[HPforGrownups] The Bull's Eye on Hermione's Back

[Dan Delaney]

No: HPFGUIDX 46170

On Wednesday, November 6, 2002, at 11:14 AM, Cindy C. wrote:
> Well, I'm going on record to say that Hermione is without question
> the death that JKR is finding Ever So Horrible to write.

Hmmmm. Intriguing ideas. But you're missing one of the clues that JKR 
has put out there. How would Hermione's death be the "end of an era"?


> Should Hermione be killed
> by Voldemort or a DE, Harry might well finally find the motivation
> he needs to pursue Voldemort to the ends of the earth.

I certainly agree with that. And that would definitely add some spice 
to the rest of the books and put Harry into a more outgoing role. But I 
don't think harry is very outgoing. He has an introverted personality. 
He's certainly not afraid to speak his opinion or to defend himself. 
But being on the offensive and going after someone isn't the way he is.


> you'd think Harry would think of nothing else but avenging his parents.
> But no.  He's more interested in child's play

That's because: 1) He didn't know his parents, 2) he's lead a very 
sheltered, oppressed life, and 3) he's only 14! How many 14 year olds 
do you know who would go seeking out the killer of their parents to 
kill them?

Cheers
--Dan