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!