Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows SPOILER ALERT!!!

I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I'm not in tears at the moment, but I definitely was when a certain sweet person/creature died. There were some surprises, but many things were foreshadowed in the previous books. I think it is a fitting ending to the series, although I was worried that Harry, Ron, and Hermione were wandering around aimlessly. The book was definitely very bleak in tone, especially in the middle!

Neville didn't kill who I thought he would, but he was very instrumental in the last battle. I am trying not to say too much for those who haven't yet read it. I'm glad it ended as it did, although I would have liked more detail there. I'm also glad Harry found out the truth about Snape. All I know is that there is no way I could have been as brave as Harry. He is very noble, and loving, and a true hero.

Even though I'm tired I think I might start rereading it. Somehow I can't go to bed just yet. Of course, now that it's over, it's a matter of what happens now. I wanted the book to finish because I wanted to find out what was going to happen, but now the magic is over. For good, and forever. Thanks J.K. Rowling, it's been incredible.

Mischief managed.

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Okay, it's been forever since I've posted. Sorry, it has been summer vacation after all.

I have reread all the Harry Potter books, watched the movies (seen #5 two times), and I am now ready for the most amazing literature event, the release of Harry Potter #7, the Deathly Hallows. I will be dressing up and attending the party tonight. And then, my diet coke and chocolate are ready to keep me awake all night reading. I don't intend to fall asleep without knowing the answers to these two questions: Does Harry die? and is Snape good or bad?

My prediction is that Snape is really good, why else would he not kill Harry at the end of Book 6. But I do think that he will die, probably in saving Harry. I could be wrong, it has happened before, but... I also want Harry to live and get back with Ginny. I do have this awful feeling that J.K. Rowling might kill him off though. I have the kleenex ready just in case. My husband is hoping that I won't spoil the ending for him if he hears me crying.

I'm also betting on Neville to get Bellatrix Lestrange. He has a great line in the movie, when Bella asks him how his parents are he says that they're better now they are getting avenged. He has come a long way in the series, and I really want to see him grow up and become a force to be reckoned with. As for Hermione and Ron, they will FINALLY get together (although I really can't see what Hermione sees in Ron, I think her and Harry make a better couple but Harry does have Ginny). And hopefully the Dursleys will realize how mean they are to Harry and will regret it. I'm not sure what I wish for Draco, he did refrain from killing Dumbledore, but he is a huge git as Harry would put it. He may be redeemable but his father definitely isn't. And will Dobby have a role at the end? I hope so, I like Dobby.

In less than 10 hours I will have the book in my hand and I'll be starting to find the answers. It's been a great time reading about Harry's world. I really don't want it to end. Maybe if I keep rereading the books and rereading and rereading...

Stay tuned for the answers to my predictions. But don't check until you've read Book 7 yourself, because there will be spoilers! Until tomorrow!