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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
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Brothers says:
I'm glad to hear it from her and wish that her pregnancy turns out ok and her child is big and healthy.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:45 AM EST
Muggle
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Harrys_fate says:
Congrats j.k!! I hope you have a healthy child! Also, i'm very glad there won't be a delay for the 6th book, so cheers to that also! :D
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:49 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
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Jencameby says:
Congratulations to Jo,
I know she is excited about having another child, I hope everything goes well.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:50 AM EST
Auror
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hermionehp120 says:
Ohh a baby yay for her! I do hope she can still have the book done though. Congrats J.K Rowling. Another addition to her wonderful family.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:51 AM EST
Obliviator
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Prof. Dish says:
Congratulations JKR!! I wish you all the best!!
And at least after HBP comes out, you can have plenty of time with the new baby before we're anxiously awaiting book 7!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:57 AM EST
Student
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joethesajin says:
id like to congradulate JK on her third child, and im also glad that the book is going to be on track and most likely not be delayed.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:58 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Congratulations! That's wonderful!
I am so happy for her family! Bring on HBP!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:02 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 380
AvadaKedavra27 says:
Congratulations JKR!!!! wow that is excellent. she's always been good at balancing writing and family so i dont think this will have any bearing on the outcome of book 6!
SIRIUS LIVES!
nats
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:09 PM EST
Weird Sisters Lead Singer
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Annie Potter says:
Congratulation to JK on her third child!!! I hope everything goes great!!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:11 PM EST
Mistress of Incantations
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_chris says:
cool.. j.k's having a baby.. really cool.. but i hope that it there would be no problem with the release of her book six and her baby..
CHAo..
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 287
CoRdUrOy_benji says:
Wow,congrats to Jo!!!i have 2 other brothers,one older and one younger,i'm the middle one!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:15 PM EST
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electra says:
Sincerest congratulations to Mrs Rowling !!
The baby's the No.1 priority of course, and my biggest worry concerning book 6 is whether or not amazon will deliver it without additional postal charges ;)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:17 PM EST
Pixie Liaison
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carina says:
Aww I'm soo happy for JKR!! And if she's expecting a baby next year and she says the book's on track.. I'm thinking that it'll be done by late spring/early summer of 2006!! :)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:25 PM EST
Mediwitch
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nickyole1 says:
Well, trio seems to be something JK Rowling likes! Good for her! I am very excited for her. I just wait for the book to be published!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:31 PM EST
Slytherin's Ferret
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Miss Azn Malfoy says:
Yay! SHe's making her little family, it's so sweet. ^_^ Can't wait for book 6 though!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:33 PM EST
Animagus
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Sirius-Ella says:
WOW she's really popping those babies out ain't she? Hehe how long has she been married? 2 years? *whistles* woo.. go JK ROWLING
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:39 PM EST
Seer
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Brittany Radcliffe says:
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW JK is going to have another baby!!!!!!!! awwww thats great and this is great news. shes a great mother and i dont care if it takes just a lil longer for book 6 to come out...being a mommy is WAY more important!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:46 PM EST
Professor
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Peitouche says:
Wow! Congrats to her and her family. I'm so glad she's got a wonderful family to share her life with, apart from her first child of course. And it's good to know the book is still being written and it's coming along well. I'm still hoping for a summer 2005 release, but we'll see. If she says the baby won't interrupt it, that sounds like she plans to have it done before it's born. I hope!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:54 PM EST
Professor
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ThelostWeasley13 says:
Congrats JK! I'm so happy for her. Now she'll be really busy. Writing a book plus having a ten year old and year old and a baby. Good Luck to her.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 12:57 PM EST
Squib
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Sara Helene says:
Aww...congrats JKR! How about you name it Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Murray? That would be uber cool, heh.
Yay! Oh, I love babies. Jo, if you need a babysitter I'm always available! ;)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 1:01 PM EST
Auror
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Since the Start says:
That's awesome, I hope everything goes well for her!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 1:03 PM EST
Half-Blood Prince
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Professor Scoots says:
I am excited both for JKR and her family on the new addition, and also because the book seems to be getting closer to be finished. I can't wait for the announcement of the release date.
Prof. Scoots
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 1:04 PM EST
Head Girl
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munnii says:
*claps for Jo* Hey, 3 kids, and she's on track. Bless her! She thinks we'll harrass her if she has kids *ahhh*
Congratulations!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 1:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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morgana witch says:
Congrats to JKR...lucky kids! I guess they don't get told anything about the books either though...
It's nice to know book 6 is going well, but I wish she'd give us a release date! She just loves torturing us!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 1:14 PM EST
Student
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D.A.and Dobby says:
Congradulations JK! I hope for the best.
And i know that the book will be great. I cant wait for it though.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 1:18 PM EST
Witch
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HermioneSparkles says:
Congrats to JK and her hubby! That is wonderful news that she is expecting and was nice enough to share the news with the fans. Personally I think she'll get the book finished and submit to her publisher before the baby is born. After all early next year is a long ways away. Plus she won't want the stress of trying to finish the book with two other children and a newborn! That way the 6th book would be released the summer before Goblet and we'd wait a year or two for the final book..we certainly don't want that to be rushed!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 1:19 PM EST
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