I know this blog is beginning to look like an "all-Harry, all the time" site. I promise that after the book release and the initial flurry of reactions to the final Harry Potter book, I'll be able to concentrate on some other books and issues in children's/YA fantasy and science fiction, but for right now, Harry still has the spotlight.
My first set of predictions focused on who dies in the final book. You've probably noticed that I didn't include Harry among my candidates. I know things look bad for Harry--J. K. Rowling's comment that "Harry's story comes to a definite end in book seven" is particularly ominous--but I'm still hoping that he'll pull through.
This set of predictions is more optimistic. Let's assume that Harry successfully vanquishes Lord Voldemort without losing his own life. What happens next?
Professor McGonagall will remain as Head of Hogwarts.
Remus Lupin will return to Hogwarts and teach Defense Against the Dark Arts.
If Severus Snape survives, he will refuse to return to his teaching post, preferring a solitary life. Snape will publish a ground-breaking textbook on potions and travel around the world in search of rare ingredients.
Harry Potter will become an Auror, striking fear into the hearts of all dark wizards (just because Voldemort's gone doesn't mean all danger is past). When McGonagall retires and Lupin becomes the new Head of Hogwarts, Harry will take his place as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
Ginny Weasley will become a professional Quidditch player, but after bringing home the World Cup to England, she will retire, marry Harry, and become the Quidditch coach at Hogwarts, which will establish a reputation for turning out more professional athletes than any other wizarding school.
Hermione Granger will join the Ministry of Magic in the Muggle Relations department, where she will argue for greater openness and cooperation with the Muggle Prime Minister. Her tireless efforts on behalf of house-elves, werewolves, and other marginalized groups will lead to her meteoric rise through the Ministry, resulting in her appointment as the youngest Minister of Magic in history. On a personal note, Hermione will grieve for Ron for some time (yup, he's a goner) and remain in close contact with his family, which will lead to her eventual marriage with the brilliant Charlie Weasley.
Fred and George Weasley's joke shop will be so successful that they will open a chain of stores, become the wealthiest entrepreneurs in England, and routinely make Witch Weekly's "Most Eligible Wizards" list.
Neville Longbottom will become famous for his patented "Don't Bug Me" line of pest-resistant fruits and vegetables, which will revolutionize the EU organic foods market.
Luna Lovegood will join the Ministry as a research analyst and special advisor to the High Court. Although she is highly valued for her abilities to see and speak the truth, Luna remains disappointed that her work on the Blibbering Humdinger and the Crumple-Horned Snorkack has not received more attention.
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