You knew this was coming. Who will die in the next Harry Potter book

[David Howery]

I believe Ms. Rowling has stated that Harry will live through Book 6. He may or may not survive the series, but he'll at least appear alive in the final book.

of course he'll live through the series.. isn't it obvious that he's going to graduate and be the new teacher of Defense against the Dark Arts?

 

[cignus_pfaccari]

Herm, a smart foe would off her. Good chance she would stick around as a ghost to [try to] finish her schoolwork.

Given that Harry and Ron can barely think their way out of a paper bag, she would be an ideal target. Also, she's Muggleborn, so even more of a target.

OTOH, I've heard that Ms. Rowling does tend to identify with Hermione a lot, so I doubt she'll be the one.

There's a bit of foreshadowing in Book V that it might be Ron (you know, the

Spoiler

part where they find Mrs. Weasley weeping as a Boggart imitates her family, lying dead

?). I don't think so, though.

I hope it's Hagrid. Losing Dumbledore would mean, effectively, that Hogwarts would no longer be safe, and it can't be open for an entire year (Book VII). Hermione or Ron would just be entirely too cruel. That leaves Hagrid as the person we and the kids most have an emotional connection with, and who can be counted on to go down incredibly hard, and die very well.

Brad

 

[cignus_pfaccari]

of course he'll live through the series.. isn't it obvious that he's going to graduate and be the new teacher of Defense against the Dark Arts?

I believe that Ms. Rowling has commented that, if Harry lives, he'll most likely want to have nothing to do with the Dark Arts, defending or otherwise, for the rest of his life. He'll probably wind up on a Quidditch team somewhere.

Brad

 

[stevelabny]

last time we were promised a major death,
and one of the supporting characters got pushed through a curtain.
A CURTAIN!

whatever.

its gonna be dumbledore or hagrid. and theyll probably just get locked in a closet

 

[The Grumpy Celt]

It depends on how you define "main character." I only consider Harry, Ron and Harmione to be main characters.

Secondary characters are Dumbledore, Hagrid, Snape, etc.

Tertiary characters are Finch, Fudge, the Durley's.

It seems more likely a secondard character dies than Ron or Harmione bitting it - and Harry's not gonna die before, at most, the end of Book 7.

A good question is "Will it be a good guy or a villian?"

 

[Tarrasque Wrangler]

How about: Everyone goes down, a la the last scene in Reservoir Dogs?

 

[Aris Dragonborn]

My money's on Hagrid, though I think that Neville might be a strong possiblity.

As for romance, Ron and Hermione will hook up, and Harry and Ginny will end up marrying (after she graduates, of course), though Luna is a good possibility too.

As for the title of the book, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", Rowling has already stated that it refers to neither Harry or Voldemort. Any guesses as to who it refers to?

 

[Lady Mer]

Any guesses as to who it refers to?

My money's on the title referring to Hagrid. He's the only obvious halfblood I can think of, other than Harry or Voldemort.

 

[Laurel]

For who dies-- Neville or one of the other important oft mentioned people, but not part of the main trio. I think Dumbledore will get killed eventually, but I don't yet.

Ron and Hermione get together, or just strengthen thier relaionship.

Harry's gal may not even be part of it yet, though Ginny is a good guess as any. How old would she be again in this book? Compared to Harry's.....

As for the title of the next one- I think it will be someone new, or barely mentioned in the other books. So far her titles have introduced new people or items into the equation.
It could be that Dumbledore is the half-blood, not sure if we ever get told he is or is not. Also, could be the end for him with that revelation, so could answer two of the above questions.

 

[Someone]

Supposedly, Harry is protected because he´s living with his family. If Voldemort had half a brain he´d kill the Dursleys, then Potter.