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That is a interesting take! I think the ultimatium was that readers had to guess the solution to get the best ending.

Most fans loved that challenge. We're you worried? Angry? Either way you just had to wait for the next installment.

Strange that you dont remember that the protagonist was the titular Harry Potter.

Not worried, not angry. As I said - I felt that this is diva moment and I don't want to entertain such narcissism.

I tried to remember who was challenged, but I wasn't sure and my main candidate now was Snape.

why do you think you took it as offensive diva-ing, rather than something else? I ask because that seems to be a unique reaction.