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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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Editor of the Squibbler
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eudaemonia says:
Congratulations to Jo and her family! I wouldn't mind if book 6 got delayed because of it. Family comes first, in my book. :)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 3:30 PM EST
Student
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Hannah Radcliffe says:
Oh, wow! That is so awesome!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 3:30 PM EST
Prefect
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alicia marie says:
That is wonderful! I hope that she is not to concerned about people being mad that the book might be delayed becuz I think that she should just take her time and finish the book whenever it gets done. Congrats to Rowling on the baby!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 3:43 PM EST
Squib
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loony luna look-a-like says:
Well thats very exciting, congrats J.k.!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 3:46 PM EST
Witch
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Alcestis1 says:
I think that's wonderful news! I hope all will go well for her and for the baby. I hope her children are excited as well.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 3:52 PM EST
Squib
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Hocicos says:
Ohhh...hope it be out soon...die to know what is gonna happend
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 3:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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you_know_who34 says:
That is really neat, good for her! I wonder if it is a boy or a girl?? Hmm... three seems like a good number especially since its like the trio Harry Ron and Hermoine... what a coincidence! I really hope that it won't slow down the process of the book though. I can't wait to much longer before I snap!! Anyways like I said congrats Jo!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 4:11 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
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Smileyradcliffe says:
Congrats to you!
Hope that the 6 th book will hurry and come. wonder when next year the baby will be born?
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 4:14 PM EST
Ravenclaw's Heiress
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PhoenixFire says:
Haha, thats great! I'm really happy for JK!! Congrats on the third child! I'm glad there won't be a delay, but if there is I wouldn't mind at all.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 4:20 PM EST
Student
Points: 210
kachosweet says:
Congratulations for her! I mean,it's overwhealming,extraordinary,I hope she have more. Like she did with James and Lily,they wanted a big family,now she's having one for them,ha ha ha.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 4:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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wahnaroo22 says:
Good for her! I wonder what she'll name it. She tends to name her kids pretty common names, you know, David, Jessica. I'm glad it won't delay HBP, but even if it did her kids need to be first priority.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 4:38 PM EST
Magical Creature
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Phoenix Feather says:
How wonderful! Congratulations to JKR, her husband and 2 children! We hope for a healthy and happy pregnancy. Don't worry about the fans slathering for the book. Your health and your child's is much more important.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 4:38 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
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fooch48 says:
Congrats on your pregnancy JK! Glad to hear things are going well for you! Can't wait for the next book!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 4:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1894
Hermione5 says:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! :)
YAY!!That's really good news I think! I wonder what his or her name will be?
But of course it worries me a little at the same time - even though she assured us that the baby won't cause delays, family always comes first. I totally agree with that, but as a "fanatic HP fan I'm soooo curious and impatient... Let's just hope she's nearly finished the sixth, and there's not much to work with.
And congrats again!!!!!! :)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 4:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 217
Rectilinear Propagation says:
Another baby!
Hugs and kisses for JKR. I hope she's feeling ok; you hear about how bad morning sickness can be.
Is it too soon to send baby stuff? (Like I have any money to do that...)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:06 PM EST
Witch
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DANADDICT89 says:
Aww! That's great! Cool for her! I wonder what she'll name it. It seems like everyone famous is either having kids or marrying these days. Hehehe! But, I am definately happy for her, since she did say she's always wanted to have 3 kids, right? Congrats to Joanne!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:15 PM EST
Prefect
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hockey_loser says:
Another Child!? Well... book 6 should be out before the baby is due, but what about book 7? She will be so busy taking care of it that she will never get it done! haha. She should have had the baby AFTER the books were complete. By the way? Isnt she divorsed? Who the heck got her pregnant then? Haha.
Editors Note: Jo was divorced but remarried a few years ago!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:16 PM EST
Witch
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Auror Tonks says:
Yeah!!! Good job JKR!!!! I wonder if it's a boy or a girl? What's it's name going to be??? Oh well!!!!! :-) YEAH!!!!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:27 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
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Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Wonderful!!!! Congradulations to Jo as well. I'm happy that she'll be getting just what she wanted and I'm happy that the book sounds like it's mostly done. Sounds like it will be out by at least next summer... since she's expecting during the the early part of next year... Maybe spring or summer right... so.... it will be out by the summer... hopefully.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:27 PM EST
Student
Points: 273
sourapplekicker says:
Awe. That's good news! I'm soo happy for her having her third child! In her websight she's said she's always wanted three! =)
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Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:29 PM EST
Witch
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CurlyHermione says:
Congratulations to Jo!!
That's great news. I hope all goes well. She deserves the lives she's always wanted after having to struggle for so long. Of course now she's st*nk*ng rich...but money doesn't buy happiness.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:43 PM EST
Lycanthropist for W.S.S.
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Alchemist 530 says:
Congratulations, JK! Wow, talk about a busy life... 3 kids?!? And young ones, too! Thats awesome... and yes, that was the first thing I thought... how selfish we are, the fandom ;)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
*SkyHighandFallen says:
I had no idea JK Rowling was expecting another child! THats wonderful!! ::grins:: But I'm glad the book is coming out quick enough.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:47 PM EST
Witch
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quidditch_seeker says:
Yay for her. That's awesome. I hope she has a healthy pregnancy.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 5:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 518
tonks06 says:
Wow another kid. Its seems like she just had one! Haha. That's great though. And its great it won't delay the 6th book!!! I'm so excited for it!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 6:02 PM EST
The Girl Who Lived
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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
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