My prognosticating premonitions are coming in spurts these days. We might as well start what will most likely be a multi-part prognostication. That�s right, a major character. But not Harry, Ron or Hermione. No, much worse. That�s right; Draco Malfoy.

I think it is appropriate that we point out this part of Draco�s future now, as we just covered the eventual fate of Draco�s devious and disgusting dad, Lucius Malfoy. As you may remember, things don�t look great for Malfoy Sr. towards the end of the series. His bullying days will come to end, when Lord Voldemort finally betrays him and ruins the reputation of the Malfoy family.

The Betrayal of Lucius will have a profound effect on young Draco, as we mentioned previously. He will see Lord Voldemort in a new light, as a rebel without a cause, loyal to no one, and willing to bring down even his closest supporters if it furthers his goals. But what will Young Draco do?

I think the answer is obvious, and has been hinted at already in the relationship between Severus Snape and Sirius Black. That�s right, Draco is going to team up with our favorite Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter. Draco will be disillusioned with Lord Voldemort, and see that the only way he can escape from the situation is if he is brought down. If he stays on with Voldemort, he will suffer the eventual fate of his father. Don�t expect Draco to change much; he will still hate Harry, still be repulsed by Ron and continue to taunt Hermione. But he will realize that in order for him to stay afloat, he must at least learn to tolerate those that he hates.

I wouldn�t be surprised if we find a similar explanation for the turn coating of Severus Snape. Snape is a nasty character, no question about that. We should not be lulled into thinking that Snape is a good guy now. He is not; no good guy would tease a 12-year-old girl about the size of her teeth in front of a whole class. But something larger must have convinced that the path he was on would lead him to oblivion (more on Snape some other time!).

And, of course, this speaks loads of Harry�s character as well. Much like Frodo Baggins teaming up with Gollum in order to accomplish the destruction of the One Ring, Harry will show mercy and compassion that can only come from one of a truly good and pure heart. That is the difference here between Good and Evil, and representative of all that Harry stands for. But I digress, more on that later.

So for now, we are left with the fact that Draco will switch sides, if not for the greater good, at least to save his own skin.

Of course, there is the slight possibility that Draco will be transfigured into a small white ferret and live out his days in the Forbidden Forest. Oh well, we can still dream.