Attack on Hogwarts?

[boyd_smythe]

No: HPFGUIDX 107429

> Kneasy wrote:
> <snip>
> I'll be quite disappointed if Hogwarts remains unpenetrated and if
> (when) it is I expect the showdown to happen in the Chamber.
> 
> Kneasy

Hmmm, let's see. Reasons why your theory makes sense:

* No evidence yet that Jo enjoys penning bloody battles--the closest 
example is the centaurs and Grawp, and even that was fairly harmless 
for younger readers. So if she can get the main characters in a room 
together for the final showdown, she avoids massive LOTR-style wars.

* From a cinematic standpoint (if that description makes sense within 
a book), the Chamber would be a great backdrop. Take the battle to 
Hogwarts, Harry's home, but also to the Chamber within it, 
Voldy's/Tom's home. High, soaring walls and statues of Slyth.

* Some might argue that the Chamber is where this all began--Slytherin 
started the WW down a path of racism, and Tom either echoes his 
sentiments or carries his spirit (Vapor!Mort). Ending Voldy's reign 
here would bring the story full-circle. And this would be the best 
place to reveal any more secrets the Chamber contains.

* It's from you, Kneasy. 'Nuff said.

On the other hand, we've been to new places in every book, so perhaps 
the showdown will happen somewhere we haven't yet been. Then Jo can 
build the meeting however she wants. An existing location could be a 
bit limiting, whereas she can set the stage however she wants if she 
moves it to a new site. Weapons, allies, revelations, whatever. Just a 
thought.

--boyd
could it be the Hogwarts cemetery? still could fit with the whole 
spirit of Slytherin/Vapor!Mort theory