Who will die?

[Balfour, Julie [HES]]

No: HPFGUIDX 34376


> "Olwyn" wrote: 
> There was talk a while ago about who would be the one to die in the 
> >next book.  What if it was one of the twins?
	<snip>  
> 
	Someone else (sorry!) replied:
> Oh no!! Not Fred or George, they are my favorite characters.  I think the 
> person to die is either going to be Collin or (Forgive me H/G ers)
> Ginny.  
> 
	I have a vague recollection of JKR saying not only that someone who is a big fan of Harry will die in Book 5, but also that it will tear her apart to write this person's death. (Can't remember where I read/saw this - Steve?)  I have concluded from this that it is likely to be Hagrid who will die - how much of a fan of Harry is Hagrid?!  He utterly dotes upon him, has done since he was a baby, (even though he wasn't around to see him grow up).  Also JKR is a massive fan of Hagrid's - she always lists him amongst her favourite characters and, knowing how much she values her loyal friends (see the BBC documentary shown over Xmas,) I believe that his character is very important to her plotline - I think Hagrid will die defending Harry.

	Mind you, I am not looking forward to reading it if it is true!

	Julie B.