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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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Ravenclaw Ghost
Points: 9469
Pearlescent says:
Aha! I knew there was something fishy about that title! When I first saw it, I was thinking, what the heck is 'Storge'? But then I saw the real title earlier and was very much relieved. Finally, the really real title of book 6!!!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:34 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Well this is very interesting to see. But there is nothing that says this is or is not the title. JKR may be having a bit of fun on this one. Best to wait until we here from her officially that this is the title and not just a bit of fun from her.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:39 PM EST
Squib
Points: 144
Camila says:
It took me a while to find the right combination of bricks, but now I see it's true, there is a little room, like a closet, and you have to double-click on the fan to get the page, it says 'Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince' . Mugglenet says it was one of the posible titles for CoS, and that make sense to me, but if it was like that, I wonder why all the mistery about the door, instead of posting that info on the 'Extra Stuff' page?
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:40 PM EST
Squib
Points: 119
ice-breaker202 says:
Can some one please tell me where the bricks is???
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:40 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
hockey_loser says:
Ok, im still having trouble! When I go to the automatic button to get to the wall... nothing happenes , but there is no sign "do not disturb" on the handle. But when I go to her official site, there are things that you can click on, but there is the sign on the handle and it wont let me see the brick wall. Does anyone else have this problem? I cant seem to get in. If any one has suggestions..?
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:44 PM EST
Student
Points: 294
girliegirl says:
Why can't I open the door! I've tried and tried over and over again...and it doesn't seem to work so I guess is time to give up hehe harry potter and the half blood prince...that may be the real one ...who knows! ... anyways! I wonder who the halfblood prince is..ummmm
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:45 PM EST
Points: 47
Vagari says:
You don't need to go to all these other sites, a few people have already explained it, and it's been written about in the forums. http://www.hpana.com/forums/topic_view.cfm?tid=4481 At first I didn't understand why there are so many threads popping up for this. Woudn't it be easier to just have one and everyone posts to it. Then I read about the point system. So I have to assume people are trying to "pad their stats." Kinda rediculous. It seems like there's a lot of redundancy around here.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:49 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
I figured the title(rumor) was fake, but i was hoping. Oh well the new rumor one sounds kinda cool, who knows i guess well have to wait and see.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:50 PM EST
Student
Points: 232
TerribleBeautyX says:
OK, for some reason everytime I go to JKRowling.com and click on the hair scrunchy, the door still has a "Do not disturb" sign on it, can anybody help me? And about the title, I personally think "Pillar of Storge" was a lot better than "Half Blood Prince", I really hope it's just another trick but if it isn't, oh well, I really don't care what the title is, I just want the book :)
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:52 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
I already know all of this and am going insane trying to get the door to open. I just went back to the site and now the "Do not Disturb" sign is back! Argh, I give up! No, I don't. But somebody help me please! I can't fool around with bricks when I can't even get through the door!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:56 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
OOOO so that was a hoax!!
HAHAHA i knew it...*makes nervous laugh*
EH ok so i kind of believed it.
so the REAL title is:
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
AHHHHHHHHHHH AWESOME!!
but what is the half blood prince or WHO i should say??
AHHHHHHHHHH OH MY GOD. book 6 people.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 4:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
I am skeptical, because of the message in the mirror nearby. It even says in the welcome message to look out for Peeves. And the paper looks crumpled, like it was discarded? The earlier comments about the title not being as dynamic as the others is true, and I can't think of who this Prince would be, except for maybe Trevor, Neville's toad? Or can only frogs be princes?
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:13 PM EST
Student
Points: 294
girliegirl says:
I made it !!!! yay! im so proud of myself hihi umm anyways this is the first time i go to Jk's site ...am yeah that's sad I know hehe ...that's a great site!! now im looking for all the secret things haha this is so much fun!! her desk looks a lot like mine :)
terrible beautyX: I don't know, the "do not disturb" sign shouldn't be there...and yes that happened to someone else...i read it in the forum before. just keep trying maybe you're using the wrong link to get in or something.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:17 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
I thought it was just a rumor! Glad to see that it is, but disappointed that people would do that just to get people worked up. Some people need to get a life...
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 579
CurlyHermione says:
Really? I'm going to check that out right now. I'm so excited, I can't wait till the 6th book is finally out! AHHHH.
Please let Jo finish the book soon. please!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:18 PM EST
Points: 6760
Zarry Sotter says:
I'm beginning to wonder if JK isn't taking us for a spin herself...She does like to mess with us, you know. I mean, 'Half Blood Prince' doesn't exactly roll off your tounge like Goblet of Fire or Sorcerer's Stone... And she has been know to 'rock the boat' to keep us interested.
I'm beginning to wonder.....
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:20 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
dan's girl says:
Ha! i knew it and i've been saying it all along.....its just a rumor....and about the brick wall i already saw it .......hmmm...but i wonder what the real name is gonna be....Storge for crying at loud...i wonder who started the rumor....
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
Oh I am soooo glad to hear this news!! I was hoping for an official word. By the way, who ever came up with the idea was brilliant. What a fantastic hoax! :-)
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 239
D.A.and Dobby says:
I thought that that was a false name because why would she anounce the name this early when she has not yet finished the first draft yet and there is still a whole lot of work to be done. The way that JK is talking that the 6th book might not be done until summer of 2005 so she has plenty of time to do the title. From what I hear is that she has a few that she wants to do like The Green Flame tourch which i heard had a high chance of being picked. Thats all i know right now so...........
Peace,
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:31 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 603
Padfoot7 says:
I cannot get on!!!! I hate the internet! Too many people trying to get on Jkr.com, and I am not one of the lucky ones who can manage! Hopefully it'll be night in Britain soon and people will start signing off!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:31 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 16
Robbie says:
I openedddddddd the door!!!! WEEEEE
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 117
justAmy says:
Wasn't HP and the Half Blood Price the original title for the Philosoper's Stone? Something tells me this is NOT the title for book 6.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:50 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 75
Ricky Ricardo says:
I can't seem to get the door open in her website!Darn. But i already know the title thanks to the first post.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:50 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 330
alicia marie says:
I just don't know I kindof liked the Pillar of Storge better then the Half blood Prince. Maybe it is just a nother rumor.
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 5:58 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 468
siriushp says:
34251....From top to bottom
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 6:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
Good! POS sounds wicked weird anyway. SS (PP), COS, POA, GOF, and OOTP sound good. POS is just dumb!
Posted Jun 28, 2004 at 6:03 PM EST
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