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Potter named 'best fantasy hero' in the UK 
OCTOBER 31, 2005 at 9:43 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: BBC
A poll conducted to mark the UK's Sci-Fi Channel's 10th anniversary has named Harry Potter the greatest
screen fantasy hero of all time. Potter beat out Spiderman, Doctor Who, Han Solo, Neo from The Matrix, Spock, Yoda and Batman.
The Daleks from Dr. Who toped the list of villains, followed by The Joker, The Terminator from the first Terminator film, Predator, Ming the Merciless from Flash Gordon, Lex Luther and Hal 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4217
PowerGranger says:
Yes, Harry is heroic. He's gotten more heroic with every book. It's interesting that Voldemort was not on the list of top baddies. I think that's because he hasn't been seen on film in full form yet. From reading the books, I certianly get the feeling he's a big-time villian, but some people need to see to believe.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 8:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
Sorry, I don't agree. I think there are many other charas out there cooler, and better developed. Now if you said, for children then I might agree...then again, there are better ones even in the HP series itself.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 9:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Mrs.Draco.Malfoy says:
I totally agree, "Best Fantasy Hero".
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 9:11 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 404
dtree1992 says:
He really does not deserve that high of a ranking.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 9:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 352
Inannalia says:
That's definitely not surprising. Go JKR!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 9:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 597
bambee says:
And people are suprised? Harry Potter is the best hero of ALL TIME!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 9:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 778
stillDUMBLEDORESgirl says:
A well deserved title because everyone knows that Harry Potter is the best childhood hero in the world and the most popular.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 10:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 841
Bossy Boots says:
Take that, all you Star Wars geeks!!! I always knew Harry could kick Han Solo's butt!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 1:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 788
Khay says:
The one, the only, Harry Potter!
He has been through a lot in six years and he deservesthis title and all the fame and glory. Hats off to the creator and one of my personal heroes.... J.K. Rowling.
XoXo
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 4:01 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 858
invader zim says:
Im a big fan of Harry Potter, now whenever i think fantasy roleplaying wizard i think of the scrawny black haired kid with glasses (although i still think of the BIG G as in Gandalf from time to time). If i were ever to run another AD&D session, id definitely roleplay as a harry potter character.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 4:55 AM EST
Student
Points: 222
Sintalix says:
Wow... go Harry, I'm so proud ;)
I think he really deserved it!!!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:39 AM EST
Gutter Girl Fabulous
Points: 8266
SamhainWitch7 says:
Thats awsome. I think he totally diserved to top that list. I don't know what was up with the list of villans though. I thought it could be a little better than what it was.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:42 AM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2573
hplover234 says:
That is totally awesome! I cannnot believe that it beat out people like Spiderman. I knew that Harry would be up there but I did not know that he would get number one!!!!
WAY TO GO HARRY!!!!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 9:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1827
DanFan723 says:
Oh wow!!
How wonderful!! It beat out SpiderMan!!
*Woot Woot*
♥
Ale
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 11:51 AM EST
Squib
Points: 184
Davar says:
That's pretty cool, considering none of the other hero's have ever been children.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 11:54 AM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4490
Hoots says:
Where any of the LOTR crew on the list????? HP is cool. I don't know about Dr. Who and Spock was a hero???????????? To each their own.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 12:38 PM EST
Mage of Celestial Melody
Points: 3324
Telos says:
Yeah baby!!!!!!!! Go harry go harry go!!!!!!!!!This deserves a toast......To Harry!!! Well this is quite a treat. Well i hope the US will do the same
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 3:41 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 475
Vortex7 says:
I totally agree. Harry has no extraordinary powers (besides his magical talents, which lots of people have), so he has to battle Voldemort solely with his witt. Voldemort is more powerful in a way, but still Harry survives and beats him. Way to go, Harry! We all love you!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 5:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
Wonderful! How great that Harry Potter is so popular with so many people
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:07 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
oooooh Harry had some good competition though! but im glad he won. he IS the best afterall *cough cough*
i will have to agree with the UK on this one.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1418
Wanta House Elf says:
Spiderman, Doctor Who, Han Solo, Neo from The Matrix, Spock, Yoda and Batman.
You know, I like Harry, but I don't think he beats these guys! Oh well I guess I am from another generation or something!
I agree the Daleks are super cool!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1286
JessicaRadcliffeForever says:
Yay!! Harry Potter obviously is the best...unfortunately, some people don't think so. Although that might be a good thing because if everyone like HP, it would be impossible to get tickets.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:57 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
lala wood says:
I'm in complete awww. I knew it but it seems real in writing..
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 10:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1425
Wulfric_Brian says:
He better have beat out all those others, Harry Potter is by far the best and greatest hero of fantasy :)! Actually, he's my own personal hero, I want to be just like him. Really. I'm surprised no one from LoTR made the top list, though.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 10:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 696
quidditch_seeker says:
He beat out Spiderman and Batman? That's just crazy. I mean, honestly. Batman is a symbol... he pretty much can't be defeated. Plus, as much as I hate to admit it... Christian Bale just pulls off the hero thing better than Daniel Radcliffe.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 11:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1658
I luv to play Seeker says:
Well, no surprises there really. Congrats Harry!!
Posted Nov 3, 2005 at 8:26 AM EST
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