My *One* Most Rock-Solid OoP Prediction

[melodychef]

No: HPFGUIDX 60036

I've been waffling for weeks about the death in OoP.  So I'm going to 
shut my eyes and make a decision.  I predict that Neville will die in 
the fifth book.  The fifth book will be long enough to give us more 
background about Neville.  We already like him.  He's shown he can 
make tough decisions when he has to.  He could and would sacrifice 
himself for a higher cause.  His death would scare everyone.  It 
would make Harry sad, and possibly feel guilty.  BUT it wouldn't 
throw Harry into the pits of despair.  If Hagrid dies, half the humor 
of the books is taken away immediately.  And JKR has two more books 
to write.  I don't think she's out to write super depressing 
stories.  So she's going to keep Hagrid around for a while longer.  I 
think Hagrid is going to die eventually, but I think it's too great a 
shock for the fifth book.

Alright!  I've done it.  Now I can't wait to see how JKR destroys all 
my theories!

Melody
(newbie)