Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, Book 7)
In the epic conclusion to J.K. Rowling's beloved seven-book series, Harry Potter faces his most dangerous challenge yet. The young wizard must complete the mission given to him by Dumbledore while evading the dark forces that have taken control of the wizarding world. Time is running out, and Harry must make impossible choices as he searches for a way to defeat the Dark Lord once and for all.
This final installment takes readers on an unforgettable journey as Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave the safety of Hogwarts behind. Together, they venture into unknown territory, relying on their friendship and courage to survive. The stakes have never been higher as secrets from the past come to light and the true nature of sacrifice is revealed.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows brings together threads from all previous books in the series. Readers will discover answers to long-standing mysteries while experiencing the thrilling conclusion to Harry's story. This powerful finale delivers the magic, adventure, and emotional depth that have made the Harry Potter series a worldwide phenomenon.
Perfect for fans who have followed Harry's journey from the beginning, this book provides a satisfying and memorable ending to one of the most celebrated series in literary history.
Interesting Facts
Record-Breaking Sales in 24 Hours: This book holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest-selling book of fiction ever, with 8.3 million copies sold in the United States and 2.65 million in the UK within the first 24 hours of its release. That's over 96 books per second flying off American shelves!
A Seventeen-Year Journey Completed: J.K. Rowling spent 17 years bringing Harry's story to life, from conceiving the idea in 1990 to finishing this final book in January 2007. That's as long as it takes a child to grow from infancy through high school!
Written in a Luxury Hotel Suite: Rowling completed the final chapters in Room 552 of Edinburgh's five-star Balmoral Hotel in January 2007. She checked in seeking peace and quiet away from barking dogs and window cleaners, and the room is now called the J.K. Rowling Suite with an owl door knocker.
A Marble Bust Memorializes History: When Rowling finished writing on January 11, 2007, she celebrated by signing a marble bust of Hermes in her hotel room, writing her accomplishment directly on the statue. The bust now sits protected in a glass case for visitors to see.
Massive Initial Print Run: The US publisher Scholastic printed an unprecedented 12 million copies for the initial release, demonstrating the extraordinary faith in and demand for this conclusion to the beloved series.
Different Page Counts Across Editions: The UK edition contains 607 pages while the US edition has 759 pages. The difference comes from larger fonts, different book dimensions, and typography choices between the two publishers.
Thirty-Seven Chapters Plus Epilogue: The book is structured with 37 chapters including the epilogue, giving readers a substantial and satisfying conclusion to Harry's adventures that spans multiple plot threads and character arcs.
Security Breach Before Release: Despite publisher Bloomsbury investing £10 million to keep the contents secure, photographs of all 759 pages of the US edition were leaked online five days before the official release date, representing the most serious security breach in the series' history.
Audiobook Marathon Performance: Both audiobook narrators, Stephen Fry for the UK edition and Jim Dale for the US edition, recorded 146 different and distinguishable character voices each. The UK audiobook runs approximately 24 hours while the US version runs about 21 hours.
Natural History Museum Launch Party: The book's launch was celebrated with an all-night reading and book signing by Rowling at London's Natural History Museum, with 1,700 lucky guests chosen by ballot to attend this magical midnight event.
Heartbroken and Euphoric: Rowling described finishing the book as creating feelings she'd never experienced before, saying she felt "simultaneously heartbroken and euphoric" and calling Deathly Hallows her favorite of the seven books.
Continued Sales Success: Within just ten days of release, the book had sold 11.5 million copies in the United States alone, and by June 2008, nearly a year after publication, worldwide sales reached approximately 44 million copies.
Quotes
"Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all, those who live without love."
"After all this time?" "Always."
"The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death."
"Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it."
"Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home."
"Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean it is not real?"
"We’re all human, aren’t we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving."
"You are the true master of death because the true master does not seek to run away from Death. He accepts that he must die, and understands that there are far, far worse things in the living world than dying."
"The world had ended, so why had the battle not ceased, the castle fallen silent in horror, and every combatant laid down their arms?"
"Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
"Does it hurt? The dying? Not at all. Quicker and easier than falling asleep."
"You have been so brave."
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but acting in spite of it."
"Here lies Dobby, a Free Elf."
"The flaw in the plan… is that it is your heart."
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