[HPforGrownups] Re: Final body count: my predictions

[Erin Hamilton]

No: HPFGUIDX 73087

At 08:29 AM 7/25/2003, you wrote:

>--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "subrosax99" <subrosax at e...>
>wrote:
>
> > I know JKR said there would be more deaths, but this sounds more
>like
> > a bloodbath!! Anyway, here's my picks for most likely to die...
> >
> > 1.Probably Dumbledore. He seems a very obvious choice, plus he's
>old.
> > Better for him to go out in a blaze of glory than gumming his food
>in
> > a wizard old-age home.

Me:
Very likely, but still a bit obvious. It'll be impressive. I imagine he'll 
take his place on the wall of the Headmaster's office at Hogwarts. I don't 
expect it until Book 7, though.


>
> > 2. Snape, heaven forbid. I'd hate to see him go (being a Snape
> > partisan) but I can't help but think JKR is plotting to take him
>out,
> > possibly redeeming him in the process.>

Me:
I guess I'm weird. I don't see Snape dying as much as others here. I love 
the character, but that's not why. It's so obvious, and there are so many 
ways in which he could that almost doesn't seem likely. Unlike Sirius, it's 
almost expected. He'll be in the thick of things I'll bet, so...



> > 4. One or more of the Weasleys. I don't think it will be Fred of
> > George (again, heaven forbid) but the rest of them are fair game in
> > my estimation. Makes sense, if only because there are so many of
> > them. Hopefully it will be Percy, but I wouldn't lay odds on it.

Me:

Yep, although I don't think it will be Percy either. I'm worried about 
Molly. That would be a shocker. It could also be Ron or Bill. I don't think 
it'll be Arthur after his close-call in Book V.

> > 5. Lupin. I've heard alot of people mention this one. I hope not,
>as
> > I really like him. Besides, killing him might be a bit much after
> > Sirius. If we start hearing too much about his past, or other
> > personal information in book 6 or 7, then I reckon it's curtains
>for
> > Wolfboy.

Me:
I've said it before, but I don't think she'll kill off Lupin. He'll 
apparently be a prominent figure in Book 7. If so, more info will come out 
about him. Still, the whole "doomed" thing makes him too obvious. I can't 
imagine Rowling would kill off another beloved character, not for plot 
reasons, but because he has a tough time in life. As long as he's with the 
Order, his life isn't a "dead end". And if Harry lives, and I believe he 
will, Remus will definitely have a purpose. Even moreso if anti-werewolf 
legislation is rescinded. I'm not sure Moody, as an auror of paranoid 
distinction, will make it though.

> >
> > 6. One or both of the Creevey brothers. OK, this is more of a wish
> > than a prediction, but if any of the kids have to die, I hope it's
> > one of these little syncophants. I'm sorry, but I just hate them.

Me:
If either or both of the Creevey brothers aren't killed, then I think 
they'll at least be hurt. The way Rowling  depicts them as excitable and 
nervous makes them vulnerable, but not obviously so.

I don't think Hagrid will make it. He's sort of obvious, but he's close to 
Harry and I have to think his fascination with dangerous creatures is going 
to factor in to the next two books in a negative way. His death would have 
a huge impact on HRH alike. All the more reason...

But, then, what do I know. I guess we'll all see! It's kind of a morbid 
thing to contemplate. Still getting over Sirius:-(
Erin