7. A Rogue Stark: Sansa Vs Jon
All is not well in Winterfell, at least not underneath the surface of things. Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish is a manipulative bastard, and his words have already begun to take hold of Sansa Stark’s psyche. Does she demand her place as the true heir to Winterfell, or will she allow a supposed illegitimate prince to rule over her homeland? Sansa has always been attracted to power and glory, and now that things have smoothened out for her and her ex-husband is dog chowder, there’s no reason for her to sit back and allow others to bask in the limelight. Simply put, she’s not a helpless little child anymore.
Tensions are definitely brewing, as was shown in last season’s finale, and we may see Sansa Stark leaving Winterfell in order to secure a worthier seat; the Iron Throne. With the formidable knights of the Vale at Baelish’s command, there’s no reason why Sansa wouldn’t rebel against not only Winterfell, but also the current Queen, Cersei. Add to this the fact that Arya Stark isn’t really on good terms with Sansa thanks to her not speaking out during Ned Stark’s trial and subsequent punishment, there’s every reason to believe that Sansa will ally herself with Baelish to seek greater powers… that is, until Sansa realizes that Baelish was instrumental in the execution of her father. What really bothers me about this is that Sansa may have to marry Baelish in order to secure their allegiance with one another, and I can’t think of a grosser outcome.
6. Unholy Alliances
Speaking of rogue Starks and rebellious members of the family, there are bound to be some twists and turns once Season 7 comes around. As is with Game Of Thrones, nothing is as it seems and sooner or later, sh*t always manages to hit the fan.
While everything seems peachy now with Daenerys and her alliance barraging towards Queen Cersei’s kingdom, there are bound to be traitors and those with ulterior motives who will switch sides and form their own dangerous armies in order to secure the coveted throne. It might not be anyone on Deanery’s side, but the Starks may be forced to make alliances with those whom they are uncomfortable with in order to form a formidable battalion. Sansa Stark may form an army of her own and fight against her family in order to succeed. Or, some of the families could align themselves with Euron Greyjoy and his fleet if they see fit. This could go any other way. The point is, unholy alliances will be formed. For all we know, the Wildlings could end up serving The Night King. Hey, so could the Starks or some of the Nothern houses. It’s a dirty game and they’re all playing it, so don’t be surprised to see some of your favorite characters make questionable choices before the season wraps up.
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