Blog Post #3: That's All Folks!

When it comes down to it, I loved the way Rowling ended the series. At the same time, however, there are definite changes I would have made. First of all, I think Rowling killed off way too many people. I for one did absolutely NOT think Dobby should have died. I think it was an unnecessary killing. Rowling had already created the boundary between Harry and Bellatrix when she killed Sirius. I don't think she should have furthered that boundary in Bellatrix killing Dobby. I also thought she should have killed Percy instead of Fred. I think it would have been the perfect way for Percy to redeem himself to his family (quitting his job, coming back to his family, and dying to avenge them.) I also didn't like how she slipped in the fact that Lupin and Tonks had died. It was kind of an "oh by the way, Lupin and Tonks are laying here dead too, along with a trillion of Harry's other friends" thing. I loved how she sealed the barrier between the Malfoys and Harry. Narcissa spared his life in exchange for the whereabouts of her son, and Harry saved Draco from the fire in the Room of Requirement.

For some reason, ever since I read the book for the first time, I have always hated Harry's fate. Even though it's a fiction novel (clearly, with you know, all the wizards and stuff), I don't think Harry should have been able to die, talk to Dumbledore, then come back to life. It just seemed all too much for me, I didn't really understand it.

My feelings about Snape definitely changed. He's still not my favorite character, but I now see him as a hero rather than a villain. My thoughts about Ron and Hermione have not changed, for they were always loyal to Harry and Dumbledore. I think in a larger social/cultural context it sends a message - we must all stick together. No matter how different you may be, there is a time when we must all come together to protect each other.

Aside from the few things that I would change, and also a cheesy epilogue, Rowling nailed it. There were no questions left unanswered, and everyone was put in the place that was rightfully theirs.