The last Harry Potter were necessary to split in two. It popularized the practice. Nothing from the book could be left out. They thought about splitting them into two parts from part 4 but thought better of it. The year long wait is necessary to advertise properly. Sequels that come out in the same year usually perform terribly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1gWECYYOSo
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