[HPforGrownups] Harry's fate WAS: Re: RE Snape and Petunia

[OctobersChild48 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 155881




> > Alla:
> 
> > Alla, who sadly realises that Harry's death would be the only plot 
> > twist that would make her say good bye to the books.
> > 
> > No, I would not throw them away, they gave me too much enjoyment, 
> > but 
> > I would not reread them, knowing that there is no hope for Harry to 
> > survive.
> 
> KJ writes:
> 
> You are absolutely right, Alla, and I hadn't really considered 
> that before. I read and re-read books until they are dog-eared, but in 
> this instance, what would be the point of going through Harry's life at 
> school again, if he doesn't survive? This series of books has become so 
> much a part of the lives of so many people, for so many years, that the 
> characters are like family members. The ending of these books, whether 
> satisfying, or unsatisfying, is really going to interfere with the usual 
> re-reading of a story. I also could not throw them away, even if she 
> kills Snape, who is my favourite character, but I probably won't read 
> them again either.
> 
> KJ
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Sandy:

I will third this. I have said repeatedly, over and over again, that if Harry 
does not survive I am done with it. I wouldn't throw the books away either. I 
never throw a book away unless I have worn it out and have to replace it. I 
would not get rid of the books either. But I would never read them again, or 
anything else JKR writes, not that I intend to read anything else she writes 
anyway. I just couldn't read all the awful things that Harry has gone through 
knowing that he dies in the end. It's hard seeing Harry go through all of this, 
but there is such hope for his future. That is what these books are all about 
for me; hope for the future. If Harry dies that hope has been shattered and 
there is no point in going through all of it again..

Sandy


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