Prewett Brothers (and other possible insignificant plot-points)

[hickengruendler]

No: HPFGUIDX 119884


--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Jen Reese" <stevejjen at e...> 
wrote:
> 
> 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!  

Hickengruendler:
I thought so. But I'm not happy that I'm right.  
 
> Guess that could still be true, but if there's no big intrigue, 
> why not mention it in GOF?

Hickengruendler:
Yes, I wish she had included this information in the books. It would 
have made a lot of Molly's behaviour more understandable. (Not that 
the boggart doesn't serve the same purpose, but this information is 
even stronger regarding Molly's characterization). That's why I hope 
that she changes her mind and will publish her scribblings one day.
> 
>
> 
> 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.

This I think will return. Maybe not the Quibbler and Luna's family 
(except that it will be mentioned), but I'm pretty sure her way of 
thinking out of the box will be useful again in either book 6 or 7.

> 2) Wormtail's silver hand (I hope this one has meaning for Wormtail 
> paying off his life debt).

Another important thing. Even if he doesn't kill Lupin with it, (or 
doesn't try to kill him), it will be a powerful weapon to use. 
(Although the question that is really nagging me, is if he has a 
silver claw when he turns rat).

> 3) Krum and Fleur.

We will see them again, too. JKR had already confirmed (during the 
march chat this year) that Krum will return (though not soon, which 
probably means book 7), and Fleur is already back in England and 
dating a Weasley. It's only a matter of time until Harry will see her 
again. Besides, I'm still thinking that the positive thing at the 
beginning of HBP will be Bill's and Fleur's wedding.

> 4) Ron's seer (?) abilities.

Personally, I never thought much about this theory. IMO, JKR used 
Ron's statements as clever foreshadowing, that's all. But we'll see.

> 5) Cho

Yes. I think her storyline is over. But she's still in Hogwarts for 
one year, maybe she and Harry will become friends. I hope so, since I 
feel sorry for Cho, (especially for the way she's treated in the 
fandom) and it would be nice if she leaves the series on a positive 
note.

> 6) Alchemy and the PS

Destroyed. IMO, the stone won't play a role anymore, neither will the 
CoS. 

> 7) Birth order of the Weasleys.

?

> 8) Quidditch!

I'm not sure what you mean by this. I think Harry will play Quidditch 
again, but I hope not, since the Quidditch sections always bore me.

> 9) Kreacher

According to JKR, we will learn what happened to Kreacher (and 
Grimmauld Place) very soon in HBP.

> 10) Droobles

I really love this theory. But sadly I agree that it's unlikely to 
become canon.

> 11) What happens to a body and soul after a Dementor's Kiss

I'm not sure if I really want to know. *Shudder* I've prepared myself 
for my favourite characters dying, but I don't want to see them soul-
sucked. I hope JKR won't go that far and kill a good or even neutral 
character this way, but I'm not sure.

Hickengruendler