deathtocapslock | Haven't seen this mentioned much (Reply)

It is the crackiest DH alternate ending ever -- and it's purportedly from Rowling herself. Quoting from New York, "In this version, Harry defeats Voldemort with a time-reversing spell that eventually freezes the Dark Lord as a child in his parents' embrace, and the epilogue is even more controversial: Harry is the headmaster at Hogwarts, Ginny turned herself into a bird instead of growing old (totally normal behavior), and their great-great grandson, 'Tom,' has evil stirrings."

If this was from Rowling, she was channeling the twins and doing a good job of pulling the guy's leg. On the other hand, claiming it's from her gets a lot of readers for his fanfic -- not that the story's been widely reported.

Another link while I'm here:

Here's a writer who, after more investment than most readers, realizes she is wholly-underwhelmed by the books, and wonders why those who analyze the books or participate in fandom even bother (without providing an answer). Some of it's a cheap attack on fans from a person who claims to be ordinary but clearly feels superior. Even so, I can recognize myself as one of her targets, and it's kind-of amusing. I'll probably look for the critical book she was reading.

I hope this is OK. If not, mod, please delete.