HBP Prediction Contest Entry

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No: HPFGUIDX 129163

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

Molly.  I believe she will die defending Harry or another Weasley.
(Though I think it likely that we will lose more than just one major
character.)

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

One of the four founders – probably Godric, but possibly Salazar.

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

We will learn about her abilities with "charms" and find out what she
did for work (before Harry's birth).  It will turn out that she was
involved with some Unspeakable work at the Ministry. 

4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?

New character...probably the "Lion guy."  (I think this person will be
from "Spinner's End."  Perhaps this place is involved with creating
invisibility cloaks?)

5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?

Susan Bones.

6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?

Amos Diggory.  (And it will be bad.)

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

It is a cauldron of some sort – Potions will play an important role in
Book 6.  Perhaps a large Pensieve-type thing that can also be used as
a cauldron for "looking" into the past instead of just taking your own
memories out for storage.

8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?

Oh yes.

9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?

Oh yes.

10. How many OWLs did Harry get?

Eight.


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.  Fred and George, having now left Hogwarts, will join the Order in
addition to becoming increasingly wealthy with their Wizarding Shoppe.
 They will invent things of great use to the Order.  Their Mum will be
a bit chagrinned, but secretly proud.

2.  We will learn the full story behind Snape.

3.  Ron and Hermione will finally begin to warm up to each other and 
  their relationship see the stirrings of...well, a relationship!

4.  Aberforth (Dumbledore's brother) will make another appearance and
turn out to be the bartender from the Hog's Head.

5.  Mrs. Diggory will turn out to be either a traitor or an actual DE
(she wants revenge on Harry whom she now blames for Cedric's death).