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A walk down 'Harry Potter' lane with a Scottish reporter 
JUNE 29, 2007 at 7:36 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Glasgow Herald
With just about three weeks to go till the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows we have a new article
from a reporter who was one of the first to interview the author, JK Rowling, on what has now become a worldwide phenomenon.
The reporter reminisces on meeting JK before the publication of the books, mentions the good and bad publicity and how JK turned the tables on the press. There are also a few lines from three fans that met JK over 10 years ago when she visited their school as a completely unknown author.
Will the Potter books be just as popular in the years to come, according to this reporter, yes:
I'm sure they will. Why? Like the best fantasies, she creates an extraordinary and intriguing world that draws in young readers and holds them there. Children often say they feel as if they are "inside" the story. Some of the later books are, frankly, a bit flabby, but open any of the first three at any page and what strikes you is their colourful inventiveness: portraits that speak, a flying Ford Anglia, Quidditch, the Sorting Hat, baby dragons fed on brandy and chicken blood aged 12, Jill Allardice described Philosopher's Stone as "an imagination in overdrive".
The writer asks: 'Will Harry survive?
Your guess is as good as mine, but it's worth remembering something Joanne said in 2000 when we were discussing the importance for the dramatic tension in her books of there being limits to what is susceptible to magic. One fundamental is that you can't reverse death. "That's a given," she said, "though in book seven you'll see just how close you can get."
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be published on July 21st, 2007.
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Student
Points: 222
The Pheonix Phlyer says:
Thats sooo Cool!!! I can't wait for the Deathly Hallows!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 7:41 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25342
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
OOO COOL!
Lucky reporter, can say they knew JKR before she was famous!
YAYYYYYY
:D
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 7:44 PM EST
Student
Points: 234
CLaRinEt PeEp says:
I need that book so bad!!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 7:48 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1183
loonylupinlover says:
How wonderful it would have been to be there in the very beginning before everything grew so big. I agree that it doesn't matter where you open the books up it is always easy to fall right into place in the story and to be able to see everything.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 7:48 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
shadowquill says:
Wohoo, in book seven we'll see "just how close you can get [to reversing death]". Mwahahah. We're on to you, J.K. Rowling! ;)
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 7:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
I hope that book can give me hope that Harry won't die!!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 8:10 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4041
Padfoot4387 says:
"That's a given," she said, "though in book seven you'll see just how close you can get."
I'd never read that anywhere before until now! I wonder what she's talking about. You know, who will be the person that will get close to death. That's very interesting.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 8:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1210
DumbledoresArmy says:
Wow! That's so cool I still can't believe that HArryp otter is almost over.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 8:18 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6167
harrysgurl201 says:
Ooohhh...how close you can get to reversing death. That is pretty interesting. I don't remember her ever saying that...
great interview!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 8:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3038
HufflepuffActress says:
One fundamental is that you can't reverse death. "That's a given," she said, "though in book seven you'll see just how close you can get."
Does that mean LV or Dumbledore or Harry. I wonder who she means?!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 8:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1583
Bright Eyes says:
Flabby? I think for younger children the later books delve into older issues, which won't hold the attentions of kids who are rather young. Each to his own I suppose.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 8:33 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 89
~2obcessed~^.^ says:
Jill Allardice described Philosopher's Stone as "an imagination in overdrive".
Thats for sure! It amazes me that she came up with all her her ideas in a small cafe
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 8:41 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4397
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Of course the Potter books are still going to stay big. It's just like Lord of the Rings, if not better.
~Drish~
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 8:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 155
Wenyi says:
I cant wait for the book! (:
and i really hope harry will survive.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 8:59 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
sno-chik says:
Verry cool. And I guess we will see houw close we can get to death. How many people will be sad once they are done reading the last book? *raises hand egerly*
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 9:01 PM EST
Squib
Points: 124
yourxmorsmordre says:
Reading that we'll see just how close to reversing death that one can get makes me that much more impatient. I. CANNOT. WAIT.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 9:26 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8072
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Interesting comments and perspective. The ending could be really interesting and may not be as clear cut as people believe. We shall see soon.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 9:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
more and more excitement to come. The tension is building and I'm sure I will not be disappointed.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 9:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1947
brenpotterfans says:
How lucky that reporter must feel now that they have met JK Rowling before all of this wonderful stuff happened to her.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 9:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2059
phoenix_feathers says:
I just can't wait!!!!!!!!!! Also, very insiteful of a 12 year old kid to say that- but there you have it, Jo's audience at its most meticulous. And I really do wonder exactly what it is that she had meant... "You'll see just how close you can get."
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 10:01 PM EST
Student
Points: 247
wicked_xx says:
I'm like freaking out. Tonight I'm going to read OotP and HBP again and look for clues on book 7. Can't wait!!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 10:05 PM EST
Squib
Points: 170
MisterPalindrome says:
There must be a lot of pressure on JKR to really be careful with her words. Every statement she makes is analyzed and over-analyzed for clues.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 10:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
One fundamental is that you can't reverse death. "That's a given," she said, "though in book seven you'll see just how close you can get."
Hhmm, that's very interesting and I've never heard that before! That makes me think of the importance of the Draught of the Living Death. I think Harry will have to drink it and that will allow Harry to pass through the veil on his hunt for Horcruxes in his deafeat of Voldemort. He will go into the realm of the dead without really being dead. I think he will have help of those who have past on -perhaps Sirius?
Posted Jun 30, 2007 at 12:36 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2672
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats very interesting. I have to agree. The first three books were more magical and icconcent then the other three. But I astill love the whole series.
Posted Jun 30, 2007 at 1:51 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2013
HP&MJ says:
One fundamental is that you can't reverse death. "That's a given," she said, "though in book seven you'll see just how close you can get."
Hmmmm. I was hoping the mystery of the veil would be answered...
Posted Jun 30, 2007 at 3:15 AM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26337
roflcopter (: says:
Umm... yay??? interesting... an interview... sheshhhh, all i want is the booook and mooovie!!!!! haha, anyways,err... yeah...
Posted Jun 30, 2007 at 5:44 AM EST
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