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MARCH 7, 2005 at 8:50 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
JK Rowling's star wizard will die by the end of her Harry Potter book series, according to a 53% majority of over 15,000 votes cast in HPANA's informal poll. Most fans indicated Harry would sacrifice himself to save loved ones before the end of book seven.
We asked, "Will Harry Potter survive the series and become an adult?"
Here's the rundown as of this story (voting is still open):
41%: No, he'll sacrifice himself to save his loved ones.
29%: Yes, they all live happily ever after.
12%: Yes (for some other reason).
9%: No. If he's not killed, Jo will be hounded to write more.
5%: Yes, though it'll be at St. Mungo's.
2%: No (for some other reason).
The author has playfully hinted -- more than once -- at her leading character's unsure future (at least as far as fans are concerned; Rowling herself knows exactly how the series will end, having already written the final chapter).
We can only wonder if Jo voted in the poll, sometime between taking care of her newborn daughter and sealing up plans for the release of her highly anticipated sixth novel, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. (I just hope he's not whacked by evil French Deatheather Guillaume de Broggy in a deadly duel.)
UPDATE: The Sun (UK newspaper) mentioned this poll in an article
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Squib
Points: 154
Avrielle says:
Yeah...Um...HE BETTER NOT DIE!!
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 1:26 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Well, I think that he will probably die to save his friends or loved ones. He almost died trying to save them in the GoF after all...
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 1:35 PM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
I voted he would die. Yeah, I did. But everything seems so open. Everything can happen.
Haha, Che*ese*r! de Broggy, hehe...
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Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 1:46 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
I cant wait too read the last book!! not to talk about the sixt one!!
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 1:57 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
I voted for the one that won. That would be cool if JK voted, but don't you need to be a member of the forums to vote. If she did vote then she might post sometimes without us knowing it. Probably not though. hehehe
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:02 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 516
King of Potter Knowledge says:
I dunni if he will sacrafice himself.....I mean nobody knows except JKR.......it'll just have to be a big surpise i suppose!
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:05 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
I'm sure JK was watching and is reading everything we are writing right now. I hope that he wont die. I would be really sad.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:05 PM EST
Student
Points: 249
Madame Nira says:
I do think that HP will die. JK has repeatedly hinted at this. From her perspective, I think she has to end it this way so there really is closure to this series of books. Mind you, we are speaking of the magical world of HP, so anything would be possible down the road. I do think it would be great for Harry to end his quest with his parents and Sirious.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 606
PolarisPrewett says:
It would be funny if JKR voted for some other anwer than the real one.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 972
DaraDiana_Victoria says:
i just know that harry will have to sacrifice SOMETHING if not his life to save everyone. being a hero always takes some sacrifice and i can see terrible things happening the way that jk hints at harry's dismal future.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:48 PM EST
Goddess of the South
Points: 6100
Mrs S Black says:
I think Harry will live but barely, he will spen a while in st mungo's getting fixed. I think perhaps everyone else we love will die in the battle however. The prophesy said one cannot exist while the other lives, or something like that, so I think harry will live, and voldy will not.and the dementors will no longer be allowed to run azkaban. And Harry will have children with an unknown witch. Whom he loves very much.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:48 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 581
HP biggest fan says:
I think he and Voldermort will die in the last book. It's a shame though.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:54 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 581
HP biggest fan says:
I think he and Voldermort will die in the last book. It's a shame though.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:56 PM EST
Eclipse Fairy
Points: 4434
luna13 says:
I voted on the on thats recieved the most votes because if he dies in thats way it is not in vain, and it will be a very emotionla ending in my opinion. I think that Im about to cry know...*Sobs*
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 811
HermioneB says:
Harry will probably die. But he will hopefully live!
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 338
Grandson of Dumbledore says:
I, being an actual wizard and the grandson of Albus Dumbledore, actually know whether Harry Potter lives or dies. Unfortunately, due to contractual obligations to the Ministry of Magic, only Ms JK Rowling is permitted to reveal the true answer to this question.
So my lips are sealed, sorry.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 2:59 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 26
hungarianhorntail says:
I am not crtain Harry will die, but i do belive that Sirius will still have a huge role(alive or dead) and I think dumbledore will die in a form of protecting harry
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:00 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
GryffindorsBeauty says:
What if she did note we need to find out!!i dont want to think aboutthe ending.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:07 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Oh my god i got SO freaked out when I started to read it! I thought it had said he would die. but then i sighed when it said that it was the result of the poll hehe :) I can't wait for July 16!
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 811
HermioneB says:
As long as Ron makes it through it all this I'll be happy! I'm really excited to find out! Half of me doesn't want this to end, though... :(
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:09 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1002
GredWeasley says:
I hope he will survive with Ron and Hermione. I don't want the to be dead. I can't believe Jo would do it. Hopefully.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:16 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Didn't she already say that Harry would live through the final book? Maybe it's just me, but I thought I heard that somewhere.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:18 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 482
HP4Evr says:
Either way, HP MUST DIE! (I love him though!)
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:19 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
ThelostWeasley13 says:
That's what most of my friends are thinking too. I just hope that he lives. Most of the fanfics are writen to where Harry lives in the end or gets Ginny pregs or something.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 771
Weasley Witch says:
HE WILL NOT DIE!!!!
Aaaah, now that that's cleared up, I can't wait until July 16th!!!
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:37 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
amazed3in1 says:
Personally, I hope he lives and has a happy ending...but I have a sneakins suspicion that he may die, and if he does he should go out with a bang, such as saving someone he loves...which is the one I voted for. I will cry if this happens!
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:55 PM EST
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