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Rowling discusses last 'Potter' book, deaths 
JUNE 26, 2006 at 1:24 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
JK Rowling appeared on the Richard & Judy Show in the UK, and had a few things to say that may interest fans.
Some highlights from the show:
- Book 7 is NOT finished but she is well into it
- The final chapter for book 7 has changed slightly - two more people have died than she originally planned and one other person has got a reprieve
- Jo first wrote the final chapter in 1990
- She has regretted writing some parts where she may have boxed herself in, earlier in the series
- Jo says Ron is generally more popular than Harry -- remembers seeing an unofficial poll on a fansite reflecting this
You can read the rest of the highlights here
courtesy of SnitchSeeker, but since they seem to be having
server issues, here they are for now:
- She would be willing to kill Harry in order to prevent future authors from writing sequels
- She was in denial of her fame for the first three books, shocked when the press made slight reference to Potter
- Jo mentioned she is indeed wealthy, but many stats are falsely reported
- Jessica, her daughter, is often pestered at school for upcoming book titles, plot details, etc.
- Jo has written half of another children's book in her spare time
- Her boggart would be that of Mrs. Weasley's: her children dead
- She made up the rules for quidditch in 30 minutes after a fight with her ex-boyfriend
UPDATE: You can see some screencaps of the video here courtesy of MN. Reuters also has an article online with some direct quotes.
UPDATE II: You can now watch the video of Jo's appearance on the show, thanks to Ciaran from MuggleNet.
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Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Oh no!!!! 2 more people have died! This can't b e happening. I really hope Lupin or the other two members of the trio aren't one of them or I'm really going to cry. I'm crossing my fingers that these are death eaters.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1230
Krum says:
Ahhhhh i cant wait for the book. I need it but i am too saddd.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:05 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25673
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
That is so sad.
Two extra people dead. :(
Well I am glad she is well on the way to finishing!!
:)
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:05 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5087
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
Very cool.
I so can't wait for this book. It's been so long but it still seems like we have so far to go. Arrg! I want to know the end.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2665
<3 Neville <3 says:
Oh my gosh!! No!!! I wonder who dies though.....i bet Harry definitly...Voldemort??? And hmm someone else but who???
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 770
Barbarian Black says:
Oh dear, two MORE than originally planned, how many did she originally plan must review all my notes and decide!!
One reprieve - I predict SNAPE!!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1581
Princess of Siggies says:
I hope she didnt do off one of the main charactors like Ron or Hermione or any of the Weasleys or Hagrid or Draco....... I'll be sad if she did. I wonder who gets reprieved...........
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:08 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8192
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
This is just fun. All the suspense and now there are a bunch of new tidbits. One has to wonder how much longer we have to go. Sounds like we should here within the next few months on the completion of the book.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 18
Pragyee says:
[b]Finally sumthin on book 7
i can't for it
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:08 PM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8414
Nutty4Harry says:
That information was SO not helpful, Jo!! Ahhhh...who else is going to die?? It's so supsenseful I can hardly stand it!!
I wonder what she regrets boxing herself into from earlier...hmmmm....interesting...
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:09 PM EST
Insufferable Know-it-all
Points: 4981
Happy Hedwig says:
Fascinating update!
I cannot wait for her to give us more informatio, a title would be nice! :)
As to the two additional deaths, that's terribly sad. But I suppose that she had too. Though this news bit certainly ups my curiosity!
As to the reprieve: I wonder what warranted this person to get such special and preferential treatment to live. I wonder what the 'catch' is.
Re: Ron most popular.
That actually surprised me. I think it varies per HP site. Who knows?
I hope she publishes the book soon and I hope we get more hints! :D
~HH
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:12 PM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29050
Thestral Eyes says:
Its annoying how im always at work when things happen on TV :( A lot of info there, 2 more deaths...wounder how many deaths she origionaly planned. Well im glad, would be stupid if hardly anyone died, and not realistic at all for a war going on. And writing another childrens book in the mean time too...wounder whats thats about *ponders* Shame she wont vanture out of the security of kiddie books though. And other authors making a sequel of her books? Didnt think they would be alowed since theyre hers. *shrugs* cant wait till next year :D
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:28 PM EST
Dark Angel
Points: 8013
Edward Cullen says:
WHoa! these are really cool! i cant wait for the 7th book to come out!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Mrs.Draco.Malfoy says:
Wow!!! Awesome info. That sucks for Jessica, a lot. Haha, and the ex-boyfriend one! That one made me laugh.
Ahem...Sorry.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:32 PM EST
Harry Potter's Date
Points: 2711
The Parvati Patil says:
No! I don't want anyone to die. Don't kill Harry! I thought she already finished the book. Oh and I do love Ron.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:33 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2720
Dansgirl34 says:
Two characters die! This last book is going to be the best and probably the saddest. I can't wait, the suspense is killing me!!!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:35 PM EST
Yoda's love child
Points: 3562
Dementywhatsit says:
Two more people die in book 7 ??!! I hope it's not any of the trio. (Who am I kidding?) So long as I don't end up feeling depressed as I did after finishing HBP. If I do, I'll be so pissed off at JKR...
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 504
Jealz says:
Cool! By saying She would be willing to kill Harry in order to prevent future authors from writing sequels mean that she will kill him? I hope not!!!
Wow that's in tresting that she came up with the rules for quidditch in 30 minutes after a fight with her ex-boyfriend Weird.
I CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Two more people are going die? oh my goodness! is she referencing to hermione and ron?! i'm still getting over all the shockwaves from all the deaths in the sixth book!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:37 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
phoenixphire24 says:
If she's added 2 more deaths I'm wondering how many she had planned from the start!?! 2 seems like more than enough to me, but apparently those are additional deaths! I'm hoping that the "saved" character is Draco. He's a total jerk, but he was having a hard time in Book 6. I'd like to see him make it through it bit wiser.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:49 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
øffe-joe687½ says:
two more will die.... hmmmm.
Ron and Hermione will die in each others arms.....
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1812
Snap219 says:
cant believ she is going to kill off two more people!! AHHH and i have a feeling it is going to be someone big!
I hope she finishes writing soon!! i dont know if i cant wait any more longer!! hahahaha
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 233
mischief~managed says:
What? She's added TWO MORE DEATHS?! I don't know who they could be...I just hope that she doesn't kill off one of the trio (but that's probably going to happen) I wonder if that was a good/ bad comment saying Ron is more popular? Does that mean she will have more pleasure killing him? l0l. I hope he doesn't die though, he's my favourite character!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
Book seven news yay!
She would be willing to kill Harry in order to prevent future authors from writing sequels
Oh my god no she can't! *whines*
She killed two more people?!
I am going to have nightmares about who it is (not literaly) I hope it is not someone I don't want to die! (like Ron) But there is so many I don't the odds are not great. I will cry my eyes out! (I would probably never read book seven again if she did, I just hate sad endings)
I think Ron is more popular because people who don't like Harry don't like him because of OTP with his outburst and emotional tantrums. And Ron is just so cute and funny.
The deaths just sound so depressing.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 695
LunaLove#1 says:
Two more deaths? I hope it's not anyone from the Order of Phoenix! I find additional deaths unnecessary.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:56 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 3971
marauderette says:
EEEEEE! yay! News! *does happy dance* Finally! I wonder how far along 'well into it' is.
2 more people die?! I wonder who got the reprieve! And, i wonder what she considers to have boxed herself in previously.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:59 PM EST
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