yes, obviously someone has to die. but the author setting a specific body count for the final installment of a blockbuster literary epic is more than some people may want to just read about over the internet.

i myself, before and after reading that interview believe that Harry will die at the end of the 7th Book. I say this because I house a theory of my own design to explain the parts of plotline remaining for the last book. To sum my theory up, I believe Harry IS the 7th and final Horcrux, and therefore defeating Voldemort involves him killing himself as well.

...unless he's saved by the power of love, or some sentimental shmiznass like that...

i've already said my peace about what I think the deal with Voldemort's Horcruxes are here:

http://forums.gotwoot.net/showpost.p...2&postcount=10