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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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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
Witch
Points: 675
krazie4harrydanfan16 says:
Wow, all these possible book 6 titles are erm... interesting at best. which could it be? all we can do is wait and see...
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 3:37 AM EST
Blink182's New Member
Points: 2876
Da_BombWiz says:
Well i always knew that teh title Pilar of Storge was a big hoax!!!!!!!! It was a funny title. But do you think it is true that the new title is "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prine"
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 3:41 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
Cool! I thought that the Storgé thing sounded too weird and not very JK-ish. The Half Bloof Prince sounds much better! I'm already curious! AAAAAAAH!! But a big thank you to JK for revealing the real title! AAAAAAH! Can't wait to read it!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 4:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
Wow, all of our guesses isn't even one bit closer then that!!!
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE!!!!
We are quite stupid, huh? I don't like this! I am going to guess what it was about! Half blood prince..
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 4:53 AM EST
School Librarian
Points: 6733
bookworm says:
OOOH yay so cool ! can't get on the website but interesting name so can't wait to read it! heh! what in refernce to anyone know>?
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 5:11 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Nemevii says:
Well, I did´nt believe the other title to be real. But this one sounds just as weird ass the other one. Maybe she is just trying to confuse us even more!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 5:18 AM EST
Squib
Points: 151
itsallaboutdan&emma says:
I did have a feeling that that title was not the real one. Mind you, you dunno wat to believe with all of these rumours flying round! Luckily, we have JK Rowling to set us straight!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 5:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 579
CurlyHermione says:
I love that title! It's so mysterious. Like all of the other titles. I hope the book comes out soon!
And I hope Jo puts more tantilizing hints behind that door in the near future.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 6:03 AM EST
Night Elf
Points: 4827
diamond dust says:
I think the real title sounds much better than the french one. but what does she mean with the half blood prince? i hope the books comes out soon.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 6:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1782
Juno Puddifoot says:
Well, the storge thing didn't really sound right at all, just ot poetic in any way. But the Half Blood Prince ... I don't know I'm finding that a little strange too.
And I kind of wish she hadn't said anything just yet about the title.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 7:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 872
Mizz*Pinky*Panther says:
Wow, thats cooool.....i hope that it is scary!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 7:40 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
THank goodness that wasn't the title. It just didn't flow right. The Half Blooded Prince though is a GREAT Title!! YEA! BOOK !!!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:17 AM EST
Witch
Points: 608
LecHaRry says:
oh goody... what a title... [i] Harry Potter and The Half-blood Prince.. i can't wait for book 6 to be published... i cried my heart out on the [i] Order of the Phoenix...
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 608
LecHaRry says:
oh goody... what a title... Harry Potter and The Half-blood Prince i can't wait for book 6 to be published... i cried my heart out on the Order of the Phoenix...
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:47 AM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
I was very excited when I discovered this. It is so cool.
I am so glad it is finally out in the open now. This better not be another hoax or I am going to be sad.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 12:05 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
I am an idiot and posted this on the wrong thing...
Just forget about what I said eariler. Sorry about double posting.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 12:06 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Hmm.. Well, now we know it's just a hoax.. Oh man, can't wait for Book 6!!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 12:45 PM EST
Hogwarts Matron
Points: 6285
potterpotty says:
Yeah I like the new title better!!!!
The Pillar of Storge just is not right compared to the new real one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 1:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 635
JaBean1234 says:
The hoax title was stupid anyway I'm glad thats not it. The new title is really good. I can't wait to find out what it means.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 2:12 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 98
Romulus Lupin says:
Well this is the real thing , it got confirmation from JK Rowling guys..........
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 2:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 685
DANADDICT89 says:
Might have guessed. Joanne is very clever at playing with us, which can be quite annoying. But its another reason people get even more interested in the series. Well since its been confirmed, Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince is the new title. I am very picky about book titles and stories, and am not really fond of the title. Sounds like a fairy tale and I hate those. I am sure the book will be good though, taken long enough to write it..
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 5:13 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 565
hermionelover says:
No duh it was a fake. Even though i beleived it what can I say im Gullible.! Storg'e thats very farfetched but creative since the fact Storg'e means parental love! That was the convincing part.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 6:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
*SkyHighandFallen says:
what exactly is a storge anyway? HOnestly ? I mean am I just beng stupid and brunette?? whats the dealio??
(bloody prats, giving us false hope with a false title)
We bow down to the goddess JK Rowling for giving us the real one
::bows::
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 7:15 PM EST
Ravenclaw's Heiress
Points: 3926
PhoenixFire says:
Well I'm glad JK Rowling cleared up this stuff about the Pillar of Storge rumor. But at least we found out the real title to book 6, Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 7:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 629
Leila Krum says:
I Prefer Harry Potter and the Pillar of Storgé, he he! The new tittle (well not new, the real one!!) I don't know, but i don't like it! Wizard monarchy, he he, No!
Ah! Now I desperately want to know who is that prince? !!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 7:30 PM EST
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