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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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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
SHe must be so happy that her dreams are coming true of having 3 kids. Congratulations again to her, and i'm not extremely fussed if it delays the book. Family should be more important.
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 1:25 AM EST
Student
Points: 229
Walcnevar~Erised says:
Ahhh.. Congratulations!
Just hope so.
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 1:52 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Wow!! Congratulations to JKR!! She's had lots of success these days.. But i do really hope it won't interfere the coming of HBP..
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 3:20 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1916
Rita Marvolo says:
Congrats to JK!!!
I guess we are all happy for her!
I really hope that it won't dellay the HBP, but if it does i realy don't care... it's for a good reason!!!
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 5:31 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 98
LaurenHarrington says:
First, congrats to Jo, that is fantastic news.... Second, maybe now that she is home pregnant, she can finish her book and make all of her fans really, really happy!
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 9:53 AM EST
Celebrity Stalker
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Roni <3 says:
Horray! that's great news for J.K congratulations. Haha..i cna't wait for Book 6!
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 11:46 AM EST
Squib
Points: 149
estel-pippin says:
Congratulations Jo and family - having another Rowling in the world is definitely a cause for celebration. I'll bet he/she will inherit his mother's good looks and mammoth talent. SO lovely that she's finally (almost) got the family that she always wanted.
If Book 6 gets delayed a while then we know it's for a very important reason.
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 12:03 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 547
ivanlo says:
I hope this is the start of a happy time in Ms. Rowling's private life. Yeah, I hope this doesn't delay the book but this isn't about me it's about Ms. Rowling. Congratulations!
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 12:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
yectlipoch says:
I really hope so, otherwise, I can found Mr David (JK Husband), and make him a vasectomy.... ¡WHITHOUT BISTOURY!
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 12:44 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
Well, this is certainly good news in a lot of ways.
Hurray and Congrats to JK-she's having another baby!!
Book 6 is well on track!
She's written a lot lately!
Hopes for the best,
TwinR
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 4:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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mahaliah says:
That's so nice for her. I wonder if her child will be a girl or a boy. Or maybe twins... Or maybe triplets... Or maybe quadruplets... Or maybe... I should shut up. I don't know what's gotten into me today.
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 7:50 PM EST
Points: 74
Mademoiselle_Delacour says:
I really hope that the new book will come out soon...i have laready read the books like over and over again...i need something to tide me over but CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BABY!
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 9:32 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Heeeeeeeeeeey congrats, JK! If I'm ever over there I'll baby-sit her/him so you can write HBP :)
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 9:33 PM EST
Points: 74
Mademoiselle_Delacour says:
what is you peoples favortie book? i liked the 3rd and 4th...but i didnt like the 5th very well..SIRIUS BLACK was my *favorite* character...other than harry ofcourse!!
Posted Jul 28, 2004 at 9:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 31
Dany my Love! says:
Well...That's good!! Congratulations to J.K.Rowling!! and (if Rowling has seen my entry)please..when the child will be born dont forget to show us what he/she's like!!:D and..please don't stop writing HP6 and try to finish it off as hurrily as possible.
Posted Jul 29, 2004 at 11:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 905
Quibblerkid81 says:
FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS!
Congrats JKR! It could be a little late, but hey. Two good things on this article. YAHOO!
*sighs* I can't wait for HBP, it's gonna rock.
Posted Jul 29, 2004 at 10:01 PM EST
Brightest Witch
Points: 3111
hermione_rox. says:
Congrats JO and family I am glad for you. I hope JK is serious about keeping HBP on track. It would be a shame if it went off-track.
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 5:51 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
dan's girl says:
Congrats and the best of luck for the book!Hope fully the book is completed before the baby comes ...so she could spend more time with the baby............
~basma~
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 8:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 525
Elphaba Thropp says:
Felicidades J.K Rowling! A million congrats! I meant to post earlier, but summerwork got in the way. Anyway, I hope everything goes well for her... God bless!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 6:22 PM EST
Points: 466
sillyxjuney says:
Well congratulations to J.K and her family.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 6:56 PM EST
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Disillusioned78 says:
Need my HP fix! Please! Please! Please! Don't let child number three affect the book. Now that I have gatten that selfish and rude comment off my chest. Congradulations, and that any child that is born to you is blessed to have such a caring and wonderful mother.
Posted Aug 1, 2004 at 5:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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toffeegirl says:
Woohoo, go Jo!
Although I would love to see the book get out asap, its also important that she isnt put under too much responsibity by the fans, else she will crack up!
Posted Aug 2, 2004 at 7:46 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 469
Dumbledore the Great says:
Well, I just hope she finishes HBP before this child's born. Otherwise, I think we'll be waiting another couple of years. Course, family is more important that fans, so, congrats to Jo!
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 2:34 AM EST
Student
Points: 220
Albus Dumbledore says:
Congratulations Miss Rowling! I hope HBP won't be delayed! We have to wait so much already! :o(
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 6:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Points: 1217
shadowlife says:
I think it is great that the baby shouldn't delay the release of the 6th book, but I agree that even if it did we as true fans should be understanding and compasionate.
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 11:01 AM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
That's really good news that a baby won't stop the book or slow it down. I think it will slow it down a little, i mean between all the little things it will slow down a bit.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 2:49 AM EST
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