Harry's pals must face ‘Deathly Hallows’ too

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July 23: 72 million copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows sold out worldwide in just 24 hours. Many people lined up outside of book stores to obtain the book, not even waiting to get home to start reading.

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Severus Snape
Last seen: When Malfoy dropped his wand, unable to kill Dumbledore, Snape stepped in to finish the job.

Likely fate: The real reason for Snape’s apparent betrayal will be revealed. And don’t think for one moment that he’s really working for the dark side. Dumbledore’s plea to Snape just before his death was surely an effort to push the professor to follow through with the act. It was necessary to satisfy Snape’s Unbreakable Vow, which should allow him to act as a double agent in Voldemort’s midst. Or not. One thing’s for sure, he’s not going to live much longer. Good guy or not, if you kill Dumbledore, you die.

Neville Longbottom
Last seen: As a dedicated member of D.A. (Dumbledore’s Army), Neville fought off the advancing Death Eaters as they entered Hogwarts.

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Likely fate: Gryffindor’s bumbling Herbology expert will finally get his day. Neville’s parents were tortured and left insane by a band of Death Eaters led by Voldemort’s most faithful follower, Bellatrix Lestrange. Expect Neville to avenge his parents by bringing Lestrange down, even if it costs him his own life.

Ginny Weasley
Last seen: Following Dumbledore’s funeral, Harry broke up with Ginny for fear that You-Know-Who would hurt her to get to him.

Likely fate: Despite Harry’s best intentions, Ginny will still be a target for Voldemort. He already came close to killing her in “The Chamber of Secrets,” and now that she means so much to Harry, her life is sure to be in danger again. Harry might not be able to save her this time.

Peter Pettigrew
Last seen: Hiding out in Snape’s home, Pettigrew skulked for clues to deliver to his master.

Likely fate: Though loyal to Voldemort, Pettigrew has the unique situation of also owing Harry a life-debt. And as Dumbledore told Harry, “the time may come when you will be very glad you saved Pettigrew's life.” What better time to cash in that debt than the final confrontation? It could be the key to Harry’s success. But no matter how valuable old Wormtail proves to be, he won’t live. He’s nearly as bad as the big-V himself — he ratted out the Potters’ safe house, killed loads of muggles and left Sirius to do the time for it, plus he murdered Cedric Diggory. Dead man walking.

Ree Hines is a writer in Tampa

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