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SEPTEMBER 4, 2006 at 6:45 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Life Style Extra via The Leaky Cauldron
Well at least in the BigBadRead poll. JK Rowling's creation, Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter novels, was voted
as the favorite literary villain of all time by British schoolchildren.
The BigBadRead poll was conducted by Bloomsbury, had more than 16,000 votes and JK had this to say of the honor:
I am thrilled and honoured beyond words that Lord Voldemort has been voted best villain in the BigBadRead poll.
I am not sure how he would react ot knowing that he had won a Muggles' unpopularity poll. A mixture of pleasure that you recognised his power and menace, coupled with fury at your nerve at mentioning his real name, I think. His author, however, is absolutely delighted.
UPDATE: You can read JK's comments in full here courtsey of MuggleNet.
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Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
Wow.Voldemort's got the best villian award.
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 268
DreamSickle123 says:
Wow! That is cool! Congrats to You-Knbow-Who! =]
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 859
hwhitesi says:
That is totally awesome. I wonder how he would rate on the list by American children. Woohoo I am first to post!
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:51 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
silva_gabby says:
He is an awsome villian, whoever voted for Saudon, musnt have read or watched Harry Potter..... I cant wait to see Voldemort fight with Dumbledor!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 859
hwhitesi says:
Darn I came in third...oh well thats 0k. I blame my friend for distracting me.
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:52 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3672
Hecate3fold says:
He who must not be named has been honored for being the worst villian ever!!!! That's some title to hold. I'm glad that it's him and not me! Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:54 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Well, I'm a little surprised. Well, not about Voldemort, but about the others. I wondered who would children vote for... None come to mind as quickly as Voldemort.
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3651
Saint Hedwig says:
Ha ha, that's great to hear. Go Voldy!!
(Btw: Does Miss Coulter have any relation to Ann Coulter?)
~
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:55 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
Draco+Shanua says:
That's cool- I would agree that Voldemort is probably one of the best villains ever.
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:55 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 18
fizzingwizzbee says:
Wassit, i like voldermorte he's cool.
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Awesome!
Way to go LV!!!
I know I wouldn't want to meet hime in a dark alley!
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 6:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1857
Lily Gymreig says:
Ha, loving it! Especially like JK's reaction - I can well imagine what Voldy's reaction would be...!
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:02 PM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
Haha!
Thats funny!
Congrats Voldemort!
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:06 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
COOL!!
YAY Voldemort!!!!
haha.
:)
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 506
JenniferS says:
Go Voldy, I don't agree with Mrs Coulter being a baddie though.
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
L.O.L I would vote for Voldie too.. I like what they wrote on how LV would feel if he found out the resutls..
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Awesome, I couldn't think of anyone more fitting to claim that title. Go Voldie!!! (Never thought I'd say that... =D)
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:19 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
Hmmm... very interesting. I like that Sauron is number two. He's another fantastic bad guy. Voldemort would be really upset if he knew ;)
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1251
padfoot'sgirl says:
That is quite a feet! Congrats are in order I guess. Well at least to JK. She has gotten so many people to pick up a book again. Kudo's .
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
Voldy is a very good villian. Cheers for him.
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
Cool. I really think Voldemort is awful! It's awesome that so many people ovted and that JKR feels so honored, as should be because she's the best author on earth.
I think Voldemort is one of those villains that people really hate because of all the bad things that they've done and they really want to see them die, but not too bad not to be too mean. Oh, i dunno. L0L Im crazy!
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1827
Lady Leo says:
That is kind of a suprise to me because i thought there would be more LotR fans or people thinking sauron is badder b/c he was kinda scary in the movies. but yay! that voldemort won! whoop!
Circe*
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 615
Red Uaram says:
Miss Trunchbull from the Matilda book is really bad too.
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
Hahaha! Thats funny! I mean he is sooo not my favorite villin. HE WANTS HARRY DEAD!!! My favorite villin would have to be... Plankton from Spongebob!!! (joking!)
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 8:04 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
That's cool. You can understand why voldemort won the best villain. He is truely Evil and does a great job of being a villain.
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 8:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
Maybe the biggest fear from Voldemort is because he's not dead (yet!) and we don't know what will happen to him. Hope that Harry will defeat him!
Posted Sep 4, 2006 at 8:15 PM EST
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