Harry Potter

I don't think the trio will survive the final battle. I have a strong suspicion that Ron may die, perhaps saving Harry. A lot of you talk about foreshadowing. Ron has been made to have an apparently lesser role than Hermione, while keeping it straight that he will be Harry's best friend no matter what. Why was he distanced for substantial periods of time in both POA and GOF? Why has he been given an attitude that is getting on both Hermione and Harry's nerves?(admittedly less for Harry) Why have Harry and Hermione become closer while Ron gets into fights with both of his companions? Both of which become non-speaking term...