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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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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1658
Looooney says:
Of course, of course. Though I do hope Yoda and Han followed behind rather closely. Spunk, Yoda has. Admit it, you must.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 2:31 AM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3326
Devilish Katlyn says:
Well, he is the boy who lived after all! Not everyone can claim that moniker! And why wasn't Voldie on the baddie list? Doesn't anyone else think this guy is one of the worst of all time?
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 2:54 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 675
Bill' says:
Best sci-fi of U.K, that's a title!
Best of the world would be better!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 4:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1800
snapelupinfan says:
Well, no wonder that they chose Harry. But to name the villains: they should have waited until they had a chance to see Lord Voldemort on screen! So he had no chance!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 4:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Heiress_ to_Slytherin says:
Wow that's got to be something to top Dr. Who, but saying that he isn't really a Fantasy Hero!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 4:28 AM EST
Student
Points: 236
Mystica says:
YAY! Well who other could it be than Harry!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 4:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1801
FatMike says:
"Yea for Harry! Harry is a great hero, even though he can have his attitute issues, but every kid does!" Harry's not a kid anymore, and I have never noticed any attitude issues. What happened in book 5 was perfectly understandable. He'd been ignored all throughout his childhood, and then he was thought he was being ignored by his friends, and felt abandoned. Darth Vader came in first for best villian, but I don't consider him really a villian, he never did anything that evil.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 4:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
Not only should it be named the best fantasy hero in UK...it should be in the world!
Harry Potter relates to all ages, genders and cultures! No matter what...it's the best!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 5:35 AM EST
canon
Points: 2575
gaea says:
Voldemort's not on the list of Villians? Hmm... maybe he will be after GoF comes out.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 6:09 AM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Go Harry, more well deserved praise.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 6:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
We all knew that already though, didn't we! ^_^ Yay for JK
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 6:46 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2455
hbluvhp says:
Yeah for Harry Potter. He sits on top of a very impressive list of fantasy heros. But of course he is number one... he is absolutely amazing!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 7:12 AM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Hey good stuff Harry.
He beat out a lot of impressive characters.
CAn't wait for GoF.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 7:18 AM EST
Student
Points: 257
Luna Fairchild says:
he slayed Buffy *s* Anyway I think it's great he has won the title the best fantasy hero
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 7:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
Good job, The Boy Who Lived! You finally beat Spider-Man, Batman, and even Yoda! You deserve the award. Can't wait for GOF!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 7:47 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2417
Gwenyth says:
Of course he is who else would be. Well what about Frodo?! I think Harry deserves it more though.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 7:49 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1412
HPLasts4Ever says:
Well of course!!! Go Harry Potter! He will be the best hero even after a million years passed! Its just so addicting, i mean this didnt come as a surprise to me :)
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 7:53 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2502
School Governor says:
Of course he's the best ever.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 8:11 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1009
Fire Phoenix says:
Cool this is the best thing since two weeks.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 8:23 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
PotterGirlThru&Thru says:
Of course Harry is the best fantasy hero!!! That was a list full of famous names...
Go Harry!!!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 8:32 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1085
Octavian Petronius says:
Another victory for Harry Potter. It's amazing that he beat out those other characters because they have been around for such a long time!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 8:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1483
DragonTattoo says:
It beat Spiderman, Doctor Who, Han Solo, Neo from The Matrix, Spock, Yoda and Batman?! That's just insane! hat's off to Mrs.Rowling!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 8:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1480
Hedwig4eva says:
Wow, I'm thrilled, but a little surprised that Harry beat out all the other well known super-hero's. We knew he was our favorite, but it's nice to see the rest of the world agrees with us as well.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 9:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 595
master_HP_Mugwump says:
I am outraged!!! He isn't fantasy...we just can't see him because we are muggles.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 9:10 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5008
juliebug04 says:
Good for Harry!!
That's really cool!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 9:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
He really is a hero and someone that everyone can look up to and see that life is bad but with friends and family you can get through the darkest evil that exists.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 10:04 AM EST
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