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FEBRUARY 2, 2007 at 9:10 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Telegraph
British book chain, Waterstone’s, will be setting up a phone helpline
for fans to deal with the fact that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the last book in the series and that two characters are said to be killed off.
Back in June when Ms. Rowling appeared on the 'Richard & Judy Show' in the UK and mentioned that "two more people have died than she originally planned and one other person has got a reprieve."
Debbie Williams of Waterstone's said:
This could be a similar moment to when Take That spilt up – there could be a lot of upset teenagers out there. We are looking to set up a helpline for them.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be published on July 21st.
Thanks to everyone who emailed.
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Gryffindor's Captain
Points: 15176
DarkVamp says:
I think this ideas is a little funny right now... I don't really know why though.. a helpline... It's a pretty good idea also though.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1096
Octavian Petronius says:
This is a good way of making sure that no one has serious issues. I just hope that it isn't as bad as these people may make it sound. Yes, everyone will be sad to not have more HP to read, but I hope that most can cope with it.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:08 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Harry Potter Book Worm says:
I think it is a very good idea to set up a help line. Alot of HP fans will be very upset when they find out who will die. I cant wait for the book to come out.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 955
witch46 says:
Personally I don't think I'll go emo when people die but I still think it's a good idea!!! Both for people who are just upset as well as people who are really depressed about it!
~*witch46*~
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:28 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 421
Pochacca says:
Oh my gosh that is hilarious! Well I guess there are some really hardcore Harry Potter fans out there who would need this hotline. But it's still funny... I wonder which two characters are gonna be killed off. We're all just gonna have to wait and see until the amazing month of July.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:37 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Harry Potter Book Worm says:
Hope they are going to have it for all countries, not just the UK. There are people all over the world who might need the helpline too.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
Heee heee hee! I should be calling that then, shouldn't I?
Kills off two characters?
*uses seer skills*
I know! Harry and Voldy!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 12:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Are you serious?? Well i guess i can understand how there would be some people out there would be upset to a certain extent. But okay..at least they look out for the readers.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 12:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 597
bambee says:
... ok, I'm obsessed. But not THAT obsessed...
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 12:36 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12529
WickeDraco says:
I know to some people this sounds really silly, but I can actually see how this could help. I sound so shallow but I did get really depressed over several elements in the book. I'm not sure how I'll react to the ending of the series, or god forbid, the death of my favorite character.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 1:00 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 400
stay.close.to.me says:
You are not serious. This has got to be a joke. I am so going to call just to see what they'll say to me.
'It's all right, dearie... Harry was just a book character... no need to wish to end your life and go join him... no need to burn your book and lead a pitchfork-bearing angry mob after JK Rowling...'
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 1:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 932
ProngsForLily says:
HAHAHA! That's just hilarious. I would be sad too but a helpline. I don't think it'd be that serious and traumatizing where people need help.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 1:22 AM EST
Student
Points: 255
half*blood*princess says:
Hah i may need to make a phonecall soon!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 2:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 549
zoppieus says:
Oh come on' people its fiction man. I mean I was quite pissed at the end of book six but I got over it gezz. Can you say over doing..
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 2:47 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
... Okay this sounds a little alarming!!!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 3:13 AM EST
Points: 8028
deemz says:
Aw, haha, thats so thoughtful of them.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 3:56 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 800
Dr EraseR says:
Haha , this is just so funny , but I guess they may be right, depressed teenagers could be dangerous to themselves & others
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 4:00 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 545
phoenix fire flame says:
Is this a joke i cant see people being that upset with the last book and let me just say that to me that sounds a bit stupid.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 4:12 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Whoa. That's a bit weird. Although I presonally don't think HP readers can really be that upset about those facts, maybe some are, so... Fine.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 4:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
That's funny coz it's like some phoneline for depression suffered by people who are so depressed that it is the last book of the series and 2 characters are being killed off....
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 4:56 AM EST
The Love Bunny
Points: 3486
~.Amelia.~ says:
Hahaha, this is a little wierd, i wouldn't be really upset, i know it's fiction, oh well, there are people out the who can't distingush between reality and fiction.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 8:12 AM EST
Professor
(Moderator)
Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
A helpline? To what? Help them deal with their grief?
Good grief.
The civilized world have become a bunch of pansies. I'm not against psychoanalysis or the promotion of mental health, but where does total psychobabble draw a line in the sand, anyway?
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 8:40 AM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4496
PowerGranger says:
This is a pretty good idea. It seems a bit extreme to non-fans, I'd guess, but I think some people will make use of this.
But I'm reminded how very, very hard it is going to be to avoid spoilers this time around. I mean, if Harry dies, particularly, how will we be able to keep from hearing until we finish reading? Unless we are able to hole up somewhere to read until we're done (something I'm guessing jobs, school, and children may not allow, especially if we don't want to plow through and miss out on actually enjoying reading!) we are going to have some trouble.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 10:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
hermygrangergirl says:
Interesting, but a bit extreme, I would think.. although I personally wouldn't know because I haven't had to deal with the fact HP will be over yet since I haven't finished the last book yet. So who knows.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 11:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
a helpline? thats weird.. it's almost like they are saying people are gonna actually be depressed... I'll be sad.. but not depressed...
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 11:58 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1180
princess165 says:
I'm sorry, but while I will be temporarily upset over some of the deaths in the book I'm sure, people need to get a grip-this characters don't actually exist!!!! It's just a powerful and entertaining story.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 12:32 PM EST
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