burningpumpkins: I don’t think we know that. Slytherin could be before or after the Peveralls, either is possible, though I think it is more likely the Peveralls were after the Founders, since that Ignotus is buried in a town named after Godric Gryffindor.

I find it very interesting that the Hallows of Hogwarts were once what the story was about and then “It changed completely.” If the Hallows had all been items that belonged to the founders and with an extra one or two thrown in from Slytherin, it would have been a much tighter end to the story. The sudden appearance of the Peverell stuff really seemed to come out of left field.
Much as I loved Deathly Hallows, I was disappointed by a couple of things in the story. The first is that it seemed like a shotgun fire of story elements that hadn’t been seem in the first six books, while simultaneously “remembering” back to earlier events in a superficial way without tying them in firmly. And secondly, why on earth didn’t Harry recall how Slughorm was getting along by borrowing peoples’ houses while they were on holiday and get the heck out of that stupid tent?

Eh… Hallows of Hogwarts isn’t really accurate is it? Unless as someone else said the Hallows were originally going to be tied to Hogwarts/the Founders. Which actually would have been really cool!

I’m sure the reason Harry didn’t occupy a house has something to do with increased ministry surveillance of muggles during the deathly hallows year. Also, they had to use the tent because they needed to be mobile in order to find the Horcruxes and they couldn’t stay in one place for so long due to the risk of getting caught. The longer you’re at on location the high the risk is of somebody finding you.

I agree with you, Dawna. Thanks, Melissa, that was a great book!

I think “Deathly Hallows” was chosen to keep people thinking that Harry was going to die, right up until the book came out.

Melissa, you’re an excellent writer! I’d love to see you try your hand at fiction next. :-)

I really enjoyed reading Harry-A History. Thank you.
What I would really love to know is this: At the Harry, Carrie and Garp reading, Jo said she had had another idea for the title of book 7. What was it? Has she ever said?

Hey voldy! yes they are related. if you think about how JKR said there were 1000 students in Hogwarts then the wizerding would is very small. plus Merope was pure-blood and so was James. it wouldn’t suprise me.

Uhm… I don’t really like it. It’s too trivial (it’s that the right word?). And, emmy, you got the point. The Hallows aren’t related to Hogwarts at all, so..
I can’t think of a more right title than “The Deathly Hallows”: they play a fundamental part in the book. I cried sooo much when Harry decides not to go and search for the Resurrection Stone, in the end. Harry’s dilemma (search the Hallows or the Horcruxes) made me love, if possible, even more his character.
Maybe I went a little off topic but I hope I explained well what I feel about the title of this seven, last book. (See, I can’t say “last” without hoping it isn’t the last one).
Sorry if there are some grammar errors, I’m italian.
Goodnight everybody!!

Off-topic, i’m sorry.
The Puzzle Pirates ad on top creates pop-up’s… sadface

i like DH better,hallows of hogwarts sounds too sissy and waaaaay to many h’s

im glad she didnt call it that! they’re not exactly hallows of HOGWARTS.
i’m sure she’d never do it though.

I HAS RESURECTED FROM THE DAED. I SHEALL KIELL YOU.

(i no speall weall)

When are we getting the full interview, anyway?

@ Voldemort

Voldemort isn’t just ‘dead’. Didn’t you read the books?! :P ;)