"die, ron, die"

[Robert Jones]

No: HPFGUIDX 92193

Having earlier posted reasons for why I think Ron is going to die in 
Book 7, I was interested in JKR's response to the question about a 
job for Ron.  She has earlier responded to questions about Harry's 
future life by saying "That assumes he is going to be alive."  Now 
she's not doing that for Harry and seems to be suggesting that Harry 
will survive.  But now she is using that cutesy answer for Ron.  

Is this new answer just a trick to keep us guessing about Ron, or is 
it a real hesitancy not to give away an important part of the plot?  
I think it might be the latter because why else introduce this type 
of answer after using it for Harry?  

Of course, we will have to wait maybe five years to find out.