[HPforGrownups] Re: How many prefects per house?

[Ali]

No: HPFGUIDX 91423

> Sue here:
> I think it is absolutely that there are 2 prefects from each year,
> including 7th.  Which would mean there are prefects we have never
> even heard of.  If this is in fact the case then I would assume
> (dangerous, I know) that there was a person assigned to prefect duty
> from Percy's 7th year class, as he had taken on the job of Head Boy.
> that would also mean that Lupin remained a prefect through all three
> years even though James became Head Boy. And Ginny and Ron could
> absolutely by prefects at the same time.  Ron could be getting it
> from all directions with Ginny and Hermione wearing the badge!

I'd always thought that two prefects were chosen from each during the 5th
year, and from the small pool of 8, a head boy and girl would be chosen.
However, your explanation does explain how James became Head Boy and gives
some support to the theories that Harry may follow in his father's
footsteps.  I would differ in opinion only to say that it's quite possible
that the head boy and girl retain their positions as prefects as well.

This raises one niggling question, though.  If this is true, then what will
we all do when Harry isn't selected for prefect next year?

~Ali