Re: Fan fiction in general was: MOVED from MAIN - "sequels" to the classics

[Carol]

Susan wrote:
> Yes, well, the prevailing wind on Harry Potter for Grownups is that 
> the epilogue is awful and that JKR should shut up.
> 
> I'm not sure if that's representative of the fan base. 

Carol responds:

I don't know whether it's representative of the fan base, either, but,
FWIW, the two views don't necessarily go together. I happen to like
the epilogue, especially the Albus Severus moment, and I think it's
great that she resolves some story lines (Snape as probably the
bravest man Harry ever knew, Draco and Harry no longer enemies but not
close friends, Neville teaching Herbology at Hogwarts) while leaving
many other questions unanswered and the interpretation to the reader.
But I think her post-DH comments undo much of the good of that
open-ended epilogue.

Carol, pretty sure that for most of us, the epilogue and the
interviews are two separate matters