HBP Predictions

[Kelly]

No: HPFGUIDX 132518

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?

I think Lupin.

...also Mad-eye Moody and most of the OOtP.  Moody showing Harry the 
picture of the old OOTP could be a foreshadowing of the events to 
transpire in the final books.

I don't think Dumbledore will die until the very end of this book or 
into the next book.  I do think he will die at some point(before the 
final showdown) since it fits the genre.  The "master" dies so 
the "pupil" can come to his own as an individual and face his 
nemesis alone.

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

I am leaning towards Goderic Grifindor, I think he will be seen as a 
ghost or other non-living form.

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

One of the things that has always puzzled me is why Voldemort told 
Lily to stand aside, rather than just blow her away with no 
questions asked.  This never made sense, as Voldemort doesn't seem 
the type to go into a house and kill two people and leave one to 
live.  This leaves us with Voldemort giving Lily the *option* to 
give up her life for her son as a decision, which leads to his 
failure and the fullfilment of the prophecy.  I just don't see it, 
unless there is some reason Voldemort wanted Lily alive.  (No, I 
don't subscribe to the *urgh* Voldemort loved Lily camp.) 

So, my guess is that her secret is the reason why Voldemmort gave 
her the option to live.


4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?

Remus Lupin.. again.. to shatter the old formula of a new Dada 
teacher every year (but he will, true to formula, die)  

I'm tempted to say that Dumbledore will not want to bring in someone 
new, since it would be risky at such a dangerous time.  At the same 
time, DD will want to step up the DADA classes to a fever pitch 
since the students really nead to know what they are doing now.  I 
think DD will sanction and encourage the DA to keep things going as 
well.

5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?

Ginny Weasley.  It would be too difficult for Harry to romance 
someone who hasn't shared at least some of his experiences to date.  
Since I don't think it will be Hermione or Luna, Ginny is my best 
prediction.

6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?

Madame Bones but it will be offered to and declined by Dumbledore 
again.

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

The same old pensive we've known and loved.  

I think we will learn more of it's history.  I don't think it is an 
ordinary or common item at all and perhaps passed down to Hogwart's 
Headmasters as a means of recording the history of the school.

8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?

Yes, although I don't think he will necessarily make the 
prerequisites that Snape mentioned.  I think Minerva and, possibly, 
Dumbledore will "oversee" things so Harry can make the requirements 
to be an Auror.

9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?

Yes, Neville does much better when Snape is not around and I suspect 
he passed this OWL

10. How many OWLs did Harry get?

I think he missed Astronomy and History (don't see how he could pass 
this with the events in the last book as they were), possibly 
potions .... how many would that make?


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. Aunt Petunia wanted to be a witch.  Perhaps even tried to pretend 
she was one.  This is why she hates the wizarding world so much 
(jealousy spawns great hatred after all).  This could be revealed in 
6 or 7.

2.  Hagrid will get back with Madame Maxime.

3.  Grimmauld will be inherited by Harry, who will continue to allow 
the Order to headquarter there.  He will go to live there with Lupin 
as his guardian.

4.  The Potter family made money in the manufacture or sale of 
Quiddich equipment (most likely snitches).  James was independently 
wealthy because of this.

5. Neville's mother will regain some of her memories.

Extra:

There is something not right about Uncle Algie.  I still wonder if 
he was the old man in line at the hospital.  I think we will learn 
more about it.  Maybe when Neville's mother comes to.

I think it is possible that Peter will kill Lupin.  I think the hand 
being silver foreshadows this.


Sorry this rambles on so much.  I haven't slept ;)

Kelly

*still laughing at the idea of the centaurs giving pony rides*