HBP predictions

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Forgive me, I'm a newbie, but I wanted to try my hand at this:

1. Who will be the most major character to die?
Papa Weasley, unfortunately. I think it was foreshadowed in the last book.

2. Who is the Half-Blood Prince? (If "The Old Lion Guy," describe 
more.)
Someone we haven't met yet, in form or otherwise. I have a feeling, it will be someone from the past, an historical wizard figure?

3. What is Lily's big secret? (This question will be eliminated and
full credit given to everyone if no big secret is revealed.)
Hmm... she can see the future but never told anyone. Hence, she saw her death and James' and knew to protect Harry at the appropriate time.

4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?
The lion dude JKR described.

5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?
Someone we haven't met yet... a new girl...

6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?
Percy! LOL!

7. What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP cover?
A very special and old pensieve DD has been protecting, but there must be some danger with it as Harry has his wand out on the book cover... perhaps it is the pensieve of the hbp?

8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?
Of course...

9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?
To be around Harry, probably

10. How many OWLs did Harry get?
At least 8... History of Magic and Divination are definitely not his strong subjects!

Other predictions:

1) Harry will fall for a muggle girl...

2) Someone at Hogwarts is not what they seem at all and it will be quite a shock to we the readers, as much as to Harry...

3) Harry leaves the Dursleys early for the Weasleys to celebrate his 16th birthday!

4) Neville will actually be the one that "kills" Voldemort and we'll discover that it was also him, all along - that both boys are the answer to the prophecy, that was slated to destroy V. Harry, however, was powerful enough to thwart the enemy away long enough to give Neville time to develop his powers. Either that, or it will happen by accident. 

5) Ron and Hermione will finally kiss... but maybe not until book 7 and it won't mean they'll be involved.

6) We'll learn more about the personal lives of the professors and discover that Snape really doesn't have any redeeming qualities.

Jellocat ^^