Potions and Book 7 (was Why Harry will still study Potions in book 6...)

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No: HPFGUIDX 110845

cantoramy:
However, I shall reiterate: Warner Brothers' will not allow its most
profitable licensed character, Harry Potter, to be killed off. He's
worth too much, as are Hermione and Ron. If they are willing to let
him die, there will have to be a stupendous substitute for "happily
ever after." Otherwise, the public relations department at WB will be
working overtime for years.

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I have been called mercenary and cynical whenever I have expressed
this opinion, but WB is in business for one reason--to make money.

Bookworm:
If Warner Brothers changed the ending from what JKR wrote they would 
end up losing money. First, there would be the wailing and gnashing 
of teeth from the fans. Then all JKR would have to do is express 
disappointment in the film. Attendance would drop magically.

I do agree with you that Harry will be in Potions for the next two 
years.  What would the books be without Harry dealing with Snape and 
Malfoy in class?  I'm also reasonably sure there are hints and clues 
hidden in the Potions lessons that we haven't figured out yet.

Ravenclaw Bookworm