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JUNE 26, 2004 at 7:23 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: MuggleNet
Note: This has been confirmed by JK Rowling to be a hoax. Click for details.
According to Internet reports, a zealous fan has apparently learned the title of JK Rowling's sixth Harry Potter book.
Posted to an online message board
, the information was supposedly gleaned from a secret area on the author's official site (behind the locked door). The message, written in first person and discussing book six's progress, is dated July 1, which coincides with the expected monthly update of Rowling's site:
01/07/04
Erm... it is perhaps time for me to reveal the title of Book 6! I am nearing completion of the first draft and have definitely decided upon a title. I had numerous possibilities in mind, but as I wrote, I realized that only one did the book justice.
The more clever Potter fans may recognize that the title relates directly to both Order of the Phoenix and Chamber of Secrets. I will be highly amused if one of you can guess exactly what's going on!
On a side note, the length of the book is growing so fast, I could swear Filius has put an Engorgement Charm on it; an editor's nightmare! I promised myself not to exceed the length of Order of the Phoenix, but every day that passes makes that undertaking more difficult. Incidentally, I have much more work ahead.
Alas, the time has come! Here is the reward for you lot that so diligently figured out all the puzzles on the site. If you scroll down to the bottom of this page, I will reveal to you the title of Book 6!
The title of Book 6 is: Harry Potter and the Pillar of Storgé.
Earlier, the "secret area" in question was simply a locked door that led to a book whose pages were filled with lorem ipsum -- filler text that is often used when designers are laying out a page (print or online) so they can better visualize how it will look when finished. Rowling commented about it on her site last month after a hacker found his way in.
Consider Pillar of Storgé an unconfirmed rumor (and keep in mind that "PoS" does not make a very nice acronym). If it's true, however, you might be interested to know the meaning behind "storgé":
From the Greek word storg, pronounced stor'gee (like psyche), in use in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries to mean natural or instinctive affection, usually that of parents for their offspring, but no longer current. (The natural affection of parents for their offspring.)
Update: Check out this great site brimming with everything you could possibly want to know about the whole debacle. MuggleNet also offers up some reasons why this could just be an elaborate, well-executed prank.
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Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Call me naïve, but I BELIEVE IT! --it sounds very much like a possible title to me...
I don't suppose those who don't bother to read all the articles and just keep asking "what does storgé mean??" would ever read these posts, but, just hoping, I'll copy&paste the explanations here:
The Greek language has four words for "love": 1. Agápe In Latin, it is c(h)aritas. As English has the verb "cherish" from this Latin noun, the correct noun in English would be cherishing. It is unselfish love as taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and is summed up by Paul in 1 Corinthians 13. 2. Philía is the love between friends. This Greek word has the idea of emotional love. While Agápe emphasizes the complete giving of love to another person, Philia emphasizes affection, emotion, or fondness one person has for another. 3. Storgé or familial love, especially the love between parents and their children or other close relatives. 4. Éros, which has a pagan sexual sense, a Platonic philosophical sense, and a Christian sense. The basic meaning is attraction. It goes beyond physical attraction and includes embracing, longing, and caring. Information on love in the Greek language from theorderofthephoenix.net, which offers some theories relating to Storgé here, under Topic: Weasleys and Topic: Greek Love.
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 6:02 AM EST
Hogwarts Matron
Points: 6285
potterpotty says:
I hope that its the real name for book 6!!!!!!!
It sounds pretty good!!!! I wonder when we will find out if thats going to be it or not!!
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 6:17 AM EST
Witch
Points: 599
wanabee weasley says:
This is probably just a rumor, as there have been loads of them flying around lately about the title of book six. And I don't know how anyone could have gotten into that secret room, as I have been trying for ages. But I really wish the note is true. The title is quite cool and I hope book six is about as long as OotP.
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 6:34 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
If this is to be the title it sounds like a brilliant word rediscovered by JK Rowling, which may become part of the 21st century.
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 6:41 AM EST
Weird Sisters Cellist
Points: 2842
Sachi-hime says:
I used to have doubts about this. But when I think it through, it's just a very clever scam. The idiot hacker used American spelling! I didn't notice at first because I'm used to both American and British spelling. But now that Mugglenet has brought that passage to our attention, I see it.
Sorry, Mr. Hacker, but your scam fell through. You've got to be smarter than that to beat us Potter fans!
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 7:00 AM EST
Weird Sisters Guitarist
Points: 3573
Prof. Sk8ergirl says:
Cool....at last she revealed it....do you guys realise it's overa year the 5th book released!!!?????man it's beena long time...I'm just waiting for the next book......
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 7:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 688
hpgirl0701 says:
Wow, I hope that is the real title! The meaning of Storge does make sense. Maybe we'll get more info later on this!
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 9:33 AM EST
Metamorphmagus
Points: 37939
tonks black says:
Heh..the abbreviation "PoS" would be just lovely, haha.
well i hope that this rumor might be true because it will mean the book is out soon.
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 9:53 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1195
Galloping Gryffindor says:
I don't know what to believe there are so many rumored titles going on
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 9:56 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Nemevii says:
Well, the possible new name sounds interesting. Although I can`t see J.K. Rowling using some different language in the title. It has always been an english title only. However, the new one sounds as interesting as always. I am going to keep my eyes open to see more about the title.
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 10:20 AM EST
Weird Sisters Lead Singer
Points: 5747
Annie Potter says:
Hhhmmm....
I don't know if this rumor is true! Everybody has their theories but some people try a little bit harder to get theirs across than others and they usually turn out to be untrue.
Well I suppose we'll see won't we!!!
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 10:21 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
Pillar of Storge? OK Well I am very excited that a title is out there. Guess the book can't be far away hey?
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 10:53 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
dan's girl says:
I hope thats true because im sick of hearing rumors about the books title.....Wow shes finished the first draft....cool...that means its not long before we hear when the book is coming out...im so excited but i hope she keeps it long i wouldnt mind if it were twice the size of OoP....The longer the better......Good luck J.K Rowling....even though im sure you wont need it....
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 11:05 AM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
Well that article on MuggleNet made me even more skeptical, it doesn't seem like JKR in the errors she made and how it was brought up on the site. So I hope it is offically said to be untrue soon.
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 12:05 PM EST
Student
Points: 246
DanAndEmmaFan says:
My policy w/ ANYTHING HP (as Her Greatness herself has requested we have this attitude) is: [b]Don't believe anything until you hear it from the horse's (Jo's) mouth.
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"In all my years of doing this, I am yet to have even one child come up to me and say, 'Because of you, I've decided to devote my life to witchcraft..to the occult'". - JK Rowling (when asked about the witchcraft allegations made against her [on 'Biography])
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 12:10 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
I'm soooooo happy!!! and I'm not even sure whether i believe this rumour!!! I'm 99% convinced it is true....this is why:
1. the title sounds believable (JK always comes up with strange names!)
2. That door had to be there for some reason!!
3. JK said herself that the close watchers of her website would be able to pick up news about the next book!
4. I just don't see why someone would make something up like this!! And after all technical glitches do happen!! I believe that the door was meant to open on 1st July to everyone!!
Maybe I'm just being gullibe!! I don't know!! Maybe i just want it to be true SO much that i'm mkaing myself believe it!! :@)
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 12:23 PM EST
Lethifold
Points: 2862
Snitch Sox says:
Oh dear can you imagine the off colour jokes that are going to be made about this?
Personally I'm not that bothered about the title but I would love to know when to expect it!
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 12:30 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
MAn, i just really wish that Book 6 will come out soon so that everything will be explained..
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 12:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
Spirits*of*Fire says:
Hmm... I think the other title that we believed it to be before sounded more viable (Fortess or Ancient Runes) I just think this one sounds way out there in my opiinion. I'm not really sure if I believe this. I am quite curious as to how that HP fan hacked his/her way behind the closed door, I was obsessed with getting behind it for a long while but then gave up for a while. I'll wait for official word from J.K. Rowling herself before I believe all this stuff floating around on the web.
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 12:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 439
mrs_r.weasley says:
The title sounds very strange, and I really doubt JKR would make the mistake of revealing it before she meant to.
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 12:52 PM EST
Night Elf
Points: 4827
diamond dust says:
I don't know if i should believe this. maybe it's true, maybe it's not. the title sounds really crazy. what does it mean? sounds french but i can't understand every word...what is a pillar or storgé?? does anyone know?
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 1:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
The part that gets me the most excited (if it's true) is JKR stating the book is longer than she had anticipated. I have been hoping she wouldn't be able to make it shorter than the others and now I'm crossing my fingers it's as long or longer than OotP.
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 2:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Becky Moody says:
Wow this is amazing. That's so...woah. I'm sure that's the title, if someone found it through the door. But the person should let other people see if for themselves too. Has J.K.R. confirmed anything about it?
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 2:13 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
munnii says:
But what does that word actually mean? Storg I mean...does anyone know?
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 2:15 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 5
WhatTheFudge11 says:
At first when I found out about the title of the 6th book on mugglenet.com, I was excited. But now I am doubting more and more that it is the real title because people are finding convincing evidence against it like how the message was written using the American style of writing. It sounds like a great title though and I can't wait to found out the truth!
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 2:35 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 5
WhatTheFudge11 says:
The word is Storge', and it is Greek for "parental love."
Posted Jun 27, 2004 at 2:36 PM EST
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