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Well, that's it. I've reread the first six Harry Potter books, and now all I have to do is wait for the seventh.
In the meantime, I decided to write up a list of predictions I have for the seventh, because I think it'll be interesting to see how many of them come true.
01. First of all, I think Snape is good. A lot of people don't agree with this, but honestly, I still trust Dumbledore. Even now, after Snape killed him, I think there was a reason behind his actions. As Malfoy said, Snape was a double-agent, but not in the Dark Lord's favor. Dumbledore was pleading with Snape right before he died; I think it was to remember his part of the plan, to remember that he would have to kill his headmaster.
Dumbledore has a plan, I'm sure of it. I think he knew that he was going to die, and he sacrificed himself so that Snape could keep his job. As far as we know, Snape is the only member of the Order of the Phoenix who has penetrated Voldemort's ranks. Even if he can't report to Dumbledore anymore, that's a valuable position, and one that could very well work against the Dark Lord sometime in the future.
02. That said, I also think Snape is going to die, because either Harry's going to kill him for what he did to Dumbledore, or Voldemort is going to kill him for at last turning on him. And if he somehow fails to protect Draco, then the Unbreakable Vow will be his end. Either way, he's a dead man, and I doubt anyone (in the wizarding world, not the readers) will be sorry to see him go, even if he does ultimately save the battle.
03. As much as I don't want to say it, I'm positive that the Weasley family is going to take a hard hit. There are too many of them, all hated by Voldemort's followers, to reasonably be kept safe in the war. I'd love for the OBHWF to come true, but I don't think it's going to happen. If Rowling really wants to make the book dark, she'll kill Fred and George (or even worse, only kill one of them). I'm not entirely sure about Percy, though it's entirely plausible that he could be killed in his line of duty for the Ministry.
04. Ron is going to die. I'm sorry, he is. He's got everything going against him (namely, he's Harry's sidekick, and the sidekicks always die to give the hero the extra push of rage he needs to kill the villain). However, as![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
sound_of_bells once said, remember the time he looked into the Mirror of Erised and saw himself rising above all his brothers? If he sacrifices himself so that Harry can kill Voldemort, then he - rather than the rest of his family - will be forever remembered by the wizarding community. For once, he will have finally outshone his brothers.
05. Lupin and Wormtail are also goners. First James, then Sirius; it only makes since - in fact, it's symbolic - that the other Marauders die, too. I don't know how they're going to die, I don't know when they're going to die, but they are not going to come out of the war alive. Wormtail, I suspect, will do something that will help the war effort: remember Dumbledore saying there would be a time when Harry was glad he had saved his life? That time hasn't come yet, but it will.
06. Ron and Hermione are in love with each other, and will confess it right before he dies. Screw you, Harmony shippers.
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That said, I'll be curious to see whether or not the Dursleys are dead when Harry arrives back at their house over the summer. I know Harry can't be hurt when he goes there, so I'm not expecting a big battle or anything, but I'd be really surprised if Voldemort didn't try to hurt them in some way. I'm not sure if he's aware that Harry hates the Dursleys, but he'd probably kill them for the fun of it.
I also want to learn more about Scrimgeour. He strikes me as a really shady character; I feel like we don't know anything about him, other than the fact that he's the Minister of Magic. I don't necessarily think he's evil, but I don't think he's necessarily a person you can trust. I'd feel more comfortable with Fudge in his place, simply because while we know he's an idiot, we also know him better.
On another note, I really hope we don't see the Inferi again. I think those things were pushing the fantasy limits way too far. I mean, yeah, flying broomsticks and magic spells and all that, but this just seemed too out there. I don't know why Rowling came up with them, but I don't think they were her best idea ever and having Harry fight against more zombies would be placing the story at the risk of turning into a joke.
Finally... Draco. I really want to know what he's up to, and whether Voldemort will kill him for failing to do his job, or whether Snape'll be able to divert his wrath. I also wonder if Voldemort's going to murder Lucius at some point, but if it comes to a battle sooner than later I think that he'll prefer to have all the support he can get. Lucius may have screwed up, but he's obviously a good wizard, or Voldemort wouldn't have entrusted so many missions to him. (However, wouldn't it be great if Arthur Weasley killed him?)
Well, that's it... I'd love to hear what thoughts you guys have on the matter!
In the meantime, I decided to write up a list of predictions I have for the seventh, because I think it'll be interesting to see how many of them come true.
01. First of all, I think Snape is good. A lot of people don't agree with this, but honestly, I still trust Dumbledore. Even now, after Snape killed him, I think there was a reason behind his actions. As Malfoy said, Snape was a double-agent, but not in the Dark Lord's favor. Dumbledore was pleading with Snape right before he died; I think it was to remember his part of the plan, to remember that he would have to kill his headmaster.
Dumbledore has a plan, I'm sure of it. I think he knew that he was going to die, and he sacrificed himself so that Snape could keep his job. As far as we know, Snape is the only member of the Order of the Phoenix who has penetrated Voldemort's ranks. Even if he can't report to Dumbledore anymore, that's a valuable position, and one that could very well work against the Dark Lord sometime in the future.
02. That said, I also think Snape is going to die, because either Harry's going to kill him for what he did to Dumbledore, or Voldemort is going to kill him for at last turning on him. And if he somehow fails to protect Draco, then the Unbreakable Vow will be his end. Either way, he's a dead man, and I doubt anyone (in the wizarding world, not the readers) will be sorry to see him go, even if he does ultimately save the battle.
03. As much as I don't want to say it, I'm positive that the Weasley family is going to take a hard hit. There are too many of them, all hated by Voldemort's followers, to reasonably be kept safe in the war. I'd love for the OBHWF to come true, but I don't think it's going to happen. If Rowling really wants to make the book dark, she'll kill Fred and George (or even worse, only kill one of them). I'm not entirely sure about Percy, though it's entirely plausible that he could be killed in his line of duty for the Ministry.
04. Ron is going to die. I'm sorry, he is. He's got everything going against him (namely, he's Harry's sidekick, and the sidekicks always die to give the hero the extra push of rage he needs to kill the villain). However, as
sound_of_bells once said, remember the time he looked into the Mirror of Erised and saw himself rising above all his brothers? If he sacrifices himself so that Harry can kill Voldemort, then he - rather than the rest of his family - will be forever remembered by the wizarding community. For once, he will have finally outshone his brothers.05. Lupin and Wormtail are also goners. First James, then Sirius; it only makes since - in fact, it's symbolic - that the other Marauders die, too. I don't know how they're going to die, I don't know when they're going to die, but they are not going to come out of the war alive. Wormtail, I suspect, will do something that will help the war effort: remember Dumbledore saying there would be a time when Harry was glad he had saved his life? That time hasn't come yet, but it will.
06. Ron and Hermione are in love with each other, and will confess it right before he dies. Screw you, Harmony shippers.
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That said, I'll be curious to see whether or not the Dursleys are dead when Harry arrives back at their house over the summer. I know Harry can't be hurt when he goes there, so I'm not expecting a big battle or anything, but I'd be really surprised if Voldemort didn't try to hurt them in some way. I'm not sure if he's aware that Harry hates the Dursleys, but he'd probably kill them for the fun of it.
I also want to learn more about Scrimgeour. He strikes me as a really shady character; I feel like we don't know anything about him, other than the fact that he's the Minister of Magic. I don't necessarily think he's evil, but I don't think he's necessarily a person you can trust. I'd feel more comfortable with Fudge in his place, simply because while we know he's an idiot, we also know him better.
On another note, I really hope we don't see the Inferi again. I think those things were pushing the fantasy limits way too far. I mean, yeah, flying broomsticks and magic spells and all that, but this just seemed too out there. I don't know why Rowling came up with them, but I don't think they were her best idea ever and having Harry fight against more zombies would be placing the story at the risk of turning into a joke.
Finally... Draco. I really want to know what he's up to, and whether Voldemort will kill him for failing to do his job, or whether Snape'll be able to divert his wrath. I also wonder if Voldemort's going to murder Lucius at some point, but if it comes to a battle sooner than later I think that he'll prefer to have all the support he can get. Lucius may have screwed up, but he's obviously a good wizard, or Voldemort wouldn't have entrusted so many missions to him. (However, wouldn't it be great if Arthur Weasley killed him?)
Well, that's it... I'd love to hear what thoughts you guys have on the matter!
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I'm sort of hoping Hermione dies, though. >.>
I do think the Dursleys will get killed...I mean, it's obvious Voldemort will target them at some point. I'd also be surprised if book seven ends without them getting anything.
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I'll still be sad, though, if Ron dies - just not surprised.
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I doubt Ron'd die without he and Hermione "sexing it up" beforehand, but obviously with Rowling it'll be more likely for them to just kiss and fess up to having had crushes on each other for God knows how long.
I'd also like to see Percy redeem himself, or maybe take a shot for one of his family members. That'd be a good way for him to go. As for Ginny, yeah, she does have a bit of a Lily thing going on - it'll be interesting to see if anything comes out of that.
Lol, I was just thinking of Luna's vampire comment, and I don't even know why, but part of me thought, "Well, that might actually work." I wish I could remember why, but at the time it seemed to make sense. Or maybe that's just my mind trying to figure out who the hell he is?
P.S. Look at my Lucius icon! *finally has a chance to use it*
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Also, someone who hasn't done magic before is going to. For some reason I'm thinking it's Dudely
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Dudley doing magic... now, that would be interesting. =D
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I <3 Draco. :)
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That being said, I agree that things are looking pretty grim for Ron.... I just don't like to admit to myself that he might actually die. He's not even my favorite character or anything [though he's definitely up there]... I just really don't want him to die. I don't even know why.
And also, props to Ron & Hermione 4EVER. I have Harry/Hermione shippers... obviously they don't know how to read, because Jo has pretty much been setting them up forever. Though if Ron dies [which he WON'T :P], it'd be the saddest/happiest moment of my life... I mean, because then at least they got this big happy moment.
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I'm not too sure if Harry will die, though, because he's pretty much the only one who can kill Voldemort. I mean, unless one of the trio finishes him off... probably Ron, who would then get all the glory for killing Voldemort. But honestly, even though Rowling's hinted that she might do it just so people can't right "after the War" books about him, I'd be really surprised if she did.
Gah, why can't the seventh book come out now?
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I think Harry will kill Voldemort himself, but for some reason I just feel like something will happen that will mean he has to die too. I guess the only theory that supports this is the whole "Harry is a horcrux" thing, which I DON'T agree with. So basically, I have no idea why I think this. I guess I just kind of do..
I KNOW! ACCIO DEATHLY HALLOWS, like, NOW.