predictions // It . Stephen King

I've been reading It by Stephen King and honestly it is a challenging read, each chapter switches between perspective and time. Although I do like the way it's written because it makes it more intriguing.
So far (to page 260) there have been the introductions of all the main characters. There's been stories of It, what this clown has done to people.  At this point in the novel we know that the children-who are now adults-went into a battle or somehow encountered It. We also know that they are about to go back to Derry, all knowing the little chance that they will survive the trip. The adults also all completely forgot about what happened with It, until they got the phone call that they had to go back to Derry.
I think that later in the book when they all encounter It we'll figure out what happened last time, and why they all forgot. I wonder if they all purposely suppressed the memories, or even subconsciously, or if it was "magic," an unknown force making them temporarily forget the memories. I also think that even though the characters haven't talked with each other for a long time that they will instantly bond again, and still be friends.
The way that the main characters are acting it seems as though they won't make it out alive, which already makes me upset because the author did a great job at creating an emotional connection. I cannot wait to find out what happens, the novel is definitely a page turner! 
huffington post article on suppressing memories