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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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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
Auror
Points: 2855
HarriPotter says:
HAHAHA! I almost rolled on the floor when I read this. I must say I have yet to cry with a Harry Potter book, if she kills Ron off though....I'll be calling Waterstone's in England...collect. BAHAHAHAHA!
Posted Feb 3, 2007 at 11:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 690
Ginny_Weasley_Potter says:
Ok this is too much, way too much, it's just a fiction story (I mean it's unreal it's not happening in real life). I think there's no need for a helpline.
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 12:24 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2114
fossil_n says:
I'm a fan, but I don't think that I'm so involved that I need a help line to deal with the deaths.
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 12:46 AM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2606
krisie says:
I think it is a good idea. I can understand why some people might call it. DH will be sad, not just because of a death of a character but because it is the end of the series. people have to get over things in their own way , and if calling the line helps well good for them.
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 1:44 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1815
hufflepuff_babe says:
Oh well that's extremely depressing. I can see how that would be needed. I've grown up with this series. These books have gotten longer as I have become a better reader thoughout my schooling career.
It will be sad to see the series go and this though alone is enough to make me cry. If Harry does indeed die I will probally cry just because I know it's the end and not because I love Harry. No character can make me cry as much as I did when the character from Order died, my favorite character of the whole series. Sure, I might say that now but I'll have to wait and see.
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 3:15 AM EST
Gryffindor's Dark Lord
Points: 4430
Quidditch2008 says:
Unfortunately, I don't live in the UK, so that hotline isn't gonna work for me! haha
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 11:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
It seems kindof odd, but i guess it may help some people.
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 1:57 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 35
JonasBrosFan4Life says:
Wow! That's Just Wow. Thats Ummm...... Speical (If You Wanna Call It That). That Is Very..... Weird. That Has Gotta Be The Stupidest Thing I've EVER heard of.
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 2:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 629
Crookshanks535 says:
Oh , my goodness...are the deaths to be THAT traumatic?? Or is this more for the depression that may follow the end of the series and not having any more Harry story to look forward to??
It reminds us all that there are so many very young Harry Potter fans, it's not all that silly to think some of the younger fans may have a difficult time adjusting to the final book. awwww..
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 4:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
Hahah i'm going to need that help line =]
Ah i'm nervous about who's going to be killed off.
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 6:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1650
auntyj says:
OK, this is completely over the top. Ask somebody who has real problems what they think about people being so traumatised by HP (as much as I love it) and they'll give you an opinion that wouldn't be repeatable here!
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 7:32 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
yugi900098 says:
This is completely stupid... I mean, it is all FAKE PEOPLE!
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 10:26 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... Emmmmm that is emmmm nice of them?? I am not sure if it is needed, BUT it will be fun to sit back and watch how this goes.. So yay!
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 4:41 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Beruthiel says:
Come on! A helpline! What nonsense.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 7:11 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Thats kind of weird. I'm totally way into the books and i get very emotional reading them, but i also know they are just books and i wouldnt get all suicidal if Harry died or something haha
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 9:05 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 21
Deathly Hallower says:
I think this is a somewhat good idea. It's sort of an odd one, I would've never thought of it. I know there will be a lot of upset people when characters die, so this would probably really help some. I don't know if I'd use it, but I think it could come of good use to some.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 9:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1307
Catfish on the table says:
I don't belive I actually just read that. If people cant deal with a character in a book dying, what hope do they have in the real world? Surely it cant be good for people to be so absorbed into this world of fantasy?
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 2:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
That is going to be a problem here!!! If teenagers and children get too into the book then who knows what will happen!!
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 3:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 916
aishaishaisha says:
AHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! I can just imagine someone distraight at the fact the series had finished calling up in tears screaming that they couldn't live without Harry Potter! hahahahaaaaaaaa
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 4:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
Benjamin Potter says:
Wow. Very interesting. Hmmm...................
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 6:33 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
This is a funny idea but I believe it is unnecassary.
If Harry dies it is up to the reader to get over it.
It is just a book. I think they will be more depressed when they realize there are no longer nay more books.
I will be.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 6:58 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 518
theduece says:
That is unfreakin be leavible. Do they set up line to deal with the end of football season because that has me depressed. What about the there is no Easter bunny line. Haha, they know that it's a book right.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 8:16 PM EST
Gryffindor's Captain
Points: 15176
DarkVamp says:
That's cool, I phone helpline for all the fans to use, I think it would be pretty cool.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 10:36 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3900
Hecate3fold says:
What is this world coming to? Harry Potter has made an impact on society and has changed the world in a postive way, but as far as needing help to come to terms with a book is a little far fetched and something that is being pushed down peoples throats to make them believe that they are not capable of handling the outcome or stress of literary fiction. How easily people can be led to believe that they are not capable of handling their own responces to situations is beyond me. Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 11:04 PM EST
Student
Points: 287
harry_potters_lover says:
I personally dont see why they need a helpline. if they truly needed one the ones that use it would need a little more professional help. im gonna be sad, im gonna cry when i finish the book. but you've got to realise that there's still more movies to come, and when they end, then were gonna need a hotline
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 5:22 AM EST
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