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APRIL 1, 2004 at 3:56 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
Unsuspecting Harry Potter fans awoke today to find their favorite sites and communities overrun with tomfoolery, in celebration of April Fool's day. The event has become a stalwart tradition in the HP fandom.
Sites who joined in the fun today include:
, who's playing the part of Tom the innkeeper (of the actual Leaky Cauldron, no less!) in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Tom (a.k.a. Jim) posted throughout the day wondering what all these people were doing in his pub, chatting incessantly about Harry Potter. They were also able to promote Jim's upcoming marathon in support of the British Dyslexia Association.
, which would be a combination of BBC's The Office and include cast members from the Harry Potter films.
, where customers could order from a full spectrum of offerings from the Harry Potter-financed operation. Very well-done.
, SMOCK MAKING SENSE. For a mere five easy installments of $300.00, your firstborn child, and a 20% share in your soul (and possibly a few kidneys) you could order the live performance DVD and rock out.
Know of any more? Please let us know! We hope you enjoyed the fun. We certainly did.
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Witch
Points: 622
Becky Moody says:
Uh...not funny! How rude. I had no clue what was going on. I actually thought the PNN site was pretty neat and really real and stuff. But then I realized you couldn't post, do anything and there were hardly any articles, I freaked out. I'll know next year!
Posted Apr 5, 2004 at 8:50 PM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
I'll remember that next year!
Posted Apr 5, 2004 at 10:38 PM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Oh the PNN thing really freaked me out lols! Also I had given the address to my mate that day to have a look at and she was like "what the...??" hehe - good one!
Posted Apr 6, 2004 at 10:02 AM EST
Points: 549
Lady Aya says:
At the time i had no idea waht was going on! I thought you guys updated your site or something. You are very tricky you!
^.^
Posted Apr 6, 2004 at 11:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 697
kaela987 says:
I know this is 5 days too late, but still...
I was totally fooled at first by the prank. I was so confused and had no clue what was going on because I did not see the prank last year. I just want to let the HPANA staff know that they sucessfully freaked me out, and that I was very impressed with the immense detail put into it... Bravo.
Posted Apr 6, 2004 at 4:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2034
Professor Snape says:
Ahh, i wasn't on any of the harry potter websites on april fools day, looks and sounds like everyone who was had a lot of fun. maybe i'll be able to witness it my self when it rolls around again next year.
Posted Apr 7, 2004 at 10:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 841
evangalista says:
It sounds like everyone got a good laugh! I wasn't on April Fool's Day either, cause I was in the city at a Kid Rock concert, but from what I heard it was hilarious!
Posted Apr 7, 2004 at 3:47 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Adria_Tonks says:
Oh I wish that I had been here when they played the April Fools Day trick. I would have suspected it to be a trick tho, but it still would have been hilarious!!!
Posted Apr 7, 2004 at 9:38 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 69
priori incantatem says:
Hahaha, well it was all in good spirit i guess.
Posted Apr 9, 2004 at 9:04 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
I woke up and thought there was a great suprise concert through the radio station trying to figure out HOW to get out of work to go. Then I came to work to this!!! AAHHH
Posted Apr 14, 2004 at 8:06 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
This is great news! Too bad I missed it the first time, I will try to check them out soon.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 4:00 PM EST
Points: 2593
Stella_ says:
I never get fooled on April Fools! It's almost disappointing! It's not that I'm too smart, hehe, it's just that nobody tries!
Ah well, maybe next year I'll play a nasty trick on some friends, hehe.
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 7:50 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Just posting to get this off my e-mail list, its driving me nuts.
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 7:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 81
rubio chicka says:
brilliant brilliant a prank on the site that is just brilliant.
Too bad I wasnt a member at that time.
that would have been so wicked.
Posted May 19, 2004 at 2:09 PM EST
Ron's Robe Designer
Points: 5793
meganwood89 says:
After the shock it was really funny, but I'm glad they are back to normal.
Posted May 23, 2004 at 4:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 802
padfoot18 says:
Very funny check out some of the links. I'm sorry that I missed visiting the sites on that day wish I had a time turner.
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 8:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 696
quidditch_seeker says:
That's way funny that they did that!!! I bet some people took it way too seriously though...
"Nice doggie... nice doggie... "
Posted Jun 13, 2004 at 1:22 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Oh how funny! I love a good prank. Usually I am the one that gets the pranks played on them, not the one pulling them. My face gives me away every time!
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 2:27 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
Ani Tonks says:
Oh, I love April Fools, as long as I'm the one doing the fooling... No, but really, I love pranks and I only wish I'd been a member at the time.
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 11:53 PM EST
Squib
Points: 131
felton luva says:
Those jokes are funny but I don't think they should of done anything to the sites because people use the sites to find out information so I don't really think that's a good thing to do...
Posted Jun 20, 2004 at 9:34 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 18
Books~~BetterThan~~Movies says:
wasn't here last year either, I was totally confused. I thought I typed in the wrong site. You definitely got me . I thought all the sites were pretty neat the way they did theirs I liked the picture of the Weasley twins in their dragon hide jackets ,Very Cool!.Great job to all
Posted Jun 23, 2004 at 9:42 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4841
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
Good work guys. PNN.COM looks real and many of the links work to add to this April fool piece.
How about something for Halloween?
Posted Jul 12, 2004 at 6:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 210
kachosweet says:
Oh my God!!! That's really awesome.Now the sites are united for the same cause,ha ha ha.It's really funny, I'd better go and check the site,ha ha ha.
Posted Jul 13, 2004 at 10:05 AM EST
Slytherin Sugar Daddy
(Moderator)
Points: 5054
Andy Lestrange says:
Awww I wish I couldve taken part in the experience! I missed out on it! I cant believe I joined so late!! *Bangs head on desk*
Posted Jul 13, 2004 at 12:24 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
I remember seeing how all of these sites tries to fool us Harry Potter people. It was great fun! I thought that it was a wonderful idea, and I can't wait until next year! :)
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 12:40 PM EST
Squib
Points: 113
RadcliffeSlave says:
Azkaban Rocks the thearters as we look forward to another
to another wonderful hit staring are favorite actor........
--------->Daniel Radcliffe!!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 2:14 PM EST
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