Got to say, I saw a LOT of borrowing from a LOT of sources (not least of which was my own work -- yeah, I wish), LotR, the Bible, the Brothers Grimm, etc...
I hadn't really focused on the idea of a plot being used to tie up loose ends. Now that you mention it... Still, I suppose it was something I was looking for, so there was a sense of satisfaction. But not really the best of the series.
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**goes back to writing Harry/Ron, undeterred**
Got to say, I saw a LOT of borrowing from a LOT of sources (not least of which was my own work -- yeah, I wish), LotR, the Bible, the Brothers Grimm, etc...
I hadn't really focused on the idea of a plot being used to tie up loose ends. Now that you mention it... Still, I suppose it was something I was looking for, so there was a sense of satisfaction. But not really the best of the series.