J. K. Rowling has warned that as the books come out, they will be darker and
more complex as the kids grow older and deal with life in the wizarding
world with Voldemort.   It's been speculated on HP discussion boards that by
the time the series end, Dumbledore will have died as likely will have
Voldemort.  It's even been speculated that other characters will die such as
Ron (in the role of sacrificial heroism), Snape, or even Harry himself,
although I think that last one is the least likely death to happen.

There will be a death of a character in Book 5; Rowling said that is why it
took so long - it was very painful for her to write.

Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "Elizabeth H. Thiers" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: Publish Date for the New HP Book


> Finally finished the fourth one and now see what all the fuss is all
about.
> You didn't warn me it was sad though <grin>
>
> Beth T. the OT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Kathy Salkin
> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 8:36 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: OT: Publish Date for the New HP Book
>
>
> For my fellow HP fans on this list:
>
> It has been confirmed - Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix will be
> published 21 June:
>
> http://www.bloomsburymagazine.com/harrypotter/muggles/whassup/news.asp
>
> (This is the publisher's website, so it's the official word!)
>
> Kat