Death toll will rise

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No: HPFGUIDX 71766

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "michaelkgidlow" 
<Veritas771 at h...> wrote:
> I think it's obvious that we are going to see the death toll soar 
in 
> the next two books.

> Dumbledore.

I agree with you here.  All of his comments about being prepared for 
death just make me think he's going to die sometime in the series.  
Plus, all the points you mentioned.  

> The Weasleys.

I think exactly one will die, but who knows?  My best guess is Percy 
(though if he does die, he'll be redeemed before it happens).  
Otherwise, one of the two eldest brothers.

> Lupin. My guess is that he will be killed in his werewolf form. 

POSSIBLY, but I'm thinking that Rowling will leave one of James' 
group alive at the end.  I really don't see her killing off Lupin.

> Peter Pettigrew. 

Yes, very likely.  He's just too pathetic to leave alive.

> Neville. I'm not as sure about him. The reason I think this is 
> because of his connection with the prophecy. Voldemort may kill him 
> just to be on the safe side.

Nah.  Neville's too cool :-)  I really hope he doesn't die.  Rowling 
stated that one of the Hogwart's students will become a Hogwart's 
teacher, but it won't be Harry.  I'm thinking it will be Neville, and 
he'll get the DADA job.  That would be so cool!

> Malfoy.

Another "ditto".
 
> The Dursleys.

You think so?  I've never really thought about any of the muggles.  
Obviously Voldemort would have a reason to kill Petunia.

Some of my own guesses:

Snape - I'm pretty sure Snape is doomed in book 7.  I see him 
sacrificing his life to save Harry (Rowling mentioned in an interview 
that he will redeem himself.  I think that he will probably die in 
the process.)

Fudge - I think Arthur Weasley is gonna become the new Minister of 
Magic.  For that to happen, of course, Fudge will either have to 
resign or kick the bucket.