[HPforGrownups] HBP contest: Rules Repost

[Alina]

No: HPFGUIDX 129813

Compulsory Predictions:
1. Who will be the most major character to die?
A lot of people seem to think Percy, but I say either Charlie or Bill,
leaning most towards Charlie.
2. Who is the Half-Blood Prince? (If "The Old Lion Guy,"
describe more.)
You know, I don't think it's a person at all. I think it could be a
name of a plant, or perhaps an animal of some sort.
3. What is Lily's big secret? (This question will be eliminated
and full credit given to everyone if no big secret is revealed.)
If she had one, I'd say that she was communicating with Petunia
working to arrange adoption of Harry should something happen to her
and James. I'm probably wrong.
4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?
The real Moody.
5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?
I don't really think any of the currently known characters fit here,
but the one I think is most likely is Ginny.
6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?
I'm going with Mrs. Bones as well. 
7. What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP cover?
Just to be a rebel, I don't think it's a pensieve, I think it's a
magical object we haven't seen before.
8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?
Yep. 
9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?
Nope.
10. How many OWLs did Harry get?
Six. 

Optional Predictions.
1. Ron will become Quidditch captain halfway through the book when the
team realizes that  he has a natural talent as a strategist that makes
him better at the job than the current captain.
2. Dumbledore's Army will continue to exist alongside normal DADA
lessons as an extracurricular club/activity.
3. Kreatcher will be in service of Narcissa Malfoy (there might be a
cameo of him in that role, or it might simply be mentioned by someone)
4. We'll see Harry visit his parents' graves. 
5. We'll find out more details about Neville's early life - where was
he while his parents were tortured, was a Memory charm put on him,
etc.

Alina.