HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
Harry Potter and the Deathly
HALLOWS is the seventh and final
book in the Harry Potter
series of novels by J. K. Rowling. The book
title was announced on December 21, 2006. J.K. Rowling''s American publisher, Scholastic, announced that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released at 12:01 a.m. on July 21, 2007.
Rowling has stated that the final volume relates very closely to the previous book in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ''...almost as though they are two halves of the same novel.'' It follows the journey of the series'' protagonist Harry Potter as he attempts to bring an end to his nemesis: Lord Voldemort
She left a signed statement on a marble bust of Hermes in her room, which read: JK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in this
room on 11 January.Rowling reveals, ''I''ve never felt such a mixture of extreme emotions in my life, never dreamed I could feel simultaneously heartbroken and euphoric.'' Rowling goes on to reassure fans, ''If it
comes as any consolation, I think there will be plenty to continue arguing and speculating about even after ''Deathly Hallows'' comes out.'' Rowling ends the diary entry by revealing that of all the Harry Potter books, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is her favourite. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety, and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him.''
The text on the back cover is quoted to be:
''Harry is waiting in Privet Drive.
How can he fulfil the momentous and seemingly impossible task that Professor Dumbledore has left him with?''
The title Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released to the public from her web site, on 21st December 2006. When asked the meaning of ''Deathly Hallows'', J.K. Rowling responded, ''Any clarification of the meaning of ''Hallows'' would give away too much of the story - well, it would, wouldn''t it? Being the title and all; so I''m afraid I''m not answering.''
However, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the word hallows appears as a noun Whatever may be the mystery behind Deathly Hallows, it will only be revealed with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow.
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