Deathly Hallows Theories
(This isn't really a review, but it's the closest category to put it under)
Well, I'll start off with my theories based off of things that J.K. has said herself, and then go into theories and thoughts I have based on my own opinions and such.
Questioner: There’s an important kind of redemptive pattern to Snape.
Rowling: He, um, there’s so much I wish I could say to you, and I can't because it would ruin. I promise you, whoever asked that question, can I just say to you that I'm slightly stunned that you've said that and you'll find out why I'm so stunned if you read Book Seven. That's all I’m going to say
As far as what's going to go on with Snape, I'm not sure entirely, but my theory is based on another little quote that I read.
"One character got a reprieve, but I have to say two die that I didn't intend to die...A price has to be paid. We are dealing with pure evil...They go for the main characters...well, I do"
This has led me to believe that 1 or 2 main characters have to die to bring back another character, and J.K.'s reaction to the question about Snape's redemptive pattern makes me question whether or not he'll sacrifice himself to bring back a dead character to redeem himself for killing Dumbledore, if, in fact, Dumbledore truly is dead. Why I question his death comes from yet another J.K. quote.
Rowling clarified that "Dumbledore is definitely dead", when asked by Salman Rushdie and others at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Rowling answered the same question three times, each time with increasing conviction. However, on the set of the Order of the Phoenix film, she remarked; "Dumbledore's giving me a lot of trouble". When asked "But isn't he dead?" by Daniel Radcliffe, she explained; "Well, yeah, but it's more complex ...."
She does say that he's dead, but in another quote she also states:
Asked which five of her characters she would like to invite to dinner, she chose Harry, Hermione and Ron, but then hesitated before choosing her last characters, saying "See... I know who's actually dead," unsure whether she was permitted to invite those who are 'dead'.
By saying 'actually dead' she implies that characters thought to be dead, may not, in fact, BE dead. Another character that may or may not truly be dead is Sirius. And his brother Regulus, who I agree with the masses when they think he's R.A.B (The person that destroyed Voldemort's Horcrux.)
I believe that it's either Sirius or Dumbledore that will be brought back to life, if either are truly dead. I could be completely off though.
If Rowling was telling the truth when she said Dumbledore is definately dead, and he doesn't come back to life, she has also stated that he will still play a major role in the book. A possible way he could do that is that he could have known he was going to die, and that Snape would kill him (Perhaps it was planned to happen? Maybe Snape was supposed to do it for Draco, and then save Draco from life as a Death Eater.) so he transferred all his memories about Voldemort, and everything else that Harry needs to know into the Pensieve for Harry to use.
Now onto my Horcrux Theories:
I agree with the masses who think that Nagini, Voldemort's snake, could be a Horcrux.
I also think that he may have hidden a Horcrux in the Riddle house or his father's grave, since Dumbledore told Harry that the Horcruxes hold personal meaning to him.
Another theory I have, based on the knowledge the Horcruxes hold personal meaning to Voldemort, is that he could have buried a Horcrux with either Lily or James Potter, since he did kill them, and that would hold personal meaning to him. He also could have turned one of them into an Inferi(A zombie) in order to protect the Horcrux.
Other Thoughts:
Neville and Luna: Perfect couple, anyone?
I definately think that Ron is going to die. I don't have much to back the theory up, it's just a gut feeling I have.
There's probably more, but I can't think of it all at the moment, so here you have it, my theories.
And I don't think Harry is going to die. Rowling has hinted that he will too much. If he were truly going to, she wouldn't hint at it as much as she's doing. It would give too much away, and anyone that knows anything about her understands that she isn't like that. If something that big happens, she's going to remain completely tight-lipped about it. It's too big a part of the plot to give away.
Well, I'll start off with my theories based off of things that J.K. has said herself, and then go into theories and thoughts I have based on my own opinions and such.
Questioner: There’s an important kind of redemptive pattern to Snape.
Rowling: He, um, there’s so much I wish I could say to you, and I can't because it would ruin. I promise you, whoever asked that question, can I just say to you that I'm slightly stunned that you've said that and you'll find out why I'm so stunned if you read Book Seven. That's all I’m going to say
As far as what's going to go on with Snape, I'm not sure entirely, but my theory is based on another little quote that I read.
"One character got a reprieve, but I have to say two die that I didn't intend to die...A price has to be paid. We are dealing with pure evil...They go for the main characters...well, I do"
This has led me to believe that 1 or 2 main characters have to die to bring back another character, and J.K.'s reaction to the question about Snape's redemptive pattern makes me question whether or not he'll sacrifice himself to bring back a dead character to redeem himself for killing Dumbledore, if, in fact, Dumbledore truly is dead. Why I question his death comes from yet another J.K. quote.
Rowling clarified that "Dumbledore is definitely dead", when asked by Salman Rushdie and others at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Rowling answered the same question three times, each time with increasing conviction. However, on the set of the Order of the Phoenix film, she remarked; "Dumbledore's giving me a lot of trouble". When asked "But isn't he dead?" by Daniel Radcliffe, she explained; "Well, yeah, but it's more complex ...."
She does say that he's dead, but in another quote she also states:
Asked which five of her characters she would like to invite to dinner, she chose Harry, Hermione and Ron, but then hesitated before choosing her last characters, saying "See... I know who's actually dead," unsure whether she was permitted to invite those who are 'dead'.
By saying 'actually dead' she implies that characters thought to be dead, may not, in fact, BE dead. Another character that may or may not truly be dead is Sirius. And his brother Regulus, who I agree with the masses when they think he's R.A.B (The person that destroyed Voldemort's Horcrux.)
I believe that it's either Sirius or Dumbledore that will be brought back to life, if either are truly dead. I could be completely off though.
If Rowling was telling the truth when she said Dumbledore is definately dead, and he doesn't come back to life, she has also stated that he will still play a major role in the book. A possible way he could do that is that he could have known he was going to die, and that Snape would kill him (Perhaps it was planned to happen? Maybe Snape was supposed to do it for Draco, and then save Draco from life as a Death Eater.) so he transferred all his memories about Voldemort, and everything else that Harry needs to know into the Pensieve for Harry to use.
Now onto my Horcrux Theories:
I agree with the masses who think that Nagini, Voldemort's snake, could be a Horcrux.
I also think that he may have hidden a Horcrux in the Riddle house or his father's grave, since Dumbledore told Harry that the Horcruxes hold personal meaning to him.
Another theory I have, based on the knowledge the Horcruxes hold personal meaning to Voldemort, is that he could have buried a Horcrux with either Lily or James Potter, since he did kill them, and that would hold personal meaning to him. He also could have turned one of them into an Inferi(A zombie) in order to protect the Horcrux.
Other Thoughts:
Neville and Luna: Perfect couple, anyone?
I definately think that Ron is going to die. I don't have much to back the theory up, it's just a gut feeling I have.
There's probably more, but I can't think of it all at the moment, so here you have it, my theories.
And I don't think Harry is going to die. Rowling has hinted that he will too much. If he were truly going to, she wouldn't hint at it as much as she's doing. It would give too much away, and anyone that knows anything about her understands that she isn't like that. If something that big happens, she's going to remain completely tight-lipped about it. It's too big a part of the plot to give away.
Vegemite: I wish D:
dramamine;, May 28th, 2007 at 05:42:47am
i think sirius black isnt dead.
Vegemite, May 28th, 2007 at 05:14:59am
*tear*Sirius'''
I think......maybe ron, hermoine or Harry will die....
they probably wont die to bring someone else back....
...or maybe harry and voldemort dies....because.....that's like, the only way, I think.
o.0
Lykwoah, May 28th, 2007 at 03:42:45am
I miss Dumbledore and Sirius. D:
Neville and Luna: Perfect couple, anyone?
Hell yes! :D
And Ron and Hermione should definitely get together :D
dramamine;, May 28th, 2007 at 02:53:05am
My theory is that Dumbledore's portrait (he automatically gets a portrait because of being an ex-head master of Hogwarts) is going to give Harry the instructions. After all- the portraits can talk and interact with people, so why not that the portrait helps Harry?
I hope hope hope HOPE Ron doesn't die. He has to be my favourite character in the book. But then again... the two characters that die... well, it would just HAVE to be Harry's best friends. Then maybe the anger would drive Harry insane and he'd finally have the will to perform the killing curse.
My theory is also that Malfoy is going to get killed, after trying to back out of being a Death Eater, or becoming a double agent and being found out. Though, I doubt he has the guts to do it. Or the spine.
Good blog!
GreenDayCookieFairy, May 28th, 2007 at 02:26:27am
Me and my mum are complete harry nerds.
we spend hous discussing them and such.
=]
I think RAB is a new character..
I think ..well HOPE sirius isnt dead as i love him =]
And i agree with yu in that, JK wouldnt give anything as important as whos dying away.
Heres my theory on snape::
Dumbledore gave him the Defence against the dark arts postions, because he'd stopped trusting him.
somewhere in The half-blood-prince, dumbledore said to harry something like
"Ever since i refused to post Voldemort as the defence against the dark arts teacher, I haven't been able to keep one for longer than a year"
so.
chyeah.
waiting_a_long_time, May 28th, 2007 at 02:12:46am
I think they might go back to the school.
If only for a bit
Come on, that's where the fun is
That's where the action really begins.
Sure, now they're going to Godric's Hollow and stuff but..
You can't leave Hogwarts out of a Harry Potter book.
Mike Dirnt., May 28th, 2007 at 12:18:42am
Okay, now that i've read this fully:
DUMBLEDORE IS DEAD. Yepsters.
Snape is good, and I'm pretty sure he's loyal too. He's the character that's gonna get the axe.
I'm with you. Harry's not gonna die. But Ron's not gonna die either. Nor will Hermione.
You know, I actually see your "zombie" theory. I used to believe that Quirrel was a Horcrux, but I'm pretty sure he wasn't a Ravenclaw. Right? Wait, WAS HE? I like that theory, but not for Lily and James.
Maybe Quirrel's something that belonged to Ravenclaw.
Funky Platypus, May 27th, 2007 at 11:56:41pm
Yes, I'm making mine now!
BY THE WAY: JK, sad as it is, squashed the Luna/Neville pairing. She said it was a good idea, but it won't happen. I liked it too, I know!
Funky Platypus, May 27th, 2007 at 10:30:31pm
This is like the coolest blog I've read in a looong time. I love the harry potter books, but I've never analyzed it so in depth and taken quotes and dissected them. Neat theories you have.
Kurtni, May 27th, 2007 at 09:29:35pm
I believe that Dumbledore is truely dead. Think back to Fawkes. He sang his sad song around the castle and then left. If Dumbledore were still alive he wouldn't have done that.
I think that Snape will end up having to die in order to bring Harry back from death. Yes, I DO believe that Harry Potter will die, maybe not to the point were he will be completly gone, but I do think he will in fact die.
I doubt Voldemort turned either Lily or James into a Horcrux or a zombie. As it has already been discussed when Voldemort's powers were taken from him he had no idea it was going to happen. He woudn't have had time to turn anything into a Horcrux unless somehow, he accidently turned Harry into one, which leads me to believe that Harry will have to kill himself in order to destroy Voldemort, which will lead to Snape sacrificing himself to bring Harry back. And again, Voldemort could not have turned Lily into an Inferi because she was killed and her love is what saved Harry in the SS. And James had been admittingly killed by Voldemort himself so he's out of the question. Both Harry's parents are in fact dead.
Luna Neville= should happen, probably won't have the time in the book to start a new romance
Ron dying= I agree with you on this.
TMTCR, May 27th, 2007 at 09:09:13pm
I think ron and hermoine are gonna hook up
then ron's going to die
:D
Joni., May 27th, 2007 at 08:34:03pm