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mijanWe all want to know what's going to happen. We've all been puzzling over it. SOOOO... here are my thoughts on the sixth installment of the Harry Potter series.
Likely Predictions:
~ The Half-Blood Prince is Colin Creevey.
~ Draco Malfoy will find himself stuck in a dangerous situation in which he HAS to work with Harry if he wants to live, OR he'll advertently or inadventently reveal something valuable to Harry. He will definately make an attempt at revenge on Harry, and I give him a 50% chance of surviving 6th year.
~ We're going to discover something shocking about Neville -- why he's so forgetful. (Memory charm at a very young age, perhaps? From a hostile party?)
~ We're going to discover that the Longbottoms COULD have been healed/cured, but Lucius Malfoy's "generous" donations to St. Mungo's have been "pursuading" the healers to keep the Longbottoms silent. I think they know something important.
~ Petunia is going to be much nicer to Harry. In fact, I could even see a very awkward, unpleasant heart-to-heart.
~ There won't be another prediction, but SOMEBODY (Hermione, Harry, whatever) will notice the very awkward phrasing in the first prophecy, and Dumbledore is going to have to come clean.
~ The DA will continue as an official school organization... but as such, it's open to everyone. And I think Malfoy is going to invade.
~ We already KNOW we'll learn something new about Snape. JKR said so. Personally, I think we're going to learn that Lily did SOMETHING incredible to help him, save his life, something. And for that, he changed sides.
~ Fudge will be displaced as Minister. Personally, I'd like to see the pompous windbag DIE.
~ Lucius Malfoy will escape from Azkaban. In fact, I'd be just as likely to believe that Voldemort would take over Azkaban from the INSIDE, and from there, he can bide his time. Like a pre-made fortress.
~ SOMEBODY will infiltrate Hogwarts. Instead of these mind-games, someone is going to make a DIRECT attempt on Harry's life, ie. stabbing, poisoning, etc. It might even be via the Imperious Curse, but it'll happen.
~ Oh yeah, and Ron and Hermione will end up together. *rolls eyes* Like nobody saw that coming.
Unlikely predictions, but interesting possibilities:
~ Lily isn't a Mudblood -- Petunia is a Squib. (This is a REAL shot-in-the-dark... but think of the implications of this!)
~ Arthur Weasley: Minister of Magic! :D
~ Slytherin wins a Quidditch match against Gryffindor. (Come on, people. It has to happen eventually.)
~ Wormtail isn't really important in this book... I'm waiting for book 7 to see him make his big move.
Well, I think that's all for now. If I get creative, I'll post more later. *tips hat* Adieu!
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Date: 2005-03-01 06:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-01 06:57 pm (UTC)Definitely think it's likely that Draco will not survive the next book. JK has said there will be another big death and he is the obvious candidate. I'm not sure I have enough faith in her to think he will actually get a significant plot part other than that, though.
I am a firm believer in the squib!Petunia theory.
I am non-creative and my brain is fried from a crazy week at work (and it's only Tuesday, wah!) so I have no actual predictions of my own.
In other news - what's this rumour of a bumper chapter of 'Eclipse'?! Cal is tantalising me with tales of a mammoth beta-read *rubs hands in anticipation*.
I just typed 'rumour' and 'roomer' so I really don't trust myself to add anything more coherent.
Lxxx
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Date: 2005-03-01 06:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-01 06:59 pm (UTC)However... yes, there's an excellent chapter of Eclipse which should be posted within the week. Almost 25,000 words, with some very *cough* intense scenes. :D
It should please you.
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Date: 2005-03-01 09:50 pm (UTC)*putting on Hermione Hat*
I love predictions...they're so much fun and then you finally get the book and it's even better...anyway, just a few notes to add to your list...
1. Petunia is not a squib. JK said so on her website. This does not rule out that she's a half-blood, but it was stated very clearly that she's not a squib.
2. My money is on Dean as the HBP. JK has mentioned before that he originally had a much bigger role in book 2 (and we've all heard how HBP and CoS are closely tied together) and when she did his character bio on her website, she said his mom is a muggle, but his dad was a wizard who died in the first war and never told his wife that he had magical powers.
3. I LOVE your Longbottom prediction...it had never occurred to me that Lucius might have a secondary motivation for all those donations...
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Date: 2005-03-02 02:35 am (UTC)And maybe Petunia is not a squib... maybe she's a very weak witch! Just kidding... sorta. It WOULD be an interesting twist.
And my thoughts on the Longbottoms... I've been working on that theory since 2002. I based a large part of my 5th year fanfic on it. :D
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Date: 2005-03-02 04:37 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2005-03-01 10:07 pm (UTC)I personally believe that Draco has to survive til last book so he can switch sides. I mean really, he has such a huge personal pride that i think he would be embarrassed about his father being in Azkaban. I think he'll do something to help save the day in the end, even if it is only a small part. I think Hagrid should die in sixth book *evil laugh* and Ron in seventh.
Brilliant ideas about the Longbottoms, i've never heard it before and it sounds like it really could be something true. And the thought of Voldemort taking over Azkaban from the inside is sheer genius!!!
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Date: 2005-03-01 10:30 pm (UTC)If Draco buys the farm, it will certainly go well with the story arc (because the hero's petty antagonist gets out of the way for him to deal with the Big Guy) but the fandom will be drowned under a river of tears and splooge - "OMG DRACO DIED BOIKOT JKR!!!!!"
the HBP, I believe, will not be an existing character (let alone a kid Harry knows) but will be a historical figure, perhaps Godric Gryffindor or Salazar Slytherin. If the latter were halfblood, it would be ironic considering his philosophy, in the same way that Voldemort's being halfblood lends a twist...
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Date: 2005-03-01 11:23 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2005-03-01 11:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-02 04:05 am (UTC)As for Draco... the dying thing is a 50/50 chance guess. But I DO figure he'll play a large role in this book, and that he'll have to work with Harry somehow, whether or not he wants to.
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Date: 2005-03-01 11:05 pm (UTC)Colin as the Half-Blood prince is a prediction I haven’t heard yet, although a part of me can’t help thinking we’re all going to be thrown for a loop and it’ll end up being Crookshanks.
I’m betting Draco will survive at least until seventh year. There’s too much of a pattern there with the confrontations between him and Harry for it to be cut off before he suffers some ultimate humiliation by pathetically failing his NEWTs or getting beaten by Harry two seconds into his final Quidditch match. At the end of seventh year, it’s anyone guess what’ll happen to him. I’m predicting he’ll either stay the emotionally-stunted, whiny brat he is or die at the hands of either side. I can’t see him becoming a serious threat or growing up significantly unless something big happens to catalyze the change, and I don’t think there’s any need for redemption as he hasn’t done any more than being a bratty, bullying kid, though that might soon change.
I’m not sure of Petunia being any nicer, but I am rooting for Dudley, probably not to the level where any heart-to-hearts will be in the near future, though given their interaction in OotP, that would be highly entertaining.
The part about the Longbottoms is definitely a possibility as is someone infiltrating Hogwarts and Voldemort taking Azkaban.
I’m pretty sure Lily is muggle-born so can make Harry half-blood by some definitions and give relevance to Voldemort marking him as an equal.
Thanks for making me think.
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Date: 2005-03-02 01:39 pm (UTC)Yeah, I fiugure Draco will die, but I don't think that it will be in HBP. At least, I HOPE not. I have too much fun playing with him as a character in fanfiction. He's an excellent foil for Harry, *IF* JKR would just USE him! But I seriously do think that he's going to play a large role in the next book. I've been saying that ever since I read the scene where Draco threatens Harry at the end of OotP. That was a serious threat, and JKR made sure we sat up and paid attention (even though Harry didn't). I think Draco is going to make good on that threat, whether or not it works as he plans it.
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Date: 2005-03-01 11:21 pm (UTC)Cheers!
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Date: 2005-03-02 01:36 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-01 11:49 pm (UTC)1. I actually don't think Snape can spy directly... I'm pretty sure that after the events of Stone Voldemort would never trust him again. And I;m pretty sure it was Snape that he was referring to as having left him forever. I think Dumbledore in Azkabhan was sending him to recruit spies among the Slytherin kids not to be a spy himself.
2. Draco's insult fests with Harry have the interesting habit of giving Harry info he needs. "Dogging your footsteps" in Phoenix for example. Not to mention that way back at the start of Goblet when the Death Eaters were having their little... ahem... party he effectively warned them that Hermione would be a target if they didn't get her out of the way and equally effectively indicated his parents were in the group in a way that sounded like he was trying to intimidate them.
3. Then there's the way Draco's potential attacks on Harry always get stopped. He either has the world's worst timing or he planned it that way.
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Date: 2005-03-02 01:35 pm (UTC)And yes... a few of us have noticed that Draco slips information to Harry in wierd ways. I don't think he's a spy, but I SERIOUSLY think there's more to Draco than we give him credit for. But then, JKR *does* have a bad tendency to give us flat villians. *sigh*
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Date: 2005-03-02 12:04 am (UTC)I'm very curious to see how Petunia interacts with Harry this summer. I'm sure something is going to give soon and she'll reveal something important to him. Or maybe just act a bit more civil. I think she will be the person to somehow manage to do magic, and it will be in an effort to protect Harry. I don't know if it will be in HBP, though.
Hm...Colin Creevey? I think the HBP is more likely to be a new character or some one we've heard only vague reference to, like Godric Gryffindor. I loved JKR's backstory on Dean Thomas and think it would be great if she worked that in over the next two books but from her site it seems she chose against that path in favour of Neville's story. But maybe she was just tricking us by saying that?
I love Arthur but, alas, JKR has already said he will not be MfM.
I do think Draco is going to play a bigger part in HBP (after all, he's got a chapter named after him)...and while I think there's a good chance he may not survive the series, I don't think he'll die in HBP. I've been feeling extraordinarily charitable towards Draco lately and have found myself giving him the benefit of the doubt...perhaps he will turn out alright by the end. But I think I've just been reading too much slash over the past few weeks. :]
Thrilled to hear that the next chapter of "Eclipse" is almost ready, by the way!
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Date: 2005-03-02 01:30 pm (UTC)And I stand by my affirmation that Draco will play a much larger role in the 6th book. I've been saying that since the moment I read the "I'll have you... I'll make you pay..." scene. I haven't changed my mind since. :D
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”~ The Half-Blood Prince is Colin Creevey.”
I’ve racked my little brain about this one (who hasn’t?), and am starting to fear the “new character” theory may be true. Who is a Half-blood **and** a Prince? I’ve been focusing more on the prince aspect because I think it rules out people like Dean (who is a betting favourite b/c of JKR’s interview comments), Seamus, errrr… Snape? There is a lot of speculation about that man’s heritage. But he’s not really a princely character. More like a grump. Lupin (did JKR say anything about him?) would be a possibility, maybe. Colin is an interesting idea, but I don’t really see what it’s based on. What about his brother, too?
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”~ Draco Malfoy will find himself stuck in a dangerous situation in which he HAS to work with Harry if he wants to live, OR he'll advertently or inadventently reveal something valuable to Harry. He will definately make an attempt at revenge on Harry, and I give him a 50% chance of surviving 6th year.”
I definitely think Draco’s surviving the series. But not Lucius. My personal belief on this one is that Voldemort will kill Lucius for some rubbish reason, and this will Draco realise that reality is not a game. I agree with him being forced to work with Harry, but they will certainly never be friends. Also like the revenge idea…a lot!
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”~ We're going to discover that the Longbottoms COULD have been healed/cured, but Lucius Malfoy's "generous" donations to St. Mungo's have been "pursuading" the healers to keep the Longbottoms silent. I think they know something important.”
Nice original theory there! I’m not convinced that Lucius’ donations are anything other than purely political… but… now I’m thinking about it – there could be some good “business” opportunities for a man like Lucius in a place like St Mungo’s! Maybe not directly linked to the Longbottoms, but… ohh… **thinks**… I like…
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”~ Petunia is going to be much nicer to Harry. In fact, I could even see a very awkward, unpleasant heart-to-heart.”
Absolutely! “Nicer” might be stretching it a bit (a little more tolerant? **lol**), but she obviously knows way more than she’s been letting on, so I can totally see the heart to heart.
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~ We already KNOW we'll learn something new about Snape. JKR said so. Personally, I think we're going to learn that Lily did SOMETHING incredible to help him, save his life, something. And for that, he changed sides.
Kiss him? At a time when everyone mocked and belittled him? And then she went out with James, so Snape was absolutely disgusted, got taken under the wing of Lucius and joined the DE. Errrrr, kinda the opposite theory to yours.
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~ Lucius Malfoy will escape from Azkaban. In fact, I'd be just as likely to believe that Voldemort would take over Azkaban from the INSIDE, and from there, he can bide his time. Like a pre-made fortress.
Lucius will definitely escape. But Voldemort doesn’t really **need** Azkaban for anything. The Dementor’s already obey to him, and I’m sure there’s no shortage of fortresses. Where has he been hiding out all this time? Surely not at the Riddle House (too Muggle??)…
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~ SOMEBODY will infiltrate Hogwarts. Instead of these mind-games, someone is going to make a DIRECT attempt on Harry's life, ie. stabbing, poisoning, etc. It might even be via the Imperious Curse, but it'll happen.
I’m counting on it! Harry is not going to have a pleasant year!
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~ Lily isn't a Mudblood -- Petunia is a Squib. (This is a REAL shot-in-the-dark... but think of the implications of this!)
Sadly, JKR debunked this one already… But I think there’s definitely something about the Evans family. And where are they all, anyway?
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~ Arthur Weasley: Minister of Magic! :D
I agree with this for **one** reason: in book 5, Ron says his dad has as much chance of being Minister of Magic as Gryffindor has of winning the house cup that year… Gryffindor wins the house cup, of course… so… **grin**
That said, didn't JKR say he wouldn't ever be Minister? I mean, his political career is hardly headed that way **sigh**...
Some more personal thoughts:
Dumbledore will die. Maybe right at the end of HBP, maybe in book 7, but Harry (and Snape?) has to loose him. He’s in his 150s, so he can’t really last much longer anyway!
Ron will turn against Harry (maybe because some Weasley gets killed (I’m rooting for a twin; mainly because a “beloved” character will die and it would be **devastating**!)? As Molly rightly says in Book 5, with over half the family in the Order, the chances of everyone surviving are very slim). A feud between the two is necessary to isolate Harry a bit. I know JKR said he would realise he was not alone and all that, but all those final battles fanfics are such fun!
Snape as an unwilling mentor of some type? Let’s face it, who could be better placed to teach our boy what he needs to know?? Also, it’s in Snape’s best interests to teach Harry **at least** Occulmency. The first Voldemort will find out if he breaks into Harry’s mind to examine his memories is that Snape is a spy. So why must he be such a rotten teacher? Huff & Puff!!
I want to see Malfoy Manor (and what's "Draco's Detour" all about?) - only it probably would not be good if we saw it since the story is told through Harry's eyes, and it would not be a good thing for Harry to be in the Manor **lol**.
… Buh, it’s 02.21 – All I ever think about anymore is Harry. It’s because I’m in complete denial about my move! Not happening! Not happening!
Take care Mijan!
Anne
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Date: 2005-03-02 01:27 pm (UTC)Wow... that's one hell of a reply. Don't really have much to say, except, we'll see what happens in June, won't we!
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Date: 2005-03-02 05:56 am (UTC)Draco Malfoy will find himself stuck in a dangerous situation in which he HAS to work with Harry if he wants to live, OR he'll advertently or inadventently reveal something valuable to Harry. He will definately make an attempt at revenge on Harry, and I give him a 50% chance of surviving 6th year.
I like this! ...EXCEPT the survival rate *bawls* Noooo.. *whimpers*
Petunia is going to be much nicer to Harry. In fact, I could even see a very awkward, unpleasant heart-to-heart.
Dude, yeah *imagines*
~ Arthur Weasley: Minister of Magic! :D
AYE! I want Arthur there too but oh well.
~ Slytherin wins a Quidditch match against Gryffindor.
You can say that again!
And the one about the Longbottoms, interesting!
*looks around for Eclipse 12* Ohmiguuuh that little excerpt you posted! *dies*
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Date: 2005-03-02 05:57 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2005-03-02 09:34 am (UTC)These predictions are really interesting, I really like the idea of the Neville's been memory charmed one and the sort of related one that Lucius has been donating to keep his parents the way they are.
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Date: 2005-03-02 01:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-02 12:21 pm (UTC)I agree! That's why I'm astounded by H/Hr shippers... it's so BLOODY OBVIOUS that Ron and Hermione will end up together.
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Date: 2005-03-02 01:24 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2005-03-02 09:36 pm (UTC)OOOOOH!!!! This is the first time I've seen this thought, and it's really a clever one. Would explain why Petunia is so downright nasty and bitter about Lily being a witch.
I'm new here to LJ and I've been looking through LJs of all the people with similar interests. I've friended you as these are the type of posts I love to read and post up myself. I hope you don't mind. I am a total hardcore HP fan. Thanks for a great post! Bethany
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Date: 2005-03-02 10:05 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-04 10:46 am (UTC)I KNOW Dumbledore's going to die in the 7th. I think Albus knows too.
Oh BTW, I LOVE CHAPTER 13! I was just reading through my e-mails when I came across the ff.n Author Alert and I was soooo happy!
I read it all in a hour! Are you going to update soon? PLEASE say YES!
That pert at the end was really *sobs* WONDERFUL, SWEET, BREATHTAKING... Oh I can't find the words!
*sob*
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Date: 2005-03-04 10:48 am (UTC)I KNOW Dumbledore's going to die in the 7th. I think Albus knows too.
Oh BTW, I LOVE CHAPTER 13! I was just reading through my e-mails when I came across the ff.n Author Alert and I was soooo happy!
I read it all in a hour! Are you going to update soon? PLEASE say YES!
That part at the end was really *sobs* WONDERFUL, SWEET, BREATHTAKING... Oh I can't find the words!
*sob*
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Date: 2005-05-02 11:39 pm (UTC)Re: other possibility
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