How far will JKR go?

[brwneil]

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Rowling has shown us that she has no qualms when it comes to killing 
off our favorite characters.  Just how far will she go in book seven?

In book six she matched Harry with Ginny and Hermione with Ron, but 
avoided saying in interviews that either of these couples would live 
happily ever after.  Will one or more of these four die in the finale 
installment?

Since book one, readers have wondered if Harry would die in his 
efforts to defeat Voldemort.  Many others feel that the chess game in 
book one was a hint that Ron would ultimately die in order that Harry 
could continue on to defeat Voldemort.  Is Hermione safe?

Then there is Ginny.  Harry's mother's love saved him, but she died.  
Could history repeat and Ginny die so that Harry can defeat 
Voldemort?  Personally, I like happy endings and would prefer to see 
everyone live.  JKR on the other hand seems to thrive on being 
different and surprising us.  Will any of these four die?  If so, how 
many and who?