Video has made its way online from the special features on the forthcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" Blu-ray DVD showing a moment from the Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and J.K. Rowling sit down interview where the author talks about the possibility of killing the character of Ron while writing the series. Ms. Rowling explains that during a not so "very happy place" mid way through writing the series, she "started thinking [she] might punish one of them off." In explaining her choice of character, she adds:
"In my absolute heart of hearts of hearts – although I did seriously consider Ron. Anyway, I can tell you it’s a real relief to talk about it."
The full fifty-seven second video clip from the interview can be watched right here:
It doesn’t sound like she took the prospect of killing Ron seriously. I think it would’ve made Deathly Hallows much more powerful, sadder, and ultimately a better book. Lots of people would be so sad about it, but people liked Sirius, Dobby, Hedwig too, and their deaths made Harry’s experience all the more dramatic.
If she did make Ron die, maybe then Fred wouldn’t have. But throughout Deathly Hallows, I thought that Ginny Weasley was going to die, for the ultimate “Harry-loses-everything” ending.
Although if one of the “Trio” had to die, I think it should’ve been Harry. But whatever.
Yeah i guess out of them all I thought Harry would die. I think killing Ron would be an odd choice, he’s not my favourite character, but I think he holds a lot of people together.
Killing Ron? Well good think she change her mind lol because I don’t think I would like Harry Potter anymore if that happen lol just kidding I will be just sad cause he my 3th favorite characher I love the trio.
First comment, woo hoo! Kill Ron? Never! That would be so sad! I’m glad she didn’t!