Book Five Predictions: Who Will Die?

Post your book five predictions about who will die in this thread.

One of the things that I think will happen in Book Five is we will read a lot more about tertiary characters who have died. These are characters who we may know by desciption or name, but not ever really meet as a secondary or primary character. This will add to the tension Harry suffers whilst trying to get through school and stuff, knowing Voldemort is out there knocking off Witches and Wizards left, right and center.

In terms of main characters. I think we are looking at someone we know very well, and someone who features heavily in Harry's life as a friend/mentor. I often thought Hagrid would die myself, because he is by far one of the most loved people in the books. His simple mind and generous heart would be a serious defeat for Harry and would possibly send him over the edge in terms of his ability to remain emotionally hard in the face of his friends.

Who do you think will die?

I agree, Matt, I think Hagrid will die. Maybe not in book 5, but I think it's gonna happen. Beyond that, I will not venture to guess. Anything can happen with JKR.

I think it will be Hagrid too, he is a loved character and Harry's mentor. He's been helping Harry out ever since he started school and I think it will be Voldemort's way of getting someone close to him.

I, too, think that Hagrid will die. He's certainly beloved enough and it'd be a humongous blow to Harry & Co.

I think that yes, Hagrid is certainly the most likely candidate to bite the dust, but there are others. His mission to the giants is very dangerous one, and I have the feeling he will arrive there at the exact same time Voldemort's emissaries get there - the result, one huge fight in which Hagrid dies.

Colin Creevy or his brother may also die. They worship Harry, are likely to follow him around, and likely to be in the wrong place at the wrong time because of it.

Dumbledore himself may also be on the way out. He is getting old after all.

But in the end, It could be anyone really.

You know, I hate to say it, but I think one of the Weasleys is gonna bite the dust. The two most likely candidates, IMO, are Percy and Ginny. I don't know, that family's just too big for everybody to make it out alive.

That is very true Anne, one of them is going to have to die, I just hope it's Percy..:p I don't want to see Ron or Ginny or any of the twins dead, Percy can go, I don't care for his character too much. Ooh perhaps there will be a twist and Percy will be tempted to go over but since he doesn't he'll be killed or something..could happen Percy likes to have power..

I think it's more likely that Percy will do something that seriously hampers the fight against Voldemort, but he won't realize he's doing it. And he may get hurt in the process...

:sad: There's no way all nine of them will make it. They're an active Anti-Voldemort force and are an easy target. I agree about Percy and Ginny. Percy is in a position to be caught in the crossfire, and Ginny's death would be such a huge blow to the family. I wonder if Ron will die? I used to think he would.

My brother's always thought that Mr. Weasley will be the one. I can see his reasoning. Mr. Weasley will probably pay a pivotal part with the regrouping of the Minstry, so it's likely that he'd be targeted. He's the beloved father and provides for the family-- ach, this is depressing.

Originally posted by Kneazle
My brother's always thought that Mr. Weasley will be the one. I can see his reasoning. Mr. Weasley will probably pay a pivotal part with the regrouping of the Minstry, so it's likely that he'd be targeted. He's the beloved father and provides for the family-- ach, this is depressing.

Yeah, that's an interesting theory. Imagine how the Weasley's would react to his death. I can see Ron going completely over the top and doing something stupid, like really hurting Malfoy for the hell of it. You can bet it would be hard for Harry and Hermione to maintain a level head in that situation. All would have vengeance in mind.

I think it will be either Hagrid or Sirius. Sirius is most likely to die, but maybe not in 5th book. Though Arthur Weasly or Ginny can die, too. :sad: Ah, I'm not going to think about it anyway! :'(

I too, vote for Hagrid. Although I think that Dumbledore will die by the end of the series, as well. Other votes are for Percy (killed in a skirmish between an 'old crowd' member and Ministry official who didn't know any better), Voldemort, and Harry :whistle: .

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I also am leaning towards Hagrid dying. Also, JK has said that a "fan" of Harry's will die. I've seen alot of speculation on who exactly she means by that, usually Colin or Ginny. I'd hate for it to be a Weasly. I don't think Percy will die. I think he's more likely to pull a Crouch and side with Fudge.

something tells me that Hagrid will be the one, allthough there might be a chance of seeing one of the weasleys dying too. :shrug:

I too think that Hagrid's days are numbered. He just seems expendable. I'm leaning towards Arthur Weasley as well. As both a Muggle-lover and a possible obstacle in the MoM, he is a logical target for Voldemort's raids. There is also the possibility that Lucius Malfoy may strike at him through Voldemort.

I think Dumbledore will definitely die before the end of the series. There were too many comments about how old he looked in GoF. He's 150 and he can't live forever.

Hagrid may die. I keep hearing the "fan" rumor, but I never have been able to find it, so I'm not sure whether or not it is true. If anyone can find it, please post a link or reference.

I agree that at least one Weasley will die. I think that Ginny may die trying to save Harry. She owes him her life and that bond is very powerful.

I'm afraid that either Sirius or Remus will die, but I hope I'm wrong. It would be too cruel to finally give Harry a father figure and then kill him off.

The only good thing about waiting for Book Five is that we can keep believing that our favorite charactrs will live.

In my opinion, it will be Hagrid or Mrs. Weasley who dies.

You know, after reading all of these posts, I realized that perhaps Hagrid won't die. After all, J.K. Rowling has caught me off guard so many times that it hurts. I think that it might be someone that we least expect. Still, Hagrid going is definitely a big possibility.

I'm afraid that I also think that Dumbledore will have to go. However, I think that it will be in book seven because they are just not ready to have such an important person go yet. It has to be someone that is less major.

Ginny dying? Well, it would give her a big part... However, I think that she has been close enough to dying in the Chamber of Secrets. What do you think? As for Colin and his brother, I think that they are too minor to really hurt Harry in that sort of sentimental way. No, it wil possible, but not likely.

Mr. Weasley dying is also a possibility, but I think that that would hurt the Weasley family more than Harry. I mean, it would definitely impact him, but it just doesn't seem like the same type of thing. As for Mrs. Weasley, it's the same thing.

Percy needs to live until he has decided whether to help his family or the ministry. If he dies, it will be just after he decides. What he will decide, I don't know. We shall have to see. The twins might die, but what for? There has to be a reason for Voldemort to want him dead. The twins are just practical jokers, nothing much of a threat.

I guess I think that it will be someone that I have never considered, but Hagrid is a very likely choice in the reader's eyes.

There's been a lot of rumors about who will die in the 5th book. I heard that JKR let slip three things. The chacter that will die is a main character, a fan of Harry's, and a character that everyone loves. I don't think it's Percy Weasley, nor Colin Creevey since they haven't had a big part in any of the books yet. I think either Arthur, Ginny, and Ron Weasley or Hagrid could die. I also think that Lupin will die, because Voldemort gave Peter Pettigrew a silver hand, which silver kills warewolves.

Well, I'm keeping with my old theory, it will be Ginny, I have my reasons.

It won't be Arthur because as we know JKR likes to use a lot of stories from legends and mythology, do you think it's just a coincidence that the ministry is in need of a good leader and Arthur Weasley is a good leader AND he's extremely poor?

As for Percy, he's going to be a death eater or something close to it. And Hagrid will die, maybe not soon, but he will.

I'd like to see Ginny, Cho, or Colin die, if someone has to. I dunno why, but I don't like them.:shrug:

Couldn't Harry die though? I mean he could...

Harry can't die until the final book.

I had forgotten that there are some casualities in that nevercoming book. Arrrgh, I have no idea who it will be because I can't imagine any of them dying. As long as it is not Black or Lupin I will survive, euh... I should.

Sirius will die.
Dumbledore will die.
Cho or Ginny will die, depending on which one Harry falls in love with.

Aren't I just full of good news? Really, I think at least two of the above people will die. Lots of people will die now that Voldemort is back in power.

I think that Lupin will get it next.
DD will die by the end of the series.

JK does shock me tho---I'm constantly saying" I don't belive what happened. You just won't believe it". Especially in book 4. I read it while in hospital and could not believe what I was reading. She(JK) goes for the shock value.

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Originally posted by Emma
I think that Lupin will get it next.

JKR has said that Lupin will play a big role in Book 7 so we know that he will at least survive that long.

Yeah maybe Hagrid but who knows. I once thought it was Ginny because she said she plays a bigger role. hmm

Could Voldemort come after Petunia? This is after all Lilly's sister. She isn't very close to Harry by heart but by blood she is.

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( I'm grabbing at anything.)

At first I thought that Dumbledore will die, due to Harry noticing his age. Then, I thought that Hagrid will die because of the Rosie O'Donnell interview. Then I thought Dumbledore will die again. Finally, I sat down and thought about developing the book:

I don't think Rowling can make Dumbledore die. First of all, he's Harry's rock. It would be too devastating for him (and us). However, with a student dying, we won't care(Rowling said she was really upset when no one seemed to care that Cedric died.) So, I've decided that it's time for another Marauder to die (I don't mean Wormtail. He is alredy dead to me.:yell: )

Originally posted by Da da da da da86
At first I thought that Dumbledore will die, due to Harry noticing his age. Then, I thought that Hagrid will die because of the Rosie O'Donnell interview. Then I thought Dumbledore will die again. Finally, I sat down and thought about developing the book:

I don't think Rowling can make Dumbledore die. First of all, he's Harry's rock. It would be too devastating for him (and us). However, with a student dying, we won't care(Rowling said she was really upset when no one seemed to care that Cedric died.) So, I've decided that it's time for another Marauder to die (I don't mean Wormtail. He is alredy dead to me.:yell: )

This is very interesting - the death of a marauder would impact the novel, but not truly devastate the readers. Still, does JK really have more of an attachment to the Sirius or Lupin, or more towards a character she's developed since the beginning of the series (say, Hagrid)? I only ask because she's said that writing this death was very difficult for her, so I would assume it was draining as well, which would, then, imply that it's a character she loves and has a history with. But, then, that could mean nothing, because she knows all of the pertinent characters so deeply that she considers these characters as real people...

arg!:censored:

Well first here are my ideas about who won't die in the upcoming book. :) I really can't see Sirius being killed off because he is the only parental type figure Harry has had since his parents were killed. It would just be mean and cold to have Harry first lose his biological parents and then lose Sirius too. I also think that Ron and Hermione will make it through the entire series. I'm really really desperately hoping that Lupin will also make it through all the books (he is my favorite character! I'd be devastated if he were killed!), but the whole silver hand on Pettigrew scares me. There has to be a reason that was included in the story, and the fact that silver is dangerous for werewolves makes me very nervous for Lupin. Maybe the silver hand will just injure him and not kill him (I hope!).

As for who will die, I really have no idea. Like a lot of other people here, my mind immediately goes to Hagrid with all the clues JKR mentioned about who will be killed. That would be hard to write, because who doesn't love Hagrid?! I think I might cry if he were killed. :( I'm a geek, I know. I also think one of the Creevys will die, and one of the Weasleys. I really doubt it will be Ron, one of the parents, or Ginny. It could be one of the two older brothers, or Percy. I personally think Percy will join the dark side, but maybe he'll try to switch back to good and be killed in the process. Or the dark forces will just use him until he can't help them anymore. I guess of all the great Weasleys maybe I just kinda hope it is Percy (I know that's mean, but all the others are just so darn lovable). Anyway, just some thoughts, I'm talking too much here. :p

Perhaps one of the Weasley twins will die. That would be devastating for everyone. Everyone loves them, and what would the one be without the other? They've been best friends all their lives, and it is impossible to imagine them separated. Do yall think that's likely?

I know I just posted, but I've been thinking of something else I wanted to mention. Does anyone else think that maybe not as many people will die in the future books as we all think? I know everyone seems to think that many many people (the good guys we all know and love) are going to die because of Voldemort's return to power. But I was thinking that maybe there won't be too many deaths because these are books intended for kids. JKR shouldn't want to traumatize the little kiddies with all the beloved characters getting killed. Someone said that she stated that the books weren't originally intended for children...but she knows that children read them so she'd have to be aware of the audience.

p.s. Maybe it's all just wishful thinking on my part because I don't want to be traumatized by characters I love dying! :lol: I'd personally love it if almost nobody died. I enjoyed the relative innocence of the first three (and partially the fourth) books.

Well, JKR said herself that many people would die. Now, "many" is an ambiguous word, and it's definition depends on your point of view, so it's possible that fewer people than we expect will die, but I'm personally counting on at least 15% of all the characters that have been introduced so far dying. :sigh:

I didn't know JKR had said herself that many people will die :( It just makes me sad to think about it! I read these books as a fantasy type of escape from the real world, so I like the fun and happy things. Not characters getting killed! grrrr...anyway, in response to your post Anne about one of the twins dying, I do think it's a definite possibility. I really can't imagine Fred without George (and vice versa), but it would be interesting to examine how the death of one twin would effect the surviving twin. I think one of their deaths would fit into the category of being difficult to write. They are also "fans" of Harry. It's definitely a viable possibility.

I think Hagrid will die. But if he doesn't then I think SIrius will be the one to go. :'(

Why would one of the twins or Mrs. Weasley die? None of them are really fighting Vold or anything like that.... I dunno it just seems lie they don't really get in situations where they can be killed. I definetly don't think it'll be Loony Loony Lupin for two reasons: Moony is Her Highness the Queen's (JK) favorite character and she also said he would be in future books (<~~~ plural books not just one). I also don't think it'll be Ginny or a Creevy because it would be uncharacteristic of Her Lordship to tell us it was a fan of Harry's and then make it be the most obvious answer. Besides, that would be boring and predictable. I think it will be someone we've never thought of but will still be devastating. Who could that be? Don't ask me I have no idea.

P.S. :birthday: to our favorite bespectacled boy and his genius creator!!

The only reason I thought one of the Weasley twins might die (or one of the Weasleys in general) is because they are "muggle lovers" and admittedly against Voldemort. That automatically puts the family in Voldemort's path of destruction. I also had the same thought about Lupin thankssamigo! That's what I keep hoping...he's JKR's favorite character so hopefully she won't kill him. ;)

I personally agree that if anyone important dies in the 5th book, it will be Hagrid. However, I feel that the most severe blow will come when Dumbledore dies in *** 7th book. His death would be symbolic, the ushering in of a new generation of great wizards, namely Harry & Co. I don't want this to happen, but its just my gut feeling.

If DD does depart in one of the books, Which he probably will, Harry will no longer have his protection from Voldemort.
Maybe Harry will die at the end of the series to really end the series.
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It is my feeling that JKR is setting up Harry to face Voldemort all by his lonesome in a final showdown. So, Dumbledore, Sirius, and co. will either have to be killed or disabled somehow. But that's just my feeling.

At this point, I don't really care who is killed off in Book V! Just let us have Book V!

Oh, God! This is too depressing :sad: . I just hope Remus does not whatsoever get killed by Pettigrew. I think I'd cry for days on end if that happened. Remmie is my favourite character (as well as Hermione)...

I agree with all the people that said Hagrid's going to die. He is a well-loved character, he is a main character, and a fan of Harry's. Yet those could also apply for Dumbledore, too.

Harry can't die in the fifth book. Since there are seven books, what would they call the other two? No, I reckon Harry will die at the end of book 7.

A member, or even members, from the Weasley family will die. All of them are on the same level about Muggles, so we can't tell who. But IMO, it will be Arthur.

I can't see Ginny being killed. It just doesn't fit well in my mind. Colin/Dennis will probably be killed... unfortunately... Hey! Call me mad, but I think they're hilarious characters.

Hopefully, none of the above characters (maybe excluding Ginny...) won't be killed so early. Hagrid will die in one of the future books, not necessarily the fifth book. Remember what Robbie Coltrane said? That's proof enough.

~Jen.

I too think Hagrid will die. It will be sad, but it seems probable. He'll probably meet up with Voldemort and gang on the way to the giants, or at the giants. Maybe Hagrid will die heroically, trying to save Madame Maxime's life... kind of a parallel to Lily and Harry.

People are going to die or it won't be a scary war.
I don't want to read about a Wizard version of The Cold War with
them practicing deadly spells to threaten each other with.
There are some similarities though. Their post-Voldie trials
and such. Much like socialist persecution in the usa. Have a commie friend? You're fired. Forget that job promotion Crouch.

I used to think it would be Dumbledore for sure, but now I'm leaning more towards Hagrid.

Like GryffndorBeater said, a lot of it's based off myths, and reading through some, it strikes me that Harry, Dumbledore and Voldemort are similar to a few of the triads I've seen. I don't think any of them will be killed off until the last book, but I think that only Harry will survive out of these three. :(

Well, I agree with everyone who said that a Weasley will die. It's just a question of who. My bets are on Percy or Molly. Percy will get it by probably being at the wrong place at the wrong time. I don't think he'd ever go over to Voldemort's camp, but he might do something to unintentionally help Voldemort. While Molly might not have anything to do with fighting Voldemort directly, she will be giving her husband and Dumbledore moral support. Not only that, she's the only mother figure that Harry has had in his life. What a better way to hurt Harry and the Weasley's? But it's so depressing to think about Molly dying.

Hagrid might be the next to go, but I'm not convince of that. Besides, JKR always manages to flatten us with what she writes anyway. Even if we do manage to guess who will die, she'll just shock us by how they die.

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Personally I think it will be Dobby. Dobby is a *special* fan not just an obvious ordinary fan like Colin Creevey, Ginny or those thingies that keep me cool. DObby is a special fan becasue he likes Harry and must care for him to help him so much and risk so much in Book 2.

What do you think? ^_^


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The centaur in HP SS said that the innocent always die.(The unicorns)
Cedric had som unicorn items on his wand and he died. Ron's new wand is unicorn's hair...get the pic?:'(

its most likely gonna be Hagrid. Ron can not die. he just cant. it will be too much to handle. *cries* No!!!! not Ron!

I think Hagrid is a very likely candidate. Harry will be fifteen in book five, and will be growing into his own person. Hagrid has been a friend and a parent substitute.


I don't think Dumbledore will die. The experience of Hogwarts for Harry is largely dependent on Dumbledore and his willingness to give Harry a lot of freedom.

I think the series would be ruined if Ron or Hermione dies. JK would destroy the triangular structure of relationships if either of them died. It would be like killing of Princess Leia or Han Solo in Star Wars. It just doesn't make any literary sense to do away with the main characters!

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I really think that it will be Snape that dies... The readers have formed a relationship with him...More of a Love hate, but still, there is one there. Here are the reasons why i think it will be Snape...
1) Snape is a Fan...
eventhough Snape doesn't always look like he likes Harry very much, he has never wished him dead. Remember Snape has "saved Harry" atleast two times in the books... in SS, and in POA. and i guess you could count the whole Crouch thing in GOF.

2) I think that Snape will die protecting Harry...
Everyone remembers that Dumbldore sent Snape on a Mission in the last book... Where too.. Well dah, Back to spy on Voldy. But remember, Voldy knows that there will be spies... and he knows who they are.... aahhhhhwwww.....

3) Snape has only been a true villian in one of the books, soooooooo he could be counted as a good guy and JK has done an AMAZING job on his character!!! He will be missed...

Even though I love the character of Snape, I could definitely see him as being one the character who gets killed. I don't know if he will necessarily die in book 5, but I could see it in the future books too. He's putting himself in great personal risk by acting as a secret agent for Dumbledore and the good side. If Voldemort finds out, there is no way he will let Snape live (at least not easily, Snape would have to escape and go into deep hiding). You might be right about him dying to save Harry. It's a possibility. He will be greatly missed if he is written out of the series. Part of the reason I think he might not die until later books is because his absence would be so deeply felt. There aren't any other characters like Snape! :sigh:

Please, you guys! She can kill off everyone but Harry and Snape!

I think it will inevitably be Hagrid, and someone in the Weasly family. Snape has potential to be killed, because of the double agent job he has, but then the "good side" whouldn't have an inside link to what the "bad side" is doing.

JK said it would be one of Harrys 'fans' so I'd say Ginny. I think it'll be someone in all the books, I dont like it but I have a nasty feeling it'll be ginny :( :rasp: :angry: :censored: :'( :yell:

Ginny I'd say. I have a nasty feeling... :(

People who wont die:
Ron - he is Harrys best friend and I agree with hermiowninny,if she kills them,it will ruin everythings.
Hermione - just the same
Hagrid - it looks like he will die, but actor who plays him said he will play in all 7 movies
Ginny - well,Harry has to have a girlfriend

People who will die:
Cho - that will leave place for Ginny
One of the Weasleys: Percy or one of the twins:bawl: - but I really hope she wouldn't do that.I love Fred and George!Books will be so empty(I'm not sure which word to use here)without them!:sad:
Mayby Lupin - I really don't know Why I think so,I just do
Voldemort-well that for sure:yup:

Really,why does she has to kill someone?

I hate to admit it but I think one of the Weasley twins might die. I believe Percy will make a big deal out of Fred and George having money to start their Joke Shop. They will not want to tell Percy where they got it and Percy may think they stole it and turn them in. I think he is jealous because they are popular and always seem to get away with mischief. He may feel it will help his career because he won't cover up for family members (like Mr. Crouch, his hero). I think the Ministry of Magic will take this more seriously than Percy intended and it is possible that something bad could happen to them. It may be awhile before Harry finds out about the Weasley's problems since he is at the Dursley's and of course the family will be too busy trying to help the twins to notify him. It is rumored that Harry will visit different places in this book. This could be his chance to visit Azkaban!

I'm not sure who the one "Fan" is, but I think that Hagrid will die later in the books. He is a beloved character and he is going to go on a mission to recruit all the giants, and he'll probably die then. If that's not in the fifth book, then in later books.

I also think that Mr. Weasley could be the fan. He is like a father to Harry and we all know that Mr. Malfoy hates him. Plus he is a Muggle-lover and like Malfoy said, Muggle borns and muggle-lovers will be the next to go. And if it had to be Ron or Hermione to die, I'd b willing to bet that it would be Ron because of his family. Plus, he could easily be used to capture Harry because Ron was the thing that Harry would miss the most in the second task.

All I know for sure is that Colin Creevy won't be the fan, because face it, no one would cry if he died.

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This idea hit me the other night at work. We've all been guessing what good guys are going to die. Who said that all the deaths in the next three books will be good guys? I mean this is going to be like a war, and as such, there will be casualties on both sides. Granted, we don't really know yet who alot of the bad guys are but of those I believe the following could be in trouble:

Peter Pettigrew: I don't think that Voldie completely trusts him yet. If he thinks that Peter isn't totally on his side, he'll just get rid of him. Plus Peter does own his life to Harry.

Deatheaters: all of those that apparated into the cemetary in GoF; Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle. As soon as they have outlived their usefullness, they could be gone.

Voldemort: of course he is going to die, just not until the end of the series. At least I'm hoping that he's going to die. If just wouldn't be fair if he lived.

I go with the idea of Hagrid...he is a good character, an important one, but he is not the one who is essential to explain everything to Harry....Like Dumbledore, lets say...Besides, on an interview the actor who plays Dumbledore said that he had signed up for the whole 7 movies. When they asked Hagrig (actor) he said that "sort of.." which makes one think that he eventually will either die or go away.....

Another one is Draco, everybody seems to think that he eventually will become good.... Maybe he will die...this is the only way his father will realize how much damage he was doing...but I don't think this could happen in book 5.:??:

I'm sorry, I dont think Hagrid or one of the twins I think GINNY!! She adores Harry - hence the fan part and is so young and innocent that it'd be the perfect person to kill. I dont want her to die but I'm sure its going to be her, the more I think about it and I have this feeling in my stomach (dont ask) that it will be GINNY.

I believe this to be true, and if you read the books carefully enough, several clues point to this. Ok, here goes...

1. JK said in an interview that she would have to write a death that was hard for her to write. My first thought was Harry, but that is SO predictable. Someone has been wanting Harry dead since he was 1 year old. You would be sad at this, but not totally surprised. And JK loves surprises.
2. Harry needs to be really angry to kill Voldemort at the end. That is how Harry does his best magic, out of anger. And it says in book 3 he was so mad at Sirius that he felt like killing him. What would get Harry angry more than anything else? Voldemort will kill Ron to get to Harry and Harry will be so angry he will be able to kill him.
3. Ron is the thing Harry will miss most. It says this in book 4, and you see how Harry would do anything to save Ron. And you see what Harry is like when Ron's not talking to him. He becomes really nasty...
4. Ron is innocent. He hardly ever lies, leaving it to Harry or Hermione to explain to teachers. He is altruistic, always concerned with helping others. He sacrificed himself for Harry in book 1 and he will do it again. He only gets mad at Malfoy to defend his family, Hermione, or Harry. And Firenze says in book 1, "Always the innocent are the first victims."
5. Voldemort will bait Harry by capturing Ron. We know he operates like this, because he took Ginny into the Chamber of Secrets to get Harry down there. When Harry arrives, Voldemort will kill Ron anyway. And Harry will be filled with such rage he will kill Voldemort.

But Voldemort killed Harry's parents. I'm not sure that there's any need for Harry to be fired up more. He already wants Voldemort dead, he just doesn't know how to do it yet...

Yes, but the killing of Ron will push Harry way over the edge. Voldemort has killed his parents, and now he has killed the only real friend Harry has ever had, his "wheezy", a friend who is as close as a brother. it explains jk's thing about the "hardest death she'll have to write".

She said it would be difficult to write. Cedric's death was also difficult to write, she says she was in tears.

I think Harry is perfectly willing to kill Voldemort if he had the chance. He doesn't need blinding rage for it (in fact he probably needs some control!).

Wow... that is a really well thought out theory. I agree with most of it, except I agree with Cat that his parents death already have him mad. But maybe if Ron was killed that would make him even madder. I don't know what to think... I'll postpone theorizing about Book 7 until Book 6 has come out, I think.

I would hate it to happen, but i think that there is a possibility that Hagrid will be the one carking it...
I think i read somewhere that the actor (Robbie Coltrane??) didnt reaply that he'd been signed up for all seven movies. He said something about 'not really' or not quite or something.

I would like it to be Creevey, cause he bugs the bejeesus out of me.

I wonder...What if Snape dies. *gasp* :yell: :censored: :rasp: :bawl:
I dont think i wanna think about it.

Snape wont die, because its one of Harrys 'fans' that dies. Ginny. Must be Ginny. Snapes quite funny but few people like him so it would be a pointless death...

Well, I'm in favor of it being Hagrid. After all, he fits the clues, and we have some outside reasons to support that theory. First off, he's a fan of Harry's; he's a friend of the top three, and is always one of the first to jump to Harry's defense when needed. Secondly, Robbie Coltrane has implied that Hagrid won't survive; and if anyone besides JKR would know, he would.

I doubt Snape will die, if only because he's one of the most popular characters in the series, if not THE most popular. That and there's no real way to replace him in the series, short of a new character; nobody has been seen as a suitable replacement as a potions master, and who could replace him as a spy for Voldemort? The only way I see this happening is if Percy Weasley is seen going over to the Dark side, while working as a double agent for Dumbledore, or more likely the MoM. (Though if he does this, he will most likely get killed.)

I do think Dumbledore will die in Book 7, though not before. I hope that the 3 will survive, and Dumbledore, McGonagall, and a third "old hand" will die; that way, Harry, Hermione, and Ron will be able to lead a new generation of wizards to replace the older ones who were killed in the war.

Originally posted by A.M.
J.K. said one of Harry's "fans" not friends. Harry doesn't know Cho that much, but her death would be horrible to write. Just think if your chrush suddenly died.
Harry's friends are his fans, just on a different level. She's definitely hinted that it will be a major character, someone really close to Harry. She said Harry will have to take a closer look at death, and that death will affect this life in a profound way (different from Lily, etc.). This is why I think it's Hagrid. . . he's really close to Harry and I don't think she'd kill of Lupin, Sirius, Ron, or Hermione so soon. :( It might be Cho, tho', if we see more of a character development with her.

I dont think it'll be Cho, she isnt really major. Think, Ginnys pretty major, and a fan, and it wouldnt definitely affect his life in a different way, think of the effecton the rest of the weasleys. And if she asked him out, he refused, then she died or something it'd be really dramatic. I doubt Hagrid, well it makes sense to me but my brain refuses to accept it. So...Ginny. Think about it: Fan, friend, pretty major....!

well i think it will be either ginny or HAGRID, they are both fans of Harry's, either of their deaths will be hard to write and well, they are more likely...

Yes. I think it will be Hagrid now :'( :bawl: :bawl: :bawl: !! Why did you make me realise it will be Hagrid? :sigh: Oh well. It makes sense, it will probably be Hagrid. ThatI cannot deny any longer.

:'( i am really sorry that it may be Hagrid too... I really like him...:bawl:

:sad: Yes, Hagrid's a "fan", he's major, it'll affect Harry greatly, and he has the perfect mindset to suddenly find himself in mortal peril. And Hagrid's one of JK's favorite characters, so it'll definitely be "hard to write", but "it just has to be". :yup: :'( It'll all Robbie Coltrane's fault for saying that he'll "sorta" be in "all seven movies". :huh:

I actually don't mind thinking about Hagrid dying. I half hope he is the one-- I've never cared for him like I do the other characters. I went through a time when I couldn't stand him, but now he's just a nice character to me.

Originally posted by Kneazle
:sad: Yes, Hagrid's a "fan", he's major, it'll affect Harry greatly, and he has the perfect mindset to suddenly find himself in mortal peril. And Hagrid's one of JK's favorite characters, so it'll definitely be "hard to write", but "it just has to be". :yup: :'( It'll all Robbie Coltrane's fault for saying that he'll "sorta" be in "all seven movies". :huh:

I actually don't mind thinking about Hagrid dying. I half hope he is the one-- I've never cared for him like I do the other characters. I went through a time when I couldn't stand him, but now he's just a nice character to me.

I think I'll be heartbroken if Hagrid does die (which I think he will in the next book). He's just a big softie behind all of the tangled hair, and he cares for Harry, Ron, and Hermoine so much!Sure, he isn't quite up to par as far as "adorable" creatures go, but that's just Hagrid. He's a big kid, that's what, and I'll be sad to see him go.

You know, I'll bet Hermoine'll be bawling when it comes time for Hagrid to perish.:sad:

You know, I'll bet Hermoine'll be bawling when it comes time for Hagrid to perish.:sad:
I have no doubts of that. :( Hermione'll definitely mourn the next person to die. Especially Hagrid, she's really attatched to him. It'll be sad. :sad:

Yeah, I think that reading the reaction to Hagrid's death will affect me far more than the actual death. Like you, Ana, I'v never really been that attatched to Hagrid, but I am attatched to the trio, and it will hurt me to see them so hurt.

Whatever happens, the death and raections combined will make me cry. I've cried in other books eg. Tamora pierce but not Harry Potter...yet. I never liked Cedric....but I like Hagrid Ginny and most of Harrys fans so it will upset me :bawl:

Originally posted by Thayet
Whatever happens, the death and raections combined will make me cry. I've cried in other books eg. Tamora pierce but not Harry Potter...yet. I never liked Cedric....but I like Hagrid Ginny and most of Harrys fans so it will upset me :bawl:

i cried in heaps of Tamora Pierces books..*sniff* when i thought Numair had died....

But thats not the point. I think that a lot of people will mourn Hagrid's death...Me included. i dont want to think of how much i would cry if he does die. I'll need lots a tissues.

well personalbut he will y i think Ron will snuff it mabecause his wand had a unicorns tail hair in it and so did cedrics so im guessing that ron will die not in the 5th book die but he will die:(

Originally posted by dilbert719
I do think Dumbledore will die in Book 7, though not before. I hope that the 3 will survive, and Dumbledore, McGonagall, and a third "old hand" will die; that way, Harry, Hermione, and Ron will be able to lead a new generation of wizards to replace the older ones who were killed in the war.

I very much doubt the main characters wont survive, although you never can tell. I think it will be a minor-major character, one in the books a lot but not the MAIN 3.Do you get what I'm saying?

I dont think any of the three will die, although in the 7th, well, I dont know. Is it just me or is JK making a lot of deaths?

I suspect that Hermiones parents will die in one of the books, and they are muggleborns and they have a witch daughter whos friends with Voldemorts number 1 enemy.

i absolutely agree with you. the basic three wont die, but i dont think that dumbledore will die either... i dunno
about Hermione's parents, well it makes sense... there are three more books, who knows what will happen

I think that Dumbledore will die, just not yet, because notice how much is emphasised in book 4 about how old he looks, perhapshe will kill voldemort and he dies too, a sad ending :'(

I think it's gonna be Hagrid. JK said that they would be a BIG fan of Harry's, maybe she's trying to drop hints....

Thats a good point well spotted :) Well done. That could very well be true :sigh: Poor Hagrid.

Originally posted by Fleur Delacour
I think it's gonna be Hagrid. JK said that they would be a BIG fan of Harry's, maybe she's trying to drop hints....

Ha! That's a very good point! Maybe JK meant "big" as in size as opposed to borderline stalker type aka Colin Creevey.

Originally posted by Anne
You know, I hate to say it, but I think one of the Weasleys is gonna bite the dust. The two most likely candidates, IMO, are Percy and Ginny. I don't know, that family's just too big for everybody to make it out alive.

You know what, I agree. But, I have a twist on the Percy/Death Eater theory.....
What if...Percy becomes a Death Eater in book 5, and in book 6 or 7 he helps kill off Voldemort and in the process, gives his life.
hmmmm....something to think about.

That's a really interesting idea Sam! I definitely think Percy will turn to Voldemort's side, simply because he wants power so desperately. But, I could also see him trying to turn back to the good side in later books, and then being killed in that process (since it's not exactly easy to just switch sides...Snape is one of the few who has done it I think). I have never had a definite opinion about which of the Weasleys will die in the future books, but the more I think about it I'm pretty sure if one of them dies it will be Percy. His personality puts him in danger.

As far as Hagrid dying, I really think he will be the one in book 5. It will be so sad! I've gotten attached to Hagrid and all his quirks.

I'm not sure I agree with you. Percy has always followed the rules, and wants to become Minister of Magic and is trying to gain respect and position, so I very much doubt he'd go to Voldemort, and become a death eater.

As to the weasleys being too large to live, maybe. I dont think any of them will die in the 5th book but after that, well, your guess is as good as mine.

I still think it will be Hagrid. BIG fan, Hagrid fits both. The only people who fit the big part, REALLY fit it, are Hagrid, Colin Creevy and Ginny. Not so sure about Ginny, but all said and done I'm expecting Hagrid to die, as little as I want it to happen.

Ah, I think Hagrid will die for certain reasons, especially that one about the talk show and he said something about not signing up for all the movies. That one definately made me think he'd die. If not Hagrid, I think it'll be Dumbledore. The plot would get more fierce in the books.

I think dumbledore will die in the last book, scroll up. Its up there somewhere, what was said.

I think Hagrid will die in Book 5 then Dumbledore might die in Book 7!!

Either way, it'll be sad to read that chapter!!!:bawl:

Originally posted by Cho Chang
I think Hagrid will die in Book 5 then Dumbledore might die in Book 7!!:bawl:

I agree, my viewpoint exactly :)

you think so? maybe you are right... i wouldnt like to see Dumbledore dead...

I think JKs had enough. She's going to end book it all in book five. That's the big news. I am so cynical right now, that I think that will happen.

I think Hagrid will die, too. Either him or a Hogwarts teacher.

To be honest, I have no idea. JKR always suprises me, especially when I think I have it figured out!

First of all: :'( :bawl: :( :eek: :censored: :yell: :sad: :sigh: :grumble::banghead::scared::shrug::td:

Okay, so not that all the emotions are on the table...

I think Hagrid will die, it is sad but all conditions point to his demise. As for Snape, he can't die, he is my favourite valiant knight in not-so-shiny armour. Gah, it sux that anyone will die. Oh, and if it comes down to the weasley's... Percy (I like everyone else too much)

Ooh, but Arthur might kill Lucius Malfoy. The legend of King arthur includes a story where an evil king lucius tries to defeat him and take over his kingdom, but fails. Coincedence... i think not.

Cheers!

I doubt that Morgoth, she has it planned and she wouldnt end there. I think she has lots of ideas, and wants more money still. She wouldnt disappoint her fans.

To deaths:

5th book - Hagrid

7th book - dumbledore

And various minor deaths between.

Book Five - Hagrid & another teacher

Book Six - Sirius

Book Seven - Dumbledore & Ron.

But Harry discovers a way to bring people back from the dead, so he has to choose between bringing Ddore back or Ron, so he chooses Ron.

If Hagrid dies, which I hope he doesn't, I think he will have been killed probably trying to protect Harry in some way.

I may be totally wrong, but I don't think Sirius would die. It would be too cruel to give Harry a parent figure and then kill him.

I think Ginny will die saving Harry's life. She owes him a life debt since he saved her life.

Dumbledore will definitely die soon. He is 150 years old and there were alot of comments in GoF about him looking old and tired.

Originally posted by WhiteBumblebee


Oh, and if it comes down to the weasley's... Percy (I like everyone else too much)

Ooh, but Arthur might kill Lucius Malfoy. The legend of King arthur includes a story where an evil king lucius tries to defeat him and take over his kingdom, but fails. Coincedence... i think not.

Cheers!

I agree. Ever since my first post on this thread, the more I think about it, the less I like Percy.

And, the stuff about Arthur and Lucius...hmmmmmm....never thought of that!

I think RON will die, not in book 5, but maybe later....

I found this in name origins in other forums:

Ron Wesley, in another language, is called "Running Weasel." Running Weasel was a warlord in the 6th Dynasty. He was a brilliant strategist, and he never lost a game of chess (hmm. . .wasn't it Ron who defeated McGonagall's giant chess game?) Unfortunately, he died when a rat that had been dyed yellow (Scabbers!!) by his soldiers for fun earlier that day (that sounds like Fred and George), knocked over a lamp in his palace, burning it to the ground, and killing Running Weasel.

there is another one

I also read somewhere else that he died trying to save a soldier, & Harry means soldier.

and this is just background...

In the fall of 1896, a young Blackfoot man, Running Weasel, died south of the Bow River. His final request provides eloquent testimony to Nose Hill's enduring role as a sentinel presiding over the passage of time. At his death, Running Weasel asked that he be " ... put where he could see the great city [of Calgary] grow beneath his feet." (Calgary Herald, March 11, 1897). His well-known friend Deerfoot placed his coffin beside Nose Creek.

So...What do you think????:'(

Great post, hermownninny :tu: . I really hope that won't happen even if I'm totally against Ron/Hermione... but that's not the point.

That seems like a lot of evidence that Ron'll die. And yet, perhaps this is what JK wanted; for us to look up the name origins and relate them to their characters. She could be tricking us, though.

A few notes:

I don't think that any of the deaths will be considered minor deaths, from Harry's point of view. He's an innocent kid, and death is going to hurt him. There's going to be a lot of in the upcoming books. It'll either turn into a weakness, an ordinary human weakness, or he'll become indifferent and machine-like. I hope for the first option.

Also, Harry eventually will kill people. Whether purposely or not, there's no way to avoid it. He'll hate himself for it, but he will. You can't fight a hopeless war without taking lives.

As for who will die: Dumbledore and Harry are prime targets. Harry's friends and companions are also targets, as their deaths will take in order to weaken Harry's will, or they'll sacrifice themselves for him. At least one person close to him, and probably more, will not make it to the end of the seventh book. Dumbledore is almost certain to die. I have doubts of whether Ron, Hermione, and Sirius will all make it to the end. Harry might not live. Characters we aren't that familiar with yet will take their places and be killed. Many people will eventually die. And I don't think any of them could be considered minor either.

Sirius or Remus can't die... they just can't. :(
I'd be crying as much as I laugh now if that happened. They're my favourite characters, and I love them so much. I'd be wearing black for days like Queen Victoria... :shrug: ... I'd be that sad.
Oh, hell! I'd be sad if Voldie was killed!

*Everyone looks at her as if her head was just chopped off*

What?! I like everyone's personality - Rita Skeeter, Lockhart, the Creeveys...

*Everyone looks at her, widened eyes - she's gone stark raving mad!*

perhaps this is what JK wanted; for us to look up the name origins and relate them to their characters. She could be tricking us, though.

JenBluffheid, I think you're probably right...I learned that in Harry Potter, all that seems obvious or possible is not what is going to happen....that's why I think Hr/Ron will not end up together....well, that's not the point....but SHE WILL PROBABLY TRICK US ABOUT THE DEATHS

Originally posted by daniel4hp
Anyway, I always thought that Hagrid would die, simply because when Robby Coltrain (sp?) was asked whether he would be in all 7, he said something like, "Kind of." This would indicate that he would be in all the movies his character will be in... so I think Hagrid will die. Also, I read in an interview that JK likes Hagrid... so anyway, I think it will be Hagrid, although other people could certainly die, and obviously will by the end of the series.

Thats what i based my thinking on. So Hagrid will die :'(
But perhaps, they're only killing him off in the movies?

The movies try to stay close to the book. I doubt that they would do something big like that.

Yes, I agree. They can't just kill Hagrid off in the film; it'd be ridicule!

And I'd bet that JK wouldn't be too happy if that happened.

I might be a bit off track here ... but I don't think Percy will be a deatheater .. since he's all into rules and stuff .. but I think he might follows Crouch's footsteps .. and support the use of UNFORGIVABLE curses on deatheaters!!!! I can see that happening!!!

Don't want to see Hagrid die!!!! But that's gonna happen .. arr.. :'(

And Thayet & I .. both think Dumbledore might die in Book 7!!!

:'( :'(

`Actually, I think that maybe Sirius might die. But then again, he isn't really as "loved" as hagrid. I think that Hagrid will die. I hope it isn't Hagrid though, he is the greatest! :'(

I definatly do not want it to happen, but I am pretty sure that Hagrid will die, but he will not go away. I don't remember when, but I seem to remember hearing about an interview that the dumbledore actor had a while back. He was asked something like "Will Robbie Coltrain (Hagrid) be alive for all 7 movies?". I think he sort beat around the bush and said something about Hagrid appearing in all 7 movies. I think this implies that Hagrid will not be alive for all the movies, but he will still be there as a ghost or something.

Or a memory... Harry might remember Hagrid's wise council, or he might dream about him...

Personally, I am not that attatched to Hagrid. I will be sad to see him go, but will not be that affected. It will be devistating to Harry though... as Rita Skeeter would put it, he is a "Father substitute."

Originally posted by Care_bear19
`Actually, I think that maybe Sirius might die. But then again, he isn't really as "loved" as hagrid. I think that Hagrid will die. I hope it isn't Hagrid though, he is the greatest! :'(

What do you mean? Sirius is one of my favourite characters!

i think that that is a very good prediction that hagrid may die he is a very loved character and all.harry would probably go off the edge if someone else really close to him died.you know cause of his parents. well those are my thoughts!:bow:

ARG! Sirius cant die! That would be a travesty!

He just cant...

I agree with you, raeredeyes, it would be a scandal if he died.

But maybe that's what JK wanted.

WAAAAAAAAGH!

:'(

Right another theory that I think is could fudge be the fan who dies well think at the 3rd book he says well you know harry we all have a soft spot for him> and Voldie says one more death and our plan will work so what happens if fudge was killed in the fourth book and was replaced by an imposter because by the end of the fourth book he was almost slagging Harry another back up is most of the deaht eaters say the dark lord so does fudge but the good side says he who muust not be named but mabey this is just me or does this sound a bit freaky

Good theory, Zonko :tu: . It's possible ... so who's that we've got on the shortlist now?

Hagrid
Colin
Dennis
Ginny
Sirius
Dumbledore
Cornelius

That's it, I think. Oh, and Fleur's correct. There is a thread about this. :)

NOOO! Can we start a petition?
"Sirius must stay!" ~ walks around with a little flag, waving madly ~

Let someone older die, who deserves it more. The young ones must live :clappy:

JK says that it is a fan of Harry so it could be ginny, lockhart, or who I think it is one of the creevy brothers. You never now jk is tricky like that. You can spend 12 hours trying to guess what will happen next in a book (on less you are like me and are to excited to wait 12 hours and read on anyways) and it be completly different than what you thought.
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Heres another high possibility that doesnt seem to have been considered:

Dobby.

Dobby does make sense. He could be trying to help Harry and just end up at the wrong place at the wrong time.... kinda like Cedric

Ok, so based on what Robbie Coltrane said, that means that J.K. must have told him what happens in future books. Do you think she really does that? I thought she wouldn't let it slip to anyone who was going to die in book 5, not even to the actors. Maybe Robbie just meant that he doesn't want to be in all of the movies, and they might replace him (which I would HATE!) I just don't want Sirius to die, he's my favorite!!

Actors have to sign contracts. This would mean that if indeed Hagrid will die, he would have to know why is contract ended after the 5th movie. They couldn't just tell him, "Well, we think we'll only give you a contract until movie 5." He would need to know that his character got killed in the fifth movie.

Personally i think it will be hagrid. its more likely than fred or george. or any other weasleys. wouldn't it be weird if harry died and she told the series from someone else point of view....just a thought not likely but interesting to think about:D

Oohhh...I never thought of Dobby.
He's a fan.
He's a little beloved.

Maybe?!

wow Dobby is already in a top 10 deaths i made from varioud places asking the same question i'm surprised i thought he was 1st on every1 mind to die:clappy:

OMG...I never even thought of that.
You know, it really does make sense. He is almost ( i think ) Harry's biggest fan. Him and Colin Creevey could have a Harry showdown.

Originally posted by owl post 1992
wow Dobby is already in a top 10 deaths i made from varioud places asking the same question
Where at? I'd like to look these up.

Hmmm ... That's a good possibility. "Hose-elves have their own special branch of magic". Wonder what that is. Probably plays a big part in future books to come.

There's a thread here in the Great Hall about House-elf magic. Anyway, I doubt it will by Dobby. I don't know why, but I just don't think so. Of course, probably more than one person will die in book five. I doubt Dobby will be the fan who will be hard to write about. That's Hagrid, in my opinion.

Dobby? I also doubt it. However, Dobby did help Harry on the Second Task, but still, that really wouldn't cause a very large scene. As for Hagrid, I think that he's too obvious.

Originally posted by cannonFan
Dobby does make sense. He could be trying to help Harry and just end up at the wrong place at the wrong time.... kinda like Cedric

And we all know that he was one of Harrys fans, and was crying when he first met him I think, and went on about how brave and great and kind he was, so I feel it is a possibility.

But I still think ti will be Hagrid.

Darn...
Cant choose between Hagrid or Dobby now. There's so much evidence for both :sigh:

Dam*n JK!

Since you can't decide, here's what we'll do:

They will both die.

It is probable that more than one person will die in book 5. JK said that one of the deaths would be one of Harry's fans and would be hard to write, but others can die as well. So there--Dobby and Hagrid can both die.

What about this thought.......Mrs. Fig.?
If she dies either at school(if she becomes a teacher or at home) Harry will have no protection at the Muggle home. That's what I think. So This will bring in all sorts of new stories into the series.

Originally posted by Emma
What about this thought.......Mrs. Fig.?
If she dies either at school(if she becomes a teacher or at home) Harry will have no protection at the Muggle home. That's what I think. So This will bring in all sorts of new stories into the series.

That's an interesting perspective. What made you think of her?

Arabella Figg is a really interesting idea...it would create a lot of controversy and problems if she were to die. I could see it happening because it could lead to a lot of interesting storyline developments. Good theory Emma!

All JK said ws that it would be someone close to Harry. Harry is close. She is the sitter. Tho she is not related that we know of right now. All protection for Harry would be gone.

Originally posted by daniel4hp
Since you can't decide, here's what we'll do:

They will both die.

It is probable that more than one person will die in book 5. JK said that one of the deaths would be one of Harry's fans and would be hard to write, but others can die as well. So there--Dobby and Hagrid can both die.

I very much doubt that both will die, to lose 2 major characters would be extremely unlikely.


Originally posted by Emma
What about this thought.......Mrs. Fig.?
If she dies either at school(if she becomes a teacher or at home) Harry will have no protection at the Muggle home. That's what I think. So This will bring in all sorts of new stories into the series.


I also doubt this - Mrs Figg is most definitely not Harrys fan, and is such a minor character it would make no difference, but she may die later on from a muggle attack. Also, she rarely sees him, and they dont talk, so they arent really close at all.

Heres an idea. When voldy starts attacking muggles ever thought about what will happen to the dursleys?

A little off-topic: has anyone ever actually found the fan statement?

Also, Lorna, I disagree with you there: it's actually quite likely that more than one semi-major character will die in the next book. However, I don't think either of them will be dying in book five; their roles could quite possibly get much bigger, and they need more time for their roles to extend. Particularly Dobby.

As for Mrs. Figg, she probably won't be dying just yet, as she's a fairly untouched character. The only thing we know about her as of yet is that she lives as a madwoman, relatively close to Harry.

The Dursleys...a possibility. Although I don't think they'll be dying just yet, either.

I don't think its would be hagrid. See when making a movie out of a book you can only put so much content in it. So with this in mind in the gof dumbledore is sending hagrid on a mission and I don't think we will see much of hagrid in the 5th book because of it. An now going back to the movies if hagrid doesn't appear that much in the fith book or others well when making that movie they might write hagrid out. Which might not be a bad thing for robbie he could do another movie or take a long deserved vacation.

If she keeps postponing the book five, it will be me who will die!!!!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

:rotfl: Anyway, Sara I think that only one character we REALLY know will die, a main one, but I suspect that several minor characters will also die in the uprising of voldemort.

well its not on a site its just from different message boards i go to.
its Dobby, Colin, Sirus, Lupin, Dumbledore, Hagrid, Dennis, Ginny, Mr Weasley/ Mrs Weasley.

what about Bill and Charlie there a fan of Harry's and Special as they are Weasleys :??:

They're quite minor characters. We need to wait for them to develop their personalities and be quite close to Harry.

The Weasley's most likely to die, would have to be the twins, Percy or Ron. The others havent been properly developed, as Jen said :smile:

I dont think it will be Lupin either, as it seems that he has an important part to play in the story, as he is involved with 'the old gang'...

well i read on this one site that Ron gets to be on the quidditch team as either chaser or beater which suggests a weasley twin (its rumours spread by JKR) :'(
:'(:'(

Originally posted by owl post 1992
well i read on this one site that Ron gets to be on the quidditch team as either chaser or beater which suggests a weasley twin (its rumours spread by JKR) :'(
:'(:'(

Did that site say what year Ron would be on the Quiddich team? Remember that Book 5 will be the last year for the twins at Hogwarts. Maybe Ron becomes beater in year 6.

it was for book 5 :'(

awwww dang!! That sucks! :'(

I have always thought that the twins we quite likely to be one of the deaths. My thoughts are that Fred and George are essentially the same person, so if you lose one, you really don't lose a character. I know it would be a huge blow to everyone mentally.

I've heard somwhere that the Dursleys die and Sirius' name gets cleared and Harry lives with him. That would be wonderful! Imagine the dog day afternoons in summer hanging out with Ron... Having a proper birthday party... though at 16 (counted off my fingers for that... you know because it will only be after the fifth book that he will live with Sirius...I'm guessing...) he may not want a Birthday party... maybe he'll want a Bash with all the Gryffindors, Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs.... Well, now I'm belthering. I'm not sure about this info but this is what I read on a site that I will post soon. Keep your eyes open. 'Bye

This is who I think will die!
Ron!
It makes perfect sense!
Him dying for his best best friend harry and his love Hermione..it is said by jk that they have umthing going on!
Hagrid
I think he will be the so called "fan" that will be dying.

Dumbledore!
HE will be able to finally die after seeing harry defeat voldy..or die tellign harry that he must defeat voldy..telling harry that he is the only one that can!
One of the other weasleys!
Maybe arthur
molly
or bill
these are the people who will die!
It's a lot
oh yes and peter!
well he'll be sent to azkaban!
Thats it! Thats the end
:bite:

I think there is a good chance that Dobby will die in number 5.

I believe J.K. uses the world "fan" for a reason. I don't really
think of Hagrid as a fan. He loves Harry, kind of like a father.

I think Dobby is trying to keep up with what is happening on
the dark side by staying in touch with other house elves at
Malfoy Manor. According to book #4 the house elves visit
each other in off hours. (Evidenced by Dobby and Winky
being old friends, even though, they worked in different house-
holds. If Lucius Malfoy should catch him away from Hogwarts and
Dumbledore; there is no doubt in my mind he will want to
even the score for losing a servant and being embarrassed in
front of H.P. by that former servant. I don't think he is a man
who lets go of that kind of thing easily.

Dobby is loved by H.P. fans and the characters in the book, too.

This would be very sad while not interrupting the flow between
the main characters until later in the series.

JoFaye

i don't think Dobby is loved by all fans like Colin he's got his enermies too :elaugh:

Ok I am a Dobby fan too.But yes I think Dobby will die.:(

Some one ( can't remember who) suggested Prof. McGonagall? I was thinking the same thing!

So far every one is saying that maybe it's Albus, Snape,Hagrid, Hermione, Ginny, Mr. & Mrs. Weasely and even Harry himself ! I am so hoping that it's neither one!

I just don't think the books or movies will be the same with these character gone!

One question: Does JK have children? If so, will she disappoint her kids with the death of any or more of these characters? That's if her kids have any input in her writing of these books?

Yes JK has one daughter. However she had ZERO input into the books. I am pretty sure that JK does not even allow her daughter to look at any part of the books before they are published.

As far as who will die close to Harry, I am still a firm beleiver that Hagrid will be the one. I don't see how much use a wizard with 3rd year skills will be of much use in the fight against Voldie. I think that Hagrid will fulfill his duty against Voldie by getting the Giants (and his mother) onto the good side. Maybe Hagrid will not die protecting Harry, but will die to protect his mom or something. Maybe that sacrifice will get the giants convinced to come to the good side. The other people that have been suggesting to die I think still have important powers to use.

:'( Hagrid can't die .. but I think it's going to happen .. :'(

I think Colin Crevey or Justin must die.:devil:

It's too likely Hagrid will die because he the actor(forgot his name) was asked if he was signed up for all the movies and he didn't reply, so probably Hagrid will die soon.:(

I kind'a think that Colin Creevy will die....

Maybe Hagrid + creevy, because jkr said some people would die, there are many.

Originally posted by punkie_bunnie
I've heard somwhere that the Dursleys die and Sirius' name gets cleared and Harry lives with him. That would be wonderful! Imagine the dog day afternoons in summer hanging out with Ron... Having a proper birthday party... though at 16 (counted off my fingers for that... you know because it will only be after the fifth book that he will live with Sirius...I'm guessing...) he may not want a Birthday party... maybe he'll want a Bash with all the Gryffindors, Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs.... Well, now I'm belthering. I'm not sure about this info but this is what I read on a site that I will post soon. Keep your eyes open. 'Bye

I read somewhere (I forget where) in an interview with J.K. That Harry will not leave the Dursleys until he is growen up and ready to face life on his own. When that is your guess is as good as mine.... but it makes me think that none of the Dursleys will die.

I think that Neville might die... he is a "fan" of Harry's no question there... plus his character is developed well enough that readers would be upset if he died. Not to mention the fact that his father was involed in fighting Voldy.

Actually,I don't think his character is really developed very well at all. We know that he is close to being a squib and started out not sticking up for himself in the first book (improved on that of course). But we really have not seen much of him in any of the recent books (book 4 we saw him a bit relating to the Cruciatus curse, and we found out about where he comes from with the pensive). I actually do agree that he will die eventually (a hero's death too), but I think Rowling will develop him quite a bit more before he does becomes a hero and possibly dies. He will eventually tell his friends about his parents I think and we might even meet his "formidable" grandmother in a future book.

(I am not really disagreeing with you though gonekrazy. I definatly think alot of people will be upset if neville does die. His accidents definatly add a bit of comic releif, if nothing else.)

I see your point that JK may develop Nevilles character more I really hadn't thought about that when I put up my first post. I was thinking more along the line that his character was never really important to the story line, yet he was still a noted enough that readers feel like they know him. It is posssible that JK will make him an important part of the story but right now he is still a character that could easly be killed off without to big of a loss to the plot. Unlike someone like Ron, if Ron died it would leave a big gap to fill.

I don't really get you. Are you saying that neville will die?

Yes, i do think Neville will die.

A little more of my slightly off-topic input:

I don't think that we're ready to decide "who will die" as of yet. The problem is that we have a large number of undeveloped characters who are likely to become more important in later books, particularly the members of other houses. Also, from the information given about Voldemort's previous rule, and the fact that he's supposed to be stronger this time around, it's likely that we're looking at hundreds of people dying.

As for development...Neville is likely to have a developed personality, but there's nothing that really suggests that he might die--though it would be a stroke of genius for Neville to overcome his terror of strength and menace to defend/avenge his parents. At the current time, the people at greatest risk are the people closest to Harry, have connections of sorts to Harry, or who've shown likelyhood of getting closer: Ron and Hermione, Ginny, Hagrid, Dobby, Cho, Sirius, even Malfoy (despite of their hatred, I can see Harry crying over his death even if it was a delayed reaction; something along the lines of Rikash Moonstar played differently), people who are constantly mentioned and have the biggest roles. Of this type of character, at least one and most likely more will have to die. Every realistic book with a child for a hero eventually has to lose someone close to them, whether it is their parents, siblings, friends, anything. Relatives are usually at the greatest risk, but Harry has none. Of the characters mentioned, I'd say that Sirius, Malfoy, and Ron would have the highest likelyhood as of now, if only because they would be the most emotional.

i can't really see Harry crying over malfoy's death but i do think he feels closer to Neville since learning of his parents present condition which made me sadder then Cedric's death:'(

Off-topic-dom, here I come.

My reasoning for this, at least now, is that Harry is a gentle person. He would be the sort of person who, however much he hated the other side, would hate killing them and torturing them for information; it's something expected in a series like this. Unless the person is blinded by anger, they never really want people to die. A delayed reaction is more likely because it would take a sensible someone to calm the immediate feelings down, even if they only lasted a few seconds. And it isn't neccesarily crying, either. While this is very prone to change, Harry doesn't seem to want anyone to die. I could see him, at some point, being upset over the most hated character in the history of time's death, because he doesn't hold grudges without a reason. He's sensible in that way.

I think I have to lean towards either Molly Weasley or McGonagall as the "special fan" who will die. Both have been understated in their fandom, and most people do not associate them that way, but I think that is exactly why JK would do it. They are two characters that many people are attached to without really realizing it, and I think either death would affect Harry and the readers profoundly.

They aren't exactly fans, they just know him. Maybe jkr will kick ginny out of harry's life for him to be with cho or someone.

i don't think Harry actually felt anything after learning o Barty Crouch Jn's demise at the hands of a dementer or was he that moved over Crouch senior's death

Something good to note is that the characters who Harry is more connected to are the ones who will draw reactions from him. We don't know how Harry reacted to Crouch Sr.'s death, but he didn't seem very fond of Jr.'s fate. Anyone closely connected to Harry, who's exchanged words and actions, could move him to sympathy. And even so, he hasn't seen enough death to really despise it, but he doesn't enjoy it.

no-body likes death if they have a conscenients (sp)

Of course they don't. But some people are indifferent to the deaths of people they consider "the enemy", and despite of Harry's current behavior towards death on the other side, seemingly indifferent, he'll be seeing more of it as the series continues. It's impossible to avoid: Voldemort is back, and he specializes in killing people. Harry is the only known person who has confronted him without dying, and he's done so three-and-a-half times at this point (Quirrell is being counted as a half encounter). He'll be asked to do so again, and he won't be able to do this without witnessing the Death Eaters at work. Of course, he could eventually become completely indifferent, but we have no knowledge as to what will happen.

(Quirrell is being counted as a half encounter). i found this funny :rotfl:

Harry was indifferent to Quirrell's death and we haven't seen enough deaths that are close to Harry to see his reaction to a close death rather then the guy down the road

I wonder if JK will introduce a new character and write them out.

I mean, a new person could be a fan of Harry's-and could become important within the framework of the book.

Hmm, Sam... Its possible.

But i think that it would be unlikely, cause JK is queen of dropping hints in previous books. I think to introduce a new character and then to kill them off just as we are starting to see the character and just as they are starting to be rounded out. It just isnt like her writing style.

That's true, but who would the new character be like?

Ok, there are so many characters we expect to die. I've read everyone's opinions, well, almost everyones, I kind'of skipped pages 5 and 6, but anyways, everyone thinks Hagrid will die in book 5 (Ginny and Lupin are runners-up). Hmm, in another forum, mugglepride.com, someone said maybe Hedwig would be the special fan that would die. She's a main character, kind'of, and maybe when JK said "special" that's what she meant. ( Inspired by "BIG=Hagrid).

Who are the characters we haven't thought of yet, but still meet the criteria?
There's Hedwig, Prof. McGonagall maybe, Ludo Bagman, anf Neville Longbottom. I can't think of too many more. Obviously Ludo Bagman is not a main character, so we can "x" him out. What about Prof. McGonagall? She's a fan of Harrys, I don't know though, I can't see her dying, she's not important enough. I think it would be just as difficult to write the death of a beloved pet as a friend.

Yet again...did anyone ever find the interview that statement was in? Something to bring up for the next time she's interviewed...because I still haven't seen it in print.

Killing a character off in the midst of developement isn't Rowling's style; she seems to be very good at it and probably wouldn't want her work to be wasted. Characters that have been mentioned but not yet brought into the spotlight do have risk, both now and if or when they develop more. Of this category, the members of other houses are particularly vulnerable, as they will have to unite if they wish to get anything done. Uniting will mean getting to know them better.

I wonder HOW these characters might die. Maybe they'll have an encounter with Lord Voldemort b/c they were in the wrong place at the wrong time, maybe they will be trying to protect Harry, or somebody else? Hagrid could try and protect anyone incld. Dumbledore, Harry, Hermione, Ron, ect.

What if someone died during a quidditch match? What if they died at school? Who knows?

I think one of the Creeveys will die. They are essentially the same character, so it won't effect any future possible plots. Hagrid has work to do with the giants, Dumbledore won't die untill the seventh book, Ron and Hermione are too important, Ginny already had a close shave, that would be redundant, Cho, aww, man! don't kill her after Cedric just died! Neville is in Gryffindor. There is a reason, we just don't know what it is yet. This must be developed.

I think one or both the twins will die, longbottom also and probably dumbledore, after dumbledore dies I wonder who would be headmaster!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Oh, I hope that neither of the twins die! They're just on the verge of starting their joke shop, and I don't think either of them is able to comprehend life without the other, so that would be a very cruel thing for J.K. to do.

IMHO it's either sirius, hagrid, of ginny. but i really hope it's NOT sirius!! I LOVE SIRIUS! but it makes sense b/c they're fans & close to him & they're all in possible drangerous positions. hagrid is off w/ the giants, sirius is on the run, & ginny knows things about t. riddle/voldy(in book 2 he said she was getting weak so he fed her his secerts) & plus she's had past experiences w/ voldly/t. riddle. i really think it's hagrid though.

If Dumbledore died, I would think Prof. McGonagall would replace him, or until they could find a better choice. Think of the mayhem that would erupt if he died (so soon); wizards and witches would all go into hiding.

what about Fleur Delacour shes special to Harry (he's kinda getting the hots for her) and maybe she playes quidditch i never found a interview with the death but i did hear inter school quidditch championship :wow:

Inter-school Quidditch Championship? I think that's a rumer, although I'm not sure. Anyway, Fleur's graduating, so that really wouldn't apply to her. I doubt she'll be the one to die simply because she isn't an important enough character and I doubt she'd be especially hard for JK to write (part of what JK said in an iterview) since she's such a new character. JK has explicitly stated that Hagrid's one of her favorite characters, which supports my idea that it will be him.

I doubt she'd be especially hard for JK to write (part of what JK said in an iterview) since she's such a new character.

yes but this could also mean hard in the difficult sense rather than too sad sense which you are refering to

Yeah, it could be difficult because she would have to record soo many different emotions and descriptions through the character's death in order to "touch" us in the way she desires.

I don't know, guys. You make good arguments-but I think that Daniel has a good point. I believe it will be Hagrid-even though I really don't want it to be!:'(

Yeah, hagrid, more clues to his character. For example when Robbie Coltrane was asked in an interview if he was signed up for all of the movies, but he didn't reply and asked for the next question.