The children's future careers- Potions vs Herbology

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 85524

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "greatlit2003" <hieya at h...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "erinellii" <erinellii at y...> 
> wrote:
> > ... it will be Neville.  But, just curious,  why  potions?  Do you 
> think Snape will die, or get the DADA job, or what?  
> > Personally, I think Neville teaching DADA or Herbology is more 
> > likely.
> > 
> > Erin


> 
> I think that Neville would be better at Potions if he had a less 
> intimidating teacher. Harry noticed that Neville looked calmer and 
> happier during the Potions O.W.L. where Snape wasn't present. Plus, 
> I would like to see Snape as the DADA teacher.
> 
> greatlit2003

bboy_mn:

My theory is that Mdm. Sprout will take over Potions, Snape will cover
DADA, and after Voldemort is all sorted out, Neville will take over
Herbology. 

This is based in my believe that Potion is just applied Herbology. The
books imply two text books for potions, but the only one that is ever
reference in potions class or in relation to potions class is 'One
Thousand Herbs and Fungi'.

So, I think Neville could be reasonably good at potions if given a
chance, because he knows and understands most of the ingredients.
Again, while not absolute, in general, Potions is just applied Herbology.

Perdiction for Harry's future-

This is old new, I've predicted this before, but he I like to hear
myself talk, so I'm going to tell you again ;).

I predict that Harry much like his father will be sufficiently wealth
that he doesn't really need a regular payed job. The fortune he
currently has can't last forever, so he does need a source of some income.

What is that source? 

...Weasley Wizarding Wheezes. I think at some point Fred and George
will try to pay Harry back the G1,000 (Tri_Wiz prize $), but Harry
will refuse. So, unknown to Harry, Fred and George will give Harry a
formal share of their business. I have speculated 50% for Harry, since
it's all based on his money, but that might be a little too much. But
I think 25% to 33% is well within reason.

So, Fred and George keep funneling Harry's share of the money back
into the business, in a sense compounding Harry's share. Near the end
of the books Harry will find out, and Fred and George will refuse to
have it any other way. Consequently, Harry will have a lifetime income
for the immensely successful Weasley business.

So, that's how he gets money, but what does he do? 

I predict by the end of that last book, Harry will be so physically,
emotionally, and psychologially wounded, that he will want nothing
more that to be left alone to live out his life in quiet obscurity.
So, he will live off Weasley income, take a minor role in the
business, keep a low profile, and choose various projects of interest
as they suit him. One interest may be helping orphaned, neglected, and
abused kids in the wizard world. His attempt to make sure that no
other kid ever has to live the battered and scarred life the Harry has
lived. 

Just a thought.

bboy_mn