HBP prediction contest

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No: HPFGUIDX 132395

Sorry - got carried away with the predictions....

Compulsory Questions (0-5 points each):
If you believe the answer to a question is a new character,
write "new character" *and* describe relationships to old characters
or characteristics of new character for full credit.


1. Who will be the most major character to die?
Peter Pettigrew (but not before his silver arm wreaks some serious havoc!)

2. Who is the Half-Blood Prince? (If "The Old Lion Guy," describe
more.)
Viktor Krum 

3. What is Lily's big secret? (This question will be eliminated and
full credit given to everyone if no big secret is revealed.)
Related to the work she was doing for the MoM as a Unspeakable.

4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?
Aberforth Dumbledore


5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?
Ginny, but not before she rejects him once or twice.

6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?
Ludo Bagman

7. What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP cover?
Snape's Soup tureen

8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?
Yes

9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?
No

10. How many OWLs did Harry get?
8

Predictions (0-10 points each):
Make 5 predictions not covered in the Compulsory Question
section. "Negative" predictions, i.e., "The Centaurs will *not* come
skipping into Hogwarts offering free pony rides," will receive no
credit. Obvious predictions, i.e., "Harry will be in his 6th year at
Hogwarts," will likewise receive no credit. Only the first 5
predictions will be evaluated and included in your score.

1. Goblins (and their rebellious history) will figure significantly in the story; The Trio 
will have to consult Prof. Binns on several points of information. Possibly Fudge's 
dealings with the Goblins will be clarified.

2. Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacourt will get engaged. We may learn of the effects of 
Veela on Death-Eater (and vice versa).

3. Grawp will develop into an important figure in the Giants' military force in the War. 
His English will improve, and he will become especially attached to Hermoine.

4. Luna will help Harry learn to make contact with someone on the other side of the 
Veil.

5. Kingsley Shacklebolt will be unmasked as a member of the OOTP and will lose his 
job in the Ministry. He will be replaced by Percy Weatherby.

6. The Flying Motorcycle will return!

7. Neville's knack for Herbology will come in handy. Perhaps in reviving/curing Frank 
and Alice.

8. The Trio will become special liaisons between DA and the OOTP - they will get to 
attend some meetings.

9. Draco Malfoy will witness LV murder his father in punishment for selling his stuff. 
In the same episode, Harry will save Draco from the same fate. Draco becomes 
seriously conflicted.

10. At least *one* of the 12 uses of Dragon's Blood will come into play.

11. Dudley Dursley will display magical tendencies.

12. Old Lion guy is, in fact, Godric Gryffindor, as seen in some as-yet-described 
device for viewing the past.