Neville, Cho (was OOP: Opinions?)

[jenny_ravenclaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 61474

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> 2.  The prophesy was a bit "duh," I think.  Though I DID enjoy the 
inclusion of the whole "Neville was a possibility" thing.  But, now it 
makes me think that there's no guessing whether or not Harry dies 
because, if he died, then the books would be left with the whole world 
being screwed over, so there's pretty much no way she could have Harry 
die.>

Two things - first, Harry could most definitely die at the end of book 
7.  I would hate it and would be absolutely furious with JKR, but it 
can happen.

Second - does anyone else wonder about Neville's role in the prophecy?  
Isn't it still possible that Neville might help Voldemort kick the 
bucket once and for all?  Or that Neville and Voldemort might die, 
ensuring Harry's survival?  I'm still working out the prophecy, but I 
find it pleasantly vague enough to wonder if there's more to it than 
what we're interpreting now.
 
> 3.  I thought the Cho thing was kind of pointless and icky (due to 
the fact that she'd been with Cedric a whopping 6 months earlier).  
I'd hoped for more Ron/Hermione development.>

I found it rather icky too, but after finishing OoP, I'm glad it was 
icky.  I have always felt that a relationship between Cho and Harry 
would be disastrous, uncomfortable and strange, and that's exactly 
what it was.  Cho was clearly still mourning the loss of Cedric and 
seemed to want (among other things, which I'll get to) comfort and 
maybe some answers from Harry, something he could never give. 

Really, though, I am wondering if Cho is characterized as the kind of 
girl who only dates the popular/strong/best athlete/most handsome 
boys.  Cho seemed to be looking for validation from Harry - if he 
found her attractive, she found value in herself.  I didn't like JKR's 
characterization of Cho, but perhaps she went out of her way to create 
a Cho we didn't like to drive home the fact that she and Harry as a 
couple could never work.

--jenny from ravenclaw *********************