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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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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
Muggle
Points: 15
Pureblood_Rose says:
I think hes going to randomly die and we will all be like, 'NOOOO NOT ANOTHER SIRIUS-LIKE DEATH!' *Sulks about Siri*. Thats the only reason why I don't like Order of the Phoenix the best, because she killed Sirius, I started cying and I couldn't read the rest of the end until a couple of weeks later. It was so un-fair.
Posted Jun 16, 2005 at 3:55 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
madman_1990 says:
It would be strange for the star to die, but who knows. Guess we will all have to wait and find out.
Posted Jun 16, 2005 at 6:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Dumbledore's_Ghost says:
I don't know how I feel about Harry dying or not. There's the whole plot line too that if he dies Voldemort will live, but then who knows if it's going to be one or the other... it may be both. Whatever Jo decides will be fine with me, I think. It will be sad if he dies, but sometimes that's what's needed in a story.
Posted Jun 18, 2005 at 9:38 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 98
fopsrule says:
I know I'm late in posting this but I'm new and I'm catching up on all the goss. Well if Harry has to die then he should do it saving someone he loves.
Posted Jun 20, 2005 at 6:52 PM EST
Squib
Points: 137
li_ke92 says:
I think he'll live someway or other. Remember when Sherlock Holmes died and all these fans rebelled and the author had to bring him back from the dead.
Posted Jun 21, 2005 at 12:14 PM EST
Student
Points: 296
Draco___Malfoy says:
I really hope that he lives, but if he does, Jo will probably be inclined to write more- maybe. I hope she writes an 'after-Hogwarts' series or book(s)! :-)
Posted Jun 21, 2005 at 12:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
I hope Harry doesn't die I'll be really sad. If it happens I guess I'll have to learn to accept it. As long as Voldemort goes with him I'll get over it. It would really be awfull if Harry dies and Voldemort lives. But surely that won't happen
Posted Jun 21, 2005 at 7:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
Well really dont know about it but i think so harry might die.But i dont want to believe it !
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 10:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
I always hate this topic. One day the series will end. NOOO.
Posted Jun 23, 2005 at 12:12 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2185
Potterfan5 says:
This is like the million dollar question. If I knew the answer I would be a rich man! Personally I don't think he will survive, nor will Voldemort, and others...
Posted Jun 23, 2005 at 4:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 74
MagicPhoenix says:
I could see Harry dying to save his loved ones, or in his attempt to kill LV. In fact, it's possible that LV and Harry will actually kill each other in a final battle, maybe. But if Harry lives, Jo will be begged incessantly to write about his life after Hogwarts, so...
Posted Jun 23, 2005 at 1:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 217
Weasley is my king!!!! says:
I do want him to survive. I wouldn't be able to take the heartache. If he does die, then j.k will probably finish it like: He fell to the floor, dead. Evil had triumphed, and so........ had Lord Voldermort!!!!
Or somthing. What d'ya reckon????
Posted Jun 23, 2005 at 2:44 PM EST
Remus's Werewolf Wife
Points: 7223
Professor Lexi Lupin says:
She's done?! How many books does she have then?! I just hope that Harry does not die. But I know that he must, to save the ones he love. Still I woundered if J.K Rowling voted in the poll.
Posted Jun 23, 2005 at 3:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Dumbledore's_Ghost says:
I'm up in the air on this one. I think it would be quite a thing for Jo to write Harry dying to save his friends and the wizarding community as a whole - it would certainly fit his character (selfless hero with a brave and good heart) but I would be sad. Heck, I cried my eyes out when Sirius met his fate and he wasn't the main character. I just can't wait to see how it all turns out.
Posted Jun 25, 2005 at 5:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 969
Lady Cortésimoe says:
I would be really sad if Harry dies; I want him to live! But I woulden't be surprised if he did die as a sacrifice. Well, know one knows...
Posted Jun 26, 2005 at 8:32 AM EST
Student
Points: 203
RavenclawBeauty says:
I really don't want Harry to die, but it really seems in his nature to save the ones he loves. But you never know what Jo will write. I was devistated when she killed off my favorite character in the fifth book.
Posted Jun 26, 2005 at 6:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1857
Lily Gymreig says:
Harry's death would be a sad end to the seven books. It is true that it would be a kind of catharsis, but Hp's death is NOT necessary to achieve this!! (Please Jo!)
Posted Jun 30, 2005 at 5:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2185
Potterfan5 says:
Ahh, the age-old question 'Will Harry Potter live or die?'
Of course nobody knows except for Jo. I was wondering what would happen if Jo were unable to continue the series for some reason, and we never found out the ending!!
Ahhh, I would go insane!
Posted Jun 30, 2005 at 6:09 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 30
Javache says:
I think Harry will die, after an awsome fight with you-know-who. But that way he'll create peace between the muggles and the wizards and the will live peacefully together
Posted Jul 3, 2005 at 5:33 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 2
CrAzY_In_LoVe220 says:
I bet he will die saving someone, that's something he would so do.
Posted Jul 3, 2005 at 1:16 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 8
Legilimen says:
i dont think that he will die cause he is the main character, but if he does, JK Rowling wrote a darn good book...
Posted Jul 3, 2005 at 3:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 56
Cradleoffilth69UK says:
I didn't know that J.K. had already finished the last chapter. I voted that Harry will stay alive for some other reason. It will be okay if he does die but then the story just drops off. Whats the fun in that.
Posted Jul 5, 2005 at 6:01 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 311
MeeAh says:
I still don't think Harry Potter will die. I am sad to think that so many people do. Hopefully J.K.R. will spare Harry Potter and his friends. Otherwise what will happen in the next books?
Posted Jul 5, 2005 at 9:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 34
missingseriusblck says:
Wow..i hope that Harry does not die. She has had him survive against LV so many times that i am hoping in the final book she also has him survive LV!
Posted Jul 5, 2005 at 11:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 311
MeeAh says:
Okay..so I totally don't think Harry will die. He is too important to the story line. Plus he has to marry Ginny Weasley and live till at least he graduates! How else will we still read the Harry Potter books?
Posted Jul 6, 2005 at 1:27 PM EST
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