book 7 mayhem

[sean dwyer]

Talisman:
You are a wicked clever penguin.
And quick with those little flippers too, as I had no sooner popped
my fuzzy head out of my hidey-hole than I deleted the opening salvo.
Yet, with such charming observations, you coax me out again.

*preens a bit, raises one flipper to corner of beak* I have zis power...

I do like your Austen comparisons, authors are such fiends for  
structure. I've always felt JKR is at least unconsciously influenced  
by Christie, it does explain howlers like Ginny. (For those  
unacquainted with Agatha Christie's style, her detective novels often  
reveal major backstory for hitherto unimportant characters that then  
dramatically affects the plot. Bloody Unfair is a perennial character  
in her works).

Talisman:
She'll show you and let the "other woman" live. Ha.  Mayhap even rub
a few well-thumbed noses in it when, as the smoke clears, Harry
throws long-suffering Ginny across his broom for a mile-high victory
lap.

I have a horrific image ala Titanic bow scene no doubt followed by  
Mile High Broom Club shenanigans. *shudder* now there's some Fantasy  
Ginny Action. You might also be right about the Twins, which is a  
depressing prospect.

My wicked comment about Hermione notwithstanding, given JKR's focus  
on the morality of the series, it would make sense for an appropriate  
character or two to close the it with apposite moral comparisons. For  
example, a stern lecture by McGonagall, a teary affirmation by  
Hagrid, shocked miaows from Mrs Norris, perhaps even Filch himself  
will come out with a hackneyed phrase or two. That's getting a bit  
G&S but perhaps not so far-fetched :)

bluesqueak:
I'd bet on Molly for the simple reason that she's *so* scared it will
be one of her children or Arthur, it feels like a mislead away from
her being a target herself. But Molly's hand on the clock is also
pointing at 'mortal peril'; she is the death that will most affect the
Weasley family - and as Harry's surrogate Mum, she'll also continue
the theme of his losing all protection.

This is a dreadfully seductive notion. And fervently wished for by  
not a few listys. Harry can then prod Ron (if still alive) with  
taunts of "See? There is no spoon!" and Ron can transform into The  
Great Weasel and marshall his horde of Battlestoats to rout the Death  
Eaters in the final apocalyse, bloodcurdling screams of...sorry, just  
a little carried away there.

contritely,
evil2, seer penguin to MM