Book 4 predictions (really long)

[quigonginger]

No: HPFGUIDX 127839


You know, this new Yahoo style has had some bad feng-shui or 
something.  So, for your amusement, I dug waaaaaaaaaay back to the 
olden days before book 4 came out and gathered some predictions.

The only names I recognize are Neil (Flying Ford Anglia), voicelady, 
and JoAnna, who hasn't posted much since becoming a new Mommy, which 
is understandable:o)

If any others are still around, perhaps under different names, please 
feel free to come forward and take a bow.  Note: all message numbers 
are from YahooClub, not the current Group.

About Quidditch:
In message 484, Skimmel_98 wrote:
As for Harry becoming the captain of the team. We know that Oliver
was the captain of the Griffindor team his fifth, sixth and seventh
year at Hogwarts (Books 1, 2 & 3). Since Harry was the first first
year to play in many years, its safe to say Oliver didn't start until
his second year. So Oliver was Captain of the team in his fourth year
on the team. The next season will be Harry's fourth year on the team
(Book 4). It fits together and Harry does love Quidditch.

Somehow I don't think it will be though. Oliver spent a lot of time
working out new plans and training schedules and what not. I think 
Harry
will save his time for other things like fighting off he who must not
be named. Perhaps one of the Weasley twins.

In message 487, norevoli replied:
I think I agree with Skimmel, although Harry does show a great 
fondness
for the sport, i'm not exactly sure if he'll be captain, what with the
adventures he always seems to be in the middle of. I think I'd agree
that the Weasley's would be more likely to become Captains although I
wonder how responsible they are.

But I actually wish that one of the girls becomes captain. Perhaps
Angelina Johnson (who Lee seems to be fond of!) or maybe Alicia
Spinnet! It would be nice to see a girl at the head of the team.
Oh.. Have any of you thought about who'll be replacing Oliver Wood as
Keeper? I was sort of hoping it would be Ron, ( I sort of feel bad 
about
his being overshadowed by his brothers.)

In message 497, voicelady said:
Without any doubt, the next captain will most likely be Harry 
himself! And
as for missing Oliver, I wouldn't be surprised if he and all of the
other characters we've grown fond of show up in later books. Or at
least the final book where they will ALL band together to defeat
you-know-who! Wouldn't that be fun...

In 496, norevoli prophesied:
Well JK Rowling never really does comment on whether or not Ron is 
really
bad at Quidditch so maybe we will see him on the team.I hope! I hope! 
I
was kind of wishing that he semi gets his desire that was shown in the
Mirror of Erised, about winning the Quidditch cup and all. Do you 
think
he's a good build for a Keeper, being gangling and tall and all?

About Hagrid:
In 2244, JoAnna wondered:
I had a thought about Hagrid today...

Wouldn't it be an interesting plot turn in book 4 if Hagrid was
re-admitted to Hogwarts? He was expelled in his third year for 
opening the
Chamber of Secrets. However, in book 2, it's proven beyond the shadow 
of
a doubt that Hagrid did NOT open the CoS and therefore did not deserve
to be expelled. He was made a teacher in PoA, but shouldn't he be able
to become a fully qualified wizard, as he would have if not for Tom
Riddle? (Of course, there's a chance he would have been expelled later
in his Hogwarts career for taking care of other "interesting 
creatures.")

If Hagrid was re-admitted to Hogwarts, he'd be in Harry's class
(a fourth-year)! Wouldn't that make for some interesting chapters? Of
course, maybe it's not possible for him to be re-admitted, if it's a
hard and fast rule that only children can be Hogwarts students....but
it would be interesting!

In 3426, Neil mused:
I find the idea of Hagrid 'fancying' Professor McGonagall highly 
amusing.

"It's like this, see. Erm, I FANCIES yer, Professor McGonagall an' I
always 'as, if the truth be known!" blurted Hagrid, suddenly, 
shuffling
from foot to foot and pulling at his beard.

"Oh Hagrid!" shrilled Professor McGonagall, as a blush came to her
cheeks. "Your words of flattery fill me with girlish glee. Oh, oh... 
FIFTY
points to all Houses and treacle pudding all round!!"

McGonagall walked to the door, closing it firmly, before shedding
her glasses, loosening her tight bun of hair, and turning to face her
secret admirer.

Don't even go there!

Other interesting rumours:
In 3311, davehoz asserted:
Besides, all the latest Book 4 rumors says that the victim will be
a *teacher*.

In 181, JanisaA quoted:
Most sites have two deaths listed- and the source of the names is said
to be reliable- so if you don't want to know, look away now:
Crabbe and George Weasley

In 2903, davehoz pondered:
There's a strange rumor that's been posted on Jenna's site. It says
that in Book 4 Harry will be EXPELLED FROM HOGWARTS!!! This seems to
terrible to conceive, but at the same time it might explain why the 
Book
is rumored to be so long, if he has to take Year 4 twice! Of course 
this
would mean than Ron and Hermione would be a year ahead of him unless
they get kicked out too! Thoughts anyone?

In 3167, davehoz speculated:
Hmmm... "The Riddle House". As in Tom? Since each book starts at
Privet drive, does this mean that Number 4 was once the residence of
You-Know-Who???

So there you have it.  Some came true, some not.  Some are still 
open.  I didn't copy all of them, but there were the usual death 
suspects, who were the same as we discussed before the release of 
OoP, and are still being considered today.

That's all from here.  Hope you enjoyed it.
Ginger, who loves wandering around the archives.