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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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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
Head Girl
Points: 494
rache says:
Congrats Jo! I hope that you are true to your word, in the fact that HPHBP will experience no delays :] Once again, best wishes!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 12:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PotterHoney says:
Woo Hoo! I wonder what she's going to name her new baby? That's so great for her. And that's sweet that she thought of her fans:)
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 1:02 AM EST
Slytherin Green Fairy
Points: 3210
The Slytherin says:
Wow,,,,
Great JK! You will have trio JK! ^_^
same as trio wizard,,,
He,,, he,,,
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 1:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 548
tinkerbel says:
Good on her, she must be really thrilled and I wish her all the best!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 1:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 502
maggie_and_mags says:
That's great news!! But JK, have a smooth-flowing pregnancy, and don't neglect your kids for the Harry Potter books!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 1:52 AM EST
Student
Points: 235
BertieBott says:
Congratulations to J.K. Rowling!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 2:03 AM EST
Squib
Points: 111
vigal says:
congrats to jo! How wonderful! I wish her all the best!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 2:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 977
Butterbeer says:
Cool. Just dont let it get in
the way of the book. I cant stand
having to wait all this time. Im running
out of good things to read. Ive
already read all 5 books this summer.
I cant wait. Hurry up and get it done!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 2:24 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
That's cool! Three childrens, that's an average number of children. I wonder what he/she will be named? This is exciting! I wonder if she is going to keep writing books while she is in the hospital!!!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 2:30 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Congratulation on the third child, Jo. We really appreciate your professionalism; by still writing the book to meet the expectations of the fans. Wish you all the best!!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 2:39 AM EST
The Extra Terrestrial
Points: 2771
THE GREEN FLAME says:
Wow!
cngratulations JKRowling.I love babyes.oh i am so happy for her!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 2:42 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 647
count_olaf says:
Thats nice!!! congratulations to her and to her husband.
and thanks to her for still continuing the book even at her situation
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 5:13 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Well if she is having a third child, then congrats. Plus i'm happy that it won't be delaying the 6th book.
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 5:21 AM EST
Squib
Points: 175
half_blood_royalty says:
Cheers for JK Rowling! I wonder would the baby be a girl or a boy.. Nevertheless, I hope the baby would be born healthy and strong! Congrats! I'm glad that she's still working on the book.. But take care of your health!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 5:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 576
lac87 says:
Oh My Gosh! She's Preggers! hehe Congrats Jo! I'm not really worried about the sixth book, because she should be nearly finished with it by now? Shouldn't she?
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 5:42 AM EST
Squib
Points: 116
RomanticMind says:
Even though I anticipate the sixth book just as impatiently as the rest of my fellow HP fans, a child is more important than words on paper and I wish her all my best. :-)
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 6:26 AM EST
Student
Points: 294
Moaning.Myrtle says:
Contrats to Jo and her husband!. It's really wonderull news.
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 8:17 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 81
Hermie says:
That is so good, I'm very happy for her. What are her other 2(boy or girl)?
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 8:18 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
That is great news, so congrats to JKR and her family! I was also very glad to hear that book 6 will not be put on hold as well, and the writing is going well for it!
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 8:30 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1188
sirius'doll says:
Aww! who else feels like going into baby-talk-mode...big congratulations are in order for J.K.R...baby number three! though I hope she didn't forsee the horrible happenings of her next chapter. and yes piltad she is still writing it...where did you hear otherwise?
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 10:35 AM EST
Student
Points: 227
Voldermort14 says:
Does anybody besides me think it will be turned into her publisers before she has a baby.
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 10:38 AM EST
Student
Points: 255
dans_gurl says:
Hey, Congradulations Jo. I just hope that no problems crop up and the books are delayed.
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 10:47 AM EST
Blink182's New Member
Points: 2876
Da_BombWiz says:
WEll that is real good news for us.... Hope she ecides to release the book earlier..... I can't wait to read it .....
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 10:58 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1188
sirius'doll says:
Voldermort14 has a point...i really vaild point at that. She did say the last time she had a baby it took up to much time and energy after she gave birth to properly sit down and write it...But now she's saying that it won't interfere.
Oh I hope it means what I think it means...The book might come out in about 9 months (I really hope no one takes this seriously, its only speculation)
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 11:07 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2022
Lac_Ov_Imajinashun says:
Oh wow, good for her! Three kids...... cool. Now imagine how famous they are going to be! I wonder what she'll name this one?!?!??! She'll probably have to figure out if it's a boy or a girl first though I guess.
Posted Jul 25, 2004 at 11:13 AM EST
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