Book 6 Predictions (was: Predictions at Madison Square Garden)

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No: HPFGUIDX 79878

>>> Remnant said in #79117: In book 6, the marauding DE's will drive 
Harry from his new home at Hogwarts, so he must now spend all his time 
with the completely frightening, gut-wrenching duo of
Snape and 
Mad-Eye Moody! Yes, watch Harry as he twists in the wind, separated 
from his friends and mentors.

Kirstini said in #79173:
> (snip snip snip) I want existing themes and trends identified for: 
(snip snip snip)
> Isolation I can identify, yes. All over OoP. Explain why Severus is 
taking time off from his valuable teaching duties, please. And Moody 
isn't such a bad candidate for mentorhood (sort of like a Dementor's 
hood, but not quite. Ha. Ha.), surely? (snip snip snip)

My most humble apologies, Kirstini. I completely missed your reply to 
my earlier post! Not only would I love to discuss this dangerously 
out-on-a-limb theory/prediction with you, but I hope others may join 
in improving/refuting it. Predictions are my favorite threads!

On to the discussion! and apologies for the length.

First, for the plot to move forward, JKR can't just leave all the DEs 
in Azkaban, because their evil deeds are one of the few ways she can 
demonstrate LV's power and horror without putting him on the stage 
directly. Plus, the Dementors seem to be at best an unstable work 
force at present.

So what do these DEs do now that they're on the loose and out in the 
open? Consider Lucious as an individual. He's now a known DE (canon); 
he hates Harry and DD (canon); he hates those who are not pure 
(canon). He's angry about the recent turn of events (seems obvious), 
and he blames Harry/DD (seems obvious).

Now consider that many or all DEs feel the same. Though we know 
few, Bellatrix certainly exhibits the same values as those 
outlined above for Lucious. So....

They want to attack/kill Harry/DD (conjecture). Probably also wreak 
some havoc in the WW against their other enemies (conjecture). But 
with DD so strong, they would likely go after others in the WW first, 
such as any MoM enemies and some mudbloods.

In the meantime, they could plan attack(s) on Harry and/or his 
friends. That takes us to winter break! Ok, no canon there, but it 
would be convenient. :)

Due to the attacks, Harry might leave Hogwarts. If he did, DD would 
surely send two or three trusted OoP'ers to keep him safe and continue 
his preparation for the LV showdown. Moody is obvious (trusted, 
powerful, careful to the point of paranoia as in the ride to 
Grimmauld). Snape, meanwhile is apparently also trusted (by DD), 
powerful (a stud in potions, maybe DADA, too, since he keeps applying 
for it), and an Occlumens. Plus, it's winter break, so he's got a few 
weeks off.

Then the hilarity ensues as Harry is out there with an extremely 
eclectic/paranoid/creepy Moody and 
scary/hated/still-not-trusted-by-Harry Snape. Both might be wonderful 
teachers of Occlumency, DADA, and a host of other skills JKR will make 
us aware of in Book 6. But Harry doesn't bond with either *at all*. 
Moody's eye creeps him out, and he's very imposing. Snape is Snape. 
Why does DD do this? Because he always forgets about the people stuff. 
He's logical to a fault.

In OOP, he leaves Sirius alone in a place that makes him feel 
terrible, trapped and powerless. And DD naively assigns Snape to teach 
Harry Occlumency despite their personal dislike of each other. And he 
never noticed Moody!Crouch, and I can go on. The trend seems to be 
that DD is very, very smart. Brilliant, to quote Ron. But not always 
with people. He's like the genius scientist who completely misreads 
people. Means well, but not perfect. Nobody is in JKR's books.

Anyway, there's maybe another Auror/OoPer with them (this is where I 
guess Tonks), but you get the idea. More to come....

-Remnant