HBP prediction contest

[waterbird72]

No: HPFGUIDX 129054

I couldn't resist coming out of Lurkdom to offer my own predictions to
the list.

Compulsory Questions (0-5 points each):
1. Who will be the most major character to die?

A Malfoy, probably Lucius, and a Weasley.

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

Godric Gyrffindor. 

3. What is Lily's big secret? (This question will be eliminated and
full credit given to everyone if no big secret is revealed.)

She knew all along that the only way to save Harry would be to
sacrifice herself. That is why she refused to step aside when LV
ordered her to. Her sacrifice triggered the protection charm, which
caused LV's AK to rebound on him.

4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?

Felix Felicitas

5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?

I don't think he'll be up for a serious relationship but he may
endeavour something strange and fleeting with Luna. Hints of a serious
interest in Ginny will start to surface.

6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?

Amos Diggory--and he will prove difficult.

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

A Pensieve in which Lily (and perhaps James), knowing that they would
likely perish defending him, saved memories for Harry to see. 

8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?

You bet.

9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?

Yes. Following the DoM incident, he will have resolved to do
everything possible to fight Voldemort and avenge his parents.

10. How many OWLs did Harry get?

He passed them all and will get into NEWT-level Potions without DD
having to pull any strings with Snape. 


Predictions (0-10 points each):
1. Neville will learn about the Prophecy.

2. The TWT champions will return: Fleur Delacour will accept a
teaching position at Hogwarts, and Viktor Krum will join the Order.

3. Harry will leave Privet Drive for Spinners End, DD's summer home.
While there, DD will take over Harry's Occlumency training but he will
insist that HP and Snape work together again once school starts. 

4. Draco will have a personal brush with LV and/or the Death Eaters. 

5.The DA will continue and several Slytherins will join.

==And because I can't stop now that I've started...==
6.Harry will finally start asking pointed questions about his parents,
family, etc.

7.Ron's jealousy of Harry will resurface.

8. Hermione will get her wish and be able to see the Thestrals.