Wow, glad I wasn't around to read about the spoiler everyone is talking about, although some of the residual comments sort of give a vibe of what was being discussed. Meh.
Also, by reading/watching stuff like the Gendry's actor Q&A you sort of figure out where the general story is going (+ someone said that Charles Dance -aka Tywin- talked about future events in an interview) .
Double meh..
But if I may just want to add a random speculation: I just saw the official Season 1+2 recap video (in preparation), and recalled that Little Finger is the one that mentions that Tyrion was the owner of the (Valyrian?) dagger used by the Bran's failed assassin. I also vaguely recall that he was the original owner and lose it in a bet or something like that.
If that's the case, then it's pretty obvious that him and/or someone in Council aware of such fact, planned it. And following the typical scenario, would be surprised if the intention all along wasn't for the assassin to fail (so the Starks could find the dagger, and start the war with the Lannisters, whom clearly were the most powerful players at that point).
Extra: Contrary to the general opinion, I personally do enjoy most of the reader's comments and wish I could have joined the discussion earlier, but come on: We viewers are always on the look out for clues that help us with our little theories. So please always keep that in mind when you post stuff.
Also, by reading/watching stuff like the Gendry's actor Q&A you sort of figure out where the general story is going (+ someone said that Charles Dance -aka Tywin- talked about future events in an interview) .
Double meh..
But if I may just want to add a random speculation: I just saw the official Season 1+2 recap video (in preparation), and recalled that Little Finger is the one that mentions that Tyrion was the owner of the (Valyrian?) dagger used by the Bran's failed assassin. I also vaguely recall that he was the original owner and lose it in a bet or something like that.
If that's the case, then it's pretty obvious that him and/or someone in Council aware of such fact, planned it. And following the typical scenario, would be surprised if the intention all along wasn't for the assassin to fail (so the Starks could find the dagger, and start the war with the Lannisters, whom clearly were the most powerful players at that point).
Extra: Contrary to the general opinion, I personally do enjoy most of the reader's comments and wish I could have joined the discussion earlier, but come on: We viewers are always on the look out for clues that help us with our little theories. So please always keep that in mind when you post stuff.