Hogwarts reopens
Predicting the future is a risky proposition, even in the world of Harry Potter. Divination is one of Harry and Ron's least favorite classes at Hogwarts. Understandable for Harry, because Trelawney, the divination professor, has a nasty habit of predicting Harry's demise on a regular basis. That would be enough to unnerve anyone.
But the future of Harry Potter has several possibilities. We will explore some of those avenues as a prelude to the release of the "The Deathly Hallows."
As the book release nears, we will be making predictions about what might happen to certain characters and how certain events will unfold.
Let's start with Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
At the end of the "Half-blood Prince," Hogwarts closes. And it looks like for good. The headmaster has been murdered. The wizarding world is in chaos. A war has erupted as the Order of the Phoenix and Dumbledore's Army lead an assault on Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
One big question surrounding the opening of "The Deathly Hallows" is will Hogwarts reopen?
Of course it will.
Hogwarts can't close. Professor McGonagall has already assumed the responsibilities as headmistress at Dumbledore's funeral. Plans to reopen the school were in place before the end of the "Half-Blood Prince."
Whether she has any students... That way be a better question. Some parents had their doubts about sending their children back to Hogwarts at the end of the "Goblet of Fire." It will probably be more prevelant after the way the "Half-Blood Prince" ended. No Dumbledore means no protection from Lord Voldemort in some people's eyes. Errr wizards' eyes.
McGonagall will most certainly reopen Hogwarts. It will be interesting to see how many students return.