Quote Originally Posted by TheAbominatrix
Sirius himself says Regulus is dead, but anything could happen really. Regulus did regret becoming a Death Eater after all, perhaps he faked his demise so he could go after the Horcruxes... and then again, whose to say that note by R.A.B. was left there recently?

Anyway, I doubt Harry will die, just because of the sentimentality associated with it. He'll kill Voldemort for sure. I see Draco coming to the good side, or at least the semi-good side. The events in HPB suggest there's more to him than some sniveling little evildoer. But we shall see. Snape, I dont think he's evil at all really. There's more to this situation than we can see at present, but personally I think Snape was ordered by Dumbledore to do what he did. Dumbledore was already in quite a state, and of course if Snape hadnt done so, not only would he have died, but even if he'd lived the Order would have lost their one contact within the Death Eaters.

I'm pretty sure Ron and Hermione will concretely become a couple, Harry and Ginny will no doubt get back together and we'll have that disgusting "One big happy Weasley family" situation.

I wouldnt be surprised if there was another big death, I'd see a Weasley going down, but I sure hope it isnt any of the elder Weasleys (save for Percy). Do with Ron and Ginny what you will, Dark Lord, but leave Fred, George, Bill, and Charlie out of this. xD
You evil wench, you leave Ron out of this! I'll fisticuff you good, I will!

I completely agree on the Snape thing, though. He HAD to kill Dumbledore because of (SPOILER)the Unbreakable Vow he made Narcissa. If he hadn't killed Dumbledore, Draco would have tried and 1) failed, because Dumbledore is kickasser than he is or 2) Harry would've killed him, as it would be much easier to go after Draco than Snape. There was no way Draco could have killed Dumbledore and survived, so to stay alive, and perpetuate the mission of the Order, he had to kill the only man who ever trusted him. So sad. Poor Snape. If he wasn't such a greasy creep I would hurt pretty bad for him.

I like Harry Potter but good.

EDIT: And KB is spot on with that whole Horcrux thing. But the wand idea is kind of interesting, but I don't think it carries a lot of weight as wands choose their owners, for the most part, and Dumbledore has already told Harry that Harry himself carries a bit of Voldemort's talents, aptitude etc. with him as a result of surviving his attack. (Plz see book 2!)

EDIT2: Major Spoilers. (SPOILER)I'm pretty sure Dumbledore is gone for good, because Fawkes left. Fawkes was beyond loyal to Dumbledore, and would even potentially sacrifice himself at Dumbledore's command (inasmuch as a phoenix can sacrifice itself). Again, book 2 when Fawkes helps Harry battle the basilisk!

But yeah, Fawkes departure makes me think it's a pretty safe bet Dumbledore is gone.