Optimistic Scenarios for the Greens: What if Everything Went Right for Otto Hightower and the Greens?

Scenario 1: Otto Hightower's Plan Successful

In the intricate tapestry of Game of Thrones, Otto Hightower's plans could have unfolded in an ideal scenario. Imagine a world where Aegon Targaryen is named the heir the moment he is born, ensuring the continuation of the Targaryen line.

Rhaenyra Targaryen, though initially upset, would eventually accept this new reality, perhaps growing wiser and more pragmatic as she did with her sister Rhaenys. This decision would be pivotal in solidifying the Targaryen-Hightower alliance, with Aegon potentially betrothed to either his sister or a Hightower girl, possibly one of Otto's nieces. This union would strengthen their joint rule and the stability of the realm.

Viserys: A Pragmatic King

Viserys Targaryen, recognizing the inevitability of Aegon's reign, could adopt a role similar to that of his mother and grandfather, Hand and Dowager Queen of the realm. By stepping back and allowing his family to govern, Viserys might have set a precedent for a more harmonious coexistence between the Targaryens and the Hightowers.

This era of cooperation could last for approximately 50 to 100 years, minimizing the risk of civil wars. In fact, it's possible that one of the best moves Viserys could have made to prevent war was to allow the Greens and the Hightowers to have their way in all matters. This could have fostered a stable and united realm, free from the tensions that led to previous conflicts.

Scenario 2: Daemon Targaryen's Early Demise

Consider the scenario where Daemon Targaryen meets his end in the Stepstones. This could have significantly secured the Targaryen line and the Greens' future. If Daemon was no longer a threat, Aemond Targaryen could have more effectively cleaned up the remaining resistance, ensuring a smoother transition for Aegon's reign.

Moreover, with Daemon out of the picture, Rhaenyra Targaryen might have been more willing to lay down her claim and support her brother as the rightful king. Alternatively, she could have been more amenable to alliances with the Greens, perhaps even marrying a Hightower boy. This would have further consolidated the House Targaryen and the House Hightower alliance.

Scenario 3: Rhaenyra Marries a Hightower Boy

A potentially more significant scenario is if Rhaenyra Targaryen marries a Hightower boy instead of Laenor Velaryon or Daemon Targaryen. This union could have either made the Targaryens or the Hightowers sit on the Iron Throne, with Otto's grandson eventually becoming king.

This alliance would have bridged the gap between the two houses, creating a more harmonious and stable rule for the realm. The Green and Hightower families would likely have become inseparable, ensuring a smoother governance and fewer civil conflicts.

Scenario 4: Extinction of the Targaryens

In a less likely yet equally fascinating scenario, both Daemon Targaryen and Rhaenyra Targaryen could have died just before the Dance of the Dragons. Jace, having lost his claim and his uncle's support, might have been convinced to lay down his banners, allowing the Targaryen side to claim the Iron Throne without opposition.

This scenario, while tragic, could have led to a united realm under the Targaryens, with Otto Hightower's dynasty continuing to rule. The Hightowers would have maintained their influence, making the Houses Targaryen and Hightower inseparable in the governance of the Seven Kingdoms.