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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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Squib
Points: 159
harryfan890 says:
That is great to know that loads of people die so I can pepar for reading the book. A word for all you eople borthering her daugther leave her ALONE.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 1:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
The Harry Potter Freak says:
Oh man. Not more deaths. I hate it when charicters die. But wow, she first wrote the final chapter in 1990. That was a long time ago.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:12 PM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
I loved the interview! Though I don't understand Ron being more popular, I find him an annoying character. But the interview was really interesting and Jo was (as always) so nice.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1662
tactics2k says:
I DON'T BELIVE I BLOODY MISSED IT. ARRRGGHHH
never mind
Anyone like to bet that its Harry and Voldermort (sadly)?
If anyone has to die, id prefer Ron to die. Yay! Ron to die!
If Harry does die..she could always write a book called
"Ronald Weasly and the boggart"
Yes people, I don't like Ron XD
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:30 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 37
mcwhz says:
Wait! Did she say two MORE people than she expected die? So I'm expecting a long list of characters to die Plus two more...wow...I think it will be one of the Weasleys, Percy to be exact. And either Seamus or Dean...Just a thought.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:35 PM EST
Every Flavored Bean
Points: 2858
the bean says:
I'm so gald there is news about the book. Hopefully it will come out next year. I don't know what to think about two more deaths though. I will be okay with Harry dying if he takes with Voldemort with him.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 902
Lucian chic says:
I was watching it with wide eyes. i think that J.K Rowling has a nice voice and wanted to hear when it was coming out not that she was well into writing it still
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
I am not saying that Ms. Rowling is not going to kill Harry, though I pray she does not, I believe that she has said that she can understand why an author would do that, not that she herself, IS going to do that. I don't know if she will, I think that all hopeful for whatever outcome can read what they wish for into what information is given, but I don't believe that she in fact did state that Harry is going to die.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 732
Dumbledores~Fave says:
Oh my god, finally some snippetts of info for the next book!! How long we have all waited for some news, this is great, but i'm worried who the two who die are!! (hopes it isnt harry or neville)!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 2:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1458
Veela_21 says:
It Better NOT be Ron! He's the best character there is! And how the heck is he suppose to marry Hermione, if he dies...hehe
I'm thinking its gonna be Hagrid, as much as I like Hagrid, I feel that he'll be one to go. =(
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
Hedwig,express says:
Ok, she said two people die than originally planed, I think it will be, Ron, Snape, and Lupin. Because Ron will do anything to save Harry. Harry hates Snape. And Lupin is spying on werewolfs, and I have a feeling it's hard to get out of that one. I do hope the book is long!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 3:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 527
daniel_radcliffe_lover736 says:
TWO more people than she expected. Wait I already posted. OH well, I never did get to hear the thing because I forgot I do not have flash player. Stupid me!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 713
umbridgehater_DanielLover says:
Wow! im soooo excited! Im really wondering who is dying! Is Harry going to die? is any of the trio going to die? the Weaslys? WHO? WHO? WHO?!
ACCIO BOOK #7 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Slugmeister
Points: 3697
Prawg says:
Okai, I don't know if Arnold the Pygmy Puff has already posted this, but if not. We vote that JK doesn't kill Harry. Snape can go. And Cho. And a few of the owls, especially Draco's, and Percy's (cause Percy's such a git, and she could as well finish off Percy too). Also, the Weasley family owl deserves to die (It's animal abuse, keeping him alive). And kill all the budgerigars too. Apart from that, I don't want anyone to die. (Uhm, except maybe Voldemort, that is...)
JK, it's no point killing Harry just to "protect your work". People are already writing fanfics, and they won't stop just because you kill him...
Oh, now this book is going to be such a crier. I always knew it would be, but... Now I know know.
I want to read it now! Now! Now! Soon! *sigh*
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 527
daniel_radcliffe_lover736 says:
I forgot I am not stupid. I am actually quite smart. I am the smartest person in my class. I am smarter than my parents, and they even agree. I am furious that she has made two more people die than she originally planned.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
Sherbet Lemons. says:
Grr..
I wanna know who else she has killed off that she didnt want to is now!
I hope its not hagrid.
I love him!
hurry up book 7!!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 4:16 PM EST
Student
Points: 251
#1Dan/Rupert/Emma*Fan* says:
Who is the other person that dies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 4:19 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 458
Mrs. Hammerlick says:
The problem with the word play is that two more than she originally planned are going to die, that doesn't just mean two characters. That means in addition to what she already had planned. It is probably more like five or six deaths total. Definitely Voldemort, possibly Harry, more likely Snape, Hermione, Lupin, Arthur Weasley and Lucius Malfoy. One reprieve is little comfort, my guess is Ginny.
Just my opinion.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 4:39 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 497
Zauber says:
That is so cool.Those little Did-You-Know's were very interesting.I never thought that somebody could write a sequel to the 7th book.Wouldn't that be copyrighting in a way?
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 4:48 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
Woooo, I can't wait now. I find it odd that she's so open about talking about killing Harry when she's normally so closed lipped about a lot of things, either that means she's not going to do it and is free to speculate or she wants to give people time to realize that she's okay with doing it and she's going to do it no matter what people think.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 5:08 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 710
Crookshanks the Auror says:
I don't want anyone else to die, but Voldemort really better get what is coming to him...
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 5:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 7
Dan Rad says:
Oh no!!! two deaths..whos going to die?
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 5:27 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 15
sherrilina says:
What's with Ron being more popular than Harry? And which poll was that in (and can one really make a statement like that based on one unofficial fan poll? I don't think so). I mean, I guess I can see why Harry wouldn't be as popular in Book 5, though in the sixth book they're both terrible people! I don't think that the Ron in the movies is more popular than the Harry in the movies though.
I wonder if polls such as these influence her killing decisions?
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 5:41 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 355
KittyCrookshanks says:
Some good new information about Book Seven. But I was disappointed with the other questions about the series in the interview. Judy seemed like a bit of a fan and I was hoping they'd ask Jo more interesting questions. Oh well, it was still a nice show.
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 5:57 PM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7414
Allenoray Mozart says:
Well, that all indeed sounds interesting. I'm slightly nervous about the deaths though! But I'm curious about her other childrens books she's been writing! Wonder what it's called! Hope it's another series!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 5:58 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 915
swimrcooch says:
I'm not really sure who is going to die, I'm thinking that Snape may be one of the 2. Also there is a posablility that it would be some one from the Order, maybe Mr. Weasley!?!
Posted Jun 27, 2006 at 6:22 PM EST
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