Too little, too late.
J.K. Rowling, author of the best books ever printed Harry Potter series has finally, FINALLY apologised for gratuitously killing off the beloved character of Fred Weasley in the final book. Fred met his – VERY untimely – demise in The Deathly Hallows, killed by an explosion outside the Room of Requirement.
But you know what J.K?… Too little. Too late.
On May 2 this year (the 17th anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, duh), Rowling took to Twitter to, rightfully, express her regret.
“I thought I might apologise for one death per anniversary,” she wrote.
“Fred was the worst for me, so I started with him.”
That’s all well and good Rowling but don’t stop there. We beg – NAY – we demand you to print a retraction and revive the funniest of the Weasley twins. If they can do it on Days of their Lives, why not for Harry Potter? We’d also appreciate a new epilogue featuring Fred living happily ever after with a lovely partner and adorable children who he can play practical jokes on.
And on that note, what about the death of Dobby, huh?
Or Hedwig? WHAT DID THEY EVER DO TO YOU.
Lupin and Tonks?! THEY HAD A BABY, A BABY. DID YOU NOT EVEN THINK OF THE CHILDREN?
Don’t even get us started on Sirius….
Diehard Harry Potter fans are refusing to accept the much-loved author’s apology.
“No, really, I’m sitting here waiting for at least five more apologies from you today. Come on, you can do it,” one replied on Twitter. “I love you but apology not accepted. It hurt. It hurt too much,” said another. And: “NOOOO FRED! STOP! EMOTIONS! I DONT WANT THEM! NOPE.”
Come back to us when Fred is alive alive again, Rowling.
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Top Comments
War sucks. Tears families apart. It's rough. It's real. Deal with it.
I have started reading Harry Potter with my 7yr old son every night before bed. I've never read the books before so it's as exciting for me as it is for him. Here's hoping it ignites a love of reading that will last a lifetime.