http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/h...119836.stm


Author JK Rowling has said two characters will die in the seventh and final Harry Potter book, but she has been careful not to reveal which ones.

She told the Richard and Judy show that she had long known how the series would end, because she had written the last chapter "in something like 1990".

"One character got a reprieve, but I have to say two die that I didn't intend to die," she said.

She refused to elaborate, as "I don't want the hate mail or anything else".

Rowling said she could understand why authors might want to finish off their main characters in order to ensure they could never be resurrected.

She would not say if this would be the case with Harry.

However, she admitted she had "never been tempted to kill him off before the final because I've always planned seven books, and I want to finish on seven books".

This approach had meant she had been "lambasted" by several people, she said.

"I think they thought it was very arrogant of me to write the end of my seven books series when I didn't have a publisher and no-one had heard of me."

The author also told the Channel 4 programme she didn't expect to create a character more successful than the teenage wizard.

"I don't think I'm ever going to have anything like Harry again. You just get one like Harry."

On Sunday, Rowling attended the Queen's 80th birthday party at Buckingham Palace, and said she was "doing well" with the final book.

However, she did not confirm a publication date.

I don't want Harry to die. Or Hermione.

I'm sad now.

sj1600 said:

What about Ron?

She lives over the road from my Uni.

Just saying.

I havent read the books

Don't get me wrong, I love Ron. I'm just more willing to give him up.



However, he is all set to get it together with Hermione.

Yes, clearly I have too much time on my hands to be worrying about ficticious teenagers.

susannah said:

Do me a favour and pop over and ask her. Then we can all move on.

sj1600 said:

Its just a pretty average house, well, average for that area, but theres laser beams going everywhere You can see them at night

She wouldnt let me in! But you do see her shopping getting delivered from Tesco every so often!

susannah said:

It's just aswell I'm nowhere near. I'd be like a loon.


Just kidding edit, no stalker!
[Edited 6/27/06 7:34am]

sj1600 said:

Im sure there are plenty who agree, and live in Edinburgh!

I dont know how public that knowledge is though, our lecturer told us. Everyone refers to that area as "past JK Rowlings house" ! I dont even know the name of the street, lol, thats what its called to me!

uh oh...

XxAxX said:

how much ya wanna bet its Ron and Hermoine that would suck,but here's how i see it.. Hermoine tells Ron she;s madly in love with him some crazy shit happens and they both go poofeth.

While I think it will definitely b a Weasley that buys it in the last book, I don't think Ron (or Hermoine 4 that matter) will die, especially since I am guessing Harry will not survive the last book.

In other news, any1 else completely xcited about "Order of The Phoenix"?! I'm already trying 2 figure out what major early-spring WB release will have the 1st trailer.

can't wait for that one!

npgmaverick said:

if it is a weasley, i am betting ginny, since there is the blossoming romance between her and harry, and her dedication to remain with him, no matter if it means she is extreme danger in the last book.

i would put my money on voldemort and harry killing each other and probably ginny to die as well

for sure snape will be one of the soon-to-be-deceased

sj1600 said:

XxAxX said:

Snape must die - sorry but it's true.

No, actually, I'm not sorry. I have no love for Snape.

The twins may be the ones to go.

Pffft. I killed hundreds, if not thousands even, on the short-stories I wrote during my Junior High years.

Novabreaker said:

So what you're saying is, "Two schmoo!"

applekisses said:

Die, die, die.

cborgman said:

Not gonna happen. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny will all live. There's no way in hell Rowling would kill them off. Anybody else is fair game, though.

My money's on Hagrid and Snape. Snape will also have a major part in Voldemort's death too, redeeming himself but getting killed in the process.

I can't think about this too much.

It will make me crazy waiting and I'm already crazy enough.

I can't wait for the final book or the next movie.

I love this series WAY too much

Probably Hagrid and either Mr or Mrs Weasley.

Does anyone else think she might bring Sirius back?

evenstar3 said:

If Sirius is not brought back then I will buy drinks for everyone on this thread.

HamsterHuey said:

She won't bring him back - she's not sentimental IMHO, when she's done with you you're done.

sj1600 said:

But of all the people gone from the books, he was the only one not 'killed off' with leftovers. His leaving is stretchable. I kind of hope she will let Harry have a father figure after Snape and Harry are going to kill of Voldemort together... best way is to bring Sirius back. Really.

Ok so I'm expecting Harry to die - something about Voldermort having a bit of his soul in Harry etc (can't remember the name of the thing).

Anyway thought you might like to read the following:

http://www.davekopel.com/...book-7.htm

g3ajg said:

And I thought I was into Harry Potter!!

g3ajg said:

I think he's made some good points. I totally agree about the final horcrux. I thought that the minute I read that passage in book 6.