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Harry Potter author's third child won't delay book 6 
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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xeon says:
Wow!
Good for her!
But i hope shes serious about keeping book 6 on track!
I dont want to wait forever!
Oh well, whats it gonna be a boy or girl?
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 10:59 AM EST
Sugarquill Queen
Points: 2510
Irish Phoenix says:
Yeah, you kno what they say:
"Three's a charm!"
"Trio" seems to be a very favorite
thing for JK Rowling...
who knows?
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:02 AM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
(Moderator)
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Keng says:
Yay, Jo! Another kid! Woot woot!
And no delays for book 6! Yeah!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 613
sarah_belle says:
Congrats to Jo!!
That must be a wonderful thing.
Trio does seem to be her thing!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:08 AM EST
Hogwarts Matron
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potterpotty says:
I was wondering when HPANA was going to post a news thing about JKs pregnancy!!!!
So if its not going to interfere, it might be out soonish!!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:13 AM EST
Student
Points: 227
Voldermort14 says:
conrats Jo very happy for you.... hope everything will go good for you...... now i think bok six will be turned into her publishers before she has a baby because nearing the end of the nine months she will not be able to write anymore for at least a couple of months so lets see it july...... ah ..... it will be turned in at the latest in march. Sounds good to me a late summer Release. around july i think. ONE MORE YEAR GUYS JUST WAIT ONE MORE YEAR
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:14 AM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
I am so happy for JKR. I am also glad to hear that the book is still on track! Like someone said above - JKR likes trios!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:16 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
Congrats to J.K. for expecting a third child!
If the child does indeed delay book six, let it happen; she needs to take her care of her children more than Mr. Potter.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:17 AM EST
Parselmouth
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Thestral Eyes says:
Aww, thats great news for Rowling, congratulations to her :) lets just hope everything goes well for her and her new expected baby. i just hope she does not push herself over the 6th book in her condition, best to relax and conserve her strengh, and not stress over the book. im sure all hp fans will be happy to wait until shes ready to finish it, due to the circumstances :)
Wounder when she'll call the baby? :)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 612
JessC says:
Congratulation to Jo!!! I am so happy for her!!!
And I look forward to Book 6!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:21 AM EST
Professor
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RiddleFan1 says:
Congratulations to her! I know I saw it last night/early, early this morning one I was on her site and I could not believe it. I'm glad!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:21 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2042
Catz says:
Wonderful news for JK! I hope everything goes well with the new baby, and its good and healthy like her first 2 children.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:23 AM EST
Professor
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MissMaryPotter says:
Oh My!!!!! What a surprise! Congrats J!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:23 AM EST
Student
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TerribleBeautyX says:
Ahh! That's great for her. I hope it's born happy and healthy and wish Jo great happiness.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:29 AM EST
Witch
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Purplelicious Star says:
congrats!!!!
goodness.
right missmarypotter. what a surprise!
CONGRATS J.!!! really
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:29 AM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2727
Dobby says:
Congrats JK! I hope it all goes well!
You know, i bet she is going to have really nice maternity clothes considering how rich she is.... :D
YAY! I hope this mean we'll see book 6 (or release date)in perhaps the next or two!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:30 AM EST
Ravenclaw Ghost
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Pearlescent says:
Congrats to you, J.K.! Glad to hear there's no delays for book 6. But, I wouldn't mind, a baby is much more important than a book. I could understand if she wanted to rest, but I'm glad she doesn't. :)
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:40 AM EST
Prefect
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Lady Dionise says:
Oooh I'm so happy for her! Yes...three's the charm! heehee. I hope that she doesn't over-tax herself writing...but she says that she is enjoying it, so that's good! Ohh, I wonder if it will be a boy or girl?
Hmmm... I'd say that the HBP will come out either next spring or summer
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:41 AM EST
Witch
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Ronald_Weasley says:
WOW!!!!!!
COOL!!!!!!
Thats really good news for J.K.!!!!
Congrulations!!!!!!
I bet she'll buy the best for the baby since she's a billionaire!!!!!!!
Oh well!!!!Thats very good that it won't delay HBP
P.S.:Why am I always no 18 in the comments
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
Awesome! Congratulations!!! That's so good the Half Blook Prince isn't delayed.. I'm so ansy for it!!!!! But I'm also very happy for J.K. and her new unborned baby!!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:42 AM EST
Auror
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oysteinsevag says:
Hopefully she takes it easy writes at her own pace, and when the baby comes she puts it first.
Perhaps the idea of No delay means that she hopes to be finished with this book before the Baby comes which would be a wonderful weight lifted and a great thing for fans.
Espically if that means between 6-8 months before the next book.
~R
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 532
Ronald_Weasley says:
YAY!!!!!
I'm not 18!!!!!
I'm 20 and 21
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:43 AM EST
The Quibbler Poet
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.:Wicked T:. says:
Awwwwwww that is great news. Congrats to Jo. WooHooo.
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:43 AM EST
Witch
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ladywillow says:
Pearlescent: She's a mom with two other children at home, one of them still quite small yet. There's no such thing as rest! :)
Again, congrats to Jo and her family!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:44 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Moyaj says:
I would like to send her my congratulations and best wishes. I would also like to thank her for keeping us up-dated on the progress of HBP. Jo rocks!
Posted Jul 24, 2004 at 11:45 AM EST
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
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