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AUGUST 16, 2004 at 9:31 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: JKRowling.com
Many fans awoke today to news that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling had taken down the "Do Not Disturb" sign once again on a door at her official site
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At first it appears to be an empty room, but there's a bit more to it than that, and the prize is certainly worth the trouble. Here are step-by-step instructions for those who can't be bothered to figure it out on their own:
)))))))Highlight the following block of text to read the excerpt here: He looked rather like an old lion. There were streaks of grey in his mane of tawny hair and his bushy eyebrows; he had keen yellowish eyes behind a pair of wire-rimmed spectacles and a certain rangy, loping grace even though he walked with a slight limp.
Thanks to everyone who let us know!
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
I was just thinking how cool it is that she's been telling us little stuff about the book. Everything was so hush, hush for GoF and OotP.
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 9:08 PM EST
True Gryffie
Points: 2577
Harry_Potter_Lover says:
OH MY GAH! Now we need some super smart people to figure this out! hehe! That would so not be me! Thanks JK for keeping us in suspense! :)
~*~SAVANNA~*~
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 9:17 PM EST
Ravenclaw's Heiress
Points: 3926
PhoenixFire says:
Well finally the door has opened! I found out about the door this morning but was most unfortunte to solve it...
So, I'm off to JKR's site...
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 9:23 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
McLagan maybe?
That's my guess.
I am so excited just to see this little snippet! I cannot wait for more! What a teaser that Jo Rowling is!
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 9:41 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
So I headed to JKR's site first thing when I logged on today and almost fell off my chair when the door opened! Problem was, it was 2pm CST by then and I was actually about the last to know there was some news! Ho well! I did use the help given to find out the secret info, I must admit!
I echo the sentiments of those who think this character may be Godric Gryffindor or the new DADA teacher (who could be named McLagen). I don't see JKR introducing many new characters at this point so it has to be either the known (Gryffindor) or as-yet unknown (new DADA teacher).
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 10:04 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
AHH this is awesome a new clue. I still have no idea whot it is though, still completely lost. Just have to wait for the stinking book.
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 10:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 249
varifer says:
Well this could be one: The Minister of magic. two:The new defence against the dark arts teacher. or three: The half blood prince.
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 10:16 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 348
robin777 says:
She just keeps building and building up the suspense. I hope she keeps putting out these little tidbits. I am so ready for HBP.
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 10:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 795
MinervaFan says:
I think it is the new Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher.
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 10:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 728
Hermione Double says:
I've been seeing this all over the place!!!
My friend even email this infomation to me.
She got it from mugglenet.
I can't wait to find out who this describes!!!
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 10:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
lotusblossom75 says:
Oh my god! Better late than never I guess! I wonder who the HBP is? If that is who she is describing, he isn't very sexy is he?
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 10:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 287
CoRdUrOy_benji says:
Wow sounds realy cool,i can't wait!!!
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 10:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
I am going for the theory that that excerpt is describing our NEW DADA teacher. I bet JKR was the one who thought of that clever way to reveal that. *Finding the light switch was very annoying though.
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 11:09 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
Crazie4Dan says:
Hmmm MAYBE this is a new character...MAYBE jkr's just trying to throw us off again.wide rimmed glasses...harry has wide rimmed glasess.but the hair? this is gonna make me think.
Wait i just went back and read it and its not very clear weather shes talking about a lion or a human first it says about the maine..and then w/ the glasses? a lion with glasses? well this IS the harry potter world and she IS jkr. with that she could be describing a extremely deformed monkey hey think about it, with JKR's humor?:0)
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 11:19 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 303
Nickpotter says:
I think the person J.K. was describing in the excerpt was Dumbledore when he was younger.
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 11:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PotterHoney says:
I agree with Weird Sister. I think it might be Godric Gryffindor, too! I don't know if it's completely off, but I'm really anxious for the book:)
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 11:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 817
HermioneSparkles says:
Darnit! I am never right about what I think is actually going to happen. Sounds like a new person, awesome!
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 11:44 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 16
Accio~Life! says:
That character really does sound interesting. A bit like Moody, but not that creepy ... :D
Maybe it's a description of the new DADA teacher...?
Or a new member of the OotP we didn't know anything about?
I'm really looking forward to finding that out...actually, I can't wait!!!
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 11:54 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Its a good desription, and its gotta be of a new character. I think it might be the new HP person, McLagan. Who knows, i guess we'll have to wait and see now won't we!!
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 11:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 518
tonks06 says:
Oh yes!! I wonder who it could be?? Maybe the new defense against the dark arts teacher?? Who knows!! I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE 6TH BOOK!!
Posted Aug 16, 2004 at 11:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
Thanks for posting the exerpt here. I can open the door but nothing happens after that. i just get a black picture. The is nothing and i've tried the instructions.
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 12:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 548
tinkerbel says:
I am o gutted because I get to the point of clicking the paper and then I can not read the paper because it disappears! Can anyone tell me how they got to read the paper. I did get to see something that was describing something of a new character on another website but I don't know if it is the same thing in the safe?
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 12:31 AM EST
Student
Points: 235
BertieBott says:
Okay, I can hardly contain my excitement!!!! Why wasn't I on the Internet earlier??!! I'm going to try to figure it out by myself, but I don't know if I can wait that long :) Thank you so much J.K. Rowling! She is so giving to us fans!
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 12:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 585
harryzbestgurl says:
YAY!!!!! New CHARACTER!!! maybe the new DADA teacher! i guess we'll will have to wait and find out!
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 12:42 AM EST
Squib
Points: 154
MrsGrint says:
Oh my gosh that is awesome! I just wish i knew who she was talking about though.
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 12:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1772
MelancholyMarie says:
Ooh, I wonder who this person could be. The new DADA teacher, maybe? I can't wait to see! I love all the hidden things on JK's site, they're so much fun. This is great, I've been going out of my mind waiting for HBP. Thanks, JK, you rock!
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 1:17 AM EST
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