[HPforGrownups] HBP contest: Rules Repost

[Laura Lynn Walsh]

No: HPFGUIDX 129511

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

Dumbledore - at the end of book 6.  He has seen that Harry has 
learned the skills that he need to defeat Lord Voldemort.  Now he 
needs to be out of the way so that maximum disorder and chaos can be 
achieved and the next generation of true heroes can emerge.

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

Godric Griffindor - His mother was a troll or a giantess.  That is 
why the Sorting Hat is so big.

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

Anyone who has the bright green eyes that Lilly and Harry have has 
been protected from evil by a strong charm.  Lilly knows how to do 
the protective charm and that is why Voldemort was willing to spare 
her life if she would tell him and hand over Harry. 

4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?

Kingsley Shacklebolt.  He isn't needed in the hunt for Sirius any 
more and might be prevailed upon to teach DADA. 

Second choice, Tonks.  Harry needs to learn Metamorphmagic. 

5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?

Ginny. 

6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?

Madame Bones, Susan's Auntie. 

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

A pensieve on a pedestal.  Dumbledore will show Harry what his 
parents did before he was born. 

8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?

Yes.

9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?

Yes.

10. How many OWLs did Harry get?

Eleven.  Defense Against the Dark Arts (written and practical), Care 
of Magical Creatures (written and practical), Potions (written and 
practical), Charms (written and practical), Astronomy (due to the 
interruption in the practical exam, the scoring will be altered 
slightly), not Divination, not History of Magic, Herbology (not 
outstanding, but a pass)

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. Harry and Hermione (but not Ron) will master legilimancy and 
occulmency and use it to find out what happened to Neville when he 
was a baby that affected his memory.

2. Norbert will be let loose after his babyhood, will recognize 
Hagrid, and will come to his aid.

3. Fred and George will develop a double-ended chew candy that allows 
someone to become invisible and it will be critical in aiding the 
cause of the Order of the Phoenix. 

4. Neville's memory will become unblocked and he will be one of the 
most powerful of the new generation of wizards, but the unblocking 
will not cure his parents. 

5. Luna will return with evidence of Crumple-horned Snorkacks and 
Hermione will have to concede that they exist. 

6.  It will be revealed that Mrs. Norris was once a real person.

Laura Walsh   lwalsh at acsalaska.net
Coming out of lurker mode, because this intrigues me.