HBP Predictions Contest

[Marsha]

No: HPFGUIDX 130659

Ignorance is bliss.

1. Who will be the most major character to die?
 
Kingsley Shacklebolt for sure, and one of the Weasleys, but I 
haven't decided which one.

2. Who is the Half-Blood Prince? (If "The Old Lion Guy,"
describe more.)  
 
I confess to cluelessness on this-I think it is a new character and 
thus, we cannot describe this person.  Quite probably, it is 
McLagen, who is also the "old Lion guy" as described by JKR as 
having a lion like mane, etc...

3. What is Lily's big secret? (This question will be eliminated
and full credit given to everyone if no big secret is revealed.)
 
Everything about Lily is a secret.  The "you have your mother's 
eyes, Harry" thing is questionable because it seems to hold some 
sort of secret.

4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?
 
McLagen. 

5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?
 
Hermione.  Hermione. That is, if Hermione has anything to do with 
it. Hermione.  This does not mean that he won't be kissed, fondled, 
ogled, or licked by Ginny, Luna, Parvati, Lavendar, Draco (that's 
for the H/D shippers), Susan, Tonks, Rita Skeeter, or some new 
chick. Kissing is one thing, romance is another.  Hermione.  Did I 
mention I think it'll be Hermione?

6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?  
 
I'm thinking Arthur Weasley. The ministry board will ask 
Dumbledore's advice, and he'll recommend Arthur.  That will force 
Percy's to decide on a side.

7. What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP cover?
 
It's a Pensieve.

8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?     Absolutely
9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?  Yes
10. How many OWLs did Harry get? 
 
He failed History of Magic.  I'm guessing 8.
 
5 predictions:
 
1.  Harry is a Metamorphmagus.  This ability will prove valuable in 
his own defense.
2. Fred and George's joke wands, snacks, or other products 
(extendable ears!) will prove important for defense or surveillance 
in the upcoming war.  F &G will be members of the Order of the 
Phoenix. Thin Cauldron bottoms may determine the outcome of a battle.
3. New SHIP?  Rita Skeeter and Luna Lovegood's Dad. 
4.Hagrid's Flesh Eating Slug Repellent will show up again, and on 
the giant front, we will be shown a King Kong moment where Grawp 
actually picks Hermy up and carries her off in his zeal for her. 
5. Old SHIPs resolved: Ron will either show or tell Hermione he 
likes her; this will go badly. Hermione will indicate her feelings 
for Harry, which will initially surprise/shock him-but he will 
return her feelings.  Ron/Luna.  Ron will spend a fair amount of 
time pushing Ginny toward Harry, without success.
6. Ron will be captain of the Quidditch team.