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GrandPré gives thoughts on 'HPDH' 
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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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1648
Scorpius Malfoy says:
Wow she doesn't exactly seem to be too sad. She kinda seems like she wants it over and done with.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 11:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 916
aishaishaisha says:
I know I will miss Harry Potter but I really want all the theories to be tested and to see who was right and who was wrong and I really want to find the answers to all the questions I've been asking in my head.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:01 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
the silos chronicles says:
I think she feels bittersweet. Its been a long journey for all.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 103
Kacka says:
I must say that I really like the illustration of Harry Potter. It just makes me feel like it's exactly how Harry POtter should be and look
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:06 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25611
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!
I love Mary GrandePre. she is such a great illustrator!!!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 680
Marietta Edgecombe says:
Yeah, she really does want it to be over.
I can't wait to see illustrations though.
Good luck to her on getting it exactly right.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1433
~*WitherWings*~ says:
How can she be happy HP is coming to an end :( I know i'd deffinatly be sad...
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:20 PM EST
Hogwarts Jewel
Points: 3268
Pelvic Thrust says:
I can't believe she wants it to be over! But anyway, I totally agree with her on the title :D:D
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:22 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Im sure she will get and idea of what the title means by being told the sort of things that should be on the front of the book:)
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 931
crazywitch says:
Yes the title is intriguing and I can't wait to see what artwork she comes up with for this one, the last one. :(
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2207
SnapesSorceress says:
I love Mary GrandPre's HP art so much that I have used her work for all of my HP tattoos. She is definitely the best HP book artist out there, although the Ukraine covers are also quite beautiful, I must admit! I'm glad she will have done the art for the entire US series run, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what she comes up with for HPDH!
SnapesSorceress
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Melian Potter says:
Interesting, but I thought she was going to say something about what the pictures, or the colors may be!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Cool, I'm looking forward to seeing the cover art. I think it should be purple, that would look amazing!!!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:37 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1197
Flawed Hero says:
I love the way she illustrates the books. I think the Scholastic book illustrations are more creative than the Bloomsbury ones. Can't wait to see Deathly Hallows!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
Hmmm... I can only imagine what this one is going to look like. I think she is right about us having to read the book to find out the real meaning about the title. I think I have an idea but I am keeping it to myself.
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Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
She is so lucky she gets to read it first... or at least know what going on in each chapter before everyone else... GAH!!! Oh well her drawings are really fabulous... <3333
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 12:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
LoveMagic says:
I can see how she is ready for this to come to an end. She as put a great deal of effort into this series and sometimes no matter how much you may love something, you are proud to complete it and enjoy all of your hard work. We have to remember that working on the series is much different from just reading it. I for one, would have the series go on forever, but alas, I know this is not possible. I hope that I have the ability to come to terms eventually.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 1:01 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hedwig86 says:
It does seem like she wants it to be over but she probably has mixed feelings about it, I know I don't want it to be over! I love her illustrations, she does a great portrayal of the characters, exactly how I see them.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 1:08 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 300
xGryffindorGirlx says:
Yeah you can definitely tell that she has mixed feelings about it. Like she wants the story to go one because it's so incredible, but I get that She wants to do other things as well.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 1:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Her illustrations ROCK.
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 1:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 846
witch_pirate says:
I know I will have mixed feelings too. I mean we will all finally know what happens to everybody (well hopefully) but then it will all be over.... What will I do??
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 1:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 603
Book-worm says:
She seems realy happy its over. Ill be sad but Im looking forward to seeing the cover she is a realy good artist. I wish it gave more info on the cover and if she was finished but anyway.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 1:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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loopy looney says:
I hope this cover is amazing, but i am sure it wil be, with Rowling and Grandpre working together!!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 1:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Carrie Weasley says:
How could she not be sad? I bet she just said all that for the interviewers. I mean, we all want it to last forever, don't we?
Anyway, I really can't wait to see the illustrations for this book. They're always really great.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 1:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 959
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
I'm really excited to see the cover. That will ( I hope) gives us and idea of what is coming.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 2:11 PM EST
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
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