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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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Forgetful Werewolf
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Patronus_Potter says:
Very interesting stuff there, i wonder who will die in the seventh book... I also wonder how far through it she is...
Posted Jun 30, 2006 at 3:44 AM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
GAH!!!! that was a good interview... I wish that I could ask JO a question... no... more like 50.... I would ask but I'm sure she wouldn't tell... I'm sad over the fact that TWO more people than she had planned is going to die... *gah* I wonder who it is....? <333
Posted Jun 30, 2006 at 5:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 919
girlinterrupted says:
as long as neither ron, harry, hermione, ginny, or the twins die...I´m happy...but i have a sneaking suspicion that one may die...i´m thinking it´s either the twins or ron and hermione...but that wouldn´t be a good ending because you know harry would never be able to get over that.
Posted Jun 30, 2006 at 6:51 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4084
ILoveHP! says:
I was so SO depressed when I saw this in my TV! GRRRR!!! I haven't been here since last Saturday, see. After I saw this, I was so so disappointed because then I knew I was LATE! And I hate being LATE in Harry Potter news! GRRRRR!!!!
Posted Jun 30, 2006 at 10:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1378
Tabitha Black says:
NOOOO say it isn't true! We she really didn't say anything but she hinted...still...
Posted Jun 30, 2006 at 12:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2359
krisie says:
oh no! I wonder what she means by She has regretted writing some parts where she may have boxed herself in, earlier in the series. There is so much that she could be talking out.
Posted Jun 30, 2006 at 2:01 PM EST
Muggle
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morganlefey says:
I wonder if perhaps Hermione might die? Everyone expects Ron to go but JKR might go for the shock factor. I'd be devastated either way as I want them to grow up, get married and have lots of bushy haired, red headed Weasley children! I do think Harry will have to sacrifice himself though.
Posted Jun 30, 2006 at 3:41 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 571
Sibyll Trelawney says:
Greatt interview! But i hope some random kids like dean or seamus die! not hermione and ron...harry could die because thats just what is going to happen.
Posted Jun 30, 2006 at 7:17 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
Cindy Weasley says:
This information just makes me very nervous! I have a great feeling that Harry will die! And I am sooo worried about who she is going to kill off next. More than ever I am nervous!
-Ron´s Wife.
Posted Jun 30, 2006 at 7:40 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15499
auror_potter says:
roflmao i can't believe thats how she came up with quiditch! And harry is sooooooo much better than RON!!!!
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 1:35 AM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
It makes me very sad to know that next year will be the last year to get a new Harry Potter book... But, they say to save the best for last so at least we know that who ever dies will be going out with a bang...
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 3:22 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
She really is an amazing woman, i hope not too many people die, three tops.. Then I'm talking about the good guys:p
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 8:16 AM EST
Student
Points: 275
~>*PhoenixGurl*<~ says:
Oh NO! more deaths? this is awful...i think it might be Snape or one of the Weasley's...
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 8:29 AM EST
Points: 28
yamigirl says:
well i know now she wont kill harry
but i think she will kill remus lupin and defanitly voldermort
becuase he has got to GO!
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 10:29 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1070
azkaban_wannabe says:
Wow, I really hope hope Harry doesn't die. Why does J.K want to kill so many characters?? It makes no sense.
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 11:17 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
randomnessthoughts says:
two more to die?? That's not good!!!! Did she say which parts she regrets writing?
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 2:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 334
felixfelicis14 says:
I seriously CANNOT wait for this book to come out! What happens after it, though?!
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 6:34 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 422
Padfoots Escape says:
Wow. But yea, i would have guessed some more charaters would die.
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 9:27 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 303
Harry's Echo says:
What a great and frustrating interview, all at the same time! It's always great to hear from Jo, and also always frustrating because though she says a lot, she never really SAYS anything, if you know what I mean.
I am not surprised that two more got bumped off, I expect Voldemort to go, and possibly Snape, and as for the rest- I expect to see maybe Mr and Mrs Weasley? It'll be someone really unexpected, which makes me hope hope hope hope hope hope hope hope hope hope hope hope against all hope, that it's not Harry.
I want my happily ever after ending of Harry and Ginny getting married, Ron and Hermione getting married, everyone having lots of kids, living in a peaceful Muggle/Magic world, for ever and ever.
But knowing how great a writer Jo is, it's probably going to be a lot more complicated then that!
Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canucks out there!!
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 9:31 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2537
magiclover13 says:
I wonder who's going to die? Hmmm...
Can't wait for the book!!!
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST
Auror
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mad_eye muggle says:
WOW!That sounds interesting!I never would expect that Ron would be more popular than Harry.It sad to think that two more characters are gonna to die.I just watch the interview with JK,it was shocking to know that she already wrote the final chapter or ending since 1990.WOW!That goes to show that she already know what will happen in the end even before the first book was publish.
Posted Jul 1, 2006 at 11:51 PM EST
Squib
Points: 120
raj.harrypotter says:
This is very dissapointing that Book 7may be the endof the Harry Potter series. But looking from Jo's angle it is good to stop the most popular novel in the world. As a writer she has every freedom to stop her novel or any other works. All the HArry Potter fans are waiting for the death of Voldemort or the climax of Harry Potter series, but they don't want to stop it at once.Killing Harry in the last book is very much painful. So I think that she will not kill Harry in the last book.i.e Book 7 (may be the last book of Harry Potter series)
Posted Jul 2, 2006 at 4:39 AM EST
Squib
Points: 120
raj.harrypotter says:
I don't want neither Harry nor his best friend to die. I think J.K Rowling will not 'kill' Harry on the book 7 ( expected to be the last book of the Harry Potter series). But atlast it is pointing towards Hagrid. I also want HAgrid too to die
Posted Jul 2, 2006 at 4:51 AM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
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Lady Lee says:
Well, I think we all knew that there was a chance Harry would be killed and I understand why she would do that. And I'm surprised Ron is more popular than Harry. But Ron is a good character but I think Harry is the better one.
Poor Jessica, being questioned all the time about things concerning the newest book. I feel for her. It's always the children who are hit the most.
Posted Jul 2, 2006 at 1:11 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 410
SouthernWitch05 says:
Man That makes me sad, and makes me wonder at the same time. I really hope its not ron hermione or harry.
Posted Jul 2, 2006 at 2:20 PM EST
Points: 200
veggichic0804 says:
Maybe Malfoy will kill Ron and then realize what he has done and join the good side. I don't wany any of the three to die but I think she is going to make it happen. I just don't want to wait and find out.
Posted Jul 2, 2006 at 2:37 PM EST
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