J.K. Rowling: Heartbroken
On her Web site J.K. Rowling has written a diary message about just how difficult it has been dealing with the completion of Harry Potter’s story.
…I always knew that Harry’s story would end with the seventh book, but saying goodbye has been just as hard as I always knew it would be. Even while I’m mourning, though, I feel an incredible sense of achievement. I can hardly believe that I’ve finally written the ending I’ve been planning for so many years. I’ve never felt such a mixture of extreme emotions in my life, never dreamed I could feel simultaneously heartbroken and euphoric.
Some of you have expressed a (much more muted!) mixture of happiness and sadness at the prospect of the last book being published, and that has meant more than I can tell you. If it comes as any consolation, I think that there will be plenty to continue arguing and speculating about, even after ‘Deathly Hallows’ comes out. So if you’re not yet reatdy to quit the message boards, do not dispair…
I’m almost scared to admit this, but one thin g has stopped me collapsing in a puddle of misery on the floor. While each of the previous Potter books has strong claims on my affections, ‘Deathly Hallows’ is my favourite, and that is the most wonderful way to finish the series.
Thank you, Jo.
We don’t want the series to end…but we can’t wait for the book. Bittersweet, indeed.
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February 7th, 2007 at 11:04 am
I’m sad to see the series end as well but also can’t win to read it. I really hope that Harry doesn’t die though or Ron and Hermonie anything else I can deal.
February 8th, 2007 at 1:38 am
This is kinda how I felt when I watched the final episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You may laugh, but the stories were amazing, the characters real, and when it ended, it was such an intense sadness that I’d never know what happened next. Same with the Hogwarts students–their trials, their joys, accomplishments, etc. It will be a great book, but knowing it’s the last… well, all good things must come.
February 8th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Okay, this has just completely amped up my anticipation for the next (and last! boo hoo!) book. I can’t believe it’s almost all over. I’m sad but so excited but so SAD but SO EXCITED.
February 8th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
I’m with Marilyn on this. Sad but excited. Ack! Is it July yet?
February 8th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
I’m really sad to see the end of the series but I’m kinda glad she decided it would be a 7 book series right from the start. If not, the pressure from her publishers and bank manager would be incredible.
I actually hope and think Harry will die tbh, it’s been hinted at heavily and would finish the series really well.
February 8th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
I mourn the end too. Very understandable.