Book 7 predictions/oh no fluffy bunnies again

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No: HPFGUIDX 98179

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "cubfanbudwoman" 
<susiequsie23 at s...> wrote:

Pippin wrote:
> > But what he really wants, what he's always wanted, is a family
> > who loves him. 

StrongBad wrote:
> In the end he will get the family he wants, via the Weasley's and
> his better half discovered in later books (no shipping wars here).

Siriusly Snapey Susan wrote:
> I don't think Harry will die, either, and I don't think
he'll have to return to the Muggle world. I think, a la bboy, that
Harry will find a place within the WW but there will simply be lots
of things he won't be able to do for himself...or will have to do a
different way.

Carolyn comments:
Oh no, yet another outbreak of the fluffy bunnies....let us consider 
some alternatives (quick).

Most people would agree that it is difficult, sadly impossible, to 
eradict evil from the world, and that this probably applies to the WW 
as well as RL. Defeating Voldemort can only be an episode in an 
eternal conflict. A more interesting and to my mind, more realistic 
set of issues to consider is who picks up the baton, and in what 
circumstances when Voldemort is defeated.

Scenario 1: (FEATHERBOAoriginal) - most major characters are dead, 
including Harry. They have won, but at a terrible price. The conflict 
has been so intense that even the muggles have noticed a thing or two 
(rampaging giants and dragons are a bit tricky to hide in the average 
town centre). 

The task of picking up the pieces must go to a new generation of less-
experienced wizards and just-graduated Hogwarts students. Like post-
1945, a lot of old certainties will have gone forever, eg non-humans 
will be demanding more equal rights as payment for the part they 
played in the war. Representatives of the losing dark side will be 
scattered far and wide, seething mad, licking their wounds. The pre-
war activities of the MoM mean that it is held in wide distrust by 
the wizard on the street.

In this scenario, the bunnies may well indulge in rutting for a 
little light relief, but the day to day struggle will be grim for 
many years to come as they rebuild their society. Harry's role will 
be remembered and celebrated in history books, but the future belongs 
to others. The series ends with some ambiguity as to whether the WW 
will be able to find a way through.

Scenario 2: (FEATHERBOAlite) - Harry wins but dies, because he was 
only ever a WMD, and so do various close companions in uplifting acts 
of loyalty and bravery. Dumbledore has won another round in the long 
game, but under-estimates the backlash which builds against him for 
expending so many chess pieces. 

As a consequence, he retreats again to his former role as Headmaster 
of Hogwarts and is not encouraged to play a leading role in the new 
government. Well-meaning, but rather weak people like Arthur Weasley 
try to make a go of it, but the stage is set for another wannabe Dark 
Lord to start to build his/her powerbase.

Bunnies formerly part of the DA form a new secret chapter, dedicated 
to upholding Harry's values; Hermione is their leader. Refusing ever 
to marry (in his memory), she pursues a dogged crusade to unite the 
WW in a 'charter of trust'. Eventually, someone shoots her.

Scenario 3: (FEATHERBOA-flavoured) - hooray, Harry is still alive, 
and he's won. But alas, a number of his close companions didn't make 
it through the night, some of them because of further mistakes that 
he made. Dumbledore has also 'died' in somewhat mysterious 
circumstances. Fawkes has transferred his affections to Harry.

He goes through numerous long nights of the soul, is somewhat 
reclusive and spends a lot of time travelling, talking to strange 
creatures and very odd wizards all over the world. He does come back 
to England, but gradually comes to understand he has inherited 
Dumbledore's mantle and all the foresight and responsibility that 
goes with that role. His temperament is frankly not suited to this, 
or to taking the MoM in hand, and in the next major conflict with the 
Dark forces which inevitably occurs, he loses, possibly intentionally.

In the initial aftermath of his victory over Voldie, he acquires an 
extremely enthusiastic bunny fan club, led by Ginny Weasley, who has 
high hopes. However, he gives she and them no encouragement 
whatsoever, and eventually they lose heart, and turn to rutting 
amongst themselves. The next great wizard to be re-born into Harry's 
role comes from a totally unexpected quarter, possibly from a WW 
community abroad. 

Not to everyone's tastes, I am sure..but at least no cliched sunsets.

Carolyn