Warner Bros. and Harry's survival (was Re: Potions and Book 7)

[Susana da Cunha]

No: HPFGUIDX 110858

cantoramy wrote:
"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.
<snip>
... WB is in business for one reason--to make money. 
They would never do anything to purposely cause themselves a loss--
unless it was for tax purposes, just like all American corporations!"


Well, that is all very true.
But if JKR refuses to make a happy ending what are they to do?
Refuse to publish book seven?

Susana