Harry Potter Book 7 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

"I’m almost scared to admit this, but one thing has stopped me collapsing in a puddle of misery on the floor while each of the previous potter books has strong claims on my affections, ‘Deathly Hallows’ is my favourite, and that is the most wonderful way to finish the series." J. K. Rowling stated in a web diary on Feb.6, 2007. While the whole world is waiting anxiously for the release of her seventh book, it has grabbed the top spot on best seller lists within a few hours after the announcement of release date.

Here comes the mystified world of fantasy and magic…J. K. Rowling has clearly stated that ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ is going to be her last book in the famous Harry Potter series. The Harry Potter Book 7 is set to release at 0001 Hrs British Summer Time on 21 July 2007 in UK and English speaking countries, while in US it will be released at 0001 Hrs local time.

Background
Initially published as a children’s book, Harry Potter series have experienced a rapid, characteristic success among children and adults of all age groups. The books from Harry Potter series display great amount of fantasy and magic but also combined with a style of suspense and thriller. Each novel contains complete set of task for the hero (Unarguably Harry Potter) to complete. But it comes with added background information about the world of wizards.

It also contains many jig-saw pieces of information whose relative ness and significance only become apparent in further volumes. J. K. Rowling has mastered the art of foreshadowing! Because of these features a considerable fan following has emerged of diehard readers seeking to uncover the secrets, lose ends, and unfinished task in the book will finally be completed. As per author we are going to get all answers to previous unsolved mysteries in this final book of series.

The Title
As every reader across the globe anxiously is waiting for 21 July, the announcement of title has stimulated the anxiousness further resulting in many wild guess from hard core fans of Harry Potter. What does deathly Hallows mean? is the much hyped question of the day. As the author herself refraining from giving any clues regarding it, the chaos continues…

However, in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ the word hallows sounds as noun rather than verb. In modern English it is used as noun in "all hallows’ day". So, hallows can denote to saints, the relics of saint. Since the essence of these saints or Gods were considered present at their shrines and in their relics. It can also refer to the saints or Gods themselves.

Another point is to be considered that Harry is destined to visit the remains of his parents’ home at Godric’s Hollow in the 7th book. Is there any relation between this hollow and hallow of the title?

Unsolved Elements
In 7th book Harry has to return home to seek the magical protection his mentor, Albus Dumbledore had arranged for him. The protection expires on Harry’s 17th birthday. In wizards’ terminology, Harry will come of age and permitted to execute magic outside the school. Bill Weasley is planning to get married with Fleur Delacour.

There is uncertainty regarding reopening of Hogwarts. Well, our Hero is destined to leave the school and continue his ongoing battle with He Who Must Not Be Named…..! Is he going to survive??? Or will Lord Voldemort have his final say?

In Order of Phoenix, Peter Pettigrew owed his life to Harry. Is Pettigrew is going to repay it in this final episode? At the end of Half Blood Prince, there is confusion over the identity of R.A.B. Is the final book going to solve this mystery? The quest to locate and destroy the remaining Hocruxes will continue and off course, last but not least…the final battle between Harry and Lord Voldemort!

The Hints Author Has Given
We are sure to miss the exciting Quidditch matches. We are going to learn something incredibly important about Harry’s mother-Lily. Rowling has once said that the resemblance of eyes between Harry and his mother carries importance. Snape has been significant and enigmatic character. Where his true loyalty is? Author has hinted to reveal few things about it. At the Edinburgh Book festival she has stated that something will be revealed more about aunt Petunia.

Rowling has said that there is a reason why Sirius Black had to die. At the end of Goblet of fire, Voldemort restored his body using Harry’s blood and Dumbledore was apparently happy when he heard about it. According to Rowling it is "still enormously important" She has hinted over the death of at least two important characters.

There are so many puzzles, mysteries involved…the tension is on increase…the whole world is waiting for the moment, the moment when all these jig-saw puzzles will be lying in place!