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JUNE 29, 2004 at 7:40 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: JKRowling.com via The Leaky Cauldron
It's official. The title of book 6 will be Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince according to author J.K. Rowling, who officially confirmed the name of book 6
under the News section of her Web site:
Well, the door opened at last and I showed you the title of book six - the genuine title, the title that will appear on the published book, the title I have been using in my head for ages and ages. Unfortunately, however, the door opened on the very same day the 'Pillar of Storgé' hoaxer struck, which left a lot of Harry Potter fans bemused as to whether I was having a joke at their expense by posting another fake title to 'teach hoaxers a lesson', something I certainly wouldn't do, as it would simply frustrate, confuse or annoy the 99.9% of you who aren't hoaxers! I tried to give a clear hint that the title behind the door was the real one by making the 'Toenail' joke as well (see 'Rumours'). But just to clear up matters once and for all…
Information you take directly from this site will be truthful and accurate (I might occasionally joke, but as time goes on, you'll learn to tell when I'm joking). Do not trust anybody else claiming to have found information on this site that you cannot access, however seemingly convincing the images they provide to support their story.
I never post information on the site that I do not want fans to read immediately. In other words, anybody claiming to have 'discovered' a message that wasn't due for release yet is lying. There was never anything meaningful behind the door until the 'Do Not Disturb' sign came off!
Read the rest of what she has to say, including who this "Half Blood Prince" might be (or definitely isn't).
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Auror
Points: 2339
oysteinsevag says:
Well that is excellent to know that this is the title definetly. Now the question is who could it be?
~R
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 7:41 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1782
Juno Puddifoot says:
Very interesting, disturbing, but interesting. I'm kind of wishing she hadn't released the title so quickly, but hey *shrugs*.
Hmmmm, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince ...
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 7:48 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
JK's the best! She always let her fans know what's true and what's not. Can't wait to get my hands on book six. Knowing the title only makes me more and more curious! I like the title, can't wait to read the whole story!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 7:49 AM EST
Pixie Liaison
Points: 11797
carina says:
AHH I was against this title.. I thought she was just joking with us!! Well neither Harry or Voldemort are the HBP.. who do you guys think it is?? I was going on and on about how it was Neville and then some people reminded me that he's a pureblood (whoops)..
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 7:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 926
godrick_gal says:
Excellent, it's way better than that other title. I thought it was true though, but I'm so glad it's not. I'm really excited about this as we have moved a step forward!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:02 AM EST
Student
Points: 216
siriusly? says:
I think half blood prince could be Dumbledore!!
(possibly)
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:05 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 71
Trio4ever says:
Surely, the half blood prince is Dumbledor or, why not, other student.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:12 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
Love the title Much better than the storge' title! YEA Book 6 now has a title! Finally! Now when is it out?
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:15 AM EST
Squib
Points: 165
Snape/Lucius'Lady says:
Hey, I also wonder who the half blood prince could be?
But I have a feeling it won't be somebody we know, I think it will be a new character!
Oh well, i guess we will just have to wait and see!
Love From Me
(it rhymes!!!)
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:22 AM EST
Points: 6760
Zarry Sotter says:
Hmmm, I kinda thought she was joking with us, but I guess she was serious!
I wonder who it is, and the Prince of what?
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:23 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
Being a fantasy geek, I cannot help but love this title, but who is the Prince? I hope that instead of double placing the same character within the same title (Harry), she will introduce a new character to us, one that had been omitted from the backstory of Chamber of Secrets (seeing as this had been a working title for that specific novel).
Maybe Grindelwald?
No wonder J.K. Rowling finds our responses to her site amusing.
:)
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:39 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1845
LunaLovegood says:
It is too clear, i dont think its true, it can be her hoax, can't be? But if it id true i am curious about who is he, like zarry Sotter.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:42 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 59
cool_marauder says:
Well its a cool name......wonder who is it.....half prince.....well ....i hav 2 opinions...1) voldy
2) harry
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:44 AM EST
Snape's Woman
(Moderator)
Points: 5392
Prof. Andaxia Moonstar says:
Very interesting title, and I am very glad to see that we now have an official title for Book 6! HBP - we have an abbreviation for it too! I don't see the "half-blood prince" as being either Dumbledore or Voldemort - those are just too obvious. Probably a minor character or a new character.
Squee! Can't wait for a publication date now!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:50 AM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
I like this name.
It is very cool.
I was so happy when i gained access through the door.
You are the best J.K. Rowling.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:52 AM EST
Squib
Points: 163
tomsladie says:
I like this one better! YAY J.K. Rowling!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 645
trezmcgonagall says:
The half-blood prince is Harry. I have a theory that Harry is special BECAUSE he is half-blood and that somehow he is meant to bring both muggle and magic worlds together. the real question is...WHEN is the book coming?
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:55 AM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
Thanks JKR! You really are nice giving us the title. By why use an old title? This is probably going to be another one of those titles that we pour over and over and never really find out what it is until we read the books. If JKR follows suit like in the past, this definitely will have to do with the main plot of the book. Who this is can be many different people. Usually her titles are very literal, but can the same be said for this one?
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 8:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 665
ginny_radcliffe_06 says:
yayyy! as soon as i found out about the brick wall and the confirmation of the title I emailed all my friends, and now they have like ten emails from me all about harry potter and are concerned for my mental health. but hey! it is very exciting news!
it could be Voldemort, Neville [since he had such a big role and is said to have a bigger one], a member of the Order, or some random new person! wheeee!!!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:03 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 397
Tarotx says:
Well JK says directly that the title isn't HP or LV so it'll be interesting discussing who it refers to!!
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:12 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
BPatterson says:
I really like the title she has given this book... but who could the HBP be? We already know that it is not Voldemort or Harry... maybe a character not yet introduced that was also omitted from CoS? who knows...
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:15 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2374
TrueBluePotterFan says:
Very excited and ready for HBP. Now if they would only give us a release date.
Anybody see anything behind the door? It did open, but nothing was there. I must have missed the announcement of the title there.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:19 AM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH yays so it IS offical.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince...ummm is that Voldemort??
i have never been to JKs website so i have NO clue what she is talking about with the door and such.
but if its from JK herself...i believe her 100%
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:21 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 468
siriushp says:
That's awesome!!... i had a very strong feeling that this was the real title because i kind of figured that she wouldn't want to start more rumours. But to hear from her that it is the official title is great. Kind of wonder who it is going to be, i don't think it is going to be as obvious as Harry or Voldemort. The titles always have to do with something that is going to be new in the book.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:24 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
I am SOOOO excited about this confirmed title for book 6! Having the title just makes us that much closer to having the book in our hands! I really like the fact that she also explained what happened with the hoax, and how to tell the fakers from those who really know what she has revealed about book 6.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:24 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 454
crazy4hp says:
Ohhh great! i like the title its really good. aaah i wish jk had announced it on 1st july though because its my birthday on 1st july...anyways it was a hoax. i m so relieved that the title has been announced.
Posted Jun 29, 2004 at 9:26 AM EST
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