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Add your "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" review here, but please avoid being a spolier for other readers.

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Laura-Jo wrote on Jul 21, 2007 1:08 PM:

" Not got very far but loving being back into it ... can't wait to see what happens!! "

Tag10 wrote on Jul 21, 2007 1:16 PM:

" I received my copy of the book about 20 minutes after its release and read throughout the night. On closing the book I found I had tears running down my cheeks. Not so much because of the events that unfold in the book but because of the sheer emotion evoked by the genius of JK Rowling.And because I finally realised and accepted that the journey has reached it's inevitable end. And what an ending it is. I have long since run out of superlatives when it comes to the Harry Potter series! Book 7 seven is undoubtedly the best of the lot. I was 13 when the journey started and am 22 at its end. I've grown up with Harry Potter - from child to adult. It's been magical... "

jamilah wrote on Jul 21, 2007 1:29 PM:

" I love harry potter!!! i'm not gna giv away any info but i mus say i've strtd da book and its super intrestn... hope u njoy it coz i knw i am "

hannah the best wrote on Jul 21, 2007 2:12 PM:

" it is sooooooooooooooooooooo gay, wats so ko0l bowt it its just a dumb bo0k iv read way better bo0ks "

Julie wrote on Jul 21, 2007 2:51 PM:

" I find it exciting - all of the books have ben amazing, transporting us to a world so full and vibrant. I believe Harry Potter's series are classics that will be cherished for generations to come. Book 7 is fast-paced, thrilling, often un-expected and sometimes endearingly familiar. Thanks Ms. Rowling. "

danielle wrote on Jul 21, 2007 5:32 PM:

" i have to say that this one turns out to be the best out the lot, its exciting and oh so fantastic, although deffinitly the saddest and most emotional one! i adored it!!! "

CAthy wrote on Jul 21, 2007 5:59 PM:

" Just finished it - 11 hours - really a tough emotional journey. Several times tempted to read the last chapter as it was tying me up in knots, but didn't give in to the temptation. Do yourselves the favour, don't skip to the end. It's well worth the wait!!! "

Shane wrote on Jul 21, 2007 6:36 PM:

" Well I was amazed, appalled, and amazed again in the final installment of harry potter...it is possibly one of the best books of our times and will be no doubtly read by my children "

KevinW wrote on Jul 21, 2007 6:37 PM:

" I just finished after an all nighter. I have an enormus headache. When " someone " died i nearly cried ( wink wink ). But, at the end it was so good i forgot about it. I thought the horcruxes seemed to be kind of spread to thin like the cup. I also don't get how the US cover fit in. Overall probably my favorite book except for certain things. I wish it didn't get so confusing at points. The er, Hallows were really interesting exceot kind of useless don't cha think? "

Disappointed.... wrote on Jul 21, 2007 10:28 PM:

" Before anyone reads the “Disappointed” subject line and thinks 'Die, Potter Hater!', listen to what I have to say. I have been a Potter lover since the beginning and was SO excited for the final book. Half-Blood Prince was BRILLIANT and really kept me on the edge with all of the questions that would be answered in The Deathly Hallows. So, naturally I dived into the last book with gusto, just to be “Disappointed.” Perhaps it was because Half-Blood Prince was so good and had so many internal struggles that delved into the characters psyche that I found the last book wanting. Things that were really important to me, like #1 Is Snape good or evil? #2 Will Draco succumb to Voldemort or will he see the light? #3 Will Harry die in the end? Although The Deathly Hallows provides all of the answers, it does it in a “who cares” sort of an attitude, or makes things that you would think would be important, just seem trite. I found myself thinking, “Oh, so and so dies….hmmm….moving on.” The Deathly Hallows just does not have the same emotional connection with the reader that Half-Blood Prince had, and in short made the series seem anti-climatic. Sadly, I finish the series not with the sense of “Wow, what a journey this has been!”, but rather, “Hmm, guess that’s done….oh well.” "

dixon114 wrote on Jul 22, 2007 12:02 AM:

" It is intense, I tell you, intense. From beginning to end. I've not read other books that are this intense from the beginning. The end is just. And yes, several loyal Potter fans can hold their head up high on a spot on observation in terms of a specific "horcrux", though not entirely. I love it. I really do wish there are more to it. But of course ... the journey has to end at some point doesnt it? It's a great journey, and I am glad I've been a part of it. :) "

Roger wrote on Jul 22, 2007 1:21 AM:

" Sick and totally SATANIC! I wouldn't pay a penny for it. It's filled with witchcraft, the occult and satanic induedoes just like the other books and movies. It's sad seeing the world run at this book like a dog in heat. "

James wrote on Jul 22, 2007 1:32 AM:

" I can't believe Harry's dead!!! "

A.H. wrote on Jul 22, 2007 2:38 AM:

" I have just finished reading the book, and I am speechless, amazed, and still trying to absorb all that information... The book is pure genious! "

Gabrielle wrote on Jul 22, 2007 3:13 AM:

" I simply totally love it:fun,suspense,a lot of action,..... The best of all!!!!!!!!!!! "

Dee wrote on Jul 22, 2007 3:57 AM:

" The book had many surprises I must admit. It was great........i seriously couldn't stop reading it! J.K. Rowling did a great job on how she wrote the book and how all the questions were answered. Since gr.2 I have read the books.......now I'm in gr.9........shows how interesting they have been........read the 7th book, its great but do NOT skip to the end or you will regret it later.......its worth the wait! "

Shirlz wrote on Jul 22, 2007 4:10 AM:

" Since the early days when I was in gr.2 to the present time, gr.9 I have been totally obsessed with the Harry Potter books. For years now I have waited for the final book to come......and when it did I loved it! It intruged me like no other book which I have read. The seventh book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Gallows is just marvellous. I would certainly recommend the Harry Potter series to anyone, child or adult as it takes your mind on a journey beyond the unthinkable. "

Madison Chua wrote on Jul 22, 2007 4:22 AM:

" Truly ecstatic over the ending. I really love it. The journey has been wonderful, exciting and complex. I highly recommend reading the last chapter in the Happy Potter series. Not only are there tons of adventures to experience and dangers to face, there are also new mysteries to solve and understand. All your favorite characters are back. Some do die and a few are shockers. But all in all, it is a satisfying end to a glorious saga. "

Jas wrote on Jul 22, 2007 4:23 AM:

" The moment I sat down with it, I got totally hooked. I couldn't stop reading it. I went to the toilet with it, ate with it, didn't watch tv, didn't on computer...and I'm really satisfied with the ending. I mean, we lost some dear ones and Snape, oops I'm not supposed to spoil it for others. We lost some dear ones but the closest one to our hearts survived and that's just the best part of it all. "

Potter fan wrote on Jul 22, 2007 5:07 AM:

" it was simply wonderful i was worrying every miniute whether Harry will survive or not the ans which we got to unanswered questions were really good it tied up all the loose ends the epilouge was the best part "

x merve x wrote on Jul 22, 2007 5:23 AM:

" wow an i mean wow. jk rowlin is a genius to hav fought of such a complicated but excitin plot. this woz deffo the best book an i didnt put it down once. im just so sad its ended but hu no;s wat jk has up her sleeve :) "

kathy k wrote on Jul 22, 2007 6:31 AM:

" best book ever everything shouldnt be answered so we can still imagine and argue but thank you thank you thank you j.k.r for ending it so perfectly and beautifully i cried so much will reread it dozens of times enjoy "

Leaveit wrote on Jul 22, 2007 7:53 AM:

" Could have been better, had a slow pace after the initial pick-up... And well the end was kinda expected. "

sam wrote on Jul 22, 2007 8:24 AM:

" grest book i had pre orderd it i tryed getting it from the libary but over 1000 people were waiting for it the only thing i have to say after reading this book is J.K ROWLING YOU ROCK! Or even can you please right another book about harry potter, now that i am done reading i am waiting for this movie to come out i want all the moves to come out at once because i am so excited! :D :] man i would give this book an A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ it was soooooooo good this must of been the best Harry Potter book ever i'll have to say J.K Rowling you have a great mind. :} "

It Was Good! wrote on Jul 22, 2007 8:40 AM:

" I liked the way it all ended up wrapping up. A lot of my predictions held, and then were added to. There was a lot of deduction and fast-moving plot and it kept you on the edge of your seat. I had anticipated the possible disappointment, but I ended up being able to accept everything fairly normally. I imagine the book will grow on me more, especially as I reread it. It's always hard to adjust to changes, and this is the climactic finish. But I think most people will be reasonably pleased with how Rowling managed to end the series. "

aprilw wrote on Jul 22, 2007 10:22 AM:

" I was pleased with the book, over all, however there were a few things that I thought could have been a bit better...like the suspense. There wasn't really a lot of it, but the journey was indeed a great one. I only shed a single tear when a certain character died, unlike bawling my eyes out and having to take a break when Sirius died. All in all though, JK did a GREAT job, and I know that the ending just had to be the way it is! "

Whoddunit wrote on Jul 22, 2007 10:29 AM:

" As always, JK Rowling never fails to rivet her readers. In the past 24 hours, you couldn't unglue me from Deathly Hallows even if Voldemort himself walked into my room to 'expelliarmus' the book from my fingers. But, much as I was held in suspense for most of the chapters in the book. I felt that it wasn't the best written book of the series. There were a lot of transitioning thoughts between Voldemort and Harry that weren't very smooth. I often had to back track wondering to myself "wait a minute I thought he was in...". I was also less emotionally connected to the deaths. Like the recent movie, I felt I didn't have enough time to grieve for Hedwig, Dobbie, Lupin, Tonks and Fred. There were also a lot of descriptions that were very vague as in the manner of how Crabbe dies - it sort of trails off until Ron mentions in dialogue that he is actually dead. In any case I don't mean to sound like the book was poorly written, JK Rowling does a great job of the book. The loose ends wrap up like a neat package and everything is made right again in the Wizarding World. Peace out! "

Tracy wrote on Jul 22, 2007 10:33 AM:

" It is a geat piece of literature, but I was let down on a couple of things. I didn't like the way Dumbledore was portrayed in the end. He lost his fatherly feeling. I also think that way too many characters were killed off. It would have been nice if a few were not really dead. I did enjoy the Snape twists and turns though. With all of that being said, I couldn't put the book down. "

Claire wrote on Jul 22, 2007 11:04 AM:

" Simply loved it! "

Steve wrote on Jul 22, 2007 11:13 AM:

" I thought it was a good book but i was slightly disappointed. I felt that JKR was possibly rushed writing the book. To me the book didn't feel like it had any pauses in it at all. It was one thing after another and not much character development. I thought if she'd taken more time it could have been a much better book. It was also extremely predictable. Nearly all the conspiracies on the internet are correct or very close. I think it was a great book but a disappointint end to an otherwise extraoridinary series. "

Gail C wrote on Jul 22, 2007 12:59 PM:

" I, too, have just finished an "all nighter"....I guess I don't read as fast as some, or I was just so engrossed in every aspect of this book, that I had to stop to laugh or cry.'Deathly Hallows' takes you from the unbelievably crushing depths of tragedy, to the heady and sometimes unbridled joy of life.I agree with many. DON'T "skip ahead"......this is a begining to ending "rollercoaster ride" for the ages! "

tado wrote on Jul 22, 2007 1:00 PM:

" Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was an amzing book, that kept you on the edge of your seat the entire way. The one thing that disappointed me was the epilouge. J.K.R. did a wonderderful job making the books unpredictable; however, after finishing the story I knew what was going to happen in the epilouge. Also, the epilouge could have covered more, such as proffesions, and more personal life. (If you read the book you know what I mean.) Other than that, the book was incredible. 9.5/10 "

Loving It wrote on Jul 22, 2007 1:32 PM:

" Wow...This book was amazing. By far the best in the series. The plot was very entertaining and all my questions were answered. I was surprised at how emotional I got reading the book. At one point I was crying so hard I had to put the book down and compose myself. I thought I had run out of tears but when the book ended I cried like a baby. It is a journey I never wanted to end. I grew up with the characters and am glad I got to come along for the ride. These books will always remain in my heart and I will never forget what a big part of my childhood they were. "

Madeline wrote on Jul 22, 2007 2:18 PM:

" I'm soory to say but I cried for hours straight. This book has had me staying awake well into the morning and sleeping during the day since the release at midnight but it was all utterly worth it. The plot did seem to rush, and it appeared quite easy to make predictions throughout the book. I was quite disappointed with the epilogue as I wastrying very hard at adding up ages, matching the children with the adults and whatnot. I wished there could have been more closure as to what exactly happened to Bill, Fleur, George, Luna, Hagrid, and many more. Oh well, I suppose it's up to my imagination to work out the rest. I only wonder if little James's middle name is Sirius... "

lorraine wrote on Jul 22, 2007 2:35 PM:

" i loved it,i read it non stop as soon as i got it, i was desperate to get to the end before someone spoiled it for me!, some bits made me sad, although i was a bit disappointed that some of the fringe characters ive grown to love didnt appeat in it more, i do wish the epilogue had more detail, and explain what happened to some of the other people in the book too, im sad there wont be another book, its like losing a friend "

Oddly Unsatisfied wrote on Jul 22, 2007 3:09 PM:

" Although I enjoyed the book immensely, me being a huge supporter of the idea of a Harry/Severus friendship (or more) was sorely disappointed when all hopes of that died. Yeah, yeah, sixth book helped to demolish it, but who woulda thunk (in the group of Harry/Sev supporters) it was really so impossible. And I think the epilogue could've explained more about everyone else, but I guess Jo figured we had enough imagination to fill in the blanks. Still though, I can't help but wonder about the ring. What if someone else finds it? Well, I guess that's it, TTFN! "

hermione wrote on Jul 22, 2007 3:30 PM:

" when i came home and found it on my porch, i said "good-bye" to my family, and shut myself in my bedroom to read it. the prisoner of azkaban used to be my favorite, but all the explanation that rowling brought into this book has made it my new one. thank you for all of your dedication and hard work for us devoted readers, ms.rowling. "

lilyflower wrote on Jul 22, 2007 4:02 PM:

" OH MY GOSH! it was amazing! there were times during the book that i had my doubts (which never happened to me before) so it made me feel likke it wasn't going to be that great, but then it all pieced together and it was AWESOME!!! i am SO glad that i got it at its release! i shut myself and read nonstop until i finished the book. i'm sad that the series is over, but i know that he magic will never die. :) long live harry potter! "

ifrah wrote on Jul 22, 2007 4:35 PM:

" i did not read it yet but i am going to. i am sure it will be amazing. "

California Fan wrote on Jul 22, 2007 4:36 PM:

" Simply put...the Deathly Hallows just does not have the same emotional connection that the other books have had. While the first half seems to be the slow half , the second half doesn't bring closure to many of the characters. And, if there was closure...it was much too vague and quick. The huge jump to the end left me of course wondering again about the original characters (still alive) that JK Rowling abandoned. "

joy wrote on Jul 22, 2007 4:45 PM:

" I also enjoyed the final book. I wish there was more of a closure for the Harry-Dursley relationship. Also, what happened to the Dumbledore-Petunia "remember the one"? The interaction between Harry-Dudley was nice to see. The twists and turns along the way to the wonderful ending kept me on the edge of my seat. The epilogue was great, but I would enjoy finding out what happened to the rest of the characters! I wish this wasn't the end! I love the entire series. "

Me wrote on Jul 22, 2007 4:52 PM:

" It was an amazing book. When I bought it I started reading it as soon as possible and could not put it down. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time... I am sad that this is the final book, because I have grown up with him, and know this is it the end. It's like losing a really close friend. It was a very good book, and also a very good series. The VERY best! "

Jalessa A(confunded) wrote on Jul 22, 2007 5:23 PM:

" first i have to say that j.k rowling should get a much deserved thanks for writing the books. i started reading harry potter when i was 9. now 16 i still love it the 7th book was the most confusing one yet and im roughly confused, a feeling of dissapointment at how the book turned out but i cant help but to love the book known as harry potter. but honeslty this is not the best or my favorite, hope everyone enjoys harry potter and the deathly hallows "

Wowed by the last1 wrote on Jul 22, 2007 5:31 PM:

" I loved the book every minuet I spent reading. I was very disapointed in the epilogue though. I would have loved to see what happened to the other people. and I have to wonder what little james middle name is? HMmmmmm......... "

jess wrote on Jul 22, 2007 7:11 PM:

" ifeel weird- it being the end and all- it doesnt feel right for harry to have everything good for him or whatever i feel like therre is something missing- something more. i am dissapointed that that was the last time i would pick up a harry potter book for the first time. thanks JK "

Megan wrote on Jul 22, 2007 7:46 PM:

" I loved the last book. There are so many things to look at and brought back from the first six books-once in a while I racked my brain to remember all the details from the pervious ones. J.K.R. did fall a bit flat on the epilogue but I think that leaves room for her to write others books concerning the wizarding world and not be completely about Harry-Overall excellent read-over and over again. I give an 11!! "

ashley wrote on Jul 22, 2007 8:15 PM:

" i thought the last chapter was a bit of a waste...i mean it was kinda corny what he named his kids i mean the series was wrapped up nicely all loose ends tied but i'm disappointed with the last chapter i wish she would have done more than introduce us to his children and alter of of things we already knew were to come such as ron and hermoine and harry and ginny "

Vishma wrote on Jul 22, 2007 10:43 PM:

" I think the book was really mindblowing. Hats off to Rowling again. but however i think that the last chapter should have been in the form of another book with more details about everybody including the other characters. I think that Umbridge should have been included in the war and Trelawney should have thrown crystals balls on her.... I really cant wait to read it again and again. "

Mince..25.. wrote on Jul 22, 2007 10:54 PM:

" i wish there were more parts of it too..like 23 or something...den it'd be fun..haha "

Oi! wrote on Jul 23, 2007 3:29 AM:

" I loved this book but I have to agree that the epilogue was a bit of a let down. I'd like to know who Teddy lives w/, whether or not Harry and the others became Aurors and just a bit more about they're day to day life. But still it was an excellent read and I am sad that its over I started reading when i was 11 and now that it is over I feel as though one of my best friends is moving away :(. I will always cherish these books, thank you, Ms. Rowling "

Spaceranger wrote on Jul 23, 2007 4:02 AM:

" The final chapter is FANTASTIC !!!! Do not listen to the comments of those who say they were disapointed. The preceptive reader will not be. "

AnnaSopie wrote on Jul 23, 2007 4:43 AM:

" Honestly in my opinion I think Harry has had a total life turn around. Him and his friends. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows answer all questions we have had for many years. Excellent read! "

dave wrote on Jul 23, 2007 4:49 AM:

" dnt u think however that if you were friends with harry, hed be a knob.. sorry but think bout it, he didn't listen to hermione n thought he was always right, he sed voldermort even tho it was taboo and wen he thought he was going to die he didn't even go to say goodbye to them or thank them for always being there..JK Rowling Ron and hermione are brill and so is fred (RIP) but harry is a twonk "

Adam wrote on Jul 23, 2007 5:13 AM:

" Very very powerful and emotional, great book as a whole, but i was also dissapointed with the ending. The epilogue was quite childish due to its 'everything is ok' outlook. Apart from that and the slow pace during the beggining, middle, it was brilliant. Thanks JK! "

emma wrote on Jul 23, 2007 5:30 AM:

" i m thinking that last book will be very intresting..... "

Harry RULEZ wrote on Jul 23, 2007 5:39 AM:

" I'm on page285 I should be finished but i'm not. I am very much enjoying it, though to a writer like myself I thought the beginning was a little confusing at first. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And MRs.Rowling I love you and hope I become as good a writer as you:-). "

#1potterfan wrote on Jul 23, 2007 6:19 AM:

" I thought that J.K. Rowling is one of the most brilliant Authors in the world... She kept it original, she tied up all the ends that were questionable, and her way with the English language is amazing. I loved how brilliant the last 3 chapters were, they answered so many of my burning questions... This is by far, my favorite Harry Potter book. Thank you J.K. Rowling. "

sbm wrote on Jul 23, 2007 6:53 AM:

" I liked the book. But J.k.R could have done better. Although the treatment of Snape was nice. I found that book lacked in aspects. I agree with many who feel that parts of story was rushed and lacked the finess which Rowling usually shows. Also, the epilogue was too breif. Some parts esp. regarding horcruxes were predictable. The only suspenses that i felt resolved to satisfaction were harry's fate and Snape's loyalties. Also, hallows didn't have much significance. Only the wand was relevant. She could have done without the stone. The title doesn't seem justified as the three were not brought together at the end. On the whole, good, interesting, worth a read, but not superlative as some of her previous books. "

Kimberly wrote on Jul 23, 2007 8:12 AM:

" The Harry Potter books are wonderful books for kids and adults alike. For those that believe it's Satanic and that our youth will perish in hell fire for even glancing through pages are very warped individuals. For the rest of us, we understand that these books are fiction and fantasy only, much like the Bible, which is full of evil doings as well as miracles. They are for reading pleasure only and not to be used as a guide or reference. Great job J.K. Rowling! You are a fabulous wrtier and we look forward to many other works of art from you. "

matt wrote on Jul 23, 2007 8:19 AM:

" Good book and since J.K. has not ruled out an 8th book she can fill in the gap between the final chapter and the final chapter or maybe some more about Dumbledore? Who knows? "

Deb wrote on Jul 23, 2007 8:50 AM:

" AS an adult reading the final book - I couldn't put it down. I found it a fantastic conclusion to the series and it had me crying well before the final chapters - JK Rowlings has addressed the finale as I would have hoped - with explanation and excitment, amazing read - i found the end result well worthy of the 600 odd pages I'd read to get there - my favourite character SNAPE kept me guessing to the end - Marvellous stuff - the only disappointment is it is over. "

Harry Potter n0.1 fan!!! wrote on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 AM:

" it was very amazing!!!!!!!! if she doesnt continue with harry potter she might continue with one of his children!!!!! im very glad on how the book turned out!!!!!!!!! when i got the book i couldnt put it down and when i reached the ending i was so happy!!!!!! it is the best book in the series!!!!!!!!!!!!! i simply loved it!!!!! "

randall wrote on Jul 23, 2007 9:30 AM:

" i think that harry potter books had introduce us to the world of magic and mystical images . to me i have found the book to be very educational by the means of good and evil , the books had tought me that friendship is only speaking to soneone but by beliving and standing with no matter how different and hard the times are . like that harry friends stood by him and the bonds they made witheach other . i think that their friendship should teach us something very important ......and the books could be user as literature ?.... i could read any thing that jk rowling write.... "

Grape Crush wrote on Jul 23, 2007 4:10 PM:

" It was a riveting read, and a very satisfying conclusion to the series. Yes, I would have liked an expanded epilogue, to find out more of what happened to the main and other characters, but there's one strong feeling that I came away with overall: It's done. Another book, or a spin-off series, seems pointless. The Harry Potter story just feels complete. "

tony wrote on Jul 23, 2007 6:31 PM:

" i was the first to get the book saturday morning at the library and finished it by sunday afternoon. it was amazing! to think that it all started ten years ago. i too was crying at the close of the book, knowing it was over. no matter what anyone says, the book is great,including the epilouge. thank you j.k. rowling for enriching my life with these books. "

Oh get a life wrote on Jul 23, 2007 9:18 PM:

" This media inspired craze is just what Rowlings wanted to up her sales. You're all a bunch of sheep following along. Can't you think for yourselves? "

I L H P wrote on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 PM:

" hi, i have not read the entire book yet bt still i am like addicted just like the others just let me tell u this harry starts out in his bedroom and his 17 b-day is in a couple of days. and dudly is still chubby as ever "

AmCan Mom wrote on Jul 23, 2007 11:18 PM:

" I pre-ordered the book from Amazon.com and when it came my husband said: "Everyone say good-bye to Mommy! We will see her when she is done reading her new book." Excellent finale!!! "

do tell wrote on Jul 23, 2007 11:18 PM:

" ok, i did not read the book yet but i have suspicions on who dies, who wants to reasure me??? "

emma wrote on Jul 24, 2007 1:35 AM:

" can someone tell if he lives or dies "

Liam wrote on Jul 24, 2007 1:52 AM:

" Thought the book was great although it did leave me with kind of an incomplete feeling at the end and the epilogue was completely rubbish. Snape was hardly in the book considering he was one of the main characters there were also a lot of things that should have had an emotional impact but didn't and what was up with him coming back to life. Overall I thought that it was fantastic it just left too many things unanswered. I thought you would get a lot more info about Harry's parents e.g. their jobs. I hope she brings out that encyclopedia thing to close up all the loose ends P.S. why is the American version 759 pgs and the European one 606 pgs? "

Graham wrote on Jul 24, 2007 1:59 AM:

" I think HP is politically correct paganism. It is entry-level witchcraft and decidedly unhealthy for children. "

Liam wrote on Jul 24, 2007 2:11 AM:

" Also what happens to Harry the next year does he go back to Hogwarts to finish school or does he get a job. Things like this have been bugging me. I know that it's the way the book had to be but for the first time Harry didn't attend Hogwarts and that I thought was the biggest disappointment because for over half the book it only focuses on Harry, Ron and Hermione and half the book was just them changing positions. I still thought the book was great and maybe I'm just clutching at straws looking for another one but I would really like it. I guess that corny epilogue ruled that out though. I was able to get through after reading the other 6 because I knew that another book was coming and now I need something to replace Harry Potter books in my life. Unfortunately there will probably be nothing comparable to it again so I'm probably going to go crazy waiting for something that isn't coming. I hope J.K. dreams up a new story for us all and releases it and if it's half as good as HP I'll be happy. "

chris wrote on Jul 24, 2007 2:13 AM:

" i think it is simply amazing that it gets more complicated as you read "

pooh wrote on Jul 24, 2007 2:15 AM:

" nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! one of my fav characters dies....overall good book, great series...such series happen only once in a lifetime..hats off jk. "

afreeelf wrote on Jul 24, 2007 2:16 AM:

" I cried more for Dobby than at the end. Anyone else sob? "

Markis Gardner wrote on Jul 24, 2007 2:32 AM:

" I loved the book. I read certain chapters over and over after I finished the book because they were soooo good. The only thing I am not thrilled about was the last chapter. I think she could have filled in a bunch of what happened immediately after the "real end". I don't want to spoil it, but you know. Just more info. Like talking with the world, how it changes, what people go to jail, etc... "

Freddie wrote on Jul 24, 2007 3:35 AM:

" The Harry Potter series has never been great art, but this is a satisfactory end to the series. Overall I think you have found a great way to review the book without reading it. You can then just read all the comments and cobble the best ones together. "

Janu wrote on Jul 24, 2007 4:20 AM:

" Harry Potter is a really cool book.My god,the way Rowling connects stuff is really awesome.All Harry Potter fans will surely enjoy this FANTASTIC book!!!!! "

zemmi2002 wrote on Jul 24, 2007 4:36 AM:

" Loved the book. Treatment of Snape and Voldemort was exquisite. Unfortunately, I was MOST disappointed with the Epilogue. Nice to know what happened to some of the survivors, but she left an incredible amount of loose ends regarding supporting characters that I would have loved answered. If you aren't finished with the books: STOP here por you'll get spoiled! Did Harry become an auror like he wanted? What happened to Luna, Dean and Lee? What did Hermione do with all those courses she took? She wanted to better her world, but what career? What does Ron do? What happened to Kreacher? Do Harry and Ginny live at Grimwauld palace? If thed epilogue was 19 years later, Teddy Lupin should be too old to still be going to Hogwarts?? What does George do without Fred? Who is Headmaster now? Lot of loose ends for a writer who is usually very good at tying things together. Epilogue seems hastily written. All said, I LOVED it. Like most everyone, I want more! "

MadSat wrote on Jul 24, 2007 4:42 AM:

" The book is a good read. And Rowling does tie together a lot of her dangling plot point, kudos for that. However, the last four books have needed a good editor, all four of them have had too much blank space, wherein nothing important happens besides a "slice of life" of a teenager. A little of that goes a long way. Apart from that, a good book. "

Joseph wrote on Jul 24, 2007 4:46 AM:

" With exceptions here and there, the first three hundred pages were pretty boring. However, the last part of the book was freaking awesome! "

Aga wrote on Jul 24, 2007 6:11 AM:

" Simply genius. I spent last two days reading. "Make them cry, make them laugh, make them wait" is a pattern followed by Rowling. I liked the jokes, but was sad when people died. Also, I'm probably the only person in Turkmenistan who read it so far, and I'm proud of it :P "

liz wrote on Jul 24, 2007 6:21 AM:

" I finished it Sat night. It was a great wrap up to a wonderful series. I loved the epilogue because it shows the kids' lives down the road- they seem to be having a normal life, free of evil and unnecessary torment. I am sad that it is over. I can't wait until my kids are older and can enjoy the series for themselves. Thanks, JKR! "

Kat Luvr wrote on Jul 24, 2007 8:23 AM:

" Oh wow I stayed up until 4:30 in the morning finishing my book. I cried at some points, gasped, and actually woke my friend up to tell her everything. I CAN'T BELIEVE VOLDY DIED! I knew it would happen, but it still came as a shock. However, it was too obvious that Harry himself was the seventh Horcrux. I still don't get how he lived and all "

mominapa wrote on Jul 24, 2007 8:31 AM:

" What I find amazing about all this is that these seemingly literate and literary people who have commented on this book, are practically illiterate. I cannot believe the grammatical errors in their comments. Spelling, punctuation, grammar and sentence structure used would indicate that they have never even read a book, much less learned the rules of how to write a simple sentence or paragraph. I don't think this is the fault of the bloggers but of their educators past and present. Do today's students get away with this caliber of writing in school. If so, no wonder the world is falling apart. I was hoping for better. Cudos to J.K. Rowling for getting people to read again - now let's teach them how to write above third grade level. I guess I am old, but when I went to school, I would have flunked an English class if I had written my papers with the carelessness shown here. Who is teaching these people? "

George wrote on Jul 24, 2007 8:58 AM:

" Well, I didn't cry. But I thoroughly enjoyed the last book in the series. I am hoping she (Rowling) attempts another series. I was really impressed by the storyline and the writing. Rowling has matured in her ability to not only develop the plot and characters but to also weave the characters together. It is her best book in the series and a fitting end to the tales of Harry Potter. "

RSPS wrote on Jul 24, 2007 8:59 AM:

" J.K. Rowling is an excellent writer who has mastered the simplicity of writing! An obvious but excellent ending to the saga of magic! The beauty of the book lies in its simplicity and ease of read and understanding. "

who cares wrote on Jul 24, 2007 9:02 AM:

" can't wait until the craze is over and he is gone........Sick, sick, sick of hearing about Harry Potter "

CC wrote on Jul 24, 2007 9:11 AM:

" I am somewhat disappointed with the last book. She dwelled way to much on him on the run in a tent. Not to mention this is not a childrens book at all. The whole book overall is a let down. "

knittinmama wrote on Jul 24, 2007 9:28 AM:

" I'm a 52 year old fan with 2 adult sons. I always get to read it first and my son comes in every half hour and asks if I'm done yet. I finished it by Sunday evening and truly enjoyed it. "

Noell Blair wrote on Jul 24, 2007 9:29 AM:

" I think that this book was probably the best in the series by far. No matter what anyone says, the epilogue was well worth the whole 10 years of reading. I started the first book when I was 9 years old, thank you JK for letting me grow up with something. My dad had Star Wars and his dad has James Bond. Thank you for letting me be able to pass this to my kids. "

dhruv gupta wrote on Jul 24, 2007 9:30 AM:

" HI I pre-ordered the book from amazon. They sent it via UPS who in turn handed over the delivery to USPS. I never got the book!!!! And when I call UPS, they ask me to call USPS, and the local USPS office has no clue where the book is. "

Ballpoint Penguin wrote on Jul 24, 2007 9:31 AM:

" My wife and I got multiple copies of the book on Friday night (our daughters wanted to attend the party), and even though we stopped for things like softball tournaments, we managed to finish the book very late Saturday night. I can sum it up with a one-word spoiler-proof review: "Whoa." With more words and still being spoiler-proof, I can say: "What an excellent book! Ms. Rowling is brilliant!" "

Nat wrote on Jul 24, 2007 9:32 AM:

" HP & DH nicely ties in every possible lingering thread that Ms. Rowling left hanging for us in the previous installments. It's exciting, tragic, emotional and downright fantastic. It's well worth the read. (I'm so tempted to delve further, but I won't!) "

matt wrote on Jul 24, 2007 9:40 AM:

" I thought it was a very satisfying conclusion to the series. I'm glad Rowling didn't leave any amiguity in the ending, about whether there could be another book or not. "

anon wrote on Jul 24, 2007 10:19 AM:

" I liked how the book wrapped upped but I wouldn't say it was my favorite Potter book. I thought it lagged a little in the middle. "

susan wrote on Jul 24, 2007 10:26 AM:

" not unexpected. thank goodness not as much extraneous scene as Phoenix. NYT, I think it was, put it nicely - an alternate universe (parallel one) yet beset with same sort of problems that each of us face. Ending not unexpected, but, yes, liked the fuller explanation of Snape's motivations. Yet, why did the Magical and Muggle worlds decide to remain parallel? yet the Magical does intersect the Muggle and the Magical one tries to "correct" intrusions, etc. You realize, of course, there is plenty of room for the pre-quels or background material - the story of James, Sirius, Severus, Lilly, Remus, etc, let alone from even prior to this with the hinted at legendary history, even of the founders of Hogwarts. "

BECH wrote on Jul 24, 2007 10:32 AM:

" This was the best one for me. I loved the finale. I am on my second read - this time not so fast. The entire series is worth a repeat read to follow all those clues and twists that got us to where we are now. Well Done! "

k wrote on Jul 24, 2007 10:41 AM:

" Great ending, especially regarding Severus. Glad Harry was finally able to appreciate his bravery. "

smartcookie wrote on Jul 24, 2007 10:42 AM:

" I finished the last Harry Potter on Sunday, stood in line till 3 AM at B&N to get my hands on the final copy. It was magical, twisted and turned beautifully. "

tom wrote on Jul 24, 2007 10:49 AM:

" It was the best book in the series. It was also very sad. "

Karen wrote on Jul 24, 2007 10:55 AM:

" The book was great! The only thing I wanted that she didn't provide was what they were doing. Only one DA member had a job mentioned. I find a great big 19 year space that could have a book writeen about it. I liked that you knew Harry was there for his godson. I liked that you knew Harry was complete and had what he had always wanted family. i liked how she let Harry know that there was always someone with you during your life's path even when you thought you were alone. I will miss knowing there is more Harry to come but I will always be able to enjoy the books over and over again. Thank you J.K. Rowling "

Michael Alan wrote on Jul 24, 2007 11:20 AM:

" The entire series has been a wonderful ride. Twists, turns, joy and sorrow. JK has turned in a Masterpiece that will be read, reread for many, many years. Book Seven was a fitting conclusion, a wrap-up that was in my opinion equal to any other. The book reads like a classic coming of age story, well done! The epilogue could not have been more appropriate and true to the characters. "

Anthony wrote on Jul 24, 2007 11:35 AM:

" It's a bit disappointing from the perspective that it doesn't appear that any of the characters are any worse for wear after all of their adventures. No shell shock or any of the deep emotional or physical wounds that one would expect from such events. I enjoyed it, but without that bit of realism I was not as sad as I could have been. The ending of Lord of the Rings was much better in that it didn't gloss over the ramifications of what had happened. Frodo is not only missing a finger, but he has nothing more to give to his world. He doesn't settle down and live happily ever after (at least not on the Middle Earth side of the ocean). It just may not have been dark enough. "

Ginger wrote on Jul 24, 2007 11:37 AM:

" Absolutely loved it. However, one point escapes me, and I'm going to have to go back and see if I missed it... how did Neville obtain the Gryffindor Sword from the goblin who took it??? "

Slvrwlf wrote on Jul 24, 2007 11:49 AM:

" If one thinks that books 5 and 6 are getting dark. Then the final is pitch black. This was a wonderful ending to series that should keep entertaining for years to come. This books shows that a person should stick it out when things get rough, and to remember to accept help from friends. "

aqua wrote on Jul 24, 2007 11:51 AM:

" Finished it in a single stretch thru Saturday nite. Well worth the effort! JK leaves no loose ends dangling. Snape's courage gets due recognition and justification. It would have been nice if the epilogue had some details on what the protagonists were doing in the intervening 19 yrs...like whether HP is on the way to becoming the Minister of Magic. "

Marina wrote on Jul 24, 2007 12:13 PM:

" My one comment on the book series is that it does an excellent job of maturing with the reader - that is, if you're 9 when you read the 1st. Otherwise, it teaches a valuable lesson not found in many young adult books: that people (even heroes) are more than just their good sides. "

pgarin wrote on Jul 24, 2007 12:19 PM:

" I bought the book on Saturday and finished by Late Sunday afternoon.... It's fun to reflect on the book, as well as the series. I laud Ms. Rowling on her clearity of vision. There are parts I wondered about, the "second comming" as it were, but then again, if it worked for "He Who Should Not Be Named" then why not for another character? What is rewarding is the thought and "craft" that was put into the book. I am quite sure that this series, like those of Frank Baum and E.Nesbit will be required summer reading for generations to come. I for one, am greatful that she has created such vivid characters. These characters have unified absolute strangers, created conversation and provided a most pleasant diversion that will be discussed, I hope, for years. In our scientific fact filled world it's lovely to delight in "magic". Granted, I'm sure someone could explain away the visual satisfaction of staring into a campfire, the mystical feeling of moonbeams streaming through broken clouds, or even the random trails of fireflies on a warm summer evening. But it's here that Harry Potter belongs, along with Ron, Hermione, and Hagrid. We need to be reminded there is a place... and a time, where each of us can playfully take the lead, and in our best Richard Harris immitations, tell stories to one another.... citing our deep intimate knowlage of "Dear Mr. Potter....", and perhaps, invent some of our own. As the summer draws to a close, and the lazy days of summer reading give way to cold, crisp, evenings, we can ponder yet again the gift that Ms. Rowling's creative mind has given us.... and our children. She has gently teased back... our imagination. "

AReader wrote on Jul 24, 2007 12:29 PM:

" The plot was solid and engrossing, if not quite earth-shattering. However what really stood out to me was the character development & the inside look we got into several of their minds - particularly Snape, Dumbledore, and my favorite, Ron. Rowling is really good at creating people who are flawed but still heroic. I have really enjoyed the way that Harry's world has changed through the series as he's grown up and how it has been colored in with every shade of gray between black and white, reflecting his coming of age and realization that even the "good guys" are not perfect. This book finished off that process nicely without losing its grasp on the distinction between good and evil. One thing that left me wondering though was the two biblical quotes on the graves of Harry's parents and Dumbledore's mother. Were these just in the book because they sounded cool, or was there some deeper significance? It would be interesting to explore in what ways Harry is (and is not) a christological figure. "

parys6@earthlink.net wrote on Jul 24, 2007 1:35 PM:

" I am 67 yrs and I just love HP. The Deathly Hallows was Fab.It was good from the beginning. Fab ending. Even at the end no one knew what was going to happen to Harry. It was great. Love ya J.K. Keep writing....john "

HELP ME wrote on Jul 24, 2007 2:02 PM:

" wow there are sooo many unanswered questions. it was an amazing book don't get me wrong i shed a little tear here and there but a lot of things were just left there the epilouge was awesome but who ws victorie did harry ever see his cousin again were did nevilie get thatr sword the goblin tookj it nd WHAT was that thing in king's cross??? in the end did snape really care for harry or was it all for his mom and how was his potronus the same as lilly's???!!! if anyone has answers PLEASE comment them i am dieing to know "

Sommer Ahmad wrote on Jul 24, 2007 2:23 PM:

" I think that this last book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is definitely one of the best. I will say nothing to give away the book unless you consider this... that even though i shed a few tears, it was still the most amazingly perfect book to end the series with....so well written...and such a great ending..........J. K. Rowling, you are amazing!!! "

Okie wrote on Jul 24, 2007 2:51 PM:

" Wonderful book, bought it and read it on Saturday. "

Gabby23 wrote on Jul 24, 2007 3:03 PM:

" ok...that was an excellent book!!!! the thing with the sword is that only a noble, righteous and courageous gryffindor could pull the sword from the hat..neville had the right intentions for using the sword...and in my opinion snape did care about harry because of who his mother was...he loved her and he probaly would've done anything for her. i still dont like him though...all i know is that that was an excellent book and i pretty much cried everytime a character died...all around that was a terrific book and i'm really sad that it is over..although i kind of wish that the epilogue wouldve been longer, i wish it had more of what happened to ron and hermione...although it was a satisfying ending....i cant say that enough...:) "

Ira wrote on Jul 24, 2007 3:10 PM:

" Lots of unanswered questions, but still a great finale to an even greater saga! What do Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny do as grown-ups? Work or stay at home? Who is the new Hogwarts Headmaster? Did anyone from Hogwarts join the Ministry of Magic as Aurors? Where do Harry and Ginny live? Did they refurbish thir parents's old house or Sirius's? What about Fred's and George's business? ahhhhhhhhhh..I think we need book 7 and three-quarters!! Can't wait for the next series of books by J.K.Rowling!! "

Kathleen wrote on Jul 24, 2007 4:03 PM:

" OH for the love of everything that is holy, WHY DID SEVERUS HAVE TO DIE!! He is, no sorry, WAS, my favorite character! I wasn't supposed to be right about his death. Despite that not so minor detail, the book was just so bloody fabulous. I was in tears at the end. I especially felt touched when Harry named his child after Albus and Severus. There was so many brilliant aspects to this wonderful book but I won't spoil it anymore so you guys will just have to buy the book or borrow it from a friend. Trust me, it will be worth it. I can't believe most of my predictions regarding this book were quite accurate. It took me eight hours to complete the final part of this magical journey and I just can't believe this is the end. I've read Harry Potter since I was nine and I am now seventeen. It's been a memorable part of my childhood so it's very sad that it's over. But I will always remember it fondly in my heart and since I have the whole series at my fingertips, I only have to open a page to immerse myself in the fascinating world of Harry Potter "

Flo wrote on Jul 24, 2007 4:21 PM:

" I do believe an eighth book should be written.One that tells us what happens to everyone.What happened to the Dursleys,did Harry and friends go back and finish their last year at Hogwarts,what careers did they have,what did George do without Fred etc... "

Neesie1313 wrote on Jul 24, 2007 4:58 PM:

" I couldn't put this book down! I watched the fifth movie, re-read book 6 and dived right into #7. Rowling was correct when she said 2 major characters died, but thank goodness for the wizard ways! This book was a huge test of character, trust and friendship and I hope a lot of people get this message. I thought the very ending was a little quiet and hopefully Rowling will get a bee in her bonnet and produce another series as these people become adults! I love how Harry saved Draco and even tho they were enemies, they still ackowledge each other. We always knew that R & H would get together but was a bit surprised about H & G. Loved it tho!! Thanks Rowling for a huge release from reality!!! "

PapawMiller wrote on Jul 24, 2007 5:03 PM:

" Excellent! A true to life, great, story. Educational, even to us old folk. I can't wait for my wife, daughter and son-in-law to finish so we can discuss. "

JDT wrote on Jul 24, 2007 5:13 PM:

" The Goblin didn't count on the sword belonging to those who need it. Neville pulled the sword from the sorting hat just like Harry, and it had nothing to do with the sword being stored there, it never was. The hat is merely a sentient living portal in tune with the sacred relics of Hogwarts founders, I've no doubt that if the diadem/tiara had been needed by a student of that house... the hat would have brought it forth. "

mj wrote on Jul 24, 2007 7:02 PM:

" These books have been amazing. I really liked this book it it kept me hooked til the end. But I really hope she writes another book to so I can c wat happens to everyone after the end of this book!!! "

Jason wrote on Jul 24, 2007 9:58 PM:

" I loved book 7 to death. I loved how Rowling put so many twist and turns around every corner, when Harry started to go on a ramble of the Deathly Hallows in the tent I became so excited because I just wanted him to become so powerful from the Hallows and make Voldemore plead for mercy, but surprised me by continueing to go for the horcruxes. I love the ending especially fight between between Bellatrix and Mrs. Weasley. I always knew Mrs. Weasley was a powerful witch. Almost every question that arose in books 1-6 were answered and I absolutely loved that questions and secrets that were answered in the final book were set up from the start in book 1. Ms. Rowling I commend you on your books and I believe you are the most loved author of our age. I would love for you to read a couple of forms on the internet and take into consideration of what questions people would like to know, like what happens to everyone as the years pass. Maybe even have a knew dark lord rise up and start a new epic with all the same characters in. If you wrote a book for every year of Harry's life I would definitely read everyone. Thank You for being so great. "

janine26 wrote on Jul 25, 2007 2:42 AM:

" I really really love the last book... i became sad when i read that tonks and lupin died because of thier baby "tedy" i am happy when lupin made harry as his son's god father... on the chapter that says that voldemort is not going to die if harry stays alive, i feel sad... bad when I found out that harry is alive, im happy again... yehey...! but im sad because it is the last book of J.K. Rowling's greatest novel... "Harry Potter"... i cant believe that harry is i horcrux and all tose years.. i cant believe that he will die... but im happy that he arise from the death... haha... and became ginny's husband... im happy that hermione and ron end up together... but i will be more happier if nobody dies... {except voldemort, his death eaters and his other supporters... and im going to red the book again... eventhough i have read it already... my classmates are borrowing it from me... i cant concentrate on my studies while im readin this book because i always thonk of what is going to happen on the naxt chapter so i bring it to school and read it inside our library... i'am so addicted on reading it... because it so exciting! bwahaha... thats all... thank you... I love you harry potter... ahaha... i'am too is inspired to write a book or a novel like J.K. Rowling [when im older}... i'am a fan of her... "

Zack wrote on Jul 25, 2007 2:46 AM:

" I thought the ending to Harry Potter was a little bit too stereotypical (bad guy dies, good guy prevails), but I liked how Rowling portrayed the ending with several characters dying including Lupin and Snape. Finished the entire book in 10 hours and couldn't believe how Rowling managed to finish the series in a realistic fashion. What confused me the most was how Harry, Ron, and Hermione running away from home and the timing of the plot. It seems after a few pages, a few months have already passed by, which didn't really correlate. However, there were great details describing the Battle of Hogwarts and the epilogue was partially satisfying. Overall, I found the book amusing (in a positive way). "

PaulD wrote on Jul 25, 2007 3:37 AM:

" The book is a good read with interesting characters. However, there is a lot of "dead air" where the development is slow. As with all the books since Prisoner of Azkaban, Rowling has needed an editor with the guts to really use that red pencil. "

p00t wrote on Jul 25, 2007 3:48 AM:

" James remains completely unredeemed. I got to the end of the book and am left wondering how on earth James and Lily ended up married. She didn't seem to think very much of him at all. "

wistful wrote on Jul 25, 2007 4:51 AM:

" I have to agree with "Disappointed". I, too, am a Harry lover who had great hopes for this book. There were many things that I *did* love here, some real moments of joy and revelation, but for the most part the book felt like it needed better editing and more time to develop. Had I not known better, I wouldn't have believed parts of it were written by Rowling - they read more like well-developed fan-fiction than they did the previous six books. I wish she had taken more time (or been given more time by her publishers, as the case may be) to complete Deathly Hallows - I would happily have waited another year for a book with fewer plot holes, odd character shifts, clunky exposition passages, and formally unfulfilling structure. I also wonder if some more time might have given JRK another perspective on the two people she killed off that she hadn't originally planned. I don't think these deaths (if I'm guessing correctly which "two" they were) added anything except body count, and they didn't feel "earned" by this book. And don't even get me started on the many ways Snape got cheated. :< All in all, the book was best in the battle scenes, and Dumbledore's backstory was interesting though unnecessary. There was one death and burial scene that made me cry. I was happy that Harry won, and that he finally got the answers he'd been waiting for. But I don't think as much of the series at the end of this book as I did before, and I'm conflicted now about having gotten my son started reading it. In the end, it's still "get the girl, get married, have kids, and live happily ever after." How did I miss that Harry's life goals were so boring and bourgeois? blech. "

alexia wrote on Jul 25, 2007 5:09 AM:

" I finished the book in 1.5 days. The story is so frustrating from the beginning since many people get killed or tortured. It is definitely not for children. It tells so many important things. I don’t know how they will adapt it on the last movie. I hope they will make two parts movie like Matrix 2&3. To conclude, I love the book. I will surely reread the book. Rowling has made an excellent work here, although it is still hard for me to forgive her for what she did to my favorite twins :( "

Dorothy wrote on Jul 25, 2007 5:54 AM:

" Picked up the book on Friday night and finished it on Monday! Loved it. What a ride! Shed a tear or two and was really on the edge of my seat at the end. Well done JK. It was a fitting end to a wonderful story. We have known these characters for 10 years, we have grown to care about them and what happens to them and you did us proud. "

Larry wrote on Jul 25, 2007 7:25 AM:

" Honestly, the first 150 pages or so were pretty decent, then came about 200 pages of story that didn't really advance anything, and sort of bored me. But, when you get about half way through, there's is no stopping this story! The last half of this book is in my mind the best writing of the series. I'm sad to see this come to a close, but what a great ride. A lot of the story points in this book you could see coming for a while, but in the end, I was still left speachless. Thank you Joanne, for everything. Larry - 28 "

natalie wrote on Jul 25, 2007 7:27 AM:

" i was extremely emotional along this book. it was written fantasticly and you had to put it down, if you wanted to take some breath, cause it was so all happening with such speed! i didn't expect, that dumbledore will have such a big role in this book and when i read snape's memories, i was at the same time sad about snape (that he actually protected harry throughout his entire life without harry ever knowing it) and angry about dumbledore for preparing harry only to die. i could kill him at that point! and then harry dying - i just couldn't believe it! and then him coming back ... wow! i secretly always wanted harry to fight with voldemort in front of as many people as possible. you know, so that everyone could see him, and then, e did. it was almost like a dream come true. and in that duel the real - i can't even say what - perfectness perhaps of jkr came out. how she connected evera little thing from all the books, so that there were twists all along, and then harry saying, he is the one, who has the Elder wand, it was just magnificient! the only thing i didn't quite understand (and please don't think i'm mad) was when harry and voldy said "avada kadavra" and "expeliarmus" - harry said expeliarmus, right? cause that fits both his character and the fact, that became his signature spell. i also wanted to say two other things - that's how i think neville had changed in this book and how i'd loooove to know, what was harry's, ron's and hermione's profession. i get it, that all the people in King's Cross 19 yrs later watched harry, but has he perhaps done anything extraordinary in this time also? or did he just stop being a "hero"? he definetly wasn't hogwarts's headmaster, but he could be the minister ... i hope, we'd find that all out in the jkr's encyclopedia - i hope. "

laineylee wrote on Jul 25, 2007 8:06 AM:

" To answer some questions people asked here victoire was Fleur and Bills daughter. I believe Teddy wasn't going to hogwarts, he was just at the train station to kiss Victoire goodbye, or thats how I read it. I cried the most when Dobby died. "

SAli wrote on Jul 25, 2007 8:42 AM:

" Incredible. One of my all time favourite books! "

Heather wrote on Jul 25, 2007 8:47 AM:

" I bought it last night and am not done yet but i absoloutly love it. I'm not a fond reader but this book kept me up. I didn't want to put it down. I have to admit i read online who dies and little things since the book has come and they're true... I still don't find it spoils the story because of the rich details and stories in the book. I love it! "

shelly wrote on Jul 25, 2007 8:51 AM:

" This book was absolutely wonderful and really tied everything together from the first six. The epilogue was admittedly a little short and lacking in detail, but it was enough to satisfy me. I don't think Rowling should write any more books in this series- further books would only be like an extended epilogue of this one. "Deathly Hallows" is the climax of the entire series; what more can she do? Of course, I would be thrilled to read an entirely new series or whatever she writes next. "

Madeleine wrote on Jul 25, 2007 9:52 AM:

" AARGGH!!! I have not read the book yet for my mom wont let me untlil the 30 because its my brithday!!! But I thought I could handel knowing and i guess I can but I was a fool to myself not knowing that we ae all fools sometime in our lives!!!!!! (dumb mom!!) just kidding mom if your reading hehehe I am probably grounded again** "

maria wrote on Jul 25, 2007 10:01 AM:

" that is the best book i ever read and the ending was really really good "

Isabelle wrote on Jul 25, 2007 10:04 AM:

" Long Live Harry Potter!!! OMG It was sooooooooooooo awesome. But Fred, Gawd. I loved him!!! Hm... heard Rowling was going to write an encycolpedia? Anyone heard about it? "

tali wrote on Jul 25, 2007 10:08 AM:

" this book is interesting but its not that wonderful "

Marie wrote on Jul 25, 2007 12:04 PM:

" This is the best book yet, I thoroughly enjoyed from the beginning to the ending. The Prince's Tale was, I thought, the best chapter. It just is the way she ties up all the loose ends! We are so lucky to have been a part of the excitement on Friday Night at the release of the book... I am sad now that I have read the last book knowing that we probably won't wait for another book like that with such anticipation and I feel like I am suffering already from "PotterDepression", well I guess I will reread the series again, and again! Thank you JK for giving us this great treasure to enjoy over and over! You have entertained the world! Forever a True Fan, "

harrypotterluver wrote on Jul 25, 2007 12:04 PM:

" I thought the book was exceptionally great!It made me cry, laugh, and well, you get the point. But the saddest part was when Harry was parting with the Dursleys. That, and reading about all the people who had died (not going to tell u whu though). Other than that this is the best book I hav everrrr read and always will be. "

ToHelpMe wrote on Jul 25, 2007 12:12 PM:

" Okay first that thing at Kings Cross is the horcux that was latched on Harry. Neville got the sword the same way Harry did before because he had the true Griffindor Spirit the courage and desire to kill the snake, just as Harry got it when it was in the safest place - Dumbledore's office. Snape could produce a patronus the same as Lilly's because he truely loved her, just as Tonks loved Lupin - when hers had changed to represent him. To make them remember it has to be their happiest times and his had to have been times remembered with Lilly his one and only true friend. "

I_am_up_to_no_good wrote on Jul 25, 2007 1:31 PM:

" i have never hated anything about any of the harry potter books ever...i am a huge fan of jkr...but i didnt like the "19 yrs later" it just didnt end the book well for me...what happend to luna? did nevil meet anyone? who is the headmaster? did dumblys tomb get fixed? what did they do w the elder wand? did harry keep the cloak? and if so what child will/did he give it to? what is the conection about lilys eyes? does harry still have the miror? what happened to george w out fred??? i luved fred and george!!! but the good thing to all of that...it means she left space open for...another book maybe???? hope so!!!!! luve u jkr...ur the greatest!!!! "

Avara Kedavera wrote on Jul 25, 2007 2:28 PM:

" I totally luoved this book, i cried so much every sing page of my book was wet. I was really disapointed at the ***EPILOGUE*** It was kind of cheesy, with the kids, and am sorry, but jo rowling could have forgotten about the kids and wrote about the futures of harry,ron,ginny,and hermoine. Wether harry became an aurour, and plz if any execs for the movie is reading this plz, the movie for DH has to be like 5hrs along, they cant cut out anythin from deathly hallows, because every single word is important. Overall this was the best book and series of all times. "

buddhagirly wrote on Jul 25, 2007 2:38 PM:

" I couldn't help but be disappointed in what must be the worst book in the series. After years of buildup and anticipation, the ending was nothing but predictable... perhaps it is because JKR had narrowed the ending to only three possibilities (V dying, H living; H dying, V living; both dying... and we all knew JKR wouldn't be stupid enough to kill off such a popular character!); perhaps it is because she has a habit of writing herself out of sticky plot situations by using magic... I honestly can't explain why I was so let down. However, I CAN say that I was especially offended at the Epilogue, which was super-cheesy and poorly-written. Usually I enjoy imagining MYSELF what will happen to characters, but obviously it is the author's discretion whether or not to write one. "

Fred & George 4evr wrote on Jul 25, 2007 2:50 PM:

" I loved the last book! I thought that it took awhile to get to the good stuff, they wandered around quick a bit, but from page 500 to the end i couldent put it down. I think that the 19 years later was good, it was kinda weird it was so short but I think it was better then nothing at all. PLEASE WRITE ANOTHER BOOK! I am the biggest fan ever and I could read anything about Potter and his friends. Horra for number 7!! "

Suzanne wrote on Jul 25, 2007 3:06 PM:

" Brilliant! JKRowling is an amazing storyteller and the last book totally brought it all together. I loved the Epilogue - and it completely fit her storytelling style. What a great ending. I laughed, absolutely cried, and it was, well, magical to the end. Brava to Rowling's genius and her books. "

Muggle in love wrote on Jul 25, 2007 3:37 PM:

" I just finished the book and have to say that it was, as usual, excellent! I have always had a soft spot for Snape(Don't tell anyone) and was so pleased to find that he was not so bad after all. This book answered so many questions but , of course, left me wanting more. So long story short, this was very bittersweet to read because it was the last book but I enjoyed every minute of it!!! "

i will not tell lies wrote on Jul 25, 2007 4:29 PM:

" All I have to say is, THIS WAS BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!! Every minute left you not wanting to put it down; action and suspense filled every page!!! I LOVED the ending because they all lived happily ever after! (except Voldemort, of course!) And harry POtter was so heroic (I think I'm in love...curse you Ginny Weasley) "

Nicole wrote on Jul 25, 2007 4:40 PM:

" The book was excellent! The deaths of Lupin & Fred should of been dealt with better. I felt a stronger emotion over Hedwig & Dobby being dead. I cried when Harry was walking into the Forest and not because he was facing his death but because he did it so bravely! I would of liked to see more after the war ended instead of just 19 years later, & why 19 & not 20? I look foward to anything else JK writes. Nothing will beable to fill the empty void I now have with there not being any more Harry Potter books. But the wonderful thing about Harry Potter is you can go back and read again. You can share this wonderful world with your children and with their children. What a magical timeless world JK has created! Take a much needed well rested HOLIDAY JK because its going to be hard to top what you just did over the last 17 years. But don't worry us lifelong Harry Potter fans will enjoy what ever you write about next! "

HP fan #1 wrote on Jul 25, 2007 5:02 PM:

" That book was by far the best book of the series! I cried so much though! It amazes me the way Jo Rowling Tied all of the previous 6 books in with this one! Yes I still do have Many un-answered questions, and I have all of my hope in her writing that encyclopedia!!! I wish she never stopped writing and the series just kept goin on and on forever! although, i think that this book is the perfect way to tie up the series! thanks! "

ifrah wrote on Jul 25, 2007 6:04 PM:

" this book was amazing and totally fabulous. I think this is the best book of the series.It was mysterious and dark. when ever somebody died i had to put my book down and cry for 5 minutes :) It is also sad that series ends and i am not going to read any more harry potter books. "

staronice321 wrote on Jul 25, 2007 6:12 PM:

" I love this BOOK!!! but i was sooo sad that hedwig, dobby, lupin, tonks, mad-eye, snape(i like snape!!), fred and ted tonks (tonk's dad)died!!! :( i think my faveorite chapter was the war scene and i LOVED the Epilogue!!!! i love that harry and ginny got married and had three kids: James(oldest), Albus Severus(middle)& Lily(youngest)and i love that ron & hermione got married and had two kids: Rose(oldest)& Hugo(youngest) YESSSS!!!! VOLDEMORT IS DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! finally!!! i'm surprised that Percy came back and said sorry!! i just wonder why JK Rowling had soo many deaths!! oh well... THIS BOOK IS GREAT ITS THE BEST BESIDES HARRY POTTER 5!!!! "

Cathy F wrote on Jul 25, 2007 6:50 PM:

" I loved the book. It was by far, my favorite. The only complaint I had was trivial. If Hary's parents died in 1981 as the book says in two places, then Deathly Hallows takes place in 1998. Half Blood Prince refers to disasters and things that occurred in London during the 2000s and another book mentions a computer game Dudley plays from the 2000s. This does not compute. "

BookReader wrote on Jul 25, 2007 7:59 PM:

" This book, and the series, were solidly satisfying. Rowling does not tiptoe around death, as some think she should considering her main audience, but that would be hypocritical in light of the ongoing war, and indeed, life itself. The moral lesson was clear but not preachy, the adventure scenes dynamic, and the character and relationship development believable. In fact, the magic was believable! Good fantasy writing should be logical and believable as well as amazing, as all of the Potter series has been. Prisoner of Azkaban was the last book my rough and tumble husband was reading when he died at age 45! Thank you, Ms. Rowling, for seven great years! "

allie wrote on Jul 25, 2007 10:40 PM:

" omg!!! i luved the book!! i thought 4 sure harry would die but glad voldemort did!! i still cant believe that hermione and ron got together!! and harry and ginny!!! so cute! i couldnt believe that dumbledores death was planned 2!!! overall the book raocked!! its sad how the series os over!!! "

Jas wrote on Jul 25, 2007 11:11 PM:

" I LOVED the book! Finished reading it in less then two days! Took no break! My poor eyes! Anyways, I'm glad the trio are safe! Phew! Though I'd rather some of the others who died lived as well! Well, now that the final book is out, it has become my fave Harry Potter book. :C But it's sad that we don't have any more HP books to look forward to. Except the encyclopedia but that's nothing! Oh, well. I guess it's better that she ended it now then let it continue without having anymore people read it. "

OMG wrote on Jul 26, 2007 1:54 AM:

" OMGOMGOMGOMG! HARRY POTTER HAS MATCH! J.K. ROWLING ...NOONE CAN BEAT HER! THE PLOTS THE MAGIC, EVEN THOUGH THE DEATHS MADE ME CRY... THE END WAS THE BEST!AND HARRYS KIDS NAEM ALBUS SEVERUS POTTER!! THE BEST AND MRS WEASLEY!! YES M HAPPY U COULD DO THE HONORS OF FINISHING BELLATRIX UGG...AND IM SO HAPPY HARRY DIDNT REALLY KILL VOLDEMORT IT WOULDNT SEEM SO GOOD... BUT WIHT DUMBLEDORE IN THE END ADN HOW IT ALL FIT TOGETHER WITH THE HORCRUXES AND HARRY DYING TO DEFEAT VOLDY, NEVILLE KILLING HT SNAKE! THE DRAGON ...GODRIC'S HOLLOW...SO MUCH I COUD TALK FOREVER, IT WAS JUST UNBELIEVABLE! THO DOBBY AMDE ME CRACK AND I CRIED I MEAN IT WAS SSOO SAD WHY HIM! AND FRED OMG WHY WHY WHYWHY AND REMUS AND TONKS THEY JUST HAD A FRIGGIN' BABY! BUT IT HAD TO COEM BUT I LOVED IT SS MUCH! IT IS A MUST READ NAD I WONT FROGET IT! PROPS TO J.K. ROWLING GREAT JOB! MAGNIFICENT, WONDERFUL, AMAZING! MAGNUM!YOU ROCKMY GOSH AND I FINISHED IT SO QUICKLY I READ VERY SLOWLY AND I FINISHED IT IN LIKE LESS THAT A DAY! I ADORE IT! "

Ashley wrote on Jul 26, 2007 3:02 AM:

" This book was amazing. I cried everytime someone died. I didn't realize J.K. would be killing off so many people. However, the only part I was disappointed in was that I was hoping Neville would get to kill Bellatrix in revenge for his parents. Now that the series is over, I feel a sense of loss because for us huge Potter fans it was like we were right there fighting beside them through each and every book. It's almost like losing a best friend. Even though I'm not a huge fan of the movies, since they have to cut so much out, I have seen every one and I'm looking forward to the last two. Thanks J.K. Rowling for everything! "

CharleyB wrote on Jul 26, 2007 5:39 AM:

" I thought that many deaths were just a sentence long and were just to for the sake of death, The 1 expectation was the death of Snape. There was actually a meaning to it. I thought that the plot was meant to fit a movie and not a book. Also the plot was meant to fit the series and not the book. The epilogue was defiantly for teenage girls, very cheesy and was a lead in for her encyclopedia. Mad eyes death was very undeveloped, I thought it would have been a nice touch to have him come back as a Inferius at the battle of Hogwarts. I liked having the knowledge of Dumbledore's past but it seemed repeated over and over and over again and unnecessary to move the plot along. I have to agree with ron on leaving Hermonie and Harry in the tent, it was so dull, what was that like 5 chapters sitting in a tent discussing wands. I did however like Snape's memories. But how did Lily fall in love with James? He seemed like such an a-s-s. I overall did like the writing but I thought the plot moved to slow and if I were the editor I'd trim it down to about 500 pages. "

fiona wrote on Jul 26, 2007 5:45 AM:

" bought the book on friday night and finished it on sun.was by far the best book but still questions unanswered.like what happened to everyone after hogworts,what did harrys parents do for a living?what did the trio do for a living & where did they live?what happened to the dursleys,did harry keep in contact?hagrid,was he still gamekeeper?mrs mcgonnagal will she be teaching harrys kids?and many more but i would be here all day typing but you get the jist.is she just going to keep us guessing or is there an opening for another book "

Dawn W wrote on Jul 26, 2007 7:27 AM:

" I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will have to re-read them all once again to get the flow of things. I did enjoy the epilogue because now my imagination is running wild wilh all the posibilties of thing that may have happened during those years. JK has set herself up so that if needs be, she could pen stories or make movies of those times. Sort of like Star Trek and Starwars movies that came out when we least expect them. Wouldn't that be something. "

John wrote on Jul 26, 2007 7:59 AM:

" Now that Mr. Chase is how you end an epic series. Every lose end tied up. No question what happened next. Just imagine... Harry, Ron and Hermine sitting in a cafe... A Death-eater walks in looks at them and walks in to the bathroom... You turn the page and its blank... turn the next five pages... nothing. "

D.B wrote on Jul 26, 2007 9:22 AM:

" I laughed and cried reading this book. By far the best part was Snapes story, I always liked him and with reason! The number of deaths was not exaggerated, in fact I expected more. "

abiy wrote on Jul 26, 2007 10:07 AM:

" I loved the book. I thought it was amazing. I however, was dissapointed in some parts. The number of deaths was very dissapointing, and I wish J.K Rowling would have put more to the epilouge. I was expecting more than 7 pages. In the end, I was the saddest when I finished it. Even though I don't think it's the end, I was still sad when I finished it. What I would very much like to see is J.K Rowling write about Harry Ron and Hermione's children. If she did write about them, I know I would read it. "

Alexander wrote on Jul 26, 2007 11:01 AM:

" I read the book straight through. I was extremely pleased with each part of the book. I cried my eyes out with each death. I am very happy that Neville didn't kill Bellatrix, because no matter what, he didn't need that on his soul. The final section in the future was perfect. Harry deserved his happy ending. "

menique wrote on Jul 26, 2007 11:05 AM:

" I REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK.HARRY POTTER IS ALWAYS BE MY MOST FAVORITE NOVEL AND MOVIE. I REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'M 12 AND I READ HARRY POTTER'S BOOK FOR THE FIRST TIME WHEN I WAS 7. YOU DID A REALLY GREAT JOB J.K. ROWLING I'LL NEVER FORGET HARRY POTTER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

sunkitty wrote on Jul 26, 2007 11:12 AM:

" Harry Potter and The deathly Hallows was a very amazing book. It took me 4 days to read. I hope there will be more to Ron and Hermoine's kids and Harry & Ginny's kids than them just going off to Hogwarts. I don't think its really over yet. There's just to many unknowns still. "

Crystal23 wrote on Jul 26, 2007 1:39 PM:

" I don´t Think this is it the end of Harry Potter or his friends. There are something that doens´t fit in the end. There is something about the ring that he left in the forest. We Have Dumbledore´s wand back on his resting place and of course, we have a bunch of children so much like its parents to leave it like that. I expected too much of this final book and my expectations were meet and satisfied. I couldn´t have it any other way. I full expect to JK To try Harry Again or something else. I wouldnt matter because I´ll consider her a wonderfull writer and an incredible person. All the luck for her!! "

Tom C wrote on Jul 26, 2007 1:44 PM:

" Ok, everybody, get over it. The book was fantastic. I read it twice already, and J.K. Rowling does'nt need to provide every detail in full. Of course, anyone can wonder on any innane plot detail. It was wrapped up perfectly. It seems for many readers, they have'nt ever read any other novels or they wouldn't try and demand more detail. The seies of books are perfect they way the author wrote them. I applaud J.K Rowling for a wonderful story. Do I want more, of course, but if you read what Ms. Rowling had to say after the completion of the Potter series, she wants to move on, so let's let her. Thank you JK "

Jenna wrote on Jul 26, 2007 1:47 PM:

" I cried so hard when Snape said that he had loved Harry always! It was just so beautiful! But yet Harry never knew it! He hated Snape but yet Snape loved him! Ugh it makes me so sad just thinking about it and how Snape had to die! "

kate wrote on Jul 26, 2007 1:50 PM:

" i liked the book a lot until i got to the end i think "and Harry lived happily ever after" is a really cheap ending. i really want to know everything that happened in between the ending and 19 years later. i thought the whole dumbledore's family plot was really unnecessary. i also didnt like how like how so many of the minor characters in the other story came back like the original quidditch team. um...i really hope that there are more books because i did enjoy them sooo much and i was very upset when i finished reading it. Umm...i thought the whole albus severus name was dumb how about we name one after sirius?? just throwing that out there i also didnt really like how they all ended up together like harry ended up with ginny ron ended up with hermione i think that there should have been just a random person that one of them married. idk the ending seemed very rushed and incomplete to me it left me a little unsatisfied however i did LOVE the rest of the story "

Firebolt wrote on Jul 26, 2007 3:13 PM:

" I still really can't believe I finished off my favourite ever book!!!! Hugh! A lot to take in, that book really blew it off! I was happy with the ALL HAPPY ENDING but still I couldn't take it in that Harry who grew up with us suddenly ended up married and had 3 children but still u can't say anything cause its all coming from the all time big genius JK, I really would like to thank her with all of my heart to for giving such a wonderful book! I wasn't so happy with the number of deaths by the way and cried my heart out at Remus's, Tonks's and Fred's deaths cause they were three of my favourite characters!!!!!! I also was completely satisfied with Snape's end and was quite shocked to see how extra ambitious and selfish Dumbledore had been! But this one really left a lot of questions un answered like Why did Lily marry James? What happened to Harry, Ron and Hermione after the battle? What did Harry's parents do for a living? Why did Sirius never thought of marrying someone when he was out of azkaban, was no one so important in his life? Anyways I will love it if JK really takes up the idea of answering all these questions in her encyclopedia! But I would really have loved it if Harry would have finished Bellatrix off for Sirius's revenge! But I can't keep writing all day, can I? So thanks anyways JK for these past Potter years and please do think of writing an 8th part cause we just can't get Harry out of our minds ever!!!!!!!!!! "

huiutnfnmklg wrote on Jul 26, 2007 4:19 PM:

" I was sort of mad when she killed of fred remus tonks and mad eye. she said she would tell us why she killed sirius but that is not true. But I really did like the rest of it I wish she would write more harry potter books cause I grew up with these. no offense to J.K thanks for reading. "

dots4allupeoples wrote on Jul 26, 2007 4:45 PM:

" I absolutely loved the book! there were a few useless deaths, (Hedwig, Dobby, Colin Creevy, Fred Weasley), and i would have preferred to have Snape die after they found out he was good. I have mixed feelings about Tonks and Remus dying... i think it was cruel but i sorta wanted Harry to be a godparent. i just was too close to those characters. but over all it was a wonderful way to wrap up the book series. i am sad that it is over. I really liked all the twists and the way she portrayed Neville, and although I really can't wait until the theme park comes out! to relive all of it will be great! "

onemoreforpeace wrote on Jul 26, 2007 5:41 PM:

" I don't think the ending was as stereotypical as people think. The fact that Harry lives and Voldemort dies goes well with the story. Harry has had such a horrible life, starting as an infant. His parents were killed and he has had to live with his unbearable aunt, uncle, and cousin. Since then, he's constantly been trying to prevent himself from getting killed on several occasions, as well as have to endure the deaths of those closest to him, such as Sirius, Dumbledore, Hedwig, Lupin, etc. Harry deserves to finally live a free and happy life, and there's no way Voldemort should have lived, or else the story would have no ending. Thanks to JKR for making such a wonderful book, and a great, intriguing end to the story of Harry Potter. "

Mike wrote on Jul 26, 2007 5:47 PM:

" I liked the book a lot..The Epilouge was disappointing though as was the death of Voldemort..I thought it couldve been a little better done,but all in all it was a great book and well worth a second read... "

Kandra Mae wrote on Jul 26, 2007 5:53 PM:

" Stop with the "I wish they didn't die" thing. Jk Rowling has a wonderful touch with reality, and there's no way she could finish with out SOMEONE important dying?!?!?!? And I LOVE how the twist at the end had everyone's foot in their mouths. NOONE was right! Harry DOES die, but not really. so HA!! Congradulations to JK on a beautifully written finale, she wraps up the whole series with such class and mystery, im still guessing, and although i'll miss Harry, Ron, & Hermoine, the trio i've know since 4-ever, im glad they live happily ever after! "

Scamp The Sheltie wrote on Jul 26, 2007 7:04 PM:

" I loved it but did Harry have to like RAISE Teddy? At the age of 17 i think he would be pretty young. WHAT HAPPENED TO LUNA? I really want to knowwether she had kids and stuff. I am also disapointed when I relized Sirius wasnt going to come back, even though (i know this has no connection to the book) Luna said at the end of the fith movie that "all things find their way back in the end" or something like that. I also thought all the information on what Harry, Ron and Hermione were when they were in hiding i mean some of it was nessisary but a lot of it wasnt! I completly skiped the "King's Cross" chapter because it was too depressing, and i was sad that when Harry came back (after he defeated Voldy and everything) that he didnt kiss Ginny. I liked that Ron and Hermione got to kiss but i thought the timing was wrong i think it would have been better when Ron came back when they were in hiding. I know it sounds like i am complianing a lot but im really not, I thought the book was great and i will actully be sad when they make the movie because they are sure to take half of it out! My favorite thing about the book was the epolouge because Harry got what he never had: a happy family. Im glad it turned out the way it did, and i just want to tell some things about what happened to people and what would happen if some things didnt happen. Fist if Lily (as in Harry's mother) hadent died Snape wouldnt have cared about Harry(JKR said so) and Harry became a head of the Aurors or something, Ron became a Auror too, and Hermione became high in the Ministry Law Enforcement feild. Well thats all Ive got to say and over all I really loved the book "

holly wrote on Jul 26, 2007 9:31 PM:

" I liked the book, but it definetly wasn't my favorite. the plot was a bit "chunky", the middle was rather boring, and too much happened in the end. throughout most of the book, it didn't feel like ms. rowling had written it, but rather a fan who wrote fanfiction. ginny is one of my favorite characters, and despite her involvement to bring down the carrows inside hogwarts, i was disappointed by her lack of involvement in the plot. there were parts of the book that i LOVED, like Harry's birthday kiss and, Lupin and Tonks getting married and having Teddy. I actually liked the epilogue best. Harry Potter is a fairy tale, and all fairy tales end with "and they all lived happily ever after". and maybe ms. rowling revealed in an interview what harry, ron, and hermone's careers are. so, all in all, good, but not great. half blood prince is still my favorite. "

harryfan_07 wrote on Jul 27, 2007 12:04 AM:

" I wished J.K.Rowlings would of had Harry and Harmonie marry. Instead of having Ron and Harmonie together. Harry and Harmonie seemed more closer than Ron.As for killing off Voldermore it was done masterfully. Loved the magic. J.K.Rowlings did a fabulous job on the darkside. Rowlings should of left Snape alive and Dumolbdore alive they were amazing charaters they kept Harry safe. But love J.K.Rowlings for putting hope into her books and how true friendship never dies. When you put your mind to something you can achieve anything. Love your writing skills J.K.Rowlings and thankyou for your wanderful story of Harry Potter. "

harmionefan wrote on Jul 27, 2007 4:54 AM:

" this book would be excellent.... the bst part of harry potter was harry potter and the goblet of fire.. bt all were nice bt this was the bst... "

kristen payne wrote on Jul 27, 2007 6:54 AM:

" i just would like to say that i loved the whole harry potter series and you actually got me reading books because i never picked up a book until harry potter 1 was given to me. I think harry potter and the deathly hallows was a terrific book. When i first started to read it i was like this is a weird beginning but ok so i carried on reading and i thought that it startes to get better and i like the whole dudley thing. I was most upset however when you hear that mad-eye moody got killed. They never actually find his body though. You kind of guess he's definitely dead though when umbridge has his eye. I was really glad when hermione and ron get together and i think it's really good the way he read the book about girls and uses it on hermione. I think harry and Ginny should have had a bigger part in the book and i think after he killed voldemort harry should have kissed ginny but that's my opinion. I also like the way it turns out that harry can't die until voldemort died i found that really funny but i have to admit i cried when i thought he was going to die when he saw snape's memories. I also cried when his parent, lupin and sirius come back that was such a good part to the book and i cried because i know teddy's parents died it was a really sad book and i didn't like it that fred had to die :( one of my other story lines is the whole snape thing when you hear him doing all this stuff and you think he's bad but it turns out dumbledore has actually told him to do it all and i love the epilogue at the end when you see harry's son albus severus potter and her talks to him about snape being in slytherin but he was the bravest man he ever knew i cried. i can't say it was your best because they are all amazing "

kristen wrote on Jul 27, 2007 6:59 AM:

" oh and i would also like to say i would have loved to find out what job harry got if he became an auror or something and also i think luna and dean should have got together and if they did made it public so that we no that they got together because they were good together in this book "

Freya wrote on Jul 27, 2007 7:56 AM:

" As I finished the book, the greatest feeling I had was sadness that the series is over, and that we will never again read of any more of Harry Potter's adventures. However, I'm glad that Harry came out alright in the end. I was so scared that J.K. Rowling was going to kill him off, but that would have been an outrage to us fans. Am I right? This book was much darker, much more serious, and was definitely a page-turner. I loved every minute of it, even though some good characters were lost. "

harry fan wrote on Jul 27, 2007 8:23 AM:

" i really like harry potter books and iam thinking from where jk rowling got this idea of harry potter. these books r really great...luv it "

littlereddevil19825 wrote on Jul 27, 2007 10:18 AM:

" Well I have not finished the book but it seems like the best book that J.K. has wrote. I am glad that Harry (my fav.) stayes alive. From what I have read here I am also very glad that his friends have made it though also!!! But I am on Ch. 6 so far and can't wait to go and read till the end!!! Way to go J.K. Rowling!!!! "

joyce wrote on Jul 27, 2007 11:49 AM:

" i loved all the HP books and movies. the last book is excellent, read it for 2 days. i cried when dobby died, also fred, tonks, madeye and lupin. i thought he will live happily with tonks and their son. snape's is a surprise, i felt sorry that he died and i cried when he said' look to me' bec. he wanted to see for the last time lily's eyes. hermione is wonderful, i think she's a big help for harry. all in all i enjoyed readind this book. hope jk rowling will write another HP book with explanations of some unanswered questions. "

Totalharryfreak wrote on Jul 28, 2007 12:56 PM:

" Ok this was one of the best books ive ever read and about every one wishing something was diffrent of course were ganna want to change things but no book is perfect in anyones eyes but the author and if jk changed the book to all or your likings it wouldnt be her book now would it u need to excepet the fact that its the way it is yes i have many many things i wish i could change but its was the best book by far anyways u need to give jk kudos her ability to right such wonderful long booksand keep you lock in personaly i couldnt put the book down i was up for 2 days strait witrh no sleep in order to finish this book and i loved it the fact that snape wanted to c lilys eyes on last time before he died was well it made me cry i loved it well all in all i loved this book and anyone who sais this was a horrible book i guess dosent no how to read... thx so much to J.K Rowling for the harry potter series without wich i would never ever have picked up a book "

latinHoney25 wrote on Jul 28, 2007 6:48 PM:

" First of all I would like to say that this was the BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN!! J.K Rowling is AWSOME!! I loved evertyhing about this book, and people need to stop complainning about characters dying or whatever they found wrong with the book....I don't see them writing one of the best stories world wide!! I believe J.k Rowling has done an awsome job...She has made Harry Potter go through alot but in the end he has the life he always wanted a "Happy Big Family with Ginny!!" and I see alot of people not liking some of the main characters dying but death is part of life and everyone has to go through that at some point in their lifes...and especially Harry had to go through it so that when he finally confronted Voldermore it would give him courage of what he needed to do (die himself) and to know How much stronger he is then Voldermore...!! All in all the best book of the series!! J.k Rowlings you rock!! "

Melodie wrote on Jul 28, 2007 6:57 PM:

" I love, love, loved this book and all of the HP books. I could have finished the book in two days, but I kept drawing it out, b/c I didn't want it to end! I was scared of what the ending was going to be, but I think that Rowling ended it perfectly! She didn't elaborate on the jobs that Harry, Ron and Hermione got into when they were older, but I imagined them as aurors. Then I read an interview w/Rowling and she said that Harry and Ron become aurors and Hermione is working for the ministry of magic's law dept. I hope she does decide to write the HP encyclopedia, b/c I'd like to get all of the in depth info about all f the characters. "

Opiniagirl wrote on Jul 29, 2007 5:18 PM:

" The last book pulls everything together brilliantly! Most of hte unanswered questions will probably be addressed in the movie...other charectors, professions, etc. "

Hermione wrote on Jul 29, 2007 6:36 PM:

" The book was ABSOLUTELY BRILLANT !!!! I cried so mant times. Especially on Dobby's death and when I thought that Harry was going to die. And when I found out that Teddy's parents were gone.... The Epilouge was great. there were many unanswered questions though. But i loved it and Ron's little jokes at the end !!! Hats of to JKR. Can't wait 4 the encyclopedia !!!!!!!!!!!!! "

leilani wrote on Jul 29, 2007 6:49 PM:

" I loved the book. It was emotional when Dobby died but I understand war spares no one. Thanks to JK for allowing us to see Harry as just another individual doing what had to be done. I think it shows us that no matter who we are, we all can be heroes in the right situation. When the movie is written, please keep the the information about Snape and Lily. I think the 3rd movie forgot to include Harry's parents' history. I am sorry to see the series end. "

hermione8 wrote on Jul 29, 2007 9:52 PM:

" omg!!! i luved the book it was awesome!! i cant beleive voldemort died, i though harry would die but sux for volde!!! ron and hermione make the perfect match!! i am soo sad that the series is over but it ended in a good way!!! "

siriusZ wrote on Jul 30, 2007 7:46 AM:

" i've found the 7th buk ze BEST!!!!!!!!!!i've nevr felt zis way about a buk before and i can say that am a real bookworm but well,i've LOVED this buk...i soooooooo adore it!!!!!!!!from z beginning to the end,i've been excited and thrilled,though sometimes sad also..always looking forward to see what'll happen!!!and i'm glad that j.k.rowling has answered ze questions which have plagued me throughout the series!!!!!and now,am looking forward to ze encyclopedia abt Harry Potter!!and yup,i would also like to know ze answers to ze questions zat some of u have posted here!!!!!AND TO J.K.ROWLING,I SAY 'THANKS A MILLION TIMES FOR THIS MARVELLOUS AND TOTALLY MAGICAL BOOK'!!!!! "

poochmom wrote on Jul 30, 2007 8:34 AM:

" The book is done but the characters have taken a life of their own in my brain. It was a glorious read and hard to put down. I appreciate the ending and felt relief. "

TonksWithPinkHair wrote on Jul 30, 2007 2:17 PM:

" I think that the book was really great and finished perfectly. It is dissapointing though that there will be no more Harry Potter books to read. I am hoping that a spoiler of sometypewill be published so that all the questions such as what is the creature at Kings Cross, what the singnificance of the veil is in the 5th book, does harry ever see the dursleys again, who did tonks and lupins son live with (bc harry makes it sound like he never lived with them in the epilouge even though he was the godfather) and what happened after the battle of hogwarts. all in alll though i thought it was a terrific book and i will always have a copy with me. "

ultimate harry potter fan wrote on Jul 31, 2007 12:39 PM:

" right here goes HARRY POTTER ROCKS there i said it. i loved the series it was amazing. i loved everything about the books and they were really planned out because there has been clues from book one till the final. i loved the whole snape and lily story the only thing i'm sad about is that it's the final ever book. i thought it was ashame you never find out about the thing at kings cross and about their jobs but i read in an interview with jk that harry became head of auror department. ginny became a quiddich player then a writer later on. hermione helped out house elves and ron became partners with geaoge in their joke shop. i would also like to no if veronique is bill and fleurs kid or someone else's thats all and thanks so much jk you got me reading books and i don't think i'll ever forget harry potter if i ever have kids i'll be reading them the books and same for my nieces and nephews thanks again jk you made my childhood magical "

wheeee!!! wrote on Aug 2, 2007 1:46 AM:

" luved the book, just a bit sad when some characters died... lol found it funny that harry named his son albus serevus. "

The Bloody Baron wrote on Aug 2, 2007 10:29 AM:

" Fantastic Book!!!!!!!!!!! Broken Hearted when Dobby died. Can't believe it's the end of Harry Potter series! Epilogue a bit of a let down but otherwise - 11/10 "

Dobby's Ghost wrote on Aug 3, 2007 4:01 AM:

" The 7th book had a really nice twrist at the end, especially the story with Snape and Lily, i could never guessed it... The book is, of course, brilliant, and i had to continue reading until the end... However, in my opinion, as others also mentioned, the endling was somehow too.. "simple", they got all married with each other and have kids and their kids are friends and so on... In addition, i was thinking that Harry is really "the perfect husband", i mean, be real, he had only kissed Cho before, and then gets married with the second girlfriend he's ever had...?? Well, anyways, he's Harry potter, i think no girl would complain to be with a guy who saved the world... Another point is all the dying of the people... For me, harry seemed to griefed longer over Dobby then over Fred, Lupin and Trunks. I mean, Lupin, the old friend of his dad, is old teacher, and Fred.... Harry didnt dig graves for them or there wasnt even a funeral, whereas for dobby, harry suffered more and felt guilty pages over pages while he was digging Dobby's grave... The last point, i also thought was just too short was the death of Voldemort. In my opinion he just died too simple, i mean, he's the one who everyone feared!! But then one curse --- and he's dead... That seems pretty .. i dont know, it seems like JKR didnt know how to kill him properly... I expected a real fight, harry losing an eye or maybe a hand... And in "19 years later", i also didnt know who JKR meant at the end with "Victoire"... I read in some forums that she is the daughter of Fleur and Bill... but if i wouldnt have read the post, i would have had no clue who she is... But anyways, it's all over now, and i am pretty sad... It's been almost 10 years, the reader's been growing with Harry and his friends... And now its over. Everything is well. "

Valdimar wrote on Aug 5, 2007 1:50 PM:

" I thought the end was to simple. I wanted a real fight in the end, between Lord Voldemort and Harry. It only took like 10 seconds to kill Voldemort. If the deathly hallows weren't in the book, and harry's wand hadn't been destroyed, it would be a nice end. We would know hue was better. "

StillmourningoverfredandDobby wrote on Aug 6, 2007 4:30 PM:

" It was a great twist and i loved the story about lily and snape....There were times when i thought the trio wouldnt make it and times when i was confused about who dumbledore was.. but the thing that made me cry... was dobby, and fred.... why did the twins have to be separated?it was still great and harry even became the godfather of a couple who died for the lifes of others. "

GinevraMAlfoy wrote on Aug 7, 2007 4:13 AM:

" I can´t believe that it is end now. I love the book, because it is really smart and great. It is super that harry alive and voldemort dead. I have crie, because of Fred and Dobby, I liked both very much. What is George without Fred?! I like very much that Hermione and Ron gettin married and have got children, that is soo cute. I think the most girls and boys grew up with harry potter and now it is ending. If i have children, they have to read the books, because i think they should know what their mother reads. "

jealousofginny wrote on Aug 8, 2007 2:20 PM:

" i love harry potter! but does jkr hate fred or something... she had to make him lose a ear before his untimly death!!!!... anyways i wasnt expecting severus snape to like lilly evans. and i thought snape hated harry so why protect him??? there is so many un answer questions like after the hogwarts battle when harrywas in the pensive and snape and dumblebore were talking dumbledore said that a horcruxe was in side harry. so how could harry kill voultemort. PLEASE right another book janice k rowling please! "

hallowfan wrote on Aug 17, 2007 1:57 PM:

" this bookz totally amazing!! sniff. sniff when fred & dobby died. i luved this book the best- lots of action from the start! i thought the part w/ lily & snape was cute!. i was a bit disappointed when i read the epilouge. i thought the other son's name would be fred, since he was ginny's brother "

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