Board Thread:TV Show Discussion/@comment-114.71.100.55-20160705071349

People say that since Jon is Rhaegar's son, he is rightful owner of Iron throne.

However, this is NOT TRUE because of three reasons.

First, there is no proof Rhaegar and Lyanna married. Rhaegar may have wed Lyanna but there is no Septon nor witness who oversaw the ceremony. So even if he is proven to be Targaryen, he still is assumed bastard and Dany, living legitimate daughter of last KING, preside before Jon, bastard son of PRINCE.

More serious matter is that there is no proof he is Targaryen. Bran may come back and tell the truth but so what? It's just saying of a crippled boy who occasionally have seizure... What proof is there? Even his hair if black not silver! In addition, Jon is described as splitting image of Ned. It says in the book that Cat was actually jealous that the bastard looked more like Ned than her own son. There is no proof that Jon is actually Targaryen and people including Dany will just laugh off he Jon claim his heritage.

Last, Jon should NEVER claim his heritage even if he finds out. People swore loyalty and named him King of the North because they believe he is Ned's son. No, this does not mean he is Lord Stark. Sansa is Lady Stark and Bran will be Lord Stark when he returns. Although he is not true Stark, Northen houses respected Ned's blood and named last son the King. However, when Bran returns with shocking news, the North will be divided into two. Wilding and Davos who doesn't give a damn about Stark blood and few familys who actually fought with Jon will side with Jon and others will side with Bran, who is rightful Stark. Those siding with Bran will refuse to go to other's war when Jon claims his kingship to Iron throne. With divided North, there is no way a divided North will win the war. 