HBP prediction contest: comments wanted

[ellendvlmaas]

No: HPFGUIDX 128718

> 1. Who will be the most major character to die?

I think it will be Pettigrew. He owes Harry, and I think he'll botch
his attempt to save Harry (meaning, he'll snuff it trying). We lost
Sirius, in the Order. I think it's time for a major player to go on
the Dark side.


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

Tired response, but I agree with Godric Griffindor.

> 3. What is Lily's big secret? 

I don't know about her having a big secret, but I think something
about her eyes will be revealed in Book 6.

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

Gotta be someone new. Probably the "lion guy", who is probably related
to Godric.

> 
> 5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?

No one. I hope. Or at least he'd better make a wiser choice than Cho.

> 
> 6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?
I also think Amelia Bones is what the wizarding world is wanting. The
MoM was starting to come around at the end of Book 5. I think it's
ready for a new, reasonable voice.


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

A pensieve. If not belonging to the HBP, then it will contain crucial
information about him.

> 
> 8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?
Yep.


> 9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?
I think he's starting to feel his oats, now. He might be scared stiff
of Snape, but I think Nevelle is ready to start standing up to him.
Even if he doesn't make a good enough OWL (or one at all) in potions,
I think he'll still find himself starting to be able to face him.
Neville getting into Advanced Potions is a long shot, but he really
started buckling down in Book 5. So, I'll say... yes.

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> 10. How many OWLs did Harry get?
Enough to continue with his auror goal.

> 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.

1. Harry's "shortest stay yet" at PD will be because he's called to
hear Sirius's will -- leaving him with 12 Grimmauld Place and the
Black family fortune. (Harry promply buys Lupin some new robes.)
Kreacher dies of shock (or some other suitable cause) and Dobby takes
his place -- with pay, of course. 

2. Nevelle's new wand "chooses him" and he comes into his own with it
(LOVED this idea, shared earlier).

3. Ron advances as a tactician. JKR will prepare him for his part as a
stratigist in the big attack on Hogwarts (not to happen 'till Book 7,
though). Maybe Quiddich Captian is a part of this training, but I
don't believe that will happen in Book 6. 

4. Ron's quiddich play will improve considerably in 6 (which has to
happen first, before he can be Captian).

5. Harry's "life-long" quiddich ban will be lifted (or is this too
"duh"???).

6. OK, one more then. Dobby brings Winky to Grimmauld Place, who has
wailing matches with Mrs. Black, much to Dobby's -- and the rest of
the Order's -- dismay.


ellen