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Is This The End of Harry Potter?

From: Bill Slammon
Length: 05:55

Narration with vox pop interviews of kids and adults about the last Harry Potter book. Read the full description.

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From: Bill Slammon

Default-piece-image-2 This is a highly edited piece mixing narration with vox pop interviews of kids age 12 to 18 and adults about the last Harry Potter book. It begins by asking about the Professor Snape-Dumbledore cliff-hanger from the last Harrry Potter book, and goes on to examine the impact of the Harry Potter series, and, and finally, asks if Harry will live or die in the last book. The kids responses are honest, refreshing and, at times surprising. This piece was produced for New Hampshire Public Radio's The Front Porch and will air locally on Friday, 20 July 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

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Piece Description

This is a highly edited piece mixing narration with vox pop interviews of kids age 12 to 18 and adults about the last Harry Potter book. It begins by asking about the Professor Snape-Dumbledore cliff-hanger from the last Harrry Potter book, and goes on to examine the impact of the Harry Potter series, and, and finally, asks if Harry will live or die in the last book. The kids responses are honest, refreshing and, at times surprising. This piece was produced for New Hampshire Public Radio's The Front Porch and will air locally on Friday, 20 July 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Broadcast History

Will be aired on NHPR Friday, July 20, 2007.

Transcript

Intro: Is this the end of Harry Potter? Well, I know it?s the end of the series, but is it the end of Harry?

People have been wondering for years whether or not the boy wizard will survive the last chapter of his adventures. But that's not the only question on the minds of loyal readers. There's also the controversy over Professor Snape?

Let me explain:

At the end of the last book, we were left wondering about Professor Snape?s allegiances. Through the series, he is one of Harry?s greatest nemeses. He has ties to the evil Lord Voldemort and he is distrusted by Harry and his friends.

But it's not that simple. Snape holds the trust of Albus Dumbledore, one of the book's most beloved characters. Dumbledore stands by Professor Snape. That is, until Snape apparently kills him.

Now, the question remains: Is Snape good or evil? Did he really kill Dumbledore? I cons...
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Suggested Host Intro: As fans await the release of the final chapter in the Harry Potter saga, there has been much speculation about the fate of their hero and all the other characters populating the magical world. Producer Bill Slammon talked to some fans to find out what they're predicting.