Deathly Hallows Theories
Teenage.Assassin and I decided to go post our predictions in a Blog, so it's my turn I guess! I'm also working on another Blog and it'll be done either tonight or tomorrow, too. I haven't read hers yet, so if this looks like a copy Blog or something, know that it's not and we both decided to post one! I just read the part when she talked about Luna and Neville, that's it. xD
Snape: Good or Evil?
I'm 95% sure that Snape is good, and 90% sure that he's loyal. The deciding factor for me? Dumbledore wouldn't beg for his life. I'm pretty sure that he talked to Snape about doing this beforehand - it was the thing that they were fighting about that Hagrid mentioned to Harry. Dumbledore's purpose was filled, and he realized that not only could he be a possible link for Voldy to get to Harry, but he is also aware that he can let his desire for Harry to be safe to overcome him. Harry needs to fight the final battle on his own. However, in the rare case that Snape WAS on the bad side, and I can only see that if "Severus, please..." might have meant for Snape to prize his loyalty to the good side rather than the bad. If that is the case, then I believe that Snape will have a redemption moment nonetheless. It'll come at a grave price, most likely his life, but I have faith that, if he's not loyal, then he is definitely good. He may not be on Voldy's side nor Dumbledore's side: he could simply be on Snape's side. That DOES sound a bit more Slytherin, doesn't it?
The Draco Factor
Draco is good. He hesitated to kill Dumbledore, and now he's in some deep shit. Regardless of Snape's loyalties, he's going to at least FEIGN allegience to Voldy, or else you can say a big AVADA KEDAVRA to all the Malfoys. He's going to help Harry in the end, but I'm pretty sure he won't die. Something bad's going to happen to Draco, and I think it'll be the loss of his parents. It'll be a big twist, won't it? Both his parents killed by Voldy, and now he's in Harry's shoes. After he loses his parents, he'll do a mutiny.
School-time?
School will re-open. Some kids will return. Some kids won't. The trio won't.
RAB
= Regulus Black. He is dead. But, somewhere, he has the instructions on how to open the locket. And that will be by combining all the other three Horcruxes from the other Houses. Symbolizes inner-house unity and all that.
The Veil
It's how a person transcends into a world that is beyond the humanly. That's why it's in the Department of Mysteries, because no human can EVER possibly explain how or why it happens. You can't come back from the dead, so we'll never know what will happen when we die... until we die. That's the veil's symbolism. However... I've got no idea what will happen with it in book seven. Someone will go through the veil. I used to think it was Voldemort, but now I'm rethinking things.
"The Gleam of Triumph"
I got no leads. I once had an AWESOME theory about Dumbledore's gleam, and it was really good and believable! But I can't remember it. Sorry folks.
Horcruxes
- The locket (confirmed)
- Nagini (confirmed)
- The cup (confirmed)
- The diary (BA-DA-BING!)
- The ring Dumbledore had (BA-DA-BING!)
- Something of Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's (confirmed)
- ???
Alright, so we know about the locket, Nagini, something of Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's, and the cup. "the locket... the cup... the snake... something of Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's..." (HBP 636). JK said that we'd be able to find out WHERE at least one of the Horcruxes. And that's the locket that no one could open at Grimmauld place. The other three, there's no direct references to where they could be. The diary and the ring are taken care of, and then there's the mystery Horcrux. Let's tackle it piece by piece.
I think that the "something of Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's" belongs to Ravenclaw; however, we have NO leads to what it could be so far. The mystery Horcrux is something that belonged to Godric, and I'm betting the sword. JK confirmed it's not the Sorting Hat, but a good guess. Then, you've got the Helga's cup and Salazar's ring. It makes sense, doesn't it? A Horcrux from each house. JK confirmed that the founders will play a role in the seventh book, and she also confirmed that Harry is not the heir to Gryffindor. Dumbledore also said that Voldemort "ATTEMPTED" to make Harry a Horcrux through his death, but that backfired and he couldn't do it since Harry survived. HARRY IS NOT A HORCRUX. I'll get into that later, I'm going to continue this later in the next section.
Character Deaths
JK's going for the main characters, she's said so. When we're in this deep, she's not going to be killing off random bystanders. It'll be the ones that hurt. She also said she gave one character a reprieve, but two other characters are gonna bite the big one. Pairs of characters won't go. For example, if she kills Fred, she's not gonna let George live. They live, or they both go. That's not like Rowling at all, in terms of her style. So I'm gonna go over each main character who I believe has a plausible chance.
Voldemort: Lolz
Snape: He's one of the guys who she didn't intend to die, but will die. One of them. Refer to what I wrote about him earlier.
Lucius and Narcissa: Goners. Check what I wrote about Malfoy.
Bellatrix: N-E-V-I-L-L-E. Or Voldemort. I'm not sure how Voldemort could kill her, maybe when everyone's fighting the final battle in the DEPARTMENT OF MYSTERIES he'll go run up to her and push her in the veil or something. xD I just know she's gonna die some really painful, eternal death.
Ron: I used to think he was gonna die. He's not. No one from the trio will die. If you notice, Ron has only been severely injured every odd-numbered book, so... thought that was pretty weird. He's gonna be in some pain making a sacrifice for Harry, but he won't die. Harry can't lose his best friend, and Hermione can't lose a future lover. If one goes, they all go.
Hermione: Replace "Ron" with "Hermione" in the last second-to-last sentence I wrote for Ron.
ALL WEASLEYS: Will live. They suffered enough with Mr. Weasley in book five, Bill in book six, and Ron will be the one who suffers in book seven.
Lupin: My favorite character, btw. Regardless, I believe he was the one JK intended to die, but gets a reprieve. I think he's going to be the Marauder who can live for the rest. Pettigrew will die through his debt for Harry. He's going to be happy with Tonks and the family he found in Harry, Hermione, the Weasleys, and the rest of the Order. That sounds right for him. JK probably intended him to die in the earlier books, because she probably would have planned out all the Marauders having some sort of cryptic death. But I think she's... rethinked it. Trust me on this one, I've got a good feeling, especially since the Tonks thing. She wouldn't have him killed off after that. Not her style. Then it's the "both or nothing" rule.
Harry: Will live. It's not like JK to kill off someone like Harry after all that he's gone through. He's not gonna pull a "Jesus," people. He IS, after all, the Boy-Who-Lived. And remember the rule: if he dies, then the whole trio's gonna die. JK's not going to flush all his character development down the toilet; all his sacrifices and what-not will amount to something.
Neville, McGonagall, and Hagrid: One of these three is gonna get the axe. I don't want to think it's Neville, he's my second favorite. I say Neville because he's going to sacrifice himself to save Harry and avenge his parents by killing Bellatrix somehow. I could see JK doing that... but that would be the most cruel and vicious death she'd have given anyone by far. I think that McGonagall has served her purpose too. And she doesn't sound right without Dumbledore. I only say this because it'll be her "last hurrah," to have her do something really awesome in a blaze of glory. I believe it's gonna be Hagrid.
Notice the themes in the people who have been killed the past two? "Black... Albus... then Rubeus..." Black, White, then Red, in the Latin translations. JK uses Latin with a lot of names, spells, and such. This fits in perfectly. Hagrid's name means "red." And there's been a theme with the last three books that fits in with an idea about alchemy and I'm sure it's NOT a coincidence. In alchemy, black = struggles, white = purification, red = completion. Harry had his "black" time in the fifth book - he was depressed and having some issues with Voldemort and was a pretty unhappy camper. And he lost Sirius BLACK. Then, Harry had his "white" time in book six. He began to accept things concerning his life, such as his destiny and Sirius' death. He lost ALBUS Dumbledore. Albus = white. In book seven, Harry will have his red time, because now that he knows what he must do, all that's left is to complete his destiny. Like Harry's mentors in the past books, Hagrid has always supported Harry from the start. Therefore, Harry will lose RUBEUS Hagrid in the last book. Rubeus = red. As sad as it is.
I'm afraid to see how long this is gonna be. Hey, I had a lot of theories! What can ya say? I also doubt that anyone will take all the time to read this. I can't believe I TOOK THE TIME to write this...
Snape: Good or Evil?
I'm 95% sure that Snape is good, and 90% sure that he's loyal. The deciding factor for me? Dumbledore wouldn't beg for his life. I'm pretty sure that he talked to Snape about doing this beforehand - it was the thing that they were fighting about that Hagrid mentioned to Harry. Dumbledore's purpose was filled, and he realized that not only could he be a possible link for Voldy to get to Harry, but he is also aware that he can let his desire for Harry to be safe to overcome him. Harry needs to fight the final battle on his own. However, in the rare case that Snape WAS on the bad side, and I can only see that if "Severus, please..." might have meant for Snape to prize his loyalty to the good side rather than the bad. If that is the case, then I believe that Snape will have a redemption moment nonetheless. It'll come at a grave price, most likely his life, but I have faith that, if he's not loyal, then he is definitely good. He may not be on Voldy's side nor Dumbledore's side: he could simply be on Snape's side. That DOES sound a bit more Slytherin, doesn't it?
The Draco Factor
Draco is good. He hesitated to kill Dumbledore, and now he's in some deep shit. Regardless of Snape's loyalties, he's going to at least FEIGN allegience to Voldy, or else you can say a big AVADA KEDAVRA to all the Malfoys. He's going to help Harry in the end, but I'm pretty sure he won't die. Something bad's going to happen to Draco, and I think it'll be the loss of his parents. It'll be a big twist, won't it? Both his parents killed by Voldy, and now he's in Harry's shoes. After he loses his parents, he'll do a mutiny.
School-time?
School will re-open. Some kids will return. Some kids won't. The trio won't.
RAB
= Regulus Black. He is dead. But, somewhere, he has the instructions on how to open the locket. And that will be by combining all the other three Horcruxes from the other Houses. Symbolizes inner-house unity and all that.
The Veil
It's how a person transcends into a world that is beyond the humanly. That's why it's in the Department of Mysteries, because no human can EVER possibly explain how or why it happens. You can't come back from the dead, so we'll never know what will happen when we die... until we die. That's the veil's symbolism. However... I've got no idea what will happen with it in book seven. Someone will go through the veil. I used to think it was Voldemort, but now I'm rethinking things.
"The Gleam of Triumph"
I got no leads. I once had an AWESOME theory about Dumbledore's gleam, and it was really good and believable! But I can't remember it. Sorry folks.
Horcruxes
- The locket (confirmed)
- Nagini (confirmed)
- The cup (confirmed)
- The diary (BA-DA-BING!)
- The ring Dumbledore had (BA-DA-BING!)
- Something of Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's (confirmed)
- ???
Alright, so we know about the locket, Nagini, something of Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's, and the cup. "the locket... the cup... the snake... something of Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's..." (HBP 636). JK said that we'd be able to find out WHERE at least one of the Horcruxes. And that's the locket that no one could open at Grimmauld place. The other three, there's no direct references to where they could be. The diary and the ring are taken care of, and then there's the mystery Horcrux. Let's tackle it piece by piece.
I think that the "something of Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's" belongs to Ravenclaw; however, we have NO leads to what it could be so far. The mystery Horcrux is something that belonged to Godric, and I'm betting the sword. JK confirmed it's not the Sorting Hat, but a good guess. Then, you've got the Helga's cup and Salazar's ring. It makes sense, doesn't it? A Horcrux from each house. JK confirmed that the founders will play a role in the seventh book, and she also confirmed that Harry is not the heir to Gryffindor. Dumbledore also said that Voldemort "ATTEMPTED" to make Harry a Horcrux through his death, but that backfired and he couldn't do it since Harry survived. HARRY IS NOT A HORCRUX. I'll get into that later, I'm going to continue this later in the next section.
Character Deaths
JK's going for the main characters, she's said so. When we're in this deep, she's not going to be killing off random bystanders. It'll be the ones that hurt. She also said she gave one character a reprieve, but two other characters are gonna bite the big one. Pairs of characters won't go. For example, if she kills Fred, she's not gonna let George live. They live, or they both go. That's not like Rowling at all, in terms of her style. So I'm gonna go over each main character who I believe has a plausible chance.
Voldemort: Lolz
Snape: He's one of the guys who she didn't intend to die, but will die. One of them. Refer to what I wrote about him earlier.
Lucius and Narcissa: Goners. Check what I wrote about Malfoy.
Bellatrix: N-E-V-I-L-L-E. Or Voldemort. I'm not sure how Voldemort could kill her, maybe when everyone's fighting the final battle in the DEPARTMENT OF MYSTERIES he'll go run up to her and push her in the veil or something. xD I just know she's gonna die some really painful, eternal death.
Ron: I used to think he was gonna die. He's not. No one from the trio will die. If you notice, Ron has only been severely injured every odd-numbered book, so... thought that was pretty weird. He's gonna be in some pain making a sacrifice for Harry, but he won't die. Harry can't lose his best friend, and Hermione can't lose a future lover. If one goes, they all go.
Hermione: Replace "Ron" with "Hermione" in the last second-to-last sentence I wrote for Ron.
ALL WEASLEYS: Will live. They suffered enough with Mr. Weasley in book five, Bill in book six, and Ron will be the one who suffers in book seven.
Lupin: My favorite character, btw. Regardless, I believe he was the one JK intended to die, but gets a reprieve. I think he's going to be the Marauder who can live for the rest. Pettigrew will die through his debt for Harry. He's going to be happy with Tonks and the family he found in Harry, Hermione, the Weasleys, and the rest of the Order. That sounds right for him. JK probably intended him to die in the earlier books, because she probably would have planned out all the Marauders having some sort of cryptic death. But I think she's... rethinked it. Trust me on this one, I've got a good feeling, especially since the Tonks thing. She wouldn't have him killed off after that. Not her style. Then it's the "both or nothing" rule.
Harry: Will live. It's not like JK to kill off someone like Harry after all that he's gone through. He's not gonna pull a "Jesus," people. He IS, after all, the Boy-Who-Lived. And remember the rule: if he dies, then the whole trio's gonna die. JK's not going to flush all his character development down the toilet; all his sacrifices and what-not will amount to something.
Neville, McGonagall, and Hagrid: One of these three is gonna get the axe. I don't want to think it's Neville, he's my second favorite. I say Neville because he's going to sacrifice himself to save Harry and avenge his parents by killing Bellatrix somehow. I could see JK doing that... but that would be the most cruel and vicious death she'd have given anyone by far. I think that McGonagall has served her purpose too. And she doesn't sound right without Dumbledore. I only say this because it'll be her "last hurrah," to have her do something really awesome in a blaze of glory. I believe it's gonna be Hagrid.
Notice the themes in the people who have been killed the past two? "Black... Albus... then Rubeus..." Black, White, then Red, in the Latin translations. JK uses Latin with a lot of names, spells, and such. This fits in perfectly. Hagrid's name means "red." And there's been a theme with the last three books that fits in with an idea about alchemy and I'm sure it's NOT a coincidence. In alchemy, black = struggles, white = purification, red = completion. Harry had his "black" time in the fifth book - he was depressed and having some issues with Voldemort and was a pretty unhappy camper. And he lost Sirius BLACK. Then, Harry had his "white" time in book six. He began to accept things concerning his life, such as his destiny and Sirius' death. He lost ALBUS Dumbledore. Albus = white. In book seven, Harry will have his red time, because now that he knows what he must do, all that's left is to complete his destiny. Like Harry's mentors in the past books, Hagrid has always supported Harry from the start. Therefore, Harry will lose RUBEUS Hagrid in the last book. Rubeus = red. As sad as it is.
I'm afraid to see how long this is gonna be. Hey, I had a lot of theories! What can ya say? I also doubt that anyone will take all the time to read this. I can't believe I TOOK THE TIME to write this...
Oh, wow, this is great!
Until recently I thought that Harry was a horcrux, but you're right and this changed my mind xD
Same with Snape, the Dumbledore theory is a good one.
Miley Cyrus, May 30th, 2007 at 07:45:56am
... you can post this in the Harry Potter subforum. Any theories are welcome. Though i dont agree with you (:
Also, it cant be the sword. Dumbledore said it wasnt the sword or the sorting hat.
Also as for your ???, the last horcrux is inside Voldemort.
CASTIEL, May 29th, 2007 at 12:10:43am
SNAPE:
I agree with you on Snape being on Snape's side. He seems like the type of character that would want power for himself. He wouldn't want to be second next to Voldemort nor Dumbledore. Also do you think Dumbledore would beg for his life? No. As he can be quoted saying "Death is just the next great adventure". Dumbledore was too powerful a wizard, too good a man, to plead for mercy. Oh, and Snape is most definitely a goner. Somehow, to repay a life debt to Harry perhaps, but he is going to die.
DRACO:
Draco is not good. He is a coward. That is why he hesitated to kill Dumbledore. He will most likely run off into hiding. Snape will probably create a place for him and his family to hide. He will not feign allegience to Voldemort, again COWARD! He will be killed, maybe in an attempt to help Harry, but I doubt it. Voldemort will most likely kill him off towards the beginning of the book.
SCHOOL:
Agree
RAB, THE VEIL, AND THE HORCRUXES:
Nailed it.
DEATHS:
Voldemort: gone =]
Snape: gone, but in an act of triumph
Lucius and Narcissa: killed by Voldemort's hand
Bellatrix: Neville is totally going to kill her. He will get his revenge.
Ron: I'm beginning to rethink Ron. I'm not sure, he might live.
Hermione: lives
Weasleys: lives
Lupin: Even with the Tonks romance, I think he will die
Harry: I think he will die, but by some strange magical act he will come back. Perhaps Snape will have something to do with this....
Neville, McGonagall, Hagrid: Neville lives. McGonagall will be busy with the school, she is the new Head Mistress after all, but she will fight in the final battle. I believe she lives. Hagrid will live. As of now he is just a bystander. Not really in on the action, but not just sitting aside either. JK doesn't have the time to kill him off in this book.
COLORS:
That is very interesting. I can't wait to see if the book turns out like that!!
TMTCR, May 28th, 2007 at 03:10:29pm
For the color thing:
There was something I read when someone talked about the main characters' importance by some names being in Latin/anagrams, weird stuff like that. And then they mentioned, "and Hagrid's first name is RUBEUS." And then they talked about Albus meaning "white" in Latin.
And I knew about alchemy progression by watching Full Metal Alchemist. xD
So that's where I got the names, but I'm pretty sure I haven't seen anything for black, white, and red symbolizing what Harry has to do. So I just pieced together Sirius into the picture and made a guess about Hagrid.
Funky Platypus, May 28th, 2007 at 12:37:32pm
Lupin: My favorite character, btw. You get 10 kudos for that. Anyways, a very interesting blog, the Hagrid part is just amazing. I think Snape is good in a way and I agree with the Draco part. But I do disagree on some parts.
worn-out astronaut., May 28th, 2007 at 08:24:00am
Very interesting blog.
I don't agree with everything you've written. But the last part with Hagrid, was really cool, I could kinda see that. Did you think of that your own?
rollerpig, May 28th, 2007 at 05:32:14am
=[ I don't want Hagrid to die
It's a little sad that it's the last book though...I've grown up with those books....
at least, I've read them for a long time O.0
I agree on the Neville and the Draco part
Lykwoah, May 28th, 2007 at 03:53:14am
Wow, I never realized the color thing. That's totally possible! And we definately both agree on Snape and have similar theories, which is awesome. I love your theories.
And waiting_a_long_time, the mirror is going to play a big part. J.K. has, in fact, confirmed that.
XD
Teenage.Assassin, May 28th, 2007 at 02:55:29am
:D I love Harry Potter. But it really pissed me off when she killed my favourite character! Sirius Black! Damn. I wanted to cry D:
And I'm not sure, Harry might die because without Dumbledore he won't be as strong : /
But yes. I miss Sirius. D:
dramamine;, May 28th, 2007 at 02:51:59am
Am I the only person who thinks Snape is just plain evil???
GOD! I hate it when people say he's good! He cannot be bloody good! You can't murder and betray someone like Dumbledore without being EVIL!
However, I think Snape is scared of Voldermort, and would sooner be on his own side if he didn't want to save his own slimy git (XD) skin.
All my other theories- either in my head or in the other blog of TA's
GreenDayCookieFairy, May 28th, 2007 at 02:34:59am
I like your theories alot.
ima HP nerrrd.
Grimauld place = Grim Old Place
LMFAO.
ahem..
but yes, I love this GSB gone harry potter freaks.
I LOVE IT!
=]]
your theory on the black white red thing sounds very like something JK rowling would do.
so im going to support you on that.
I think the two way mirror sirius gave harry is going to play a part in this book
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just a hunch.
Very good blog.
=]
waiting_a_long_time, May 28th, 2007 at 02:24:07am
:cassie: I am a Harry Potter freak.
I really like your theories. And yes. I too believe that Snape is good. I have since the very start. ..I really hope he is good.
I think, however, that Harry will die. But then again, I'm not sure now. XD
vonny, May 28th, 2007 at 01:59:07am