HBP contest entry

[juli17 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 132403

Since I never sent my first entry to Tigerpatronus, and now I can't
locate it, I'll try again. I think I remember my 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? 
Dumbledore. 

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

 3.  What is Lily's big secret? (This question will be eliminated and 
 full credit given to everyone if no big secret is revealed.) 
No big secret will be reviewed in Book 6.

 4.  Who will be the new DADA teacher? 
Bill Weasley, just because I want him to be. Plus I think we would
get some interesting interactions between him and Snape. 

 5.  With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?
I think he'll have a brief "fling" (i.e., flirtation/a date) with Susan
Bones. I'd love for it to be a Slytherin girl, but I'll stick with Susan.
 
 6.  Who will be the new Minister of Magic? 
Amelia Bones. I'm being very hopeful here, I know.

 7.  What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP cover? 
An ancient Pensieve. 

 8.  Will Harry take Advanced Potions?
Of course, or how else would he and Snape continue sniping
at each other? 

 9.  Will Neville take Advanced Potions?
Nope, Neville will focus on his strengths as the battle looms. 
 
 10. How many OWLs did Harry get?
Er, I think I said 7. So 7 it is. 
 
 
 
 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. We will find out what happened at Godric's Hollow (as it is
the long-delayed first chapter JKR contemplated for other books
in the series but saved for HBP).

2. Petunia will perform magic while under duress/attack against
her family. 

3. We will find out the significance of the Drobble's bubble gum
wrappers Alice Longbottom keeps giving Neville. 

4. A "good" Slytherin (perhaps more than one) will be revealed,
most likely in the person of Theo Nott. 

5. Unlike the previous five books, book Six will end in a flat out
cliffhanger, leaving the fate of several characters in question, and
leading to groans of dismay--and undignified wheedling for JKR to 
write faster, please, please, PLEASE--throughout HP fandom. 

(Okay, I think I forgot a former prediction or two, but this can
be my official version!)

Julie