Book info

• Title Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
• Author J. K. Rowling
• Year 2007
• Genre Fantasy

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy...

Thoughts

This book, the epic ending to seven years of Harry Potter at Hogwarts, is long. It’s so long that halfway through, when our trio were wandering aimlessly around the countryside without a clue what they were supposed to be doing, I couldn’t understand why I was still reading it.

Then, of course, the second half got ten thousand times better and the perseverance was rewarded - as was Harry, Ron and Hermione’s. There are two great things I love about this final book. Firstly, the story is good. It’s drawn out, and I’m convinced the book could be a lot shorter, but the story is captivating to the last.

Secondly, the ending leaves you wanting more, without being irritating. It’s testament to the world that JK has created that you are left with a million questions - but they aren’t horrible plot holes, they are just about the characters we are leaving behind.

How did George get on? What happened to Weazley’s Wizard Wheezes? Did Hogsmeade recover? What was Teddy’s childhood like? What was the ministry like when it got back to full strength? Did Harry become an Auror? Did they even need Aurors anymore?

Just question after endless question, but all from a good place - an imagination fired.

Rating: 4 / 5