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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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Student
Points: 200
Axel_of_Light says:
OH that so sad I cant believe two people will die.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1387
Godric's Hallow says:
IT is definately going to be Ronald Weasley.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 910
~PATD official stalker~ says:
Oh that is crazy i can't wait for it to be out!!!!!!!! I love you JK!!!!!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:30 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3326
Devilish Katlyn says:
NO! More deaths? Why? Oh, the cruelty!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmm, wonder where she boxed herself in. Wish I could have a peek into her mind, just for that!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
I'n happy she finally said something about the book I can't it comes out come out!!!!...Who dies?
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:31 PM EST
Points: 10143
GodricGryffindor says:
Ahh this makes me feel like the book is so close..if she is well into writing book 7 now there isn't a doubt in my mind that it'll be out in 2007
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
Phoenix Phire says:
Whoa, sounds like she's killing people left and right!
uh oh!
Reading those really makes me excited! I want nook seven! Haha!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:37 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
I completey forgot about this, i really wanted to see it,
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:38 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 430
Dementors Shadow says:
I wonder whos going to die? And I really hope she finishes soon, I can't wait!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:38 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
Well that ending doesn't sound too happy. If she wrote it back in 1990 then I guess it is a long time in the making. That chapter is almost as old as I am. I don't want anybody else to die. Especially Fred or George, one without the other just wouldn't be the same.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1906
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
The final chapter for book 7 has changed slightly – 2 more people have died than she originally planned and 1 other person has got a reprieve
Um... I hope it's Ron... I know mean, but i don't like him....
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1800
snapelupinfan says:
NOW FINALLY!!! SOME NEWS ABOUT BOOK 7!!!
Book 7 is NOT finished but she is well into it
that's good to hear...:) *crossing-fingers-for 07/07/07!!!*
The final chapter for book 7 has changed slightly – 2 more people have died than she originally planned and 1 other person has got a reprieve
Grrrr, sometimes I hate it that I'm not a native English speaker.
What does reprieve mean?
Is it a kind of a second chance or what? Maybe someone can help me, I still believe that some people read the comments on this site.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:40 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1172
sapphire260 says:
I CAN'T believe taht there are two more deaths!!!! I don't want more than three people to die, she will have me crying (which I will be doing already b/c its the last book!!)!!!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1906
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
snapelupinfan,
reprieve means
1) a)Postponement or cancellation of a punishment.
b) A warrant for such an action.
2) Temporary relief, as from danger or pain.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:46 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1172
sapphire260 says:
Reprieve means to cancel or postpone the punishment of.
Which could be good.......right?
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
~Draco&Hermione~ says:
ugh! Two more deaths! More puzzles for me to attempt to figure out. Oh, by the way snapelupinfan, reprieve in this context means, whoever it was, isn't going to die. But one of them is obviously going to be Ron.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1792
Enchanting Emily says:
Ahh! No, two more people died?!? What?! This is sad!
That's cool though, how she wrote the final chapter in 1990.. woah, that was almost 16 years ago!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:47 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 461
CENTAURrising says:
I really really hope it isn't anyone in the trio...especially not Ron, because it seems most likely that it would be him.
I have a feeling that while reading the 7th book, I'm going to have to take several breaks so that I don't have a complete emotional breakdown...
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:48 PM EST
Slapstick Monarch
Points: 2995
Midnight Darkness says:
I think she said that it was two main characters that die. She also was talking with Judy and Judy said that Harry seems to save everything then just get bullied next year. Jo replied (more or less accurate): YES, IN EVERY BOOK, HE SAVES THE WIZARDING WORLD. Then Judy goes, Oh, in EVERY book and Jo didn't reply!!!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:56 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 4
Nanne Dhieve says:
If Rowling wants to see Hr/R and H/G wed, then I don't think they will die. Snapelupinfan, I looked up what reprieve means (I'm also didn't know the word). In your language it should mean der Aufshub according to interglot.com, don't know wether that's correct.
I'm really curious about who will die, hope not another good guy, although I wouldn't like seeing Draco or Snape die either.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
PotterGirlThru&Thru says:
O.M.G.!!! Two more deaths!!! the ending is going to be soooooo sad... I hope nopn of the trio or Ginny will die...
Anyway, I'm really happy we heard something from the book...
I can't wait!!!!!
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:58 PM EST
Goddess of the Moon
Points: 10482
dee_dee says:
I really want to know who are those two people that she killed who weren't supposed to be killed before... and I am really glad that book 7 is coming along nicely...
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 1:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2121
Degamo says:
I'm elated that the final book is coming along so well. Best wishes to you, Mrs. Rowling!
Hopefully I can abstain from heading straight to the final chapter when the book is released...
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
Wow. Thats really interesting. I never thought Ron as the most popular of the three. I'm going to read the rest of the interview now.
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
Yeah, she's starting to discuss stuff! Finally, what took her so long?
Posted Jun 26, 2006 at 2:04 PM EST
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
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