What JKR's up to (was: Bad news ... for Slytherins- The Good Slytherin)

[Jim Ferer]

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Siriusly Snapey Susan:"I think Carolyn is definitely onto something
with this assessment of one of the purposes of JKR's website overhaul.
Did she do it to bring some fun to the fans? I believe so, yes. Did
she also do it so that she could "gently" debunk some ideas and shoot
down a few theories? I believe she is doing this, too, yes."

Carolyn is on to something, and so are you.  JKR is also gently
reminding us whose universe this is.  I imagine JKR sees some of the
theories floating around and wonders what planet they came from.

SSS: "I think this [debunking some theories] will tick some people
off. I've already heard concern [and maybe a stronger word should be
used] being expressed that JKR is TELLING people how to react or feel
about characters and situations."

Are you referring to the "Voldie" thing? I'm surprised people took
that the wrong way; clearly JKR was saying it in a lighthearted and
humorous way.  She always seems to have been a little mystified by our
tendency to rehab villains (read "Draco") and vilify good guys. How
cynical we've all become.

What's going on is a struggle for ownership of the Potterverse with
its own creator!  You are right, it's HER series.

Jim Ferer