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Live From Studio 1A: Harry Potter Mania

Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:44 AM by Peter Giordano
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The Harry Potter insanity has officially begun. Even though the last installment of the juggernaut series doesn't hit book shelves until July, the cover was officially unveiled today, live on our show.  Arthur Levine, co-editor of the Harry Potter series, joined us to do the honors. After his segment was finished, he breathed a big sigh of relief (he was quite nervous!) and chatted with me in the green room.

I asked him how he was feeling, and as he said on the air, of course he has mixed emotions as the series draws to a close. But one emotion that he neglected to mention is the incredible sense of pride that he has for these books. It isn't every day that an editor can be involved in something that really becomes a classic, and has spanned generations and age groups in the way that Harry Potter has, and will continue to do for years to come. He feels that this last book provides an incredibly satisfying conclusion to all of Harry's adventures.

During the commercial break before the segment, Matt wanted to double-check with Arthur on the pronunciation of author JK Rowling's last name. Arthur was so nervous that he had a momentary brain lapse as well. He said it took him a couple of seconds to go over it in his head before answering correctly (Rowling like "bowling"). He was relieved that took place before the cameras were rolling... So stay tuned for the big release on July 21 -- all 12 million copies of it. I'm sure this is only the first of several Harry Potter stories here on the Today Show to come.

How do you think it will all end? Who is going to die? And most importantly, what measures are you going to take to ensure that you get your hands on one of those 12 million books? (Photos courtesy of Scholastic, Inc.)

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I'm curious to know if the 'favorite characters' are slightly different for those who read the books vs those who listened to the audio books. Jim Dale is an incredibly talented man and brought the characters to life in a way a movie never could. I never tire of listening to any of the HP readings.

Bill Fields, Atlanta, GA (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:20 PM)

Wormtail will probably kill Lupin, with his silver hand. Snape is not a true death eater, and will ultimately help Harry. Sadly, Dumbledore is dead. It will be interesting to see if Fawkes returns for the last book. Harry is the seventh horcrux. Avada-Cadarva curse, leaves no mark. Harry can speak parsel-toungue. Only he and Voldemort can pull off that unique language. As sad as it is that the series is ending, its exciting that the book to answer sveral questions, is almost here! We will still have the last two movie to look forward to..

Kenny Baker Elkridge, Maryland (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:20 PM)

I dont know what is going to happen but i plan on going to the bookstore and waiting in line then reading out of the back of the book out loud during the check out so everyone can find out who dies on the 21st!:)

Tomas, Franklin, ND (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:21 PM)

My husband and I have enjoyed Harry Potter very much ,we don't read much any more because we listen to the audio books , Like a couple of little kids we need to be read to before going to sleep . Any way can hardly wait for July.

H.Folsom Cove Oregon (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:23 PM)

I think that Harry Potter will triumph over the Dark Lord (sadly) because J.K. Rowling can only kill off one character as mentioned before. IF she does kill off Harry Ms. Rowling will probably be the most dispised person in the WORLD!!

Kelc, Thornton, Colorado (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:36 PM)

I think Harry has to die unfortunately as all fairy tales of old were designed to teach 'children' lessons about life. I'm sure he will kill 'he who must not be named' so that his loss will be for good purpose. Life is not all happy endings and will bring death close to home for all of us.

Catherine McAllistar (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:39 PM)

I don't think Dumbledore is dead. I think the big clue was in book 1 when Snape said he could "Stopper Death". It has to be a plan cooked up by Dumbledore & Snape to lull the death eaters into false security (and that's also why Dumbledore's picture doesn't speak in book 6; Prof. McGonnogell is part of the Order...easy enough to pull off). Pretending to be dead also frees the-I-don't-need-a-cloak-to-be-invisible Dumbledore to look for Horcruxes unobserved (this may even be revealed early on in the book, as it may be that Dumbledore urges Harry to stay in school, and to keep it a secret). Though I do like some of your all's theories, like the Regulus Black theory, the aunt Petunia theory or the Ministry's Gate Room theory. It seems to me the one who dies, besides Voldemort, has to be someone that would be unexpected and would make you not just cry, but bawl & wail. Some possible candidates for that are Snape (to repay his debt), Neville (to avenge his parents), Aunt Petunia (who knew more about the wizarding world than we thought, for a reason) or Malfoy (in book 6- Harry tried to help him after attacking him, and he seemed stunned & reluctant to go after Snape attacked Dumbledore...). Either way, I've started re-reading all the books as a countdown to the last, and I'm getting highly anxious...

Noah O, Denver, CO (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:42 PM)

I believe that Snape is on Harry's side. Even though Harry's father teased him much. He was fond of Harry's mother. I don't think Dumbledore is dead. I think it was not Snape that pulled his wand out at Dumbledore. It was someone else who took his form. Harry will see his parents. I sincerely hope Hermione and Hagrid and Ron live. I hope Longbottom lives too.

Dorene, Farmington, NM (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:47 PM)

1st of all, most people on here need to work on their spelling. 2nd, rowling has said a lot of things that people here, evidently, don't know, so let me enlighten you: 1) she never said she'd kill off harry. she said that she understands the author who would. 2) she has said that harry is NOT a horcrux 3) she said that Regulus Black is a very good guess for R.A.B. 4) she said that Dumbledore is DEFINITELY DEAD 5) she said that one character gets a reprieve 6) all of this information is on wikipedia. look it up. as far as harry v. LV, it's obvious that LV is going to die. rowling said that the last chapter says what happens to the survivors--if LV won, there wouldn't be any survivors. the only real question is whether or not harry will die in the process. rant over.

voice of reason, U.S. (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:10 PM)

I believe that the curtains on the sides are actually the veil that Sirius died through. I also beilieve that the Hallows (which is defined as "to shout or yell") are the calls that Harry heard when he first went by the veil in the 5th book. The silhouette of the people in the background could be the "Deathly Hallows" referred to in the title and the people behind the veil. In the end, I believe that Harry and Voldemort will both die (Harry being a horcrux)as a result of Harry pulling both himself and Voldemort through the veil.

K.Pardo, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:25 PM)

Does any one realize that Dumbledore is an animagous? In the second book, JKR writes that Dumbledore used to be the transfiguration teacher before becoming headmaster. I think he can transform into a phoenix. This is supported by scenes in the last book during his funeral when his body burst into flames (just like a phoenix does on its burning day) and Harry at that moment thinks he sees a phoenix rising up among the flames. This all leads me to wonder if the phoenix who saved Harry in the Chamber of Secrets was actually Dumbledore.

Joel Siemen, Brighton, Michigan (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:47 PM)

It is so amazing to read all the comments on this article. HP maybe a children's book but as previously mentioned by fans, this book transcends all ages. Probably transcends time when the generations of today will pass it on to the next. A big shout out for JK Rowling's work on HP. You have inspired millions. You have made us aware of how a young woman like yourself can and will accomplish goals as long as we put our minds to it. A lot of guesses are being sent on this blog, mine would be, Harry will not die but will be given a choice on how he will handle things with Voldermort especially on his final battle with him. He will have to choose whether to destroy Voldermort or save someone in danger. For sure he will be enraged by Voldermort's tauntings and probably killing one of Harry's friends or one of HP's newly found ally (like Snape or Wormtail). Mr. Levine said it is emotional because it is the final book and all of us would really, really hate it to end. I would have to agree w/ one of the comments that Snape will probably save Harry in the end or save one of his friends. Wormtail will be instrumental - - unknowingly he might be the reason for Voldermort's downfall...I guess, with numerous endearing characters in the story, each twist and end result will be heart wrenching. Whatever ending it will lead the story - we can be sure that JK Rowling promises a heart warming closure. Am thinking of 3 items that will help HP in the end "Valor, Love and Faith. I hope that the succeeding movies for the HP series will continuously improve each year. I won't complain if the next 2 movies of the HP series will last 3 hours...=)

Leia P (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:55 PM)

Interesting comments; everyone seems to have ideas on what will happen and who will be involed, sadly no one mentioned Nevil Longbottom. I think he is more important them people think being the other possible canadit til Voldmmort tried to kill Harry. I don't know if Snape is good or bad, he never killed Harry,even protected him twice (the quiddich match 1st year and shielded Harry Ron and Hermione when Lupin turned into a warewolfe in the 3rd book), but he killed Dumbledore (while under an unbreakable vow, did he know when he made it that he would have to kill Dumbledore or die). One person said they hoped the Malfloys die, I feel sorry for Draco, everything he is he was bread and indoctrinated to be. He couldn't go through with killing Dumbledore in the end and it seemed like he was about to take the offer to hide him and his mother right before the other death eaters came in. Plus, he and his mother can't be pure evil because they show/express that they love/care for eachother, and evil can not know love which means that there must be some good inside them somewhere. Whatever happens its sure to be a good book and I look forward to reading it.

Dee, Williamsport, PA (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:00 PM)

I'm going to have a headache from crying and be totally miserable for a least a day after finishing DH, especially if Harry dies.

Mariah, McMinnville, TN (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:21 PM)

I personally think the final battle will take place at Godrics Hollow, with someone that loves Harry sacrificing themselves for him. I view the ending as Harry casting some ancient magic at Voldemort and Voldemort casting the Avada spell at Harry. Harry's spell will destroy Voldemorts body and Voldemorts spell will destroy the scar on Harry's forehead, which we will find out is a Horcrux. But Harry will live in the end. Again, I see the story ending as it began. This saga began with the creation of a lightening bolt scar and will end with the destruction of that scar.

Allison Wells, Dublin, GA (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:26 PM)

I think Harry is going to survive and become the permanent! Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts.

BJB, Rochester, MN (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:33 PM)

Here's my theory: Dumbledore's death was a fake, pulled off with the help of Snape. Dumbledore will come back towards the end of the book in the nick of time to save the day. Just when Snape is revealed to be on the good side, he will die while trying to help Harry. Just a hunch.

Eric Hooker (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:38 PM)

from the cover it looks like you-no-who and harry are reaching for something and in the background there are people. maybe you-no-who said tht he wanted to fight herry one on one in a a collosiam and he agrees.

biff, waco MN (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:48 PM)

Alright. I love Harry Potter, and as much as I am dreading the release, I can't wait for it to come out. My take is that Harry IS a horcrux, and will kill him off in the end in order for Voldemort to be defeatable. Ron will then kill Voldemort, since he has always wished for the kind of "glory" and "recognition" that Harry has received from being the Boy Who Lived. If this is true, will Harry then be referred to as The Boy Who Died?

Kay, CT (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:50 PM)

Can I take a guess what the cover pic showed? Harry and Voldermort seemed to engage together with... something. I don't know. I am hoping against hope that Harry will not die.

Rose (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:51 PM)

Has anybody considered the possibility of Minerva McGonagall being a secret death eater? I know it sounds crazy, but in THBP she uncharacteristically demands of Harry information that she knows Dumbledore wished to remain secret. She also uncharacteristically lobbies to shut down Hogwarts after fighting so hard to keep Hogwarts open in TCOS (which behooves Voldermort more than anyone else, as it makes Harry a sitting duck!). If she is not working for Voldermort what did she gain by waiting outside number two Privet Drive on the day of the death of Harry's parents, without being there at Dumbledore's request? So far we have not once been suprised by a revealing of a death eater, as they are all obvious "bad guys". Who is Voldermort's "trojan horse"? Is it possible that, magician like, J.K. Rowling has used a slight of hand to draw our attention to Snape while the real traitor in our midst is McGonagall?

Amy B. (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:53 PM)

I truly hope that Rowling remembers that this IS a children's book and that some child(ren) may be devastated if Harry dies (I being one of them).

Carol Brown, Addison, TX (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:58 PM)

Omg! I really want Harry to live in the books but I have a horible feeling he's gonna die! omg im sooooo sad! I don't want the series to end! omg..Im serious that im gonna start crying when the book ends. *sniffle*

Maria W. Chicago IL (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 11:26 PM)

I think that there are a good number of people that may die, but Harry might not be one of them. In the Order of the Phoenix (that's coming out July 13! Go see it!) when Harry, Ron, Hermione, Neville and Luna were in the Department of Mysteries the book said that both Neville and Harry had a prophecy, but Harry's prophecy was destroyed when trying to escape throgh the veil while Neville's was still intact. Neville may have an important role because of the prophecy so he has a chance of dying. Snape may still be with the Order and could help Harry destroy the Dark Lord. The Dark Lord may find out about this and kill Snape off because of his betrayal, and that's just naming a few people. I also think that Dumbledore and Sirius are still alive, but in hiding. In the Order of the Phoenix, Sirius dissapeared through the veil. It said nothing about him dying, people. In the Half-Blood Prince, that may have not been Dumbledore at all. That may have been someone or something else that looked like him. Dumbledore, being as brilliant as he is, may have suspected that Malfoy was a death eater (probaly in-training) and the ambush or may have gotten a tip from Snape and probably "faked" his own death. Still, it is sad to see the series end but I am excited to find out what happens to the "Boy Who Lived" and I hope that J.K. Rowling writes a prequal!

Naja Brooks, Chicago, Illinois (Sent Wednesday, March 28, 2007 11:42 PM)

Dumbledore might be dead, but he will still help Harry in the last book. This I gather from the many times he says, "There are many things a great deal worse than death", to Harry. Snape knows this secret and helped D achieve this status (kind of like Obi-Wan Kenobi). I mean, she's played with us so much concerning Snape. You love him, you hate him, you love him, you REALLY hate him. JK is just playing with us now. Snape is a good guy! I think it would be hilarious if JK broke the fourth wall (like in Steven King's Dark Tower series) and called the seventh book a horcrux. You know? Can't you just see the massive book burnings? That would assure that many, many, many books will be bought, read and burnt... then re-bought, read and burnt. Repeat process. Now that's dramatic irony.

Darren Pope, Kansas City, MO (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:08 AM)

I think that harry potter is going to get help from his friends like he had in all his books? personally i think that harry i going to make it out of the war with lord voldemort save and sound . I have read all the books and i love it so much. i love the cover it is so cute

Keke King,Stockbridge GA (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:11 AM)

People who will die: Voldemort (Voldy) will definitely die...He can't stay alive - for obvious reasons. Apart from that, one of the following may die: Harry, Ginny, Draco, Snape (and maybe even Dobby or Wormtail).. Harry will definitely kill Voldemort. But after that someone else will kill him, or try and kill one of the persons on the list, and Harry will sacrifice himself for the other person. Why? Ginny - well obviously, everyone Harry has truly loved has died (his parents, sirius, dumbledore...) Draco - I think he will turn good. Then he will die to save Harry or Harry will die trying to save Draco. Snape - we will finally learn what Snape had to go through, how he's actually good (and did everything he did on Dumbledore's orders) and Snape will die saving Harry or someone else. .... I am also pretty sure that Dumbledore will have left Harry a note or a long memory in the pensieve telling him what happened and why...clarifying a lot of stuff.

Kavi Chokshi, Bear, Delaware (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:54 AM)

I am terribly sad that this series is ending...its like losing a faithful friend. I salute Ms. Rowling, and I pray that she keeps writing - she has revolutionized children's literature.

Rachel Clark, 13, Wasilla, Alaska (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:58 AM)

I've often that there were a few loose strings that were never wrapped up about Aunt Petunia's past. There were a few comments made to her by Dumbledorf that made me think there was more to her story. I don't know if my questions about Aunt Petunia will get solved in the last book. I also feel it's sad that the series is ending.

jo ellen Portland, OR (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 2:57 AM)

I think Voldemort and Harry will be locked forever in a deadly battle between good and evil; and sadly feel they both die. I sure hope I'm wrong!

Suzanne-Marie (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 4:00 AM)

I think that the curse Harry gets from the Half-Blood Prince's Potions book will play a big part, the curse that he used to cut Malfoy. This was a curse that Snape (the Half-Blood Prince) made up himself, so it is entirely possible that Voldemort doesn't know about it (and therefore, might not know the counter-curse). And we've already seen that it's a potentially deadly curse. Whether this is how Harry defeats Voldemort or not, this curse will play some kind of important role: I don't think Rowling would introduce such a powerful and deadly curse just so that Harry can accidentally cut Malfoy in a moment of panic.

Jeremiah Whitmore, Flagstaff, Arizona (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 5:24 AM)

JK is making too much money to let this die. If Harry dies, in book eight there will be a resurection. Money rules after all. I don't think this is the last book.

Hank, Buffalo, NY (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 7:03 AM)

Looking at the small full version. It looks to me that Harry and Voldemort are either through the veil, or passing through the veil (From the department of mysteries in Book 5.) And that Harry and Voldemort are actually waving goodbye. Also it makes me think of Shakespearian theatre and they are taking their final bow after the final act at the end of their show. Does anyone else notice what might be Slytherin's locket hanging from Harry's neck?

john doe, seattle, washington (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 7:20 AM)

I really hope the ending is satisfying. Reading the series,and becoming attatched to the characters. It's hard to belive the series is ending. These books have brought something magic into my family. The love of reading, and the love of reading together. Reading the series to my 3 daughters has bruoght us closer together. I can't wait to go to the book realese party and walk away with two or three copies!! I just can't stop reading even when it's time to put the girls to bed!!!

Jennifer Decena, Nevada, Iowa (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:26 AM)

The Potter series constitutes a classic good versus evil epic. Harry must survive so that good defeats bad. Harry has throughout the series taken the right path rather than the easy. Perhaps it was his Muggle upbringing but from the first he was able to tell Malfoy he was capable of selecting is own friends. Snape most likely will pull through on the good side, he and Dumbledore had a strange and entwined history but he had Dumbledore's trust. Snape's reaction towards Harry was not entirely antagonistic but one of someone who whated Harry to be all his mother was but disdained of any traits that he saw as Harry's father's. Book seven has a lot of loose ends to weave together and I will be re-reading HBP before DH comes out. I am wondering if Filch will ever perform magic, maybe Hagrid will get a wand!

K. E. Wright, Sterling, Va (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 10:05 AM)

I think the cover implies a "team-up" of sorts between Harry and Voldemort to fight a common enemy. But that's just me.

Anonymous (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 10:36 AM)

i think that harry will die but so will he-who-must-not-be-named

shawn reopelle, butte, montana (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:56 PM)

I don't think that Ms. Rowling would be as cruel to the readers to kill our favorite boy wizard, but I do think one of Harry's two best friends is going to be killed. I don't want to speculate any farther. I'm content to wait for the book -- I'm really looking forward to the fifth movie, as well. That will be two weeks of my summer in a row where everything will be overwhelming.

Laura McKenney, White Hall, Arkansas (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 2:21 PM)

I have loved Harry Potter since I was in middle school. Now I am a grow married woman and my love still hasn't changed. This will be an amazing summer, with both the book and the movie due out in July! As far as prediciting what will happen in DH, the one quote that stands out in my mind is, "neither can live while the other survives!"

c. wagner (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 2:29 PM)

Wow! I've read some interesting theories about horcruxes and the veil. It really makes one think...

J.K. Freeman, League City, TX (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 2:32 PM)

I must admit, I am living proof of somebody who never read that much and because of JK Rowling's books, I am now enjoy reading and do it more often. I'm going to miss the Harry Potter books mostly because of all the fun times I've had over the years reading the books, speculating on what will come next, watching the movies, going on the message boards and reading them to my younger brother. The Harry Potter books have taught me so much about life, love and losss and I might add that I owe my good grades to Miss Hermione Granger who encouraged me to try my hardest and taught me to love school. If I could personally thank JK Rowling for all the guidance her books have provided me, than I would, but I suppose continuing to read and buy her books will certainly be payment enough. I'd wish her good luck in the future but it would appear that it's already with her. Thank you, JK Rowling, for all that you've done in my life and I only hope you can continue to inspire more people with you gift of writing, just as you inspired me!

Maggie Suter, Rochester, New York (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 3:19 PM)

i think that harry,ron and hermine is going to have to sacrifice himself to deatroy voldemoort i also think that to kill voldemort ron and hermine find harry and they cast 3 last hope spells wich inner lock and cause an expolsion which kills harry but flocks will save him agan and voldemort will die instintly. There will not be a cheesy ending with ron and hermine or any chessey ending

????????????????????????/ (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 4:50 PM)

Harry Potter. What can you say? It has been one of my most favorite books ever. I just love Rowling, her writing, and this story. There's nothing that I can say that TRULY illustrates how much I love the Harry Potter series. I have never seen a writer write that good, allowing the reader to depict an exact image when reading a piece. I have read these books almost twice, except for Half-Blood Prince, which I have read 3 times. I JUST LOVE THEM!!!! Rowling has been given me something to look forward to, something that makes me happy. I believe the seventh book, as so many predict, will be history making.... one of the best ever (not to mention how many there'll be sold in the first 24 hours). One thing is that I just cannot wait 'till the last book. So many questions it will answer and so many hearts it will sadden. Who will be the two characters that Rowling has advised us will die? Who will die, Harry or Voldemort? Who will be the new teachers at Hogwarts? Whose side is Snape really on? Who is R.A.B? Can Dumbledore talk to Harry via the portrait in his office? Will Harry be able to communicate with Sirius through the mirror? What are the other Horcruxes? Will Harry discover and inherit Fawkes, the Phoenix? What will Harry do at Godric's Hollow? Is Malfoy really going to come to Harry's aid (more specifically the good side) seeing as he was reluctant in killing Dumbledore and seemed afraid? All this I cannot wait to find out!!! Rowling, you're awesome!!!!!!! There is...NOTHING that I can say that describes how much I love Harry Potter...Now I have to wait, though I hate it, for the last and final Harry Potter book to come out. Harry Potter has been a really great book that has inspired young readers and adults to grab a book instead of what many are saying, video games and dvd's. But Harry Potter was not just an ordinary book it was more than that...

Fd, Detroit, Michigan (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 4:58 PM)

I have a friend who honestly thinks that Snape is a good character.But since I have read the Harry Potter series at least 20 times I really think that Snape is a horrible person and that he will die of guilt. At the end of the last book it said that Harry has to go to the Fleur's and Bill's wedding before going anywhere.What I think will happen at the wedding is that Harry took Ginny, Ron, Hermione, and the rest of the good guys[girls] and went back to Hogwarts with the said he can from pro. mcgonaggal and looked at the Room of Requirement to check if a horcrux was in it and there was but it was a strange thing that the room was all wrong and they walk right into a trap of voldemorts and they have a magical fight and voldemort and harry both kill each other but since harry still has the one thing voldemort doesn't LOVE, he came back alive , married ginny, ron and hermione get married and neville marrys luna lovegood. hagrid marrys the big woman and they all live happiely ever after. I dont want the series to end but it has to sooner or later! Thank you for a wonderful series J.K. rowling.

Marissa Smith Las Vegas,Nevada (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 6:58 PM)

I noticed that both Voldemort and Harry are wandless. It's well known that they can't fight with their wands due to prior incatum (sp?) so it's most likely that this is a scene from their final battle. Perhaps one of their wands was destroyed, one flew up into the air, and thats what they're reaching for. Also, the figures in the background look like they could be two things: death eaters or dementors. I think that the dementors will play a significant role in this book be cause if Harry is a horcrux (which I think he is) and dementors can suck SOULS out of people then maybe there is a way for them to suck out Lord Voldemort's soul from him without significantly harming Harry. Well, the only people who really know what is going to happen is J.K.R., her editors, and the illustrators. I can't wait untill July 21!

Laura K, Avon Grove PA (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 7:16 PM)

I think that harry will die.but he comes back as a ghost and kills off voldumort.

sara PHENIX OR (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 7:25 PM)

I think Voldemort will have a new wand so he can try and kill off Harry. In book 6 it says the wand-maker guy (can't think of his name right now) who sold Harry his wand (which was made from the same phoenix tail as Voldemort's) has come up missing. Obviously Voldemort figured out in the Order of the Phoenix that the two wands kind of canceled each other out and he couldn't kill off Harry, so he maybe is trying to get Leander (?) to make him a new one?? Just a thought...

Kathy Webb, Aurora, IL (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:09 PM)

It is a very interesting cover. The locket around Harry's neck, the way he and Voldemort are both reaching out for something; I'm filled with anticipation. I, for one, do not think that Harry could possibly be a Horcrux, if he was then why has Voldemort tried to kill him this past few years? As for Snape... well lets hope he meets a sticky end.

AJ Frost Scottsdale AZ (Sent Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:10 PM)

I domt think that if Harry dies he would come back as a ghost because only people who fear death come back as ghost

Marina ,tacoma, WA (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:08 PM)

good people will prevail, all bad people will be vanish on the last book,long live harry & professor snape.

darnel (Sent Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:30 PM)



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