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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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Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
I like JK's comment on the award. It would be a bitter sweet win for Voldy.
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 4:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 695
LunaLove#1 says:
That's cool. He's my favorite evil villain too.
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 4:16 PM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
GO DARK LORD!! =D
That's the best news Ive heard so far, and I can't wait for book 7 to see our Dark Lord's next steps! ;) ...Excellent!
I am not sure how he would react ot knowing that he had won a Muggles' unpopularity poll. ...*laughs* nice one Jo =P~
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 4:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 828
Elphaba_Thropp says:
Of course 'You Know Who' is the biggest villain.
And he's still out there somewhere...
I'm shivering in my boots!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 4:49 PM EST
The Dark Lady
Points: 5085
MorsXmordrE says:
YEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT. *shoots up Dark Mark-shaped confetti* niiiiiiice...
MORSMORDRE!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 4:50 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
The top three are the one1s that I would pick too ^_^
Though Jes.Coulter IS evil...but Voldemort has to be the worst!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 4:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Voldemort totally deserved to be number one on this poll! I'm happy for JK Rowling! I hope that one day one of the villains in my stories makes it on this list! It'd be a tough competition though, especially with Voldemort around!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 5:05 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Ginny511 says:
AWESOME but I HATE YOU VOLDYFART!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 5:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1661
shivon says:
Come on, people. I know Voldemort is current but the top five are all from pop-culture/fantasy novels. Gah. Well, any hoo. Good job.
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 5:08 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
He is soooo not my favorite villan!!! HE WANTS TO KILL HARRY!!!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 5:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
Yeah! ...I think...
Sauron is pretty bad too.
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 5:21 PM EST
Squib
Points: 189
Deidara says:
HAHA, Voldemort! *points* You're such a card!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 6:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1917
Rita Marvolo says:
yay! and the Dark Lord wins!
i don't thing he would be pleased to see his name spoke by so many muggles either..
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 6:16 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Danny'sgurl4ever says:
I agree Volemort is a pretty bad villan.
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 6:25 PM EST
Squib
Points: 142
Marry Me Dan! says:
Pssshhhh Ole' Voldy isnt all that. No wait, yeah he is. But Harry will beat him out in the end =).
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 6:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 132
The Lightning-Struck Boy says:
Of course he would win who was his competition Darth Vader??? shhuh please of course he won!!!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Ohh comon!I mean,yeah he is evil indeed,but being voted as the best villain??In my opinion,The Joker from the Batman series is far more evil...Yeap.. :)
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Well of course Voldemort would be voted for something like that. When it comes to villians...Voldy totally is a big guy in the crowd.
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 7:01 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
felixfelicis14 says:
Voldemort, favorite villan? OF COURSE! What do you expect...it's Harry Potter, for goodness sakes!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 7:04 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 83
HPfan2002 says:
I think he is the best villain also.
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 7:09 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4616
marauderette says:
I love this! Voldemort's reaction to him being in a muggle populatirity contest would be hilarious. Go Voldie!
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 8:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
It's not suprising that he won. He is a bit terrifying.
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 8:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3045
Tinker.belle says:
Coool! Lord Voldemort deserves it. He is really the worst villian ever. He is creepy and scary and mean. :S
/Lara
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 9:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 930
lemonlime says:
Yay for Voldemort (I cannot believe I just typed that... :-P)! Those are some pretty evil people on that list. Sauron and Mrs. Coulter are just pure evil. Anyway, congrats to JK for creating the "favorite literary villain." Hehehe.
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 9:23 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
If I was a British schoolchild, I would have indeed voted for Voldemort as the best literary villain...and not because I'm biased, either.
Although, Sauron is pure unadulterated evil, so now I'm confused.
N
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 9:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1049
thirsty4hp7 says:
Wow! That is cool! Congrats to You-Knbow-Who
Posted Sep 5, 2006 at 10:00 PM EST
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