Game Of Thrones Season 8: 13 Predictions & Theories For The Battle Of Winterfell

10. The Direwolves Save The Starks

Game Of Thrones Nymeria
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While Ghost's involvement in season 8 so far has been limited to a couple of seconds of screentime, there's a compelling theory to suggest that he might yet have a huge part to play in the Battle Of Winterfell. And so might his sister Nymeria.

Showing Ghost's presence last episode sets up his involvement, but it might not simply be in a conventional companion by Jon's side sort of role, he might be about to lead a defence of his family along with Nymeria's wild pack.

What if we see that alliance of direwolves come to the rescue of the Starks as they're trapped in Winterfell (or the Godswood), bringing their part in the story full-circle and mirroring them being saved by the Stark children in the first ever episode.

And for more evidence? George RR Martin himself spoke about the introduction of Nymeria's pack in the books, saying: “You don't hang a giant wolf pack on the wall unless you intend to use it.” That's called lampshading, folks.

[Simon]

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