Book1 “the Philosopher’s Stone” dealt with this stone and elixir of life.
Book2 “the Chamber of Secret” dealt with mysterious chamber built by Salazar Slytherin.
Book3 “the Prisoner of Azkaban” dealt with Sirius Black.
Book4 “the Goblet of Fire” dealt with the goblet to choose the champion for Triwizard Tournament.
Book5 “Order of Phoenix” dealt with this Order led by Dumbledore to stand against the Death Eaters and Voldemort.
Book6 “the Half-Blood Prince” dealt with Severus Snape and his old Potion book.
Anyway, what about this book7 then? Do you have any idea about whom or what is this “Deathly Hallow”? Would it be a living thing… or not? Is it kind of magical items or spell? Is it sort of weapon that Harry and his gang would use to kill Voldemort?
2007-01-21 16:17:59 · 12 answers · asked by Professor Franklin 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
PS: Do you think that Harry and Ginny would get married if they somehow survived the finale against Voldemort? I believe they would after I remembered their parental background: James and Lily got married after they graduated from Hogwarts while Arthur and Molly eloping during the first war because they believe they were made each other. (…Other hints from J.K. Rowling about their destiny?) What do you think then? It seems that Harry and Ginny suit each other perfectly….
2007-01-21 16:30:50 · update #1
Deathly Hallows! Very grim indeed...
Deathly means the cessation of life, of course. Well said; but "Hallows," what does that mean?
Questions of this kind have been asked simultaneously around the globe now since Miss J. K. Rowling announced that this will be the title of the final Harry Potter book.
So! "Hallows"!
Well, basically, the word "Hallow" means consecrated. Consecrated means the state of being sacred. And sacred is closely related with holiness.
Next, let us put the two words together. Now, we have: DEATHLY HALLOWS!
Since the announcement of the title of the seventh book (characterized by the hang man, of course), translators have tried to convert the English word to their own language:
"Harry Potter und die todbringenden Heiligen" (German)
"Harry Potter et les saints mortuaires/mortels" (French, "Deathly/Mortal Saints")
"Harry Potter y los santos de la muerte" (Spanish, "Saints of Death")
"Harry Potter e l rito moratle" (Italian, "Deadly Ritual")
"Harry Potter e os Santos Mortuários" (Portuguese, "Deathly Saints")
"Harry Potter ve Olumcul Takdis" (Turkish, "Deadly Blessing")
"Hari Poter i Smrtonosni Blagoslovi" (Serbian)
"Harry Potter si Ingerii Mortii" (Romanian, "Angels of Death")
"Harry Potter i sveci smrtnici" (Croatian, "Mortal Saints")
"Harry Potter ja Surmapühakud" (Estonian, "Saints of Death")
"Harry Potter ve Ruchot Hamavet" (Hebrew, "Spirits of Death")
Deathly Hallows could pertain to men, or wizards/witches, in our case. But then, it is not limited to wizards. It could be a place, of course. This could be the place of the FINAL BATTLE between the DARK LORD and THE BOY-WHO-LIVED (thanks, ER!)
Also, as "The Hogwarts Professor" says, "Deathly Hallows" could pertain to the FOUR FOUNDERS; or the HORCRUXES (as the Horcruxes houses a wizard's soul or SPIRIT).
Well, to cap it all, we would be able to discover its TRUE and GENUINE meaning after reading the book.
To end, I just say that there are plenty of time to condition yourself for the possible death of the BOY-WHO-LIVED...
But wait! He might not die at all.. but he can, can't he?
Voldemort and him could both die, because that is "one way to kill the merchandising," as Miss Jo had said.
2007-01-26 19:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Nicholas 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, I think it may have something to do with Godrics Hollow... Maybe? And the Horcruxes? Maybe harry kills voldemort at the place voldemort killed his parents? Which just happens to be godrics hollow.... I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS BOOK TO COME OUT!!! I've been following the series for about 9-10 years, so I'm very impatient to get the end of the story. Anyway, Have an awesome day! :)
I wonder if Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, And Slytherin all have hollows as well....
2007-01-21 16:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by Emilie C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm not much of the title explainer but i can tell u about the romantic part. yes, oh, yes, harry and ginny are perfect for each other. i was wating for 5 books to finaly get to the 6. and the grande romance between harry and ginny. i tought i would be bigger but never mind. at least it happend. i hope that they will get marryed if they both survive. something is telling me that ginny isn't just gonna give up on harry and let him do all that alone so it mite be that she doesn't live. cruel but possible. i can't wait 4 the book 7.....................yea, i'll buy her as soon as it gets out..........
2007-01-25 05:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deathly Hallow..
Death in a Hallow Place or ground..
Although, I dont mind the series ending but i dont want Harry to die.
I have grown quiet a fondness for the stories.
2007-01-21 17:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by A Lady Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deathly, obviously, means death, darkness and evil. Hallow means holy and righteous. "The Deathly Hollow" can only mean "the Holy Death". In other words, Voldemort will die, but so will Harry, because of that bond thing. It is a holy death.
2007-01-21 17:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mark Kany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hallow
hal·low [hállō]
(past and past participle hal·lowed, present participle hal·low·ing, 3rd person present singular hal·lows)
transitive verb
1. make holy: to make somebody or something holy
2. respect greatly: to have great respect or reverence for somebody or something
[ Old English hālgian < Indo-European]
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So I think Hallows probably refers to the Horcruxes. And they are quite deathly.
2007-01-21 16:27:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you really think Harry Potter is gonna die? a lot of people are torn between "yes" and "no" i hope seamus doesn't die. JK Rowling told WB that it was important for him to be in the movies. maybe he'll play a more important role? I think draco will die.
2016-05-24 13:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i first heard of the title, i instantly thought of Godric's hollow. harry will probably go there like he said in the end of the 6th book. i hope he and ginny get back together. i think it's really likely that they will. :)
I can't wait for the book to come out!
p.s. does anybody think draco malfoy will become good?
2007-01-25 11:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by K.A. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she said death is a main psrt of her life..her i'views..
no harry will not end up w. ginny.he's over n done w. her.also, he may end up w. hermione,or a regular muggle,or he may be dead.besides,he n ginny r nothing like lily n james.lily is muggleborn,lily is v like hermione. so alike..
harry n his gang will kill voldie w. something v poweful only 3 can produce.maybe they all will die.but not telling anyone my theory.
2007-01-26 23:45:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because one of the main characters will die- that's the whole point of this stupid book. This is the last book in the series, so I personally think she is going to kill Harry, that is the only way to make sure that another book can't be written. You can't write another book if the main character is dead.
2007-01-21 16:26:52 · answer #10 · answered by playdoh1986 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋