Death of Book 5

[Trina Millett]

No: HPFGUIDX 59474

I'm convinced that the death in Book 5 will be Ginny. 
She meets all the "criteria" - she's a big fan of
Harry's, has been around since Book 1 (if only
briefly), and would be a terrible death for many fans.
 Here are my specific reasons:

* We've been told by JKR that Ginny will play a more
important role in Book 5.  Maybe the death doesn't
come until the end, but it would be important no
matter when it occurs.

* Ginny's death could be a powerful experience for
Percy, and it might cause him to rethink his
priorities concerning family vs. his career at the
MOM.

* We know we can't make it through all 7 books without
at least one Weasley death.

* Ginny's death would be a direct hit to Ron (and his
family, of course) from Voldemort, something Harry has
already experienced.  Losing his sister would increase
Ron's personal stake in the upcoming war, help him to
mature a bit, and give him a deeper common bond with
Harry (death of a loved one to LV).

* Most important, Ginny owes Harry one of those famous
"life debts".  Harry almost died himself saving Ginny
in COS.  Perhaps Ginny has felt a lot of guilt about
her hand in the wrongdoings at the school and
especially about endangering Harry, even though no one
blames her.  Wouldn't it be dramatically sweet (and
honorable in wizard terms) if Ginny died saving Harry
this time?

This is my first post.  I thoroughly enjoy all the
thought-provoking, creative ideas presented on this
list!

Trina

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