HBP prediction contest

[Casey]

No: HPFGUIDX 128793

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

Hagrid. If not him then I'm going to choose a woman because so far 
we've had two men die. Tonks? 

> 2.      Who is the Half-Blood Prince? 

Hagrid. 

> 3.      What is Lily's big secret? 

That she was more powerful than any of the Marauders and that she 
used a form of questionable magic to protect Harry. One well thought 
out and planned for.

> 4.      Who will be the new DADA teacher? 

The Lion Guy.

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

I think Harry will date a couple of girls but nothing too seriously. 
Perhaps Cho again and maybe Susan Bones or one of the Patel twins.

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

Don't know their name but someone just as useless as Fudge.

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

A pensive.

> 8.      Will Harry take Advanced Potions? 

Yes because of his plans to become an Auror. 

> 9.      Will Neville take Advanced Potions? 

Nope, and he will blossom because of it.

> 10.      How many OWLs did Harry get? 

All except History.
 
Now for my predictions:

1) Ron will kind of fall into dating Luna, through no effort of his 
own. This will drive Hermione crazy, which will completely go over 
Ron's head. He'll just notice that she's still seeing Krum. (They 
won't get together until the final book).

2) Neville comes back from Summer vacation a much changed boy. Much 
more focused (although still shy and forgetful) and skilled. He will 
continue to grow throughout the book.

3) Major suspicion will be placed on Snape, again, but this time it 
will look real, with us doubting his loyalty as the book comes to a 
close. He will be proven "good" in book 7.

4) We find out that Snape left Voldemort when he finds out about the 
plans to kill the Potters. The way he finds out is that Lily comes 
to him in search of a strong spell, even if it's dark, to protect 
her son.

5) Draco becomes more of a menace. With his father in Azkaban he is 
so enraged that he stops being just a bully and becomes a true foe 
to Harry. 

Casey