possible theory as to who might die in book 7 and a couple of other thoughts.

[Peg DiGrazia]

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Mari wrote:
  <<I would like to suggest that the loss of Ron is the only loss that would hit Harry harder than Dumbledore's loss. The Weasleys are effectively his family, and Ron (apart from Hermione) his closest friend and most loyal supporter. >>

Peg:
  I've been worried about Ron since OotP.  I hope JKR won't go that far, partly because I don't want to see HERMIONE lose Ron (although it would be very Joss Whedon-esque:  bring the lovers together at long last, then immediately kill one of them...)  But I strongly suspect that at least one Weasley has to die in the last book.  I rather hope it's Percy and only Percy, but I don't think that will be the case.  I can easily imagine Ron finally having his moment of glory, sacrificing himself as none of his brothers has done and gaining the recognition that he's always wanted...  I almost think it would be harder on the readers to have the "second lead" die than to have Harry himself die as the logical conclusion of the hero's journey.  Not that I want Harry to die, either.  I want him and Ginny to have many happy years together.

		
Peg.