Opening of Book 6 - Theories, Anyone?

[annemehr]

No: HPFGUIDX 114225

Angie wrote:
> Just wondered what half-baked theories anyone had about how Book 6 
> will open.
> 
> JKR has said that Harry's stay at Privet Drive will be the shortest 
> yet.
> 
> Here's my half-baked theory:
> 
> I can see Voldemort trying to attack Harry at the 
> Dursleys' house.
<merciless snip, sorry!>

Annemehr:
I hope this is what happens; it would be very exciting, and I'd love
to see the Dursleys' reactions. I think the attack would be carried
out by DEs only, without Voldemort himself being present. I do wonder
whether at the beginning of book 6, Voldemort would be quite ready to
stage such an overt action, though.

Another possibility would be for Dumbledore to order Harry, Ron, and
Hermione to headquarters to receive some real information and some
training.  He's certainly never done anything like that before, apart
from Occlumency lessons, but doesn't it seem like it must be time?  At
least to get started? I think one thing HRH need is a reliable way to
communicate with the Order in case of an emergency.

Naturally, Dumbledore would still keep most of the Order's doings a
secret from the trio.  I just don't think he can rely on their being
at Hogwarts to provide all the safety they need from Voldemort anymore.

Finally, in the lead-up to the OoP release, there was speculation that
Harry would see the inside of St Mungo's as a patient or Azkaban as a
prisoner.  I'd still love to read a chapter like that.  Since, on her
site, JKR answered 'alas no' to the query about Arthur being the next
MfM, I'm expecting somebody worse than Fudge -- an actual DE, maybe. 
Perhaps Dumbledore will have a little more difficulty protecting Harry
from the next Ministry attack on him.

Oooh, Angie, you're really whetting my appetite for HBP -- where, oh
where is that publication announcement?

*pines*

Annemehr