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The above link is an essay by livejournaler Limyaael, on the subject of prophecies. I believe several of her points apply to Dragon Booster.

You're right, some of it definitely applies to Dragon Booster! And I completely agree with Limyaael. I get annoyed by those things as well. I haven't read too many books with prophecies in them that I liked.

Same. When I write, I do my best to make everything that can go wrong, go wrong (stuff that would cause a great detour, but not kill anybody off)