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FEBRUARY 11, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: MuggleNet
Harry Potter book illustrator Mary GrandPré recently gave her thoughts
on the title of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and her feelings that the book is the last one in the series. She also discusses the process of illustrating the books and gives advice to illustrators.
Daniel: What do you think of the upcoming Harry Potter book's title, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
Mary GrandPré: I don't know, I think it's just going to unfold as we all learn about what it means. I think it kind of leaves you wondering what this is about. I think it's intriguing; an intriguing title. I don't know what it means yet, and it sounds kind of scary. I don't know... I hope it means good things (laughs).
Daniel: What are your feelings and thoughts knowing that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the last book in the series that made you incredibly popular?
Mary GrandPré: I'm anxious for this to be the last book as much as I've enjoyed the journey. It's nice to kind of wrap it up and celebrate it as a whole and to just kind of look back and take a deep breath and go, "Whew! That was quite a ride!," so you know... I'm excited for it to end and to find out how it ends and yeah, I might be a little sad about it, but generally I'll be really happy that this check's closing and that I can kind of go on to other things personally and creatively. Yeah, so I'm happy about it, I'm happy that it has come to this point.
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Squib
Points: 136
$!3nn@ says:
i can't believe she's GLAD that it's over!! how dare she?! i can't wait to see the cover....and aren't hallows like woods? as in trees and cottages and stuff?? i'm not sure...oh well. the excitement is too much!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 2:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
She's glad it's finally going to be over? I personally wish the stories could go on forever! I can't wait to read this book and finally get all the answers and seriously hope that Harry lives.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 3:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 606
kat_123 says:
Ah man, why does she want it to come to an end? It's so sad and she's happy! I don't get it!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 3:05 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
That would be an interesting job to have... to illustrate the books. Just being a part of something so special just seems like such an honor.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 3:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
I am so excited for the end too!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 3:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
Wow... Wow! It's amlost all over! I can't believe it. It's been a great journey indeed! I've always liked her illustrations...
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 3:28 PM EST
Gryffindor's Dark Lord
Points: 4430
Quidditch2008 says:
Well, of course we hope it means good things! Unfortunately... the title just sounds so creepy... I can't wait. XD
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 3:33 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
I'll be really happy that this check's closing and that I can kind of go on to other things personally and creatively
PSH! PSH!!! Sorry for taking up so much of your life. >.>
Grr.. She does such good work though.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 3:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 452
I heart HP92 says:
Ok. She sounds as if she wants it to end. That she doesn't care much.
Hmmmm. I don't know.
I'm personally going to be very sad, perhaps cry. Most definately cry, when I finish the book that is.
I hope she does a really good job on the cover, I'm sure she will.
I wonder if she'll have a color theme again.
I pretty much like her work, she's really good.
I could never draw like that, even though I'm an art major in school.
Can't wait for the book!!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 4:03 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Interesting insights. It will be fun to see what she has to say as she goes through this book, and then finally when it is all done.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 4:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1228
Hermy-ninny Granger says:
Can you imagine the pressure she mustbe feeling to get the last cover completely perfect. I don't blame her for wanting it to be over!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 4:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
I can totally understand her being ready for this to be over. Can you imagine the pressure she's under? Not to mention that there's probably some clause in her contract that says she can't do illustrations for anybody else until the HP thing is over.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 4:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 953
im freeeeeeeeee says:
Is she done drawing the pics for it though?
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 5:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
So she's happy? I'm practically crying my eyes out!!!!!!
But like she said... I've enjoyed the journey. And I can't wait to see what happens.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 5:04 PM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2755
Dobby says:
So...has she not started to illustrate it yet? So, I guess it usually doesn't take that long for her to illustrate the whole thing.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 5:08 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
Just another reminder that it's all coming to a close. We have all become so involved with the world of Hogwarts that we find the ending surrealistic. What can I say, the world of Harry Potter will never really die as long as there are those who will keep it alive in the hearts.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 5:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Oh i can't wait to see what the cover will look like. But of course, i'm sure that it'll be awesome, as always. She's really done a great job illustrating Harry Potter throughout the years.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 5:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
She needs to do it so we can have something to look at. I rwealllly love the covers.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 5:10 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Haha, Harry Potter has definitely made her popular... I hope she'll draw the cover soon and that we'll also get to see it :)
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 5:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
I think I would probably be happy after 7 books of it! but I'm gonna be so sad when it comes!! GrandPre has done such a great job on the illustrations!!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 6:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
Yea I guess she does feel relief now that the series are almost done...except the films of course...but she a great illustrator :D she's awsome !
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 6:33 PM EST
Squib
Points: 182
eccentricbluebelem says:
I'm going to miss Harry Potter so much, it really sucks, but in some weird way, I'm happy about it being the last book of the series yet saddened by the fact that it may be the end of Harry as well. hmmm :(?):
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 6:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 972
Professor Granger says:
I hope that if the author and the illustrator like the final book that it should be an amazing final book. I can't wait to see the illustrations from the book!!!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 6:58 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2307
Queen_Democrat says:
I sort of thought it was interesting. I also find the title of DH to be very intriguing, don't you people agree? I, however, feel slightly sad about DH being the last one.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 6:59 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
I have a feeling that this is def the last book in the series.
I am sure that there will be stuff afterwards but not a full length book.
I would like just a lil thing about where everyone ends up and how their lives play out after book 7.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 7:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
I've never been thrilled with her illustrations - too exaggerated and cartoonish. But it never detracts from Jo's writing - that's where the real magic is.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 7:27 PM EST
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