|
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
!
Reader Comments (618)
Your Thoughts
click to write...
Copyright © 2002-2009 HPANA. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. 
HPANA is an unofficial fan site, in no way affiliated with J.K. Rowling,
Scholastic Books, Bloomsbury Publishing or Warner Bros. Entertainment. All
trademarks and copyrighted material are the property of their respective owners.
About HPANA | Movie 6 | Send a news tip | Contact us | Privacy policy
226-250 251-275 276-300 301-325 326-350 351-375 376-400 401-425
426-450 451-475 476-500 501-525 526-550 551-575 576-600 601-618
Muggle
Points: 66
Witchy Wanda says:
Sacrificing the protagonist has worked for Shakespeare, Harriet Beecher-Stowe, and Steven King. If Harry sacrificed himself to destroy Voldemort, it would defintely make an impact on JKR's readers. She's a brilliant author and not afraid of taking chances. I believe anything can happen in book 7.
Posted Jul 4, 2006 at 2:10 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 26
<3 Times A Million says:
I would rather just wait and see what happens.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 4:49 AM EST
Student
Points: 235
Pottergirl87 says:
I don't think she will kill him off because if he-who-must-not-be-named stays alive the whole world is gone.
Posted Aug 24, 2006 at 7:27 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
Geowitch says:
What a difficult decision to make. If she kills him off she is done with the series and can rest and focus on other matters. If she lets him live, he will be floating around out there for sequals. She could just wrap up the rest of his life in a summary so I am really on the fence about this one. Glad I do not have to decide.
Posted Aug 31, 2006 at 7:30 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
pampos says:
Nobody wants Harry's death but in my opinion he will die to finish the story, he will sacrifice himself to kill Voldemort and save his friends.
Posted Sep 6, 2006 at 5:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
pampos says:
Nobody wants Harry's death but in my opinion he will die to finish the story, he will sacrifice himself to kill Voldemort and save his friends.
Posted Sep 6, 2006 at 5:11 AM EST
Slugmeister
Points: 3731
Prawg says:
Oh, that's interesting. The current vote (though with straigh yes or no alternatives, that might change the way people vote) seems to be pretty clear on him not dieing. I don't want him to die. And I don't want him to pull a Frodo. Let's go Luke instead! :D
Posted Oct 13, 2006 at 6:12 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2307
Queen_Democrat says:
Hmm, I definitely think that Harry Potter is going to die in the last book. If he survived, that would just give fans a chance to write a sequel and JKR wouldn't want that.
Posted Nov 24, 2006 at 1:13 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 328
whynotcuse says:
Harry must not die i will start to cry and most likely go into a state of depression! not really but i will be sad and cry for at least a week!
~Allie~
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 3:17 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
I say Harry won't take the chance of killing himself, remember he is in love....
Posted Dec 31, 2006 at 6:31 PM EST
Squib
Points: 182
eccentricbluebelem says:
I think that Harry might live and be a hero but then I keep thinking about the prophecy and what it said about one not living without the other or something of that sort, I'm a bit confused about it... hmmm... Well whatever happens will happen.... I just hope it's really good!!!
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 4:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 941
Daisuke's says:
Wow, it's amazing to see how many people think that he will die and how many think that we'll have a fairy tail happily-ever-after ending!!
Posted Feb 17, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 941
Daisuke's says:
Wow, it's amazing to see how many people think that he will die and how many think that we'll have a fairy tail happily-ever-after ending!!
Posted Feb 17, 2007 at 12:59 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
Nice_witch says:
I think Harry wouldn't die.I mean,he's a hero and most people like him.Anyway,I'm new here and how do I get to the poll thing?
Posted Mar 11, 2007 at 8:23 PM EST
Pirate To The End
Points: 6753
*The*Shining*Star* says:
Well, I personally think that J.K. will either kill off Harry or she won't. It's as simple as that. If it happens, it happens. I'll accept whatever happens to him no matter what.
Posted Mar 24, 2007 at 9:44 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 48
~Wielder of Destiny~ says:
Probably Harry might die somewhere along!
But he won't die before killing Voldemort!!
Or else I won't read the end of the 7th book!
Posted May 2, 2007 at 8:32 AM EST
Squib
Points: 104
harrypotterfan212223 says:
I also think he will die, although I hope he doesn't.
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 10:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 553
Sexyjeans says:
Of cOurse I dont want him to Die
But I think He's going to die at first then Have
Another life ,,,.. 2nd life to live!
Posted Dec 29, 2007 at 12:11 PM EST
226-250 251-275 276-300 301-325 326-350 351-375 376-400 401-425
426-450 451-475 476-500 501-525 526-550 551-575 576-600 601-618
Back to top of page