[HPforGrownups] HBP contest: Rules Repost, Predictions

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No: HPFGUIDX 129590



> 1. Who will be the most major character to die?
> 
I have to agree with many people that Dumbledore will
be the one to die.  This certainly follows the pattern
of Tolkien, Star Wars, Arthurian legend where the
mentor is no longer there for the hero to rely on and
he must at the end stand on his own to face whatever
evil &/or conflict that he must conquer. 
> 
> 2. Who is the Half-Blood Prince? (If "The Old Lion
> Guy," describe more.)
> 
    This one is a bit tougher.  I think I'll hold to
my earlier supposition that it is Hagrid.  He is
certainly half-giant.  He will find out that he is
related to the giants' equivalent of nobility and will
help rally the giants against Voldemort through his
birthright. 
> 
> 3. What is Lily's big secret? (This question will be
> eliminated and full credit given to everyone if no
big secret is revealed.)

I think if there is a reveal about Lily's secret it
will be tied into how she saves Harry.  We know that
is has to do with her sacrificing herself for him.  I
think the secret will be that she knew that Harry was
the child from the prophecy and realized that she
would have to die in his place so that Voldemort could
eventually be defeated.


> 4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?
         I would love to be funny and say Snape
finally.  But I truly doubt that he will not continue
as Potions Master.  I would also like to think that
Dumbledore would be as it could be a great time for
the Headmaster to personally make sure that all of his
students are highly trained in case of attack.  But
instead I'm going to say the old lion guy.  (Unless
Rowling is just putting up a description of a minor
character as a red herring of sorts.)
 
> 5. With whom will Harry have a romantic
> relationship?
         I'm still holding out for Hermione.  I think
she is the best match for Harry.   
 
> 6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?
            
    Well not Lucius Malfoy and I doubt Arthur Weasley
will be made Minister.  Just to be funny let's say
Percy. 

> 
> 7. What is that bowl-thing on the green U.S. HBP
> cover?
             A penseive would make the most sense as
we know that Harry's connection to Voldemort's mind is
one of his greatest assets.  If its not a penseive
then certainly a device similar in usage. 
> 8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?
> 
 Of course if he is to be an Auror.
> 
> 9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?
   It would certainly be infuriating to Snape if he
did since he was one of his worst students.  No I
truly doubt Neville will be in Advanced Potions. 
Advanced Herbology most definately.   
 
> 10. How many OWLs did Harry get?

I wish I could remember how many are possible.  I'm
sure he will do fairly well.  Not as good as Hermione
but probably a touch better than Ron.
> 

> 
> 
> 
> 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. Just to incite a bit of shipping, I'm going to
predict that Ron finally realizes that Luna fancies
him and is flabbergasted and while he may not return
her affections in this book he will certainly respect
her more by the end.

2. Neville will find out about the prophecy and have
to deal with his own feelings about almost being the
chosen one of sorts.  We know that Harry will be
mulling these things over.  Neville will as well as he
sorts out his loyalties and finds more of his stalwart
bravery.

3.  We will find out why Alice Longbottom keeps giving
Neville those particular chewing gum wrappers.  I have
a feeling that they have more significance than just a
present from his mother who has lost her wits.  

4.  Draco will have reorganize his sympathies.  His
father is in Azkaban which I'm sure he will blame
Harry for as well as the multiple hexes he received at
the end of 5th year.  This boy who has been spoiled
rotten will have to realize that not everything
revolves around him or else throw in his loyalties as
well with Voldemort.

5.  One of Fred & George's strange inventions will
definately have some particular use in the book as far
as in the war effort.  I'd like to think that they are
not only making wonderful joke products but also
things that could be used as weapons (although not so
lethal).

Let's see how these turn out!

BlueAsrai


		
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