References to JKR's quotes on upcoming deaths

[kiricat2001]

No: HPFGUIDX 98795

Massive snippage of Toad's death links...
 
> So, there you have it.  Either Sirius was the "one death", or half 
> the characters or better will bite the dust.  Interpret as you will.
> 
> Toad (who firmly believes Harry will experience a purely symbolic 
> death...won't speak for the others, though)

Marianne:

JKR also said that one has to be ruthless in writing children's 
books. She said this in reference to her husband, who was in their 
ktichen when JKR came in crying after having killed off Sirius, and 
advised her that maybe she shouldn't kill this character since it 
upset her.  I figure that if she really means it about being 
ruthless, then a bunch of other characters will die, too.  And, I 
mean main characters, not just someone who's been mentioned in 
passing.  Why else do you think there are so many Weasleys???  It'll 
be easy to knock a few off.  Either Charlie or Bill (or maybe both), 
and one of the twins.  

Marianne