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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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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
Witch
Points: 941
Daisuke's says:
I find it sad that a helpline would have to be set up in the first place. I hate to say it becuase I love these books dearly, but that's all they are; books. Of course I will cry and probably want to throw the book by the end, but why take it so personally and let it upset you more than it should?
My opinion is it's obsession gone ridikulus
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 7:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 678
SiriusLeeBlack says:
Wow, a helpline.
Wait, a minute...2 MORE people will be killed? That means at LEAST 2 people will be killed! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
*sob*
I think I might need a helpline in US. *faint*
Posted Feb 7, 2007 at 4:38 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy says:
Really?
It is going to go that far.
I am sad but I do not think I will devastated over the ending.
how weird.
Posted Feb 7, 2007 at 7:18 PM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
It actually isn't a bad idea you know. I was completely distraught when Dumbledore died in the 6th book, but had nobody to talk to about it... hehehe.
And only one liked character will die, the other one will be Voldemort.
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 5:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
That's very sad. Some people need to get a life.
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 11:13 AM EST
Squib
Points: 158
Lilian87 says:
Wow. Isn't that a little bit too much?
I mean, it's just a book. Well ok, it's not just A book, it's a GREAT book, but seriously - a helpline?! Sounds a little too extreme in my opinion...
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 2:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 308
Eklypse says:
They're making a helpline?? Now I REALLY know things have gone crazy, I may love the books, but are there really people out there who need counseling for the books?? (No offense to you if you do). . .Though now that I think about it. . . 2 characters are going to die?? *tears galore* ~E.P.
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 3:24 PM EST
Student
Points: 208
Lady_Rhian says:
I think its quite sad how they have to make a helpline, but some people are really obsessed and don't see it as just a book. I love the books, but i know that its only a work of fiction.
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 5:20 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 345
Saphira211 says:
O my gosh! She had to kill off two characters, I only hope its not..i shoudldn't. Its to scary to think about!!! I hope its good, well I mean I know it will be!
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 7:59 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
*Falls off the chair* Did I just read that right. *laughs hysterically* All this just because its the 7th book. Come on. I mean, the book is popular but setting phone lines is a bit over the edge, isn't it? Maybe there will be "upset teenagers" out there but I'm sure that with the many sites out there talking about HP, they won't need it. THey could just come here and let all their disappointment out.
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 8:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
mizmelissathomas says:
Ummm i've NEVER heard of take that. I had to google them. I sincerely hope that the last book ( being that in and of itself, the l a s t...) is so disturbing as to upset kids everywhere. I don't think that's what J.K. had in mind when dreaming this up so long ago.
Posted Feb 9, 2007 at 12:15 AM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
(Moderator)
Points: 13698
Lord Zimkel says:
I'm not even going to rant about this. I've got one thing to say: Cheers to the weakness of western civilization; this article stands as proof that it is growing every stronger. Yippy! :P
Posted Feb 9, 2007 at 5:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
Uhm. Okay...=/
This is a little but OTT but then again, they set up help lines when Take That split up...so I don't see why not!
Posted Feb 10, 2007 at 1:20 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 419
Madeline Belle says:
As indeed needed! ;)
I wish they had one for the united states, I mean for some of us, myself included, this is been a major part of our childhood, a major influence and part. Which I am very thankful for, I love Harry Potter and it has meant so much to me. *tear*
xoox Belle
Posted Feb 10, 2007 at 3:24 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 419
Madeline Belle says:
I did kind of laugh when I read it, but all in good fun.
Posted Feb 10, 2007 at 3:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2307
Queen_Democrat says:
That's very nice of them to set up a helpline for this purpose. It'll avoid depression and help make a lot of people feel a bit better about July 2007.
Posted Feb 10, 2007 at 10:40 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Haha, this is actually pretty funny, and the most hilarious part is that many of us will actually need the helpline! Gosh, we're suckers for those make-believe characters, but we're absolutely proud of it.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 10:47 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
oh my gooooooooooooooooooooooooooog....
SHOCKING
wow i dunno what to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i wAna laugh but ill need councilling after it ends l.o.l only kiding ..
but it has been a major part of my life...(i need to get out more)so i will be sad aswell BUT ID NEVER CALLLLLL
GUTTED!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 4:28 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
This story just made me laugh. Don't get me wrong, I think the helpline will be a fantastic idea, I'm just a little jealous we didn't have a helpline when Rose left Doctor Who. I really could have used the comfort.
And I'd forgotten two people die. Urg... do we have that number yet?
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 6:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
I'm going to need therapy for this haha.
so so so much
Posted Feb 14, 2007 at 2:44 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Oh, I wish it wouldn't be necessary...!!
Posted Feb 14, 2007 at 5:18 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6219
harrysgurl201 says:
A helpline? I think the U.S. should have one too...no I am only joking. But I forgot about what JKR said. Two others died and another one got a reprive.
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Wat in the world is this about? My God anyone who dials that number must be really one freak of a person. i mean, i love hp and all, but a helpline over some fictional charcacter? *shudders* wats the world getting to?
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 3:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Well it sounds like a silly idea, but hey, maybe some people out there would actually benefit from a helpline, I dont know....We will all have a hard time letting go - but not till after Ive read the next juciy installment!
Posted Feb 26, 2007 at 3:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 828
Elphaba_Thropp says:
That is so funny, like a samaritans for HP fans. I'm laughing now but there's a possibility I'll call it half way through the next book in tears!
Posted Mar 4, 2007 at 8:37 AM EST
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