So there's this book coming out soon...

Approximately 25 hours from now, the final book in the Harry Potter series goes on sale. Some of you may not care. That's fine. I have vowed to never watch the film Titanic. I had also vowed to not watch Pretty Woman, but it was on a tv right next to me while I was playing cards with some friends so I couldn't leave the table. I did ignore it as best I could.

Bits are already leaking online, but it's hard to know what is true and what is conjecture. All I know is I have enjoyed the books and I can't wait to read this final installment. I was going to write down my predictions and seal them in an envelope, but then I thought, duh, put 'em up on the blog. That way when I am completely wrong it will be there for all to see. I fear not the "paper trail."

WHO'S GOING TO DIE:

I'll be honest. I can't remember if 2 or 3 people are expiring. I'm leaning towards Snape, Malfoy and Mrs. Weasley. Mom Weasley is a guess, but I think it's definitely possible that one of the Weasley's will no longer be with us. And, since she is a member of the Order, she's atleast one of the potential victims. Some people believe Hagrid is going to die, but I think he was the one that J.K. gave a reprive to. She said she re-wrote one person's death and let them live. I think that person is Hagrid.

WILL HARRY DIE:

Nope. But I think there's a good chance that once Voldy has been defeated his scar will be gone.

IS HARRY A HORCRUX:

This too is a nope. Why? Voldy has to create a Horcrux after murdering someone. As far as he knew, Harry was going to die the night he was attacked. Why would you plan on putting part of your soul in a dead person? I suppose there is a chance he could have made Harry one by mistake, but would that mean Voldy's "death" created the magic needed to make Harry a Horcrux? That's just too illogical.

WILL RON AND HERMIONE GET TOGETHER:

No duh. The question is who will make the first move. I'm sort of voting for Ron on this point. Hermione likes to plan so much you'd think she would've figured something out by now. I think it's going to be impulsive and Ron will be the one taking the big leap. Yeah!

SNAPE AND MALFOY--GOOD OR BAD:

Snape will turn out to be a good guy and will sacrifice himself to help Harry. I think he will see it as fitting punishment for offing Dumbledore.

Malfoy is still bad, but I think he will be so afraid of Voldy that he will be forced into helping Harry somehow. He still bites it though.

PETER'S PART:

Mr. Rat's Ass still owes Harry big time. I think Harry will go to him to find out the location/identity of one of the Horcruxes.

WILL WE HEAR FROM DUMBLEDORE:

Sure, his portrait will be in the Head Master's Office--although Harry claims he won't be back at Hogwarts that doesn't mean he might not try to sneak in to get some chat time. Also, it's safe to assume that their are other portraits around of the Big D that Harry could get to and talk to him that way.

WHAT'S UP WITH MOM:

This is the one I'm not so sure about. I haven't poured over the books, etc. to search for clues in the way others have. Allegedly, we will find out why we kept getting references to Harry's eyes being green like his mother's. The only thing I can come up with is we get confirmation that Lily was related to Godric Gryffindor (on JK's website the wizard of the month is Godric and in his illustration he has green eyes) and perhaps had an item that at one time was Godric's that will either help Harry or was stolen by Voldy and contains part of his soul. I'm stretching here I know.

And, of course, Harry and Ginny will get back together. Thus ends my prediction.

On a quick side note:

I saw an ad today for a drug that's supposed to help relieve restless leg syndrome. I was caught off guard by some of the side effects which include an "increase in gambling, sexual, and other urges." What the hell?