Rowling: Could be Eighth 'Potter' Book

GameMaster · 03-05-2004, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cnn.com

LONDON, England (AP) -- Harry Potter may be set to grow up.

Writer J.K. Rowling hinted Thursday that she may not stop at seven books about the adventures of the young wizard and may write a further installment featuring the adult Harry.

In a live Web chat to mark World Book Day, Rowling -- who has always insisted she'll write only seven Potter books -- was asked by a fan if she intended to write books about Harry after he leaves Hogwarts, the academy for wizards.

"Probably not. But I'll never say never because every time I do I immediately break the vow," she replied.

Rowling, whose wealth was recently estimated at $1 billion, is writing the sixth Potter book. The most recent installment is "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

"I can't say when it will be released because that's down to my publishers," she said. "But it's going really well. I am loving writing it."

She promised the latest book would include more romance for the boy wizard, but hinted he would also face a terrible ordeal. She added that she planned to try a "completely different genre" of writing when she has finished the seventh book, but did not specify.

More than 16,000 Potter fans submitted questions during the hour-long discussion.

I think it'd be better to let the story end at Hogwarts. Not that I don't like the series I just think that writing an 'Adult Harry' series is kind of just milking the cow for all its worth and I'm afraid they might not be as good as the Hogwarts books.

Vampyr · 03-05-2004, 08:02 PM

I agree with you, GM. even though I LOVE these books, I think they should end when Hogwarts ends. It will make the ending more magical (pun not intended), and far more legendary.

ZebraRampage · 03-05-2004, 10:35 PM

I also agree with you two. It's because of what happens in the school that makes it interesting. I don't see how much will happen when he's an adult. He'll just be living somewhere, not around all his wizard and witch friends, and nothing much will happen. So think that the seventh book should end it.

Hero2 · 03-05-2004, 11:40 PM

*nods

It should end with the 7th book just to end the series of harry potter.

then maby a series for his kids.

Happydude · 03-06-2004, 01:39 AM

i dont like the books , too big....and i will admit the movies are allright, i guess you could say they are 'fun' to watch...

so i don't really have an opinion on the subject....so you could say...W00T, FREE POST!

Canyarion · 03-06-2004, 04:51 AM

We all know what will happen in book 7: Harry gets a relation with the Hermoin and their pal Ron dies.

I still haven't read the books or seen a movie, but the trailer of the 3rd movie was really cool!

ZebraRampage · 03-06-2004, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Canyarion

We all know what will happen in book 7: Harry gets a relation with the Hermoin and their pal Ron dies.

I still haven't read the books or seen a movie, but the trailer of the 3rd movie was really cool!

Well, that's just one of the few possiblities..but I do agree that someone will die, just like in the 5th book. Obviously, there is going to be a final showdown between Harry and Voldermort, so..it will definitely have to end, because that is the main part of the story. So seven books is what it should stay at.

Canyarion · 03-06-2004, 02:44 PM

Well they could give him a sidequest... like in Zelda games.

GameMaster · 03-06-2004, 03:33 PM

I don't think Harry and Hermione marry, I think Ron and Hermione marry because they're always arguing and stuff and when they get older that should transform into wild attraction.

thatmariolover · 03-06-2004, 04:18 PM

Oh, Ron and Hermione are both into each other. And they both kind of know it. But Ron's worried because of the whole Krum situation (Hermione visited him over the summer before book 5). And Hermione knows where she sits with Harry. She's wants to be his friend, but with Ron, she's weird. In several books they're really awkward about hugging each other.

At any rate, I would definately appreciate more books afterwards. Harry and the gang know so little about magic compared to Voldey and his followers, so unless he starts picking up the pace I'm going to want more books to see how powerful he really gets.

Yugi Starwind · 03-06-2004, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Canyarion

We all know what will happen in book 7: Harry gets a relation with the Hermoin and their pal Ron dies.

I still haven't read the books or seen a movie, but the trailer of the 3rd movie was really cool!

yeah, I know. the dementors look like those LOTR guys

thatmariolover · 03-06-2004, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Yugi Starwind

yeah, I know. the dementors look like those LOTR guys

How can you say that? We haven't even been shown a whole dementor. Just a hand and the sleeve of a robe opening a window in one of the trailors.

I mean, I've heard some people who've seen it (early editor cuts) think there is some resemblance, but they said that it was obvious they tried to stay away from the Ring Wraith design as much as possible.

Yugi Starwind · 03-06-2004, 11:26 PM

yeah. that's what i mean. in the early cuts, yea.

Kitana85 · 03-08-2004, 11:14 AM

As much as I am obsessed with Harry Potter, I to hope that the books end with his graduation, or possibly one other... maybe a history or companion sorta like the other Tolkein books.

I hope she continunes writing, just, not these.

oh yeah, Fictionalley.org is a Harry Potter site which has a TON of fanfics, many of which are REAllY good!

DimHalo · 03-08-2004, 02:30 PM

i think that it would be neat to have more books because i Love Harry Potter, but the point that many people have made about it taking away from the legend of the books makes a lot of sense... so I guess i just would like for her to keep writing, maybe not necessarily adding on to the HP adventures, but could follow something else

the thing with what happens in the 7th book: no, Harry and Hermione don't get together, it hasn't been set up that way..it is obvious that it is Ron and Hermione that hook up, I have a feeling that Harry might end up with a muggle but that has no fact behind it (just would be an interesting twist)

don't know about the dementors, i think they would try to keep it original

And the final showdown between Harry and voldemort definately depends on whether or not Rowling plans on keeping the HP books going...because if she does Voldemort will have to be a part of them or they just wouldn;t be as exciting