JKR:"Scar" No Longer Last Word of "Deathly Hallows," Was "Euphoric and Devasted" When Writing Final Chapter of Book

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JKR:"Scar" No Longer Last Word of "Deathly Hallows," Was "Euphoric and Devasted" When Writing Final Chapter of Book

J.K. Rowling

Posted by: Edward

July 06, 2007, 03:39 AM

The Telegraph is reporting this evening that author J. K. Rowling described the completion of the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as “the most remarkable feeling” in the upcoming interview on BBC1’s Jonathan Ross program. During the taping, which took place on this Thursday, Jo went on to say this when asked about writing that momentous final chapter after almost 20 years with the series:

“Finishing the book is a relief. I can’t think of anyone who could know how I felt. Actually finishing it was the most remarkable feeling I’ve ever had… [I felt] euphoria, devastated, when I finished one chapter near the end I absolutely howled, it had been planned for so long.
“I was in a hotel room on my own, sobbing my heart out. I downed half a bottle of champagne in one and went home with mascara all over my face. It was really tough.”

Update: A few more details have emerged from the Jonathan Ross interview via a new article on BBC News. This article features a two more quotes from the author, the first, when discussing the fact that the filmmakers adapting Harry Potter for the screen have kept the cast entirely British, called it a “hell of an achievement.” Jo also gave another tidbit of information regarding the last word written in the final Harry Potter book. The common thought among fans for the past number of years was the series’ text end with the word ‘scar.’ Jo reveals it has, in fact, that been changed:

“Scar? It was so for ages, and now it’s not. Scar is quite near the end, but it’s not the last word.”

The full Jonathan Ross Show interview will air July 6th on BBC1 at 10:35pm BST. If you are able to capture the footage of the interview, please send it in!

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whoa!! sounds intense…..hope Hermione doesn’t die

Posted by Sam on July 06, 2007, 03:47 AM report to moderator

...She was in a hotel room crying her eyes out and downing a bottle of champagne???!! ...that to me says someone SUPER important is going to die.. _{praayys that it’s not Harry!!}

Posted by Mindy on July 06, 2007, 03:49 AM report to moderator

Could she be crying too much because she killed harry? Maybe.

Posted by luna on July 06, 2007, 03:50 AM report to moderator

Holy oompa loompas…

...I just hope this doesn’t happen when I read it as well. I wish there could be a way to thank her properly for what she’s done by sharing this wonderful story with all of us.

...I can’t believe it’s almost over.

Posted by Erika on July 06, 2007, 03:52 AM report to moderator

Wow. Just the sheer feeling of ACOMPLISHMENT she must have experienced. That alone would be enough to get highly emotional. Man, July 21 is coming awfully fast, donthcha think?

JK, you earn every single frikken penny. All I have to say is, well, thank you. You have changed my life forever:)

Posted by Katie Bilius on July 06, 2007, 03:54 AM report to moderator

Naaa she was probaly in that state cause it was over not because she kiled off some one important.

Posted by airguitarprincess on July 06, 2007, 03:54 AM report to moderator

oh, JO…i FEEL that. i think i may do the same, upon the end. champagne and sobbing all by my lonesome. because nobody will feel the ending in the same way sigh ...and i say this as only a reader this must be an intense year for her.

Posted by JDoll on July 06, 2007, 03:54 AM report to moderator

Hmmm…sounds serious! We always knew it could be…but this sounds VERY serious. I really hope we can avoid being spoiled!

Posted by Beth on July 06, 2007, 03:56 AM report to moderator

Poor Jo – she’s had another child and he’s leaving the nest already…..

Goodbye Harry – we will all miss you. we followed in your shaddow since “you was jus’ a baby” and we will be damn proud of your acheivements by the end. just like we are damn proud of your creator..

Goodbye friend, teammate, classmate , brother, lover and son.

Posted by Emma on July 06, 2007, 04:03 AM report to moderator

Shes so funny. :)

I can only imagine what she feels like. I have a few characters of my own and the prospect of finishing their life story is downright scary. Just to be done and over with them…I would probably have to make a hundred sequels! And Ive only had these characters for like 3 years. Poor Jo!

Posted by brandy on July 06, 2007, 04:07 AM report to moderator

well this indiactes that something very important is going to happen which will twist us all. Remember that Jo said that she cried when she was writing the ending of goblet of fire and she told that the first time she cried when she was writing and the ending turned out to be voldeemort returning….... this indicates to me that something important like this is going to happen…........someone very significant and unexpected is dead….. oops just 13 daya to go…... and soon we will be having our hankies wet :(

Posted by abhijit dande on July 06, 2007, 04:08 AM report to moderator

Damn… Does this mean I have to stock up on kleenex and champagne?

Posted by Zamboni on July 06, 2007, 04:09 AM report to moderator

LOL.

Posted by me on July 06, 2007, 04:15 AM report to moderator

Jo can down half a bottle of champagne in one? I wanna party with her!

Posted by gnocchi on July 06, 2007, 04:15 AM report to moderator

LOL gnocchi i agree! Champagne for everyone!

And can I just say how much I love JK Rowling’s hair? She looks hot!

Posted by Meee on July 06, 2007, 04:25 AM report to moderator