my turn!
Because I have nothing else to post about and I'm due for a daily No Baby Yet post...(Really I'm just doing this for myself as I'll be curious to see if any of this sticks)
1. Are you going to look at every possible spoiler you can before the book comes out? Did you with HBP and how accurate were the ones you saw?
I don't recall spoilers for HBP before publication. Did I miss something? Anyway, I read the books right away and don't even touch teh intarwebs or news of any sort until I'm done. I'm hoping with the little one this year, I'm still able to crank the book out in a day or two. If not...I'll just have to seclude myself from the rest of the world until I finish. I would hate being spoiled.
2. What will you do if Amazon (or whoever;) don’t deliver your copy on time, and everyone is reading it except you?
I'll be getting it at a midnight release party again. Baby will just have to come with if he has to. :D (Aww, his first experience of supreme nerditude)
3. Will you read the last chapter before anything else? Are you planning to read the book all in one go or are you a slow reader?
No! Good god I never do that. What's the point of waiting so long just to ruin it for yourself? And as per #1, I'm going to try my damndest to read it all in one go as I usually do.
4. What’s your theory on the meaning of “Deathly Hallows?”
I'd like to think it has something to do with Halloween. However, that's awfully soon into the school year (whether they're there or not), so it might not. I think it more likely has to do with Dumbledore/Hogwarts/the Founders.
5. What’s the craziest Harry Potter theory you’ve got, which you could only share with your trusted f-list?
I don't think any of my proper theories are crazy. Some people might think I'm crazy for thinking Snape is bad, bad, bad. Some people might think I'm crazy for thinking Regulus is still alive.
6. If you could write in a sub-plot of your own choosing to the main Harry one, what would it be?
Of course it would all about Sirius, James, and Remus.
7. Who do you think will die in the book, and who would you be most upset to see die, even if you don’t think it’s likely?
I think Voldemort will bite it. Likely, but wouldn't bet the farm on it deaths: Peter, Bellatrix, Snape, Neville, Petunia, a Weasley not named Ron, Regulus (FOR REALZ THIS TIME), another Hogwarts student (an auxiliary character like Lavandar or Seamus), and an auxiliary OotP member (Kingsley?).
As likely as I think it is, I will be crushed if Neville dies. I really don't want Harry to die either.
8. Name three main (ish) characters who you think will definitely live and why. Is there a very minor character(s) you really want to have a happy ending?
1. Luna - We're going to see things from this girl in DH, much like Neville, but I don't believe she'll die.
2. Harry - I'm sorry, but no matter the theories, I just don't think the star of the series will die.
3. Hermione - She's as pivotal as Harry and if JKR was going to sacrifice one of the trio, I think she'd choose Ron over Hermione.
Minor character: Fang. He's a good dog. :)
9. If you don’t like the book, or are bitterly disappointed by it, do you think you’ll still stay in the fandom?
I won't dislike or be bitterly disappointed with by it. That's stupid. Will I have some disappointments? Sure. But it's not my story and however JKR thinks it should be, will be.
10. One word (or concise) answers only!
- Snape: good, evil, own agenda?
I didn't win 'Biggest Snape Accuser' on Immeritus for nothin'. I vehemently think he is all out evil.
- Bill: will he help Remus or just be on permanent honeymoon?
It's so cliche. I hope him and Fleur just go live their life. Actually, I suspect Fleur to do more ass-kicking than Bill.
- Peter: a Gryffindor moment or not?
NO. He is a traitor.
- Harry: is he a Horcrux?
Fuck no. This has to be one of my least favorite theories.
- The Weasley’s: will they all survive?
Nope. One will die. I suspect Charlie above all others.
- If no to the above: who won’t?
Well, I didn't answer no, but I don't think Arthur or Molly because they hold the family together. Percy is too much of a pansy and it won't even be in a forgiving way. Fred and George aren't actively involved in the war. Bill already was injured; I don't think he'll die after that (he used to be my other guess pre-HBP). Ginny is too critical to Harry, plus she's already had one near-death. I don't actually think any of the Trio will be offed, but as said above, if it's any of them, it'll be Ron.
- Did Snape love Lily: yay or nay!
Ugh, no.
- Hogwarts: will they go back to school or not?
I really hope so. I can't imagine the most important location not being a huge part of the book again. I think they'll just leave frequently.
- Remus and Tonks: will they get married in the book?
I sincerely hope not. R/S aside, we've already got one wedding: Bill and Fleur. That's plenty.
- Bellatrix: who will be her nemesis?
Neville. Harry might want to because of Sirius, but Neville has dibs from his parents.
- The new leader of the OotP is …?
I'd think McG, but she'll be busy with Hogwarts. Probably Kingsley or Arthur.
- Percy: will he see the error of his ways or not?
I dunno. I really don't like Percy and don't give him much thought, honestly. It'd be nice, for Molly and Arthur's sakes.
11. If Harry could take just one adult Order of the Phoenix member with him on the search for Horcruxes, who should it be and why?
It *should* be Remus. But it won't be. He'll hook up with Reggie B instead. ;) Seriously though, I think no adults. His friends will help him.
12. Will Remus and Greyback have a confrontation in human or werewolf form? Will Tonks be involved? Who will the other werewolves support?
Most likely it will be in human form. Tonks won't be involved, but like everyone else who answered this (nearly), I'd love for her to get chewed to bits by Greyback.
13. Who is the person from Harry’s class (and it isn’t him, Ron or Hermione), who will become a Hogwart’s teacher? What subject will they teach?
Luna. She'll teach divination.
14. Do you think Harry will observe Remus looking less lined and walking with a little more of a spring in his step? If so, do you think he'll attribute it to Tonks, and if he does, will he blush?
Huh?
15. Will Ginny use, "But Professor Lupin saw the futility of being a noble prat!" for one of her million arguments with Harry about why they should be together? Do you think they’ll get back together at all?
Huh, again? To the second part, yes they'll get back together, but it mightn't be till the end.
16. Which house do you think Tonks is in, and why? Is she going to morph into someone important and who will it be?
She probably *was* in Slytherin. While Andromeda was cast out of her family, it's never been said that Tonks wasn't in Slytherin and far as we know, Blacks were nearly always in Slytherin. We know Slytherins don't have to be evil, just a little cunning.
17. Who will be revealed to be the heir of Gryffindor?
It could certainly be Harry; I wouldn't be surprised. Alternatively, it could be Neville.
18. As JKR has promised the final chapter will be like an epilogue; how do you think the final paragraph (hopefully) donated to Remus’ future, and/or Tonks’, and/or anyone else you want to write a paragraph on, will read?
It'll end with something about Harry.
19. Which question from the books would it annoy you most not to have answered?
Precisely what happened on Halloween '81. With all important parties involved. Moreso than what has already been divulged.
20. What do you think the last line of the book is?
Well, supposedly the last word is 'scar', isn't it? And if it's in epilogue format, it will be something simplistic reflecting on how Harry would always have his scar. Alternatively, it could disappear and it could be a sentence like that.
1. Are you going to look at every possible spoiler you can before the book comes out? Did you with HBP and how accurate were the ones you saw?
I don't recall spoilers for HBP before publication. Did I miss something? Anyway, I read the books right away and don't even touch teh intarwebs or news of any sort until I'm done. I'm hoping with the little one this year, I'm still able to crank the book out in a day or two. If not...I'll just have to seclude myself from the rest of the world until I finish. I would hate being spoiled.
2. What will you do if Amazon (or whoever;) don’t deliver your copy on time, and everyone is reading it except you?
I'll be getting it at a midnight release party again. Baby will just have to come with if he has to. :D (Aww, his first experience of supreme nerditude)
3. Will you read the last chapter before anything else? Are you planning to read the book all in one go or are you a slow reader?
No! Good god I never do that. What's the point of waiting so long just to ruin it for yourself? And as per #1, I'm going to try my damndest to read it all in one go as I usually do.
4. What’s your theory on the meaning of “Deathly Hallows?”
I'd like to think it has something to do with Halloween. However, that's awfully soon into the school year (whether they're there or not), so it might not. I think it more likely has to do with Dumbledore/Hogwarts/the Founders.
5. What’s the craziest Harry Potter theory you’ve got, which you could only share with your trusted f-list?
I don't think any of my proper theories are crazy. Some people might think I'm crazy for thinking Snape is bad, bad, bad. Some people might think I'm crazy for thinking Regulus is still alive.
6. If you could write in a sub-plot of your own choosing to the main Harry one, what would it be?
Of course it would all about Sirius, James, and Remus.
7. Who do you think will die in the book, and who would you be most upset to see die, even if you don’t think it’s likely?
I think Voldemort will bite it. Likely, but wouldn't bet the farm on it deaths: Peter, Bellatrix, Snape, Neville, Petunia, a Weasley not named Ron, Regulus (FOR REALZ THIS TIME), another Hogwarts student (an auxiliary character like Lavandar or Seamus), and an auxiliary OotP member (Kingsley?).
As likely as I think it is, I will be crushed if Neville dies. I really don't want Harry to die either.
8. Name three main (ish) characters who you think will definitely live and why. Is there a very minor character(s) you really want to have a happy ending?
1. Luna - We're going to see things from this girl in DH, much like Neville, but I don't believe she'll die.
2. Harry - I'm sorry, but no matter the theories, I just don't think the star of the series will die.
3. Hermione - She's as pivotal as Harry and if JKR was going to sacrifice one of the trio, I think she'd choose Ron over Hermione.
Minor character: Fang. He's a good dog. :)
9. If you don’t like the book, or are bitterly disappointed by it, do you think you’ll still stay in the fandom?
I won't dislike or be bitterly disappointed with by it. That's stupid. Will I have some disappointments? Sure. But it's not my story and however JKR thinks it should be, will be.
10. One word (or concise) answers only!
- Snape: good, evil, own agenda?
I didn't win 'Biggest Snape Accuser' on Immeritus for nothin'. I vehemently think he is all out evil.
- Bill: will he help Remus or just be on permanent honeymoon?
It's so cliche. I hope him and Fleur just go live their life. Actually, I suspect Fleur to do more ass-kicking than Bill.
- Peter: a Gryffindor moment or not?
NO. He is a traitor.
- Harry: is he a Horcrux?
Fuck no. This has to be one of my least favorite theories.
- The Weasley’s: will they all survive?
Nope. One will die. I suspect Charlie above all others.
- If no to the above: who won’t?
Well, I didn't answer no, but I don't think Arthur or Molly because they hold the family together. Percy is too much of a pansy and it won't even be in a forgiving way. Fred and George aren't actively involved in the war. Bill already was injured; I don't think he'll die after that (he used to be my other guess pre-HBP). Ginny is too critical to Harry, plus she's already had one near-death. I don't actually think any of the Trio will be offed, but as said above, if it's any of them, it'll be Ron.
- Did Snape love Lily: yay or nay!
Ugh, no.
- Hogwarts: will they go back to school or not?
I really hope so. I can't imagine the most important location not being a huge part of the book again. I think they'll just leave frequently.
- Remus and Tonks: will they get married in the book?
I sincerely hope not. R/S aside, we've already got one wedding: Bill and Fleur. That's plenty.
- Bellatrix: who will be her nemesis?
Neville. Harry might want to because of Sirius, but Neville has dibs from his parents.
- The new leader of the OotP is …?
I'd think McG, but she'll be busy with Hogwarts. Probably Kingsley or Arthur.
- Percy: will he see the error of his ways or not?
I dunno. I really don't like Percy and don't give him much thought, honestly. It'd be nice, for Molly and Arthur's sakes.
11. If Harry could take just one adult Order of the Phoenix member with him on the search for Horcruxes, who should it be and why?
It *should* be Remus. But it won't be. He'll hook up with Reggie B instead. ;) Seriously though, I think no adults. His friends will help him.
12. Will Remus and Greyback have a confrontation in human or werewolf form? Will Tonks be involved? Who will the other werewolves support?
Most likely it will be in human form. Tonks won't be involved, but like everyone else who answered this (nearly), I'd love for her to get chewed to bits by Greyback.
13. Who is the person from Harry’s class (and it isn’t him, Ron or Hermione), who will become a Hogwart’s teacher? What subject will they teach?
Luna. She'll teach divination.
14. Do you think Harry will observe Remus looking less lined and walking with a little more of a spring in his step? If so, do you think he'll attribute it to Tonks, and if he does, will he blush?
Huh?
15. Will Ginny use, "But Professor Lupin saw the futility of being a noble prat!" for one of her million arguments with Harry about why they should be together? Do you think they’ll get back together at all?
Huh, again? To the second part, yes they'll get back together, but it mightn't be till the end.
16. Which house do you think Tonks is in, and why? Is she going to morph into someone important and who will it be?
She probably *was* in Slytherin. While Andromeda was cast out of her family, it's never been said that Tonks wasn't in Slytherin and far as we know, Blacks were nearly always in Slytherin. We know Slytherins don't have to be evil, just a little cunning.
17. Who will be revealed to be the heir of Gryffindor?
It could certainly be Harry; I wouldn't be surprised. Alternatively, it could be Neville.
18. As JKR has promised the final chapter will be like an epilogue; how do you think the final paragraph (hopefully) donated to Remus’ future, and/or Tonks’, and/or anyone else you want to write a paragraph on, will read?
It'll end with something about Harry.
19. Which question from the books would it annoy you most not to have answered?
Precisely what happened on Halloween '81. With all important parties involved. Moreso than what has already been divulged.
20. What do you think the last line of the book is?
Well, supposedly the last word is 'scar', isn't it? And if it's in epilogue format, it will be something simplistic reflecting on how Harry would always have his scar. Alternatively, it could disappear and it could be a sentence like that.