Or (at least)

Give him permission to produce them himself.

As a fan, I would simply love to see illustrated editions of the Harry Potter books released. I think the stories have been available long enough now without illustrations, and many fans would enjoy to see them besides just me.

As an artist, it would simply be my dream job to illustrate the books... so much so, that I basically already am. So farI've completed 43 paintings and 313 drawings for the first 2 books alone. I've shared this artwork in various places and it has virtually always been received with positive responses, many wanting to see it published.

But more than just making me happy, it would make the fans happy.

I think I am the best artist for the job fans would like to see get done. I believe my style compliments the Harry Potter stories very well and you'll never find anyone more true to the original text, or passionate about seeing the project through... after all I'm essentially doing it now, for free.

www.thegeekcanpaint.com

and click on the Harry Potter button at the top of the page.