HBP Contest

[meriaugust]

No: HPFGUIDX 129631

Meri here, joining in the fun. 

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

Dumbledore. 

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

Salazar Slytherin - wouldn't that be fully ironic? 

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

That she was an animagus, too, and that this power helped her and 
James to defy LV three times. 

4. Who will be the new DADA teacher?

Remus Lupin comes back for round 2. 

5. With whom will Harry have a romantic relationship?

Luna, but that will end on a good note and point Harry towards the 
witch he is meant to be with: Ginny. 

6. Who will be the new Minister of Magic?

Amelia Bones, the only one with any brains on the Wizengamot. 

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

The pensieve, looking back on the night when James and Lily were 
killed, hence all the green light. 

8. Will Harry take Advanced Potions?

Naturally - how fun would Hogwarts be without Harry and Snape being 
able to torment each other?  

9. Will Neville take Advanced Potions?

No. 

10. How many OWLs did Harry get?

Nine, bare minimum. More than Ron, less than Hermione. 


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. Gryffindor will continue its winning streak in the Quidditch Cup 
and Harry's "lifetime ban" will be lifted, allowing him to play 
again. Alicia Spinnet will be the new Captain. 

2. Neville will get a new wand and become the number 2 student in 
the year (behind Hermione of course), but he will end up dying in 
the final battle, finally doing his Gran proud. 

3. Ron and Hermione will become an official couple with one "on 
screen" kiss. 

4. Professor Trewlany will make a third accurate prediction 
regarding the Half Blood Prince. Only Harry will hear this 
prediction and only DD will believe Harry about it. 

5. The book will end in a cliffhanger - an attack on the Hogwarts 
Express or an attack at Privet Drive.