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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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Professor
Points: 1181
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
Witch
Points: 613
Nymaphadora says:
That is crazy, a helpline for the fact that a few characters die. Well, I guess there are somepeople who'll use it.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 1:16 PM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2756
Dobby says:
TIGHT! We need one of these in the United States. Maybe one of the book chains over here will copy them.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 2:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1227
I Who Lived..To Read says:
Ahahahaha! That is hilarious! I think I would call it just to see what they have to say. Bahahhahaaa!!!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 2:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
LittleMiddle says:
My first reaction was oh my god, this is the most ridiculous idea I have ever heard. Then I thought about it as I was about to leave my comment and realized that I am quite attached to the books. THough I may not be crazy enough to need psychological help when the series is over, that some people are even may attached than I am, and some people handle things differently or may already be going through a hard time. So even though we laugh, it actually seems like a decent idea. Though couldn't soemone just go talk to a regular counsoler or pshychologist? It just sounds like they are preying on Potter fans once again.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 2:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
How interesting that this series has generated such emotion that the book store will be offer services to those whoare having a difficult time with it's ending. A testament to Ms. Rowling and her talent for sure.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 2:10 PM EST
Perenne Sub Sole Nihil
Points: 19268
R. A. B. says:
Oh my that is absolutely hilarious a helpline, but somehow i understand that it is needed, HAHAa who know i might be one of the callers.. Te he!!! I wodner if loads of us will be walking around in a daze for days!!!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 2:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2536
caroline81 says:
Oh wow...this is great. I called my mom and told her about this....serioulsy it made my day!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 2:40 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 42
magicman says:
Is there really people that would desperately need conseling after a charater dies? I mean its ok to be sad I guess, but to the point of having to set up a helpline? What can be worse than Dumbledore's death in book 6 anyways, I don't think any of the 3 main characters will die...but who really knows...
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 3:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 603
Book-worm says:
I dont know wheather to gogle at the screen or laugh histericaly!!!
This is insane I feel sorry for the people who are going to ring in.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 3:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1339
humes says:
Sounds funny but I wouldn't be surprised if I turned out to need it, if I ever get to read the book... Ha!
As amazing as it sounds, SOME PEOPLE DON'T THINK THIS SERIES IS FICTIONAL. THEY WANT IT TO BE REAL. THEY NEED IT TO BE REAL, BECAUSE IF THERE IS NO HARRY, THE WORLD MEANS NOTHING!
End of rant... take it easy, guys!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 3:55 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 440
myshipp says:
I wonder what approach the counselors will take. Are they going to try to get people to move on and remember that it's just a story, or will they act like the caller really suffered the loss of a loved one? Will it be "make-believe" therapy or real therapy? If it's real, I think it's a good idea. Judging by most HP forums, some fans should have gotten help a long time ago.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 4:01 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Adria_Tonks says:
I'm sorry, but I find this funny. I mean, I did tell my family, "You know what happens in July? The end of the world." It is sad; it is depressing after years of non-stop Harry Potter mania, that it is all going to be over. But a phone helpline is funny. I would never believe one would be set up to help people get over the shock of the book and what happens in it. I guess some people need some one to rant to or talk about it to, but isn't that what friends are for? ^_^
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 4:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
RonsCrush says:
If someone is SO upset by the fact that a book series is ending that they feel the need to call a help line....they probably need more help than a phone call can offer.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 4:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Emma#1fan says:
Yeah, it is sad that it is the last book but give me a break, it seems like these people need threpist.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 4:42 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Haha, I hope they set up one of those in the USA... I'll definitely need therapy after this last book :P
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 4:51 PM EST
Squib
Points: 182
eccentricbluebelem says:
Wow... then it must be serious, hopefully the two people who die in the book are like the bad guys and not Harry.... or his friends.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 6:33 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 60
Mugglenerd says:
Now...you have got to say that that is funny. this Harry Potter mainia is just too fun. :d
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 6:34 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
That's funny, strange, and interesting all at the same time! :)
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 7:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
zxPurplezx says:
I definatly calling :0 L.O.L
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 8:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 557
Amelia Black says:
Good lord! If Harry dies how many people do you think will go absolutely mental? Balistic?
One of my friends said she would make sad cookie if that happened.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 9:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
I can't actually believe that would be necessary. I know I will be sad if any of my favorite characters die. I actually cried quite a bit in HBP when a certain character died. But to actually need help, not at all. I, just like everybody else got over it, and will get over anybody else dying even if it is Harry.
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 10:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
WoW!That is interesting......and very mind buggling.I mean its sad that HP will be over soon,but it doesn't mean that it will all be gone just as the final book is release.HP will always remain in our hearts and lives coz where true fans of HP.HP 4ever!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 10:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
Ok...um...isn't this a bit much? I guess it could be traumatic but don't you think we will just talk to each other about the issues with the book's ending? When I was a teen I called my friends about things that really upset me or shocked me. I never would have called a crisis line about it. We have a local crisis line. I doubt anyone calls it about HPDH though. Maybe I will...nah!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 10:52 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!
That is sooo funny! A helpline to help people cope with the death of non-real characters?!
Next thing you know some crazy folks will be petitionning for DH to be cancelled because it could show their kids that people can die...
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 10:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Wow... sort of drastic, eh? I don't htink nessacerily that a helpline would really do much, seeing as you would have to be morally pathetic to truly disperse of any self-preservation under the circumstances of major deaths... even if it is THE BEST BOOK INT HE WORLD! regardless, i hope that it isnt harry, i myself will bbe mourning throughout the entire book; to think, it is only two additional deaths, perhaps there aer more but the others were planned? we know that the death of either voldy, harry, or both was inevitable; who could the other deaths be of?
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 11:32 PM EST
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