I don't think it's very rational to cut the Scouring of the Shire. Of course, when PJ said he cut it I take that to mean all of the events included within that chapter, including the wounded Shire. We'll have to see how he handles it, but my whole point is that I don't want a happy ending that doesn't resemble the books ending, at least the bitter aspect of it. I think the Scouring is what makes up a lot of that bitterness.