1 ) Harry usually has a few supporting characters in each book. Who do you think will be the main sidekick in Cold Days and in what way will they help? Who else will have a significant contribution to the plot?
I'm going to go with Toot Toot and Cat Sith. The latter seems all but assured based on the preview chapter, and Toot's a fairy, it's a fairy book, and lets face it, everything needs more Toot Toot.
2 ) At the end of Ghost Story, Harry has said goodbye to all his friends in Chicago.
a. Who will be the first friend to find out Harry isn't dead?
I'm going to go with Molly. I believe Harry's going to want to keep something of a low profile at first since he's on the job and the whole "Iwas dead, no I'm back" bit is going to be awkward enough without adding all that WK nonsense ontop. However, as other's have mentioned, Molly's going to find out via Lea whether harry wants her to or not.
b. What shenanigans/snark will Harry use when he "re-appears"?
Chalk up another vote for a Gandalf the White quote.
c. Who will have the coolest reaction?
Tie between Molly, Murphy, and Thomas. They are all going to beat the sh*t out of him.
d. Who will have the most touching reaction?
See part c, as said beat downs will be followed by heartfelt displays of emotion (and possibly a second beat down
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3 ) In nearly every book, Harry usually comes up with a new powerup/tool/way of making things go boom. Given that he just became the new WK, what new abilities will he rely on and which new ability will be the most useful to him during the story (and how)?
I think the Winchester is just another case of artist embellishment. I think the upgrade is going to come in the form of new faerie crafted tools to replace his staff, rod, etc, straight from Mab herself. Also, and expansion ofthe fire/ice magic crossovers we saw at the end of Changes.
4 ) Harry generally has a "Big Bad" to worry about. In fact, according to the blurb, Harry is going after someone very specific. Who will that enemy be, and how will Harry take him/her/it down?
My first guess was one of Summer's royalty, but that would be too much of a SK rehash. So, my next thought for someone opposed to Winter was some sort of fire diety. Lately Jim has been including a fair amount of Norse mythological elements, and I think he might want to take one more crack at that before expanding into other cultures. I can't find the quote, but I seem to remember that in addition to old faerie cousins of the Sidhe, one of the groups specifically mentioned as being a part of the fomor coalition was the exiled remnents of the jotans. So, putting 2 and 2 together, and possibly coming up with 5, I'm going to say Mab's sending him after Surtur, who will be a high ranking member of the fomor. No clue how Harry beats him.
5 ) Harry usually faces some sort of "Choice" in every book. A point where the easy way out will cost his soul/humanity in some way. According to the blurb, this book will be no different. What will be the most crucial "choice" Harry makes?
Something about betraying his principles to preform his knightly duties.
6 ) As the new Winter Knight, Harry is pretty much guaranteed to encounter his Summer counterpart -- Fix. What will their interactions be? Will Fix survive?
If Lilly and Maeve can hatch a scheme together, why not the knights. I'm going to guess that they will have a couple lightweight clashes before Harry convinces Fix to help him out, as the fomor are equally enemies of both summer and winter (see my theory on the big bad).
7 ) Jim has mentioned that it's about time now to start revealing some of the motivations/dealings of the shadowy figures working behind the scenes (i.e. what Harry calls the "Black Council"). What Black Council secrets/actions will be revealed in this book?
More information on the connection between the BC and the fomor via Harry's target. My guess is that they are willing allies, not stooges like the Red Court. Also, obligatory explaination of the Arctis Tor incident in PG.
8 ) There are many WAG ("Wild A$$ Guess") theories on the boards. Write up to three WAG theories you believe are correct that will be confirmed (or at least have evidence in favor of) in Cold Days.
Haven't been on the forums long enough to have an opinion.
9 ) Extra credit: Write down any prediction about that you think might improve your final score. Only issues alluded to within Cold Days will be counted.
Will edit later when I think of something good.