Thursday, July 21, 2005
HP VI Speculation: SPOILER
Well I could give you an attempted literary review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince but really, it’s the speculation that makes the series fun. So here are my thoughts on the plot etc.
Snape is an unforgivable bitch. Speculation exists as to the true motivations behind his killing Dumbledore, whether Dumbledore pleaded for Snape to do it, due to the fact Snape was needed in Voldemort’s confidence, or for the final showdown or whatever. But to execute an unforgivable curse, according to both Snape and Lestrange, one must be filled with anger and hatred. Harry is unable is execute the Cruciatus curse successfully for this reason. Killing requires an even greater commitment to evil; even a punk as nasty as Draco fails miserably. Snape, despite any grand plans or schemes, is still a killer. In the World of HP, that ability to kill, and the distinction between good and evil “souls,” is crucial. That’s why despite Dumbledore’s “pleadings,” I can’t think that Snape is a Dumbledore guy.
Horcruxery…There are 7 pieces of Voldemort’s soul: the ring, the Hufflepuff icon, the diary, the one R.A.B. has, the snake, the piece in voldemort himself, and the speculated ravenclaw or gryffindor piece that we don’t know about. The Gryffindor sword is safe, leading to believe that is has something with Ravenclaw. Of course, there are other theories. Reading the book, I thought that Harry himself could be the last Horcrux, with his scar containing some part of Voldemort’s soul. This would explain the two’s shared emotions and visions, and the ability of Harry to posses the snake in book five, etc. It would also help explain the prophecy and set Harry up for martyrdom in the last book.
R.A.B. is likely Regelus Black. Is he alive? The Horcrux he stole, if not destroyed, is probably in the Black residence somewhere. My prediction: Harry gets Kreacher to give it to him somehow.
Most importantly…what’s on tap for book 7? Will it just be Harry tramping around looking for Horcruxes trying to kill Voldemort? Will Ron and Hermione get to join him? Will they go back to Hogwarts?
I think they have to go back to Hogwarts for the 7th year, if only because Hogwarts is the primary scene where everything else happened. I could see the book going Goblet of Fire style where Ron, Hermione, and Harry go looking for horcruxes and don’t end up at Hogwarts until p. 300 or so. Obviously the question of who is going to replace Dumbledore is huge: it probably won’t be McGonnagal, but rather someone Ministry related. Additionally, who will take over the Order of the Phoenix? Harry is too young no? The most logical candidate for me would have been Sirius before his untimely demise. Arthur Weasley…too much of a family man. Kingsley Shacklebolt…too much of a fringe character. Tonks…too young. Lupin seems depressed by his wolfiness…Here is my wildcard pick: Albeforth Dumbledore.
Regardless, I can’t believe we have to wait for however long we do to read the last book. My sources tell me J.K. has barely started book 7, choosing instead to selfishly focus on raising her newborn child. Until then, I will remain a Dumbledore man.
Snape is an unforgivable bitch. Speculation exists as to the true motivations behind his killing Dumbledore, whether Dumbledore pleaded for Snape to do it, due to the fact Snape was needed in Voldemort’s confidence, or for the final showdown or whatever. But to execute an unforgivable curse, according to both Snape and Lestrange, one must be filled with anger and hatred. Harry is unable is execute the Cruciatus curse successfully for this reason. Killing requires an even greater commitment to evil; even a punk as nasty as Draco fails miserably. Snape, despite any grand plans or schemes, is still a killer. In the World of HP, that ability to kill, and the distinction between good and evil “souls,” is crucial. That’s why despite Dumbledore’s “pleadings,” I can’t think that Snape is a Dumbledore guy.
Horcruxery…There are 7 pieces of Voldemort’s soul: the ring, the Hufflepuff icon, the diary, the one R.A.B. has, the snake, the piece in voldemort himself, and the speculated ravenclaw or gryffindor piece that we don’t know about. The Gryffindor sword is safe, leading to believe that is has something with Ravenclaw. Of course, there are other theories. Reading the book, I thought that Harry himself could be the last Horcrux, with his scar containing some part of Voldemort’s soul. This would explain the two’s shared emotions and visions, and the ability of Harry to posses the snake in book five, etc. It would also help explain the prophecy and set Harry up for martyrdom in the last book.
R.A.B. is likely Regelus Black. Is he alive? The Horcrux he stole, if not destroyed, is probably in the Black residence somewhere. My prediction: Harry gets Kreacher to give it to him somehow.
Most importantly…what’s on tap for book 7? Will it just be Harry tramping around looking for Horcruxes trying to kill Voldemort? Will Ron and Hermione get to join him? Will they go back to Hogwarts?
I think they have to go back to Hogwarts for the 7th year, if only because Hogwarts is the primary scene where everything else happened. I could see the book going Goblet of Fire style where Ron, Hermione, and Harry go looking for horcruxes and don’t end up at Hogwarts until p. 300 or so. Obviously the question of who is going to replace Dumbledore is huge: it probably won’t be McGonnagal, but rather someone Ministry related. Additionally, who will take over the Order of the Phoenix? Harry is too young no? The most logical candidate for me would have been Sirius before his untimely demise. Arthur Weasley…too much of a family man. Kingsley Shacklebolt…too much of a fringe character. Tonks…too young. Lupin seems depressed by his wolfiness…Here is my wildcard pick: Albeforth Dumbledore.
Regardless, I can’t believe we have to wait for however long we do to read the last book. My sources tell me J.K. has barely started book 7, choosing instead to selfishly focus on raising her newborn child. Until then, I will remain a Dumbledore man.
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man, fuck children.
albeforth - nice one. if its a more conventional pick, i'd say it will be lupin. but albeforth would be a nice twist, and here's hoping he's half the wizard albus was, because the order will certainly need it.
I think mcgonnigal will be the new headmistress, with hagrid taking her place as head of gryffindor. perhaps i'm too biased in favor of order members, but that's my prediction. She already was deputy headmistress, and is current interim headmistress dumbledore's death, and told the head's of houses and hagrid to meet her in "her office," which wasn't her usual office but the headmaster's.
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albeforth - nice one. if its a more conventional pick, i'd say it will be lupin. but albeforth would be a nice twist, and here's hoping he's half the wizard albus was, because the order will certainly need it.
I think mcgonnigal will be the new headmistress, with hagrid taking her place as head of gryffindor. perhaps i'm too biased in favor of order members, but that's my prediction. She already was deputy headmistress, and is current interim headmistress dumbledore's death, and told the head's of houses and hagrid to meet her in "her office," which wasn't her usual office but the headmaster's.
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