Harry Potter?

Question

Do you think Harry Potter will die in the 7th book?

I hope he doesn't die! That would really suck.

Answer 1

I've read so many rumours and so many theories and opinions concering this matter and it's all really confusing at this point.

I am inclined to think that Harry is going to survive. Before you start getting angry and contradicting me, let me say there are several strong factors that determine me to cling to this opinion. One of this factors is the fact that JKR hates being easy to read. Harry Potter fans probably know how much JKR despises being predictable, therefore if most rumours and opinions support the theory that Harry is going to die, then you can be sure he will survive. You could contradict me with the theory that JKR wouldn't care about the public's opinion and wouldn't try to change the plot just because we have already discovered her intentions and have examined the hints she left behind so closely that we were able to figure out how the story will progress. But just think about it. If you were a writer and if the hints you intentionally left between the lines would be so easy to analyze that your readers would already know what the next book you're writing would consist of, how would you feel? Wouldn't it be like the book has already been read although it hasn't even been published yet? Yes. This is reason is strong enough to determine JKR to distort the plot so we could be proven wrong. Like I said, if most opinions side with the theory that Harry is surely going to die, you can be sure he won't.

Another strong factor that influences my opinion is the story's pattern. This story is based on the theory of evolution. If you examine the story and the books progress closely, you will notice that it all works according to the standards of evolution. And if you analyze JKR's personality and writing style, you will see that it makes no sense for Harry to die.

Most people think Harry is going to die because they are afriad of it, they don't want it to happen, so it's only logical that if they are faced with the possibility of it actually happening, their first reaction is to say 'Oh, no, it will happen for sure!' This general opinion that his death is imminent doesn't come from any reasonable proof, it only comes from fear. So there's no reason to form your opinions according to it.

In a way, it would be understandable if he died though. Harry is the main character, the hero, the martyr. He's the one that the whole war is based on and the one that the whole wizarding world looks up to, so it would be logical and it would add a much more dramatic tone to the whole story if he would be the sacrifice, if he would die for the safety and happiness of the wizarding and muggle worlds. It's only logical that if Harry was the one who started the war he should also be the one who ends it. The idea that his death would represent the last say in the war and it would twist the evolution of the wizarding and muggle lives is appealing to people.

But just think about it. In every book, Harry had to go through a lot, he had to go through a series of tasks and challanges. Throughout the books, the challanges and experiences he has been forced to live have formed him and determined him to progress, to evolve. He's a character that suffered a lot, but not without a purpose. Every book and every year he spent at Hogwarts basically represented another challenge, another task. He successfully completed all these tasks, managing to fulfill the progress JKR wanted for him. Reading the books and watching him evolve is like watching a man climb the stairs. Each stept was a test for him. Therefore it would only make sense that this man that is trying to reach the top of the stairs, wants to reach it for a reason. And it wouldn't be logical at all if once he reaches it, he suddenly falls off... would it? No, he goes there with a purpose. The last book is the final task. He doesn't have to sacrifice himself to complete it. On the contrary, he has gone through so much already that his destination has to be happiness.

Just my opinion.

Answer 2

Harry has been going through a lot. All the movies have been going great someone has to die. I no alot of people will be really sad. but something has to happen. If people are going to be sad that harry potter is going to die. Then don't because the real harry potter will be seen everywhere. harry potter is just a story. which people really liked so did I. I have to say that the same people in the same set of movie wth diferent problems is a big thing. I think it would be enough for them to do 7 movies. with a reoccuring problem(Voldermort).

Answer 3

I don't think that Harry should die.

He's been through enough problems already. All his life he's had to deal with a negative atmosphere at home and at Hogwarts. People were always treating him wrongly.

Looking at it from a writer's point of view though, I think it's probable that J.K. Rowling will kill off Harry because it would be a terrific ending. Who wouldn't remember the day Harry Potter died defeating Lord Voldemort? Harry's death would also be proof of dying for a cause you believe in.

I would hate for Harry to die, but it seems like it would be a great ending.

Answer 4

I really really really hope not!!! I have heard so many rumors, such as Voldemort and Harry cannot live together so they'll die, or Harry will sacrifice himself since people believe he may be a horcrux...I cannot imagine JKR killing harry, except one thing I heard makes me believe she might...if she kills Harry, no one will ever be able to continue the series later. It will always be hers. I didn't know authors could continue other authors stories, but I guess anything is possible these days. However, in all honesty, I don't think she will. The last word is supposed to be scar, so maybe the scar is a horcrux and it will disappear! I don't know though, but it is driving me so crazy!!!

Answer 5

In my honest opinion I believe he will. I can't remember exactly where I read this but in an interview with J.K. Rowling she said she wanted to end the book in a way that would prevent other writers from making more books in the series after she died.

The only way I can see this happening is by having something happened to all the wizarding community. Have them all die in a freak magical fluke or what not. or just kill the title character off.

Answer 6

Harry Potter can never die! lol

Answer 7

I'm not sure. I think he might, if only for JKrowlings own use because if he doesn't die people will hound her with pitchforks, begging for another. I either think one of these things will happen:
Harry is a horcrux and after defeating voldemert and the other horcruxes, must kill himself (look at his scar!)

Voldemort will win. And this is the collapse of the wizarding world, and why no-one knows about it today. *teehee*

Answer 8

"[Voldemort] can move faster than Severus Snape confronted with shampoo when he wants to." -Fred Weasley "Oh, very good....Yes, it is easy to see that nearly six years of magical education have not been wasted on you, Potter. 'Ghosts are transparent.'" - Severus Snape "There's no need to call me sir Professor." - Harry Potter "Mr. Moony presents his compliments to Professor Snape and begs him to keep his abnormally large nose out of other people's business. Mr. Prongs agrees with Mr. Moony, and would like to add that Professor Snape is an ugly git. Mr. Padfoot would like to register his astonishment that an idiot like that ever became a professor. Mr. Wormtail bids Professor Snape good day, and advises him to wash his hair, the slimeball." - Marauder's Map All of these they are just so funny! Probably the shampoo one! lmfao

Answer 9

You never know what Rowling will do, but i find it hard to believe that she would kill Harry Potter. You have to remember that these are books that children read and to kill off their hero could be devastating to them. I don't think she will kill him, Ron, or Hermione for that reason.

Answer 10

I really hope he doesnt die. Although, as a writer, JK Rowling is probably thinking about ways that people cant copy her brilliance so killing him off would solve that problem. But i would be REALLY sad if he did!