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DECEMBER 19, 2007 at 7:58 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: TIME magazine
Even though J.K. Rowling was the number one choice by fans for TIME’s 'Person of the Year,' the Harry Potter author was one of the runner-ups
on this year's list. TIME magazine has a nice interview with the author where she talks about the books and answers 10 questions about Harry Potter.
When asked about going back to the series, JK's says:
If, and it's a big if, I ever write an eight book about the [wizarding] world, I doubt that Harry would be the central character. I feel like I've already told his story. But these are big ifs. Let's give it 10 years and see how we feel then.
This week's issue of the magazine hits newsstands on Friday with Russia's President Vladimir Putin as the 'Person of the Year' on the cover.
You can also hear an interview with JK here where she answers many questions about the series, courtesy of TLC's podcast.
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Northern Belle
Points: 3968
American Angel says:
RON's all up in heRmiONe, I think he was made Person of the Year because he has done things this year (some would say not very good things) to make himself more politically important. He hasn't done anything good or amazing, just became more politically important than he used to be. Hmm...I kind of expect the number one person to be someone like Oprah, haha. :P
Anyways, congrats to JK. =)
Posted Dec 20, 2007 at 2:01 AM EST
Squib
Points: 130
RememberSnape says:
Wow those were some good questions! And some even better answers,I didn't know what Harry encountered at Kings Cross. Thank you J.K.R. for those anwsers and congragulations!
Posted Dec 20, 2007 at 3:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
Oh wow! We finally know who Draco married!! Hehe
Posted Dec 20, 2007 at 4:31 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 630
Aberforth Puckle says:
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed just FYI, the award isn't automatically positive. It's for the person who affected the headlines most in the previous year. Before now, Osama bin Laden has been considered for the award and in 1938, Hitler won it. The name doesn't quite fit the reality.
Posted Dec 20, 2007 at 11:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1270
hmrpotter says:
I'm so glad she cleared up Tonks' House association! I've always wondered about that!
Posted Dec 20, 2007 at 2:44 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
I wish it weren't such a big if. I wish we could have a book eight. I don't even care if Harry's not the central character, I just want to read another novel about JKR's wonderful wizarding world.
What's even more of a travesty is why she isn't Person of the Year. That would've been so cool...
Posted Dec 20, 2007 at 4:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
SlytherinStarGazer says:
Thats so awesome that she made the TIMES list again!! GO JKR!!! I still think she should have been number one, but number 3 isn't bad either.. :P
Posted Dec 20, 2007 at 5:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
I loved reading some of those ten questions! It's nice to have completion.
One thing I just thought I'd like answered was if the sword of Griffindor was taken by the goblin in Gringott's when they were getting the cup out of the Lestranges' vault, how did Neville pull it out of the sorting hat to chop off Nagini's head?
Anyway, this still means there is the slighest, miniscule chance of her writing a book 8!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2007 at 12:39 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3465
HufflepuffActress says:
Now we know who Draco Malfoy married. I wonder if since it was mentioned that Tonks was a Hufflepuff if it means Teddy was too?
Posted Dec 21, 2007 at 10:03 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Putin got number one? Hang-on, the bloke that has the dodgiest background of any other politician on the planet?!! Hmmmm ... very strange choice ...
I'm glad she was in the Top 5 - she deserved it.
Stuff the 8th book, I'm hanging for that Encyclopedia!!
Posted Dec 22, 2007 at 2:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 534
~AlyPotter~ says:
Allright, well I am not one to judge but I believe that she should have been placed at the number one spot.
I am still happy that she made it to the top five---well, the top three!!
Hopefully we will get an eighth book sooner than 10 years.
Congrats to Jo on making the list.
Posted Dec 22, 2007 at 11:58 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
3rd place is still a big deal! Congrats to J.K.! I love the interview.
Posted Dec 23, 2007 at 10:15 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
sno-chik says:
I doubt that Harry would be the central character. I feel like I've already told his story. How very true. I think it would be awsome for her to write about the wizarding world. Cause we're all kindof part of it now arent we?
:) smiles :)
Posted Dec 23, 2007 at 3:22 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant time magazine, soon to be on Life Magazine.
Posted Dec 23, 2007 at 4:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
Maybe she will change her mind and write one, but this is a great honor that she really deserves!!!!
Posted Dec 23, 2007 at 5:07 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
(Moderator)
Points: 10339
Lady Lee says:
Wow after reading the link I got a few of my questions answered which I am happy about. I hope that she does consider writing an eighth book. I'd love to know more about those characters not of the trio. It'd be good to learn more about Hermione and Ron as they were central to the story but I'd also love to learn more about those characters who were also close to Harry like the other Weasleys and of course Ginny!
And although she didn't win, she had made a tremendous impact on the world with her stories. You just have to look around you to see what impact she has made and although she was only a runner up, in my book she was the real winner.
Posted Dec 23, 2007 at 5:37 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
An if is still an if, at least it gives us hope.I agree that it shouldn't be about Harry but about someone else in the Wizarding world.
Posted Dec 26, 2007 at 7:11 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
Wow! That is really awesome news! JK is such a truly wonderful person through and through. She deserves such recognition. Congratulations JK!
Posted Dec 26, 2007 at 6:28 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
IROCKMYFIREBOLT says:
She is such an amazing person and really deserved to be number 1...but its still awsome that she is number 3. Big congrats to her.
Posted Dec 27, 2007 at 1:10 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
I remember voting in this poll. Congratulations Jo!! I hope you write more ... and much sooner than ten years!!
Posted Dec 28, 2007 at 4:45 AM EST
Vertigo Swinger
Points: 4011
Topher2707 says:
I think it's really quite exciting that she's #3. I personally do not believe that we are going to get an 8th book, well, not the kind that everyone is hoping for. I really do believe that the only thing we are going to get now is the Encyclopedia, and I believe that other books written by her will be published, but I don't think that they'll be anything close to Harry Potter. I honestly believe that writing an 8th book would be taking it to far. I think it would start getting into territory that could be considered "flogging a dead horse". 7 was perfect. It told an amazing story, and in my opinion, that was that. The encyclopedia, or the "Scottish Book" as we're supposed to call it, haha, would be amazing though. It would give us a more in depth look at the wizarding world, and I personally believe that I would enjoy that more than I would another story about the Wizarding world.
Posted Dec 28, 2007 at 2:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 595
puremudblood says:
She sooooooooooo cool! She deserves everything she gets!! And an 8th book! Even if 40 years pass Il never be tired of her version of the "wizarding" world! I dont believe there is a better one anyway. J.K is the best!!!! years dont matter!!!
Posted Dec 29, 2007 at 2:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 595
puremudblood says:
Mo Squit Oh i understand thats what i thought in the beginning and partly now. I book about Harry will be too much, and as you said that dead horse plot. But her "wizarding world is wonderful, fascinating, best Ive ever seen, there have been other wizarding and witchcraft stories, but of them are so realistic so, humanly s lively and wonderful. I think a book about somebody else, not as long as Hp story but brief and nice story about a witch or wizard will be ok, but yeah she needs time so it wont be as if shes doing it just for money which I know she does not...
Posted Dec 29, 2007 at 2:10 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
I knew they'd tweak the standings. JKR had first place votings by a mile. Literally. Her votes were outstanding. Oh well.
~MP~
Posted Dec 29, 2007 at 5:40 AM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4278
Juicybit says:
Shouldn't the title of this be something like, 'Jo considers writing an 8th book sometime in the future'? I mean, yes, it is a big if but still it's more important that the fact she is no. 3 on some list or other.
Posted Dec 31, 2007 at 6:18 AM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26390
3.1415926535 says:
I really dont think they should award thisaward... because everyone does different stuff which makes them great, so you cant say one talent is better than another... its hard to compare them when theyre different...
Posted Dec 31, 2007 at 9:49 AM EST
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