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JUNE 28, 2004 at 2:30 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: CBBC Newsround
The recent news that the title of book six would be Harry Potter and the Pillar of Storgé have been floating around the Web for a few days, but author J.K. Rowling has confirmed
what many fans have suspected all along - that the rumors about the title were a hoax.
According to her spokesperson the title is "definitely a hoax" and now Rowling has updated her site with her take on the rumor, as well as answered some frequently asked questions people have sent her -- check out the FAQ & Rumours section.
In her own words:
I am trying very hard not to feel offended that anyone thought this was possible. 'Storgé', for crying out loud. Come on, people, get a grip.
Also, thanks to MuggleNet for letting us know that the 'Do Not Disturb' sign has been removed from the door and it opens to reveal a brick wall -- will hitting the right sequence reveal something (like the real title to book 6)? Go and see!
If you just can't wait, highlight the following text to read the secret text: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
New: Read our exclusive interview with the man behind the Storgé hoax.
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Prefect
Points: 316
Jessicka says:
Well this is old news for me,cause I've already gotten passed the brick wall I know the "maybe" title,if anybody is lost you can ask me.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 8:06 PM EST
Student
Points: 286
MeetYourMatch says:
Oh my lord, I want that book. Give it to ME!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 8:15 PM EST
Weird Sisters Lead Singer
Points: 5747
Annie Potter says:
Thats really cool! The half blood prince sounds like a good title!!! Now I just have to figure out the oreder of the silly bricks and I'll be happy!!!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 8:22 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
I knew it had to be a rumor... JK wouldn't commit to something that odd for a title.
I'm having trouble getting on her other site... I will have to try it again to see if I can.... hopefully it won't be too busy.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 8:27 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 75
Ricky Ricardo says:
Now I really can't wait to read the book!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 8:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Moyaj says:
That was so cool of JKR to give us the real title after having been hoaxed like that. I think it shows that she really cares about her fans. (That, or maybe she set it up)
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 9:06 PM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
I think ill try to figure out what it says by myself, then ill come back to here if i cant get it to work.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 9:09 PM EST
Points: 1450
Gopotter2004 says:
ok, So. Any ideas on the half blood prince? Is it Dean Thomas of Seamus who's a half blood? Other important (male) half blood: Voldemort himself, hagrid (well, half wizard half giant, it counts)...
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 9:38 PM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I still cant get the door open will have to try again later.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 9:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 293
MissRiot says:
i think "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" could mean that the book goes more into the origins of voldermort, and how the first war in the wizarding world began. what do you guys think? maybe? possibly? not a chance?
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 10:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 761
MrsKatzz says:
I swear, I've read all five books like six times each! Now, shortly after reading the fifth book I hopped on to get information about Book 6, and I had the book delivered on the day it was released, finishing it no more then two days later. I had read an article about a few possible ideas, titles, and new characters. But I'd really rather not live on rumors, where are the facts? I'm patiently waiting for the sixth book to have a tenative release date.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 10:26 PM EST
Lycanthropist for W.S.S.
Points: 3603
Alchemist 530 says:
Ha... okay, I don't know about either title, they both sound pretty... odd. Maybe she's yanking our chain again, seeing if we'll fall for it. My first reaction to this new 'title'... Mark Evans? Just what sprang to mind.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 11:10 PM EST
Mrs. Percy Weasley
Points: 2762
FairyPrincess says:
Half Blood Prince, eh? That is way cool; it just makes me more excited for the book to come out. You realize that this means it's even closer to it actually coming out, she wouldn't release the title if it wasn't coming out relatively soon.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 11:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Quidditchgirl says:
Well glad to know that it is a conformed rumor. It would be a difficult word for younger readers to understand Storge. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince....not bad. Defeinitely see how that relates to Chamber of Secrets....and HBP sounds much better than PoS...haha
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 11:28 PM EST
Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8468
Prof. Dish says:
Oh my gosh, how totally exciting!! So now we have a long time to try and figure out what the heck this title means!! I really shouldn' leave for days and not check this page, I miss so much!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 11:39 PM EST
Squib
Points: 167
foreverpink8706 says:
That really cool.I can't wait to read the book.I know it going to be good.When the movie comes out it's going to be great as well.I'm gald the book come out next year I think.I wonder how long it is.I can't wait to see it.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 11:41 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 90
angelseyes816 says:
wow that was tough I tried forever and could not do it thanks for the hints guys with my head for math combo's it would have taken me forever that and my memory hahaha THP guess it is better than pos hahaha I hope this is a real one I would hate to think JK would lie to us!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 11:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
I thought it was fake, but wasn't sure. I am going to try the brick wall!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 11:43 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 76
Draco_Dragon says:
I doubt if the real title is behind the wall, but i hope it is and i hope someone will figure out the code soon. I think she should update the site more often.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 11:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
luv4permboy says:
I find that a big relief. I found it hard to believe, but you never know with JK.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 11:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 599
NightMagic says:
You click on them in this order.
3 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 1
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 12:01 AM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
*faints*
I had to download flash to see it, and solving the bricks took a little bit but dude its all worth it..
NOW IS IT TRUE?!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 12:12 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
annealicious says:
oh that sounds SO much better. I was afraid for a moment there, but half blood prince? Sounds intriguing. I wonder who said half blood prince is...
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 12:23 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 68
LibatiusBorage says:
I think harry potter and the half-blood prince isnt a good title for book six, jk should chose another one!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 1:08 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
Gemmy says:
THANK YOU JK!!! Wow - what a title - Half Blood Prince! It's certainly odd, nothing I would have expected, and doesn't quite sound like her other titles. If anything, I would have been more likely to belibe the PIllar of Storge. I wondr who the prince could be? Harry? It certainly is a starnge title that gives little away.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 2:55 AM EST
Mad Cow Breeder
Points: 8481
Lord Of The Cows says:
Wow, well i tried the bricks for 20 minutes and couldnt get past them, any ideas on how to................................
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 3:37 AM EST
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