Why Harry will die

[ceathena]

No: HPFGUIDX 61842

In a previous message, someone mentioned the fear that Harry and 
Voldemort's link is so strong that if Harry kills him, he will die as 
well. I've been predicting Harry's death since around the time of the 
2nd book. I cannot see any other way to effectivly end the series.

My primary reason, surprisingly, relates to romance. Harry cannot 
happily ride off into the sunset with the love of his life. JK would 
have set up a "true love" for Harry by now. I don't think either Cho 
or Ginny is suited for the role. Harry, despite the close bonds he 
shares with Ron and Hermionie, stands on his own. He will not leave 
anyone alone by dying.

Harry's future has never been clear. His desire to be an Auror seems 
farfetched due to the O.W.L. requirements. He has never had ambition, 
never seriously considered life outside of Hogwarts. The only goal he 
must complete is killing Voldemort. But after his arch nemisis is 
defeated, what will Harry do? His entire life revolves around 
Voldemort; he cannot exist without him.

Self sacrifice will not be difficult for Harry. He was ready to die 
at the end of Order of the Pheonix. I think, when the time comes, he 
will gladly end his life to save those he loves. It is in his nature. 
If he recognizes that it needs to be done, he will do it. Harry is 
not one to hesitate.

And then there's the practical side. There is no better way to 
effectivly end a series than to kill off the main character. JK 
Rowling has made it clear there will be no more books. Why would she 
decide to stop writing about the characters that she loves with all 
her heart? Why would she suffer such an abrupt change in lifestyle? 
Two reasons are possible: she has planned it this way from the 
beginning, the threads will all be tied up, and it would be tacky to 
continue. Or, she physically cannot continue to write about Harry. 
While the former is logical and probably a factor, the latter insures 
that she will not weaken. It does, however, leave the possibility for 
books about a new set of characters in the same world. 

JK has already written the ending of the 7th book. She must have 
something more than 'Harry kill Voldemort' in the last chapter. A 
wrap up chapter might not be easy to write when only on book two or 
three. However, the death of Harry would have come to her early on. 
Of course, she would have already put it into writing.

I realize this theory is flawed and full of holes. The proof is not 
direct. But, I've always felt that it is the ending that makes the 
most sense. If we were upset with Snape's death, how will we feel 
about Harry's?