Weasley Cullings (Re: Full HBP cover artwork)

[Lea]

No: HPFGUIDX 127105


> Andromeda:
> Well, as a parent of young children, I can't help but notice that 
> all of children's literature/fantasy is filled with already dead, 
> absent, or actively slaughtered parents (Bambi, anyone?). I find 
> it somewhat disconcerting, myself. <snip> 
> 
> I, too, would not be surprised to see a Weasley or two culled in 
> book six.  I can only hope it's Percy.  Like most people, I'm fond 
> of the twins, despite the fact that they tend to do more harm than 
> good, and I do have some sympathy for the sometimes annoying 
> Molly.  <snip>
> Bill & Charlie do seem to be the most disposable Weasleys; where 
> a death would wreak great havoc on the Weasley family but not so 
> much on the reader. <snip>

Must agree that we are apt to lose at least one Weasley in the 
course of the next two books, but doubt that it will be Percy.  Why?  
Because to the readers he 'is' disposable.  We don't care, and would 
actually prefer it be him.  

It is also hard believing it will be Ron, at least in book six (Jo 
may find a major drop in book sales for book seven if she does 
that).  

As a member of several boards and HP communities, it is amazing to 
see the 'fan' love of both Bill and Charlie (probably more so for 
Bill), especially since they really haven't played big parts in the 
series yet.  It wouldn't be surprising if one or both of them plays 
a more significant role in the next book, possibly endearing the 
readers/fans to them more.  At that point, it would make more of an 
impact if one were to die.  

Again, it seems more likely that one or both of the Weasley parents 
will be on the culling list.  Andromeda, you make an excellent point 
when you say; 

"I can't help but notice that all of children's literature/fantasy 
is filled with already dead, absent, or actively slaughtered parents 
(Bambi, anyone?)."

Was Remus Lupin's comment to Molly a foreshadow of future events (Do 
you think we'd let them starve)?  

Hopefully all this speculation is for naught, and our wonderful 
Weasleys will survive unscathed.  

~ Lea