JKR Speaks: Arthur Weasly will NOT be next Minister o...

[ohneill_2001]

No: HPFGUIDX 107780

Neil wrote:
 
> As usual Ms Rowling gives an answer that leaves doubt in our mind.  
Actually 
> not the answer so much as the question.
>  
> Her answer, alas no.  The question, will Authur Weasley be the NEXT 
Minister 
> of Magic?
> Why wasn't the question, will Authur Weasley be MoM.  Is there a 
reason for 
> slipping the word next in?  Possibly to lead us astray.  
> 

Now Cory:

Of course, with only two books remaining, the "next" Minister of 
Magic is the only one that is likely to be significant from a plot 
development standpoint.  If Fudge loses power at this point, whoever 
replaces him will likely be MoM until the end of the series, 
(possibly being toppled at the very end).  

Thus, in terms of helping us determine where the plot is headed, JKR 
has fully answered the question.  Her answer is only evasive to the 
extent that it does not foreclose the possibility that Arthur will be 
Minister after the series ends, appointed either at the end of book 7 
or in an epilogue.

--Cory