[HPforGrownups] Re: Death in Book 5

[rvotaw at i-55.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 48591

Lisa writes:

> <tt>
>  I've often wondered if the death of a Harry *fan* mighn't be Hedwig <BR>
> after J.K. Rowling stated in chat that Harry *may* get a new pet, but <BR>
> she couldn't say more.<BR>
> <BR>
>  The fan hint could be a device to throw us of the scent of a <BR>
> catastrophic human death so we feel it the more keenly, along with <BR>
> the characters. <BR>

Although I see how Hedwig could be considered a fan of Harry, as well as a 
death that would be difficult to write, I just don't see JKR killing Hedwig.  
First of all, though Hedwig is a pet, he's also servicable.  He has jobs to do, 
generally hangs out in the owlery, not with Harry in the dorms, etc.  Of course 
he visits from time to time, but Harry also goes to the owlery as well.  I 
could see Harry getting another pet that would be kept it the dorms with him.  
But what, I wonder?  Can't see Harry with a toad or a cat.  But as someone 
already said, if Hagrid were to die, what happens to Fang?  He is rather fond 
of Harry, so he'd be a natural choice.  And I could see Dumbledore asking Harry 
to care for Fang for several reasons.  One, something to remember Hagrid by.  
Two, something to keep him busy and feel like he's *doing* something for 
Hagrid.  Three, Fang would need someone he knew to look after him, dogs mourn 
too, and I think Dumbledore would understand that and want even the dog to not 
be depressed.

Richelle


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