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

[kchuplis]

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>Peg:
>   I've been worried about Ron since OotP.  <snip> 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.
> 
> 		

kchuplis:
Might be the only way Percy can redeem himself at this point.......I'm not sure why 
someone even closer to Harry *must* die (I think he has plenty of reason to carry on 
without it.)  Once upon a time, it was very unusual to have a main character offed, but  
since television shows have begun offing regulars left and right  it is almost cliche to 
kill off those folks I would think. Just a thought. But if someone has to go, I say let's 
off Percy. My other thought is it would be a nice irony if it were Neville, seeing as how 
only an interpretation by LV kept this from being "Neville Longbottom and the XXX" 
etc. etc. etc.

kchuplis