HBP prediction contest: comments wanted

[loba gris]

No: HPFGUIDX 128867

Even though I'm not good at Divination I'll give this one a try. After all at least one of Harry's made-up predictions did come true in the end.

1. Who will be the most major character to die?
I believe we are going to lose Dumbledore in book six.

2. Who is the Half-Blood Prince?
Albus Dumbledore is the half blood prince but in a symbolic way rather than in a royal one.

3. What is Lily's big secret?
We are not going to know it yet, it will be revealed in book 7, and is the reason why Voldemort wanted to spare her life, and I am clueless about what it can be. 
Also the powers of her eyes (and Harry's) will be revealed in book 7 not in book 6. 

4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?
Felix Felicis! and he is the lion-guy but he is not going to be a good DADA teacher. He is not an evil man, just incompetent as a DADA teacher.

5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?
I'm inclined to think that shipping wouldn't be important but I guess Ginny has a chance to be spotted by Harry now that he thinks she is over him (ships are weird!).

6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?
Amelia Bones, she has quite an important position in the Ministry already and she looks pretty objective, intelligent and quite decent so far. I think she would make a competent Minister. 

7. What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP cover?
I believe it is Dumbledore's pensieve. 

8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?
Yes, he will, because he would get an O in Potions OWL.

9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?
Yes, for he too would have an O in his OWL, exactly as Harry.

10. How many OWLs did Harry get?
DADA, Potions, Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfigurations, Herbology and Divination. 7 in total.


1. Draco will leave school and join the death eaters (that's what "Draco's Detour" chapter is all about).
2. We will see the Hand of Glory in action.
3. Aragog will be helpful in a big way but will die afterwards.
4. Percy will persevere in his attitude and will unintentionally help the death eaters with catastrophic consequences for the good side.
5. Wormtail's silver hand will come into play against Lupin.

Best Regards,

Lobagris