TPF #4 - Seamus Finnigan

[Desraelda]

Originally Posted by Coki

Hmm... ObsessiveMegz, you got me on that one, can't really remember if Justin is a muggle-born or a half-blood, but think you're right... so, there goes my theory (but just again, who knows, right?)

ObsessiveMegz is right, Justin is muggle-born. Pg 198, US Paperback, CoS, "Justin ... let slip to Potter he was muggle-born." Pretty sure the Creevy brothers are, too.

[megaflix]

The Creevy bros are muggle borns. Neither of their parents had magical blood. Creevy is a pretty good wizard though. He was petrified almost the entire year and he didn't fail his exams at the end of his first year

[IhartHermione]

I thought that Seamus was the HBP before reading the editorial, but I think that it gave me more to work from. Also they put the "Me dad's a muggle, me mom's a witch" line in the movie! Also JKR had some notes about Seamus on her website. Sound fishy anyone?

[ChrisStephenHP]

Originally Posted by megaflix

The Creevy bros are muggle borns. Neither of their parents had magical blood. Creevy is a pretty good wizard though. He was petrified almost the entire year and he didn't fail his exams at the end of his first year

Dumbledore cancelled final exams at the end of that year, remember?

And those updates are on their way -- as promised! I'm hoping to get at least one posted by tonight (that would be the McGonagall one), so keep your eyes peeled!

[robaus79]

How about the idea of the HBP being a muggle born, considering Tom Riddle being half blood & heir to Slytherin, why shouldnt the HBP be muggle born?

No evidence or anything, just a thought that sparked as reading the other comments.

[aCiDxXxdRoP]

Originally Posted by robaus79

How about the idea of the HBP being a muggle born, considering Tom Riddle being half blood & heir to Slytherin, why shouldnt the HBP be muggle born?

Hmmm, maybe it's because it's called the HALF-BLOOD Prince, and not the MUGGLE BORN Prince! You are making no sense wotsoever...

[robaus79]

Originally Posted by aCiDxXxdRoP

Hmmm, maybe it's because it's called the HALF-BLOOD Prince, and not the MUGGLE BORN Prince! You are making no sense wotsoever...

If the discussion is along the line of the person being Prince of the Half Bloods, and not a HALF BLOOD per se, then it makes perfect sense.

Originally Posted by Colleen1

if Hermione were to free the House Elves, they may look to her as the "House Elves Queen," even though she's obviously not a House Elf. ...

[aCiDxXxdRoP]

Originally Posted by robaus79

If the discussion is along the line of the person being Prince of the Half Bloods, and not a HALF BLOOD per se, then it makes perfect sense.

Ack, well blimey I feel like an idiot now lol. Sorry, robaus79, I must read things before I open my big mouth... er... fingers? I dunno.

[robaus79]

Originally Posted by aCiDxXxdRoP

Ack, well blimey I feel like an idiot now lol. Sorry, robaus79, I must read things before I open my big mouth... er... fingers? I dunno.

I prolly should have gone to the trouble of quoting first
*mental note to self*

[Coki]

If Robaus79 is correct, then my theory on Justin keeps standing since as I said he played a big role on CoS and maybe repeat it in HBP... thta plus the fact of Hufflepuff House is supposed to have a bigger role, then we have a point.
Buut if it isn't Justin, I should insist in Zacharias Smith: he's a Hufflepuff, he's brave, quidditch player and his arrogant attitude could mean he somehow knows he's important... the only thing is: we don't know if he's a half-blood. But my guesses are between those two.

[megaflix]

Didn't JKR say that someone found out he/she was magical at a later age?? This means that any muggleborn could turn into a half-blood if mom/dad goes magic. Is there anybody (male, so not Hermione) who has 2 muggleparents we know? I mean 'know' in a way that they have been introduced themselves already in the book.

[robaus79]

Originally Posted by megaflix

Is there anybody (male, so not Hermione) who has 2 muggleparents we know? I mean 'know' in a way that they have been introduced themselves already in the book.

Petunia, I put my money there, as Brandon Ford describes in his Closet Broomstick theory.

[megaflix]

Petunia the Half-Blood prince would be an exciting storyline . I'm not slaying your theory by the way! I too think that Petunia will be the one who will show magic at a later age, I've always thought she had magic when she said: the day she got her letter (referring to Lily). It was never said she (Petunia) didn't get a letter.
I was just looking for any male people in the 5 books who is known as a muggle, but who turns out to be a half-blood, which rules out Petunia as she is female.

[robaus79]

Originally Posted by megaflix

I was just looking for any male people in the 5 books who is known as a muggle, but who turns out to be a half-blood, which rules out Petunia as she is female.

Could we go outlandish? Maybe Petunia is James Potter in disguise, and we find out he is the half blood prince....

Now seriously, I have read a few articles that suggest it could be Dudley? I kind of like the theory that its someone close to Harry, that we dont like.

Under Brandon's theory, Petunia could be a witch, so if we found out this was the case, then it is possible Dudley could be Half Blood, but it's poses too many questions, and requires an editorial of its own..

[mystical blue]

Although I don't think Seamus is the half-blood prince, this excellent editorial has gotten me to believe that he could be a very important character. It's all very interesting, especially about his boggart. I believe that boggarts are some of the best clues to interpreting a character, and sometimes some of the most overlooked.

About the Dean's hand theory- I'm intrigued, but I don't think he has a magical replacement hand. He was raised by his muggle mother and her second husband, neither of whom had any idea that Dean's father was a wizard who died standing up to Death Eaters. Dean wouldn't have been in the position to get such a magical hand growing up. Perhaps the magic is his ability, not some machine-type apparatus. Perhaps it's just some character trait JKR knows about that isn't important enough to completely make it into the books, but sneaks in without her realizing.

[Mollycoddle]

Nice article again, thanks!

I always knew Seamus was pronounced SHAY-mus, it's my son's middle name! Very, very Irish.

I don't think Seamus is the HBP, though I absolutely LOVE his character. I think (if not a new character) it is Justin Finch-Fletchly. Don't forget he was supposed to go to Eton, which is a school in England for the rich and the royal.

Just a thunk.

[Coki]

See? My Justin Finch-Fletchley theory is finally getting followers! lol... ok, not that it's MY theory, but it's nice yto know you're not alone, so thanks Molly.

[ObsessiveMegz]

Justin is back, and I can't disprove him now! He could well be the HBP, he's a good Hufflepuff, meaning he's just and loyal, so...he's a possibility.

robaus, Jo has said that Petunia is a Muggle and there's no more to Dudley than we see. (I have to disprove someone's theory...)

[Kris_the_Girl]

I don't think the Sorting Hat would consider Seamus for Slytherin -- aren't all Slytherins pure-blood?

Wish I had my HP's with me. Darn school!

[michellehpfan23]

I agree with a lot of what you said, except I have my doubts that he is the half blood prince, but I was just thinking I can't remember what book it was from but I know someone asked how Hermione (the genius of the year) ended up in Gryffindor instead of Ravenclaw..Does anyone else think there is something behind that comment besides the simple comment itself