Prewett Brothers

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 119880


So now we know from JKR herself that Gideon and Fabian Prewett were 
definitely Molly's brothers, but they won't play a 'significant' 
role in the plot. Disappointing! I was expecting some intrigue.

It still seems likely Fred and George were named after them, meaning 
the same first initials. You never hear any of the Weasleys talk 
about them, though. I figured the Prewetts were the reason Arthur 
knew about the Dark Mark hanging over a victim's house in the First 
War. Guess that could still be true, but if there's no big intrigue, 
why not mention it in GOF?

It makes me wonder how many other little tidbits JKR leaves hanging 
for the same reason--they aren't necessary for the overall plot. 
They make an interesting story for one book or supply the necessary 
drama, but won't play any further. 

Just off the top of my head, here are some *possible* plot points 
and people who won't return in any significant way:

1) Luna's family, the Quibbler and all Luna's fantastic ideas.
2) Wormtail's silver hand (I hope this one has meaning for Wormtail 
paying off his life debt).
3) Krum and Fleur.
4) Ron's seer (?) abilities.
5) Cho
6) Alchemy and the PS
7) Birth order of the Weasleys.
8) Quidditch!
9) Kreacher
10) Droobles
11) What happens to a body and soul after a Dementor's Kiss

Given all the important plot points we still have left to learn 
about--Godric's Hollow, the Prank, Snape's life as a DE, 
Dumbledore's trust of Snape, etc.--you wonder what JKR will have to 
leave out.

Jen, who wishes *all* of it could be important to the plot and JKR 
would continue writing until every question is answered :).