[HPforGrownups] Sadness in books (was Tolkien vs. Rowling)

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No: HPFGUIDX 32295

In a message dated 12/26/2001 9:16:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
Elizabeth.Dalton at EAST.SUN.COM writes:


> I am very much afraid
> that Rowling is headed for an ending in which Harry, if still alive, will 
> be
> just as maimed as Frodo was (emotionally, if not physically), and possibly 
> even
> the magical world that Rowling has created will have to come to an end, to 
> keep
> Voldemort or someone like him from returning. I am afraid that that is 
> *why* she
> is exposing the less pleasant aspects of the wizard world-- to prepare us 
> for
> its end. I am not encouraged by the fact that she so positively states that
> there will be no more books set in this "universe" after the seventh.
> 

Hello Elizabeth!

I would like to set your mind at rest....I believe that, while there will be 
tragic events in future books (like good people dying...), I feel that, in 
the end, Harry will come out triumphant!...and not mamed or injured in any 
way.  By the time Harry faces Voldy, he will be an extremely powerful wizard 
and will be able to hold his own against Voldy.  If he is injured, it won't 
be permanent.

GOF is a pivotal book - the story is lika a turning point - you know, how in 
stories it seems that the evil one has won.....but, then here comes good to 
save the day!  That same theme will permiate future HP books!.........my 
thoughts!

Harriet


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