Do you think one of the Trio will die in book seven?

[Charlene Jones]

No: HPFGUIDX 148201

Hi all. 

Is anyone else expecting one of the Trio to die in book seven? To be 
honest, I'm really surprised they're all still in one piece. Since book 
five, I've been really convinced that one of them is going to die 
(likely Ron, IMHO, since all too often it's the local best 
friend/sidekick that gets bumped off). I think it would make the War 
seem a whole lot more hard hitting if one of the Trio lost their life 
for the Cause. And so far everyone who has died (bar Cedric) has been 
really close to Harry. Sirius, Dumbledore...it would make sense for one 
of his closest friends to go next, given the pattern so far. Losing 
Sirius and Dumbledore were such massive blows to Harry, imagine the 
impact if Ron or Hermione died. And with book seven being the last, it 
would sure be a memorable way for JKR to end the series. And IMHO Ron 
really seems like the type who would go fighting for his friend, with 
last words and a tragic ending. I don't think at all that Hermione will 
be killed off...I just have a feeling that she'll survive it thanks to 
her smarts and because important female characters that we know well in 
the HP universe are so few.

Not that I, personally, want any of them to die. Dumbledore's death was 
horrible and I'm still in serious denial about it (Sirius' didn't 
effect me, I think it was because of the way it was so quick and non-
graphic).

I'm really curious to hear everyone's thoughts on this issue.

Take care,
Charlie.