Last book woes

[horridporrid03]

No: HPFGUIDX 145514

> >>Pippin:
> I don't think this will be as much of a problem as some readers are
> imagining provided the book is judged on its own terms.
> <snip>

Betsy Hp:
I agree.  We all have our favorite bugaboos, but JKR will answer or 
tie-up only those things that are relevant to her story.  So, for 
example, the house elves may well remain enslaved, the MoM may well 
remain semi-corrupt, the Weasley twins may well remain amusing 
menaces to society.  JKR may give hints of changes to come: a more 
fair-minded Minister (as recognized by her readers), Hermione in a 
position of advocacy for magical creature rights.  But I don't think 
she needs to leave us with a utopian society, and every possible 
question tied up in a neat bow.

I think we saw an example of this when the Longbottom issue was left 
as it was.  And while it is tragic that there doesn't seem a chance 
for healing for Neville's parents, it doesn't leave a huge open hole 
in the story.  Personally, I think it was a choice that enriched 
Neville's story rather than lessened it.  (Of course, book 7 may end 
with the Longbottoms restored to sanity, nullifying my point. <g>)

Actually, I think the story line as a whole will be better with some 
open-ended issues.  It's more realistic and it gives fans something 
to play with long after the last word is written.  At least, IMO.

Betsy Hp