I wouldn't be surprised if J.K. Rowling sent Harry off with a bang, so to speak. At the end of each book, for example, Harry descends into the abyss, dies a figurative death, and is rescued/resurrected by a Christ-like figure. Will his end-of-book-death become literal? From Daily Mirror:
Actor Jim Dale - the voice of the teenage wizard in the US audio books - believes the seventh and final installment will spell the end for Harry.
He made the astonishing claim after meeting with the writer to discuss his characterisation of the parts.
The revelation will shock millions of die-hard Potter fans.
He said: "She's lived with Harry Potter so long she really wants to kill him off." Predictions about the fate of Harry in the seventh book have enthralled millions worldwide.
Of course, Jim Dale doesn't know anything because Rowling hasn't told him anything. But anything anyone remotely related to the series has to say gets the fans going. Including this one. 
Harry just might follow his "savior," Albus Dumbledore, into the afterlife. We know Dumbledore will make an "appearance" in the final book. Something he left behind for Harry — a message or an object — will be crucial to the plot in Book 7.
Also crucial to the plot may be Harry Potter's end.
Update: Political blogger Ed Morrissey weighs in.
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December 6th, 2005 at 12:45 pm
Hey, I just jumped over here from Heather Ivester's Mom 2 Mom Connection. This looks like a great blog. Thanks.
There is a group of people trying to get a Chrisitian sci-fi/fantasy writing group off the ground. If you are interested check them out at http://www.csfwa.com/
Thanks. I'll be back.
sally
December 6th, 2005 at 8:45 pm
I read a while back that she was going to kill off pretty much everyone except Harry. I think that is a more likely scenario for the books. Of course, since all our favorite characters will be gone, I don't think I will like it anyway.
December 6th, 2005 at 8:49 pm
I thought she was just trying to be coy? I can't imagine she'll kill off so many characters. Man, they'd all go out in a blaze of glory!
December 7th, 2005 at 9:09 am
Will Harry Die?
Will Harry die in the seventh book?
December 7th, 2005 at 12:47 pm
No author of children's books has ever had so many adolescents worldwide in her grasp. Killing Harry would/should require Rowling to summon every ounce of good judgment and writing skill any author has ever undertaken.
December 7th, 2005 at 7:44 pm
I think J.K. will kill off a lot of people but I definetly don`t think she will kill off the trio. I refuse to believe Harry will die because that will just create a HUGE uproar!!!!
December 7th, 2005 at 8:22 pm
thanks for the link Sally! I'll be stopping by.