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JULY 29, 2007 at 11:12 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
To add to the previous two interviews with author JK Rowling from earlier this week (which can be seen here
and here), Jo continues to answer questions about the last book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as well as discussing the lead-up to the creation of the series and more in an interview with Dateline (spoilers abound).
Additionally, actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson discuss the books and Potter mania.
You can read the transcript online and view the interview at the links below:
UPDATE: You can read additional information from the interview where JK explains some of the finer points of the final book.
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Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Hoot hoot! Just read through the very very long transcript! JK is such a great woman! I love how she said she must do an epilouge for Teddy... Awww! I'm going to see the videos now!
~MP~
∞
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 6:29 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
That was brilliant, thanks for putting those links up!!!
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 6:38 AM EST
Squib
Points: 101
Tripti says:
The interview was amazing. Thanks for putting it up.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 7:41 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2137
True*R/Hr*Love says:
I just read the whole transcript. I just really love hearing how she feels about the end of the books. It just makes things seem really real, because JK is the creator and she feels almost the same as all of the fans.
The parallels between both is phenomenal and i just love it.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 7:42 AM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
That was a great interview. I was angry at Dumbledore after reading the book but I'm not anymore after watching that. It just made me realize that he was only human.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 8:39 AM EST
Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8468
Prof. Dish says:
Thanks so much for getting those up! I missed the first half hour, and was devastated, but I knew I could count on HPANA to get the information!
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 8:56 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Actually taped it last night. It was a very interesting interview with all that were questioned. I liked Jo's interaction with the kids at Edinburgh Castle. :o)
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 10:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I watched and taped that interview last night! I love Jo Rowling, she's a genius and I'm so thankful for the day she was on the train and Harry Potter just "dropped" into her head! I hope she gets the rest she so deserves!
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 10:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
I reallyyy want to see what dan, emma, and rupert had to say about the final book!
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 10:52 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
I thought this was a pretty good interview, but I think we all know that there are so many questions left unanswered. Now, as with the movies, we fans may just have to live with being disappointed. I want to know who is Teddy living with? Shouldn't it be Harry since he was supposed to be the Godfather? Anyway...JKR please answer our questions!
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 11:01 AM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
This was a fantastic interview. I recorded all three parts, from Today and Dateline. I loved how she explained the decisions to kill the characters she chose. I also liked what she said about Snape. She herself voiced what I feel. Snape is not a hero. He was brave (extraordinarily so) but if he hadn't loved Lily he would have cared less whether Harry lived or died. In fact, he at first even asks that only she be spared. He was bullying, vindictive, and spiteful to the very end. The point she wanted to get across was that Harry forgave Snape. Even after all the years of malice. He forgave him and moved on and was able to look at Snape in a different way. That is very profound.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 11:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
Awesome. I love how we keep getting stuff even though the books are done--but, of course, Harry Potter lives forever,so I expect that we'll be learning even more information years from now.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 11:52 AM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3013
Extendable Ears says:
I didn't realize that this special was going to be on so early, so I missed the first half! I'm so glad that the first part is online. Even though I've been finished with Deathly Hallows for over a week, I thought it was great that they called so much attention to the possiblity of spoilers during the interview. Hopefully it saved a few people from hearing too much information.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 11:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 536
-Rebellion- says:
Wonderful interview. I just read through the long transcript, to really understand everything she said, and JK is amazing! A brilliant woman :)
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 12:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
I watched the Dateline interviw last night, and it was definitely informative. I hope she keeps answering more questions. It makes it seem like Harry really isn't over.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 12:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
I totallt watched it on T.V. She was great. She's such a nice person. I don't think she's ready to let Harry go, and neither can I. He'll always be with us.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 12:33 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 478
moonyspatronus87 says:
Listening to Jo always makes me feel better about, well, almost everything in my life. I guess it's because she brings reason and rationality to the world.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 12:42 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1008
PhoenixThestral says:
Well, that was an incredible interview! I loved it.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 2:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
More information, nice! i watched the interview on NBC, it was great!
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 2:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
The interview is really great! I am happy that we can watch the videos on internet!
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 4:09 PM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5162
Weesa says:
Brilliant. Can't wait to what she answers next.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 4:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Amazing! Agian with with naiming of Chapter 34... I love that chapter in so many ways. I felt like I was with Harry, And I love that. I was feeling his pain and his strenth. I love Jo and I will never be able to thank her enough for all the fantastic things she brought when she wrote about Harry Potter's magical world
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 6:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
I found this interview to be highly insightfull also! JKR Rocks!
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 6:12 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
That interview was beyond awesome. There is one question I would ask if I could. What is Luna up to? She wrote about her alot and she was an important character so it makes you wonder where she is now?
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 7:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
That was great, because I of course, missed three of the five parts! It was a great interview. I would love for her to write the encyclopedia, however, I would love for her to fill in the 19 years as well. It would also be awesome to hear more about the Marauders and their early years. Oh well, JK deserves a well earned rest none the less.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 8:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
HRH301 says:
It was a good interview. I am glad she answered a few questions.
Posted Jul 30, 2007 at 9:27 PM EST
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