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08-27-2008, 03:35 AM
| | |  J.K. Rowling talks Hedwig's fate in new interview
J.K. Rowling spoke to Harry, A History author Melissa Anelli about the Harry Potter series in a new interview, segments of which will be released periodically as they were not published in the text. One particular subject discussed was the fate of Hedwig, Harry's beloved pet owl: Quote:
"I had to work quite hard in finding a very particular way for that [Snitch] to be caught because I knew I was going to do that later; initially, as my British editor can confirm, I had Hedwig catch that [Snitch]. She wanted that changed, and I thought, 'Oh, God, back to the drawing board.'
Actually that's what sealed Hedwig's fate, because the plan was for Hedwig to open the [Snitch], because she touched it first, but, by making it Harry, then it was time to kill her earlier. I think she was going to die anyway, eventually."
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08-27-2008, 12:57 PM
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Oh, it's so sad when Hedwig dies! *cries*
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08-27-2008, 01:07 PM
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Harry had to open the snitch at the right time in his mouth as that is how he originally caught his first snitch during the Quidditch match. As far as Hedwig dying, it is so sad as it was his second present (after the birthday cake) from Hagrid, but JK was showing how so many close to Harry, people and animal, blood relative and mentors alike, had died, ultimately because of Voldemort.
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08-27-2008, 01:36 PM
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I also think that Hedwig needed to die. I feel like she was a symbol of Harry's innocence, so she eventually had to die. I'm glad that JKR did Hedwig justice with a good, tragic, very sad death scene though.
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08-27-2008, 01:43 PM
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Oh, that's so sad! I cried when Hedwig died, because that was so sad for Harry, he loved Hedwig very much. But, I understand why she did that as she mentioned in an earlier interview. That was really awesome what she did with the snitch, I loved it.
I can't wait for the rest of the interview.
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08-27-2008, 02:07 PM
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Hedwig, Bellatrix and Nagini's deaths = Never should have happened. 
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when i read that it made me sad!
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A couple of you hit it right on the head. The following is from a web chat with J.K. Rowling on Bloomsbury.com last year. Quote:
Twinkletoes: Why did you feel that Hedwig's death was necessary?
J.K. Rowling: The loss of Hedwig represented a loss of innocence and security. She has been almost like a cuddly toy to Harry at times. Voldemort killing her marked the end of childhood. I'm sorry... I know that death upset a LOT of people!
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When Hedwig died, I was like OH MY GOSH WT_ !! It was so sad. To be honest, it was more sad than Mad-Eye Moody!
Hedwig ... never ever failing to send a letter - may you rest in peace!
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08-27-2008, 04:42 PM
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To me, she didn't make any sense.
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08-27-2008, 05:38 PM
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I dont think that hedwig should've died...
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Cool,I might buy that book.Im going to jot down the name of it and now.
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08-27-2008, 06:17 PM
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I agree with that editor, it was better to make Harry cath that snitch.
Hedwig's death not only symbolizes Harry's growing up. At that stage of the story Voldemort has gained power and is after Harry. It is just more realistic and convincing if in that situation someone close to Harry is killed - and better that someone is an owl than a human.
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08-27-2008, 06:19 PM
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That's interesting... cool. But I don't think JKR should have done an interview for a fan book, unless i've misinterpreted that. If Jo wants to give out new info she should use her website.
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08-27-2008, 06:21 PM
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I was sad when Hedwig died and Harry was yellinng at her before that...:/
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Originally Posted by EmmaRiddle  Can you imagine Harry carting Hedwig around on his travels? That would not have been convincing or easy. Yes i can imagine that actually, and even though it wouldnt be easy, she still didnt have to die just because it would be a pain having to bring her along everywhere.
He could have left Hedwig at the Weasleys, given her to Hagrid. Though I think she could have taken care of herself.
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08-27-2008, 10:07 PM
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Hedwig's on the bottom of my list. Let's hear more about why Fred AND Tonks AND Lupin had to die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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08-27-2008, 10:53 PM
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Wow, I was really sad when Hedwig died. I don't understand what Jo said about "Hedwig caught the Snitch first." What? I don't remember that?
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08-28-2008, 01:10 AM
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poor Hedwig... I don't think it was necessary to kill her at all! I mean it was Harry's companion, not his protector!!!
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08-28-2008, 01:53 AM
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Poor Hedwig!! That was one of the saddest parts in DH. I thought her death was really unncessary just like Fred. She was just an owl and Harry's childhood pet. Why??
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08-28-2008, 02:59 AM
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shame hedwig was killed,that and dobby's deaths were simply so depressing.
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08-28-2008, 05:26 AM
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Well, I guess everything works out in some way...Still, it was very sad to read throught it on the book...
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08-28-2008, 06:39 AM
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eventually, wow. that was harry's close friend besides ron and hermione.
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it totally broke my heart wen harry lost his best friend .... i would have loved it though if harry would have been given the oportunity to pass hedwig on to his eldest child that would have been so cool
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It was one of the hardest deaths for me to accept in DH, yet considering the other two choice, better Hedwig than Hagrid or Harry. It was sort of surreal when I read it because one of my first thoughts went back to the first book when Ronan said, "Always the innocent are the first victims".
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