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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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Celebrity Stalker
Points: 5612
Roni <3 says:
How exciting!! I hope that it's the new character that she's been talking about! This is great...I can't wait for the books to come out! : )
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 7:54 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 415
Leolin says:
It is becoming increasingly more difficult to wait for the next book. This excerpt is a tease. I have no idea who it could be, but I am guessing that it is the half blood prince.
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 8:22 PM EST
Ginny's Twin
Points: 3764
~Marie Antoinette~ says:
This is wicked! I really hope the book comes out soon.
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 8:24 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
How in the world did people find out all these things. I don't think i would have been able to find out the codes because i coudlnt' even find the safe code.
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 9:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 741
Auror Tonks says:
Awesome!!! I'm going to check it out now.
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 9:21 PM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41815
Phil_ says:
I just can't believe how excited i am feeling as i know every day ia bit closer to book 6 and a greater understanding
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 9:31 PM EST
Student
Points: 235
Inferno958 says:
wow that lightswitch took forever, the excerpt was a little depressing though because it made me get interested in the book without telling me ANYTHING oh well, release date soon¿!!
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 9:52 PM EST
Boy of Steel
Points: 4506
Superboy says:
Awesome! Even though I didnt go to her site and have a look myself, I still wonder who this mysterious person is.
Eddie
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 10:28 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 94
Harrys_fate says:
Wow thats great that we got to read a description of a new character from HBP. I'm thinking the person could be many people. The first person that came to mind was McLagan. But then, i do agree with the people that are saying he could be dumbledore's brother, or the new DADA teacher. Can't wait for book 6 to find out.
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 10:59 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 887
Isaalas says:
WOW! I did it! O my God, are you reallized tha J.K.Rowling it's giving much clues??
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 11:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
I wonder if it is describing someone Harry is dreaming about, not necessarily someone he will even meet, like Frank in GoF?
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 12:06 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Dobbygirl says:
This is way too cool. I can't wait until it comes out.
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 12:09 AM EST
Squib
Points: 100
Lonely Boggart says:
I though she wasn't introducing any new characters! How do we know this isn't someone who's been there all along, like, in disguise? Eh??
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 12:34 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 327
HPPOA13 says:
Wicked im not sure who there describing and im pretty sure thats shes done editing a few chapters if she gave us that piece then changed it in editing and on JK's site it has brackets to put in he and thats editing!!!I took that in gr. 6 i think!!
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 12:59 AM EST
Witch
Points: 537
lizzidi says:
I know this question has probably been posted several times already, but how exactly do you open the door? The sign is gone for me, but I can't get the door itself to open. Am I too late?
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 2:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 502
maggie_and_mags says:
Interesting. Wonder who this refers to? He sounds like a really evil guy. He reminds me of the Mad-Eye in GoF. But I couldn't even get into the room because the note was hidden by another note.
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 2:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 579
CurlyHermione says:
Soooooo Cooooolll!!!
And a pat on the back for those of you who found out how to open the safe. I could never have figured that out.
I wonder what the excerpt means. I think it might be the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
What do you all think?
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 3:55 AM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41815
Phil_ says:
I am soo soo soo excited about finally getting close to reading the next book, it will be awsome....she says it is her fave yet....
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 7:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1905
Amilin says:
hey! you can pre-order the books on amazon.com now! (well, actually, you could pre-order it as of yesterday or so) yay!! *runs off to amazon.com*
Ami
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 8:20 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 353
lovethekeeper says:
I wonder who it is? I really hope that the new book comes out soon.
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 10:03 AM EST
Squib
Points: 114
Sara Helene says:
It sounded like Lupin at first. That'd be awesome if he came back to teach.
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 10:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 537
lizzidi says:
As a side note, Madame Hooch's eyes are tawney yellow in color as well...perhaps yellow eyes have some sort of special significance in the wizarding world? Maybe this character is a relative of hers, or perhaps they simply reflect whatever animal is closest in personality to themselves (Madame Hooch being similar in many respects to a hawk or falcon...both of which can have yellow eyes.)
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 11:30 AM EST
Student
Points: 230
Ammie says:
Where are those darts? Don't also know what "a new note at the top right" is. I must be very stupid...
Anyway the site is wonderful and it is always so exciting to find something new there!
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 11:45 AM EST
Squib
Points: 195
The Veil says:
It said something along the lines of 'he looked sort of like a lion.' so my guess is that he is the heir of Griffindor (JUST A GUESS! DON'T CLOBBER ME!).
He can't be griffindor himself because it said he was limping, dead guys don't limp. also, I got the impresion of it being a person, not a portrat if that's what some of you are thinking.
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 11:55 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
I tried to do all that, but it wouldn't let me do the very first step! How frustrating! Oy. :-(
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 12:23 PM EST
The Nothering Princess
Points: 2930
SarahDarling says:
I can't wait until the door opens again! I just want to read the passage where Harry catches Ron and Hermioen snogging! haha!! So funny!
~*~Sarah~*~
Posted Aug 18, 2004 at 12:34 PM EST
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