HBP contest

[Miikka R.]

No: HPFGUIDX 130973

Yeah, I guess I'll jump on the bandwagon.
 
> We will find out, e-hunt you
> down, and give you a virtual thermonuclear wedgie.

Details respectfully requested.

> Compulsory Questions (0-5 points each):

> 1. Who will be the most major character to die?
Bill/Charlie Weasley.

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

> 3. What is Lily's big secret? (This question will be eliminated
> and full credit given to everyone if no big secret is revealed.)
Lily, instead of the more apparent candinate James, had a mysterious
old connection to the Gryffindor line.

> 4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?
New character - Old Lion Guy. I expect the teacher to be just the kind
of person Dumbledore would hire at this moment; competent and
powerful, and eager to repair the damage Dolores caused. You will get
a good education from him, whether you want to or not. Veterancy of
the last war, including dramatic/tragic events during its course,
comes with the package.

> 5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?
Ginny Weasley is unavoidable. 

> 6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?
Amelia Bones, who seems cut out for the job.

> 7. What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP cover?
An ordinary Pensieve; whether or not the contents are ordinary is
irrelevant.

> 8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?
Yes, very reclutantly indeed.

> 9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?
No. He has no real reason not to jump ship the first chance he gets.

> 10. How many OWLs did Harry get?
Six. This just sounds like a nice round number and our knowledge of
the system is patchy.

 
> Predictions (0-10 points each):

1. Harry will visit his parents' graves and have a Dramatic Moment but
will receive no direct advantage.
2. A suspicious but nonevil person will be the target of a witch-hunt
(sorry) after being falsely accused of Death Eaterhood.
3. There will be a humorous or semi-humorous incident involving
transmogrification gone wrong.
4. Harry won't brood on the nature of death and the like much and no
religion will be named, as JKR needs to keep her story fun to read and
to keep it from espousing any particular religious viewpoint. 
5. A rift will develop between Vernon and Petunia Dursley but not hit
its apex.