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AUGUST 15, 2004 at 9:41 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: CBBC Newsround/BBC News
JK Rowling attended the Edinburgh International Book Festival today and gave fans some interesting tidbits about the future Potter books as well as the status of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. There was no announcement about the publication date.
CBBC Newsround
was there to hear Rowling tell fans:
Rowling also states that fans should be concentrating on answering two questions:
Check out some photos of Rowling here and a full transcript of the event is available now.
According to BBC News Rowling told those gathered that:
Harry would "survive to book seven" but refused to confirm whether he would grow up to be a wizard.
Update: Read one attendee's first-person report of the event including exclusive pictures! Thanks to Ann-Marie Wales and The Leaky Cauldron.
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The Nothering Princess
Points: 2930
SarahDarling says:
That's all she answered for us?? SHE SUCKS!! I want more I tell you!! More!! I want to know when the release date is! I want to plan a party for it! GRR!!
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:05 AM EST
Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8468
Prof. Dish says:
Wow, there's so much new infomation! Most people knew that about Aberforth anyways, but I don't know what to think about those two questions she left us with! If you click on the link, it also tells us a bit about Petunia, nothing we couldn't have guessed though!
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:09 AM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
*Rolls Eyes* She answered more then she has ever answered before. Come on...in about 6-8 months you will probably know when the release day is and you can plan your party. Do you really need to plan a year in advance?
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:10 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
Peitouche says:
Those are some HUGE spoilers there. Wow, lots more to think about now! Trying to figure out these puzzles is a full time job.
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:19 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 514
jason porter says:
That's all she answered for us?? SHE SUCKS!!
Hahaha, that was hilarious. Anyway, half way through book six? I thought she was almost done! I though she said Publishers would have it by September??
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:20 AM EST
Editor of the Squibbler
(Moderator)
Points: 2031
eudaemonia says:
i think i would have preferred not knowing about Harry surviving. too much information.
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:20 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 18
shipper4life says:
Oh my she is only half way done, this confirms my view that it will be best to go into hibernation *sigh*
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:21 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 31
Dany my Love! says:
Kool....i'm glad she tells us a little more about HP!
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:22 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2857
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Hehe, more info and gossip! Keep it coming, I could never have enough, she's never going to reveal the sort of stuff I wouldn't want to know anyway!
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:22 AM EST
He-Who-Must-Be-Emma's
Points: 7724
emma's#1fan&lover says:
Yay finally all the imformation I needed! She is only half done?!!!I wonder who McLagan is...cant wait to read sixth book...
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:25 AM EST
Squib
Points: 191
Hecaton says:
Keep in mind everyone that we don't have the full chat transcript yet so there might be more information yet for us to read. It seems that HPANA just posted up the biggest and most relevant.
Also, a lot of people seem to be confusing what was said in this post. JK did not say Harry is going to make it through all the books and live happily ever after. The exact wording used was that, "he would survive TO book seven." She didn't say if he'd make it through book 7.
Anyways, I think this information is great, and she did something I never expected. She actually told us about 2 questions we need to be considering. This is rare and I've never really known her to do this. Either she is just trying to get us to think harder about those questions than we need to, or we need to look even deeper at the questions and consider new possibilites!
^_^
Thanks JK!
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:28 AM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
I realy have to start watching news round more often! Ahh, why did she have to tell us harry survives!!? :( Thats ruined it for me now, we know he doesnt die and so wins! Ahhh! noo! Wish she never told us that :(
As for why Voldermort didnt die, i think snape made him a potion when he was a death eater, like his speach in the 1st book/film..bottle glorry, even stopper death...
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Dobbygirl says:
That's so cool. It's nice to have some confirmation to some theories. I can't wait till the full transcript is out.
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 959
Alcestis1 says:
Thestral Eyes, what JKR was quoted as saying was that Harry survives TO book 7 not THROUGH book 7, which, as I interpret it means that he survives through Half Blood Prince but may or may not make it to the end of book 7.
I also agree with Hecaton about her directly mentioning two questions fans should be asking...most interesting. And I'm also sure they're not so easily answered.
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 556
hpbri says:
I'm kinda confused now...
I can't wait for HBP. I think Dudley is the Half blood Prince.
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:38 AM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
Ahh, right Alcestis1, thanks for clearing that up! tehe, i should read things more carefully...
I cant wait for the next books to come out, then i will be able to see if my snape theory is right or not :)
I prefere it when she tells us what questions should be asked, rather then giving us the answers :)
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:44 AM EST
Keeper of the Quotes
Points: 2630
madam scoop says:
Argh, I am just so confused now! At least she gave some answers though, such as Aberforth definately being the Hogs Head barman.
Those two questions are interesting, will have to have a good look at those and mull them over!
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 660
Draco's little secrete says:
Well there wouldnt be a 7th book if he died so it makes sence. i am happy we know she is half way done the book but it seems like its going to take forever.
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 794
*Celandine* says:
Cool, half way through, but how long did that half take?? Obviously he survives until book 7. I'm wondering about DD and LV...
*ponders JKR's key questions*
~x~
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:49 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1680
WolfAversB14 says:
Hey guys, I'm back from my vacation
well, ofcoarse he would survive to book seven. We wouldn't have a book seven if he didn't.
I'm kind of mad at myself that I didn't catch that alberforth was the Hog's Head bar-man. That seems so fitting now that I think back at it.
Ok, so.....McLagan, I'm thinking that it's the New DADA teacher. He / she could be a "Former Hogwarts Student" that just graduated from the Auror Acadamy and is now teaching DADA.
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:57 AM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
This is great!!! This answers so many questions and I'm happy to see that Harry will survive... although this probably means one of the trio won't huh???? I can't wait to read the whole transcript.... I'm so excited. And she's halfway through the book... that's excellent... not too much longer now huh??
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 11:58 AM EST
Squib
Points: 175
hermione~granger says:
And I was sure JKR was going to tell us the release date at the festival! :( At least we know Harry will survive through the books; I never considered him dieing (is that how you spell that?) before the end of the seventh book.
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 12:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
SeamusFinnigan says:
Come on everyone, half-way isn't that bad I mean I think of it this wat. She could've had none but at least shes almost there. And yes what about McLagan, Im thinking he might be the new Defense Againist the Dark Arts teacher, maybe just maybe......
Well Im happy with the clues, I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!
~ZACK~
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 12:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 175
hermione~granger says:
And I was sure JKR was going to tell us the release date at the festival! :( At least we know Harry will survive through the books; I never considered him dieing (is that how you spell that?) before the end of the seventh book.
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 12:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 138
IceSkaterChicka says:
WHOA!! Good to know! I can't wait to read it!!
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 12:13 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
Well, I would hope he lives to see Book 7. Otherwise, what would the point of the books be? Haha.
Yay for more Rita Skeeter, at which she will suffer from "THE WRATH OF HERMIONE" (haha, Harry & The Potters refrence!)
Posted Aug 15, 2004 at 12:13 PM EST
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