Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)

First, I love the Harry Potter series even though I'm over 50. It is a work of genius which will entertain generations of all ages for eons. With that said, I have noticed a tone of Rowling's growing resentment toward the Harry Potter character, which has increased with each of the last 4 books. I remember her saying many times that she was writing the series for herself. However, once an author publishes, their books cannot be for the author alone. The minute they sell their works, the author has a responsibility toward the public, the publisher and any contracts with studios and residual Agreements. From the 3rd book on, you can detect a growing resentment which Rowling is developing toward her main character as she begins to lose control of the books and is under increasing pressures with timelines and schedules to complete each sequel. The schedules are an unavoidable necessity due to the aging of the actors and a rush to complete each sequel before they became too old for their roles. I believe Rowlings did not like being pressured by deadlines and it shows in Harry's increasing tendency toward petulance, disregard for the consequences for his actions and increasing self-concentric stubbornness she has instilled in his character. Increasing in intensity with each novel. By this final book, she clearly intended to kill off Harry and irretrievably end the series. Only extreme pressure from her publisher, family or high ranking members of the British Parliament or Monarchy may have changed her intent because hundreds of fans, celebrities and other famous people who pleaded with her did not seem to make any headway in persuading her to spare Harry for the sake of the millions of fans and children. But it looks to me that she attempted to sully the reputations of Dumbledore and make Harry so petulant and self-indulgent with no regard to others that it would turn the fans off from wanting further sequels. If you noticed, she had him sitting in tents for weeks at a time doing nothing with no sense of concern or urgency about innocent people dying, suffering and disappearing at the hands of Voldemort and his followers while Harry supposedly sat around for weeks making no effort at all to expedite his mission. And to ignore the warnings about the tracking attached to those who spoke the name of Voldemort which resulted in loss of life. Or his insistence to indulge his desires to visit the graves and Potter home without concern for Hermione's safety or time lost while people suffered.... and yet, with each mistake, he did not learn. He only became more careless and self-concentric while Rowlings did her best to destroy Dumbledores character for no good reason. It did not enhance the story and she was still dropping bombs on his character even after the book was published. It is clear she has grown to hate her own creation and wants to be free of the Potter aura which made her wealthy and famous. I think she would have made the last book much worse if the publisher had allowed her to crucify the characters in a final act to destroy the series for good. Thankfully, most readers were oblivious to Rowlings growing resentment toward her own characters or were able to ignore it and still enjoy the book. The movies will likely make the time periods seem like days rather than weeks as written and they will soften the petulance and negatives. It is still an enjoyable book and wonderful series despite Rowling's inner struggles to break free from the Potter series prison. I don't think any other books she writes will do well. It would be similar to the actors of Star Trek who could not break out of their roles and finally gave in on the movies and conventions and learned to enjoy and appreciate their stereotyped fame and popularity rather than fight it. One note of interest was a mid 1980's movie I saw a couple years ago called, "Troll" starring Angela Lansbury, her daughter Jessica and a main character... a young boy named "Harry Potter." I nearly fell off the chair when I saw this movie about a magical kingdom, trolls, witches, magic and talking mushrooms. There were several things about this movie which made you wonder about the birth of the Potter series, however... the difference between that movie and this series is like night and day and does not hold a candle to this series. There are endless stories the Harry Potter series could do with the characters as grown adults. There is no limit to how many could be made. I hope to see more even if it is from another author as long as it is written in the same style and does not contradict the basic premise and past events. Nothing could diminish the enjoyment these books and movies have brought to hundreds of millions worldwide.... So Ms Rowlings, get used to it and think about how others feel. You took on this responsibility for the fans the moment you decided to publish your books and sell them to the public. If you wanted to write solely for yourself, you shouldn't have sold the stories to the public. Your responsibility is even greater because the majority of your readers are children and will continue to be so as more children are born and begin to read your books. You are an excellent writer for all ages. Now that your characters are adults, you could write without the same schedule pressures you had when they were young. But like you wrote into Harry's character, you need to be aware of what you say, write and do and how it will affect the majority of others. You can't please everyone, but you can have more empathy and consideration for the majority of the fans and how your actions will affect them. It's a wonderful series, so please don't spoil it.

I am a grown man. I am a thirtysomething. I have a mortgage and a bum knee. I pay taxes, go to the market when need be and give to local charities. I do all the things and adult is supposed to do. But when I read Harry Potter I am gloriously and whole heartedly a child once more. I stumbled upon Harry Potter quite by accident right about the time book III was coming out. My ex-girlfriend was a fanatic. I had seen the first two movies and liked them quite a bit, but not enough to pick up the books. To help spur me on, she bought me "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" and reluctantly I read it. I was rabid afterwards. I devoured the book in three evenings. I went back and bought the first two and greedily tore through those as well. Then, I had to wait...like everyone else, waited to get another helping of that delicious Potter lore. Book 4 was amazing. Best of the series in my mind. First time I ever cried while reading a book. In case you care...it happened towards the end when Harry wakes up in the medical wing of Hogwarts and Mrs. Weasley is holding him and giving him the protective unconditional type of love he had never had before. I too grew up in such a way and totally lost it in that moment. Book 5 came and I was once again breathless. Goodbye Sirius...man, that was a hard one to take. Book 6 arrived and as I gently but feverishly thumbed page after page, I suddenly realized what was about to happen and nearly "lost it" again. I understood the sacrifice and am happy to report was dead on about Snape and his part in the bigger picture. The we come to book 7. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". To tell you truth, I didn't want to read it. I knew by reading it would mean something I didn't want to end would be ending. I started slowly. A few chapters a night. Make it last...delay the pleasure as long as you can, I thought. It was so hard to time manage the book in this manner. J.K. hits so hard so fast that you can't put the book down after the seven Potters chapter! What happened to everyone? Did Mad-Eye really die? I kept reading. One more chapter and I will go to bed. The wedding happened then the ministry falls and Harry, Ron and Hermione run for it. One more chapter. The kids sneak into the ministry and nearly get caught. The prolonged stay in the woods. Just one more chapter then off to bed. They get caught...oh my? The Malfoy manor and the fate of Dobby. Ok, I must admit...I cried when Dobby died. Caught me off guard. He sacrificed everything for the boy who set him free. Ok, will just read til I can't read no more. The sword in the pool, the Gringott's break in and the Dragon Exodus was enthralling, but J.K. had better in store. The ace up her sleeve started when we see Neville Longbottom emerge from the tunnel and the Battle of Hogwarts begins. From then on it's a water slide ride to the end. J.K. manages to include every character we hoped to see once more. It was amazing to see everyone show up for the battle of their lives. The staging and eloquence in which the words unfolded, was a master class in writing. Just because the words aren't complicated doesn't mean they don't have power. J.K. does not need to overwrought the narrative to show she is a writer. Tell the story concisely with passion and control and you will have success. Ok, sorry for the segway...back to Harry. The fiendfire was great. Goodnight Crabbe, I never liked you. Harry understands what he has to do and transcends boyhood to manhood on his journey to the end. Ok, here is where I break down and cry like I did when I read "Where the Red Fern Grows". Harry turns the Hallow ring in his hand and meets the ghosts of Sirius, Remus, James and Lily. "You have been so brave" she tells him...there I go. I sobbed like a baby and am not ashamed to admit it. I regained control of my faculties and soldiered on. Harry faces his fate like you knew he would and at Kings Cross he gets to see Dumbledore one more time. Cue, waterworks one more time. As soon as he died I knew he was going to live. Truth be told, I knew in my heart J.K. would never kill Harry. Then Hagrid carries Harry back to Hogwarts and the people rebel. Mrs. Weasley nearly steals the show. Neville becomes a true hero which leaves Harry and Voldermort. Finally, the end has come. As a reader you could see it coming. The answer was so clear that the exposition offered was almost moot at this point. "Try for some remorse". The green light explodes and clashes with the gold light. Harry stands triumphant. I see now what the cover illustrates. Harry holds out his hand to catch the elder wand as Voldermort falls lifeless. Whew. I was wet with sweat and excitement. Nineteen years later. Where are the darn tissues. Once again I was caught off guard. J.K. hands us one last morsel of this spectacular world. We get to see the continued happiness of people we have grown to love. Little Albus. So cute. He and Rose will be like Harry and Hermione. James is going to be like his uncle George. I do wish Ron and Hermione had named Hugo, Fred...but that is neither here nor there. I will not criticize what I see as a gift. The gift of imagination and entertainment is as precious as any priceless gem. I have read "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" three times. I find it the best of the series, which is a feat unto itself. To end stronger than you started. To me that is the mark of the truest talent.

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I loved reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! It was so exciting and full of magic. Harry is a really cool character, and I liked how brave and kind he is. My favorite parts were when he learns how to use magic and flies on a broomstick! The story made me feel like I was at Hogwarts too. It has funny parts, some scary parts, and lots of adventure. I couldn’t stop reading it and now I want to read the next one right away! I think any 10-year-old girl who loves magic and fun stories would really enjoy this book!

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One last adventure with lots of puzzles to solve and many tear jerking moments along the way. A perfect end to a perfect series!