Time travels and spin offs WAS: Re: Greetings From Israel Fellow Wizards & Witches

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> Eddie:
> Welcome Rashi!  Have you read the series in English?  Insights that
> can be gleened from non-English versions would be most interesting.
>
> As to your question: JKRowling said that she wouldn't write anymore
> beyond the series, except perhaps an encyclopedia of the Wizarding
> World and perhaps some tangental books for charity like she did for
> "Quidditch Through the Ages" and "Fantastic Beasts and Where To
Find
> Them".
>
> But what does she know about it?
>
> Like the Star Trek universe, there is a lot of money to be made
from
> spin-offs and creative activity (movies, television, books,
> conventions, etc) even if JKRowling doesn't directly write anything
> herself.  There will be a lot of pressure to create something --
> anything -- that continues to be profitable.  Like Walt Disney's
> creation of "Mickey Mouse", an empire can be built long after there
> aren't any more cartoons made starring Micky Mouse.
>
> You'll know if my prophecy is right if you see a Harry Potter
hotel or
> restaurant: sleep in the Gryffindor suite, eat in the Great Hall
> dining room, and order for dinner the House Elves Special.
>


I agree with you Eddie.

I think that JK's big mistake was incorporating the concept of time
travel in her novels. Even if she kills Harry off, in the future
someone could (theoretically)bring Harry back, make it look like his
death never happened, and have many more adventures. It wouldn't be
the same, since these 'spin offs' wouldn't have JK's touch of
genius, but it is possible.

Since time turners were created by wizards/witches once before,
thhey could be created again. Or there still could be some remaining
out in the wizarding community. All a future author would have to do
is have a character find (or create) one of these devices, undo
Harry's demise, and BAM they're free to take Harry and do with Harry
whatever they wish. Sad really.

I for one really don't think I'd ever pick up a 'spin off'. It would
be a huge insult to JK, the future author having stolen something
that is so much hers. The 'spin offs' wouldn't have her touch of
genius or her heart in them.

I love the idea of spending a night in Gryffindor Tower, eating in
the Great Hall and selecting room service from the House Elves'
menu! Hey you should have to tickle the pear in the portrait and
make it giggle to get into the restaurant! Hee Hee!

Jenni from Alabama