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JULY 24, 2004 at 10:57 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: JKRowling.com via BBC
JK Rowling announced on her web site
this morning that she's expecting a third child, due next year.
"Fingers crossed of course, I don't foresee any baby-related interruptions or delays," she said. "Let me reassure you that book six remains well on track."
The author, who has sold over 260 million Potter books worldwide, said she always wanted three children. "I could not be happier," she added.
Of the recently announced sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince:
Now, I know that many Harry Potter fans first reaction will be what does this mean for the timing of book six? (I'm not maligning you… I'm sure you're happy for me... but I know you really want that book!) So let me reassure you that book six remains well on track.
I still can't say for sure when it will be finished, but I have written a lot and I really like it (a reckless challenge to fate, that; I bet the next chapter goes horribly wrong now).
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The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
Congratulations JK! Wow, a third baby! I hope JK takes her time to finish book 6. Sure we want the book as soon as possible but we shouldn't pressure her. Stress has to be avoided now. Can't wait (for both).
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 6:02 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Oh my gosh!! That is great! CONGRATS JO!! A third child, WOW! I can't wait to hear more about the baby and of course, the 6th book! ;)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 6:13 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
Minnie20 says:
I'm really happy for her and everything but when I told my Mom all she did was stare and say "How old is she?"
She has the money so who cares how old she is.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 6:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
Congratulations Jo! My sister just had her third baby (their first son, which I know is why they kept having babies--trying to get a boy) and he's adorable. I wish her and her family much health and happiness. Be forewarned from what my sister tells me it is much more of a transition from two to three kids. Good luck!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 6:59 PM EST
He-Who-Must-Be-Emma's
Points: 7724
emma's#1fan&lover says:
That is good to hear.
I am happy for her and I hope she doesnt mess the next chapter up...
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 7:00 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 68
LibatiusBorage says:
JK does have alot of children. this is the thrid one? I guess Im glad that this wont effect book six since im very anxious on when it will be published.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 7:11 PM EST
Lady of Delusions
Points: 3816
Stargaze3 says:
Congrates to JK! I did not even know she was pregnet:) I wonder if it going to be a boy or a girl?
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 7:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 726
Turtle on Speed says:
That is really surprising that she's having another kid....best of luck to her!!! I just hope that nothing goes wrong with the birth or anything. That would be really terribe! Plus no one would ever find out what happened to Harry! Can you imagine how horrible that would be! I think i would snapp and go nutts...but i dont think anything bad will happen so I'm not to worried
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 7:48 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
Popping out ANOTHER kid?! Lordy mercy, she just had one a split second ago, it seems. Why more?!
Anyway.. hoping she gets that book done!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 7:54 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 559
mr. peloponnese says:
That's very cute. I hope though it would be a girl again.:P Congrats to her and Mr. Murray (is it?) I'm so excited for HBP too!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 8:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
Awwww! That's soooo sweet!!! I'm sooooo happy for her! Trios seem to work very well for JKR. Congrats to her!! Oh what is it going to be? Girl or Boy? It would be so incredibly surprising if she finds out later she's going to have more than one kid. Not that it can't happen ;-)Anyways good luck to her.
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Almost forgot.....CAN'T WAIT FOR BOOK 6!!!!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 9:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 688
hpgirl0701 says:
Wow! Congratulations Jk!! I'm so happy for her, and am glad to hear that book 6 is going good. Wishing her the best for everything!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 9:43 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
Draco Potter says:
YAY! Congratulations to our favorite author for getting what she desires.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 9:48 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
Immortal Vegemite says:
Congratulations Jo!!!!
WOw thats exciting news for her... yay!!!
It really doesn't matter if this interrupts the writting of the book... god forbid.... i'm just glad she is happy... so hopefully happiness = no more killing good characters!
Wishful thinking i suppose....
Thats really good news...
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 9:58 PM EST
Squib
Points: 155
Wenyi says:
Hahaha... Trio ... Congrats JKR..
Yeah... i do hope the 6th book is REALLY on track, yar?
Coz I cant wait !!
ARGH
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 10:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 988
Yami-Tenshi says:
That is so wonderful! Congrats to Jo! I hope everything goes well in her pregnancy! Wow! That is awsome though! What ladywillow said is true though, they will soon have no rest becoue they already have a young one at home. But that is so cool though!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 10:16 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 548
alfonso llama says:
Now we're doubly excited: she's bringing another Rowling (Murray) into the world, which is always good, AND she's wrapping up book six, which is just as good! That means, we should have a publishing date within the next 6-8 months, which is too long a time but not too long, if that makes sense.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 10:27 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 21
Rachelle Malfoy says:
Wow! I wonder if it's a girl or a boy?! Theres going to be a proud new Rowling in the family!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 10:40 PM EST
Points: 150
arob1903 says:
Congrats Jo!
Good thing it wont hold up HBP but thats okay anyway. Congrats the the whole Rowling-Murray family!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 10:43 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4812
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
Congratulations to JK Rowling!! Especially since she always wanted three children. Maybe Book 6 is almost done. Her second baby did slow her down. Of course she can have nannies help her out!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 199
Remenis says:
Ohh! Congradulations to her! I'm so happy for her! Hopefully this baby won't slow her down as much as her second child did, but if it does, that's okay.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:14 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
JamesPotter55 says:
Congrats to Mrs. Rowling. I hope the kid a happy life, but eventually inheriting part of the Harry Potter kingdom i think he/she will be okay.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:17 PM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3013
Extendable Ears says:
Fantastic! What great news for her. I wish her and her husband congratulations and a healthy pregnancy. And, of course, she knows how rabid her fans are and assures us the book progress is fine. She knows us too well, I think!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 12:01 AM EST
Witch
Points: 707
i_love_tom says:
Well congratulations to Jo!!!! And fortunatley for us book six wont be delayed!!!!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 12:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2574
Master JarJarJedi says:
Congrats to Jo! I'm glad that she is finally getting what she wanted. I hope book 6 comes out soon, it does sound like she is about done, and I'm glad that she likes the book so far, that means she won't have to rewrite it like she had to with OotP. ;)
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 12:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 227
Dark_side says:
WOW, she's a wonder women, i tried babysitting once, and it's hell!!!!! and she still gets time 2 write the best book ever!!!!! congrats jo!!!!!!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 12:51 AM EST
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