I read Jesse's whitefont, and that's not much of a spoiler, just enough to tease the reader. Actually, it's pretty much on par with what I imagined would be happening (she doesn't avoid darker territory, especially in the later books). I do like the way that she writes the books to be progressively more dense, plotwise, as well as taking the characters into the greyer life of adulthood.
Reminds me of what Laura Ingalls Wilder (and her daughter, Rose, if you believe the ghostwriter allegations about her) did in the Little House books--from On the Shores of Silver Lake on, those books really delve into adult life as seen from an adolescent's eyes, albeit an adolescent who is forced to shoulder adult responsibilities (taking care of her blind sister, worrying with Ma over the dangerous mob of railroad workers, then helping to run an impromptu boarding house to make money for Mary's school fund).
I'm voting for Ron! It would make me happy.
What, Connie, no love for Ron? I figure that at least
one of the Weasleys will be offed--Bill's werewolf bite that really wasn't all that bad just doesn't cut it for me. I'm guessing Charlie, just because he's the one we don't know too much about (Percy would be too obvious, and she just can't kill off one of the twins!). Also, at least one of the "bad" guys, either Snape or Malfoy (Malfoy Sr. is so toast, but Jr. might get it as well). Also, either Neville becomes a hero or martyr, depending on if Rowling lets him live or not.
Gosh, I didn't realize I was expecting so much
death and destruction!
Hermoine has much going for her, as well.
I figure Snape's on the list.
I can definitely see Neville going out in a blaze of glory.
If Neville dies, I will cry. I have a soft spot for that boy.
Anyone feel like she didn't kill nearly enough people in Book VI?
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Especially as there's so much oddness around Dumbledore.
She has A LOT to wrap up in VII
She has A LOT to wrap up in VII
And with her penchant for novella-length offerings, how will she ever get it done??
If Draco dies, I'll be annoyed, and not just 'cause I love his nasty-assed self. It's the easy out--"I can only redeem myself by dying in the cause of truth and right." It's a good argument against Snape, but Snape dying in Harry's cause will inflict the most angst on Harry.
Neville? I think he's a duck in the shooting gallery. There's the whole slew of second tier folk--Pansy, the Patils, Seamus--that are up for grabs.
