Book Synopsis

Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Author: J. K. Rowlings

Publication date: July 2007

Page count: 759 pages

Type: Fiction

Started on: I'm not quite sure.
Finished on: September 18th

My grade:A+++


1. Why did I decide to read this book?


Well, there are a lot of books out there both boring and exciting. In my opinion, Harry Potter is one of the most thrilling,entertaining, suspenseful, book I've ever read, aside from the Bible. You see, around the day before the book came out, my second cousin Isaac Liam Moore was born, and so I really didn't get to read it because I was way to excited. Instead of reading it, I was to busy holding this precious baby trying not to cry. Also, I was volunteering at a local day care center, and I don't regret it at all. Anyways, like I said before, I love Harry Potter because I can relate to the stories and the characters. That is why I read it.


2. Plot summary (avoiding major spoilers when possible):


In the beginning, the Dursleys are getting ready to go into hiding so Voldermort doesn't hold them captive. This is mostly because Harry is a really awesome guy who doesn't want others dying or being put in danger for him and/or because of him. After the stubborn Dursleys decide to actually do something intelligent, like listen to him, Harry goes with members of the Order of the Phoenix to take him to his first safe location. However, the first movement didn't go as planned, and some things go dreadfully wrong, but he is still able to show up for Bill and Fleur's wedding.


Later, Harry, Hermione, and Ron leave to search for more Horcruxes, but Harry has a few connections with Voldermort's mind along the way. That doesn't stop him though. He is determined to stop Voldermort or as Ron refers to him as "Taboo". Problems arise in the wizarding world once the trio disappears. Scrimageour is murdered, and now the ministry is run by Death Eaters, and Hogwarts is too. Not to mention, " mudbloods" are being taken away, and innocent muggles are being murdered. You don't even want to know who they left as Headmaster! Anyways back to the three main characters. Not only are they searching for the Horcruxes but they are searching for answers about Dumbledore. Little Miss "can't keep her mouth shut and stop lying" Rita Skeeter decides to write a mostly inaccurate book called, The Life and Lies of Dumbledore.


Also,when Dumbledore died, he left an item for Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and Hermione's gift, a book, shows them that there is more out there than just the Horcruxes. Apparently, in the children's novel, there is a story about Hallows. If you gain possession of all three, you will become master of death. With that being said, Voldermort decides to go after the Elder Wand, the most powerful wand, to kill Harry. In the end, there is a stunning twist that many will not believe. It reveals the truth about Snape and states who survives. As you can tell, you can't state much about this book without spoiling it, but I can tell you this, after the last battle, there are a lot of new graves.


3. What is the setting, and why is it important to the novel?


The settings are in various places of the "muggle world" and the "wizarding world". The settings are important because horrible things are happening to the both worlds due to Voldermort's rein of terror. The settings are important because some areas where Harry went had to do with his past. For example, he went to Godrics Hollow, where he was born. When he was there, he finally discovered his parents graves! Harry even finds the answers to many questions in different places that he's goes to. If you carefully notice, you'll find that a lot of the places that he escapes to are places he's been before like The Shrieking Shack, the camping grounds where he stayed for the Qudditch World Cup, and even the house that was deeded to him that had once belong to Sirius.


4. Who are the main characters, and what roles do they play in the novel?


The main characters are, Harry, Hermione, Ron, the rest of the Weasley Family, The Order of the Phoenix, Voldermort, and the Death Eaters. The roles of the good characters (Harry, Hermione, Ron, the rest of the Weasley Family, and the Order of the Phoenix) try to take back their once peaceful world back from the filthy, pale hands of Voldermort backed up by his idiotic Death Eaters. The role of the evil characters(Voldermort and the Death Eaters) is to defeat Harry so he can truly rule once and for all. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are out to find and destroy the rest of the Horcruxes, perhaps find the Hallows, and defeat Voldermort. Harry's purpose is to defeat Voldermort, not so he can survive but so the others can live in peace. The Weasley Family are there for Harry helping protect him, and staying involved in The Order of the Phoenix. The rest of The Order of the Phoenix members also protect Harry and try to fight Voldermort. Voldermort, the main villain, plays Harry's number one enemy, and his roll is to destroy Harry because of the prophecy, and when he killed Harry's parents, some of his powers transferred to Harry. The Death Eaters are like the opposite of The Order of the Phoenix. Their purpose is to back of Voldermort because, being the coward he truly is, he needs a "secret service" like group to protect him. Now I know you're thinking, "Well Harry has protection too! Doesn't that make him a coward too?" No, even though people do back him up, Harry doesn't want anyone to suffer or die for him.


5. What is/are the main conflict(s) in the novel?


The main battle would have to be between Harry and Voldermort because the Prophecy says neither can live while the other survives. In other words, one has to die, but who? Harry stands his ground saying that it has to be between him and Voldermort alone. He is even willing to die for the safety of his fellow witches and wizards, even the muggles. However, there are too many people getting involved. You see, not only has it been Harry and Voldermort, but it has been The Order of the Phoenix, heroic people trying to help, and Death Eaters as well. That is most likely why the real battle hasn't occurred until this book. There have been too many interferences for too long. I mean I can't say all of his life unless he could have killed Voldermort when he was a baby. Though, in my opinion, that would be pretty cool.


6. Describe the climax of the novel.


When Harry and Voldermort are fighting, Harry doesn't shoot curses or jinxes, but instead, he lectures Voldermort with phrases such as," I know things you don't know, Tom Riddle. I know lots of important things that you don't. Want to hear some, before you make another big mistake?" Also, he says, " It's your one last chance, it's all you've got left.... I've seen what you'll be otherwise.... Be a man...try... Try for some remorse...." It is when the truth is revealed of who survives.


7. What is the significance of the book's title? Is the title appropriate, or would I change it to something else?


The books title is appropriate, and the Deathly Hallows is mentioned a lot throughout the story. Once you think about it, I mean Deathly Hallows, this story is about death, lots of it. I wouldn't change it because I like it the way it is. J. K. Rowlings knows what she's righting about. Trust me on this one, you have to read the book to understand it. Here's a hint. The answer is near the very end, and you will probably most likely be surprised. When I first heard the title, I thought," Okay, something is definitely telling me that this book is going to be much better than the rest, or at least extremely adventurous," and it was.


8. What is my opinion about the book? Why? give specifics)?


I love this book because it is entertaining, suspenseful, "lovey-dovey" in some parts, surprising, and funny in others. Oh, and I love the fact that my first name is in the book (Kendra Dumbledore)!!! I don't think that there are many books that really keep my attention, but this one most definitely did. Whenever I was told supper was ready or to go to bed, I would always keep reading saying things like,"Let me finish this last page," but really I would read about two chapters. While reading this book, I was either laughing, crying, or thinking "What on Earth?" I would recommend anyone to read this book!

Here are some example phrases throughout the book:


-" A plot to get this house? Are you actually as stupid as you look?"


-" Wha-----? Tonks----- Tonks has had the baby?"

- " There was a clatter as the basilisk fangs cascaded out of Hermione's arms. Running at Ron, she flung them around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth."


- "NOT MY DAUGHTER YOU, YOU *CENSORED*"