You know, after seeing a "DIE JKR DIE" post on LJ the other day by a disgruntled Harmonian (flocked, and I wouldn't post it to the wank comms anyway, as my posting 'round these parts isn't too good), I think that peachespig may have a point here. After all, JKR didn't do anything to deserve that kind of vitrol.

That said, I think HP jumped the shark during the 6th book, somewhere between Harry stalking Draco and SNAPE KILLED DUMBLEDORE OMG! At that point, it was all over but the tears.