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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, 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
Professor
Points: 1100
fire and brimstone says:
That is great that Potter has been named "best fantasy hero" in the UK. How cool is that.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 10:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
That is so cool! Go Harry!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 10:22 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1055
NYmphTonks says:
Exciting news for Harry Potter! Alright Harry!! Good for you, mate!!!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 10:29 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1196
Head-of-the-Order 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.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 10:44 AM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15499
auror_potter says:
Well I can see him beating all of those guys but know way he is better than Batman!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 11:02 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2734
Professor GrubbyPlank says:
That is a pretty good list of heros. I glad that Harry won.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 11:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1649
Veela_gurl says:
Wow, that's cool, I know a lot of people that might not agree. He has some big shoes to fill, but I think he may turn out to be number one with time. Way to go Harry Potter.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 11:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2463
undisputed760 says:
Wow, thats pretty good beating all those others. Although in the US im sure it would be different because HP isnt centered in the us.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 11:40 AM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
Of course he is the best hero. He totally is better than all of those other guys and characters
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 11:41 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
That is so awesome! I think it's so great that Harry Potter is this famous, and that the world just love the books, and all that... HP IS MY LIFE!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 11:54 AM EST
Squib
Points: 130
chaly768176 says:
You go Harry Potter, I think this a well deserved recognition.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 11:56 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
Glastea says:
YES! Go Harry Potter! He again managed to beat the best out there and become the greatest! *sobs with joy*
I hope Harry gets more honours like this. He deserves them!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 12:23 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1004
heart_hArrY says:
SPIDER MAN, BAT MAN, YODA! awsome. Like those are some azing heros right there fro ya. But of coures we all know that Harry POtter beats all of them single handedly!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 12:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2197
Pheonixflames says:
Harry was bound to win...He's #1! all the well known heroes are has beens, now its all about Harry...cant wait for GOF
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 12:55 PM EST
Student
Points: 243
white_tiger2200 says:
I CANNOT BELIEVE HE BEAT OUT ALL THOSE OTHER SUPER HEROS! *blinks frequently in shock* WOW! It just shows you that to be a hero, you DON'T need superpowers (well, your wand may help, but...) you don't need to be this strong dude who has a suit or something and goes around the city he lives in and saves everyone! That's what I like to see! GO HARRY! Congrats to J.K. Rowling for having Harry become an awesome hero that beat out all those other popular superpeople! Come quickly November 18th!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 12:55 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
I knew it. It has become a phenomenon, it is just about time.
That's wonderful really.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 1:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 916
aishaishaisha says:
So true, so very very true!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 1:44 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25980
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!!!
HARRY POTTER RULES!!!!!!!!!!
16 DAYS UNTIL GoF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 2:26 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 546
AWD-HP says:
Of course he did...He is probably near the top of the list in most countries. I know he is my favorite character in a book or movie...Hail to the King
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 2:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Well....DUH!!!! Of course Harry is the best fantasy hero out there!!! But I believe Congratulations are in order for Ms. Rowling!!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 2:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1415
Genrou says:
Harry beat Han Solo? That's just wrong. Nobody is cooler than Han Solo.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 2:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
Snitch_seeker_girl says:
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course that it is grate, because all know that harry it's the best could happen to this world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 2:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1338
Toms_Girl13 says:
Heyyy nice one Harry! Knew you could do it of course, a simple confounding charm on the judges...kidding! Anyway, good job JKR and Harry!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 3:05 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 470
Lavender_Brown says:
Well, Harry is the greatest fantasy hero of all time!
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 3:06 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 389
Lumos Solem says:
That is totally awesome. They didn't have to tell us fans at HPANA that Harry was #1. We knew that already, everyone else finally decided to listen.
Posted Nov 1, 2005 at 3:07 PM EST
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