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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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Comedy Princess
Points: 3398
Ginevra M. Weasley says:
Well...Jo, maybe you can try writing more little books about harry's world before leaving him at all...maybe it better for you to have an abrupt end for the serie...it depends on the person.
Anita.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:06 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 887
Magic_Ty4 says:
If she kills Harry off in the end I think I'll be one of the loathers.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2391
Oddment Tweak says:
I guess some people will loathe it, some people will love it.
NO!!!!!!!!! That means Snape, I'd bet! I bet Snape dies. That's why some people will loathe it, some will love it. That's how people are about Snape! And I happen to be one who will be sad about it! Hmm... I wonder what we'll be able to "divine" from her statements! Hopefully something good.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 214
potter_ginny says:
Well I think that if JK is killing harry then I am in lothe list.
I think she must kill all evil,after all this is last book,if she is killing harry then she must also kill all evil person.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:20 PM EST
Gryffindor Ghost
Points: 9860
Professor Cat says:
I guess some people will loathe it, some people will love it
O_o Now is this good or bad?
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Ughhh the end is near. I dont want it to come soo soon I am going to be very sad.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:21 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1012
Enchanting Fairy says:
Why does anyone have to die except voldemort and the death eaters!! Oh well, i am starting to think one of the deaths could be snape, i think it will all be revealed how he has been on the good side all along and then he will die, which would be sad and who would love that? So maybe he wont be revealed to be a good guy... but then who would loathe it. Hmm, oh i have no clue whatsoever as to who is going to die.
But as for the end of the series, well of course JK will have mixed feelings about it it has been a big part of her life so she is bound to miss it but at the same time i suppose it would be a kind of relief. But i just know i will be sooooo sad when it is over... thats another reason she shouldnt kill any of the good guys, it will be sad enough already!
Oh just bring the book out as soon as possible and put us out of our misery!!
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
Axel_of_Light says:
Whoa! That's interesting how some people will ove it or loathe it. Very interesting..
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 536
MWbashfulAR says:
Well, there is the matter of the reprieve given to someone, so letting Snape live could also tug someone in two directions. You'll have the people who will still want him dead even if he is good-ish in the end, and the people like me who love the character and no matter what happens would enjoy him surviving, if and only if he gets a funny epilogue mention (ROWLING, if you're reading, please give him a new job of writing Potions textbooks because Libatius Borage isn't good enough!).
And I agree on the Draco thing - Killing him off would create a stir as well. And killing off a Weasley would too. I think Draco will die, Snape has her reprieve, and perhaps Ron or Hagrid will get axed as well, but not both, along with random other deaths. I doubt she'll kill Harry - but I can see how that would create problems. No matter what I think I will always love HBP the most - unless the final book is just saturated with Snape, then I might enjoy that a bit more!
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:31 PM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
Loathe it, love it. I bet I love it, she can do no wrong with those books in my eyes... except for Goblet of Fire. I didn't like that one as much as the others.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Danny'sgurl4ever says:
I can see how she is happy and sad at the same time .I'd probly be the same way.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
I guess it would be bittersweet for her.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
She can't kill Harry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE CAN'T!!!!!!!
Oh, I can't wait for the book to come out!!!!!!!! I'm eager to find out who dies and whats going to happen to Harry and if Ron and Hermione are going to hook up!!!!!!!!!!!
I just love Harry Potter and I wish JK Rowling was going ot wright a million more Harry Potter books but its only one more!
I can't wait for book 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
Go Steven King and John Irving!! Way to stand up for Harry! Please don't kill him off! We need a triumphant hero! The suspense is absolutely murder!
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:52 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 486
AurorOf |xXx| TheLion says:
I sit here in wonder some will love it some will hate it but we muct all remember that whatever the ending Harry Potter will and forever be 'The boy that lived' on that note i will always remember him forever because the boy that lived will live forever!
Cheers J.K.R and thank you for getting me into reading and out of meating my brain
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:55 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Padfoots Escape says:
I guess some people will loathe it, some people will love it.
I love her choice in words, and good for her.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:58 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
Why would some people love it?? I am guessing Harry won't die?? *prays* Gosh I hope not. I'd be depressed for weeks. This book is going to be sad!
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 2:59 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
I'm not going to voice my oppion on anything until the readings are over. I'm sure by then we will know somewhat more than we do now. Although I'm beginning to understand the pressure that she feels as she reaches the end of the world of Hogwarts. My Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 3:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2349
PHOENIX5625 says:
Yes go John Irving and Stephen King they don't want Harry to die either
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 3:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 844
~Silver Potion~ says:
Thank you Stephen King and John Irving! At least she knows our wishes! Somebody should ask Jo when her website is going to be updated! I have a feeling I'll cry because of the two deaths.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 3:30 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
princess165 says:
Oy, once again we are left pondering Jo's comments, which were both vague and enticing. Wonder what we will be pondering, if anything at all, tomorrow at this time...
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 3:36 PM EST
Squib
Points: 165
*~JuLiEt~* says:
I guess it will a bittersweet thing for her! it is like her baby! i dont know what she ment about people loving it and people loathing it! i personaly think that harry is going to bite the dust big time! thats what i think.... i just cant wait till the book comes out and the movie!!! this hole waiting thing isnt cool!!! :(
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 3:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Aw, I'm going to be so sad when the series is over, I never want it to end! And I completely agree with Stephen King and John Irving, don't kill off Harry!
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 3:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 684
HermioneandRon says:
Thats means Sanape. Sanpe is evil and he is going to die. i know it now. Every time i read the hbp the more snape seems evil.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 3:40 PM EST
Honeydukes Princess
Points: 6925
Wakko says:
"Meanwhile, John Irving and Stephen King urgedopens in new window Ms. Rowling not to kill of Harry off in the last installment, but Rowling made no promises."
hahaha.. that's so funny.. I love how other authors love Harry also..
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 3:44 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Sounds very interesting...
I wonder what she means when she says some people will love it and some people will loathe it... Hmmmm i wonder if she is referring to how some fans will react to the deaths in the book...
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 3:49 PM EST
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