Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-4708902-20160726013945/@comment-5308269-20160828130606

If Jon learns about his Targaryen heritage soon, it wouldn't matter because he has neither the manpower or opportunity to fight for the Iron Throne. Also the Northerners would NEVER support their king if they knew he was a Targaryen or wanted the Iron Throne. The Northern houses specifically wanted independence from the Iron Throne. And if Jon is not Eddard's son, then in their eyes, Jon would be an imposter and a false king. As King in the North, Jon CANNOT publicly declare his birthright for the Iron Throne, as it would spell the end of his reign.