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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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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
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
i remember my brother coming in my room first thing in the morning saying "2 PEOPLE DIE IN THE 7TH BOOK!"
...my guesses are Harry and Voldemort...
Posted Jul 2, 2006 at 9:40 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 88
little_monster says:
I dont believe the 2 additional characters that are going to die are main ones. To kill off Ron, Harry or Hermione, she would need to write a whole story around, so she cant do this so easily. Either they were meant to die from the beginning or they will live.
Posted Jul 3, 2006 at 3:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
I thought she had said that two people would die, but two new people, that is something else. I mean, Voldemort must die, and I fear that Harry is going as well. But who else? I hope it is someone bad...
Posted Jul 3, 2006 at 1:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 652
Briea says:
Oh no two extra die how upsetting. I still live in a world where only minor ones do i am not ready to face reality.
Posted Jul 4, 2006 at 4:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 655
StormbreakerGirl says:
Whoa those facts are really interesting to read! I never knew some of them! Imagine being her daughter, being pestered at school all the time! If that was me, I wouldn't resist telling my friends what's going to happen!
Posted Jul 4, 2006 at 6:54 AM EST
Squib
Points: 148
tiffy_grint says:
Man, I hope she don't kill off Harry, Hermione or Ron.. Kill Neville just not the trio.
Posted Jul 4, 2006 at 11:21 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9722
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Weeee this is really getting exciting (and a bit sad that this is really the last HP book).
Aww I was afraid there might be more deaths of characters. Harry seems to be one of them. It would be nice to now find out what the title will be.
Posted Jul 4, 2006 at 3:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 53
Moody's Mad-Eye says:
Im so excited. I can't wait for the 7th book. I think its fairly logical to kill off Harry so future authors can't carry on the series. I can't wait for the last chapter the most. Once I get the book I am going to be so tempted to just skip right to that, but I would never do it, that is just not right at all, total blastphomy! I can't wait, counting down the days to the unknown date already!
Posted Jul 4, 2006 at 8:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1042
fire_cookie says:
Sometimes I really really really dont want to read book 7.
Posted Jul 5, 2006 at 11:27 PM EST
Squib
Points: 128
HarryPotter280 says:
I think it's really sad that Harry will die in the 7th book. I think she should let harry kill Vold-I mean you know who and than live a happy rest of his life and die of age. It would be a shame for the Bot-Who-Lived to be [b]KILLED[/b!]
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 10:37 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 825
Silly Dragon says:
"prevent future authors from writing sequels"...Indeed it might feel frustrating for her to read of a character of her own in someone else's story. I doubt any writer will try to continue the story after Harry's death. I think it would be quite a shame. Concerning the 'slight changes' in the last chapter of book 7, I think she might kill the trio, yet she might have planned some other surprises. It will most probably end in a dreadful battle, that will be the occasion to delight in reading some fine magic scenes. I hope at the least that Harry will die brilliantly, after defeating Voldemort. Now if the Dursleys came to die, that would be more brilliant maybe.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 5:51 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1711
Hermione II says:
To be honest, I don't know what to think. Having read the books several times now, I don't think Harry will stick his spoon in the wall prematurely, but I just don't know. I am also hoping Ron, Hermione and Ginny will come through. Of course there isn't anyone I want to see bite the dust, other than Voldemort, but a more fitting punishment for him would be to realize he is pathetic, and to be pitied.
Smiles!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 8:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
I'm really not keen on Richard and Judy, they are both so dull but the are British institutions! JKR looks as glamourous as ever, but I wished she gave a bit more away! We all love her unsolvable clues!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1356
phoenixfire_HG says:
That's a lot of interesting information, but I hope her notice that ron is more popular doesn't mean he'll be killed off. I don't want to see any of the trio go. I'm so gonna cry while reading this book :'-(
Posted Jul 11, 2006 at 1:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 634
Tammyant says:
First of all...who is Judy? Secondly, the story of Harry Potter is about the struggle between harry and Voldemort. If Voldemort dies the story is over...there's no material for sequels. We need to remember that these are kids...17 years old. No one is going to get married except maybe Lupin and Tonks. I just can't imagine any of the trio dying. It would be so evil for JKR to do that.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 10:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1922
doodle_pancake says:
Ha! I guess boyfriends are good for something.... well, at least for her. I've still yet to see it, but whatever... That's great how she just sat down and made up all the rules for the best game in the world. She's a genius!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
My computer is SOOOO annoying! The video doesn't work! Awww poooey....oh well. I'll try to watch it on anothoer computer when I have the chance...
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 12:07 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 4
jane jane says:
yes i do believe Harry will die. And heres why because i know how annoying copy caters are in writing- such as some one might use Harry in their own novel- or mention him in some way. its exactly what happened to Jane Austen since Elizabeth bennet and Mr. Darcy where so popular people wrote their own sequels and published them or they had them as other characters in their books. As a writer it can drive you mad! So i do think Harry will be killed, but that could only be part of it.
`Jane jane
Posted Jul 22, 2006 at 9:53 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 526
TheWhiteTombIsEmpty says:
I think Harry will DIE!!!!! Ha Ha Ha!!! Just kidding. I think Harry will probaly be one of the two to die.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 10:00 PM EST
The Jedi Who Says Ni!
Points: 6506
Jel E.Bean says:
She has regretted writing some parts where she may have boxed herself in, earlier in the series
hmmm like killing off my Sirius?
she can bring him back form the veil! yes yes you can!
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 10:43 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 674
Bill' says:
Well I don't want her to finish as early as possible because would be better if she takes her time to make the greatest book ever. Hope it will be a very long book and a great one too. Good luck Mrs. Jo! Make us proud.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 6:12 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
Cute Ginny says:
Whats up with the ex boyfriend crap? Anyway, Harry WILL die. I mean if you were her wouldn't you kill him so other authors couldn't steal your idea? Its just common sense!!!!
Posted Aug 8, 2006 at 5:01 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
lord voldamort says:
I think that Harry will survive because the whole point of the series was for Harry to defeat Voldamort and if Voldamort dies there is no point for the series to continue i mean who else is Harry supposed to fight. cause if Harry kills Voldamort the Death Eaters will do what they did last time run of beg for forgivness and then live the rest of their lives either at home or in azkaban which is where i think they will all go.
Posted Aug 9, 2006 at 7:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
lord voldamort says:
I think all the D.A. members will come to Harry's aid with "the order of the phoenix" and then it will be Harry Vs. voldamort and the D.A. along with "The Order Of The Phoenix" Vs. death eaters, and harry's followers unable to use unforgivable curses will stupefy all the death eaters with basically a barrage of stupification spells and then harry will use that sectumsempra spell he learned from snape's book to kill lord voldamort
Posted Aug 9, 2006 at 7:45 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
lord voldamort says:
I think Harry will survive cause Harry couldn't possibly be a horcrux because Harry would be being controlled by the part of Voldamort inside him. and then then the prophecy clearly states that either must die at the hands of the other for neither can live while the other survives.
Posted Aug 10, 2006 at 10:55 AM EST
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