I read in a magazine (New Weekly or Womans Weekly, I think - I was in a waiting room ) an editorial which talked about Jk and her feelings on Harry Potter.

It insinuated that the reason Harry was quote - "less likeable" in HBP is because Jk is not comfortable with her current level of fame and she maybe feels some resentment towards the character now as it has brought her so much unwanted fame.

True or not?

Ooh...Razz Gets Controversial... Only kidding, mate...

Interesting question...I don't know. I haven't read that article, but I did read JKR's interview in Tatler this month and she didn't seem to make any such implications in there. It was more an interview about her as a person though, in fairness, and there was only a very tiny piece about the HP books and Matthew posted that up on the news section of the main site.

Having said that, I do remember her saying somewhere that she would be glad to have this series off her back, so to speak, and I suppose that no one can really blame her for that. She must be tired of writing about basically the same thing all the time and I guess that when she's always had the end pretty much set in stone right from the beginning, she set up her own obstacles because she has a very clear direction in which she wants to head and it must seem as though it's taking forever to get there. Obviously, the money she's making in the meantime is nice, but she does strike me as the type of person who is very uncomfortable with the fame that it brings, which is why she's so private. I remember, a very long time ago, before she got married again I think, that she threatened to sue Hello or OK or one of those types of mags for publishing photos of her daughter and her on holiday, so even before she was quite as huge as she is now, privacy has been a very big thing to her. The more famous you are, the harder that is to protect so if she is tired of anything, I suspect that it's more to do with that than a "hatred" of Harry.

Though I have to concur that I found Harry *much* less likeable in HBP - he seemed arrogant, sometimes rude...at least in OotP his anger was understandable and justified. I suppose it could have been in HBP too, had JKR chosen to make more of his grief for Sirius, but she didn't, making his behaviour rather obscure and groundless, IMHO.

I suppose that perhaps she's finding it slightly stifling from a creative angle now in that she wants to move on and so other things so she just can't wait for it all to be over.

I guess it's nice to be so successful now that she has that level of freedom...a lot of struggling writers out there are just grateful for the money and if their "art" has to suffer a little to fit in with what's "popular" then that's a sacrifice they're willing to make.

Well....there ya go...my little psycho-analysis of JK Rowling

Nice topic, mate

Of course, continuing with Louise's psycho-analysis, on could say that she is simply mired in the anger phase of her grief over the series coming to an end in Book 7.

Although I have a hard time with JKR having such harsh feelings about the work which has made her a household name...

Just a thought...

I don't know. . .I think that she's always had 7 in her head, and though she may tire from the day-to-day business of being pressured by the deadlines of being in the publishing world with such an anticipated series . . .I don't get the feeling from the books, or from interviews that I've read, that she's at all tired of Harry.

Having been a teenager myself . . .(once upon a time), I kind of felt that Harry's temperment in HBP was on track with the normal development of the teenage mind. Adding in all that "chosen one" stuff, and it might make for a volatile situation in anyone's book. . . so I wan't bugged by Harry's personality.

All in all, I'm sure she'll be happy to have the series completed so she can get into living her life without pressure from publishers and fans and deadlines and such; but that doesn't mean she still doesn't enjoy Harry as much as she did when she first came up with the concept.

I'd like to read that interview, Razz. . .wish you remembered where it was from.

I can definately feel for her wanting to maintain a private life. It's a bit different for actors, i think, since they are so much in the public eye that it's very difficult for them to stay private (though it can obviously be done). With authors, though, I don't think anyone has come upon the success and public viewing as JKR. . .I hope that she can stay balanced and as private as she wishes to be.

Thanks, Razz, for the info. I guess most editorials are pretty biased. . .but it's kind of annoying when they try to alter other people's views on a person or thing without any basis.

When I read it I did register a bit of 'tall-poppy-bashing' syndrome going on, but the real part of the article that interested me was the idea that a writer, (in this instance Jk) could actually turn against their characters and make them less appealing (whether consciously or not) because of the unwanted attention they recieved when their characters become so popular.

I'm not that well versed in literary world, so I don't know how often Jk's sort of success happens, but it seems to me that Jk is in a fairly unique situation. So maybe something like this could happen?

As far as the control she has over her interviews, it is probably more to do with being stung (as Louise says) and also trying to keep her private life - private, rather than what the article suggested, being "too big for her boots". That sort of comment implies your dealing with a person who has an over-inflated opinion of themselves, and I can't say I've ever seen that in Jk. Let's face it, she certainly doesn't need to do interviews to get publicity for her books!

Theres information about this rumour on JK's site under the rumour part. Hang on I'll type in what it says, I think its pretty short:

the title is : Rowling Hates Harry Potter
and all she says to it is : II love Harry Potter and I always will.

In quite a few of the rumours JK goes in to lengthy detail because they have really offended her and she feels the need to defend herself or family (such as 'Neil gives up work') but she doesn't on this one, I feel because she does not feel she needs to justify herself.

I agree that she resents how famous she is and how it imposes on her family and private life but I don't think she would let this interfere with the shaping of Harry's character, after all she has had the basic plot progression of his character planned for ages.

She's probably so controlling in interviews because she has been taken advantage of before and she hates lies being told about her or her family.

I agree passerby and think that the way Harry is in HBP is just realistic to how a teenager should be, especially one that has gone thoruhg so much and is finally realising the true weight he has on his shoulders.

but why would she be bored about harry potter i mean doesn't she enjoy the fame (i would )but really who could get annoyed or bored with harry potter i mean this is harry potter were talking about i'd be so excited about it if i wrote the book don't you get what i mean

JK isn't tired of Harry Potter! Think about it, if everyone you loved was killed by Voldemort and you alone could destroy him you would also have a bit of a bad attitude too wouldn't you. That is what Rowling is trying to portray in Harry. Also most every teenager is like that. She could never get tired of HP, it's her creation and she still lloves the story like we all do.

I can see where that's going as well, but to be honest, I don't think there are a lot of long series out there with the same character. (Of course, I know there are J.D. Robb (nora roberts) and his crime-mystery type novels. . .but I haven't ever read them. I'm thinking more of the "Literature" circuit and not the pop-fiction. With the classic authors, though they've written mutliple books, they are completely different plots and characters, you know? (Except LOTR, and others. I'm just going to have to put my foot in it here, I guess!)I do read Janet Evanovitch's Plum series, which until the last one, was completely entertaining. She's contracted for three or four more . . .or something like that. . .and I'm tired of the character; can't say how Janet's fairing with Stephanie. It's just that the character hasn't really had much personal growth in the series and it's book 11. I don't see that with Harry Potter because there's a definate ending in sight, and there is a definate "journy" Harry is taking, physically and mentally. I guess I would be more likely to say that she's tired of his character if she didn't already have it all mapped out in her head. If each book was an "okay, now what should Harry do?" I'd get tired of that, myself.

Enough of that rambling. . .

no way, i don't think so!!! you see in OUR country, and in OUR magaizine j.k says that she can't wait to start with the last of harry potter book and she also states that she can't imagine life without harry potter. and j.k is so very very famous, that i'm shocked she could say a thing like that. i like j.k very much and i think she's really famous and kind.
i just can't think how she could've said that hp.hbp was less likable. i loved that book soo much.

Hmm, I think that might just be a bunch of bologny. Rowling always seems really eager to write and talk about Harry Potter, when it's convienient to do so, so I don't know why she would suddenly have a resentment towards it. And yeah, I think she addressed this on her site and she debunks it as just a rumour.

As for the psychological aspect of it, as a writer I think Rowling has a very good idea of who Harry is as a character and what king of attitude and person he is so I can't see her unconsciencly changing him. I mean she has lived with him inside her head for around 20 years now, so he's as good as a real person to her and I'm not so sure who he is to her could be subconsciencly altered like that. Just my opinion tho

I think all is well with J.K. and Harry Potter right now. She had this to say in her most recent posting in her diary on her official site:

I don't thinkt this is true, it was probably the magazine making up stuff, because they haven't got anything else to write about. I don't think she would say she is sick of writing the Harry Potter books, because it was these books that have made her so much money. She also said in an interview, (I can't remember which one) that she was going to miss writing Harry Potter after the seventh book has come out. Even though all of these bad things happened in the sixth book, HBP, she probably wrote them to add interest to the story, she can't just write about good things that happen to Harry, otherwise it would get boring. She also planned all of the books out, before she even wrote the first book, PS, so that is also why there area lot of bad things that hapen in HBP, he is also growing up and he is no longer a child.

J.K. Rowling, the imagination behind the Harry Potter part of history, is not getting sick of her masterpiece. Why? Well, there are many reasons why, but the main one is that absolutly no one would put so much of their time, money, and effort into something that they hated. I think that J.K. Rowling loves Harry Potter, and she would probably agree with that. Just because her books are becoming a more long wait, it does not mean that she is just being lazy and not writing them. Instead it means that she is taking her time on the final implyment of the series. Harry Potter does not make me ill, sick, or bored, and neither will it make anyone else. Harry Potter is going down as history in the next few years, and no one is going to say otherwise because in the world of Harry Potter, unexpected things can happen, comedy occurs, tragedy occurs, and most of all, a love from the loyal fans occurs. Harry Potter will live on forever in all of our hearts, and yes; J.K. Rowling definitly feels the same way.

Well friend i don't read this article right now,but i don't think so that JK is sick about Harry Potter series.She should definitely have some problems in her mind if she says like that in the article.

Actually, I remember this article which was probably in the New Weekly or New Idea awhile ago. These Australian magazines are actually referred 'rags' and is usually full of false speculations or twisted in some way. I'm guessing that you are thinking, then why did I get it? Well, I saw on the cover that there was an 'exclusive' interview with JKR (I don't remember what it exactly was) and I got excited and then purchased it. I remember feeling really surprised and dishearted by the comments. Then I realised that it is a typical 'rag' magazine - which every single week, always contradicts itself - so I took it with a grain of salt...Therefore, I agree with you guys perfectly ^^

it makes sense that she might be bored with harry potter but honestly, she has no right to be. she owes it to her fans to finish the 7 book series with a bang and keep writing great books. and seriously, who woulud ever get sick of being famous? i sure wouldn't!

Everyting coming out of JK Rowling's mouth seems to suggest that she is still enjoying the Harry Potter books. She is happy to answer any questions about Harry and seems to be enjoying the building speculation over the series' future. If she was sick of it, than why would she be off in New York giving book readings?

I can completely understand why she might feel that she needs to move on from Harry Potter. All authors want to be recognised for writing about different and interesting subjects and she dosn't want to be pigeon-holled in for the rest of her caraer.

However, as an author, you have got to be looking forwars to finally completing your creation. She must know that Book 7 will be the most hyped-up and publicised book of our generation, and will be read by millions and millions of kids and adults. You'd of thought that she would be incredibly excited at that thought, not sick to death of it.

I don't think so.

Even if JKR is fed up with Harry Potter and would rather move on to writing other books (that have nothing to do with HP), she knows that it was HP that brought her fame and lots and lots of fortune!! She would be a fool to state that she hates Harry, or that she is even tired of him. There are just too many fans out there who would crucify her for having said so. I dare say many of the fans like Harry, not so much Rowling! Perhaps this is why she is a bit ticked off. Who knows. Who cares. I for one love Harry - albeit not the one written in book 6! - and don't particularly care for JKR. I have my reasons which I don't think I should go into now. But, that's just me.

JK Rowling I dont think is sick of Harry Potter. Say, if you made a book and it got popular and you continued on with the series would you be sick of the certain book if it brought you fortunes, I wouldnt think so. Id love the book for what it has done for me, then again.. who wouldn't?

I do not think that Rowling would ever become sick of Harry Potter, as long as the fans don't become sick of reading him. Harry Potter is Rowling's creation, and she said she became attached with him. She really enjoys writing the Harry Potter series, but sometimes may take vacation breaks. (Everyone needs a break sometimes!) The series is so popular and such a great story. She loves it and would never in a million years get sick of reading or writing her books.

~_H-S_~

well i don't think she is sick of Harry Potter she said this kind of book comes along once in a life time and she is so proud of those books. and she loves Harry Potter she is not sick of them from the beginning she even said there will be 7 books no matter what. so if that is the case why everyone thinks she is sick Harry potter is because this is the last book and she is not going to write more. well she said there is going to be 7 book and she kept that promise there is 7 books and after this i will so proud to be one of those people who read all 7 books that is awesome.

I doubt she hates him just cuz she gets too much attention, she loves to write and we love to read, its not HP fault that everyone loves her now, well it kinda is......aww man i dunno, all i noe is that HP should not be hated by his author and he probably isn't.

No, I don't think JK will ever get sick of Harry. She loves her books, but all good books have to come to a close at some point. And the 7th book is JK's ending to Harry Potter. I think when she says that she will not write anymore books about Harry, saying that you will need no extra information after book 7. I am looking ofrward to and ideal ending!

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I can't blame her if she's tired of writing about harry potter, but she can't really dread it now. I bet she'll be happy when she doesn't have to write about Harry's life anymore. My guess is that she'll kill off Harry, for the book's sake.

JKR may well be tired of all of the HP hoopla. In a sense, she's like some actors, who find themselves type cast. The actor, Tony Dow, who played "Wally" in the old Leave It To Beaver TV series, is an example of an actor who was type cast, and it took him years to shake that image. Anyway, JKR may feel that if she doesn't end the HP series soon, she may never really be as successful with something else. Hate to say this, but, I have this gut-feeling that JKR will never shine again (as she does with her HP books). So, she may well be sick and tired of Harry Potter. It's funny how people get. She was once on welfare and the HP series made her wealthier than she could ever have imagined. And now she is sickened by the very one who gave her wealth and fame. Funny, isn't it?

I doubt she is or will ever be sick of harry Potter because it's a part of her really.
Though she may be getting tired of the stress it may cause. She's probably a bit glad she's reached the finally book.
But she most certainly always like it.

i dont think that jkr will ever get tired of hp itself. she created a world and evrything she does is related to that. it must of become less of a job or a book and more of a way of life. she probably feels quite sad that she has come to the end of the books.
but, i do believe that she has already got very tired of all the hyp surrounding harry potter. she has fans in many countries and eveywhere she goes, she is known. people would start to see you as the ' author of that harry potter book' and less of an actual person with your own life and feelings.
the stress that must cause must be very hard to bare.
i know i won't ever get sick of the hp universe and we pray that she doesn't either.

I don't think she would get so bored that she would stop writing (well, she couldn't now as she's probably nearly finished) but I must get rather arduous sometimes, I mean seven pretty long books (excluding the first three which wern't so long) Is alot to write.

i dont think she is sick of harry. it must be quite important to her though anyway. its how she got famous and really rich although i understand that she has been writing it for sixteen years although she was the one that said there were going to be seven books so...

I think JK Rowling is relieved that the will finally be finishing up her series as she has pointed out in a previous interview, but I definately do not think that she is tired of her character. She has stated too many times that she loves her character.

I think that Rowling has been with Harry Potter so long that she couldn't hate him. I suppose that when you're with someone that long it's like they are apart of you and they are always there.

If I was here, I would be getting quite annoyed with writing about the same people for the last decade. It wouldn't surprise me if she wants it to be over, and write about something different.

I dont think Jk Rowling hates Harry Potter but gets annoyed of writing about them and it not being right so she has to rewrite over and over. She has been writing her story of HP for along time and sometime she probably just feels like being done with it and she will probably be relieved when it is over but she will probably also feel a bit of sadness that her story is over forever too.. . She has mixed feeling about it being almost over probably

Oh goodness, I hope she doesnt hate it, because if she did what was the point of carrying on? I dont think she hates it but is tired, maybe writers block? I get that lots when Im doing stories for English.. but then again Im not professional!

I think that JKR is getting tired of writing about Harry Potter. When I was reading books 1-3, I could feel that the author really loved writing them, you know what I mean? There was an enthusiastic air about the words. Then in books 4-5, I couldn't feel that from her anymore. And when I read book 6, I completely felt that she just wanted to get the books over with, which I can understand since I could never write for so long about 1 topic. And I'm not saying that it didn't come out successfully - no, I loved it. Maybe I'm imagining this, or maybe the books are merely getting more war-based. The books have also started getting smaller. And the seventh is also said to be smaller than the 5th.

I totally disagree with you!!
I think her STYLE of writing has changed, but she still loves them. And if she didn't want to write the seventh book, she doesn't have to. no-one is forcing her to write more, she is choosing to. She is enthusiastic and she is not writing them for the money, she is writing them because she wants to.

Maybe she is enthusiastic, I could be wrong.
But what I'm saying isn't that she doesn't want to write it, or that she's doing it for the money, or anything like that, I just think she wants to get it done.

Noway!

JKR, is not sick of Harry Potter...I think she loves him and the books and the whole thing. She just has to end the story somewhere. She can't keep us waiting forever. And it is hard work writing a 700 or 800 page book the way she does. I mean i am a little it of an author myself and it's easy ecause the words just come to me but then the way she has one thing leading to the next. It is just so perfect. I am positively sure she is not sick or tired of Harry potter.

No, I don`t think so. JKR isn`t sick of Harry Potter.. if she was she didn`t write book 7.. writing is her life and I think that she wouldn`t waste the time writing something that she don`t like and she is sick of. Now all of her activities are happening around Harry Potter .. dunno.. and I don`t think that JKR is affected too much about the things that she is unortodox.. she is a plagiator.. she don`t have ideas and she uses others` ideas. She knows the truth and she nows that she have unlimited fans of any age. We, her fans, must encourage and protect her against those .. crazy people 8-}

I agree with so many of you. I don't think JKR hates Harry or is sick of him at all. Everything I have seen directly from her (like on her site, etc.) is positive and usually enthusiastic about the characters and her writing. She has made an enormous story and I'm sure she gets frustrated when she gets left with a hole in her writing or things aren't coming out right, which is very normal for a writer.