First-Rate Chapter Endings

[jenny_ravenclaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 35829

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "cindysphynx" <cindysphynx at h...> wrote:
 
> JKR writes great chapter endings, IMO.  I don't know what a creative 
> writing expert would say.  But for me, great chapter endings are 
> those that make it impossible to put the book down and go to 
> sleep.   Chapter endings that give the reader just enough 
> information to keep things interesting and raise lots of thorny 
> story questions.  Chapter endings that end in exactly the right 
> place.>

I agree with you, Cindy, but then again, I have virtually no 
criticisms of JKR.  Here are two chapter endings that stand out for me 
right away: 

In CoS when Harry wakes up and Ron is outside the window.

In GoF when Harry's name comes out of the goblet of fire.  I must say 
I was shocked even though I shouldn't have been.  When I read a book 
for the first time I am always just along for the ride.  I remember 
actually gasping out loud when I read that.

--jenny from ravenclaw, who apologizes for not adjusting the subject 
of her last post*********************************************