Book 7 Speculation

[orangerful]

I'm avoiding all HP spoilers because I was spoiled for book 6 and it took some of the fun out of it. BUT that doesn't mean I can try to guess what might happen. So here is one theory I came up with today:



According to a Wikipedia article on Book 7, JK Rowling said that something in the film version of 'Azkaban', that was not in the book, managed to foreshadow an event in Book 7. So, I was rewatching it again today with this in mind, and I have a guess.

The moment that I always felt was very telling in the movie was the moment when Lupin becomes a Werewolf and Snape protects the trio. Even though we know Snape despises Harry, and he is getting ready to yell at him right before it happens, when Snape sees Lupin, he doesn't run, or shove Harry, or even just simple turn around - in the movie he spreads his arms and pulls all 3 of them behind him.

So, what if something similar happens in Book 7. Snape will sacrifice himself, proving that he wasn't a bad guy, and saving the trio. Or two outta 3. I'm not sure if Harry is going to make it or not.

And I'm still worried about Neville!!!!

Oh, also, I think Ginny should get to zap Lucius. Because, he needs zapping, plus he's the one who slipped her the diary in 'Chamber'.



There, just wanted to document those, in case I am right. If I'm totally wrong, than this will be amusing either way.

Man, now I want to watch the first two movies again....

Comments

[jellibean.livejournal.com]

From what I've read, I though Rowling said that originally the filmmakers wanted to do a scene in a graveyard at Hogwarts, and *that's* what freaked her out. She asked them not to use that setting cause she had that place in mind for scene in an upcoming book.

I think that Harry's going to live. As far as who's going to die from the Order, I'm going to say one of the twins, Mr. Weasley, and probably Hagrid. (Yeah, I want all the couples to be happy together...) Neville's gonna kill Bellatrix, I think. Not by Avada Kedavra, but he'll do something that will lead to her demise.

I had a theory today, but completely forgot it. :( I finished reading HBP and CoS today, which, if you haven't read Book 6 and then Book 2, I'd definitely recommend it.

I like the idea that Kreacher and Dobby are still following Draco though. And I'm hoping that Harry will spend some time talking to Dumbledore's portrait, or that he'll pop up somewhere.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

OH! That reminds me, I also think Draco will join Harry's side and help in the final battle, redeeming himself. (I might have said that before). After that scene in HBP, when he can't bring himself to kill Dumbledore, but when asked why, he says "They are going to kill my mum", I think he sees that his father has made mistakes but he should not repeat them. I hope.

Yeah, I assume Dumbledore's portrait will advise Harry in some way. But not too much, because if Harry is going to take those final steps as a hero, he must make the decision himself. (Frodo lost Gandalf, Luke loses Obi-Wan and even when he comes back, he's not very helpful...)

[jellibean.livejournal.com]

I really don't want Draco to redeem himself completely. At most I'd want him to betray Voldy, possibly after he tortured his parents or himself. Draco isn't a murderer, but I don't think he's a good person.

Maybe Dumbledore's portrait will pop up somewhere that will help Harry locate a Horcrux? I think the portrait would only influence Harry to the extent that the real Dumbledore would, and so he would want Harry to choose his own path.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Yeah, if Draco redeems himself, it will only be to prove that he is not evil. He's an asshole, but he's not evil. (His father, on the other hand, needs to die. He is evil. He's a frakkin' Nazi!) Which is the same way I feel about Snape, he's probably not evil. Sure he's a jerk to Harry, but just being a jerk to one person doesn't mean you're an evil person.

[jellibean.livejournal.com]

Er... *thought. I THOUGHT Rowling said... etc.

unspoiled..

[bittertwee.livejournal.com]

ok, you are one of the few people to write about HP who I trust enough to read at this point. I know you're trying to stay as spoiler-free as I am. (I know you mentioned in your email about DeepDiscount, but I assume you've also heard about the douche who PDFed the book and posted it? God, I hope they find that person and sue his ass off. What a jerk- wow, really impressive, such skillz, you've proven you can open a box, work a scanner, and that you have a ton of time on your hands. And the social skills of Michael Scott, apparently. The whole point is that yes, people COULD access the book ahead of time, but they're not, not because they've signed forms in triplicate for Scholastic, but because they're trying to preserve the experience that JKR wanted her readers to have. Argh.. I was going to rant about this in my blog, but this will have to suffice..)

Anyway, my theory for a long time has been that the two people to die will be..

Snape and Neville. Snape because this is how we'll know once and for all that he is good, which he must be, and Neville because it will be his chance to prove himself and also because the prophesy could have just as easily been about him. Also, there must be SOME reason that Neville wasn't placed in Hufflepuff, because if ever there were a Hufflepuff, it's Neville. So he must do something really courageous (although he's done other courageous things, like at the Ministry in Book 5, or even at the end of Book 1.)

Also, I'm more convinced than ever, and maybe this is obvious, that one of the horcruxes is.. (giving you space in case you don't want to read)

Harry's Scar. Which doesn't bode well for our hero. Also, in a way it would make sense for JKR to kill him off- Harry Potter's world is so much beyond her control at this point.. It would be her way of taking back control and ensuring that Book 7 really is it, for Harry at least.

Also, I'm thinking that there may be more than 4 remaining horcruxes. Voldemort wanted 7 total, but after the diary is destroyed, I'm wondering if he then made the snake a horcrux to bring the total back to 7. So that would leave 5 to destroy. 4 for the 4 houses, and.. *sob*

I just finished the chapter "Horcruxes" in Book6. I *highly* recommend re-reading that chapter, even if you're able to re-read nothing else.

I can't believe it's almost over!!

Re: unspoiled..

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Okay, I will reread that chapter tonight. Need to practice staying up too late anyway. ;)

Yeah, I assumed Harry's scar was a horcrux the moment I heard about them. One of my friends speculates that Harry will not die, but the destruction of his scar/horcrux will cause him to turn into a muggle!

Everyone says she should kill him, but can she? And what will happen to the series if, after surviving 6 books, he dies in the 7th? Will it stay as beloved? Will parents encourage their children to read it later on? I mean, that's even bigger than "I am your father" that's like "oh by the way, he iz dead."

But soon I will have to go hide. Apparently earlier today some assmunch posted spoilers into one of the librarian blogs! It was deleted but still...it's getting dangerous out here!!