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JANUARY 29, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Reuters via Yahoo! News
The South Bank Awards
took place at the Dorchester Hotel in London today with Lord Richard Attenborough presenting author J.K. Rowling an award for outstanding achievement in the arts in recognition of the Harry Potter series.
In an backstage interview from the event Rowling states that finishing the series was "more painful than getting divorced" and that she has finished writing about Harry:
It has been the worst break-up of my life - far worse than splitting up with any man.
But it has also been wonderful to stop and draw breath and think, 'My God, look what's happened with an idea I had 17 years ago on a train.'
I think I've definitely finished his story. I said seven books and there have been seven.
You can view pictures from the event here, here and here courtesy of Wire Image, Getty Images and Rex Features.
UPDATE: You can now view some interviews with JKR here, here, here and here courtesy of UHPand TLC.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
Wow, that would be pretty painful. It was a huge series, so it must have been pretty bad. I hope she knows she doesn't have to end it here, just keep on writing more :)
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 2:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 803
ShiningShina says:
Well that's not really huge news. I mean, we've known for a long time that there was never really any chance of her doing more than 7 books. Still, so incredibly sad.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 2:30 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
Horcrunks says:
If she said she only doing seven then fine. It breaks my heart that there will be no more Harry Potter books to read, but I heard that she will write an encyclopedia saying what all of the characters are currently doing, and she is writing the detective novel which I will be sure to read!!!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 3:09 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
WOOOO!
YAY for JKR!
:D
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 3:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1597
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Yes it's sad that there will be no more Harry, but i also think it's kind of good to stop write about him when she is on the top.
(\_/)
(o.o)
(___)
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 3:54 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Well deserved award. Interesting comments in the interview. Too bad that she feels so much pain in regards to the book. I would have suggested she write another to help reduce that pain, maybe a reconcilation could be worked out.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 4:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
"more painful than getting divorced" she is sooo nice.. I am soo sad now.. she is perfect!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 4:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3281
Tenshi says:
That is crazy though... living with the idea for 17 years... I wonder if any of us will have the chance to experience anything like that even on a small level
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 4:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Congratulations! She deserves that award and many, many more. I really do believe her about being finished with the series... though I hope that she will write this rumored encyclopedia!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 5:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
It is kinda nice that's it's all over. No more waiting to see what's going to happen next. I'm reading the last book for the second time, and I'm loving it. Congrats to J.K. for the award.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 5:23 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
I'm rereading the entire series now (GoF is my current one), and I'm loving every minute of it. Great for Jo!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 6:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
It's very painful for fans too, to say good-bye to Harry! Always love and support Harry!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 6:43 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3073
Tikihaha says:
She looks so wonderful! I'm glad that she's drawn the line and finished writing about Harry - although I would love to keep reading and reading, it's good to know that she has finished on top.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 7:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
Stacki says:
GLAD/SAD
I have mixed feelings as well! I feel that it was one of the most difficult times in my life... having to finish the last book, and I still am sad about it! But, The movies keep me company... and I continue to read it again!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 7:12 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That's awesome! I'm glad she got the award :D
~Drish~
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 7:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 285
NicoleHalliwell says:
Congrats Jo! I'm still mourning and in this "Harry Potter depression." Some days are good and some are bad! It's nice to know the ending, but still missing the fact that there will be no more clues to a next book and the excitement of getting the book on midnight. Definitely going to miss that.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 8:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
Severus' Advocate says:
Is she really writing a detective novel? It is sad that there will never be any more Harry Potter books but if JK Rowling keeps writing other stuff that will be great! She has said any future stuff written won't be as popular as Harry Potter but all the Harry Potter fans are bound to buy whatever she writes next anyway because the quality of her writing is excellent.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 10:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Yet, more awards. I couldn't imagine having to go through a break up with Harry! I would break down. I look up to her and all the she had to do to give us the last wonderful peace of Harry and his world
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 10:38 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3918
Hecate3fold says:
I'm sure she will write something else about Harry Potter. There is so much that all the fans want to know, she will have to put it all in some form of book to satify all of those who are still wondering about the world of Hogwarts.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 11:56 PM EST
Squib
Points: 130
RememberSnape says:
I wonder sometimes who goes through more pain knowing the potter series is at an end,J.K.R or us fans?
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 3:04 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
WoW!Interesting interview!JK is totally right.Indeed,its painful to know that the HP series has its finale and I was quite surprize that JK says that its more painful than being divorce.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 5:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Even though it was really sad to read the last page of book 7 and it tokk quite a while to sin in that hp is finished, i dont think she should continue it, its ready now. And she said that if she writes more about the hp word it wouldnt be about harry, and that would be really stange
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 7:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
Congrats to JKR on recieving this award. She deserves every one she can get!!
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 8:34 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Congratulations Jo. I understand how she feels about Harry, about how it was painful it was to end the Harry Potter series. That's kind of how I feel. I'm so sad that we will never hear from Harry again. I'll miss him, but I'm also happy because he is finally happy and living the life he derserves. I'll miss you Harry Potter.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 10:41 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
How wonderful! Congratulations to JK! As usual, she looks gorgeous! And the shape of that award is rather interesting too...almost like a lightning bolt.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 12:34 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
haha I love her quotes.
I dont know she survived the HP breakup.
she did a lot better then I did though after I was done with book 7.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 3:17 PM EST
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