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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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Wizard
Points: 710
Potter-crazed says:
Im starting to believe that he might die! J.K. seems to be a mass murderer at the moment. It makes things interesting but by the time she's done there wont be any characters left!!!
You got tot love her though
Posted May 15, 2005 at 9:59 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 13
Samantha79 says:
Maybe ya'll haven't read HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, but im the prophecy it states that, in the end -whenever that may be, between Harry and Voldemort, one will die and the other will rise triumphant. If harry dies, voldemort wins. I'm not sayin who'll do what, but think about that next time you predict his death.
Posted May 15, 2005 at 10:40 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 599
chameleon says:
I think Harry has a good chance to die in book 6. But also because many of us expecting that he maybe not die in book 6. So my conclusion is we don't really know!...
Posted May 15, 2005 at 8:04 PM EST
Mage of Celestial Melody
Points: 3324
Telos says:
Final chapter done!? she is really set on track isn't she. Doesn't want to change her story at all. Well the more she has done the faster we get the last book.:)
Posted May 16, 2005 at 12:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 619
dance_girl says:
I bet lot of people think that way. And i do. I dont really see any other way. Well, at least Voldemort has to die, thats for sure!
Posted May 18, 2005 at 6:00 AM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Rachyracho says:
I think in a lot of ways that Harry will die. But there is that sticky little point of the prophecy, neither can live while the other survives. Theoretically if Jo kills off Harry, Voldemort will live on. As dark as things have gotten in some of the books, I really don't think she will leave us hanging on the Voldemort issue. If she allows Voldemort to live and Harry to die, there is always the possibility that Voldemort will return and I think just as many fans would hound her to write more about that, just as they will hound her to write more if Harry survives.
Posted May 18, 2005 at 11:23 AM EST
Remus's Werewolf Wife
Points: 7223
Professor Lexi Lupin says:
No! Harry will NOT die!Okay, well maybe he will. Though I know it will be for a good purpose.
Posted May 18, 2005 at 9:24 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
shinze says:
I am content to let Jo write the books without my opinion.
She has done very well so far. Think of Sir Arthur Conan Dole
and Sherlock Holmes. He tried to kill the character twice.
I will enjoy stories about Harry's world even if Jo does not write them. She has shown how to do complex and interesting
stories. I will learn from what happens to Harry and his world.
Posted May 20, 2005 at 12:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
shinze says:
The story so far has Harry getting stronger and stronger in an effort to be able to stand up to Voldermort . His being good is in contrast to Voldermort being bad.
If these two battle each other they may combine in a dual like the one they had in Goblet where nobody can touch them. I'd like to have more of the Potter world. I will enjoy reading all of HP for many years. I reread all the books before there is a new one to come out or even a new movie. Each read is different because I see different things each time.
Posted May 20, 2005 at 12:41 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 13
potterismyhero22 says:
I hope Harry lives... but i really dont want this series to end I almost wish that somehow by the end of the 7th book they decide to add more years of school ha ha I don't think I'm ever going to find any other books as good as the Harry Potter books I'm going to end up reading them over and over until I'm out of college! ha ha
Posted May 21, 2005 at 6:47 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
lastunicorn says:
I really hope Harry lives -- it would be so sad if he dies!:-( I think he'll live, but maybe not completely 'happly ever after'. That would be to perfect, and the world of Harry Potter is not perfect!
Posted May 23, 2005 at 8:56 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
lastunicorn says:
I don't think J.K.Rowling would kill Harry--she's probably really attached to her characters. I'll be really sad when the series is over too. I really wish Harry would get held back or something so there'd be another book after #7. Maybe if he decides to be an aurour she'll write a book about that--but I know it's not likely!
Posted May 23, 2005 at 9:39 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
sarahpatrick says:
well..i've vote that he's gonna die Cos sacrifice ...
but i'm sure that im gonna cry..
ahhhhh so sad if he does..
sarahp
Posted May 24, 2005 at 2:31 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
sarahpatrick says:
I vote that he gonna die cos he sacrifies
but it is sad if he die
if he is still alive
he may lost his scar
vodemort's dead
and have a happy life!
sarahp
Posted May 26, 2005 at 2:14 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 372
loopy luna says:
Well, I have very strong hopes that he will NOT die!! I'll be thoroughly upset -- not that that matters in the scheme of the books. I was very upset when Sirius died -- or is he dead? I don't think I'd better go there.
Posted May 27, 2005 at 10:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 737
aloneinpink says:
Man, I know he's most likely going to die. I'll be crying for weeks. oh em gee.
Posted Jun 1, 2005 at 2:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
I've heard that when she first wrote the plot for the Harry Potter series she killed Harry in the end. I heard that from a very good writing teacher of mine when he explained plots and story lines to us. And when it first came out that was the roumor I heard. I voted taht he would die to save everyone. But if he dies, Voldy lives. I can't quite decide. JK Rowling is smart. I guess I just have to wait until the next book.
Moderators-
The last time I wrote about hearing that from my writing teacher you deleted my post for lack of evidence. I hope it doesn't get deleted again.
Posted Jun 3, 2005 at 1:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1472
ebony ivori says:
Here's a reason I think (but don't hope) he will die. J.K. Rowling writes the Harry Potter books in a limited third person point of view that circulates mainly on Harry and his feelings. If she would have done first person than it would have been hard to have Harry die without losing an end resolution. With the limited third person she can still do this. Also she really plays up Harry's "saving people thing" during the story.
On the other hand, I am sure that Rowling is very attached to Harry because he is her own masterpiece so I doubt she would want to see him die. Also, I'm sure she knows that she would put many people across the world into mourning and many people would be very upset.
So really, who knows but her? And then there's the fact that she could change it if she really really really wanted to, but I doubt it. It's fun guessing though.
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 4:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 969
Firey~Pheonix says:
I hope that Harry does survive. But my gut is telling me that he will not.
Posted Jun 8, 2005 at 10:55 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 45
imhrien15963 says:
I can't WAIT!!!!!! I hope that Harry doesn't die. I don't remember what i voted.
Posted Jun 9, 2005 at 11:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 813
harrypotterfan4eva says:
I think Harry will die to save his loved ones. But it will be so sad.
Posted Jun 11, 2005 at 12:01 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
I chose the first one, Harry will die to save his loved ones... Its kind of true, you know..
~MP~
Posted Jun 12, 2005 at 3:32 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
Jamie loves Cedric says:
I think Harry Potter will live. If J.K. Rowling kills him off in her seventh book she won't have anyone to write about later on if she wanted to go back to writing the series.
Posted Jun 12, 2005 at 12:49 PM EST
Weasley Garden Faerie
Points: 4481
Tamlynn says:
This is really creepy. The final chapter already written?
I hope that the trio survives. That would be just too sad if something bad happens too them.
Posted Jun 13, 2005 at 4:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 19
Harry Diggory says:
I think that Harry has to die saving someone and that person would be a close friend. Harry should not be the only one to die.Voldemort should die along with him to end the story.
Posted Jun 13, 2005 at 10:59 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
gallons of galeons says:
Call me crazy but i think him and dumboldore will fight voldemort together and harry will do some crazy thing never heard of and kill dumbeldore and voldemort in 1 hit.
Posted Jun 13, 2005 at 6:52 PM EST
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