My *One* Most Rock-Solid OoP Prediction

[rachelbeth007]

No: HPFGUIDX 59996

Merlin wrote:
> My prediction is that James and Lilly are not really dead.  With all the clues 
about switching spells throughout the first four books, and then with the funny 
way that Lupin acts around Harry on a couple of occasions I something is not 
right.  I think they were switched out of there bodies and then hidden away 
with another secret keeper performing the Fidelius charm because they 
suspected Peter.  This way if they were right about Peter then Voldemort 
would think they were dead and not continue to look for them.   
> 
> Merlin
> 

I think we all need a reality check on this one.  I hate to break it to everyone, 
but James and Lily are dead.  People have already posted various evidence 
that shows they aren't alive (Marauder's Map, coming out of Voldemort's 
wand, etc),  and these are more than enough to prove to me that they are 
really dead.  Sure, it'd be great to see them alive, but I also think their loving 
sacrifice (not anyone else's in their bodies) for Harry is very integral to his 
survival and the plot in general.  

As for my positive prediction:
Ron and Hermione will kiss.  Before everyone gets in a huff this, let me add 
that I am not implying anymore with my prediction.  They will kiss, but I don't 
think we'll know what comes next for them just yet.  Thus, it won't happen until 
the last 1/4 of the book.  They'll have about a zillion rows about copying 
homework, Viktor Krum, the Yule Ball, etc, and during one of these arguments 
it'll just happen.  I don't think they'll start flirting (arguing already is flirting for 
them anyway), and their kiss won't be planned by either party.  It'll just happen 
and then everyone will be confused.  

I thought for awhile that maybe there will be another ball this year (since the 
Yule Ball was such a smashing good time) and that Ron will ask Hermione.  I 
think that if this does occur, their kiss *could* happen during or after (not in 
front of everyone though) the ball, but I still think it will involve some row they 
have.  

What happens after this kiss, I dare not speculate.  I'm not trying to start a ship 
debate.  However, I think it is inevitable that they will kiss in Book Five.  

Rachel