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AUGUST 1, 2006 at 12:53 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
Earlier this morning, Harry Potter author JK Rowling attended
a press conference ahead of her charity reading with Stephen King and John Irving. At the press conference Ms. Rowling commented that she will have to go through a bereavement process when finished writing the last book in the series.
On the one hand, I am going to feel sad. Harry's been an enormous part of my life and it's been a turbulent phase of my life and he was always the constant.
So there will be a sense of bereavement.
But there will also be a sense of liberation because there are pressures involved in writing something as popular.
Wonderful though it's been, I think that there will also be a certain freedom in escaping that particular part of writing Harry Potter.
When asked about the two deaths that she previously mentioned, Ms. Rowling said:
I guess some people will loathe it, some people will love it.
You can now see pictures here from the event.
Meanwhile, John Irving and Stephen King urged Ms. Rowling not to kill of Harry off in the last installment, but Rowling made no promises.
UPDATE: Veritaserum has posted the full audio of the press conference.
UPDATE II: Video of the press conference can be seen here.
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Haldir's Horcrux
Points: 6269
Corvis says:
See?! John Irving AND Steven King want him to live! Hehe, she's got to be under a lot of stress. I'd be sad if I was her too, I don't know, it has to feel personal...
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
I guess some people will loathe it, some people will love it.
Hmm.....I didn`t really like HBP at first and I kinda hated it, so I hope im not one of the haters this time round!
It must be hard under the pressure of writing HP, It will be missed! For me, 9 years of waiting for the series to be finished will be over.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 3:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
I can hardly wait to read the book, I'm really looking forward on knowing who ended up together (couples)...and dies or lives. It's going to be brlliant :D
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 3:05 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1022
Padfoot Jr. says:
That quote makes me want to get my hands on that 7th book ASAP. I really want to read it i can't wait. I think it will come out 7/7/07. and i dont think i can wait that long!!!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1878
-_Vintage_Dream_- says:
I guess some people will loathe it, some people will love it.
Ah! I wonder who she'll kill off....I'm thiking Snape is one of them but I dunno! Aw, I'm going to be sad when its over!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 3:20 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
hoggywartswitchwannabe says:
I hope she will kill snape or someone that atleast is evil.I really hope that she doesn't kill harry. I know that no one will love that.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 4:28 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
I'm sure it is going to be very hard for her to stop writing about Harry, and I do understand how she could be relived that it is almost over.
I am happy to hear (her comment about who is going to die) her say some will loathe it and some will love it. Who could possibly love Harry dieing, that might be a clue (hopefully?)
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 4:42 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
Darn her, i want the books to be out already so i can read them instead of hanging in limbo.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 5:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Cool. Even though I love Harry Potter, I guess it would be fair to give JK a break from it.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 6:16 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
harry_rox11 says:
I don't want any1 to die in the last book.. but i think at least one person will.. but i hope not :(
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 6:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
krissiebear says:
I wish there was more information than that.
I want details... Like the name of the book. Something.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 7:01 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
OOOH!!!!!
maybe JK is givin us a hint here. I hope those two people she mnetion are Snape and Voldemort. In that case I will be jumpimg for joy. After all they both desirve it.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 7:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 693
Marietta Edgecombe says:
Some people will loathe it and some people will love it? --Oh dear. Am I the only one who this frightens?? o.O
I am so scared to find out who dies. AHHH! I need the last book now!!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 7:54 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Haha, even Stephen King doesn't want her to kill Harry, AND John Irving? Well, it's all up to her. *fingers crossed* Hmm, I'll put 1 Galleon and 5 Sickles on Snape. Sounds reasonable, some people think he's good and don't want him to die, and some want him to die, cause they believe he's the reason the Dumbledore's 'dead'. Ahh, did she just give the ending away?
She has reason to be both sad and relieved, she'll be getting rid of pressure and also a huge part of her life, but we love her, and will still love after Harry, right guys?
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 8:29 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
I wonder how much pressure JKR must feel having so many fans awaiting the books and just hoping for a happy (or perhaps sad) ending. I'd crinkle under it, I think. Must be hard for her not to be able to say a word about the plot to anyone.
I hope she'll continue writing after the Harry Potter saga's all over. I've always found a certain comfort in reading her writing. Its really smooth, and I can sit down for hours with one of the novels.
:)
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 9:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1872
Potter Luver says:
*cries in frustration* WHO SHALL DIE?!?!?! I'm guessing Snape and Draco... People hate them, people love them. It it is them, I shall be among those who "love" it, I hate them so much... Causing poor Harry so much misery...
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 9:07 PM EST
Magical Mama
Points: 2597
Kravso says:
Some people will hate it and some will love it? Well, that's helpful!! Tee hee! I hope that she drops a major clue at the reading tonight, something that will keep us guessing for another couple of months...
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 9:49 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 429
Celticbryan says:
I understand that it must have caused JK enourmous stress to keep the books so great, and to know how important HP has become to so many people. Thank you Jo whatever happens.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 11:13 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2807
Lily*R/Hr says:
I can't even imagine what a rollercoaster these ten years have been for her. And though I absolutely can't wait for book seven, I'll probably plunge into a pit of depression after I've finished reading it haha.
I guess some people will loathe it, some people will love it.
I don't know about you all, but that statement only means one thing to me: Ding dong, Snape is dead ; )
Posted Aug 3, 2006 at 1:06 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
She's not the only one who will feel sad after book 7. Many fans (including me) will feel more or less the same with her.
John Irving and Stephen King urged her not to kill Harry? I don't know that they care so much about him..
Posted Aug 3, 2006 at 4:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1922
emma_wannabe says:
i totally wish he doesnt kill Harry off. *urges jo too*
-iSaBeL
Posted Aug 3, 2006 at 5:33 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
I defenetly going to hear or read that interview It is going to be so intresting! Thanks
Posted Aug 3, 2006 at 8:03 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
I don't think she would kill off Harry, But, it sounds like she would Hagrid?
Posted Aug 3, 2006 at 9:22 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Harry will be gone, Hagrid too... She hinted too much in her interviews and comments... We'll see if I am right...
~MP~
Posted Aug 3, 2006 at 10:03 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
It has been a long nail biting road-for us that is. I can't imagine trying to make sence of it all and then putting it on paper. Knowing when to reveal something and when to hold off for the next chapter or the next book.
She's a genious.
Posted Aug 3, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Some people will loathe it, some people will love it..
Ok.. am I lookin to far into that.. because maybe thats a clue.. *nerd*
Why would we love it.. *ponders*
Posted Aug 3, 2006 at 11:39 AM EST
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