HBP prediction contest: comments wanted

[quigonginger]

No: HPFGUIDX 128588

>> Compulsory Questions (0-5 points each): 

> 1.	Who will be the most major character to die? 
Cornelius Fudge.  Now that LV has been outed, what better way of 
causing panic than the assassination of the MM?  An owl from 
Narcissa, a blast from Bella, poof.  Gone.

> 2.	Who is the Half-Blood Prince? 
Well, I've guessed Trevor and Catlady (RPW), but Trevor has actually 
been mentioned in canon, so I'll go with him.

> 3.	What is Lily's big secret? 
She was an Unspeakable, doing research on the thing-behind-the-locked-
door.  And she taught Aberforth everything he knows about Charms. ;o) 
Ok, just kidding on the last part.
 
> 4.	Who will be the new DADA teacher? 
The Real Mad-Eye.  

> 5.	With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship? 
Tough one.  Myrtle?  Grawp?  The giant squid?  Hmm, I think he'll end 
up with Ginny, so for this book, I'll say No One.

> 6.	Who will be the new Minister of Magic? 
Ludo Bagman

> 7.	What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP cover? 
Ah, that is the Spitoon of Storge.  Nah, it's DD's Pensieve.

> 8.	Will Harry take Advanced Potions? 
Oh, yes, what is life without Potions?

> 9.	Will Neville take Advanced Potions? 
Not sure, so I'll say Yes.

> 10.	How many OWLs did Harry get? 
Hmm, just finished reading OoP tonight.  Let's see:  CoMC (E), 
Potions (E), DADA (E), Transfiguration (O), Herbology (A), Charms 
(A).  He kind of bungled the rest (not that it was all his fault).
> 
> 
> Predictions (0-10 points each): 
> 1. His stay at 4PD will be short as he will be sent to Lupin's to 
study DADA. 
> 2. DD will stop in and teach him Occlumancy.
> 3. DD will also find that he is a Legilamance, and will hone this 
skill.
> 4. Theo Nott will want revenge for his dad, and join the good side.
> 5. Grawp will be best giant at Hagrid and Olympe's wedding.

Ginger, who will be "out of the office" for the weekend visiting her 
Mummy, and a Happy Mothers' Day wish to all Mothers on the list.