New ADWD Update and Spoiler Chapter

[Aegon the Unworthy]

Originally Posted by TK-421

Just read the Jon preview chapter. Masterful from GRRM as always. It's obvious that Melissandre knows about Ygritte as I think she knows more that people give her credit for.

The wolf dream was very revealing. They are getting stronger. Jon will soon be able to communicate with Arya I think.

Some classic Dolorous Edd in the chapter as well.

Just from my take TK, I dont think its neccessarily so that Mel knows about Ygritte. The line wasnt forced so it could be coincidental and I just felt George was pulling a writers trick of some sort. I think if it was meant to be obvious George would have made it more obvious. With Mel pausing after telling him she disagreed and then adding "Or should I say, You know nothing Jon Snow." Yes yes, Im arguing with no actual support, just my interpretation....I'm "Boazing" the issue.

Now about those Wolf Dreams....this is Jons first connection with Ghost while inside the Castle Black or whatever. I dont know the import but I would like to point out previously when he "had a moment" with Ghost they were outside the castle but at least on the same side of the Wall. When he lost Ghost after the Magnars attack it wasnt until he left the Keep that he felt Ghost....even though it was clear Ghost was in the area.

I always thought the spells that protected the Wall extended to the Keeps as well, but clearly the Wolf Dreams coupled with the undeads sense of purpose in AGOT (they went after the Lord Commander and First Ranger to the exclusion of all else) leads me to believe that the spells dont cover the keeps. Originally I thought the spells were failing but now Im thinking theyre good and strong but the only thing they protect is the Wall.