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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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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
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1418
Wanta House Elf says:
Thanks for posting this. I am really enjoying reading her additional thoughts that weren't contained in the novels. I am particularly sad for Snape - who didn't really go out quite the way I had hoped. I would have liked to see his portrait in the Headmaster's office automatically after all he had done (I am sure other Headmasters died after resigning or retiring - not all of them died while in office surely), but at least these interviews explain why it wasn't there, which was a question I had. I would also have liked to have seen some post-death interaction between Snape and Lily - some acknowledgement of what he had done for Harry all those years and perhaps a forgiveness and reconciliation between the two. A proper send off, so that he could be happy finally as he dwelled in the portrait. He had so much pain and misery in his life, never much that could qualify as happiness. However, it appears JKR doesn't really like Snape that much, so he wasn't to get even that little bit of satisfaction. But at least now I know more of what she is thinking.
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 12:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Great inteviews. i wanna hear interviews fromthe trio, especially rupe and emma about the kiss hehe
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 4:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
I love all these intetwievs, it is so interesting to hear her own thoughts about the books.
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 5:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
WOW!! SO many videos going to be downloaded straight away! Thanks for posting Great job Rowlling :)
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 7:29 AM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3599
SnoopyLover says:
Finally finished watching the whole interview, and I must say that JKR seemed to be quite open about the book and herself. I felt that her discussion about how death impacted her and her writing of the deaths of the characters was very revealing, made it all make sense in context.
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 3:11 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
I watched this, it was really intriguing, but I don't understand why she killed off Lupin and Tonks for the reprieve of Mr Weasley, that's not a fair trade.
~Drish~
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 4:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
The interview is awesome! We finally get some answers about the books and tie some loose ends.. I love these interviews.
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 6:24 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 90
Bluexmidnight says:
Amazing interview. All the secrets revealed after so long.
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 7:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Awesome interview! I love JK Rowling and Harry Potter!
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 8:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
That was a super good interview! I really loved that they got to talk about the movies and the book.
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 10:33 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
fair fairy says:
At last we got it! We now knows what happens to Harry.
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 10:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Prof. Weasle says:
I am just glad that JK keeps on asking our questions, even after she has finished writing the series! I thought for sure she would be on holiday by now - she has deserved it for writing for us for *10 years*.
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 10:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
Wonderful to have some of the questions that we have been waiting to hear. Great interview! Thank you Ms. Rowling.
Posted Jul 31, 2007 at 11:05 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
I love seeing these interviews. It's nice that she does answer some questions that weren't quite answered in the book.
Posted Aug 1, 2007 at 9:58 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
I DVR'd and watched all of these interviews. Jo was amazing, and I love that she puts into her work so much of herself. She is an inspiration to all of us! I also like that she answered some questions besides what was in the book (background info...).
Posted Aug 1, 2007 at 1:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Great interview, definately the "all is well" ending is better than the original scar ending.
I read another report (Bloomsbury webcast)that Ron worked with George at the shop, but in that interview Jo said that Ron joined Harry at the Auror department.
Posted Aug 1, 2007 at 4:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 25
captivated n obsessed says:
Read the interview and im still so sad the series is over i want more. I feel like something bad has happened but im happy about it!!
Posted Aug 1, 2007 at 6:25 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
enthrallingAri says:
Thanks Miss Joanne!
It was an amazing interview. Atleast all confusion is driven away!
kisses!!
Posted Aug 2, 2007 at 7:28 AM EST
Squib
Points: 180
hermioneismytwin says:
Sweet! Wow, I haven't been on in awhile. But my computer takes so long to load these. Aww, but that is too neat that she did this for us.
Posted Aug 2, 2007 at 5:29 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
I'll only jut watch the interview now... And I can't wait!
Posted Aug 3, 2007 at 1:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Cool!This is sooooo nice.I've gotta check this out.HP RULES!
Posted Aug 4, 2007 at 10:41 PM EST
Points: 405
Lottielous says:
It's really funny the way Americans pronounce Edinburgh as "Eding-burrow"! Tee Hee :)
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 5:56 AM EST
Squib
Points: 162
Nevillesgirl says:
I love everything that she has said. I'm glad to hear it! Interviews are wonderful when you have questions.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 6:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1711
Hermione II says:
I'm sure glad she is still answering questions about the books! She left us with a lot of question she had said she would answer, and I was disappointed about that. The book as a whole was great, but she left me wanting more!
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 5:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1711
Hermione II says:
Glad to see she is still willing to answer questions. She sure left us with enough of them to fill several books! It is a shame she is not going to write more for us, about Harry, but I can see why she would want to move onto new things. I just hope whatever she comes up with will be as good as this was!
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 6:01 PM EST
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