Opening of Book 6 - Theories, Anyone?

[Susana da Cunha]

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Oh, we're doing futurology now, are we?

That is sooooo dangerous! What if one of us comes up with a better idea for the fist chapter then JKR? Won't you be disappointed? What if we come out with *the same* idea as JKR? Doesn't that qualify as a *spoiler*?!?

Well, maybe, but the truth is: I couldn't stop myself from reading all the posts in this thread. And since you lot don't seem to object (searching for any ADMIN posts... nop. It seems ok), then I can't help adding my two bits:

The first chapter has the purpose of the book. In PS introduces Harry, in CoS... is missing, in PoA informs about the escaped prisoner (Sirius), in GoF foresees the return of Voldemort, and in OotP establishes Harry as the target. 

I say it's missing in CoS because the first chapter doesn't introduce the purpose of the book; it just reintroduces Harry. That is very consistent with a whole plot being taken of CoS - and we know that plot has been 'transferred' to HBP.

CoS is actually my least favourite book - I just can't see its purpose! Maybe that's why I reckon the introductory chapter is missing. If someone has any idea about the purpose of CoS in the series, do explain, please!

Another hint we have is that Harry will have to learn to control his emotions in the sixth book. I thought the Dursleys would be essential to that. I was very surprised when I read JKR's statement that we'd see little of the Dursleys in the sixth book. I thought the reason Petunia had taken Harry was a subplot to be resolved before the main one(s) but reading posts here made me realize that to resolve that issue would 'give too much away'.

So I reckon the chapter gives (and conceals) the main plot of the sixth book... the half blood prince. The half blood prince is someone who fits nicely in the CoS plot and has something to do with the findings in the Camber of Secrets... Godric Gryffindor? 

But we know the chapter was ment for PS, then PoA, then OotP... no mention of CoS! The chapter would fit in PS - introducing Harry's history - and in PoA - introducing Sirius - and in OotP - marking Harry as the target. 

? Sirius arriving at GH, learning what happened, having a conversation with Hagrid, and then setting of to kill Peter who tells him Voldy will be back?

? Someone who looks like a lion and is the last heir of Gryffindor and a half blood prince (and happens to be the new DADA teacher at Hogwarts) stands in the ruins of GH - a place he owns - and explains the events of the night Voldemort was nearly defeated to a bunch of tourists?

Sorry, I had a 'D' in Divination.

I'll just wait for the book.

 

Susana



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