What is it with the Bones's?

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No: HPFGUIDX 131998

> Potioncat:
> I agree with the movie contamination slant. Susan was all over the 
> place in the first movie. But she is Columbus' daughter and more 
> telling: she is American. So I would think if there was a canon related 
> reason to advance her, JKR would have insisted she be played by a 
> British actress. OTOH, Susan is probably one of the more likely choices 
> for Harry, out of a long list.
> 
> Jim: 
> > Sure, Amelia is plausible. I agree, and it's not a stretch. We've just
> > exhausted the reasons to suggest her. It may be her, maybe not.
> > 
> 
> Potioncat:
> I don't think Amelia Bones will be the Minister of Magic. JKR 
> answered "Unfortunately, no." When asked if Arthur will be the next 
> Mininster. To me, that either indicates that something unfortunate is 
> going on in Arthur's life; or that the choice for Minister is 
> unfortunate. From what we've seen, Amelia would be a good choice.

Antosha:
Well, it's also possible that it's unfortunate simply because JKR thinks that it would be nice 
for things to swing in Arthur's direction. I expect him to end up as MfM at some point--
but then, I'm a big believer in Seer!Ron.

I think Madam Bones is the second most likely candidate for Fudge's replacement. The 
first? A Ministry employee with an axe to grind... and no reason to like Harry: Amos 
Diggory.

As for Susan... I disagree with the movie contamination angle. I didn't even realize that the 
ubiquitous moon-faced girl with the plait was Susan until recently (she looked more 
Hannah-like to me), and I'd already decided Susan was on the short list, along with the 
three girls who traveled with Harry to the Ministry. There are reasons to suppose that any 
of the four might end up as Harry's girlfriend. We'll just need to wait and see.

Hey, speaking of which, as we approach July 16, it occurs to me once again to point out 
that, given her affection for Jane Austen, we probably shouldn't take any relationships that 
develop in HBP as the final port in the shipping debate, yes? So may we all promise not to 
gnash our teeth or cry victory if Harry ends up going to Hogsmeade with... whoever... 
alone? She MAY let us know how things are going to settle out by the end of the book, or 
she may just let us dangle until book seven.