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Rachael Adkins, Parkersburg WV — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:52:21 GMT

I know everyone must have tons of ideas, I can't wait to hear them all! I have to wonder if the ever loveable Neville might not bite the dust. Isn't he like Harry in so many ways? Can't you see him sacrificing himself for friends? Also, wouldn't it be crazy if some how Harry's scar was a kind of Horcrux? (Refresh my memory if only inanimate objects can be a horcrux.) Could that explain the duplication of some of Voldemort's powers to Harry? I've got lots more far fetched ideas. My main question still hangs around Sirius Black. Is he truly gone? Why was so little said about his death and where he went? What was behind that curtain? He was my favorite character so I hate to give up on him. I hate to toot my own horn, but I knew who would die in the last two books, but I really don't have any strong feeling about who it will be in this one. We can only hope one will be Voldemort, but would Rowling leave an open end if she perhaps wnated to ressurect the series later. Whea! Alright I'm done! Can't wait to hear what others have to say, so start posting!

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Nicole Stevens, Michigan — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:17:00 GMT

Quoted from the HP Lexicon: The term "Horcrux" is used to refer to any object in which a person has concealed a part of his or her soul. The object need not be inanimate; according to Dumbledore, a living creature can be used as a Horcrux, although it is risky to do so since the Horcrux in such a case is something that can move and think for itself, independently of the implanted fragment of soul.

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Barb — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:18:30 GMT

My theories: I think Snape is good and working with/for the Order. Dumbledore isn't really dead; he has his own horcrux(es) to 'revive' him (this may be too Hollywood, and just based from my own desire not to see him dead).The Prophesy that says Harry is the Chosen One really refers to Neville and not Harry. Harry will battle Voldemorte but it will be Neville who stumbles across the way to kills him.

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Pam Sams, Escondido CA — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:20:21 GMT

I believe that Harry will be the 7th horcrux and will kill himself inorder to save Hogwarts from Lord Voldamort.

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amy, St. Louis, MO — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:27:21 GMT

I can't see them killing off Harry, if they are planning a theme park around him.

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Catherine, Austin, TX — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:35:49 GMT

To Barb above: Not to rain on your parade, but I disagree with several of your statements, and here is why. First, as for Dumbledore having his own Horcruxes....while I agree with you, and am clinging to the hope that Dumbledore IS alive, I don't think it's because of Horcruxes. If memory serves, creating a Horcrux means giving up a part of your soul, or dividing it into 2 (or more, as the case may be) pieces, which Dumbledore specifically advises Harry is not a wise move. This is just MY reason why I don't think he has his own....and pure speculation. Second, if you will recall from The Order, Dumbledore tells Harry that although the way the Prophecy is worded could have been interpreted as either Harry or Neville, because Lord Voldemort CHOSE Harry, it is indeed Harry who is the person referred to. It said something about Voldemort hearing it and assuming it was Harry, thereby making it indeed become Harry. Boy am I rambling, but I think you see what I'm getting at, and if you look back at book 5, you will see. As for the Snape issue, I refuse to lose hope in that man. I've spent the last 8 years or so believing that he is good despite all the warnings, and I still do. I think for whatever reason he HAD to "kill" Dumbledore (the Unbreakable Vow, for one), and really isn't working for The Dark Lord. And one more thing, I agree with Barb about Neville playing a bigger role. I could see him being a great help to Harry in eliminating Voldemort.

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Onz, — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:41:29 GMT

I think that Hermione is going to die. Harry tries to save her but he can't so she dies.

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Louise Leahy, Center Point, Texas — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:43:21 GMT

Dumbledore is not dead -- maybe Harry's parent's and Sirius are hanging around in an accessible limbo, too.

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Rachael Adkins, Parkersburg WV — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:49:54 GMT

Yeah, I kind of see that whole thing maybe playing out Harry and Neville. I don't really think Dumbledore would create a Horcrux because he mentioned how it changed a person and not in a good way. Also, about the Horcrux, I don't think VOldemort would have meant to implant it in Harry, but could it have happened by accident?

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Melissa, Seattle WA — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:50:36 GMT

No, a Horocrux requires 1. an especially violent murder and 2. for the wizard to carve away part of their soul. I don't think Dumbledore would have done that. I think it's pretty obvious to think Harry's the last Horocrux and will have to sacrifice himself to off Voldemorte (the two deaths). I really hope the Rowlings isn't that lame of an author but I have to say that she has created a GREAT world but her literary talents beyond that leave a little to be desired.

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Jen, Cincinnati, Ohio — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:52:08 GMT

I predict we will discover that Dumbledore and Snape had an Unbreakable Vow; Snape had to do whatever it took to maintain his cover as a Death Eater. Snape will turn out to be good...

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rebecca thompson san diego, ca — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:56:15 GMT

Hi can hardly wait for the book. Re: Barb, Neville can't be the chosen one Dumbledore even said so. Remember when Harry found out it about neville he said that and Dumbledore said no Voldermort made the choice when he came after him and gave him his scar. But I do think that Neville will play a pivotal role. He came into his own, only surpassing Harry during the DA classes.Neville of course is very motivated because of his parents. I think that snape is working under Dumbledore's orders, that he told him about the unbreakable vow he was forced to take to protect Draco. When snape was fleeing with Draco across the grounds so he could disapporate, he took the time to "school" Harry on how to beat him. He told him that he had to work harder at closing his mind. I think that Snape is very good at this and has fooled Voldermort, remember he was a mole before. And that he will surprise Voldermort and help protect Harry (ala Darth Varder vs. the Emperor). Dumbledore is definetely dead J.k. Rowling said so, but Sirius is another matter. Will Lupin and Tonks, Harry and Ginny, and Ron and Hermoine pair up. Harry teaching at Hogwarts sounds great!

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Jennifer, Malvern, PA — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:56:48 GMT

It's obvious that Harry is the final horcrux. Voldemort can create a horcrux by splitting off part of his soul after the commission of a murder. So, since Harry has some of Voldemort's powers, he must be an accidental horcrux that happened when his parents were killed. Harry might survive, but he will at least lose his powers. As for who dies, Voldemort certainly, and Neville. Neville's got that innocent martyr thing going with his character, plus the prophecy may be getting interpreted wrong. Neville might be the chosen one after all.

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Taylor Yostelhoff — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:05:32 GMT

I hate to say it but I think Snape is actually good. There were hints from the scene where Snape kills Dumbledore that he actually wanted Snape to do it. this would be a good cover up for Snape because then he would remain Voldemort's most trusted servant. I like the idea about Neville killing Dumbledore but if I recall correctly, Harry and Neville both qualified to be the chosen one, but Voldemort chose harry.

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JennySu — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:06:07 GMT

Rowling has said that Dumbledore is dead, however she did not mention whether or not he will help Harry via his portrait on the wall in the headmaster's office, and if there is a photo of him in grimuald place then that would support my theory of him helping harry thru his portraits. Harry is the chosen one, becuase as explained in books 5 and 6 Voldemort marked him as his equal with the scar caused by the killing course and the transfer of his powers. Since we have only heard mention of the two way mirror once since sirius's death i think it will play a part in the last book, just as i think the veil in the department of mysteries is bound to have some important part in the last installment. I personally want to believe that snape is good, but there is so much to contradict that belief, just as there is so much that supports it. And then there is Aberforth, Dumbledore's brother, Rowling wouldn't have mentioned him in the 6th book if he wasn't important in some way. I think we will be seeing more from him in Deathly Hallows. It has been quite entertaining to make predictions and debate theories, but I think the only way we will truly have our answers or confirmations is to read the book, which I cannot wait to do. I'm looking forward to hear everyone else's ideas.

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Emma — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:28:15 GMT

Jo Rowling is a master plotter, and anyone who understands plots as she does can be certain that Snape will turn out to be on the side of Right in the last book. You don't set someone up as carefully as she has Snape and then -whoops- he really IS a Deatheater. A very untalented author MIGHT do that (though probably not) but not Rowling. As to who will die, there's a big difference being injecting a note of sadness by killing a couple of characters and killing characters whose death would end the whole series on a note of deep tragedy. In order to close HP on an uplifting note, the only Weasley who can die is Percy, and not before he shows his good side. A heroic death for Percy would be tragic for Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, but they could be proud of him. Killing Mr. or Mrs. Weasley, their other children, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Harry or Hagrid would mean the survivors had no chance of ever being really happy again, which is not how you end a book unless you are writing Gone With The Wind or Love Story. Harry is not a Horcrux.

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Dick Burk, West Palm Beach, FL — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:31:13 GMT

Dumbledor is alive. Snape's beginning lines were about bottling fame or glory etc and "even put a stopper in death". Dumbledor was asking Snape to "doit" before anyone else could. I would still like to see Harry and Hermoine end up together and stay at the school.

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Matt — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:33:12 GMT

I think the DA meetings will still go on because if anyone is going to help him defeat voldemort, they're going to need to know how to counter the things thrown at them. I believe R.A.B. is Sirius. Harry and Ginny won't get back together. Ron and Hermione will get together. I don't think Sirius is dead. I think Snape is sticking to Voldemort. I don't think Neville is going to be that important, but I do think he will help harry in some way. Voldemort and either Molly or Arthur.

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Glenda Waggoner, Texas City, Texas — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:35:54 GMT

Ok-Remember the time-turner of Hermione"s? They saved Buckbeak, remember? Thoughts-after huge battle when Harry defeats Voldemort(with Snape's help)they use the time-turner and go back to before Harry's parents were murdered and stop Voldemort then before his powers and followers grow. And I believe, sadly, Voldemort's faithful one(not Snape) is Molly Weasley(Ron's Mom).Remember she comes from "witch royalty", purebloods, and when, in Prisoner of Azkaban, when the boys are returning to Hogwarts-she runs and says "Don't lose him" while handing the shaggy rat,aka Wormtail to Ron. Did she know all along who the rat really was and that is why Voldemort entrusted it to the Weasley family? As sad as that is, I still think there will be a satisfying "Good triumphs evil" ending when the last chapter (so far) is written.

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Eunoia — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:38:07 GMT

JK has always said that people who die will stay dead. She's not bringing anyone back. The only good thing about Dumbledore dying (there is nothing good about Sirius dying even though he was a bit abrasive) is that he will definitely live on in his portraits; I can't wait until he first speaks from the wall of the headmaster's (now headmistress') office. Dumbledore does not have a horcrux. Besides the fact that JK said that whoever dies stays dead, horcruxes are evil dark magic. Does anyone really think that Dumbledore would willingly give up part of his soul? Snape is "good." A total git, but in terms of the Order vs Voldemort, he's definitely on the good side. When Snape stood over Dumbledore and Dumbledore said "Please," I thought it was pretty obvious that he was asking Snape to fulfill his part of the deal. As if Dumbledore would plead for his life! Snape killing Dumbledore is absolutely the best way for Snape the spy to bind Voldemort to him even tighter than he already is. By sacrificing himself, Dumbledore not only made Snape into the Order's best ally (and Voldemort's worst enemy), but he also saved Draco from being a murderer or being murdered. Also, Neville is not the chosen one, that was pretty blatantly explained and talked about between Dumbledore and Harry in The Order of the Phoenix. Plus, Dumbledore said that the prophecy is just that, a prophecy and that all prophecies don't come true. The only reason this one is coming true is because Voldemort is trying so hard to make it *not* come true. As for who dies, I really hope that it's not Hagrid or any of the Weasleys, not even Percy. Everyone else is fair game. Even Harry.

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Steve H, Arlington VA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:40:16 GMT

My conclusion: Harry finds and disposes of the remaining horcrux, but it is Neville who actually finishes Voldemort, not Harry. And the other character that dies is Hagrid.

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Katie Skudlarek,Houston,Tx — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:46:28 GMT

Good Point about Harry being the last Horcrux. I never even thought about it until now.I do think that it would be too obvious that Ron would die. Because Ron is the one who is weakest. And everyone expects him to die. I think even though Hermione is the smartest wizard out of all them relating to the book smarts she will die because no one is expecting it. Since Harry loves Ginny as he said in the last book (6) she maybe the big death also. Just my Thoughts. -Katie Skudlarek

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Katie Skudlarek,Houston,Tx — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:46:29 GMT

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Donna Ocala, FL — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:52:53 GMT

I predicted on the Mugggle.net site that Harry will live, but at the cost of his powers a while back. Harry's most desperate desire is to belong, to have a family. He's got sort of a family in the Wizarding world and in order to save what he loves best, he will have to give it up.

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Julie, Pasadena, MD — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:58:40 GMT

Harry's parents are dead. JKR has specifically said that they are dead and won't be coming back to life. I think Dumbledore is dead as well. Every one of Harry's "protectors" has died... his parents, Sirius, Dumbledore... and now it is time for Harry to stand up and fight Voldemort on his own, without help. I doubt Harry is a horcrux because when Voldemort killed Harry's parent's, he also intended to kill Harry. He did not intend to make Harry a horcrux. JKR has said the final word in the last book is "scar." I think it will end with Ron as an old man sitting in front of the fire surrounded by his grandchildren with them begging for him to tell them again the story of Harry Potter. He will begin the story along these lines... "The first time Harry Potter heard the truth about his scar..."

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Tracy, Virginia Beach, VA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:08:48 GMT

Holy cow!!! The first comment about Harry being the seventh Horcrux just floored me! I never thought about it before -- I think it would depend on exactly how a Horcrux is created. Slughorn told Tom Riddle that to make a Horcrux, you had to murder someone (the murder splits your soul) and say an incantation. If you say the incantation first, then Harry could be a Horcrux. If not, Voldemort didn't have time to make the Horcrux when he gave Harry the scar. Anyway, I think (hope) the two to die will be Voldemort (obviously) and Snape (maybe too obvious as well). I don't think Harry will die, and not Ron or Hermione either. I hope there is time for some Quidditch in the last book!

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Bird, San Diego, CA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:16:17 GMT

I'll bet that once the readers are told more about unbreakable vows, it turns out that one unbreakable vow cannot be compromised by one that's made at a later time. I think that Snape had an unbreakable vow with Dumbledore never to betray him, which is why Dumbledore had such seemingly blind trust in Snape no matter what any one else says. Therefore, Dumbledore is not dead, and the whole thing at the top of the tower was staged for Voldemort's benefit. Snape didn't really kill Dumbledore, but he didn't die because the unbreakable vow Snape had with Narcissa was made invalid by a previous one with Dumbledore.

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Felicia, Manchester, NH — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:19:15 GMT

You all bring up Great points. The scar resembling a horcrux is definately a unique idea however I really do not want to believe its true. (Come on none of us wants to see him die!) Besides, doesn't he have to destroy ALL the horcruxes BEFORE killng Voldemort? Correct me if I'm wrong but that wouldn't make sense seeing as he would have to kill himself before V. and well it just doesn't work that way. I also read a quote from JK Rowling that made a comment about not being the type of author that kills off the main character in order to prevent other authors in the future to 'continue' the series. I got the impression she wasn't going to do that after reading the quote many times. There are still so many questions to be answered, I have a feeling Sirius might help a bit somehow. Another thing I've never heard from any one else is that why isn't Dumbledore going to be on a portrait in the headmaster's office? All the other headmasters are there. Can someone fill me in on why this isn't a possibility? Harry could get some decent advice there, but then maybe thats too easy. In any case, ever since I heard someone dies in this book I've had this feeling it is Neville. Possibly George (he is the less-heard-from twin). Whoever it is, I know its going to be an emotional book.

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Shell, Tucson, AZ — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:22:31 GMT

JK Rowling has stated explicitly in an interview that Dumbledore is dead and not coming back. That was a favorite theory of mine, too. My question is whether one can create a horicrux unknowingly/unwillingly? For why would Voldemort decide to create a horicrux in Harry? (Although I now need to go reread the scenes with Harry and Lord Voldy to see whether Voldemort was happy to just kill Harry or if something more nefarious is going on. Hmm...)

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B, Salem Oregon — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:23:37 GMT

Harry is a Squib. That's right, you read that correctly, I think Harry has no magic of his own whatsoever. I believe firmly that all of his power comes from the scar, which is Voldemort's final Horcrux. This explains why Harry has the ultra rare Parseltongue ability, why his wand is identical to Voldemort's and explains why the hat offered him a choice of houses rather than picking one...because he confused the hat. It explains some of Dumbledore's more obscure comments such as his comment about scars being useful. In order for Voldemort to be defeated therefore, this final Horcrux must be broken. I am not a fan of the "Harry must die" club and so I believe that a way will be found for Harry to dispel the Horcrux thus costing himself his own magic in the process. When this happens, it will only be after all of the other Horcruxes have been broken, and will likely be in the middle of a face-off with Voldemort and his gang of Death Eaters. The resulting surge of power when Voldemort receives the last of his lost power from Harry's Horcrux, and he is rendered mortal simultaneously will leave him momentarily reeling. In this moment of shock and vulnerability Snape will strike out at Voldemort. The resulting battle will end with Voldemort dead and Snape mortally wounded, allowing for the redemption of Snape's character arc. In the end Harry will have to say goodbye to his boyhood friends, leaving behind the people he met during his years in Hogwarts, just as all children leave behind their school chums as they go out into the real world after graduation. He must move on past the magical days of his youth, and join the "real" world, just like any other child becomming an adult. Sure, they will promise to stay in contact, and there will be tears and promises that they will always remain friends...but the reality is that most children eventually lose touch with the friends of their youth as their lives go their separate ways. This is not tragic; it is natural and normal. In the end Harry will understand that everything will be fine, and that while he may be finished with magic, the adventure of the rest of his life is still waiting for him. This is the heart and soul of the final book; JK's final message to her children: In all of our lives there comes a time to grow up, leave behind the enchanted days of our childhood and make our way in the real world.

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Patrick Langford — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:25:29 GMT

I think that if Harry is Lord Voldemort's horcrux, then LV had already used it. Think about it, no one was trying to kill HP in the first few books. When LV was reborn in the grave yard he used HP blood to complete the spell. That's when LV tried to kill Harry and avoid the prophency. Who dies, Ron, Harry and Krom, leaving Hermione to teach at the school a heart broken teacher.

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harryfan — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:26:24 GMT

I'm not putting money on anybody, but I would like to remind you that Dumbledore knew the poison had no antidote. I read him as almost begging Snape to kill him, knowing he was dying anyway (and possibly in great pain). I am as intrigued with the yes/no possibilities of Snape as I am with Harry.

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Darrell Goslin — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:30:42 GMT

I strongly believe that Dumbledore is actually dead. If you recall from book six, Dumbledore's last words were "Severus...please..." (just before Snape did the Avada Kedavra). I believe that Dumbledore was acutally asking Snape to follow through on instructions that Dumbledore had given him sometime before. Something like...if I ever get into this situation, you must end my life. Dumbledore was not pleading for mercy when he said "Severus...please...," he was pleading for Snape to finish the job. If this theory is correct, then Snape is and always was good (not evil) and Dumbledore is truly dead. I also think Snape is good because Dumbledore always had complete faith in him. If Dumbledore says he's good, then I believe it. Another reason I believe Dumbledore is dead is that in order for Voldemort to die, Harry must face him alone. Harry cannot count on Dumbledore's help and must finish Voldemort himself. I think Voldemort will be one of the characters that dies, but I have no thoughts on who else will die.

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cahuna333 phx, az — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:31:50 GMT

Just thinking, the prophecy states that "Nether must die by the hand of the other but nether can live while the other survives. Could be Neville..

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Donna — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:35:19 GMT

I think Percy will die and his poor mother will find out after or just before that he's spying for the Order. One of the Weasleys is definitely out. Snape is a good guy-for several reasons most of which were already mentioned but also, he owes James his life and since James died, that debt goes to Harry making him my #2 guess for the dying characters. Also on my short list of possible deaths: Wormtail because he also owes Harry his life. Dumbledore would never make a horcrux because it requires murder and he's always said there are worse things than death. I predict that a major character will be revealed to be a vampire as well because we've had several mentions of vampires but no main characters. I also believe most of this book is about what happens to wizards when they die.

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Mark M, Irving TX — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:37:42 GMT

Twelearney's prophecy said the one with the power to defeat the dark lord approaches. And who did Aberforth catch listening at the door? SNAPE!!! So the way I see it ending Voldemort finishes off Harry and while he is distracted in his celebration Snape slinks out of the back ground and avada kedavras him.

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David McConaha, Indianapolis, Indiana — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:40:53 GMT

I want to get this in writing. I believe the kid who is referenced in the prophecy is Draco. It was obvious he couldn't kill Dumbledore because he is a good character. Snape had to be the one to kill Dumbledore because they needed to keep Draco alive. Remember this post because it will be true.

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Laurel and Anna Lee Robbins, Peachtree City, Georgia — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:55:08 GMT

I think that if Voldemort does happen to die, that he may turn into a ghost. You can only turn into a ghost if you are afraid of death, which he's got to be because he set out a plan that gave him seven other lives, and he is almost imposible to hunt down and kill. If he does turn into A ghost, I am sad to say but death eaters may carry ot his orders as a ghost, but they may leave him knowing he can't do anything to them if they leave. It all depends on if Voldemort does die and if his death eaters stay loyal to him as a ghost.

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Gjohnson — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:03:56 GMT

I think that Dumbledore will come back and the pet phoenix will play apart in bringing him back from the dead. I think that Harry is an accidental horcux and Snape was working under Dumbledore's order to kill him so make it look like he was dead and fulfill upon the unbreakable vow. My questions is what does Harry's aunt Petunia play in this? Dumbledore went out of his way to assure that Harry could come back to his aunts one last time and that would offer him some protection from He Who Must Not be Named because of the type of spell his mother used to save Harry (which they refer to as "old magic") and Petunia has a bigger role in keeping Harry safe. I think Voldemort is afraid of Petunia because of the type of magic she used. I think the 2 deaths are obviously Voldemort and maybe Snape. I think Snape will sacrifice him self for Harry and vindicate him self in the process but I also think that Snape is a vampire as eluded to by Lupin when he asked the class to do reports on vampires when he was Defens of the dark arts teacher.

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Denise and Nathan, Meadville Pennsylvania — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:04:41 GMT

The idea that Harry is the last Horcrux and must sacrifice himself actually makes alot of sense. If you remember the Prophecy's exact words were, "Neither can live while the other survives" and therefore making that theory a very good one, and as for Dumbledore having his own Horcrux is a ridiculous thought, If I remember correctly, to make a horcrux is an extreme act of evil, Dumbledore simply wouldn't do that, but I do think He might of found a way to preserve his soul in his Petronus, or the Pensieve, as it holds his memories and memories have a connection to the soul.

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Dennis Fort Myers Beach fl — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:05:15 GMT

Will there be a star wars moment when Voldemont says to Harry come my son a rule by my side and the night his parents died we find that his father was split in 2 the evil and good sides ? since I do not read or watch harry i have no clue so It is just a guess I am sure there will be someone akin to a trekky or how ever that is spelled but a Potty or something like that that will tell me how that could not be so and give me 9 reasons why a quote passages from the books that show why I am wrong but when it is made up ?

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Liz, Orlando, FL — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:11:25 GMT

Since Neville Longbottom was the other child who could have fulfilled the prophecy foretold by Trelawney, I think he may be the underdog hero who will do in Voldemort but will die in the process.

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jack romine st.louis missouri — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:17:54 GMT

harry can't be a horocrux because in book five voldemort tried to possess harry and it did not work and dumbledore said there was a certain spell ou had to say to make a horocrux plus wouldn't dumbledore know if he was and tell harry the truth dumbledore is not a fool he would know also snape can't be good because dumbledore is the strongest wizard in the world and would not make an unbreakable vow to let snape keep cover even if he has to kill him ecause dumbledore is one of the few cunning good guys that could find and destroy the horocruxes.

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Anne, North Conway, New Hampshire — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:24:56 GMT

Interesting theories all of you. I have a few myself. I think that Harry/Harry's scar being a Horcrux is a fascinating theory - I'll have to think about that one. I do think Harry will die but I also have a wild theory that Neville is actually the chosen one and that he will kill Voldemort and Harry will die protecting Neville. All this time Harry and his specialness has distracted Voldemort from the actual Chosen One - Neville - thus keeping him safe(r). Well we shall see. I also believe that despite appearances Snape is working for the greater Good and will have his own very important role to play in bringing Lord V down. And yes, I do beleive that Dumbledore is indeed dead.

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Anne, North Conway, new Hampshire — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:26:47 GMT

P.S. Even though Dumbledore said Neville isn't the chosen One he has also made the point several times that he does make mistakes...

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Laurie, Wichita KS — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:28:54 GMT

I'm counting the days until mid-July--great days those will be. I believe Snape is on the right side while still extremely flawed. I HOPE Harry, Hermione, and Hagrid will not die, but I didn't want Sirius or Dumbledore to die either. Question: why can paintings be alive if photos are not--i.e., Harry's parents?

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Jo Ann Burman, El Paso, TX — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:44:10 GMT

I don't believe that Dumbledore could have a Horcrux. The only death that we know that Dumbledore was responsible for was that of the dark wizard, Grindelwald in 1945. That was apparently a justified killing, which doesn't seem to fill the need to perform the ultimate evil needed to create a Horcrux. Besides, J.K. Rowling was asked, pointblank, if Dumbledore was truely dead and she answered in the affirmative. I can see at least one of the Weasleys dying, simply because of the boggart that Molly tried to remove in "Order of the Phoenix". J.K. Rowling often puts in little hints like that in her books, written in such a way that you are never certain if it is a hint or a device to move the plot along. Personally, I'm hoping for the "prat", Percy. He seems to be the most useless of the Weasleys. Maybe that is how he redeems himself for the rotten way he has treated his family for the past two books.

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csm — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:55:17 GMT

The initials R.A.B. must belong to Regulus Black. I rememeber reading in Book 5 about a locket found in the Black's residence. The locket wouldn't open. Could this be one of the horcruxes that Harry will be looking for? I can hardly wait for Book 7.

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Kate, Tampa FL — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:10:02 GMT

Lots of info to digest here. First, I hope that Dumbledore and Sirius both come back (this is, after all a teen soap opera set in a magical world)...Dumbledore always believed that love was the greatest magic of all. Perhaps the love he had for the school and the students have for him may be enough to overcome even an untimely death. As for Snape...I remember reading that in order to do the Avada Kedavra curse correctly, the caster must truly WANT to kill the victim. Snape and Dumbledore argued in the forest and Hagrid overheard them...Dumbledore made Snape promise to do something just as he made Harry promise to make him drink the poisoned potion in the cave. Maybe Dumbledore made Snape promise to kill him when the time came...in order to protect Harry, Draco (the weasel), and the rest of the school. Snape didn't know about the Death Eaters coming in the castle - he was caught by suprise. He had to protect Draco because of the Unbreakable vow he made to Narcissa...AND because of the promise he made to Dumbledore. Regardless, I really hope all the questions about Snape are answered in the last book. As for who will die...my guess is that Snape will die trying to save Harry - proving his goodness at last. The second, I would have to guess Ron. Harry has saved so many members of that family, it would have to figure at some point he would lose on of them...and Ron is a likely candidate. Herminoe is too smart, plus she is in love with Ron so it would make his death that much more poignant. Just some thoughts...

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Kendra, Seattle, Wash. — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:29:46 GMT

I think that Harry won't be able to beat Voldemort and Neville will actually take over and kill Voldemort to avenge his parents.

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Felix, Mertown, Idaho — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:39:32 GMT

just accept that dumbledore is dead. he isnt coming back. harry will have to do it on his own. neville will mooch the kill on voldemort because he is a stud. i cant wait to read the book.

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Long Beach, CA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:42:08 GMT

I'd b surprised if Harry does not die. His parents are dead. He separated himself from Ginnie (sp?), because of the challenges ahead. Things did not work out with him and the other girl. I think things are set up for Harry to die a heroic death, particularly since he does not have a family or love interest to tie him down. Also, "[n]either can live while the other survives," can also be read to mean that they must either both live, or they both must live, because "survive" suggests that the other has perished. Otherwise, one would still be dead already, rather than having both up and about. Thus, there cannot be one man standing, though I don't see Harry deliberately committing suicide. It will probably more along the lines of a climatic battle.

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mike bryan, long beach, ca. — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:53:17 GMT

maybe this is to easy but doesnt it make sense that snape is working for the good guys and LV finds out and kills him for it. if that works then we just ned to find one person to kill off. i dont think its harry through couldnt it just be LV

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Asil Morgan, Providence, RI — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:59:03 GMT

I think Harry is a Horcrux, I think Dumbledor is dead, and I think Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid et al will live..but I am afraid we will loose a Weasley....the squib thing is interesting and makes me wonder what role Dudley has..he is Harry's blood relative and they were born the same year.....and I am really afraid we will loose Lupin.

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Sabrina Houston TX — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:04:15 GMT

Here's a theory NO ONE has mentioned. Snape was very much in love with Lily Evans! When Snape was terrorized by James Potter as a teen, Lily came to his defense, he called her a mudblood (no doubt to save face)--and summarily lost the love of his life. WHY ELSE WOULD THAT HAVE BEEN THE MEMORY HE TRIED TO HIDE FROM HARRY? I can see Snape ultimately sacrificing himself for Harry out of his love for Lily--care for a glimpse into the pensieve, anyone? As for the other death, Hagrid is likely, Ron is slow (but still capable of surprises), Hermione is too smart. My vote is either on Neville, Ginny, Mr. or Mrs. Weasley.

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Dawer, Nashville, Tennessee — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:11:40 GMT

First of all, harry is not a horcrux. You have to destroy all the horcruxes in order to kill Voldemort. So how can he kill himself and then kill Voldemort??? and Dumbledore would never murder someone to make a horcrux. He is dead. That is it. however, Serius is another story. I don't think he is dead. There is more to that curtain and that other room in the ministry of magic...the one that's door was locked. Finally, Snape is not evil. He was only doing what Dumbledore told him to do. Remember in the 6th book when Dumbledore and Snape were in the forest arguing and Snape said no, i won't do it and then he ran out angry. Obviously, Dumbledore asked him to kill him...why? I'm not sure. We all no Dumbledore would never beg for his life. That was obvious after the encounter with Voldemort at the end of the 5th book. He is also never wrong. Yes, he says he makes mistakes but he is not wrong about Snape. As for who dies, I think it will be Voldemort but i don't think Harry dies. My best guess would be Snape just because i know Voldemort wont be happy to hear that he was tricked all along.

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dawer, Nashville, Tennessee — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:18:21 GMT

Let me just also add on to how I said Snape isn't evil. When he first came onto the rooftop it specifically said that he did a sweep of what was going on. He saw both broomsticks. Remember, he knew Harry had an invisibility cloak. Don't you think he would have connected the dots???? I know he would have.

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Nicole Vu, San Jose, CA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:19:11 GMT

Most people think RAB has to be Regulus Black. JKR knows that it's a simple connection, and it's so obvious. But since it's so obvious, maybe he's not the one. Maybe it's someone mentioned only once in the previous books, and later makes a bigger appearance in the Deathly Hallows. We realy didn't know about Slughorn before Half-Blood Prince, but he makes a huge impact, because he tells Harry [okay, he was drunk, but he still told Harry] about the Horcruxes. But, everything's possible, and the only one who knows for sure is JKR, so we ust have to wait until July [unless some information somehow leaks out].

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Mobfish, Phoenix, Arizona — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:22:02 GMT

Here is a thought no one has had yet. In the scene in the GOF at the cematary. Voldemort walks around with many gaps in his inner circle. His number 2 in command is absence. It is none other than...................."Neville's Grandma". You read it here first ladies and gents...think about it, it explains alot.

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Sheila, Omaha, NE — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:23:07 GMT

Does anyone remember Dumbledore saying in Book 6 to Draco that there are ways to bring people back from the dead or make them appear dead or something like that? Also, he'll always be at the school for those who are loyal to him. RAB is Regulus Black. I like the idea of Harry taking the DADA job. Snape is good and probably did make the unbreakable vow with Dumbledore a long time ago. Percy dying, that would be sweet, but I doubt it. How about Voldemort and Beatrix Lestrange, or Malfoy's dad or Lupin or McGonagall. Neville killing Lestrange (didn't she torture his parents) would be cool too.

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Glen Rasmussen Oak Hill NC — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:13:32 GMT

I think that Harry and Hermione get MARRIED, one of the "deaths" just COULD be a figure of speech, at his wedding to Hermione, Harry says "That's the end ( death) of my life as a Batchelor!" But, Harry and Hermy MUST get MARRIED, and then THEY run the School together!

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Dave Morganton, North Carolina — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:24:19 GMT

This is how the 7th book and movie will ( or should ) end: There is a huge fire at the Dursley's House ( the "muggles" that hate magic ), and, when the firemen hear a noise from under the stairs, they break through and find Harry, at 21 years old, talking to himself, and because he says stuff about magic and wizards, etc. he gets sent to a mental institute, IE, the whole story, all 7 books/movies turn out to be Harry's imagination while going batty locked under the stairs, his scar being from brain damage.

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b.b. ohio — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:25:12 GMT

i believe that when voldemort kiled harry's mother it was a horicrux. when voldemort used harry's blood to come back to human form it released it and thus the horicrux was destroyed.

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Kelvin, Chattanooga, Tn — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:42:40 GMT

I do believe that all that are dead are truly dead. The one Voldermort feared the most was Dumbledore. Dumbledore was incredibly smart so I believe he has a final part to play in this final book. It may very well be through his portraits or even his pensieve. Remember he left Harry clues many times via the pensieve. I also do believe Snape is battling with his loyalties and will play a significant role may be even killing Voldermort himself since he too is a half blood prince. I think he is indeed loyal to Dumbledore but despises Harry. He tolerates him only because of Dumbledore. Now that Dumbledore is gone I doubt he will do much to help Harry. Harry I do believe will die. His arrogance and his lack of willingness to learn his studies has made him a blooming idiot. I doubt seriously he is a horcrux unless it is by accident. I do believe Voldermort is the other one to die. Rowling has already said that she would end the series in a way that it can never be resurrected. Afterall, she wrote the ending back in 1990 before she started the series, with one exception, the deaths are different. She also commented that she understands now why writers kill off their heroines. She has been writing these books for 17 + years and she is ready to move on to something else. She admits that she will never have another book as successful as Harry Potter. Neville, I believe as the rest of the gang will have as much as a role in helping Harry find the remaining Horcruxes and defending Hogwarts against the death eaters. Let's not forget that powers that protect Hogwarts and the secret chambers still exist. Not everyone except a parseltongue can enter making it accessible only to Voldermort and Harry. I would imagine one of the Horcruxes is in the Chamber of Secrets. But, I guess we will have to wait to read the book to find out. But, I have enjoyed everyones commments. I think they are inciteful and I can't wait to read the book.

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Melissa, Hoover, Alabama — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:53:57 GMT

Dumbledore will live on in the picture in the headmasters chamber, but no resurrection is my guess. Snape will be redeemed. I have to confess it's really hard not to like Alan Rickman's character. Even when he's an ass, it's comical...save for killing Dumbledore. I can't imagine Harry attending Hogwarts in DH because I can't imagine him putting so many people he loves in jeopardy. On the American book jacket, Harry has the Slytherin locket around his neck and he's surrounded by deatheaters. I'm sure I read Sirius' mirror will come into play in Harry reestablishing communication with Sirius. Voldemort HAS to die. Maybe Harry's scar is a horcrux created when Lily Potter was killed, but Harry doesn't have to die to get rid of the scar...maybe a little fileted. I'm dying for Order of the Phoenix to come out. Those final battle scene read so cinematically.

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Liz, Goleta CA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:03:56 GMT

Where are the remaining horcruxes hidden? Dumbledore tells explicitly. It's not Harry. It's a race to recover them. Yes, there are ways of hidding Draco, so that everyone will think he's dead - thus the curtain the room of mysteries. Snape is good, plain and simple. Examine the cover jacket - both Voldemort and Harry are reaching for someting, w/o their wands - a horcrux? Can't use the same wands on each other, Voldemort can possess Harry. Both Snape owes Harry (by Harry's father saving his life - old magic) and Wormtail (old magic) owes him. Will come to help Harry in book 7. Remember, JK said, even though the book will end, there will be much to talk about.... I think she is going to tie up many lose ends, but leave us to our imaginations as to how the rest of the characters live in our imagination and perhaps what happened in some of the action scenes. Harry will live. Bet my double copy of book 3 on it!

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Ron Portz, Woodinville, Washington — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:05:35 GMT

Of course Harry is the last horcrux. V was prepared to make the last one with the murder of James Potter. Can he get rid of it without killing himself? What do dementors do when they kiss you? Someone mentioned vampire foreshadowing. RAB said he would be dead by the time V read his note. Maybe undead? Another option for RAB is Rabastan Lestrange, with the virtue that he is not dead. Deaths in book 7? Snape (V does not reward those that pose a threat to his leadership by offing the only wizard he ever feared) and Tom Riddle. Harry teaches DADA his 7th year, afterward marries Ginnie and lives happily ever after next door to Mrs. Hermione and Ron Weasley.

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Tim, Kansas City, KS — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:42:31 GMT

Just a thought. If Harry's scar is a horcrux then that means that he is carrying a piece of LV's soul inside him in addition to his own soul. What if LV strikes Harry with the death curse and instead of killing Harry kills himself instead. Harry's soul might keep him alive in the end, because Voldemort would be destroying his own horcrux (soul).

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Michael, Woodstock Valley, CT — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:34:30 GMT

Great theories, all...Here are my two cents: Snape is good, the unbreakable promise to Dumbledore had to be the reason Snape zapped him. I do not think that Harry or anyone in his 'gang' will kick the bucket. In fact, I don't think that Big Bad Lord Voldy will die either. I beleive that when the last horocrux is destroyed, something will happen to both Harry and Voldy, rendering both of them without magic. And I think that Neville will play a vital role in making this happen. (Voldy will eventually find himself in Azkaban) As for who dies? I think it will be Snape and Draco...may be a long shot but I think that Draco will find himself in a situation where Harry is about to be killed (by a death eater?)and Draco jumps in the mix to save Harry, and dies in the process. I think Snape may die in a battle where he saves Harry from Draco's Daddy.... Anywho, those are just my thoughts.... One more thing, in regards to B, Salem Oregon's comment - "JK's final message to her children: In all of our lives there comes a time to grow up, leave behind the enchanted days of our childhood and make our way in the real world." You couldn't be farther from the truth! We are all children at heart, which makes these books so popular for people of all ages. If we leave our enchanted days of childhood behind, what a boring life it would be!!!

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Juniper Yeager-Espejo, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:05:40 GMT

I think that Harry is not a Horcrux but that his wand is. Previously it has been stated that Harry and Lord V share the same tail feathers of the same Phoenix in their wands. Also, the wand maker went missing in the last book which I think occurred because Voldermort was looking for this particular horcrux and found out that Harry was given the wand/horcrux. I also believe this is where Harry is truly going to have to "shine" because the moral of the story-- (and Dumbledore has hinted at many times) is that magic has made many magicians arrogant towards non-magical creatures. Harry will have to detroy all the horcuxs including is own wand. Essentially, Harry will have to destroy Voldrmort without the use of magic. Just my thought.

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l rutt — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:39:55 GMT

Syrius Black dies in this movie, Dumbledore dies in Half Blooded prince, Harry and harmonie in the last one

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muffy L.A., CA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:43:27 GMT

Sorry, I didn't have the time to read all comments but wanted to chime in. No way Harry's dying - these are children's books! Not only is your hero not dying - evil isn't triumphing as a result! That's also why Harry isn't a horcrux. I'd say Hagrid, Snape and Voldemort are not long for this world. The first two will die protecting Harry. The last won't. But needless to say, lo' these many years after I first heard of Harry Potter on NPR, I'm eagerly awaiting the end of the series! It might have been some kids' youth, but it was my 20s!

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katie canton, ga — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:49:56 GMT

Is it possible that Harry himself could be the seventh horcrux?

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Cody Barfield, Simsbury, CT — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:45:29 GMT

I think that the 2 people that die are Harry and Voldemort. I think Harry is a horcrux. The way I think it'll turn out is that Harry will have to die, and then Neville will kill Voldemort. Another theory I have that no one has mentioned yet: what if Hermoine is related to Harry? I mean, Harry's mom was a mudblood, right? Wouldn't it be possible for one of Hermoine's parents to be related to Harry's mom. And how would that effect the outcome of the story? Snape is not evil. The theory about the unbreakable vow is reasonable, but I think there's more to it than that. Finally, Dumbledore is dead and he is not coming back. Sirius is a different matter. It would be cool to see him make a dramatic entrance in the upcoming book.

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cape — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:10:36 GMT

i think that Harry will die and Neville will kill Voldemort and that Neville will become a Herbology teacher. I also think that maybe Ginny or Hermione will die trying to save Harry.

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Justin Saine, Tmmins, ON — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:32:55 GMT

Harry WAS a horcrux, but Lord V removed the part of his soul at the end of GOF! Hence the gleam in Dumledore's eye! Harry won't die! Hermione will, and Ron will end up with luna!

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S Douglas, York, PA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:08:36 GMT

A couple of possibilities come to mind. Harry is/was a Horcrux, inadvertently created by Voldemort when he killed Lilly Potter. The blood taken from Harry, unwillingly given, may have been the process to transfer the soul back to Voldemort. Remember, Voldemort's condition at various places in the books have him as something worse than dead - souless? Another possibility is that Harry is a Horcrux and, at the end of the day, will need to give up all his magical powers (obtained unintentionally from Voldemort) and effectively become a squib. His knowledge of the hidden world of magic and his lost powers would be too much to bear and too great a risk for the wizarding community. Remember the memory charm? Harry gets his memory wiped, at the end, he is back in the muggle world, where he, unlike other wizards, can function comfortably and all he is left with is a "scar." Ties it all up with little chance of a sequal - even Mungo's couldn't fix Lockhart. But, what if Dudley's kid were to become a wizard? That is a story for another day.

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Ryan, Ypsilanti, MI — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:41:23 GMT

I need to clarify that Rowling didn't say just two people die in Book 7. She said that two people die that she didn't plan on dying, and that one person doesn't die who she planned on dying. (In her words, the character gets a "reprieve".) The point is, more than 2 people are likely to die...but of those, 2 she hadn't originally planned on killing off. Also, I think Dumbledore is dead, but will show up in Book 7 via the portraits.

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Anne, New York, NY — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:43:19 GMT

I think that RAB is Borgin, the remaining proprietor of the Dark Arts place in Knockturn Alley. He was in a position to figure out exactly what Tom Riddle was doing, and Tom had access to at least a couple of the horcrux objects through his store (the cup and the locket). Borgin expressed a certain dislike of Lucius Malfoy the minute the Malfoys were out of his store, and Draco blackmailed him over the Vanishing Cabinet in the shop. He has motive to say that enough is too much already.

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Chris, SLC UT — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:51:46 GMT

Sorry to rain on everyones parade but i doubt harry is the last horcrux. It wouldnt make any since for Voldemort to kill Harry's parents and then make Harry a final horcrux just to try and take him out. The first book he orders Quirrell to kill harry, the 4th book in the grave yard he attempts to kill harry, book 5 he merges with harry daring dumbledore to kill him. If harry was a final Horcrux why would Voldemort want him dead.

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Chris Lee, Clarksville, MD — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:56:09 GMT

I'm convinced about this one. Dumbledore is really dead and Snape really killed him but Snape is Dumbledore's man. Here's why: Once Dumbledore had drunk the liquid in the cave, he was doomed and knew it. He was in unspeakable pain and would have remained so for as long as he lived. He more or less forecasts this when he tells Harry how V would protect his horcrux. His plea to Snape was not begging Snape save him but to kill him and remove him from his agony. This explains why Snape is so angry at Harry's comments afterwards. Snape has just done the hardest, bravest thing he has ever done and Harry is reviling him.

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Anonymous — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:59:36 GMT

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Rory Hyde — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:04:41 GMT

Interesting theory about Harry being an accidental horcrux - I will have to ponder on that a bit. I think Prof. McGonagall is a spy for the dark lord and she will be one of the ones who dies. Percy redeeming himself and being the second one is intriguing too, and remember, we aren't limited to two deaths. JKR said AT LEAST two characters die. I just can't wait for the book, but I know I will be depressed once I finish it. I hope she has another series in the works.

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jiab(Harry's fan),vientiane LAOS — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:09:10 GMT

i think Neville could kill voldermort instead Harry

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Jaimie, Michigan — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:19:47 GMT

I'm starting to wonder if RAB is not Regulus, but someone else. Maybe RAB is just rearranged and the person is ARB, BAR, or ABR. Just a thought.

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Donna, Maryland — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:22:59 GMT

These have all been fun to read. Here are my theories, for what it's worth: Harry survives. He has to. Otherwise, you've got a series of books where an evil wizard makes a child's life miserable and then kills him at a very young age. Very depressing and pointless, so I doubt that will happen. Who dies? As much as I hate to say it, I think it's Hagrid, who has been becoming more and more expendable throughout the series. I also fear that Molly too will die - the good mom who worried about everyone's safety but her own. Snape will turn out to be on Harry's side, if not exactly good: remember Sirius' point that the world isn't divided into "good people versus deatheaters". Personally, I can't wait for July 21!

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win, denver, co — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:27:30 GMT

If Harry Potter is a horacrux then perhaps Snape kills Harry after Harry kills Lord Voldemort. I have two more theories: Perhaps Neville kills Snape and Harry kills Lord Voldemort or Harry kills Snape and Neville kills Lord Voldemort.

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Jessica, Richmond, VA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:28:02 GMT

snape has to be good -- JKR studied classics, she knows the constructs of classic literature, and one of the great themes of classics is the redemptive character arc. within the potter-verse, there is only one character who is a member of slytherin house AND a death-eater (snape). slughorn proves that not everyone to come out of slytherin is bad - he may be a bit dense, but he's not a baddie. but there is no other character who has been a death eater and stands a chance at redemption, except for snape. also, JKR stated that at least two people will die in the final book. i think that the series cannot end happily if voldemort lives, so i think he will die, but not necessarily in the fashion we all expect. i wouldn't be surprised to see lupin, neville, and snape all die as well. wormtail will die to fulfill his life-debt to harry, and snape will die in harry's defense. the theories about molly weasley and neville's grandmother are great, i'll have to think about those. ditto the theory about harry being a squib, although i'm not entirely sure that's going to be true. i think it's more likely that harry would choose to leave the magical world than for him to be unable to participate in magic.

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Eden Ayers, Westlake Village, CA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:30:51 GMT

Harry will live. Harry will kill Voldemort. Snape is good. Harry will be able to communicate with Dumbledore through his portrait. Harry will be able to communicate with Sirius via the mirror. Harry is not a Horocrux. The reason Voldemort wasn't going to kill Harry's mother is because he was going to use Harry's death as the final murder to split his soul the final time.

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Kelly, Monroe, LA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:53:45 GMT

I don't think Harry is a Horcrux or he won't be able to kill Voldy. Snape is good. Voldy and someone else will die, don't care who as long as it is not Ron.

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Sarah, Euless, Texas — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:17:16 GMT

I watched a show over the weekend that showed how Star Wars follows the symbolic standards of the "hero's journey" epic style. Well, so does Lord of the Rings, and so does Harry Potter. If one wants to look at it that way, then the ending is pretty easy to determine. Harry will destroy Voldemort, and he will have to do that alone. Whether or not he survives is up for debate, as this is never totally the same in these stories. They sometimes triumph and live on, and sometimes the burden of the fight eventually destroys them. But one thing that seems to be the same in all the places is the fellowship of people around the hero. And the ones most close to the hero never die. Han Solo and Princess Leia. Samwise Gamgee and the other two hobbits. Hermione and Ron. But that doesn't mean that other members of Harry's "fellowship" won't fall. In fact, I expect it. I am sure Voldemort and some of Harry's friends will die. But I don't think it will Hermione or Ron. And whether Harry lives, that is going to be the big surprise for me.

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John R., Barre, VT — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:19:07 GMT

With 99.99999% certainty, RAB is Regulus Black. As you all know, the HP series has been printed in many languages. The color "black" only begins with a "B" in a few of those languages. In every edition, in every language, the last name "Black" was changed to the word for the color "black" in that language. Similarly, in each of the HP&THBP editions, the initials on the note that HP and AD found in lieu of the locket showed the last initial changed to correspond with the first letter of the word "black" in the language of that edition. Cut and dry... RAB is Regulus Black. By the way, RAB likely enlisted the help of a certain house elf to help him retrieve the locket... Put that in your pipe and smoke it ;-)

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S, Fort Worth, Tx. — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:22:42 GMT

I really hate to upset all of you guys, but J.K. Rowling said explicitly that Harry, nor his scar, are horcruxes. I read it on the same site that I read that Dumbledore is definately dead.

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Steve Butler, Fort Collins, CO — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:32:40 GMT

OK, good theories so far but from a writers perspective JK Rowling has already set things in motion. Here's how I think they will play out. The house elves will play a major role in turning the tide against Voldemort. She wouldn't have introduced them unless she had a reason. Harry is not a horcrux and he will not lose any powers except perhaps the parseltongue capability. Neville will play a key role and perhaps die while killing Bellatrix. Dumbledore is dead but will be reborn like a phoenix (the fire exploding from his coffin surprised everyone) will he be younger? Sirius will talk to Harry again but will likely still be "dead". Percey will be under an imperius curse and will likely make an attempt on someone's life during the wedding. Bill or Charlie will intervene and stop him but not before he kills someone possibly Fleur or Molly. Remember, Wormtail/Scabbers was Percy's rat for a long time. That will be Voldemort's in to Harry's life. The majority of the book will be Voldemort indirectly attacking Harry through his friends while Harry hunts down the horcruxes. The final battle will take place inside Hogwarts where Hagrid will die. Snape is good but not by choice. I'm not sure how an unbreakable vow works once one of the parties is dead. But Snape did make a vow with Dumbledore. I also think that love is going to play a crucial part in the ending of this tale. I can't wait to read it

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Ramona Rohr Iola, KS — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:41:59 GMT

I believe it was Dumbledore's brother who actually died, and Albus is laying low to help. I also don't believe Sirius is actually dead, just a twist to add to the plot. Unfortunatly I think Hagrid will die along with LV. Snape is a good guy, but he hides it well. All reasons stated in above commments. Neville will probably kill LV in the end because he hasn't really had a big part in the books previously. I think LV accidently gave some of his powers to Harry when he tried to kill him. I'm sure it had to do with the spell Harry's mother had used to protect Harry. "Nothing stronger than a mother's love.

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Kristin, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:53:19 GMT

I hate to rain on everyone's parade, but Dumbledore is most definitely dead. Deader than a Dumbledorenail...Rowling says so. Even if he wasn't dead, there is no way he has a Horcrux. In the Potterverse, Horcruxes are the epitome of evil; they're so horrible that even Hermione can't find anything about them, and neither could Tom Riddle. To create a Horcrux you have to MURDER someone; Slughorn tell us that you have to "commit the ultimate act of evil" and that killing "tears the soul". Now, let's get real. Do you really think that the model of good in the series would do something like that? No! I doubt Dumbledore killed anyone in his entire life, not even Grindelwald, whom Dumbledore's Chocolate Frog Card tells us he merely "defeated", which is a long way from "killed" according to my dictionary. Personally, I don't believe Harry will kill Voldemort; I think Snape is going to do it out of revenge for something that may or may not have anything to do with that sob story he fed to Dumbledore. Harry has a pure and untarnished soul, and I think Rowling will keep it that way.

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Mike, Illinois — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:17:59 GMT

I've been reading some of these posts, and I have to say that I don't think Harry is a Horcrux. It is theorized by Dumbledore that Voldemort would split his soul into 7 portions. Two have been destroyed (the diary by Harry, and the ring by Dumbledore), one is thought to have been destroyed (by the mysterious R.A.B) which leaves four. One would have been used when the killing curse rebounded on Voldemort when he tried to kill Harry, which leaves three left. There are the two articles from the remaining founders (Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw), and then Nagini...Voldemort's snake. I don't believe Harry is a Horcrux for this simple reason. Even if you don't count the rebounded killing curse, Voldemort's body has to have one of those sould portions in it, doesn't it?

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Kerrie, Shrevport, LA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:37:40 GMT

Here is my two cents worth: I think Dumbledore is really dead, but like Harry's mother, I think that he used his own death for an advantage. This might be by the arrangments he made with Snape beforehand. In any case, remember that Harry's mother died "to save him" which is why he wasn't killed by Voldemort. Now, who did Dumbledore die to save? The obvious guess is Harry, but the less obvious answer would be Draco Malfoy. This would explain Dumbledore's triumphant expression when Snape showed up as Malfoy was hesitating to kill him. I also think that the character arcs in the story follow very classic lines, as other posters have suggested. Harry is good, Snape will be redeemed by his actions, and I have no idea who is going to die. It might be Snape in the commission of his final redeeming act. This would leave Harry to work through his conflicting feelings without having to confront or be confronted by Snape in the end. I think the other death has to be Voldemort, but there might be more than two...

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Hayley Smirthens, Knoxville, TN — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:38:45 GMT

I'm not sure what two characters are doomed to die in the final book of the series, but I have a theory that has to do with that and the horcruxes. Every Harry Potter fan (that has kept up with the books, at least) knows that there is a deep connection between Harry and Voldemort that came to be on the night of the attempted murder of Harry (as states this article), so I think that in the end both Harry and Voldemort will have to die because I think Harry is Voldemort's final horcrux. Forgive me if I'm wrong, it's been a while since I read Half-Blood Prince, but isn't a horcrux an object of some sort that a witch or wizard puts a part of himself into in order to stay alive? Well, Dumbledore told Harry in Chamber of Secrets that on the night Voldemort attempted to kill him that some of Voldemort's powers were transfered to him and that's how Harry was able to speak Parselmouth; but what if powers weren't the only thing that was transferred? What if a part of Voldemort's soul was transferred as well, making Harry Voldemort's final horcrux? I know it is but one of the many and many theories out there, and there may be many reasons why this may or may not be possible that I haven't considered, but it seems feasable to me.

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Mark, Virginia — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:39:00 GMT

I have had a great time reading the books with my daughter. Harry Potter has really motivated her and kids/people everywhere to read more. Ok my thoughts...Harry will live, Dumbledore is dead, Sirius is dead, Snape is good or as good as he can be. I think that Dumbledore knew his time was coming and that is why he started educating Harry in book 6. This would give Harry a better understandin of Voldemort for when Harry had to face him on his own. Ron and Hermoine die (to stick with the theme that the closest to Harry die), Snape kills Voldemort after Harry has defeated him becuase I don't think Harry is capable of killing anyone, even Voldemort. Harry is not a Horcrux, Voldemort wantd to kill Harry when he was a baby not have him keep a part of Voldemort's soul even in his lifeless body had Voldemort succeeded. I think that Harry and Ginny get together again and the last chapter describes thier life together with harry teaching at Hogwarts. RAB... defenitey Sirius' brother, I will bet that Dumbledore's brother will play a role somehow as well. And there is more to Harry's Aunt Petunia that we know. Interesting thoughts on Ms. Weasley, curious to see if that plays out.

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Amy, Mesquite, Texas — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:44:00 GMT

I am intrigued by the theory that Snape is a vampire. Rowling always describes him as "swooping around like a bat." Makes sense to me. I also believe that Snape is good (or at least on the side of the Order) and had made an Unbreakable Vow with Dumbledore. The fact that Dumbledore is represented by a phoenix makes me wonder about his death: the phoenix is reborn from ashes after flames consume it. I know Rowling has said that Dumbledore is dead, and that's that, but there has to be something to the phoenix. Plus, Dumbledore helped Nicholas Flamel with the Philosopher's Stone. Maybe he had some Elixir of Life stashed away somewhere? Has anyone else noticed that Ginny is becoming very cat-like? Re-read her descriptions in OotP and HBP. I believe she's an unregistered animagus. She will be able to help Harry unnoticed. I think there's a chance for Malfoy to redeem himself in the last book. Maybe he'll find out that Dumbledore sacrificed himself to save the little git and have a change of heart? That may be too Pollyanna-ish. Maybe he'll be on the verge of joining the Order when Voldemort (or Bellatrix LeStrange) kills him. There definitely has to be more with Sirius Black. His fall through the veil was just glossed over too quickly. I can't wait until the 21st! I've been discussing what might happen with a couple of my students all year, and I am interested to see which of our theories (if any) are correct.

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Potter fan...anytown WV — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:51:49 GMT

Interesting comments all! All I have to say about it is this...I'm going to read the whole series again and see what lies hidden that I didn't pick up on before. However, I can't imagine Harry dying..that would be just too cruel and I also believe Snape will emerge the true hero....he's so bad and detestable I love him...I want to know more about him, his character and what really occurred (the argument he had with Dumbledore in the forest)....ahhhh...I can't wait. Again, I enjoyed all the comments....

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YO YO 42nd St. WA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:53:45 GMT

ok... i think that Harry will actually die...i think he WILL be the final horcrux and realize it in his battle with Voldemort. He will then kill himself to save his friends...die as a hero...as cheesy as that sounds, think about it... it could be true. i also think Hermione and Harry will get together just before he dies. Ron's gonna get jealous of Harry and get mad at him again. the 2 deaths will be Harry and Hagrid. i have all ready said how harry will die, but Hagrid, loving harry so much will try and save him... then he will die. i think he will get hit by an unforgivable curse but not necisarily the avada kerdava. Snape. BAD. maybe im just saying this cause i hate him, but, it could be? I think he did NOT kill dumbledore to make himself closer to voldemort..he said that he specifically wanted Draco to do it... could this mean he is a good guy?????? I still don't know... also, i think someone close to harry will be a death eater, someone unexpected... but who???????? On JKR's official web site, there was a rumor that harry and voldemort morphed into one person...i didnot read if it was true, so just throwin' that out there.

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yoyo — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:57:41 GMT

harry may be a horcrux, because as voldemort hit harry with the curse, he began to die, so he may have muttered the words to the spell to split his soul... WHO WILL BE THE NEW DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS TEACHER??????

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yoyo — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:59:57 GMT

i think neville will play a HUGE part. Dumbledore himself said that he is sometimes wrong... maybe now neville will be the chosen one and the prophecy is just begining...

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yoyo — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:08:43 GMT

i think a weasly will die... :(

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Adrian, McAllen Texas — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:12:30 GMT

First things first, everyone keeps talking about only 2 people dying in the final book. If memory serves me correctly JKR said that 2 characters that she did not expect to die will die and one got a reprieve. That tells me that there is no limit as to the amount of characters who will die in this last book. Having said that I do not expect a blood bath either. I believe Lord Voldemort will die, but I suspect that JKR had him dying since the beginning, so he would not be part of the 2 unexpected deaths. I believe at least one Weasley will die, i think Snape got the reprieve, Lupin will die, along with Lucius Malfoy (killed by Voldemort actually). I do believe that Harry is a hocrux. I dont think Voldemort knew it though until he sensed Harry seeing and feeling his thoughts and emotions (book 5 or 6 - they are intertwinned in my head). That is why up until that time Voldemort was so set on killing Harry. I think Wormtail will teach Harry how to dispose of the hocrux without dying, thus satisfying his life debt to Harry. Afterall, Wormtail is always sneaking around listening in on others conversations and I believe this is how he has gained that information. I do not believe that Harry will die; afterall, he has two life debts working in his favor (Wormatil and Snape). There is one thing that i think will play a major role in Voldemorts death, but I am not sure how. I am talking about the fact that Voldemort now has Harry's blood running in his veins. The same blood that carries Harry's mother's love-spell-protection. This last book will be amazing, not only in plot development, but it will teach us a lot of wizarding doctrine which to me is just as interesting as all the other stuff. JKR is a "freaking"!!!

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Monica , Sacramento, California — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:26:53 GMT

Remedial Harry dies, he has to. For one, he's not the most intelligent icon of this day, so , how far can he go really? Also, I find it an impossible fact that somehow some sort of forcefield or protection factor of any sort would have protected him from being murdered along with and when his parents were murdered because this is the Potter saga not Star Wars! Voldemort had to go somewhere so one theory is he possessed Harry so he grew in him and he's Harry like er, uh, in the name of the Voldemort and the harry,ect. Now the church wouldn't appreciate that because "that" collides into their theory of the father, son, holy spirit thing. Harry isn't evil, per say, but he does bare (the numbers 666, no no, we all know that's a joke)the lightening bolt on his forehead aka. birthmark inherit from none other, Daddy V, and he speaks snake. Now do a knock-knock to any available forhead and say, "McFly..." and repeat the knock-knock (this is a Back to the Future reference for all those lost in the reference). So my prediction is, Remedial H Boy is found out for the true dark lord he is or is to become. The – end?

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yoyo — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:32:04 GMT

just thinking...whatta bout Malfoy and moaning myrtle, will something be happening in the 7th book with them in it... will they get 2gether????

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Robyn, High Point, NC — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:33:28 GMT

My theory: Snape and Voldemort will die. Voldemort because Harry will finally win & Snape because he will be helping Harry & will take a "hit" for Harry that enables Harry to defeat Voldemort. I say all this because I believe Snape is still on the side of the Order, but cannot convey that to any Order member because he must be seen as Voldemort's man & cannot take the risk of anyone finding out otherwise. I think he was in love with Harry's mom, but thinks he lost out to the handsome, popular Potter, hence his conflicting feelings towards Harry. He has always been the one to look away first when he & Harry had stare-downs & it's because of Harry's eyes reminding him of Lily. Yet, Harry also favors his father, so that makes it easy for Snape to get irritated with him, too. And remember Petunia saying that Lily was talking to that “awful boy?” Despite his being a wizard, I don’t think she would have called James “awful” & was probably talking about Snape, whom I think knew Lily outside of Hogwarts. When he learned that his ambition for the dark side caused the death of the woman he secretly loved (secret to all but Dumbledore, which is why Dumbledore trusted him), he wanted vengeance against Voldemort & went to Dumbledore to pledge allegiance & confess to being the one who told Voldemort about the prophecy. Dumbledore probably told him the rest of the prophecy at that point so he'd know why he could never take out Voldemort. I honestly think the ending of the last book was all about establishing him more firmly with Voldemort. Now he is as close to Voldemort as anyone can possibly be & will be the only one able to help Harry get close to Voldemort. Harry won't trust him because of their past, but Snape will allow Harry fully into his memories, thus exposing his love for Harry's mom & his behavior over the years will be understood by Harry. Like Dumbledore has always said, love is the most powerful magic of all & Harry will finally understand that when he learns of Snape's feelings. As the person who caused her death, Snape cannot possibly live even after somewhat redeeming himself by helping Harry, so he has to die in order to be fully redeemed. Remember how angry he gets when called a coward? It angers him because only he knows what he has given up for this cause as well as that he had to take Dumbledore’s life to keep the myth alive that he is with Voldemort. I think Dumbledore’s hand injury wasn’t all that was wrong with him & he was dying anyway. He cooked up this plot to have Snape finish him off so Snape would be in even better position to help Harry get to Voldemort. Also, don’t forget Dumbledore himself can still be kept up to date and consulted via his many portraits. It all fits, but Rowling is very good, so although I think all of the above, I know she is capable of pulling off something totally mind-blowing & off the charts & may blow all of this completely out of the water. Still though, I feel pretty good about my theory.

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tap s, lv, nv — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:40:50 GMT

hello..i think neville gets a new wand, fights voldy and is one to die, then harry kills voldy and the story ends by harry becoming the defense against the dark arts teacher, returning to reopen the school where he fits in.

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William E Campbell III Trumansburg, New York — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:41:58 GMT

i have read these books 16 times....i have read between the lines and here are my conclusions. #1.Harry IS a horcrux..a sliver of voldemorts soul..ONLY the heir of slytherin could open the chamber of secrets..but wait...harry did it!!thats because he has part of the heir INSIDE him!! #2 Harry must die to elimate the dark lord..this really isnt a bad ending..harry is reunited with his parents..sirius..and dumbledore. #3 snape is good...dumbledore was begging him to do it. dumbledore was the most powerfull wizard in the world and does NOT beg anyone..unless it would mean overall success. #4 Snape and pettigrew will play a hand in the fall of voldemort..u heard peter.."i was scared remus..i was never brave like you and james...i dindt mean too." also..dumbledore stated that the time may come when harry will be very glad he saved peters life. #5 dumbledore IS dead..however his painting will aid harry with info. #6 RAB is Regulas Black...the locket was in the house of black..we saw it..remember?..while they were cleaning they came across "a heavy golden locket that none of them could open" now....either kreacher snuck it off somewhere...or mundungus stole it and sold it..remember that too? haha...its all there...read them again...go on..

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bill campbell trumansburg,ny — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:48:55 GMT

one more thing...if u look at the cover art for the deathly hallows...harry and voldemort are standing side by side? we have no idea what this means...but i cant wait to see for myself.

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yoyo — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:57:33 GMT

um...ok...with all this classic lititure junk and snape...another classic thing is expect the unexpected.

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yoyo — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:00:18 GMT

if anyone remembers... harry's wand is something to back-up that he is a horcrux. he uses the "brother wand" of voldemorts.

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Adrian, Mcallen Texas — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:00:32 GMT

the last word in my last comment should have been genius.

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Nikki, Idaho — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:03:55 GMT

I really like the idea that Harry's wand is a Horcrux. Very interesting. I am excited to re-read the series before the next book comes out so I can see if I pick up any new clues!

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Tom Lawrence, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:04:08 GMT

Harry is not a Horocrux, JK Rowling has already stated that on her website. Snape is obviously good or he wouldn't have been giving tips to Harry after he killed Dumbledore. Dumbledore is also 100% dead because JK Rowling has also stated that one her website. And in all the times she has been writing these books she has never lied in her statements.

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Andi, Normal, IL — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:12:35 GMT

Dumbledore is dead--Harry will be able to consult with his portrait in the Headmaster's office, which is why he (Dumbledore) appears in the story. It's very Obi Wan. As far as Harry goes, I do not believe he will die. I think that he is the heir of Gryffindor and believe that some spell had been placed on that lineage back in the days of the fallout between Gryffindor and Slytherin. That spell surpressed the magic in the family line for many generations (Petunia thought that Dudley would be "the one" and resents that it was Harry instead.) Snape (who is half vampire--the secret that bound him to Dumbledore) will die saving Harry right before the final battle. The other (main) death will likely be Wormtail. I think JK will feel he needs to die a cowards death. It's quite possible others will go, but those are the main ones.

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J.K. Rogers, Omaha, NE — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:19:56 GMT

I've been plaaning for this event for the past 6 months! I think that there is something mysterious about Dumbledore's death; just because he is dead, doesn't mean that he connot be resurrected. He's got an interesting connection with Fawkes the Phoenix, and remember that the Phoenix is reborn from its own ashes. As for Snape, while he is not a nice man, I do not think he is an evil man. Remember the lengths that he went to to save Harry in the previous books (ie in book 1, it was Snape whispering the couter-curse to Quirrel's jinx, in book 3 Snape was trying to protect Harry, Ron, and Hermione against Lupin when he went were, in book 4, Snape was one of the first on the scene after Barty Jr. abducted Harry, and in book 5 Snape was the one who alerted the Order that Harry and Co. were going to the Ministry of Magic. Since one of the major themes of this series is self-sacrifice, I think that Snape will ultimately sacrifice himself. Lastly, I do believe that RAB is Regulus Black (and have done so) based on one passage in book 5, chapt. 6 where Mrs Weasley has enlisted all those at Number 12 Gimmauld Place into cleaning: "There was a musical box that emitted a faintly sinister tinkling tune when wound...;also a a heavy locket that none of them could open..." We know that the Syltherin relic was a locket, and we know that an RAB removed a horccrux that was a locket. How else can the presence of a alocket be explained in the possession of the Black family? Only 1 month and 20 days til all will be revealed!!

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Joe Blow — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:43:26 GMT

Ms. Rowling did say that Harry is not a horcrux, but she didn't say that he wasn't ever one. He was until the end of GOF when Voldemort retrieved te portion of his soul and regained strength, and Dumbledore aknowledged by a gleam in his eye.

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Kristin — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:17:26 GMT

Mike from Illinois posted: I've been reading some of these posts, and I have to say that I don't think Harry is a Horcrux. It is theorized by Dumbledore that Voldemort would split his soul into 7 portions. Two have been destroyed (the diary by Harry, and the ring by Dumbledore), one is thought to have been destroyed (by the mysterious R.A.B) which leaves four. One would have been used when the killing curse rebounded on Voldemort when he tried to kill Harry, which leaves three left. There are the two articles from the remaining founders (Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw), and then Nagini...Voldemort's snake. I don't believe Harry is a Horcrux for this simple reason. Even if you don't count the rebounded killing curse, Voldemort's body has to have one of those sould portions in it, doesn't it? Voldemort actually split his soul into 5 portions plus the one in his body (the one that kept him from dying when the curse rebounded). He intended to make the sixth and final one with Harry's death, but Lily outsmarted him and the curse rebounded. Now, he could have made Nagini into a Horcrux after his Rebirthing Party, but we don't have that information. I believe the whole scene where Dumbledore tells Harry that he suspects Nagini is a Horcrux was just to prepare us for the possibility that Harry could be one. Dumbledore says it's unwise to use a living creature as a Horcrux...but not impossible. The most ironic part is that Voldemort didn't intend to do it; it was an accident, just like everything that happened at Godric's Hollow that night. I'll bet a hundred Galleons that when Harry goes to Godric's Hollow he's going to find the object that Voldemort intended to use to encapsulate his soul piece on Harry's death. But is Harry a Horcrux? I think he may be. It would explain a lot, like why that scar is like a Riddle Radar, tuned into the Dark Lord's every temperamental mood swing. And the scar is critical; the very nature of that scar will determine how Harry can defeat Voldemort. In my opinion, of course!

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Kristin Shurte Denver, CO — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:18:42 GMT

As much as I hate to say it, I can see them killing off Harry, just so J.K . Rowling can prevent others from making knock off movies and books. I love the books, but they are all really very dark and killing off Harry wouldn't be suprising to me.

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Cassandra — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:36:56 GMT

I think Dumbledore is dead for keeps, Snape really is evil and Harry is the 7th horcrux - therefore will have to die in order to defeat Voldemort. After all, Rowling has been growing the books with the characters. By the final book, I expect it to be adult - and in an adult world, death is final and sometimes the good guy doesn't make it. However, I see Nevil being a DA instructor well into his old age.

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Nancy — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:55:07 GMT

I too believe that LV will die -- but instead of actually dieing ... will become a GHOST and be banished to the Shreaking Shack!!! The perfect ending! What a tourist attraction!!

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Princess, Lebanon, PA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:56:19 GMT

Here's my theory; Dumbledore is dead, JKR has confirmed this. But he does play a very important role in DH via his portrait, will, etc. Harry is NOT a horcrux and will NOT die. Harry hears his mother being murdered when the dementors get close to him in PoA. He hears her scream and Vold laughing. Wouldn't he hear an incantaion instead of laughter if Vold was making Harry a horcrux? Also, I don't think JKR will kill Harry because, like some of you have already said, what then would be the point of the book? The only way she could pull it off is if they kill each other. Harry's great sacrafice for the greater good. Although I woulnd't be happy about it, I'm not dismissing it. I'm split on Snape. He's a horrible person, but Dumbledore did have his reasons to trust him and I don't think he would have made that big of a mistake being the great wizard he was. Also, Aunt Petunia will be surprisingly important in some way, and I think we'll find out interesting things about Dudley. I think we'll hear from Sirius again, and the veil will be re-visited. Harry will time travel in some way. And Harry is the chosen one, simply because Vold decided so, as was discussed between Dumbledore and Harry in OOTP an HBP. We'll see!! :)

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Dan Fleuriel, Shelburne Falls, MA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:59:10 GMT

LV had a habit of using significant objects for his horcruxes. Wouldn't he have used important killings to create the horcruxes? Maybe Harry was to be the seventh killing and that Harry's mother prevented the seventh horcrux from being created.

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D Dawg — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:02:39 GMT

Draco is toast...

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Maria, Las Vegas, Nevada — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:16:04 GMT

Melissa in Seattle says Rowling's literary talents leave something to be desired. What a bunch of drivel!!! Her imagination and talent have made her one of the best writers!

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T Jenner, Fort Myers FL — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:21:00 GMT

I think that the "love protection" that Harry has will be renewed one more time by going to stay with his aunt, while the portion of that protection taken by LV will no longer be potent since he will not be going to Aunt P's after Harry comes of age - leaving him LV vunerable when he things he is not. I also think that RAB is R. Black. I think Draco will turn out to be a good guy and will kill his own father to protect his mother or his mother will die while protecting Draco. I think maybe Draco's mom might turn for the good. I also think there is a chance that Draco will kill LV. Draco is NOT the chosen one as he was born in a different month (hence able to take his apparition exam before Harry). Have enjoyed reading everyones thoughts. Sure hope there are a few twists none of us were able to come up with as that is the joy of turning the pages in a book! I like the idea of Percy being redeemed even if in death.

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Kristen, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:04:30 GMT

I think I might be in the minority of folks who think Ron will die. JK has peppered the book with all sorts of hints and symbols, which is half the fun of reading the series. If you recall waaaay back to the first book, during the chess game, Ron sacrificed himself (wasn't it the queen who took him down? Could that be Bellatrix, perhaps?) so that Harry could move forward to checkmate the king (Voldemort). I think it might have been a hint of things to come.

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David, Austin TX — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:11:53 GMT

Great comments from everyone, my head's spinning with the possibilities...one thought. Most everyone seems to agree that Dumbledore is dead. What if the person killed that night wasn't Dumbledore? Afterall, what if someone close to Dumbledore took a polyjuice potion? It's a far fetched notion, I grant that. It's hard to see Dumbledore sacrificing anyone, but he may not have counted on Snape being there, only a confrontation with Malfoy. But what make it interesting to me is that readers (such as myself) tend to analyze the story and it's potential in, pardon the phrase, muggle terms. It's easy to forget that the Potter world is one of magic, and there is far more possibilities in that one.

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HP Fan, Toronto — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:36:40 GMT

John in VT, I hate to rain on your parade. I own the series in both English and French. The French translation has changed only a few names from the English. Sirius and Regulus Black are still called Sirius and Regulus Black in French. And of course, black in French is noir.

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Joni Rudesill, Burbank, CA — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:48:55 GMT

Let us remember these are children's books and do follow classical children's literature themes. The hero is the hero and you don't kill him off in the last chapter, and vice-versa for the villian. Otherwise there is no point to your story - good must triumph evil. Harry will live and Voldy will die. As far as anyone else, all bets are off. But as an avid (okay obsessive would be fair) reader, I would not like to see Weaslys, Hermoine, DA kids, Hagrid or McGonnegal dead at the end, it would be too sad. But that still leaves tons of secondary characters to off. Death-eaters, house-elves, barkeeps, Order members, relatives of main characters, squibs, teachers etc. are all up for grabs. There is a war on and there will be casualities. Can't wait to see how it will all turn out.

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Megan Passey Ogden, UT — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:31:41 GMT

This message is for David McConaha of Indianapolis, Indiana. There is NO WAY that Draco is who the prophecy is referring to. Did his parents thrice defy the dark lord? I don't think so! I do not think there are all the hidden message and story arcs. I think it's clean cut. Snape is bad. Dumbledore is dead, as well sirius and Harry's parents. Harry is who the prophecy is referring to. He will kill Voldemort. I really don't know who else will die, but I do know that Draco could not be who the prophecy was referring to.

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Suzy, Houston, TX — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:49:20 GMT

I believe that snape was secretly in love with Lily. so when Voldemort killed Lily, Snape vowed to himself to get Voldemort in the end. so he came to Dumbledore and then became the spy. He has "saved Harry" before. He protects Harry, but makes it appear that he despises Harry to keep cover. snape knew Harry was with dumbeldore. If he hadn't killed dumbledore, Harry would have been found by the death eaters. snape cleared the Death Eaterd from the tower quickly, so they couldn't find Harry. Then when Harry was chasing Snape, Snape missed Harry. Snape is a better shot than that. He has to make it look like he hates Harry. But, really he loves Lily and he will protect Harry till the end. Draco is just a coward. He won't play a big role in the end. But Neville has a bigger role to play. his stregth is herbology. Can Voldemort be poisened? Snape love Lily, he will protect Lily's child til his death. He will try to kill Lily's murderer.

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Rachael Adkins, Parkersburg, WV — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:53:21 GMT

My whole thing with speculation that Dumbledore is still alive is this...Dumbledore was the only one Voldemort ever feared, the only one equal in skill. I knew Dumbledore was going to die in the last one because there can only be one truly great wizard that Voldemort fears. Harry could never completely come into his own until Dumbledore died. There was always the off chance he would save Harry or be the one to destroy Voldemort if he was still alive. I hated to see him go (especially at the hand of Snape) but if you really think about it, it was kind of coming. Think of all the foreshadowing, like with his withered hand, maybe he was terminally ill, so he and Snape planned it.

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Ross F Spartanburg, SC — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:08:53 GMT

I think Dumbledore had to die, so that he could provide the protection that he lost when LV took Harry's blood. Dumbledore told Harry that he loved him, and Dumbledore sacrificed himself for Harry (D could have used his wand to protect himself, but instead he froze Harry so he wouldnt be killed) so D provided the same protection of love that Harry's mother did. That is why Snape had to kill D.

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Rachael A., Parkersburg, WV — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:09:13 GMT

Also, what of the mirror Sirius gave Harry? It says he broke it, but he did save it... What are the Deathly Hallows, has JK said anything, I haven't looked at her website.

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Susan, Alabama — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:30:25 GMT

As Dumbledore repeatedly tells Harry, there are worse things than death. Some of you here seem to be having a really hard time accepting that, but I believe that Dumbledore truly meant what he said. Those of us whose believe that death is not the end (and I firmly believe that JKR is one of us), know that the death of the physical body brings about a power and a freedom that we can scarcely imagine. To borrow from Obi Wan, "If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." And as we all know, Harry's parents, though dead, were also able to help him fight Voldemort in Goblet of Fire. So, take heart, just 'cause Dumbledore's dead, doesn't mean he can't help Harry.

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Ryan Clarke, Riverside, California — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:41:44 GMT

I came up with a slight theory over this. Perhaps Harry is the final Horcrux of Voldemort's soul. It can obviously be a living thing, cause his snake Nagini most likely is. And in the end, Harry must sacrafice himself to kill Voldemort once and for all. I dont know...just a theory

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Karen, Colorado Springs, CO — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:08:05 GMT

Voldemort and Snapes (who is really working for the good guys as a double agent). To kill off Harry would destroy Rowlings franchise. While she might be rich as all get out no one wants to destroy their livelihood, if for no other reason than principle. If Harry was killed off not only would the theme park be toast but who would buy the first let alone the series for their children or grandchildren. Not me. Even young children would know how the series ended and who would want to read it and get excited about the character to know he dies. That would be like killing off Laura from the Little House series.

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Kristin — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:39:22 GMT

B from Salem, Oregon: Harry can't be a Squib. A friend of mine just reminded me that Harry's name was written down in the magic book with the magic quill when he was born. So he is magical. Great idea, though.

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Kaylie Allen, Clinton, Illinois. — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 01:31:28 GMT

Okay. Here's what I think is going to happen...There is no possible way that Harry could be that 7th horcrux; why would Voldemort be trying to kill him? And it was said by JKR herself that Harry was going to die; that way nobody will be able to make another Harry Potter sequel. I think Snape is definitely on Voldemort's side. He had killed Dumbledore on Narcissa's plead and by the Unbreakable Vow. Had he not made that vow, I doubt he would've killed Dumbledore. He was also considered one of Voldemort's closest followers. Why else would Voldemort tell Snape his plans. If Snape really was with the Order the whole time-why didn't he tell them of these things? Also, why would Bellatrix have asked all of the questions about Snape's loyalty int the last book (6). I think that Sirius might still have a chance of still being alive...though it would take a lot of explaining on JKR's part. I think the "Deathly Hallows" will probably refer to the place where the battle of Voldemort and Harry will take place. I do think that the D.A. members will be there to help, but Hermione will probably die because she's one of those characters that nobody will expect to die. I think that the other person that dies will be either Ginny or Hagrid because Voldemort knows that both of them are very close to Harry and it would be a step closer to weakening him in order to kill him. As for the theory about Mrs. Weasley being one of Voldemort's closest followers...THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NO WAY! Well why would have she've been? She always treated Harry with upmost respect and if she really wanted Voldemort to finish Harry off, why didn't she give him all of Harry's secrets? Plus, she was very close to Dumbledore and was crying at his funeral...if she knew that killing Dumbledore was going to help Voldemort kill Harry, why would she cry about his death? Also, if she was close to Voldemort. wouldn't she have been closer to the Malfoy's-also very close to Voldemort. Well, that is just my opinion, and if you don't agree with it, I really do not care. I only am worrying about what will happen in the next book!

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Steph, OK — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:05:18 GMT

I have not read all the comments so forgive me for repeating something that has already been said. 1)Harry will not die. He is the hero and as this is a childs book, the hero (Harry) will overcome the villian (Voldemort). 2)Harry's scar is NOT a horcrux. Harry must destroy all the horcruxes before killing Voldemort, and what is he going to do? kill himself and then Voldemort? No one else (ex. Neville) will kill Voldemort after Harry kills himself. Lets be realisistic all of the previous books have lead up to Harry killing Voldemort (ex. Dumbledore telling Harry that his love will be the only thing that stops Voldemort). 3)Snape is not evil. He may be foul and rude, but Dumbledore trusted snape and Dumbledore is the wisest wizard and he is usually correct about things. Then why did Snape kill Dumbledore? I don't know, but maybe to redue the protection that Harry's mother gave him (b/c Voldemort now has that b/c he took Harry's blood in book 4. Dumbledore sacrificed himself when he imoblized Harry b/c he lost his chance to defend himself. It seem far fetched but maybe? Also maybe Snape was just doing to so the deatheaters did not notice that Harry was up there and kill him also. Again a far fetched theory. 4) Petigrew will play a part in the downfall of Voldemort. In book 3 Petigrew became in Harry's dept and Dumbledore said that a day would come when Harry was happy about this. 5)Dumbledore is dead. The spell on Harry lifted when Snape killed him. There is no way around it. It could not have been an imposter in the place of Dumbledore b/c just before the death they were trying to find and kill a horcrux and only Harry, Voldemort, Ron, Dumbledore and Hermione know about the horcruxes. 6) I don't know about RAB being Sirus's brother but it is a possibility. The locket found in the house of Black sure does hint it. But how would he find out about the horcruxes when Voldemort doesn't trust anyone besides himself. 7)Who will die? I don't know but i think forsure Harry will live and Voldemort will die. I really hope Ron and Hermione won't die but if one of them does die i think it will be Ron sacrificing himself for his best friend.

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Teffany, Springfield, Oregon — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:14:50 GMT

Here's my two cents! Dumbledore must have left information to help Harry, possibly with Aberforth. Snape is definitely against Voldemort, but not so loyal to the Order of The Phoenix. He is only on their side to get back at Voldemort. I think Lupin and Draco are most likely to die, along with Voldemort. Zacharias Smith is related to the lady Voldemort killed to get Hufflepuff's cup, which explains why he has such an appalling lack of judgment around matters of dark magic. He's the most likely DA member to turn Death eater. Harry's scar is the result of the preliminary magic Voldemort used that would have made the horcrux had Harry died. It is not a horcrux, but it is the reason Harry received some of Voldemort's powers. The powers and the scar will disappear when Harry kills Voldemort. Lastly, Neville will play an important role in helping Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they prepare to kill Voldemort. His contribution will be the reason Harry can succeed, much as how Neville's part (his 10 points) in the first book is why Gryffindor won the House Cup. Okay, I wonder how much of this stuff I'm right about. Only 50 more days to go!

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HP lover, CA — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:25:28 GMT

hi...i was just wondering that if Harry was on of the horcrux, which is part of Voldemort's soul, than why would Voldemort want to kill part of himself??

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Owlery Postmaster,Tennessee — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:33:14 GMT

If Harry is a horcrux and part of Voldemorts soul,why would Vouldemort be trying to kill a part of himself in the process? Everyone that has died in the series is dead and won't be back except as a released spirit but only for a few seconds. Dumbledore will have a portrait in the headmistresses office of course to give advice in the future of the running of Hogwarts for his part is finished with Voltemort. Draco Malfoy will die trying to prove his loyalty to Voltemort.He will die at Voltemorts hands as an example to the other death eaters that he shows no favoriteism towards anyone. The Ministry of Magic will be attacked and invaded by death eaters and Percy will have to either die for the Ministry or be forced to join the death eaters.He will choose death. I hate to see this series end.

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jan Culver Las, Vegas Nevada — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:36:22 GMT

I think Snape is a loyal to Dumbledore but I think he is going to die trying to save Draco. I believe Voldemortwill kill or try to kill Draco because he is a liability and Snape will die trying to save him by attempting to kill Voldemort Harry will finally know even though he was a jerk he was loyal. I do believe Sirius is dead and RAB is his brother, I think he wil show up and try and help Harry

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Mark, VA — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:39:43 GMT

Some have alluded to the similarities in Harry Potter to the classic story lines in Star Wars or The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This is because most good writers, admitting or not, use a set of published principals known as “The Hero’s Journey” to tell a good story. Understanding a Hero’s Journey does not foretell what will happen in the final book, but it does help put what has occurred and predictions into context. A Hero’s Journey follows these steps. (1 - Our hero is introduced in the ordinary world.) We all first met Harry under the stairs living with his Aunt and Uncle in the ordinary world. (2 – Our hero will receive a call to adventure.) This is when we were all introduced to Hagrid, who made two critical comments that refute any notion of Harry being a Squib. After Harry didn’t believe he was a wizard Hagrid asked if he ever made something happen, like when he became mad. The implication being Harry was able to do magic without a wand and was a true wizard. The same story holds true for Voldermort at the orphanage. When discussing Hogwarts, Hagrid said Harry’s attendance at the finest school of witchcraft and wizardry had been assured since he was born. (3 – The Hero is reluctant or refuses the call at first, only to be encouraged by a mentor.) Reluctant? Maybe just a little but the significance was introducing Hagrid as a mentor to Harry. (4 – Our hero crosses over the first threshold and enters into a special world.) This is not only a reference to when Harry first crossed over to Diagon Alley and left the muggle world to enter into the world of magic, it is also a description of him leaving his Aunt and Uncle’s flat on Privey Drive at the end of each summer to start each new book. (5 – In the special world our hero encounters tests, allies, and enemies. ) Every book has had its tests and enemies. The question most are asking (or taking a position on) is whether or not Snape is in fact a true ally as Dumbledore thought he was. Being able to identify ally from enemy is hard in Harry Potter, which is why the stories are so good. (6 – Our hero approaches an inner most cave and crosses into a second threshold where they endure an ordeal.) Each book has placed our heroes in mortal danger in locations that suggest a second threshold, e.g. the hall of prophecy, Tom Riddle Sr. grave site etc. (7 – Our hero takes possession of their reward and is pursued on the road back to the ordinary world.) This is synonymous with the ending of each of the last six books. The reward is not always something good. For example, Harry was the first to alert Dumbledore that Voldermort had in fact returned in book four. This knowledge was Harry’s reward. In book 4, Harry’s reward was vindication after being ridiculed and ignored. In book six his reward was knowledge. Knowledge of what needed to be done to kill Voldermort. (8 – Our hero crosses the third threshold and is transformed by the experience, resurrected.) At the end of book six, Harry demonstrated real maturity and for the first time in his story, Harry had a real clear understanding of how serious this journey really is and what he must do. The last step in The Hero’s Journey is (9 – Our hero returns with an elixir, a boon or treasure to benefit the ordinary world.) I predict Harry will survive his final encounter with Voldermort but only because Snape sacrifices himself in the process. This sacrifice coupled with good over evil will be the treasure JK Rowling imparts on the ordinary world. Ron, Hermione, Longbottom and Ginny are all important to Harry. But Snape and Harry’s relationship has always been one of critical importance in every book and we have always been left with some doubt as to motive. Snape has always been the most complex character because of the trust Dumbledore placed in him contrasted with the contempt Harry and Snape showed for one another. Who to believe? Snape’s reasons for doing well by Harry and slaying Voldermort will stem from the closeness he felt for Lilly Potter when they were still in school, all because she was kind to him. It was Snape’s feeling of guilt over the death of Lilly and James, which he caused by telling Voldermort where to find them, that drove Snape to leave the death eaters and find Dumbledore. Snape feels compelled to make up for Lilly’s death. When the time is right Snape will kill Voldermort in spite of the contempt he feels for Harry. Harry is alive because of the strength of love (old magic). The treasure Harry will take back to the rest of the ordinary world he will learn from Snape - the strength of kindness and its ability to lead to forgiveness.

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Nell — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 03:19:34 GMT

I'm predicting the final moments of the last book. The rumor is the last sentence is something like... "He smiled, and looked at his parents." I predict that the final chapter takes place 14 years after the end of the adventure. During the adventure Harry has survived, destroyed evil, and fallen in love. The final chapter shows a quiet street in a quiet town where a 13 year old boy wakes up on his birthday. There is a tap on the window and an owl swoops down and drops a letter. The boy opens it to find a welcome letter summoning him to Hogwart's. He smiles and looks at his parents WHO ARE HARRY AND THE GIRL HE LOVES!!!!!!! How heartwarming is that!!!!!!!

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David Duet, Houston, TX — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 03:57:02 GMT

Note that JK said that Dumbledore was definitely dead, but does that mean he will be staying dead? Wouldn't have anything to do with a horcrux, Dumbledore would never allow his soul to remain torn if he did have to resort to killing, but perhaps something to do with a phoenix? I think the fact that LV took some of Harry's blood, but not his flesh for his regeneration will definitely prove important. Also... something BIG is up with Aunt Petunia. Is she a witch? A squib? Something. Hmm??

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Turner Mackenzie, Los Angeles, California — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:14:37 GMT

I think that Ginny is the final horcrux. after the whole chamber of secrets thing where the one horcrux got destroyed, lord voldemort could have made Ginny the last horcrux. then harry would have to choose between the girl he loves and getting rid of voldemort. im sure that snape will die though. it would be practically impossible to let him live...he probably dies a noble death though to redeem himself. Neville is another one who is likely to die. someone said it earlier but he is totally a martyr type

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Dan — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:30:37 GMT

Given J.K's writing style, she will steal from either Homer or Hemingway to get this book over with. Though Hemingway would never write as many words as she has. Who will die? Who Cares?? As long as it's a good read! I have to agree with one of the posts though-you can't have the Harry Potter Memorial theme park. Commercially, the franchise has to stay alive (whether Rowling writes about it or not). Her books are not children's books anymore, though, and my son, who is eight, made it almost to the last one....but then he started having bad dreams and I had to pull him off the stuff.

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Nicholas. Greenville, SC — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:51:00 GMT

ummmm sorry to burst everyones bubble but Jo Rowling stated in a statement to press in November of 2006 that "Dumbledore is indeed dead..sorry to disappoint." so all of you who keep saying he is alive is so wrong!

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Woody, Boston, MA — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 05:06:00 GMT

The mythic patterns point to Dumbledore's death. Think Obi Wan, John the Baptist, any forerunner/teacher of the hero. So Dumbledore is dead. I can't imagine what life Harry will have after defeating Voldemort. He'll have been exhausted, a grand case of PTSD. The rest of his life would be a footnote to the life he lives as a teenager. Back to the mythic patterns, Gandolf and company live to see the death of evil, but then they pass onto the Gray Havens. The Hero is doomed, or at least can not remain in this world, but in a manner that makes him live on in story.

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vincent, Campbell River, B.C. Canada — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 05:38:47 GMT

Harry will be the one to die. He will win over evil Valdemort and protect his friends, the cycle will finish with Harry reuniting with his parents in the netherword.

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Lisa , Somewhere , Illinois — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 05:54:34 GMT

First off ,Mrs. Rowling leaves nothing to be desired except book 7 , the woman created an entire unique world in very ornate detail. Second , I have an inkling too that Snape is part or full Vampire. J.K. said herself that revealing his Patronus would be giving too much away. BUT...The reference to his hooked nose and Madame Pince's (the librarian) hooked nose seems linked. Pince+Prince ? Perhaps his Mother? Things were brought up in interviews about Professors and other characters having spouse's , this could open up a whole new avenue for speculation and theory. If you look at JK's site , the last two wizards of the month were Hufflepuff and Slytherin , the cup and the locket , leaving July when the book comes out , I believe that the next wizard of the moth will be another clue to a horocrux , leaving the 4th to reading the final book. My big worry is Inferi. What dead characters could Voldy use to attack Harry and his crew phsycologicaly and physically ? Also , German translates Deathly Hallows into Relics of death , could these be the horocruxes , I believe so since the final book leads Harry searching for the final ones. Keep in mind as well that Hagrid is part giant and curses were rebounding off him like raindrops. Love all the theories. keep them coming , it helps keep us all busy til July :)

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Charles, Nashville — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 06:37:09 GMT

Dumbledore is dead. Get used to it. As Molly Weasely once observed, "There are some things worth dying for." The members of the Order of the Pheonix didn't join in order to save themselves, they joined in order to defeat Voldemort and his followers. Even at the end of his life, Dumbledore managed to move the Order closer to their goal. He begged Snape to do the dirty deed in order to preserve Snape's position with Voldemort and to save Draco, who was only involved in the plot because Voldemort had threatened to kill him and his family. To allow him to return in the last book by means of some back door method (horcrux indeed!) would deprive Dumbledore of the nobility of his self-sacrifice. It is my belief that Snape and Draco will yet redeem themselves. I also believe that Snape is the best candidate for death in the final novel. I'm still not sure about Percy. He could go either way. Ron will get Hermione, Harry will get Ginny (despite all his nonsense about 'going on alone'), Neville will get Luna, Lupin will get Tonks and Bill will get Fleur. The DA will be a major factor in the final battle. What concerns me is how JKR is going to tie up all these loose ends in a single novel. Who is R.A.B.? How is Harry going to find and destroy the 3 remaining horcruxs (not including Voldemort)? What will become of Harry when the mission he was born to fulfill is complete? I hope it is 10,000 pages long.

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jdupont, cleveland, oh — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:24:18 GMT

does anybody see a link between Nagini and the Brazilian Boa that Harry released from the zoo in book 1? Is is possible that at the end of the day, Nagini might be more loyal to Harry than to Voldemort if forced to make a choice?

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Molly, New Orleans, LA — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 10:21:43 GMT

Okay, first of all, it spelled "horcrux." Next, to whoever said something about Harry and co. using Time Turners after the last battle to go back and stop Voldemort from killing the Potters, all of the Time Turners were destroyed during the battle at the Ministry of Magic at the end of OotP. Thirdly, JKR never said that Harry was definitely going to die, she said she could understand why an author would kill off a main character, so that no one could continue the series later. Fourthly, Sirius is dead. If he wasn't then how could Grimmauld Place and Kreacher have passed to Harry through his will? There is magic involved in a relationship between a house elf and its owner, magic that forces the house elf to listen to its owner, as Kreacher was forced to do in HBP. There is a more likely chance that Dumbledore is still alive as Dan Radcliffe was quoted in an interview as saying that he talked to JKR when she visited the set of OotP while she was still writing DH and told him that Dumbledore was giving her trouble, although I think he's really dead. Next, I really doubt that Harry is a horcrux. That really seems like a stupid idea to me, and I will feel it to be somewhat of a cop-out if it turns out to be true. Finally, I think Snape is good, or at least decent and really on the side of light. She spent 5.95 books telling us that he was a good person, even though he looked evil and bad at times, and while it's possible that she was stringing us all along, I doubt. At least for me, he BETTER be good.

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Kaylie Allen, Clinton, Illinois — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:46:55 GMT

I also think that the prophecy DEFINITELY may have referred to either Neville or Harry, but LV chose to believe it was Harry, therefore, making the prophecy refer to him.

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T Duffy — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:12:06 GMT

I thought it was fairly obvious that Voldemort set up Snape by leaking the plan to narcissa and then sitting back and watching as she panicked and sought snape's help. Remember, we aren't really told what the plan was in the beginning so it's quite possible that what snape, narcissa, and draco were all told didn't coincide. On Harry being a horcrux, I don't see that as possible. Why on earth would voldemort invest a piece of his soul (which is a deliberate act) into someone he desperately wanted to kill? I suspect harry won't be killed, as that would be against the prophecy, either he dies or voldemort dies. On the other hand, no great deed is done without sacrifice so at least some of his inner circle may die. There is simply not enough information to speculate on whom. As for snape, I wonder if the reason dumbledore trusted him is because he was the first to find harry after his parents were killed and contacted dumbledore instead of the death eaters? One final speculation, I also wonder if harry will forge some sort of working relationship with draco (hmmm, perhaps draco is due to die? would be a nice act of redemption..)in his quest to kill voldemort? I think draco's world view has been seriously shaken and he has been revealed as a decent kid who grew up in the wizarding world version of a KKK family.

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John Doe — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:48:09 GMT

Okay, reality check! Harry is NOT a Horcrux for Voldemort. Let's look at why. A Horcrux is an example of ultra-dark alchemical magic whereby a wizard can store some part of his soul in an object in an attempt to preserve his own life after death. Voldemort split his soul into 7 pieces. First point--Voldemort had heard the prophecy, and was coming to kill Harry Potter. Why, oh why, would he put a piece of his soul into a living person when he was going to kill them?!? Second point--Voldemort wants to be able to live on after death. Why would he put part of his soul into a living being that wouldn't long outlive him? Everything else was in an inanimate object, and presumaby would last a long, long time. That was why he was trying to find valuable items--because they wouldn't be as likely to be destroyed, AND it was a proper reflection of his greatness. Third point--we don't know if the splintering of Voldemort's soul had to all be done at once, and whether the Horcruxes had to be invested at the same time, or could be done over several times. At any rate, WHEN would he have put it into Harry? Not as a baby--Harry bounced the death curse, and surpised Voldemort. Not during one of the battles where Voldemort was trying to kill Harry. And at any rate, all of those pre-suppose that the Horcruxes hadn't already been made. I suppose Rowling could make Harry a Horcrux, but I think it would be utterly contrived. It makes no sense! My prediction: Ron is going to die. This will be his chance to do something utterly heroic. He's always wanted to compare to Harry, and has expressed jealosy, and when faced with the opportunity, he'll take it. My other prediction is Ginny, and sometime early to mid-book. What better than a lost love to truly stoke the fires of dedication and vengeance? I think Hermione and Harry will end up together. For all of the mature themes, I can't see Rowling doing other than a fairy-tale ending of some kind (happily every after rather than Brothers Grim) simply because this was primarily written for children growing up. Dumbledore is dead, I think. I like the suggestion that he re-established the protections around Harry with his own sacrifice, just like Harry's mother. I think he can still be a guiding light and teacher from the pictures. Time will tell!

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Jenny — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:49:15 GMT

Okay, everyone has great theories. It will be interesting to see who comes out correct after the book has been released and read. As for me, here are mine. 1. Harry is not a horocrux, at least not anymore, and that is if he ever was to begin with. My reasoning behind this is that if he was a horocrux, voldemort would have used that one in the rebirthing ceremony in which he used Harry’s blood. Now I agree it is possible that this happened that way, but I think it is more probable that he never was a horocrux at all. And my reasoning behind this is because I think he had intended to use the death of the “chosen one” from the prophecy to create his last horocrux, and in Harry’s memory brought forth by the dementor, Harry hears his mother screaming as voldemort is laughing after he uses the killing curse, there is no mention of an incantation, which is needed to create a horocrux. And since voldemort made Harry the chosen one by giving him his scar, we thus know that Neville cannot be the chosen one, and therefore, it is Harry who must kill voldemort, not Neville, something Harry cannot do if he has to kill himself to destroy the horocrux within him. So, Neville will play an important part in DH, but it will be Harry who kills voldemort, thus Harry can’t be a horocrux. 2. JK did not say that Harry would definitely die; she said that killing him off would be a great way to prevent sequels by other authors. If Harry does die, it will be after he deals the final blow, so to speak, to voldemort, perhaps of a fatal injury sustained in the battle. I think that he will probably end up surviving, mostly because this is a children’s series, above all else, and thus good always triumphs over evil. Voldemort must die. 3. As for Sirius still being alive, if I recall correctly, Harry, at the end of OOTP, asks nearly headless Nick about his godfather, and Nick tells Harry that Sirius did not become a ghost when he died because only those afraid of death choose to become ghosts. He said when Sirius died not if he died. This doesn’t mean that we won’t hear from him in some helpful way, or another in DH, it just means that he won’t be alive when we do. I think we will definitely be seeing those two way mirrors again, otherwise what would be the purpose of putting them out there if not to use them at some point. And the Veil in the Department of Mysteries is something I think will be revisited in DH. Maybe that is a way to talk to the dead, thru the veil or something. 4. R.A.B. On her website JK did not confirm that this person was Regulus Black. However, she did say that that was a superb guess. And since that heavy locket was found during cleaning in the Black family home, and we know Slytherin’s heirloom used as a horocrux was a locket, then I think tit is safe to say that the mysterious R.A.B. is Regulus. 5. Snape and Dumbledore. Okay, I think that Snape kept Dumbledore informed of all of Voldemort’s plans, at least the one’s that he was aware of, which would explain why bellatrix didn’t trust him at the beginning of book 6. She claimed to be very close with Voldemort and knew all his plans, so when Snape said he was aware of the plans she thought him to be lying in order to find out what plans Voldemort had. Which if it was a correct statement, worked for Snape, but when he made the unbreakable vow with Malfoy’s mother, regardless of which side he was truly loyal to, he had no choice but to abide by it, this is where we knew that if malfoy didn’t succeed then Snape would do it for him. Or perhaps Snape had an unbreakable vow with Voldemort about discussing his plans, so he couldn’t divulge anything crucial to the Order. These are just two possibilities regarding what the argument in the forest, overheard by Hagrid, could have been about. Also since Dumbledore trusted Snape, he must have had good reason for doing so. I think that there may be some truth to the theories about Snape loving Lilly, but I wouldn’t even be willing to hazard a guess what affect that will have on the ending. And even though Dumbledore has admitted that he has been wrong occasionally, when it really counted he had been correct. I think Dumbledore will still help Harry through his portraits on the walls, and that his brother, Aberforth, will play some important part in the book, why introduce him briefly to the story if there would be no further use for him. 6. Aunt Petunia will also be important to the story. Dumbledore sent her that howler that said “Remember my last…” The question is did it simply refer to the note he left of the doorstep with baby Harry, or has there been other communication since then between Dumbledore and Petunia, and if so, what was said. I would hazard a guess by the reaction Petunia gave, refusing to let her husband kick Harry out for good, that there must have been other communications between them. 7. And lastly, lets not forget Luna, I think she will be important as well. Remember, she has the ability to see the horses that pull the carriages, and hear the voices beyond the veil. I think there is something more to Luna that we will get to read about. I am not even going to guess who dies, mostly because this is already long enough. I look forward to hearing what everyone thinks.

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candyapplechick Rochester New York — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:51:41 GMT

First of alll, Snape is a good guy and is loyal to Dumbledore. He vowed to do what ever he had to to keep his cover as a death eater. He was shouting instructions to Harry what he must do in order to defeat Voldemort as Harry was trying to fight him while running away with Draco after killing Dumbledore. Harry will live, he is the character that got the reprieve from J.K Rowling. I think it will be a Weasley who will die and I think it will be Hagrid will also die. Even though it won't happen but I do hope that it will, I hope that Hermione ends up with Harry. Ron mocks everything she believes in and the constant bickering doesn't make for a good relationship. I hope that Ron and Luna end up together. Luna is chrushing on him, she is always humming "Weasley is my king." Ginny only sees Harry as "The boy who lived" and not as Harry. She even states that Harry wouldn't be happy unless he was hunting Voldemort and that is why she likes him. She likes the hero not the boy who just want to live a normal life.

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felicia austin tx — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:59:08 GMT

ok ewll every ones talking about harry being a horcrux i think its enterirly possible. but what if .... call me crazy what if part of harry's soul got transfered . not as a horcrux but as somting deeper but good . voldemort was weekend after he tried to kill harry. maybe thats because he got a speck of good who knows how much it was maybe just enought to weaken him permanently now i dont think that it will turn him good in the end no that is plain crazy. no but there is also proof against that theory in the goblet of fire vlodemort had to use harry's blood so wouldnt that have made adifference if it was to help support my theory but in the contrary it made hjim all the more powerrfull

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Caleb Simons, Augusta, GA — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 16:27:18 GMT

Hello?? Has everyone forgotten that Wormtail is in the debt of Harry? Harry saved Peter's life and so Peter is going to save Harry's life. I think its crazy that people have forgotten about Pettigrew. And all this talk about Neville killing LV is crazy because Neville is weak and maybe he will turn out evil.

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Courtney T — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 17:35:10 GMT

Someone mentioned that Percy is the only Weasley who can die. I disagree. I think Percy gets a reprieve. There are 7 Weasley children and that is the most magical number. Instead, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley are going to bite it. I don't want that to happen and it will be very hard on everyone, but it kind of fits with Voldi offing all of Harry's parent figures. I just finished re-reading the series and I had a strange suspicion - for the first time EVER - about McGonagal. She goes immediately to the headmaster's office and questions Harry. On one hand, that makes sense. On the other, why does she press when she was always the first to uphold anything Dumbledore said as law? And when I read this article and clicked on the link, I expected it to be her. Neville is not going to die by the way. Rowlings wouldn't do that. Neville has been set up to be a hero and he will finally live up to the name his grandmother so desperately wants him to live up to. He will kill Bellatrix Lestrange and stand by Harry as he fights his final battle. Snape is a good guy and that is why he was beyond offended when Harry called him a coward. He is one of the bravest characters in the book and was entrusted with the hardest most gut wrenching task. RAB IS Regulus Black, but the locket will be the last out of body Horcrux Harry finds. He will hesitate to return to Grimmauld Place and that will be his greatest obstacle. Kreacher will help Harry in finding some of the remaining Horcruxes. Malfoy MAY be a werewolf. His sickly, GREY appearance in book six suggests that he's got a little more going on than just stress. BUT he should also have the Dark Mark to have been able to get through the barrier to the astronomy tower. J.K. is pretty brilliant and she's given us everything we need to put it all together. Harry is NOT going to die. He and Ginny Weasley (the red haired girl with green eyes!) are going to be the beautiful happy couple that James and Lily were before meeting their tragic demise.

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Michelle, Shawnee, KS — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 17:50:10 GMT

I've read some of the comments, but not all so forgive me if this theory has already been mentioned... I do not believe Harry's scar is a horcrux (I did at one time, but not anymore). However, I DO think his death would ensure Voldemort's doom. Let me explain. We all remember in book 4 when Voldemort uses Harry's blood as a part of the spell to restore his body and power. He does this because it cancels the shield of Lilly's sacrifice and Voldemort can now touch Harry. However, Dumbledore has a quick "glimpse of triumph" in his eyes when told about this. My belief is that Dumbledore knows that since Voldemort now has Harry's blood in his veins, if he (Voldemort) kills Harry then Voldemort will also perish. So Harry does not HAVE to die, he could kill Voldemort first, but IF Voldemort were to overpower Harry and end his life it will be Voldemort's doom as well. Voldemort (as most villians who are power-hungry) has probably overlooked this truth, just as he overlooked the power of the "ancient magic" of love. As for who will die... I think Voldemort for sure (it would just not work for him to survive), maybe Harry (as per my theory above) but I'm not convinced about that. I think that may be the character J.K. Rowling changed her mind about... I just know I can't WAIT to find out!!!

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Kurt, Kent, WA — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 18:23:48 GMT

Wow, such amazing, creative and intellectual theories are fun to read. I believe Harry and Snape will become friends by the end of the series, something I have thought since the first book. JKR is a genius!

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C. Nrchmiod — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 18:24:07 GMT

The remaining horcruxes are: A cup(water, Huffenpuff),A gold locket(earth, Slytherin),A sword (fire, Ravenclaw) and the last has to be wood-Griffindor . (according to occult things) The last horcrux is:(drum roll please)the Whompimg Willow! It has been on Hogwarts grounds according to Snape "before you (Harry and Ron) were born." I always thought it was an odd thing to say to H&R. Now I know why JKR mentioned it-as forshadowing. She establishes its age. It is a nasty, murderous plant. I think Voldemort made a horcrux out of Godrick Griffindor's wand, and the dead wood sprang to life and was placed at the entrance to that tunnel which goes to the Shreeking Shack. The reason it's nasty is because part of Voldemort is in it. The destruction of the WW comes in the form of fire. -Burning bush. As for who dies? My bet is on Ron. Remember, he was willing to die in The Sorcerer's Stone, on the chessboard.And Molly Weasley keeps getting premonitions of something dreadful happening to someone in her family.JKR said that she cried when this character dies. Actually, why shouldn't Harry have a near death experience? If he went over "beyond the veil" He could see his parents and Dumbledore again and maybe even Ron, and could be told that it is better to go back and live a full life than to stay there. JKR is a teacher at heart. She teaches kids ethics, morality, honesty, friendship, cooperation, etc. If she took this route, she could teach kids not to be afraid of death (as Voldemort is. ("Voldemort means one who flees from death)The whole mess was created because V wanted to be immortal, remember? And also, that we must be brave and true, but also live a full life. ALSO: Draco will be the last of the Death Eaters, will be imprisoned with his mother Narcissa Black Malfoy in Azkaban. Mom will teach him EVERYTHING she knows about the Dark Arts, and then will conveniently die. Draco will eventually escape, making HIM Harry's next foe.

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Bob Curtis, Rowe, NM — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:36:36 GMT

My most outlandish theory: RAB is indeed Regulus Black, and he is still alive: he is a Metamorphmagus, and lives under the assumed name of...Rufus Scrimgeour. (Sirius: brightest star in the Dog constellation; Regulus: brightest star in Leo, the Lion). (Besides, how many first names have the letter "u" twice?)

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Marissa,Woodriver,Illinois — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:43:04 GMT

My theory is that RAB might be a group like the D.A. or the Death Eaters. Though Regulus is likely too, but we all know J.K. to not be that obvious (remember when we all thought that the HBP was a real half blood prince? who could have seen Snape coming?) thats my thoughts on this. =)

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Joe Barnhart, Houston, Texas — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:44:38 GMT

During the final fight in Order of the Phoenix, Dubledore tell Voldemort that there are worse ways to destroy a man than by death; and Voldemorts disbelief in this fact is his one of his greatest weaknesses. Voldemort will NOT die...he will be kissed by a Dementor (after all horcruxes are destroyed) and suffer an endless agony. I hope Harry survices and becomes the ever great next Dada teacher BUT Dumbledore says to Harry in Chamber of Secrets "It is our choices that define who we are, far more than our abilities"...Harry will discover that He is the final Horcrux and do himself in to protect the world from Voldemort.

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Rebecca Rivera Doyline, LA. — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:59:37 GMT

I got the new book for Mother's Day and I can't wait to read it. As for the ending I "hope" Harry does not die but in the battle of good and evil there is always a chance for it. As for the movie I will be there even a 46 year old mom deserves a little fun! Thanks for reading!

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Grammy Snure — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:08:55 GMT

I believe Harry is not a Houcrux and neither is his wand. But, what about his invisibility cloak? Does anyone remember who gave it to him? Could Ginny have become a horcrux when Riddles diary was destroyed?Having a great time reading all these awesome thoughts!!!!

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P buffalo, ny — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:26:19 GMT

I can guarantee 100% that dumbledore IS dead, He did not create a HORCRUX because that would involve Dumbledore Planing, and carrying out a murder out of hatred and that conflicts a little bit with him being a good guy.

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JC, El Dorado Hills, Ca — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:55:54 GMT

ok, here's the thing: dumbledore will return (because in the Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan the Lion died and then returned to life and in LOTR Gandalf kicked it in FOTR and was up and about in TTT); Snape will die trying to save Harry from Voldemort; Harry will finally beat Voldemort (because we gotta believe that good will eventually conquer evil) and on the subject of Neville, it's payback time for him. He'll be taking down Bellatrix before the story is over. can't wait for the book. on 7/21/07, Voldemort is going down!

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Barb, Springfield, Oregon — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 22:24:55 GMT

A few have mentioned that Harry could lose his power and become a Squib and be sent back to the Muggle world, with or w/out his memory intact. That doesn't make sense as Filch is a Squib and he is in the Wizard's world. The Dursley's neighbor is a Squib too but although she is in the Muggle world, she reports to someone about Harry. There's so many things that could happen, it's exciting!I always thought Luna would hook up with Harry, even if for just a bit. She's so loopy.

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Chanelly, Victoria, B.C. — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 22:26:50 GMT

Does anyone think that Malfoy (Draco) could be the "chosen one"? Think on it, he has as much reason to hate Voldy as Harry Potter does. At the end of book six, when Dumbledore and Malfoy are alone together in the top tower, Malfoy tells Dumbledore all about how Voldy will kill him and his parents if Malfoy doesn't kill Dumbledore. The only reason he is doing this is because he doesn`t want himself and his parents to be killed! Then what else makes me wonder is why Dumbledore was so lenient about Harry going to The Cave with him to fetch the horcrux. He wasn't REALLY concerned about Harry's safety there. When they went into The Cave, blood was needed for passage. Dumbledore did NOT let Harry use his blood, because it probably wouldn't work! Ponder over that for a while. The other thing is that Dumbledore seemed so concerned for Malfoy's safety, offering to let him and his parents go into hiding with very good protection (This was after Malfoy tod him about all the stuff with Voldy and his family).The other thing that me think is that Dumbledore gave his life so that Malfoy could get away innocent and so that he could get away at all. (This is off topic but I think it was planned that Dumbledore should be killed by Snape anyway) So, that's what I think, and you decide if it's a good theory or not.

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Joy Kinnen — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:50:13 GMT

I think Harry's Aunt Petunia is really a witch because Dumbledore wouldnt put him there without someone to understand him and she knew about Azakaban and has been in contact with Dumbledore and I think Snape is good because He did make the unbreakable vow to Narcrissa Malfoy to help Draco. I also think Voldermort and Ron die in The Deathly Hallows

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Amanda Fike, Topeka, Kansas — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:57:37 GMT

I think that Dumbledore would not use a Horcrux to divide his soul. I do not believe Hermione nor Ron will die. As far as Dumbledore's death I think when Hagrid saw Dumbledore and Snape arguing (by the edge of the Dark Forest)and Snape was saying I can't do it, it was actually Dumbledore telling Snape he had to kill him-1)because if he didn't it would mean Draco would have to 2)plus the binding promise Snape made to Draco's mom 3)if Snape killed Dumbledore it would convince (whether it it needed or not) Voldemort to completely trust Snape. Think about it if Snape is good (and I know he is) than wouldn't it be great if he is close to V. that way Harry could be protected even more (keep your enemies closer). J.K. stated that the fact that Harry has his mother's eyes is important in the last book.-I have some ideas on that. If you remember in The Goblet in the final fight between Harry and V. all the ghost that appeared helped Harry escape in the end-they helped him-so maybe Dumbledore dying, and Sirius (if he truely is dead) will help Harry in the final fight. Yes-100% sure Neville will help Harry, his parents were hurt by Bellatrix-he will stand up and be important to the fight. Harry being a Horcrux-I thought of it, but why would you make something that can die have a part of your soul-unless it continues to hold the spell after death. If he is by accident-well I am not so sure about that. What about the note left with the Horcrux in the hillside-who was that left by? Just some long quick thoughts and questions-the truth J.K will continue to amaze and surprise us all-which is why we love her books.

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T. Ledwith — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 01:00:54 GMT

I want to believe Snape is good too & acting upon Dumbledore's orders or some prior agreement. My only concern about this is the book said Snape had a look of pure hatred and immediately killed Dumbledore without hesitation. Now, does it mean he hated killing him; hated killing him for Draco; or that he was just plain evil and hated Dumbledore? I also Hope Dumbledore & Sirius come back. I think Neville is the key to this whole thing & will save the day but sacrifice himself. Another thing--Dumbledore explained that either Harry kills Voldemort or vice versa. So which one--if any--dies?

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Dave, El Sobrante, CA — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 02:47:40 GMT

Dumbledore may be dead but Spock was deader.

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Bob A, Penacook, NH — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 02:54:00 GMT

First of all I just want to say what a wonderful series of books this has been to this point and should not be considered a childrens book but a drama/mystery starring children. I believe that Neville will die while trying to fight Voldemort and that Harry will defeat Voldemort but will spare his life in one of those "i am nothing like you" kind of endings. As for the second death, what a tough choice. I do not see it being a main character who would be wept over such as Hagrid, Ron or Hermione (though may want to check if J.K. has recently purchased large shares of stock in Kleenex) but more evil or playing evil characters such as Snape,to end his vow, or Draco. However this book ends I hope that J.K. quickly gets bored and decides to write prequels to the Harry Potter series.

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jo — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 03:37:55 GMT

Snape is good. The unbreakable oath is not unbreakable. You just die if you break it. Snape will break it to fight to save Harry. Voldemort will beat Harry. Snape will be dead. Harry severely wounded. V will gloat. Then Neville will show up and blast V. The prophecy did pertain to Neville also! Neville is the one.

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Lisa Whitmore, San Diego, CA — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 04:11:37 GMT

I think a lot of good theories have been presented. I think that Petunia will be important. I think she is a lot more magical than she seems. I think she is afraid of the magic in herself. I wonder if as a child she might have received an invitation to attend Hogwarts as well as her sister. I also think Neville will be very important. Initially, he character seemed to be one of comic relief, but I think he has evolved into a very serious character. I think the wrapper his parents tried to give him while he and his grandmother were visiting them in the hospital is some type of clue. I think Neville's parents will be revived from their madness. I'm hoping that all this time Percy has been going undercover in behalf of the good guys. I think Luna Lovegood will be very important as well. It's been my thought that Snape is one of the good guys, but the fact that the vast majority seems to think so has me a bit worried.

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Jazmine, Chula Vista, California — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 04:16:15 GMT

I believe that Dumbledore is dead, but he will help Harry in other ways. Remember in Dumbledore's office there are portraits of all of the other headmasters? I think he'll help him once he is in a portrait, but that's just my idea!

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Melissa, Baltimore, MD — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 05:36:03 GMT

a lot of good ideas! although it would be an interesting battle at the end if harry were a horcrux, i don't think that he is. Voldemort planned to make his last horcrux after killing the infant Harry, so when everything at the Potter's house didn't go right, he was too flustered to actually make a horcrux. i don't think that harry's wand is a horcrux either. we don't have a sense that it is truly valuable (besides it being the brother of LV's wand) and Dumbledore said that LV's horcruxes were probably things that were of great importance---like items associated with the founders of Hogwarts. Dumbledore is dead and he isn't coming back, but that doesn't mean he can't help Harry. Neville is going to play a major role in this book; the other ones have been building up for this but I don't know what is going to happen to him...he might die, which will be really sad, but he'll go out heroically. Snape is probably good. he has some redemptive qualities. i can't wait until the 21st of july!

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Aashish Chandra, Allahabad, IN — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 05:45:03 GMT

Luna Lovegood would have an interesting role to play too..

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Kim, Logan, UT — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 06:53:20 GMT

Everyone keep in mind that in order for Harry to be a horcux Voldemort would have had to say the curse making him a horcrux (Book 6 in Slug's memory)...just an afterthought... Dumbledore has said all along that Voldemort doesn't understand the old magic that deals with "love" and that could simply be his downfall. Harry has won every time against Voldemort so far because those he loves (or has loved) help him defeat him. I think some people look way too far into some details and forget some points that have been laid out in the stories (I do it, too :))...Dumbledore is dead (he told Harry in book 4 that there is no way to bring the dead back to life)...Harry has to be the one to kill Voldemort (Dumbledore told him that Voldemort chose him when he attacked him...therefore it couldn't be Neville anymore since Voldemort didn't "mark" him as his equal)...I don't know about Snape, but I think he is on the good side :)

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Sam, NYC — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 07:48:26 GMT

Regarding Dumbledore - I don't think he's dead-dead. He started the Order of the Phoenix. Anyone remember the legend of The Phoenix? Rise from the dead, Rise from the ashes. During his funeral, a phoenix appeared from his casket.

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Kaylie Allen, Clinton, Illinois — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 14:54:02 GMT

I do not think that Snape was in love with Lily...that would just be totally wrong.

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Laura, Louisville, Kentucky — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:12:23 GMT

Harry is too popular a character. I think Rowling is too good of a writer to disappoint her readers by killing him off. I hope the last book doesn't get too messy with all of the plot to round off and sum up. Pirates 3 was supposed to do that but the plot was so thick is really made the movie hard to enjoy.

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Eftychia — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:18:40 GMT

Well if Harry was really a Horcrux, why does Voldemort want so desperately to kill him? That does not make sense! I believe that Snape secretly helps Harry, in his own way of course. I think Voldemort and Snape(or Nevil?) are likely to die in this book.

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Magical Muggle — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:52:23 GMT

All of the time-turners were destroyed in the DA's litle debacle in the Ministry of Secrets, thus ruling them out as a part of this plot. It has been said that a student will teach DADA, but it has also been said that it is not who you think it is. I take that to mean that it is not Harry or Hermoine. I agree one hundred percent that Harry is a horcrux, it just makes perfect since. As for Dumbledore, I remember reading something somewhere that said he was still in the seventh book, but not alive. I think his painting in the head master's office will play a big role in the plot.

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JennySu — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:33:31 GMT

Okay, so these are all great theories, here are mine: 1. Harry is not a horocrux, at least not anymore, and that is if he ever was to begin with. My reasoning behind this is that if he was a horocrux, voldemort would have used that one in the rebirthing ceremony in which he used Harry’s blood. Now I agree it is possible that this happened that way, but I think it is more probable that he never was a horocrux at all. And my reasoning behind this is because I think he had intended to use the death of the “chosen one” from the prophecy to create his last horocrux, and in Harry’s memory brought forth by the dementor, Harry hears his mother screaming as voldemort is laughing after he uses the killing curse, there is no mention of an incantation, which is needed to create a horocrux. And since voldemort made Harry the chosen one by giving him his scar, we thus know that Neville cannot be the chosen one, and therefore, it is Harry who must kill voldemort, not Neville, something Harry cannot do if he has to kill himself to destroy the horocrux within him. So, Neville will play an important part in DH, but it will be Harry who kills voldemort, thus Harry can’t be a horocrux. 2. JK did not say that Harry would definitely die; she said that killing him off would be a great way to prevent sequels by other authors. If Harry does die, it will be after he deals the final blow, so to speak, to voldemort, perhaps of a fatal injury sustained in the battle. I think that he will probably end up surviving, mostly because this is a children’s series, above all else, and thus good always triumphs over evil. Voldemort must die. 3. As for Sirius still being alive, if I recall correctly, Harry, at the end of OOTP, asks nearly headless Nick about his godfather, and Nick tells Harry that Sirius did not become a ghost when he died because only those afraid of death choose to become ghosts. He said when Sirius died not if he died. This doesn’t mean that we won’t hear from him in some helpful way, or another in DH, it just means that he won’t be alive when we do. I think we will definitely be seeing those two way mirrors again, otherwise what would be the purpose of putting them out there if not to use them at some point. And the Veil in the Department of Mysteries is something I think will be revisited in DH. Maybe that is a way to talk to the dead, thru the veil or something. 4. R.A.B. On her website JK did not confirm that this person was Regulus Black. However, she did say that that was a superb guess. And since that heavy locket was found during cleaning in the Black family home, and we know Slytherin’s heirloom used as a horocrux was a locket, then I think tit is safe to say that the mysterious R.A.B. is Regulus. continued...

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JennySu — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:34:06 GMT

...continued 5. Snape and Dumbledore. Okay, I think that Snape kept Dumbledore informed of all of Voldemort’s plans, at least the one’s that he was aware of, which would explain why bellatrix didn’t trust him at the beginning of book 6. She claimed to be very close with Voldemort and knew all his plans, so when Snape said he was aware of the plans she thought him to be lying in order to find out what plans Voldemort had. Which if it was a correct statement, worked for Snape, but when he made the unbreakable vow with Malfoy’s mother, regardless of which side he was truly loyal to, he had no choice but to abide by it, this is where we knew that if malfoy didn’t succeed then Snape would do it for him. Or perhaps Snape had an unbreakable vow with Voldemort about discussing his plans, so he couldn’t divulge anything crucial to the Order. These are just two possibilities regarding what the argument in the forest, overheard by Hagrid, could have been about. Also since Dumbledore trusted Snape, he must have had good reason for doing so. I think that there may be some truth to the theories about Snape loving Lilly, but I wouldn’t even be willing to hazard a guess what affect that will have on the ending. And even though Dumbledore has admitted that he has been wrong occasionally, when it really counted he had been correct. I think Dumbledore will still help Harry through his portraits on the walls, and that his brother, Aberforth, will play some important part in the book, why introduce him briefly to the story if there would be no further use for him. 6. Aunt Petunia will also be important to the story. Dumbledore sent her that howler that said “Remember my last…” The question is did it simply refer to the note he left of the doorstep with baby Harry, or has there been other communication since then between Dumbledore and Petunia, and if so, what was said. I would hazard a guess by the reaction Petunia gave, refusing to let her husband kick Harry out for good, that there must have been other communications between them. 7. And lastly, lets not forget Luna, I think she will be important as well. Remember, she has the ability to see the horses that pull the carriages, and hear the voices beyond the veil. I think there is something more to Luna that we will get to read about. I am not even going to guess who dies, mostly because this is already long enough. I look forward to hearing what everyone thinks.

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Ciara, Tishomingo,Mississippi — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:51:45 GMT

I've enjoyed reading everyones theories on what could happen in the final book.In my opinion-Harry will live,I dont think that Rowling would be as cruel as to kill off harry. I think that neville will play a big part in defeating voldemort. Ummm Oh and sirius-I think there is a possibility that he might still be alive. The details on his death were too vague and it makes me wonder....I HOPE that he isnt really dead anyway. As for the characters who are going to die-i have absolutely no idea. There are so many possibilities that i can't decide.....I think that its going to be a total surprise to us all.

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Josh, Hamburg, Iowa — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:55:29 GMT

One thing I'll say is that Ron, Hermione, nor Harry will be a teacher at Hogwarts. Our dear author gave that much up in an interview some time back. Someone WILL go on as a teacher, but none of those three. My money is on Neville. He could replace Sprout as he has a knack for herbology, but as he made great progress in Defense Against the Dark Arts with the DA, I don't think that is out of the question.

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Gurinder Arora, Hayes, London — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:38:33 GMT

Hey guys in my opinion I think that we have to accept the fact that Dumbledore is dead othwerwise J.K Rowling wouldnt have made him weak from drinking that potion in order to die. I also think that Snape really is working for Voldermort and he did make a vow with narcissa malfoy. There is also the question of the horcruxes I think that they are: Hufflepufs cup, Slytherins Locket, (tom riddles diary), (marvolos ring), Nagini the snake, Harry's scar and the last horcrux resides within voldermort Last but not least i think neville will play a huge part in the last book and maybe dumbledore was wrong and the prophecy was reffering to Neville. WELL ONLY 48 days to go OH YEH THAT IS IN ENGLAND

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Jim, Gilbert, Arizona — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 18:51:37 GMT

Okay, here's what I think. 1. Snape is on the good side, but not good person generally. He is jealous and a loner. He will probably sacrifice himself in a diversion ploy to enable others to kill off LV. 2. What about Bill Weasley? Is he a werewolf or not? Do Lupin and Bill form a "wolfpack" to keep track of the deatheaters as a form of scouts? 3. Arthur Weasley becomes Minister of Magic at the end of the book and they get to move out of that dump! 4. Old man Malfoy ends up killing his own son by mistake during a pitched battle with the DA. Hagrid or Graup (sp?) end up killing Lucius Malfoy. 5. Hagrid absorbs and survives, temporarily, a killing curse delivered by a death eater but is then trampled by a herd of giants during a battle scene. (Remember the curses bouncing off him, quite a stout fellow he is) 6. The gang intercept Mundungus selling off artifacts from the black estate, including the aforementioned LOCKET. Mundungus already has some of the stuff and was caught by Harry and Ron before. They don't recognize the significance of the locket at first until Granger puts the pieces together. 7. Deatheaters pay a visit to the twins' joke shop, where a battle takes place. The twins are outnumbered and although very accomplished wizards in their own rights, are about to be overran when Percy shows up to save the day. Percy is killed and one of the twins is horribly wounded, perhaps an arm or a leg. Percy is then given a heros funeral. 8. Neville Longbottom is a changed man in DH. He is driven, single minded and no nonsense (ie: private Pyle in Full Metal Jacket) no longer willing to play the fool, he is actively looking for ways to even the score! 9. I really don't like the way the movies have portrayed Ron. He is always the bumbling, scared, can't get anything right side kick. The butt of jokes from the twins, crappy at quidditch and generally in the way! The books sort of set him up that way too. In the battle at the Ministry of Magic he is pretty much useless, getting entangled in the brains and stuff. He is a great wizard wannabe!

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Kathleen, FL — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 19:07:54 GMT

Harry can't be a Horcrux!! Why would Voldemort make something a Horcrux when it could die so very easily? That would be plain stupid on his part. The two to Die will be Ginny & Hermione. Just because Hermione is smart doesn't mean she can't die. They will both die on their love for Harry and Ron protecting them both in the end devastating everyone. But they will know it was for love. Since the last word of the book is scar i think JKR will make it a horrible ending to a series. like we will never know what happens. I think possibley that Cho-Chang could die to avenge Cedric in the end. who knows? so many possibilties.

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Cindy, St Augustine, FL — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 19:09:11 GMT

I can't believe none of you has mentioned Ginny!?! I think she and Neville will both play a major role in Harry's last stand with Voldemort. Ginny is a very powerful, skilled witch and she is the perfect partner for Harry, much like Lilly was the perfect partner for James. I think that one of the big reasons Harry became friends with Ron is to put him in alignment with Ginny, a deep plotting by JK. Hmmmmmmmmm, I guess we will all have to just wait until July!!!

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Cris South — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 19:32:23 GMT

Okay, I have very mixed feelings about the Harry Potter series actually ending. I think it will go on haitus and Rowling will bring it back at some future date. in order to end it - and the temptation to continue it later - she would have to do the Babylon 5 ending...kill the main character and blow up the space station. I think she likes her fans too much to do that. I agree that Neville is a prime character for offing. I don't think Hermoine or Ron will be killed nor do I think Harry will. I see Harry taking over Hogwarts. Definitely have to kill off The One Who, etc, because he is the second point to the entire series. Ron's brothers are at risk I think. But I agree that we will find Snape is actually a good guy in disguise and I believe he will die, finally letting the others see him for who he is. Other than that, I can't think of anyone Rowling would actually sacrifice. Can't wait for the book though!

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Anne, Lynnwood, WA, USA — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 21:11:18 GMT

I think that Rowling is so good at throwing in twists that no one expects, we are all in for a great and surprising read. One think I do believe is that we will finally learn what happened in the time between Voldy's murdering the Potters and Hagrid rescuing Harry from the blown up house THE NEXT DAY! What took so long? Why didn't even Muggles find him? A house totally demolished, as this one has been hinted was destroyed, surely would be noticed by the magical community and muggles too. Also, I think we will see Dumbledore and Sirius come back to help Harry - but as ghosts, who we have learned can do a lot in death - look at Nearly Headless Nick (he might play a bigger role too). And just maybe we will see some of the minor characters step in to do more to help Harry now. Harry can call on a lot of magical talent, I can't imagine why he would limit himself on that. But when all spoilers and speculations are said and done, one thing is the absolute truth - all we will wish it was not the end and who knows, maybe a dedicated letter campaign would convince Ms. Rowling to write more about the magical world with new characters (and throw in the occasional mention of the ones we so love.)

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Jordyn, Rice Lake, WI — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:13:10 GMT

Has anyone ever thought that possibly Moaning Myrtle could be a Horcrux? I mean, she was the only one killed when the chamber of secrets was opened, and that could signify the power Voldemort had.

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Liz Stull, Goleta CA — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:36:25 GMT

Strange possible twist. Perhaps Dumbledore is as brilliant as the most famous magician of all literature (and alluded to several times in HP series) - Merlin. If so, does Dumbledore have the power to live backwards in time? That would sure throw a twist on things, now wouldn't it? Try to imagine....

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anon, orlando, FL — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:38:12 GMT

I don't think Harry will die for the fact that this is a kids story who wants the hero to die? It would make sense for Harry to die if this was a story for adults cause we would get the whole sacrificing noble thing, but it would break kids heart to have their hero dead.The only part that I think I can make a decent prediction at though is who will be the new teacher at hogwartz. Since Rowling has said its not the one you would think. I believe Nelville will be the new teacher. In the fifth book he was very passionate about learning the defense against the dark arts, also he would be very good at herbology too, so maybe professor sprout will retire, who knows?

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Andi, Greenville, SC — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 05:00:49 GMT

I will have to disagree with anon. It is possible for Harry to die. Harry Potter has evolved from being just a children's book and is enjoyed by adults just as much as young children. Rowling intended for the books to become increasingly more mature and darker, as a way to grow up with their readers. So it is very much possible that Harry will die. I would like to say the two characters that will die would be Harry and Voldemort, but that would just be too obvious. I do think there is a possibity of the two being killed being any of Harry's friends (Harmoine, Ron, etc...) who just get in the way of unfriendly wand fire. As far as Dumbledore goes, he is dead. I remember reading somewhere the best quote ever. Rowling basically said, "He's not Gandalf." But as most people pointed out, he died for a greater cause. It wouldn't be out of character for Dumbledore kill himself to help in the fight against Voldemort.

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Marie Chicago, IL — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:25:18 GMT

I think we'll see Snape die defending Harry from Voldemort. It'd be poetic justice after Harry's father risked his life to defend Snape from Lupin back when they were in school. I think Wormtail will help defeat Voldemort by finally losing it over his mistreatment and attacking at an opportune time, thus allowing Harry to pass through Voldemort's defenses. I think Draco Malfoy may also end up helping Harry because he's a good person deep down under all the spoiled bratiness. Sirius and Dumbledore are both totally dead, JK has said so many times. Hermione and Ron won't die; they are the ones who will be telling the stories to their grandchildren (they'll naturally get married after all this) in the epilogue. I think it's also likely that Harry will die, unfortunately, to maintain the balance in the wizarding world. I also think we'll see Percy as a Death Eater.

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Don Doe, Chicago, IL — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:45:06 GMT

I always wondered if Draco was secretly the chosen one. I keep wondering when he realizes how evil works and how easily Voldemort could turn on his father that Draco does something to help his father. I do see Harry losing his powers to complete Voldemorts destruction.

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Andrew James Riemer, Winsted, MN — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:49:45 GMT

Is it possible that Neville is in the possession of the Horcrux? Did not Voldermort kill his parents, too? Could that Horcrux have been picked up by Neville and kept ever since? Since the Horcrux can be a living thing, wouldn't it just be funny if it turned out to be Neville's toad (which was almost lost from the first installment on)?

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Traci, Houston, TX — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:04:17 GMT

Why are you taking JKR at her word that Dumbledore is really dead? If I were an author on the verge of the release of one of the biggest book events in history, I might say things to keep you guessing so the surprise doesn't get spoiled. And on that note, I think that the person who died at the end of Part 6 was not Dumbledore. I think it was Wormtail, who had been given polyjuice potion to look like Dumbledore, and he was under the spell of Dumbledore or Snape (the spell that makes you do whatever the person wants you to do, I forget the name, sorry. Imperius Curse maybe?). Think about it - Dumbledore's hand was black and rotted looking, and it was never explained. Wormtail had to cut off his hand to bring Voldemort back to life. So if Wormtail took a polyjuice potion to look like Dumbledore, that would explain why Dumbledore's hand looked black and rotten. This might be a crazy idea, but I thought about it the first time I read part 6, and I just can't shake it.

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Brian, Sacramento CA — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:55:57 GMT

I also am a strong believer that Dumbledore is not dead, and that he and Snape staged his death to plant Snape as an infiltrator back into the ranks of Voldemort's henchmen. I believe it will be Dumbledore that kills Voldemort, using the element of surprise. Hermione, Ron, and Harry will be okay, but Neville will be on the bad end of Voldemort's killing curse...

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Neil — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:30:07 GMT

I can't see Harry dying in the end, that would be a huge letdown after building Harry up to this challenge and that's not what I would call a good ending for a series of children's books. I don't think Harry is a horcrux. Slughorn said in HPB that a Wizard must commit murder to tear the soul apart then cast a spell to place that fragment of the soul inside another object. Dumbledore believed that Voldemort wanted to create a horcrux with Harry's death but did not have a chance to, and thus made Nagini (the big snake) a horcrux to get the 7th part after he was reborn. Dumbledore is dead, JKR has said so. I think however Dumbledore is well organized and has probably left Harry some critical help: 1) Fawkes 2) Information from the pensieve. JKR has also said the mirror of Erised will make an appearance in DH. I think there is a good chance that Dumbledore will have left Harry his memory of what Dumbedore saw in the mirror, which may be the knowledge of how to destroy Voldemort (possibly Dumbledore's deepest desire?) Harry is the chosen one, not Neville, and not Draco. The prophecy said the dark lord would mark him as his equal, Harry has the scar, it's that simple. The dark mark is not the mark of an equal, it is the mark of a servant, so Draco is not it. Snape. I think it's very likely that Snape is neither on Voldemort's side nor the Order's. Snape embodies the attributes that distinguish Slytherin's, the main one being they will use whatever means to achieve their goals. Like all who are attracted to Voldemort, they serve because service to Voldemort is reward. They gain power, promenance, people fear them, and they get to dominate. Snape however seems to have been a particularly weird boy when at school. He's cunning and cool, but not charming (the opposite in fact). I don't think Snape is evil, nor is he plainly good. His motivation seems to be that he served Voldemort out of a sense of revenge upon those who tormented him all his life, but when the prophecy was told, and it was clear that Lily Potter was one of Voldemort's targets, he re-thought his allegiance. Remember that Dumbledore has said Snape turned spy before Voldemort's downfall (GOF)(which is why Snape is not simply changing his tune after V's downfall) I think Snape is helping the order more out of a desire for revenge on Voldemort than his desire to do any good. Lily Potter was likely the one thing that Snape truly loved in the world and she was killed, needlessly, by Voldemort. This in my mind explains why Dumbledore's trust in him was ironclad, why Snape hates James Potter so thoroughly (he ended up with the one Snape loved), and why he despises Harry. It's beyond being similar to James Potter (arrogant, flouts the rules, etc...), Harry is an embodiment of Snape's worst moments in life, the product of someone he loved and someone he despised, whom everyone heaps affection and special treatment on, the son of a woman he called a filthy mudblood in his worst memory (viewed by Harry in the pensieve), the embodiment of his worst mistake in life.

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Jim, Houston, Tx — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:16:45 GMT

Snape is good and it is Snape who dies sacrificing himself so Harry can get the finising blow on Voldemort.

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Melanie, stuck-in, Missouri — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:25:59 GMT

What if Neville is really the chosen one? I think this is something to seriously consider.

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The Phoenix — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:49:56 GMT

Harry is not a horcrux. I dont think Voldemort would give up part of his soul for Harry...and i just thought of something else. The curse backfired on Voldemort. That would have destroyed the piece of soul inside his body at that time. He survived because he had the other six horcruxes. Therefore, he had all of his horcruxes made before the confrontation with Harry and his parents. I think Dumbledore's portrait may help Harry in book 7 and im not sure about Snape. Would Dumbledore give up his life in order to keep Snape undercover? Probably yes, but i still do not trust Snape...and Harry will kill Voldemort with the help of Neville.BUT Neville will not be the one to kill Voldemort. Neville is more likely to trip and blow himself up then to kill Voldemort..and Hermione better not die...I'd be depressed for....uh....lets just say a long time..ok im done.

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Cj, Brookfield, WI — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:07:19 GMT

Good stuff. The "Harry as an accidental Horcrux is a wonderful twist." I am surprised no one has mentioned the entire House Elf community. The statue at the M of Magic has a House Elf as part of it. HBP mentions loads of alliances being sought by Death Eaters, and just Hagrid seeking out Giants. I recall in one of the books Dumbldore mentioning that most underestimate the House Elves. So much has been made of Hermoinee trying to help the Elves that I believe the Elves are going to have significant part in the next book. Also, only one reference to Krum so far. He was mentioned in HBP so I'll bet he will turn up in DH too. Malfoy will live and will be the new "Snape." The guy no one trusts, except Harry because of what he witnessed the night Dumbledore died. Percy will claim to have been under the imperious curse. I don't think Harry will be back at Hogwarts in DH. Except for a short visit to hunt down a horcrux, a weapon (spell), or to use Dumbledore's pensieve. the evil toady teacher (forgot her name, she carved up Harry's arm) will be back I am sure too.

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Michelle Law Harrisonburg, VA — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:21:05 GMT

First of all, what a great idea for a website! Kudos to whoever thought of it. If Dumbledore is truly dead (say it ain't so!)it was only to serve the greater good. He was the master of the nonverbal spells (I don't believe that a magical entity must have wand in hand to perform spells--example-when Harry "blew up" aunt Marge, he neither said a spell, nor had a wand; Riddle did all KINDS of bad spells in the orphanage sans wand; Dobby never had a wand to my knowledge and yet was able to apparate, knock Lucius Malfoy on his butt, bewitch a bludger etc)How hard would it have been for Dumbledore to NONVERBALLY say "Accio wand" after Draco had disarmed him on the astrology tower with "Expeliamus (sp?)"!? Another thing, I believe that Dumbledore is an unregistered Animagus-he turns into a (drum roll please..............................................................................................................................wait for it................................are you ready?..................A PHOENIX! gottago, more later

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Larry C — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:05:51 GMT

I like how everyone automatically assumes it is is Harry or one of the "good guys" who dies. I think that one (or more) of the baddies my die in this one: Lucious Malfoy. Then in a state of anger Draco tries to avenge his father, and he himself dies. Harry (who's really a Squib)only has abilities due to the merger of his mother's "love-magic" and LV's curse. Harry discovers a way to remove the presence of magic and Neville delivers the final killing blow while LV is weakened.

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Bill Dauphin, Vernon, CT — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:13:58 GMT

OK, I've at least skimmed the whole thread. Here are my thoughts, many of which have been hit on by others: 1. Dumbledore, Sirius, and Harry's parents are Really Most Sincerely Dead. We've clearly seen there are ways the dead can intervene on behalf of the living, but they don't come back. Even Voldemort didn't come back, since he was never quite dead to begin with 2. Snape is on the side of Right, and did what he did in HBP because that's the way Dumbledore wanted things. 3. Dumbledore wanted things that way because it was (for whatever reason) important that Draco NOT cross irredemably over to the Dark Side, which would've been the result if he had been the one to kill Dumbledore. 4. Harry really is the chosen one, but Neville will play a key role in the saga's conclusion. 5. Took the group here long enough to remember it, but Aunt Petunia is more important than she seems. 6. I can't see McGonagal as a spy... but I've been fooled before. 7. As several here finally recalled, JKR did NOT say exactly two major characters would die, but rather that two she didn't expect die, and one she thought would die did not. I think guessing who dies is a mug's game, but I'll be surprised and disappointed if Harry doesn't survive. 8. Notwithstanding JKR's comments about killing off Harry so nobody else can write HP books in the future, it doesn't really work that way. See, for instance, the new novel _Finn_, which resurrects the evil father from Twain's _Huckleberry Finn_. If the next generation can rob MARK TWAIN'S grave, what makes JKR think she can stop folks from piggybacking on her? Vigorous protection of her IP will do more than killing off characters. 9. Hungarian Horntails and common housecats are not mutually compatible pets. ;^)

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Erin, New England — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:43:58 GMT

The two things that have barely been touched on here: the importance of Aunt Petunia, and cats. Petunia-maybe she really is a witch, yet never pursued it the way Lily did. Who knows, with all the theories being thrown around, maybe Uncle Vernon is a wizard! Well...maybe not. : ) But there is definitely more to Aunt Petunia than meets the eye. Also, think about all the cats in the books-McGonagall is an Animagus who takes the form of a cat (we find this out in Ron and Harry's first Transfiguration lesson when they come in late); Mrs. Figg, Harry's Squib neighbor, has a cat with her at all times; Filch's cat Mrs. Norris; Crookshanks. What part do they play? I can't remember where, but I have heard/seen that cats play a much bigger role than just pets. As for the deaths...not even going to venture a guess. My first baby is due July 23rd; I've already told my husband that I want this in my hospital bag!!

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Monica, Cleveland, OH — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:09:14 GMT

Wow. There are some interesting theories floating around. I don't know that I can add much to the discussion, but there are three things I wanted to point out. 1)I think people are misinterpreting what Rowling said about the "2 deaths" in book 7. She never said only 2 people would die, just that two people she didn't expect to die do. For all we know a dozen characters could kick the bucket in Deathly Hallows. And, as the deaths she mentioned took her by surprise, do you really think it would be Harry, or Ron, or Hermione? If any of them die, it's because it was planned long ago, I can't see her deciding suddenly, after all these years, to kill one of her trio if it wasn't planned that way from the beginning. 2)As everything she has said definitively about the first 6 books has turned out to be true, I think we have to take her word for it - Dumbledore is really dead. 3)Given all the background Rowling has given us on horcruxes, from Dumbledore, Slughorn, and in interviews, I'm pretty sure it's impossible to "accidentally" create one. You cannot create one without uttering the correct spell/incantation. As Voldemort was planning on doing this after killing Harry, it seems impossible that Harry could somehow have accidentally become a horcrux. I could be wrong on these, just my [humble] opinion...

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CM — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:41:47 GMT

Why would "Evil LV" try to kill Harry, repeatedly, if there was the slightest chance that Harrys death would cause his own? Lord V is evil, but is not in the least suicidal. Any character could die, none are immortal, but Harry doesn't have to die to defeat LV. For similar reasons, Harry couldn't be a horcrux, LV wouldn't create a horcrux only to try to destroy it! But LV did create a Horcrux that fatal night at the Potter residence, a powerful and rare magical object, easily hidden, that is now in Harry Potters posession, though he doesn't yet know it. (Can you guess?) LV planned to make another horcrux that night by killing the infant Harry, but his plans backfired, leaving him bodyless. Let's see, how many has Evil LV killed? First, there was Myrtle, then his Father, Fathers wife, and half Brother (curiously, also named Tom Riddle!), James and Lilly Potter, Bertha Jorkins, Frank Bryce (Riddle estate caretaker), and Cedric Diggory. That's 9 (Did I miss any?) Either Dumbledore underestimated the number of LV horcruxes, or LV didn't create one per murder. I don't think Evil LV can be defeated by magic, he is too much a creature of magic, but will be defeated by something LV does not fear, something LV disdains, something Muggle... I wonder, is it a coincidence that Dudley Dursleys birthday is just a few days before Harrys? Could Dudley be "The One"? Oh, that is just too ghastly!

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JM, SV, Arizona — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:26:58 GMT

Just a thought about the title "Deathly Hallows"... The author refuses to elaborate on the title because she feels it would give too much of the story away. We won't know how connected it is until the movie, but the word Hallow is often misued today. The word actually means Holy or Saintly. Could the title be Harry Potter and the Deathly Saints? Could the dead be his allies in his final battle with Voldemort?

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Gjohnson, Omaha NE — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:06:12 GMT

I like the whole idea that Lord Voldy will be "defeated by something muggle" as he hated all things muggle and also I like the idea that Dudley could be the "one" to the comments by CM. that is an idea that didn't cross my mind seeing how his birthday is only a few days away from Harry's and the prophecy clearly named the month that "the one" would be born in maybe his parents made sure in some way Dudly couldn't become a wizard or allow it seeing how much they hated the idea of it. the prophecy didn't say that "the one" had to be a wizard also. this would explain how important Aunt Petunia would be as she loves her son very much or she is just a quib also but passed on here ability to do magic to her son.But also the prophecy said that the parent thrice defied the dark lord and I don't see how the Dursleys did that so far and lived and anywho this brings us back to Harry's parents who did defy the dark lord so maybe Dudley has a big part to play in book 7 (but not by choice) but Dudley and his parents don't know it yet. Now I am just rambling. Can't wait till I get my muggle hands on the book to find out.

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Michelle Law — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:33:41 GMT

CM, Please give book and page number reference(s)regarding Evil LV killing a "Half Brother." I must have been asleep when I "read" that passage in whatever book you are quoting. Also, I believe that the manufacture of horcruxes is reserved for particularly heinous and significant murders, not just everytime you kill someone. Could the horcrux "made" after Lily's death (just because Harry has no memory of LV chanting the spell doesn't mean it didn't happen!) still be in Godric's Hollow? A place, moreover, where Harry just happens to be headed after Fleur and Bill's wedding. Is it my imagination or am I right to infer that Godric's Hollow is named after Godric Griffindore, one of the founding fathers of Hogwarts and someone whose sword LV covets for a horcrux. Could the Potters have had something belonging to Griffindore in their possession at the time of their deaths? The way I figure it, there were a total of 6 actual horcruxes made (as 7 being the most magically powerful number, there must be 7 "soul fragments" one of which resides in LV's essence at all times). The ones we are sure of are: the diary, Slytherins' ring, Hufflepuff's cup, the locket, and the snake Nagini. According to my calculations that leaves one more undiscovered horcrux to find. He 's had to use at least one up already, added to that the destruction of the diary and the ring and we are down to 3 or 4 horcruxes which must be found and destroyed. I believe LV already knows of the destruction of the diary (Dumbledore said something about how mad LV was at Lucius for his carelessness) However, does LV know about the destruction of the ring or that the good guys are even aware of the existence of the horcruxes in the first place? Sorry for being so long winded. I'll stop now.

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Mikayla Pennslyvanie — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:22:57 GMT

"When snape was fleeing with Draco across the grounds so he could disapporate, he took the time to "school" Harry on how to beat him. He told him that he had to work harder at closing his mind. " you cant apparate on hogwarts grounds

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Monica, Cleveland, OH — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:43:58 GMT

First, to "CM" I think you've confused some facts from the books: the basilisk killed Myrtle, not Voldemort, and he killed his father and his grandparents, not his father's wife - his mother - who died shortly after giving birth to him, and I am fairly positive he never had any siblings, half or otherwise. Also, Michelle Law is correct, simply killing someone is not enough to create a horcrux. Look at all the people the Death Eaters have killed, none of them have concealed pieces of their respective souls in objects outside their body. Voldemort was deliberately trying to create 6 horcruxes and thus a 7-part soul, obviously we know he has killed far more than six people, but that does not necessarily mean each murder resulted in the creation of a horcrux.

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houston — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:55:12 GMT

CM, just to clarify. LV killed his father who was named Tom Riddle, Sr. and his grandparents, not his half brother and parents. the story is in book 6. LV's, mother was a Slytherin heir, I forget her name. She gave love potion to a handsome muggle named Tom Riddle and he married her. But he left her when he discovered what really happened, but she was pregnant by then. she died right after child birth and naming her son after his father. Tom Riddle Sr had moved back home with his parents (which would be LV's grandparents), Tom Riddle jr went and found them all and killed them.

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Monica, Cleveland, OH — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:13:17 GMT

Regarding the meaning of the word "Hallows" and JM in Arizona's theory that it means either holy or saintly, I'd say it's possible. However, I've taken a much more literal interpretation of the word. In Arthurian legend, the stories about the Holy Grail often involve a knight who, in seeking the grail, enters a castle in a wasteland. The castle is inhabited by the Keeper of the Grail; within the castle there are also 4 objects of religious or magical significance. These objects differ from legend to legend, but include variously: a sword, a spear or lance, the grail itself (a cup or chalice), a platter or serving dish, baton, wand, coin, disc, pentacle, etc. Obviously, some of these match up quite nicely with the remaining Horcruxes, or at least the objects Dumbledore was guessing Voldemort used to create his Horcruxes: Hufflepuff's cup/chalice and Slytherin's locket, something of Ravenclaw's or Gryffindor's. Given Rowling's extensive knowledge of mythology and legend, Latin and etymology, I find this use of the word hallows not only plausible but very likely. Consider how carefully she chose to name her characters, and their connection(s) to myth[ology] - Minerva McGonagall, Minerva being the goddess of wisdom and war; Sibyll Trelawney, the sibyls in ancient mythology were the prophets; Merope Gaunt, Merope was one of the Pleiades sisters who was shamed eternally for marrying a mortal. The same is true for the spells, charms, curses, etc. that she created for the books - almost all of them, if you translate them from the original Latin, are quite literal in their meanings. The list could go on and on, the point is that Rowling certainly knows what she is doing when it comes to selecting/creating words and names for the books, and I think the idea of her falling back on legend yet again in defining the "hallows" is entirely logical.

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G.S.C., Amherst, MA — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:16:55 GMT

There is no way that Harry is a Horcrux. The whole point of Horcruxes is to keep them safe so that Voldemort can live - why, then, would he want to kill Harry if a part of his soul is invested in him, unintentionally or no? The "gleam of triumph" seen in Dumbledore's eyes in GOF could explain any number of things, but I doubt very much that Dumbledore would feel triumphant if Harry was in any way a Horcrux. I rely on Hermione on all times: she's never been wrong about any predictions and hints, and she seems vastly oblivious to the idea that Harry could be a Horcrux, so I'm sticking with her. And I dont quite see how people think Harry and Hermione are going to fall in love/ get married/ have babies? I always thought the signs pointed towards Ron and Hermione? Maybe I'm missing something. Lastly, there are better ways for JK Rowling to prevent others from expanding on her stories than killing Harry. What about a nice, big, fat copyrite?

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JM, SV, Arizona — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:13:01 GMT

To Monica of Cleveland... your logic behind the probable connection between title and the actual story is sound. Again "probable". I didn't like the loss of Sirius and found it tantalyzing that Harry was able to hear voices from behind the Veil. There was the wand duel with LV where many of the victims returned to temporarily assist Harry. I know the explanation that Dumbledorf offered, but I'm not certain he is completely correct where Harry is concerned. So, I can tell I am looking for a reason to believe LV's victims will return in some fashion and be avenged. Its more of a want, but it might not be how the author has envisioned her story. Again, your post on the probable meaning of Hallow is more likely the way the story will unfold.

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Angel Micowi, Milwaukee, WI — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:25:55 GMT

I think that Dumbledore will come back to life, and rescues Harry from the clutches of Voldemort.

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Bill Dauphin — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:18:15 GMT

Erin from New England: Re "Also, think about all the cats in the books-McGonagall is an Animagus who takes the form of a cat (we find this out in Ron and Harry's first Transfiguration lesson when they come in late)." Actually, I've just started re-reading the books from the beginning in preparation for HP&TDH, and I've just been reminded that we found out McGonagall was an animagus (though we didn't know that term yet) in the *very first chapter* of _Soceror's Stone_, when she stands lookout waiting for Dumbledore and Hagrid to deliver baby Harry to the Dursely's house. Dumbldore comments that he knew it was her because he's never seen a cat stand so stiffly.

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PBW, Traverse City, MI — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:43:00 GMT

ok - what do you think about this --- Draco Malfoy is the 'Chosen One' and will kill LV!

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steph, ok — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 21:46:03 GMT

If RAB is Regulus Black he has to be dead because otherwise Kreacher would not have had to obey Harry because there would be another Black.

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Ben, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:12:21 GMT

I don't really think it was Dumbledore that was killed to begin with. His gnarled right hand, I think, is a clue as who the imposter was. I think wormtail, who had his hand cut off in book four is actually using polyjuice potion to act like Dumbledore. At the beginning of book six, JK makes a point of focusing on wormtails silver right hand, for no reason at all. Plus, Dumbledore would never snivel and beg like that, wormtail would... Oh, and I definitely think that Harry is one of the Horcrux....

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Monica, Cleveland OH — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:26:37 GMT

JM from Arizona...I can certainly understand your want where LV's victims are concerned, as well as regarding Sirius' death. We know Dumbledore's portrait will be available to Harry in the headmaster/mistress' office, although how much help he will be able to offer remains to be seen. And as Rowling has said that the two-way mirror Sirius gave to Harry in OOTP will reappear it is entirely possible that Sirius will appear in book 7 in some form. As far as theories regarding the meaning of hallows, they just announced the release date (October 26th) for the French translation of Deathly Hallows, as well as its title: Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort ("Harry Potter and the Relics of Death"). Very interesting...

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Kim, South England — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:00:53 GMT

Right, here is a completely new theory. There is something more to the unbreakable vow between N. Malfoy and Snape. Not only am I convinced Snape is sweet on Mrs Malfoy (sorry, I'm a helpless romantic at heart) we are never told, face to face 'the plan was for draco to kill dumbledore and THAT'S IT' There could easily be a bit more that only certain people (Mrs M, Snape, Draco, possibly Dumbledore) knew about. Also, Snape's twitch - possibly more significant? Other theories in brief - harry - not horcrux. Snape - good. Deaths - could be snape, harry, possibly McG, definitely Draco, definitely NOT voldy. There are worse things than death and V needs to realise this.
Dumbledore definitely dead. Sorry folks!

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Joe Thompson, Dallas Tx — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:52:07 GMT

First of all Snape is a good guy. Dumbledore told Snape to kill him by Snape reading Dumbledore's mind. Thus keeping Malfoy off the hook. Worm tail will interceed for Harry, since he owes Harry his life. Remember Dumbledore telling Harry this while Harry was in hospital at the end of book 4? I think Ron will get killed and so will Voldemort. Hermoney is to savy to die. And Harry will need her to get past the traps on the horcrux's. Ron will be useless in helping Harry, unless he stumbles into a trap.
The dark horse in this book will be Nevil. Remember he and Harry were born on the same day. It was Voldamort that vaulted Harry into the lime light. We have NO idea about Nevil. I think he is really the chosen one.

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Martina, Mesa, AZ — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:59:02 GMT

Alright, this may sound far-fetched, but I don't think that Harry's parents are dead. Here is why: In rereading the third book, I realized that Harry could not, at the beginning, see the thestrals (page 87). I thought that you could see them if you saw someone die... and since he should have if his parents died in his midst, shouldn't he have seen them? Instead, he only first sees them in book 5 since he had witnessed Cedric's death. As to all of this though, I am greatly confused since in book 4 his parents to come out of Voldemort's wand and whatnot.

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shs, Utah — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 04:05:39 GMT

I know some of you will bust a gut on this one, but here is my theory: From the very first time I heard of the Harry Potter story, before I read the first book, I have speculated that we will find out in the end that Harry, because of the way he has been treated by his Aunt and Uncle, has imagined everything, how his parents died, him being a wizard, Hogwarts, Voldemort...everything! I think we will find out that this abused boy has retreated in to his own mind and created a world apart from his own reality, and the deaths of any major characters in the new book will be representative of some sort of disappointments in his real life OR representative of no longer being abused - perhaps the death of his Aunt and Uncle.

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Bill Dauphin — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:54:30 GMT

Aaargh, shs, bite your tongue! _St. Elsewhere_ was betrayal enough; if it happened again in the same lifetime, I don't know if I could bear it!

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Juan G, Allentown, PA — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:48:15 GMT

Neville can defeat Voldemort if identity is mistaken at any point. Just because "Dumbledore said otherwise" doesn't mean that prophecies are meant to be taken so literally. R.A.B. being Remus, the brother of Sirius? Try maybe a JKR twist (like Prince) of possibly R. Amelia Bones - she was singled out - Voldemort supposedly took the effort to kill her personally.

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Marcy, Dallas, TX — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:41:37 GMT

I am re-reading them all. Early Observations. 1. In SS, JKR mentions the trophy case for the first time. Why? I think there is a high probability that one of the Horcrux's is there. Either the cup or the Award for Special Services. Is it possible that we have been conveniently led to assume that the basilisk indeed killed Moaning Myrtly? 2. In SS, Firenzi is introduced as chosing to allign himself against LV. Recall the Statue of Magical Bretheren....elves, men, and centaurs will come together to defeat LV's army. 3. LV is continually defeated by "love" and this is the one most powerful area of magic that he does not know about. The locked door in the Dept. of Mysteries will pay a huge role. I agree with the some of the earlier suggestions. It is clear to me know that Snape loved Lilly. This is what protected him from LV and why AD knew his loyalty was NOT with LV once he killed Lilly. VERY VERY key that AD mentions over and over. This is the most powerful area of magic and the one area that LV does not know about.

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gfb1 — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:59:11 GMT

ok... how about this? harry IS the horcrux.. doesn't die; but, in losing the piece of voldy's soul also loses his power.. and becomes a REAL boy! (his greatest wish.. as in, "i just wish that i... "

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Gary L Varnam Maine — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:45:05 GMT

Harry Potter isnt Horcrux. That is because in book six Professor Dumbledore acounted for the Horcuxes. 1. Tom Riddle's Diary, 2. Graunt's Ring. The other Horcruxes would be from each house of Hogwarts 3.Locket from Slythrin 4.Goblet from Hufflepuff, 5.Crown from Ravenclaw and 6.last Horcrux is somthing from Gryffindor. Which is an object that Gryffindor owned. The most of the story is about the Horcuxes. Horcruxes are Hallow objects. When Voldemort used these objects to part of his soul in these object, some was murdered. Now these object have become deathly. That is how J.K. Rowling came up with the title Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Harry Potter must risk his life finding them and despose of these object before he encounters Voldemort. The two charactors who will die is Draco Melfoy and Voldemort. And on the good side Hagrid and Gwamp. Do not take this prediction seroiusly. I may be wrong. Only believe in what J.K. Rowling say on her sight. By the way Dumbledore is indeed dead. J.k. Rowling conferm that on her site.

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Cathy, Newport, KY — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:09:16 GMT

To Bob in NM: Not Scrimgeour, but Crookshanks!!!! Dumbledore kept telling Harry to make sure he told Ron and Hermione everything about the memories, plans, etc. Add in the locket at the Black's. Then, maybe Kreacher thinks Regulus is still a baddie and was ordered by him to submit to Harry's command. Dumbledore has told us that there is a witness protection program. . . I also am interested in Harry being a source of pain to Voldemort and the fact that D. used fire/heat to fend off the Inferi. Contact, not a wand may be Voldermort's downfall: human contact. And I'm afraid Ginny won't make it to the last page.

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Cathy, Newport, KY — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:40:05 GMT

I forgot to add that Dumbledore is dead. His portrait appeared in the office already, when McGonegall took over after D's death. Hogwart's will be open, but who will be the new headmaster? I'd hire Kingsley Shackelbolt, but I'm really concerned that it will be Fudge. On the Crookshanks vein: he knew who Peter Pettigrew was and Kreacher was spending a lot of time in the attic talking to . . .? while Harry, Ron and Hermione were in the house. I think Sirius was seriously messed up after Azkaban and he might have been a vampire, which means he isn't dead. . . But I think Regulus will be a good influence on Harry (finally!) and Harry's education will be on track, even though he isn't in school. He will learn while they are on the quest. I think Harry will have to use the Avada Kedavra, but that it will be a mercy killing. He has so far been in situations where he has been tempted to use it out of anger. In Oliver Twist, Oliver is sent through a window to rob a house in the hopes that getting him to do evil will tarnish his soul forever. I think Harry will face having to kill a close friend/relative, but saying the 'biggie' curse will not be done in anger, but out of love. "What a world, what a world. . ." (allusion, anyone?) Have fun!

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Nancy — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:18:33 GMT

I've been thinking a lot about this lately -- why did Ron get tangled up with those brains? What type of brains were they? Evil, smart, ??? What effect did those brains have upon him? I'm basing this theory upon the JKR rule - never waste anything -- why bring it up if you never use it again???

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Michelle Law — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:27:33 GMT

Hey guys, What about this as a twist? Harry isn't a horcrux, but could Harry's SCAR be one? I toss this out there because I didn't see this possibility in any other post. This way Harry may feel he has to sacrifice himself to destroy the horcrux, but in the nick of time someone (Pettigrew, perhaps) gives him the spell/ tools he needs so that Harry doesn't needlessly throw his life away.

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Michelle Law — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:11:22 GMT

Cathy,Newport KY, The allusion is from The Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz" Her last words are (Paraphrasing here) Who would have guessed that such a good little girl could have destroyed all my beautiful wickedness. And remember, all Dorothy was trying to do it to save the scarecrow from being burned to death when she threw that water on the witch. Can any one see where I'm going here? I can see Voldemort dying when Harry is just trying to save a friend, not realizing that whatever spell he is casting is going to be fatal to Voldemort. Voldemort's fatal flaw is going to be underestimating the power of the love that Harry has for his friends and that they have for him. I'm sure Voldemort thinks killing Harry will be a walk in the park now that Dumbledore is dead.

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Bill Dauphin — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:56:56 GMT

shs, I tried to reply yesterday, but I guess my comment got lost in all the _Sopranos_ traffic. Regarding... "...we will find out in the end that Harry, because of the way he has been treated by his Aunt and Uncle, has imagined everything, how his parents died, him being a wizard, Hogwarts, Voldemort...everything!" I sure hope you're wrong. I STILL haven't gotten over feeling cheated by the _St. Elsewhere_ ending. Even a cut-to-black ending like the _Sopranos_ would feel like a cheat. OTOH, if Harry were to wake up in bed with Suzanne Pleshette... ;^)

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Marcy, Dallas, TX — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:41:03 GMT

THE key to the whole story from the beginning has been LOVE. Love is the most powerful form of magic. It is the one thing that Harry posses in abundance but which LV knows not. Lilly loved Harry....that protected Harry. I believe we will find that Snape loved lilly...that protected him from LV (he is not a choirboy but it will turn out that he is decidedly not on LV's side either). Harry's love of Sirius expelled LV in the Ministry of Magic. Harry's love killed Quirel. The magic of LOVE is in the locked door in the Dept. of Mysteries. I think that Harry's scar (not Harry) will be the final horcrux and piece of LV's soul and once all other pieces are destryed, LV will try to enter and control Harry as a final gasp. LV and Harry's love will not be able to co-exist. The Love in Harry will kill this last piece. The scar IS the final horcrux. Harry's love will be what kills LV. Love is the key. She says this over and over again.

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Monica, Cleveland, OH — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:23:12 GMT

JM from Arizona...I agree with you on Sirius' death, I certainly hope we get to see him in book 7 - perhaps the two-way mirrors will come into play? Interesting, I just read about the French translation of the book, to be released on October 26th, will be called "Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort" or "Harry Potter and the Relics of Death". Any thoughts/theories on that one?

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Cari, Newport RI — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:17:30 GMT

Harry is not a horcrux...no way. If he were then Voldy wouldn't keep trying to kill him. And it all just seems to far fetched and bizarre. I think the Deathly Hallows is Gordric Hallow and means that Harry will have to return to the site of his parents death in the end...everything coming full circle. Sirius won't come back and the two way mirrow was destroyed at the end of the 5th book when Harry smashed it in his trunk. But, I think that we will find out a lot more about the veil and the Dept. of Mysteries and perhaps this will hold a key to helping Harry defeat Voldy. I am still on the fence about Snape, but good points were made that there is no way Dumbledore would beg for his life and that he was really asking Snape to finish the unbreakable vow and spare Draco the burden. In the first book Dumbledore says that for the well organized mind death is but the next great adventure and if anyone is not afraid of death it is Dumbledore. Snape still feels a debt to Harry for James saving his life and Wormtail owes Harry a debt as well and I think that one or both will sacrifice themselves for Harry to defeat Voldy in the end. Much like the end of Star Wars. Regulus is dead but I think maybe the locket is in Grimmauld Place and that could be the jumping off point to finding the other Horcruxes. This is so exciting!!! Just 38 more days!

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Christy Zeltner, Kansas City, Kansas — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:31:51 GMT

I haven't seen this posted anywhere so I would like to know your thoughts. As has been said, there is a purpose to JKR writings. She is very deliberate. A friend mentioned this connection that I thought had fascinating implications. We have Lily, Petunia and...Narcissa. All flower names. Could all three be sisters, thus making Draco and Harry first cousins?

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Christy Zeltner, Kansas City, Kansas — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:32:50 GMT

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Michelle Law, Harrisonburg, Va — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:30:12 GMT

Christy (KC, Kansas),
The only way Narcissa could be Lily's sister would be if Petunia's parents (muggleborns) had somehow adopted Lily. Always these books make a big deal of the "mudbloods."
Going back to "love" as the silver bullet to finish off Voldemort: Volemort sees love as a weakness: his
mother's love for Tom Riddle "weakened" her to the point that she wouldn't even try to live for her newborn son and he despised her for it, as he despised her for falling in love with a filthy Muggle, thus "contaminating" Voldemort by making him a "Half-blood." However, even before Voldemort realized his heritage, he was still a weird, nasty evil little boy, terrorizing the other kids just because he could.

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Cathy, Newport, KY — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:02:21 GMT

Christy, I like the idea, but I think Bellatrix LeStrange is Narcissa's cousin. As someone stated above, JKR like classics and narcissism is drawn from Greek myth.
Michele: or saving a friend from ending up like his parents. . .

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sp wv — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:44:32 GMT

I think that maybe Hogwarts itself is a horcrux because it was the only place Tom Riddle/LV has ever felt at home. If not I think that there will be a horcrux inside the castle, most likely in a secret room in the dugeons, much like the chamber of secrets. Also, Mrs. Weasley was said to have come from "wizarding royalty" what if she was Gryfindoor's hier? This would make all the Weasley children hiers also. I think that while Ginny is in school she will open Gryfindoor's version of the chamer of secrets and find and destroy a horcrux there.

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Michelle Law, Harrisonburg, VA — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:29:11 GMT

Bellatrix and Narcissa are sisters and both of them were cousins to Sirius Black.
Interesting factoid: The Dog star (found at the heel in the constellation Orion) is named Sirius!
Isn't it an interesting coincidence(!?) that the animal which Sirius Black turns in to is in fact a DOG!

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Maria — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:52:15 GMT

I think Harry is a horcrux, and i don't beleive that he will die even if he is a horcrux , if you take example of the diary it didn't dissappear, it became a normal diary but there was still damage so maybe if harry is a horcrux it doesn't mean that he will die it an mean that he can have some damage permanantely or temporarily, but the diary is not a living thing so you can't predict what will happen. the thing is that harry is most probably to be a horcrux even because before voldemort took it out on harry he killed harry's parents, and you have to kill before making a horcrux. and i don't know about this but it just came to my head what if part of why voldemort changed into that un-nameable creature is because he tried to kill harry who inside him was part of his soul? of course i don't think it's possible and since we don't know if he s a horcrux. since the locket is a horcrux, any there is a big thing going on saying that r.a.b is regulus black maybe it is inside grimmauld place but there is also the possibility that during the clean-up it was taken away or maybe mundungus took it he had that habit. another horcrux could be helga hufflepuff's cup and i don't know where i read about this, it's something about a tiara that could have been rowena ravenclauw's that could have been a horcrux, then there is nagini who can be a horcrux because she seems important to voldemort, harry can be a horcrux and then voldemort of course, but one of these can be not true or 2 too because you already have two horcruxes destroyed. i think snape is on the good side altough he always hated harry, of course part of it about james and lily has got something to do with it i think. i think harry and ginny's relationship will get back on it's feet and even if in the beginning the middle or the end if they get back together (i hope they will) they will get more closer to each other. altough i have a bit of a slight idea that maybe ginny is still under voldemort's influence and i hope it's not true because harry i fear will get distant from her if it's true. harry may get some help from dumbeldore's portrait i think and his brother i think we will see him for the lasrt adventure. i also think that if harry waits too soon to do the final move voldemort could get hold of the ministry of magic. and i beleive neville will help harry alot, and i don't think draco is that bad to join voldemort, i think he accepted the task because he didn't have any other choice in the matter and he will surely be in hiding because voldemort wanted him to kill dumbeldore and he didn't succeed.

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Cathy, Newport, KY — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:34:53 GMT

I meant sister. I hate when my fingers type without my brain!

In Bob Curtis' message above, he mentions that Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo (lion). That's what makes me think that Crookshanks is Regulus Black (animagus). Bob thinks Regulus is a Metamorphagus and appears as Rufus Scrimgeour.

My sister thinks that there is a horcrux in the Room of Requirement at Hogwarts. When Harry put the Half Blood Prince's book in the cabinet, she said JKR wrote that it smelled like something had died in the cabinet. I can't imagine LV's soul smells all too good! Who has to take Advanced Potions this year?

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S, Cincinnati, OH — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:45:08 GMT

A theory no one has mentioned I think. The prophecy said "neither can live while the other survives." After that Dumbeldore says that LV made Harry the chosen one by fixating on him and choosing him. What if the prophecy just says that Harry and LV are so fixated and focused on each other, they are not really living a good life? (More theoretical and metaphysical life) It doesnt say specifically in the prophecy that anyone is dying.

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JM, SV, AZ — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:42:52 GMT

To Monica of Cleveland...Relics of Death... the French title offers insight. What we know with certainty is JR states she must withhold comments concerning her inspiration for the title as it gives away too much of the story. The french look at the same title leans heavily to the story revolving around the artifacts, probably connected with the Horcruxes. That said, the 2 way mirror (thanks for reminding me) only gets interesting if we see Sirius again. While I concede the major story line has to be about the location and destruction of the Horcruxes, I am of the opinion we will be seeing the Hallow, or Saintly allies of Harry in some form of manifestation. There are a lot theories out there. The title is a known quantity that reveals something significant. I guess we will all know in about 6 weeks.

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Sam, Champaign, IL — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:10:57 GMT

Has anybody noticed how Hermione's situation resembles Lily Potter? and Hermione has that time travelling magical necklace.

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jess, aus — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:18:14 GMT

i'm sorry to tell you but these books are way too dark for a childs book. I really like yhe ideas about snape being a vampire and loving lily.

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Hannah Gillette, Denver, Colorado — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:32:02 GMT

I think that that everyone thinks that Harry is going to die be heroic. But Harry is going to do a different heroic thing, and Ron is going to be "secretly somewhere else", and Hermione is going to die!Then Harry is going to find her dying, he'll think that it's fault and he'll it want him to be the one that's dying. That is when Harry hexes himself because he thinks it's his fault that Hermione died. Then Ron will come back and he'll want to die because he loved Hermione.

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jess, tx — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:53:12 GMT

I agree about the stuff about Lily and narcissa being sisters is very possible. I mean they must be about the same age because both of them have children who are the same age. Also they both have flower names which could mean nothing becuase lavender is probily not realated to either of them, Also the black family, most of them have names that have something to do whith stars but not narcissa. My conclusion they are full sisters mabey twins but their parents died and they were adopted out to different families. Also petuna may also have be one of them or she may have been lily's adopted sister. Lily and narcissa have both been call attractive and they both are magical but not petuna. That's my ramblings for tonight any way.

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DANNIELL MARTIN , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:14:03 GMT

i agree that regulas could be hermione's cat and the hog's head keeper is DD brother or himself. i have no clue what side snape is on he is working for both? or himself? hary and draco cousion's because lilly petuna narcissa and bellatrix are around the same age and 3 of them are always discribed as good looking and i think petuna is a squib and is too jealous of lilly for having power. wormtail will forfill his debt too harry in a way that isn't saving harry but someone important too harry. AS MY SISTER JUST POINTED OUT DD WANTED TOO GET RID OF SNAPE because DADA teacher always leaves or dies within the year. i also think molly is a descendant from gryfinndor because all the red hair and all in gryfinndor. sirus will come back because they are like stuck in between life and death and luna is going to have a hurge part because she is very alike to hary with the things that she see's and hear's.

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james.c — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:26:38 GMT

well i believe that one of the hoarcruxes will be in gringots (the second most safe place in the magical world) because of the front cover of the deathly hallows (hary ron and hermionie are surrounder by gold and treasure)

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R, Katie, Brandon, FL. — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:41:28 GMT

Has anyone ever thought about the talking portraits in Dumbledore's office? They are all past Headmasters and In the next book, dumbledore could very well be there.I also believe that Harry is the 7th horcrux.

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Patricia Cohen — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:21:06 GMT

According to the Candadian cover of book seven there is gold all over the place, I think the final battle might take place in Gringotts.
Also a locket is briefly mentioned in book 5, while they're cleaning.A locket no one can open.
R.B - Sirius Blacks Brother - That locket is in the nobel house of Black

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Alexa Smith, Youngstown, Ohio — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:55:18 GMT

well i think that Harry with indeed die. I believe that his scar is a horcrux and that the only way that he can kill You-Know-Who is to die... kinda sad? I hope not though.

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Sean — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 01:36:24 GMT

CAN YOU SEE DUMBLEDORE BEGGING FOR HIS LIFE? OF COURSE NOT! Then what is he begging Snape about right before Snape "kills" him? Hmm... DUMBLEDORE ASKED SNAPE TO KILL HIM. There was a look of hatred on his (Snape's) face...hmmm....who else had a similar look of revulsion on their face for what they were about to do a few pages earler...hmmm...Harry!

But if that's true, and Dumby did ask Snape to kill him, the look on Snape's face tells us one thing for sure: The murder is real, Dumby is dead, and he is not coming back.

And if Dumby doesn't die, who does? Rowling has told us someone did. Snape can hardly drop dead (due to the Vow), because then there would be the inconvenient fact of Voldy knowing Dumby isn't really dead, and all the doubleagentness gets ruined.

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Alexa Smith — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:01:05 GMT

R.A.B is three people because even harry said.. voldemorte made that potion because he knew that not only one person would be able to drink it.. you had to have help. regulus black could have been one of them.. but i don't know. He had to of had someone with him. I also think snape is bad.. but that might be because i hate him so much. I don't know.. i can't wait to see what happens!

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Alexa Smtih, Youngstown, Ohio — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:58:55 GMT

R.A.B is one or more people. Even dumbledore said that voldemorte was very smart to make the potion because he knew that one person would not be able to get the horcrux because you had to force feed the potion. So whoever got the horcrux.. they had to of had help. Lets face it.. if dumbledore couldn't do it on his own.. who could? R.A.B might be regulus Black.. but that seems too obvious. It could be him and more people.. like the initials each stand for one person. i'm not sure if anyones brought up this point, but i'm just putting it out there. I also think that Harry is a horcrux. But i'm not sure how that will play out. I really hate snape.. so its hard for me to believe that he is actually good.. but he might be. However sad this is to say.. i believe that voldemorte and Harry will die.. even if i dont want to see it happen. what do you think?

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Kat, Ancorage, Alaska — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:47:33 GMT

Face it. Dumbledore is dead, end of story. That doesn't mean that he won't play a part in the defeat of the Dark Lord.
Also, as for Harry being the final horcrux, I do not find it in JKR's heart, no matter how great of an ending it would make, to make her famous character on whom many children fantasize being like -- commit suicide.

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Michael Robertson — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:53:16 GMT

Dumbledore is dead though his portrait will help out Harry. Ron Percy and Hagrid will die. Ron will die from one of Harry's mistakes. Percy will die doing something heroic for the good side and Haagrid will die trying to save Harry. As for Snape. He is not good or bad but simply tied to the events. He will not die but seek hiding after he helps Harry out. I hope my predicitions are wrong because they sound pretty basci. I hope JK can think of something really outstanding and everlasting.

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Michelle Law — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:35:22 GMT

I believe this was mentioned in a previous post.
If RAB is Regulus Black (and I think he is--they mentioned in one of the later books that he tried to leave LV's "employ" but was found dead days later),
I believe that Kreatcher accompanied him to the horcrux cave and that regulas ordered Kreatcher to force-feed him the potion (Kreatcher being his family's house elf had no option but to obey, no matter how distasteful he may have found the order).
If Harry asks the right questions, Kreatcher will
prove to be a veritable gold-mine of information,
information which he will not volunteer, hating Harry as he does. As close to the "pure-blood" Black family as he is, Kreatcher may know the whereabouts (or forms)of some of the other horcruxes.

Can't you just see LV and Wormtail in the horcrux cave and LV making Wormtail drink that nasty stuff
just to see him suffer?!

Danniel Martin of Austrialia (g'day mate!)offers the theory that Molly is descended from Griffindore. Could she be in possession of the Horcrux made of some Griffindore artifact (unknowingly, of course)?
I do think that Harry will find something in Godric's Hollow (remember he is headed there after the wedding according to the end of HBP), either a clue to a horcrux or an actual horcrux itself.

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Bill Dauphin — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:59:10 GMT

Kat makes a great point: While there's a long tradition in heroic fiction of the hero dying in the cause, anything that even vaguely like suicide, or like the story was presenting suicide as an heroic act, would be totally inappropriate and uncacceptable in a book whose audience is children and teens. Harry might still die in HP&TDH (though I hope and believe he won't), but the notion that he'll *kill himself* in order to kill Voldemort is, I agree, a nonstarter.

As for Snape, I've just finished re-reading _Prisoner of Azkaban_ (I'm trying to read all the books in order before the new one comes out), and I was struck again by how much he *really hates* Harry (and the figures of Harry's past, including James and Sirius). Even though he was unconscious when Lupin and Sirius were explaining the true story of Wormtail and the murders, and even though Snape didn't see Wormtail himself, he must have at least suspected that the story Sirius told was true... and yet he was ready to send Sirius to the dementors' kiss based on his past deeds, even resorting to lying about the notion that Harry and the others were under the Confundus curse... which surely a wizard of Snape's level could have recognized. In addition, he suggests that Harry's "interference" is what allowed Sirius to get into Hogwarts... something he must have known was not true, and which he can only have said in an attempt to get Harry expelled.

So I think Snape is *genuinely* loyal to Dumbledore (i.e., to Dumbledore's memory) and committed to the defeat of Voldemort... but I also think he's filled to the brim with sincere, heartfelt hatred for Harry and everything he stands for. This means Snape will be an anguished figure in this upcoming book, deeply torn between being committed to the larger mission of defeating the Dark Side and the galling fact that the mission involves supporting and defending Harry.

Oh, BTW: Dumbledore is absolutely, positively, 100% dead.

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Alexa Smith — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:57:40 GMT

I was just reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and i was reading the part when Harry was telling ron and hermione about how crouch showed up when he was talking to krum and how he was talking about rubish and acting crazy.. and then how he went back after he talked to snape with dumbledore. and ron said " D'you reckon he (Snape)coulnd've beaten you and Dumbledore there?" and then harry said
" Not unless he can turn himself into a bat or something," and then ron replied
"Wouldn't put it past him."

so i agree.. kinda that Snape could be a vampire! hahah maybe not.. but its still an intresting theory! oh and it was on page 566 if anyone want to know!

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DANNIELL MARTIN , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:09:42 GMT

I think DD may have turned into a phoenix when his body was burned because they rasie from the ashes

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DANNIELL MARTIN , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:19:16 GMT

i agree with Michelle Law's theory of kreatcher being with Regulus when he went into the cave but i think that he orded Keratcher to drink the potion (not sure about it). and if harry does asks the right question's Keratcher will tell him it is in his cuboard under the sink ( in the book one of the things there was a heavy gold locket)

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DANNIELL MARTIN , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:56:18 GMT

What about wormtail's hand as a piece of voldemort' soul
Has voldemort got a piece of harry's soul??????
Did he loose a part his soul when he tried to kill harry?
why did he say to lilly that if she steps aside he would spare her life... maybe he likes her .... when wormtail told him where they were did he ask him not too kill lilly because he loved her?... he wanted her power on the dark side... you tell me................

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JAYSHREE PYASI, JABALPUR, MADHYA PRADESH — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:57:48 GMT

i think harry is ahorcrux there so many hints i know loyal readers cannot overlook. firstly harry has so many powers that voldemort had. remember in the second part after harry's encounter with tom riddle(future voldemort) harry talks to dumbledore he is worried about the strange likenesses between harry and voldermort. then dumbeldore replies back "UNLESS I AM MUCH MISTAKEN, HE TRANSFERRED SOME OF HIS POWERS TO YOU THE NIGHT HE GAVE YOU THE SCAR. NOT SOMETHING THAT HE INTENDED TO DO, I AM SURE..."
"VOLDERMORT PUT A BIT OF HIMSELF IN ME"HARRY SAID THUNDERSTRUCK.
"IT CERTAINLY SEEM SO"
i take it this evidence is sufficient enough to put the theory regarding harry being a horcrux in the right perspective.PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ THIS THEORY IT MIGHT JUST BE THE FINAL ANSWER AND IF I WOULD BE HAVE BEEN IN HARRY'S PLACE I WOULD HAVE KILLED MY OWN SELF TO PREVENT THE WORLD FROM SEEING ANOTHER VOLDEMORT UNTILL AND UNLESS SOMETHING VERY GRAVE COMES UP

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Michelle Law, Harrisonburg, VA — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:56:12 GMT

Danniell,
good point about the locket. I'm wondering how long it is going to take Ron, Hermione, and/or Harry to figure out that Kreatcher has the locket (that couldn't be opened, remember?). I hope this realization will lead to an in-depth inquisition of
Kreatcher.
About the Dumbledore/Phoenix relationship: since a
phoenix actually dies and is reborn from the ashes, and I'm wondering if Dumbledore is in fact an unregistered Animagus (they seem to be everywhere, don't they!?)with a phoenix as his animal of choice,
could Dumbledore have been reborn as a phoenix when
the fire died out leaving a marble tomb.!?
Face it folks, Dumbledore "didn't take a dump without a plan"
(line from "Hunt for Red October); I'm sure that he had planned for what would happen after his evental demise. His injury (burnt and shrivelled arm) probably brought home the need for having such a plan
in place earlier rather than later.
I'm hoping that McGonagall and Harry will get to talk to Dumbledore's portrait in the headmaster's office and that such a conversation will, if not satisfy our thirst for answers (after waiting 2 flippin' years,those answers better be doozies!), at least give us the "how's and why's" of what happened up on that astronomy tower.
Is anyone else out there in Cyberspace buying the Deluxe Edition of HP&TDH?

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Star , Australia, sydney — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:55:18 GMT

Going on with danniell's theory of molly being a descended from griffindor and michelle law saying that there might be a griffindore artifact in the borrow i think it might be molly clock???
a possible horcux might be the special award tom won that is in the cabnet in the school....
maybe the last horcux is in gringotts the second most safe place ..

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Brittney, Mendota, IL — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:54:28 GMT

I believe that both Harry and Voldemort will die. I think harry is a horcrux and will find this juicy little secret out in due time. Having to kill himself to kill voldemort. I also think Hermione and Ron will end up together. Also ginny and neville. Malfoy will die, too, mabye by helping Harry some how??? On the subject of horcruxes this is my opinion:
1.Tom riddles diary (destroyed)
2.slytherian's locket (kreatcher has it)
3.voldy's snake (hmmm, harry could even make a new belt out of that one!)
4.helga hufflepuff's cup (god knows where that thing could have gotten to)
5.Marvolo's ring (I can't remeber if this was destroyed or not)
6. Tom Riddle's Award in the hogwart's trophy case (i wonder what he got that for?)
7. Harry Himself!

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Michelle Law — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:00:05 GMT

Star,
The only hole I can find in your theory of Tom Riddle's "Award for Special Services to the School"
as a horcrux is that LV has always had an especial disgust for being named after his "filthy muggle father," so I'm not sure that he would consider using the award. However, it could be that he settled
for that when Dumbledore refused to hire him as the
Defense against the Dark Arts teacher. I think the real reason LV was at Hogwarts then was to get his hands on Griffindor's sword in Dumbledore's office
so he could make it into a horcrux.
It would be interesting to know the origin of the
"molly clock."

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Pegah Savehshemshaki, Los Angeles, Ca — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:23:19 GMT

Harry can't be the last horcrux because if he is, then why would Voldemort be trying to kill him? And if Harry DOESN'T die, then the story will be pretty lame and cliche. In my opinion, Lord Voldemort is the only character who evinces complexity and depth.

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DANNIELL MARTIN , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:41:26 GMT

I got a Australian mag that says
j.k.rowling admits, "there was the biggest give away(for how the series will end) accidentally put in the third film, but thankfully nobody noticed it!"
that piece came out of T.V hits. i watched it again yesterday and the only thing that made me think was when the boys that shared harry's dorm were eating lollies that made you turn into things.. and ron turned into a LION if i was going on with my theory of the weasly family being a descented from griffendore.. that wasn't in the book and it might play a big part like in the artical said. the director put it in the movie and most likly didn't think it would effect anything..?????????????????

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DANNIELL , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:26:59 GMT

I think the R.A.B stands for ruglus ALPHARD black.......
the name alphard is on the family tree and they mention it and most thing's have a reason for being put in the book and like harry who has a middle name after his father i think ruglus has a middle name after his uncle....

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Michelle Law, Harrisonburg, VA — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:24:52 GMT

Britteny,
Tom Riddle got an Award for Special Services to the School when he falsely implicated Hagrid for opening
the Chamber of Secrets. That's when Hagrid was expelled and his wand broken. Hagrid's broken wand is hidden in the shaft of his umbrella.

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DANNIELL , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:31:26 GMT

people are writing all the things that could be a horcux but don't forget that one piece of LV soul most be inside himself (I THINK)
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE WATCH THE THRID MOVIE AND SEE WHAT YOU CAN SEE

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Michelle Law, Harrisonburg, VA — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:42:10 GMT

I think we have all overlooked something.
See if this makes sense:
The only reason that Lord Vordemort DIDN'T die when he tried to kill Harry was because of the horcruxes;
because he wasn't as "mortal" as the rest of us poor slobs. If that is the case, then wouldn't one of the horcruxes have already been "used up"? Or has he created more after his "rebirth"? I don't think I've
seen this issue addressed here before. I don't think
I remember any discussion of this in the 6th book, either. I'd really like y'all's input.

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DANNIELL , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:29:29 GMT

michelle,
i do think that the piece of soul inside LV was used up when he failed to kill harry but sometimes think that a little picece of harry's soul tranfered in LV and some of LV into harry that's what the conetion is... so if i do think that harry's got a part of LV soul than harry will have to die to kill LV but it was meant too be a children's book and somehow i don't think J.K.R will let the hero we have come too love die. it would be a sad day and i don't think i would want my kids in the long future away (2o years) to read a book that he main person die's. i do have a feeling we will all hear more of wormtail in the final book.... the movie is coming out in 10 days and the book in 20 day i can't wait

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JennySu, Baltimore, MD — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:13:56 GMT

I agree with Michelle, even if harry had been an unknown horocrux to voldemort, he would have used that horocrux when he was reborn. By using Harry's blood, he effectively rendered the most powerful of the charms protecting Harry ineffective. Before he could not touch Harry without injuring himself, but after the rebirthing ceremony he was more than able to touch harry without inflicting damage to himself. So if Harry had been a horocrux wouldn't it stand to reason that Voldemort had used that particular one when he used Harry's blood to regain a body. And maybe that is why Voldemort used Harry for the ceremony. I do recall that wormtail suggested using another withc or wizard, but voldemort insisted he must use Harry, no other would do. Maybe he knew that He had made harry a horocrux by accident, or even on purpose after he killed his parents. What do you think?

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DANNIELL , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:30:23 GMT

what are the dates of release of the book where you are because in australia we mostly get things after the u.k and u.s.a but it seems we are geting it first this year?
the theory of LV already using harry as the horcux is a good one but i still think that there has to be soming major about harry scar because it is the last word in the book(scar).... Jk said that 2 main people will die(LV of cause)

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Linda, Orem, Utah — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:33:47 GMT

I've been reading the OOTP again and came upon something I found interesting concerning Snape. While he was telling Harry about why he was teaching Harry Occlumency. He said " The Dark Lord for instance, almost always knows when someone is lying to him. Only those skilled at Occlumency are able to shut down those feelings and memories that contradict the lie, and so utter falsehoods in his presence without detection." (OOTP page 531) Could this be how he has fooled LV and or Dumbledoor? Any thoughts?

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Michelle Law, Harrisonburg, VA — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:26:59 GMT

Well, JennySu,
I think the reason that he "had to have" Harry's blood was that by using it, Voldemort had overcome
the "love protection" the dying Lily gave to her son.
In short, now Harry is more vulnerable to Voldemort's power, physically, than he was prior to the "rebirthing ceremony." Remember the pain Harry
suffered when a gloating Vordemort touched his Scar
in the graveyard scene? This was something Voldemort couldn't physically have done (see Book one for the gruesome details on how Quirril died, for confirmation)without Harry's blood in his own veins.

But love still protects Harry: remember the climactic
battle scene between Dumbledore and Voldemort in the atrium of the Ministry of Magic? Voldemort attempts
to "possess" Harry in an effort to protect himself from Dumbledore, thinking that Dumbledore would have
to kill Harry's body to get to Voldemort in that case. However, the "possession" process proved too painful to Voldemort due to all the love in Harry;
Volemort simply couldn't co-exist in such an uncompatible body/soul, having never had love FOR anyone else, nor having had love FROM anyone else.
Remember the scene in Dumbledore's office at the end of Phoenix when Harry is SO angry he could have chewed nails (after Sirius died), and Dumbledore
tells Harry everything he never told Harry before, because Dumbledore always thought harry was too young
to "be burdened with the truth"? All this "love as the ultimate protection" stuff is revealed there.

As to Harry as horcrux, I still believe that his SCAR
may be a horcrux and that somehow he will have to destroy the scar without killing himself in order to
get rid of Voldemort. I keep remembering the prophecy: "...neither can live while the other survives." If Harry HIMSELF is a horcrux, if follows that he would by definition of a horcrux have to die
in order for the last remaining piece of Volemort's
soul to be vulerable to the destruction of Voldemort's body. All that to say this: How can Harry kill Voldemort if Harry himself is already dead?
Let's set up a hypothetical scenario to illustrate what I mean:
First of all, Harry's wand and Voldemort's wand are
"brother wands," both having the tail feathers of the same phoenix: Fawkes (Dumbledore's phoenix).
As such, these wands will not work against each other in the normal fashion (see the graveyard scene in GOF). Therefore in order to use wands against each other, one or both will have to use someone else's wand. We know from Ollivander in Diagon Alley that one never gets the best results from another wizard's wand, so whichever of the two to use another's wand will be at a disadvantage in the final showdown.
Voldemort COULD, of course, have someone else take Harry down in mortal combat, but Voldemort has too much pride for that, this may be his fatal flaw.
But let's say that they do obtain wands that will act
"normally" in a duel: Harry, as an assumed horcrux,
cannot kill Voldemort body and soul while remaining alive. Even if they simultaneously cast the "aveda
Kedavra," and Harry somehow dies first, Volemort STILL lives, because any when a wizard dies, any spell which is currently in use automatically ends (see HBP where Harry is released from the Full Body Bind when Dumbledore dies). If Volemort were the first to die from the simultaneous casting of the Killing Curse, it still wouldn't be over because Harry the Horcrux would still be alive.
All this is my long-winded explanation of why Harry couldn't be a Horcrux. I hope you stuck around for the full thing.

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Cody M, Caledon, Ontario — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:12:01 GMT

I like all your theories although some are kinda stupid. My favourite one is the one thats when Dumbleodre died (cause he is dead and not coming back) he left harry a protection,almost exactly like the one that Lily left for Harry. But I just found a flaw in that while writing this. Lily's blood is in Harry because she's his mother. Dumbledores blood is NOT in Harry because he is NOT related to Harry...so it couldnt really work, or could it? Do you have to have to have the same blood? I dont really want to make a lot of predictions about DH but heres some. Wormtail will do something for Harry to pay off his debt from when Harry saved him. He may or may not die from Voldy cause he did this.

Harry is NOT a horcrux! Let me explain. The prophecy states that "Niether can live while the other survives", in other words one of them (out of Harry and Voldy) will live and the other one will die. Therefore Harry cant be a horcrux because then both Harry and Voldy would die, and only one of them is allowed to die (according to the profecy). I think Snape made an unbreakable vow with Dumbledoreb that if there was no other way to keep his cover from Voldy or the Death Eaters then he had permission to kill him, but that was the only cercumstance. .....snape is actually good.....also...I think that that 2 way mirror and possibly dumby's brother (aberforth or something) will play a part in DH. As for deaths I have a lot of theories. Voldemort obviously (It's not SW where Vader turns good), and then a few possibles.

1. Bellatrix Lestrange: She may die from Neville with help from Harry becuase of revenge for her making Nevilles parents insane and killing Serious.
2. Snape: I think he'll sacrafice himself to stop Voldy from killing Harry.
3. Wormtail: Same thing as Snape kind of. He'll give harry some info about where a horcrux or5 something like that is then Voldy will kill him after he finds out. (Wormtail will do this because he owes his life to Harry after what happened in POA.
4. Ron: In the final battle he'll jump in front of the Avada Kedavra that Voldy sent at Harry and sacrafice himself to save Harry.
5. The twins: there always getting into trouble and then some day its going to be really serious. If this happens then i think it'll be death eaters that find them. They'll put up a terrific battle and kill a whole bunch of death eaters before they die themselves.
6. Ginny: probably not but if Voldy finds out that Harry loves her...and hes already got her once before (COS). I hope she doesnt though. I hope she lives and her and Harry get married and have a happily ever after(or as happy as it could be after all those deaths)

Thats pretty much it, OH!!!and if Wormtail dies then I think Lupin will also (kill off the whole gang kinda thing). I dont think Harry will die as you can see or Hagrid.

Also I think Draco will become good and Harry and him wil become ok friends after Voldys dead and everythings over. Hope this wasnt to long. I just got into it. Thanx for readong and hope you like my theories. Byby :)

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Jack Byres, Scotland, UK — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:03:19 GMT

I think RAB might actually be Amy Benson. Not a lot has been said about her and she was led into the cave where the fake locket was. ON THAT DAY IN THE CAVE AMY MUST HAVE LEARNT ABOUT Magic and has now taken the original horcrux to destroy it. Also, the 7th horcrux is Tom Riddle's trophy to services to the school. So much emphasis is put on it in parts of the books eg. ron has to clean it in cos. It is also a trophy which he has won and we no how much lv loves trophies and stuff.

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Michelle Law — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:07:50 GMT

Danniell,
Here in the States the release is scheduled for 12:01
am (just after midnight)on July 21. I can't wait!!!
I am a 46 year old mom and I've never been this excited about a book (and I LOVE to read!) in my life. My husband (age 47) is ALMOST as excited as I
am, and has graciously allowed me first crack at it.
When HBP came out, I had it finished within 36 hours of getting it in my hot little hand.
I will be royally pi**ed off if it doesn't end the way I want it to!
I'm so afraid that Neville, after finishing off Bellatrix LaStrange (I hope she dies a slow, agonizing death) will sacrifice himself for the greater good.
do y'all remember how good it felt when Hermione
punched Malfoy in his cowardly, self-satisfied
ferret face in POA? I would LOVE for Harry to have the opportunity to just rare back and pop Voldemort
in HIS face, and watch ole Voldy's head snap back!
The only thing better would be to see it in super-slow motion, with blood spurting from Voldy's nose!
and that "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" look on his face, just like Tom Riddle had when Harry raised the Basilisk fang high over the Diary.

We already have our tickets for 3rd showing of OOP
on July 11. I am counting down the days!!!!!!

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Michelle Law — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:25:11 GMT

Jack,
Amy Benson (Amy could be a middle name) was a possibility I had not considered. It would be interesting if Hermione got to a computer in the muggle world and googled the people we KNEW Tom
Riddle had terrorized in the orphanage, just to check
on obituaries, marriages etc.
However, if memory serves me, there were a lot of magical obstacles to overcome in order to even approach the locket. While Amy would know OF magic, having been shown it as a child, how could she know the spells etc which would allow her access (needing a tribute of blood, etc)?

Re: Tom Riddle's TROPHY (hitting myself on my forehead "DOH!"):
I didn't see the significance there, I was just thinking of it as an AWARD. And certainly something
he had won by his own lying and conniving, by which he not only got an innocent student expelled, but bamboozled the entire faculty as well, (thereby reinforcing his idea of his own superiority) that has major implications in the arguement for its inclusion in the list of horcruxes.
Interestingly enough, Harry and Ron ALSO received
Awards for Special Services to the school on COS.

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Marko Brezaric, Zagreb, Croatia — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:11:15 GMT

I think Harry could be an ANIMAGUS turning to phoenix, and when he and Voldemort fight the last time, they will both die but Harry will ressurect as an phoenix in a form of baby Harry... This way he dies like it's predicted, but lives on and everybody is happy... also I don't belive Hermione would die, that would suck too much, but Hagrid's death would make him a tragic but great hero... Also, hope that Dumbledore is still alive and have switched bodies with someone else, like that old wizard who was mentioned that was like so old and doesn't mind dying...

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Hope W. Indiana — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:52:07 GMT

I think Wormtail will play a big part in # 7. Last time we saw him was with Snape (and I think Snape is good). Wormtail was LV's right hand man until Snape came around. I think Wormtail might miss being the "faithful servent" and out of envy want to help Harry/hurt LV, it is also said by LV that Wormtail only returned to him out of fear. I don't think that Harry is a horcrux and I think that everyone who dies stays dead. I think that Cody M. is right about Wormtail's debt to Harry. I don't think anyone but Harry can kill LV because doesn't the prophecy say that one has to kill the other?

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CEO, Ambler, PA — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:27:18 GMT

I predict that Voldemort and Harry will both die in a battle. I think it would be really interesting if Harry is the last horcrux, but I think Harry is too good to have Voldemort's soul as a part of him. Plus, why would Voldemort want to kill Harry if he had a piece of his soul beause he would have lost one of his lives? I think after Dumbledore dies Harry goes and tries to find all the horcruxes and finds all of them! I think that Snape is bad because he killed Dumbledore and J.K Rowlings said that he is definitely dead:.( Can't wait until the movie and book!

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Cathy, Newport, KY — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:02:41 GMT

I don't have a copy of Magical Creatures. . . JKR hinted that if you read it carefully, you'll discover what Crookshanks is. I was so sure that he was an animagus. . . Has anyone figured it out? That cat was so anxious to get Wormtail as a rat and is in on all of Hermione's conversations. Again, Dumbledore told Harry to tell Ron and Hermione everything. I think he wanted to make sure Crookshanks knew, too. I guess I just want the cat to be a hero ; )

PS: Harry "took" something of LV's when he got that scar, and I think LV "took" something of Harry's. They had that "twin thing" going, where the other knows what the other is doing. . . Harry is going to have to find that part of himself in LV before LV finds his in Harry. So, Harry has to become a benign (good)cancer in Voldy's body before Voldy(evil) gets to Harry. Internal struggle between good and evil in all of us?

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Greg- Alaska — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:57:43 GMT

A lot of folks tallk about Hogwarts as if it will be open for teaching in the 7th book. I don't think it will be. I think the difference in this book will be that the wizarding world is at war, maybe low intensity but war all the same and parents won't want their kids away from home. Harry of course, will need to get into Hogwarts and will have to use the method Draco used in the last book with the mummy cases. Once inside he'll be able to get into the room of requirement, which would likely be helpful in honing his skills and making plans to find the horcrux's, etc.. More importantly, he'll be able to get into Dumbledor's office and clear up what was going on with Dumbledor, the hand, his thoughts about Snape, etc. through either the protrait and/or the pensieve. In fact, Hogwarts may be where the Order of Pheonix has its new headquarters. Just some thoughts

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Mya Wilkes, Memphis, Tenn — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 02:22:55 GMT

By the way, I am going with either Amy Benson or Regulus Black as the mysterious R.A.B. I am leaning towards Benson because Dumbledore said that it would take more than one person to get to the Horcrux. Benson wasn't magical so the rules may not be quite the same.

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Kelsey, Boise ID — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 05:00:36 GMT

My question is: If Harry is a horcrux, then WHY has Voldemort been trying to kill him througout the whole series?

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Tartle, CA — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:23:29 GMT

Dumbledore's death saves Harry, with old magic, the magic of love.

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Michelle Law, Harrisonburg, VA — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:03:41 GMT

Greg,
Whether Hogwarts re-opens for classes or not, I'm sure that as a setting, it will play an important part in moving the plot along for a couple of reasons.
One, as Jack from Scotland (what a clever laddie!)
pointed out, Hogwarts is where Tom Riddle's TROPHY
(a possible horcrux) is located, and Two Dumbledore's portrait is there as well. I'm sure that
Harry will want to question Dumbledore's portrait as to what EXACTLY was going on on the Astronomy tower that fateful night. Remember that things are never just what they seem at Hogwarts. Last night I happened on
A & E's "The Hidden World of Harry Potter" a great TV special which brought that out, and also, that since we are seeing everything thru Harry's point of
view, his reality becomes ours. If they broadcast it again, I highly recommend it for any Potter fan.

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Chris Scotch Plains, New Jersey — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:42:31 GMT

My theories: 1.Harry is definitely not going to die and this how I know: He is known as the boy who LIVED, so I don't think he's going to die anytime soon. 2. The last sentence of the last book is going to say "Harry Potter, the boy who lived." 3. I think Ron is going to die trying to protect Hermione in some way. 4. Snape is good, the only reason I think this is because it seems like the kind of twist J.K. Rowling would throw in there. 5. Neville will overcome his clumsiness and prove how strong he is by helping Harry defeat Voldemort. 6. Harry is going to save Draco Malfoy's life like his father saved Severus Snape's life.

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Chris again Scotch Plains, New Jersey — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:45:09 GMT

Oh yeah, and one more thing. 7. Harry's scar is a Horcrux.

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Chris again and again Scotch Plains, New Jersey — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:01:48 GMT

Oh wait, scratch that last one. I DON'T think Harry's a Horcrux, that wouldn't make any sense, because what about all the times Voldemort has tried to kill Harry. If he had succeeded he would have destroyed one of his own Horcruxes, so that can't be true.

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Bill Dauphin, Vernon, CT — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:26:34 GMT

Re the "clue" in the third movie, I'm wondering about Crookshanks. By now, I'm getting confused as to what I remember from the movies and what from the books, but in one or the other (if not both) Sirius talks about Crookshanks helping him when he (i.e., Sirius) was in his animal form, and that Crookshanks was the "smartest of his kind" that Sirius had met. I wondered at the time whether that meant Crookshanks was an animagus, or just that he's a particularly smart cat, or something else entirely. Do we know whether animagi who meet in their animal forms recognize each other's human form. In other words, if Crookshanks were (as somebody suggested) really Regulus, would Sirius (in his dog form) recognize him when they met?

I'm not sure knowing Crookshanks was Regulus would really "give away" how the series ends anyway, but that's the only thing that stands out to me from the 3rd movie.

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Michelle Law, H'burg, VA — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:09:55 GMT

If I remember the third book correctly, after "blowing up his Aunt" Harry spends about 2 weeks at the Leaky Cauldron/Diagon alley. When Hermione and the Weasleys show up, Harry, Ron and Hermione go wanderin' abouts by themselves. In some shop (can't remember which one) they practically GIVE Crookshanks to Hermione. Crookshanks seems determined to go with them, and guess who else is along for the fun....Ron is carting around SCABBERS.
I think Crookshanks knew all along that the rat was much more than he appeared.
BTW, just got back from the movie. Has anyone else seen it?

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Cathy, Newport, KY — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:28:13 GMT

I want to ask again: Has anyone read "Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them" by JKR??? On her website she said that Crookshanks is NOT an animagus, but if one were to read "Magical Beasts. . ." carefully, they could figure out what Crookshanks is. I guess I'll have to get to the bookstore. At least I'll have something to read during the wait until the 21st!

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Lynn, Tampa — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:02:22 GMT

I haven't read all of the comments, but I have a couple of thoughts I haven't seen yet. I tend to think in terms of things coming full circle and go back to the first book. JKR has said that Voldemort wont die from a forbidden curse, so how to do it? The same way it was almost done the first one. Someone sacrifices himself/herself out of love and V's own spell rebounds (or Harry throws a bucket of water on him :-). Hate to say it, but it's quite possible it could be Harry. He wants those he has lost back more than anything, and that's the only way she can give it to him. Plus she promissed a definitive ending. I also supspect the Sorcerer's Stone wasn't really destroyed and that it will play a role. JKR says that Dumbledore is really dead, but I wonder if he gave the potion to someone else. I know JKR's never lied, but I wonder if the "poison" was really that potion . . . just a thought. As for Snape, he's the most complicated character of all, and maybe he's on neither side, but playing both against each other and out to sieze power for himself. I think he's too lonely and wounded to be all good. If he does choose a side, I think he's a gonner. Really the only way he can redeem himself is to die. Character development is crucial to the modern novel and was firts done by Cervantes with don Quijote, considered in literary circles as the prototype for the novel. Although JKR's work is more bildungsroman (developmental novel)it is interesteing to note that she has an acutal work developing as it is read. The Harry Potter series is really one huge story that starts out as children's lit and evolves into adult lit - Stephen King notes this on the jacket of HBP. In addition to crafting a heck of a story, I think this is what JKR will be remembered for among literature students.

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Matt Trueblood, Appleton, WI — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:18:11 GMT

Just makes sense to note that the Sherlock Holmes reference misses the mark. Holmes didn't die, after all.

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MEgan Seldon Louisville KY. — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:29:01 GMT

RAB is Remulas Black who was personally killed by Voldemort due to the fact that Voldemort found out Remulas knew his secret and had found one of his Horcruxes.

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Megan Seldon Louisville KY. — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:32:32 GMT

If Snape really wanted Dumbledore dead when he said the killing curse Dumbledore would not have gone flying off the tower but died instantly meaning that Snape may not have truly havent wanted Dumbledore dead but had to do it because of the vow he had made.

I think Wormtail might die. He owes his life to Harry and he knows it. He will save Harry and use his life to do so.

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whydoyouwanttoknow, california — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:33:10 GMT

My theory is that Snape will make it possible for Harry to get close to Voldemort, but it will cost him his life, repaying the life debt he owes Harry

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Mike, San Francisco — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:53:43 GMT

My Predictions.

1. So far the characters that have died have been single unattached ones. That makes Neville and Hagrid good candidates.

2. Neville has been built up to do something crucial. Maybe he sacrifices himself to save Harry.

3. Even though Snape hated James Potter, there is not a whole lot mentioned about his relationship with Lily. I think there is something here that could be interesting, Lily did try to protect Snape from James and his bullying.

4. Harry's scar could be a Horcrux, but I do not think that he will have to kill himself to get rid of it (and kill Voldermort). There will be another way, there has to.

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Kyle, Derby, England — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:47:30 GMT

What about Snape being in love with Lily? perhaps no matter what side he's really on, he won't be able to kill Harry due to 'having his mothers eyes' it seems my last entry wasn't uploaded. So bit by bit i will upload my thoughts and views (again) including things that prove Dumbledore as Gryffindors heir, things that suggest Snape was at the Potters house on the night they were murdered. Things to suggest Dudley &/or Petunia may have some magical ability and theories about: Chrookshanks,Regulus Black, Horcruxes, Aberforth Dumbledore, Mr.Ollivander, Florean Fortescue and Invisibility cloaks. Keep an eye open. it is interesting to see what other people think! x

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Michelle Law — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:24:34 GMT

As I understand "lifedebts," Snape DOESN'T owe Harry a Lifedebt--Harry never saved Snape's life. Snape DOES owe JAMES a lifedebt. If Snape HAD owed Harry a lifedebt, he already paid it when he kept Quirrel from killing Harry at the first Quidditch match.
Sooooo... based on my reasoning, I think Harry (as much as this pains me to write it-I must be fair) owes SNAPE a lifedebt. Please don't throw over-ripe
cyber-veggies at me!

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Jennifer, Maine — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:50:14 GMT

Despite those who think JKR said Dumbledore will stay dead, I can't find that interview and I can't put aside the thought that Dumbledore will rise again to take part in final book's battles, like a phoenix. I believe he never truly died - Harry wiped blood (still flowing) from his face, Hagrid took the body and knows - language describing funeral from Harry's point of view that Dumbledore dead (frequent occurance in JKR's books that Harry mistaken), Hagrid "appeared" to put Dumbledore's body on the funeral altar - Harry saw white phoenix of smoke rising when flames appeared, it just seems like too many clues if not leading to return of Dumbledore - who never had a chance to tell the "thrilling tale" of his withered hand, not yet the time he kept saying, altho' he briefly said it was damaged in retrieving the horocrux there seemed to be much more to the story...

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Will — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:30:12 GMT

I believe Dumbledore and Sirius are dead, it has been mentioned several times that no one can come back from the dead. I think Neville will play a large role in the final book, and so will Fawkes. Snape will turn out to be good, it is to obvious that he is bad. Wormtail will save Harry's life sometime (he owes him a life debt for saving him in book 3). Voldemort will die, and I can't decide who the other is. If it is Harry, then Ron and Hermonie will get married and name their firstborn Harry.

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Michelle Law, Harrisonburg, VA — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:15:30 GMT

In an interview, JKR said that one of Harry's classmates would ultimately teach at Hogwarts. To my mind, there are two really good candidates for this:
Neville as Herbology teacher, or Hermione as Tranfiguration teacher. What do you all think?

Only three more days until THE BIG ONE, and along with the almost unbearable excitement is mixed sadness and dread. Sadness because this is the last book; dread because JKR only has this one last shot at ending the series the way that I want her to.
I was really shaken when Dumbledore died, and comforted myself with the firm belief that he wasn't
REALLY dead (JKR put an end to that--drat!). If
Harry, Ron, Hermione or Ginny die, or if they pull a "st. elsewhere" on us and it turns out to have all been a dream, I will probably run screaming into the night, traumatized for life.

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Allison B, Pawley's Island, South Carolina. — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:10:50 GMT

Harry is def. a vampirian King. So obvious. The two deaths will be 1) Voldemort because Harry will bite him and 2) Hedwig because Harry is neglectful. Owls deserve better.

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CB New York, New York — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:42:00 GMT

i believe the R.A.B is Regulas Black who actually didnt die, and knowing that his brother Sirius was harrys godfather will help harry and defeat voldemort. Percy will probably die im not really sure why i just have a feeling about that and im not sure who else dies

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aarti, michigan — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:06:14 GMT

first of all. whoever said RAB were initials?
they could be like a code or something to get somewhere
or an answer to something voldemort wanted to know from this person who wrote the letter, NOT neccessarily RAB.
they could mean R and B for all we know

and sirius and dumbledore and definitly dead. jkr said so.
but they might come up in a painting or something in dumbledore's office, you never know
cant wait, 12 more hours!!!

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Megan D, Pittsburg PA — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:51:39 GMT

my prediction for the book is a little bit out there, well a lot but i feel i must make it before the book comes out just in case. i think that vold will kill ginny causing harry to get angry and kill vold. but before then i think it will be revealed that mundungus fletcher is really sirius's bro, therefore RAB

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Nolan p — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:11:43 GMT

Dumbledore is DEAD, people. Deader than the MCR song dead. Harry is NOT a horcrux, Dumbledore even said that Voldemort was going to make a horcrux with his death, not make HIM a horcrux. Lestrange will die in a duel with Neville, Lupin or Tonks will die on the front lines, Hagrid will die, (even though i don't want him to) Wormtail will play a key part in Harry and Voldemorts battle, then wormtail will be killed, and Snape will finally redeem himself by helping harry, but not killing voldemort. thats harrys job.

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Nolan p — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:17:10 GMT

fawkes the phoenix will play a part in the final book. people are only talking about him because dumbledore is associated with him, people have forgotten the magicalness of phoenixs. fawkes will fly to harry, heal him with his tears, and then either die, or forever disappear! ok the last part was a little weird, but his tears will have something to do with th book.

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Nicole, Blairstown, New Jersey — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:31:36 GMT

All good theories. However, the one suggesting that Draco was the child referenced in the prophecy is forgetting certain facts. The prophecy states that the child was born at the end of July, to parents who had thrice defied Lord Voldemort. Draco doesn't fit this description. It would not matter, though, even if he did; as Dumbledore points out at the end of the sixth book, the only way that the prophecy narrowed down to any one person specifically was when it stated that "the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal", which Voldemort did when he gave Harry his scar.

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Sarah, Blairstown, NJ — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:37:50 GMT

One cannot create an "accidental horcrux". Every time a wizard commits a violent murder, they do not necessarily split their souls, even in the case of Voldemort and Harry. No, horcruxes are a rare and extremely Dark form of magic that are created by RECITING AN INCANTATION. So how could it be an accident? I also do not believe that Harry is a Squib. Both of his parents were powerful wizards; why would Harry be any different?

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Heather Alboquerque New Mexico — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:55:27 GMT

I think that Harry will die trying to hide from Voldemort but he was found and killed by him. but voldemort dies when he killed Harry.

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Valerie Shmigol, Albany New York — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:44:33 GMT

The whole thing about Harry being the 7th Horcruz is DEFINATLY a possibility. I mean that he did kill harry's parents and there is a possibility that some of Voldemort's soul went into Harry and that is why Harry got some of Voldemort's powers!! Then there is also the "diappearing of Voldemort." Maybe it is becuz Voldemort had already split his soul in 6 parts and the most you can split it to is 7 so he disapeared becuz he gave Harry the last part of his soul so he didn't have a living soul. Confusing right??? Now to get to the part of the deaths, it could be possibly ANYONE. I mean J.K.Rowling is a VERY good author! She could make it a person who is very obvious or it could be a person who you would of never expected!!!! In my opinion i think that Neivell and Ginny will die! @ this point it is hard to tell who so we can only wait!!!!! I think that harry will go back and try to find his uncle. I think that he will find Sirus but he will be dead or dieing. Snape is totally good. I mean why would Dumboldore take in Snape without first having him to take a unbreakable vow! i REALLY can not wait till the Book!!!!

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Patrick Seattle, Washington — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:19:39 GMT

i dont believe that Neville will play a big part in the new one as all the hype says he will. i think that he'll kill Bellatrix Lestrange just for torturing his parents, and then play a minor role the rest of the way

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Liz, NC — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:51:51 GMT

I think Harry will die. I would like to hope that he would be able to kill Voldemort, but in the end I think Voldemort will win. I am kind of reminded of a song by Billy Joel, Only the Good Die Young!

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DANNIELL MARTIN , QLD, AUSTRALIA — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:50:46 GMT

the book is great a lot of predictions came right and it is the best book in the world i read it in 15 hours and i was mobbed at school from people trying to find out what happened.... it had a lovely ending and i do hope that the 19 years will be fill in...

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miranda alexandria,mn — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:47:00 GMT

i haven't read the whole thing yet, but i think that moaning myrtle will play a big role, she was mentioned in the chamber of secerets and i think she will show up again farther in the 7th book, plus i think that somewhere in the book nicholas flamel will show up

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miranda alexandria,mn — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:48:52 GMT

one more comment i would like to add is that i think at the end of the book voldemort will die and all of his adarva kadavra curse will come alive including harry's parents

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Heather Alb NM — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:08:43 GMT

I just finished reading the book this morning. I cried at some of the people that die, but in the end it is very happy. :)