I think I'd most like to spend a day with Harry. I'd take him out for a meal and apologize for everything I've put him through.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author expresses regret for the hardships she placed on her character and wishes to apologize.
- In plain terms
- She wishes she could apologize to Harry for making his life hard.
- What can you take from it?
- Creators may feel guilt over the struggles they create for their characters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you put your characters through?
- Would you change their fate?
Another view
Apologizing to a fictional character is not literally possible.
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