HBP contest: Rules Repost

[Tamara]

No: HPFGUIDX 129524

> Compulsory Questions (0-5 points each):
> If you believe the answer to a question is a new character,
> write "new character" *and* describe relationships to old characters
> or characteristics of new character for full credit.

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

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

 The Half-Blood Prince is an ancestor of Prince Arthur. He will be a 
new character who is either a grown up, or a new pupil at Hogwarts.

> 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 transfered some of her powers to Harry by saving him.

> 4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?

Someone new whom we haven't even heard of yet. A wizard not a witch.

> 5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?

Someone new we haven't heard of, or whom has just been slightly 
mentioned. 

> 6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?

   Ms. Bones 

> 7. What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP cover? 
    
A Pensive that once belonged to Harry's Mum. 

> 8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?

Definitely. He has to to become an Auror.
 
> 9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?

He will want to, but won't have a good enough OWL grade. Snape will 
be persuaded to let him into the class late though.

> 10. How many OWLs did Harry get?
  All of them.

> 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. Ron and Hermione will finally get it together and become a couple.

 2. Snape's secret of what he does for the Order will be revealed, 
and Harry will be surprised by what it is. 
 
 3. Harry will find a way to communicate with Sirius.

 4. Hogwarts will be completely divided over who is or will become a 
DE and who will be on the white caps side.