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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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Head Girl
Points: 449
Emma#1fan says:
THAts what i like to here, he is my favorite villian besides darth vader.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 7:19 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 518
theduece says:
He's one of the first childrens story villians that actually kills on a regural bases and is sucessful. I mean he doesn't just beat people up he torchers to insainty and kills without mercy.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 7:42 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
Cool!!
Really Voldemort is the best villan!!!!
I love him......but I hate him so much!!
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 8:45 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4812
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
This was an interesting news article, elaborated on by JKR herself.
No surprize that Voltemort is number 1 bad guy. Rowling having sold so many million books, plus the movies, make it a very well known series. Also, this was British schoolchildren voting. I am sure they identify with Harry since he is a teenager.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 9:18 PM EST
Wino Forever
Points: 8174
true half-blood prince says:
Ha, he is like one of the baddest villians ever. You have to be pretty good to make an entire wizarding community afraid to say your name.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 10:38 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
as the favorite literary villain of all time by British schoolchildren. I totaly agree with thos kids on there pick!
Posted Sep 8, 2006 at 12:47 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
Lerah99 says:
I have to admit Voldemort is the best villan. He is well spoken, cold, driven, ambitious, and evil. I love the look at who Voldemort was as a child from book six. It was a perfect insight into his core.
Posted Sep 8, 2006 at 1:17 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Aaah, that's just right. Although from Ralph Fiennes' monologue in GOF, somehow brought Voldermort to life, Voldermort is evil in his own way. Cunning and sneaky. I shall wait for more of him in book7.
Posted Sep 8, 2006 at 1:11 PM EST
The Ultimate Broomstick
Points: 4826
Firebolt88 says:
Oooh, I think he deserves the right to be there. Rowling has created the perfect villain. Sauron...eh, he would've had a chance, but his predecessor Morgoth would pose a challenge to Voldemort.
Posted Sep 8, 2006 at 6:44 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
(Moderator)
Points: 10339
Lady Lee says:
Well Voldermort is truly an evil person. He has done so much more than the others who had won the top five. I couldn't see the others killing great numbers of people just because they were different from him or followers of his.
Posted Sep 8, 2006 at 7:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
While I am gladdened at some of these, I am also saddened because there are better ones out there than the Joker. I mean come on.
But it's need to see Sauron, and Lex on there. Lex is pretty wicked.
Cool!
Posted Sep 8, 2006 at 8:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 913
MaeMuffin[DOT] says:
funny....I wonder how Voldy would react if he heard.....
Posted Sep 8, 2006 at 9:00 PM EST
Mrs. Roonil Wazlib
Points: 2492
weasleyskeepingme says:
I love that JKR told us how LV would react. I think the part about people saying his name is really interesting because in canon, no one other than DD has called him by his real name to his face. I can't wait to see his reaction in the 7th then, especially with this information.
Posted Sep 8, 2006 at 9:13 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
HAHAHA.. It is weird... Us muggles voting for Voldmort as best villain! hehehe...He is a great villain! Cant blame him. :)
~MP~
Posted Sep 8, 2006 at 11:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 56
Girl X says:
Go Voldy-kins! Knew you'd make it, although I'm not sure you'd like this award, would you, Voldy...?
Voldy?!
VOLDY!!!!!!!
Posted Sep 9, 2006 at 8:23 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
Ha! He should be up there and it's pretty cool he's first at the moment. He is a pretty scary villian and I can't wait to know what other dastardly deeds he will do in the final book (and what happens to him of course).
Posted Sep 9, 2006 at 10:45 AM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
That's nice, must be an honor for JKR to have the best Villain in her novels (and for scaring Stephen King). I think he is the worst person in all books that I've read considering everthing he's done :/
Posted Sep 10, 2006 at 12:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Wow, we all know how evil voldemort is but its amazing how he beat out all those tohers for number one, especially since the HP books are so recent compared to the others.
Posted Sep 10, 2006 at 1:24 PM EST
Student
Points: 205
S McGonagall says:
Wow that is totally great it is well desirved....Lord Voldermort is byfare the best vilian in the world
Posted Sep 10, 2006 at 3:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 301
Pearl says:
That doesn't surprise me. At least that is the only place he will reign surpreme. I can't wait for the seventh book. oooo...I am soo ready for it.
Posted Sep 10, 2006 at 4:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 797
magically delicious says:
Congrats to JKR for creating the ultimate super villain! Voldemort definitely tops Sauron in the nasty-evil department. I wonder how he would fare in a worldwide vote?
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 2:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Yea!
My favorite "bad guy" !
So that actually makes him the fiction person I hate the most!
How weird!
-Christina
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:50 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 31
Nuero_toxin says:
Voldemort reins supreme yeh and my nan is enarexic. Neh just kidding thats a good thing CONGRATS!!!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 3:43 AM EST
Professor
(Moderator)
Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
*takes a bow* Thank you very much Raven Elf Song. :) Pleased to please you so much.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 3:43 AM EST
Little Morning Star
Points: 2830
Nellas Telrúnya-Took says:
The Joker? Seriously? I am sorry, but I could never ever see the Joker being anywhere near as bad as Voldemort. Of course he won!!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 10:23 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
hahahaha!! that is so completely appropriate. I love the fact that Voldemort won. I think I would be most afraid of him anyway.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 11:32 AM EST
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