Death

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 56375

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, JessaDrow at a... wrote:
> In a message dated 4/27/03 10:54:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> silver_wendigo at y... writes:
> 
> > I'm curious as to what people's opinions are about the death that
was "horrible to write". I doubt Harry, Ron, or Hermione will die (yet
at least), but for a death that would be horrible to write 
about...I'm thinking maybe Hagrid, Mr or Mrs.Weasly, Neville, or
Sirius. If not them, then Professer Lupin. But what's the general
consensus? 
> > 
> 
> I think Dumbledore, I really think his days are numbered. 
> 
> ~Faith~


bboy_mn:

I think there is a strong concensus that Dumbledore is a goner, but
it's too soon; book 6 at the earliest or possibly book 7.

As far as 'horrible to write', first let's remembered that JKR cried
when she wrote Cedric's death. She loves all her character and knows
them more intimately that we do. The death of anyone of them is the
death of a loved one. Second, in a recent discussion, group members
were challenged to come up with an interview that actually said
'horrible to write'. There are lots of interviews that use that as a
quote, but NO interview could be found where the words were originally
stated.

I think there is also a concensus for Hagrid dying soon. I hate that
because Hargrid is the only adult that Harry really feels comfortable
turning to. For every conversation he has with Dumblefore, Harry has
10 (or more) with Hagrid. There would be a HUGE hole in Harry's adult
support network if Hagrid was gone; very huge, not to mention the hole
in Harry's heart. But, as much as I hate it, I guess I could live with
Hagrid dying. The only aspect of Hagrid dying I couldn't live with is
Hagrid being kill by the giants, or worst yet, by his own mother. I
mean, DAMN (pardon the French) there is only so much tragedy that a
person can stand (both me and Harry). That would be too much; that
would be too tragic for me to handle.

Ron and Hermione are safe right up to the very end. Sirius is safe at
least until his name is cleared or almost cleared and he has developed
a close relationship with Harry, then his life hangs by a thread.
Remus; I think JKR loves Remus too much to kill him. She said he is
her favorite character. Remus is also someone with way too much
tragedy in his life, having him die would be overwhelmingly tragic.

Personally, I think it will be a secondary character that moves to the
forefront. For example, Colin Creevey may get on the Quidditch reserve
team, and that may create a situation where Harry and Colin bond. The
extra work to burn off all the excess enthusiasm, and being close to
Harry for long periods of time, might mellow him out, and that would
make it easier for Harry to be his friend. If that happens, Colin is
as good as dead.

Could be Cho, I see a situation where Harry and Cho are at odd and
their relationship is very tense at first, but gradually they come to
an understanding, and get closer. They turn to each other for a
comfort from Cedric's death that only they can understand. They may
not have a social friendship, but I think they may develop a private
intimate (non-sexual) relationship in which they comfort each other,
and Harry grows to depend on her for a type of close emotional suport
that he can't get from Ron or Hermione. If that happens, Cho is dead
as a rat under the tires of an 18-wheeler (lorry to you british).

Neville could die, certianly may people think he will, but I think it
is too soon for him. His character needs to develop a lot more. There
are many many of us who think that there are great things in store for
Neville, and those great things will take time to develope in the
story. If he does die, it will be a brave, couragious, grand, and
heroic death. 

That is my story, and I AM sticking to it.

bboy_mn