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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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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
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
Id be very happy id harry died in the end, it would be a much more realistic and dramatic endong to the series, and tie up all the lose ends nivcely so she wouldnt have to write anything else about harry potter and get on with family life instead. Looks like the majority on hpana agree with us too, yay! :) hope the poll turns out to be correct.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 3:55 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 68
Mean&Scary says:
I think that Harry is going to have to die in order to sucessfullly kill Voldemort. I don't want it to happen, and I know I'll sob like a baby if it happens, but I think it's probably the best way for the series to end - Harry will die to kill Voldemort.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 4:07 PM EST
Squib
Points: 181
Hungarian Witch says:
Nobody wants Harry to die of course, but if Jo really wants to finish writing the Potter books, he has to die at the end of the 7th. But I don't like this idea at all!
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 4:13 PM EST
Student
Points: 217
Wondrous Wing says:
It's so excinting! I think Jo will suprise us with the end of the story :)
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 4:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2042
Catz says:
I suppose we'll ahve to wait until the book is out until we know for sure. Personally, I voted he'd die however I'm not sure I'd want him to. I'm sure I'll be crying when I read the last chapter though.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 4:30 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 301
DiamondDust718 says:
I really hope Harry doesn't die but I'm pretty sure it will happen. I hope J.K proves me wrong though.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 4:39 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 443
Terri6589 says:
Well we shall have to see thats all I can say no one knows but Jk.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 4:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1636
bubblenut21 says:
I will be really sad if Harry dies. I know it would be for a good cause (saving the world), but still. It would be awfully sad.
*bubblenut21*
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 4:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
The Flying Ford Anglia says:
Yes, I said that Harry will sacrifice himself to save his loved ones. I wouldn't be surprised if Jo did that. Frankly, I can't imagine Harry growing old and living happily but that's just me.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 5:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
*OH MY LORD THE BOOK IS DONE??*
That is sooo awesome!! I am counting down the days 1 by 1....
Yeah, I think Harry will die to sacrifice for a loved one...maybe ron or hermione??
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 5:20 PM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41829
Phil_ says:
Well I think it is really intersting to hear what people think, i love this new hpana poll system...
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 5:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
I think I voted the choice that he'll sacrifice himself to save his loved ones. I hope the people are wrong, but I don't think they are. It's gonna be so sad if Harry does die though... :(
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 5:24 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
I think he will die, bbut it will be saving one of his freinds. I'm still iffy, but thats what my gut is telling me. I guess we will have to wait until the 7th book comes out.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 5:31 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 376
FanaticalGrim1 says:
Aww Man, I hope that if JK Rowling did vote, that she said he'd live happily ever after. I don't think i'd be able to live once reading about Harry dying. He just CaaaaaNNNtttttt die don't you see? I would die then! *tear!*
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 5:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
Harry better not die at the end of the books!! I know that many fans, including myself would be very upset!
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 5:49 PM EST
Points: 3723
emma'shockeyplayer says:
I voted for he will live for some other reason... if eitehr one of them and not both harry and voldermort can die at the same time then the first to go has to voldermort.... its logic, he may die afterards or not, maybe from a wound, but you never know....
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 5:52 PM EST
Hogwarts Philanthropist
Points: 3615
auror nymph says:
I think that we'll have a better idea how it will turn out once we read book 6. I only hope that Harry doesn't die in some cliche'd scene or that they all just live happily ever after like nothing ever happened. However, I think that JK Rowling is an excellent writer and will make the ending of the series just as good as the rest of the books.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 5:56 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
As an adult fan who has read several different "series" works, I have to say that I will be rather surprised if Harry dies. I know I am in the minority on this one, but i kinda think that the only ones who are truly safe from dying are Harry, Ron, and Hermione. I just can't see an author who has invested so much of their blood, sweat, and tears into a character just offing them to keep from being hounded by fans. She is way above that. If she says there will be no more books after seven...that should be good enough for everyone. We all knew going in that it was a seven book series.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 6:01 PM EST
Student
Points: 235
Celedora says:
I don't even want to think about it. I'm not sure whether he'll live or die, but the thought of it is so unpleasant. I don't want him to die...
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 6:04 PM EST
Student
Points: 218
Hermione 2.0 says:
I didn't know she'd already finished everything, which makes it harder for me, knowing it's there. But I hope Harry doesn't die, and if he does, I will be in a period of mourning.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 7:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 405
DracoLover says:
I hope he doesn't die, but I have a feeling he will.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 7:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1780
TheOtherMinister says:
It's just a poll with our opinios. We could be wrong, though I with the ones who think harry will die.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 7:26 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
Crazie4Dan says:
-lauris- It never said that the story was done, pay attention to what it was saying. Thats what we all think will happen to Harry? I forget what i voted for. I hope he doesnt die,but what the fans say cant change JKRs mind
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 7:35 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
I can't remember how I actually voted because I am so torn. What I want to happen is the happily ever after. What I think will happen is that Harry will sacrifice himself to save his loved ones/the wizarding world. As many have said, this would be a fitting end for Harry -- he's shown a propensity toward this behavior many times already. I just want him to live though, as illogical as it may be. And not so that I can hound JKR for more books, by the way! I want the series to end with a great epilogue that ties up all of our questions at the end of #7! And I want it to read something like "Harry, Hermione, and Ron made an incredible trio of aurors..." (er, not that I really think Ron will make it, but that's for another poll!)
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 7:56 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
I don't want Harry to die in the 7th book! That would be so sad! I would plunge into depression for the rest of my life. Well, maybe it won't be THAT extreme, but if he does die, I do believe it will be to save someone else.
Posted Mar 8, 2005 at 8:02 PM EST
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