|
SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 at 9:49 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: JKRowling.com via The Leaky Cauldron
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has created a new section
on her official web site to dispel rumors about her work, family and life.
She rates items on a custom scale of "rubbish-ness" and begins with the recent untrue articles about Professor Lockhart being modeled after her ex-husband.
STARTING TO SMELL:
True in essentials, but exaggerated or distorted
EXCESSIVE ADDITIVES:
Grain of truth obscured by thick crust of inaccuracies
RECYCLED:
Untruth that turns up with monotonous regularity
MOULDY:
Old untruth that resurfaces unexpectedly
PURE GARBAGE:
No idea how this made the papers (occasionally funny, though)
TOXIC:
Hurtful, does damage
Update: The Leaky Cauldron has instructions on how to access certain new hidden features on the site as well.
Reader Comments (199)
Your Thoughts
click to write...
Copyright © 2002-2009 HPANA. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. 
HPANA is an unofficial fan site, in no way affiliated with J.K. Rowling,
Scholastic Books, Bloomsbury Publishing or Warner Bros. Entertainment. All
trademarks and copyrighted material are the property of their respective owners.
About HPANA | Movie 6 | Send a news tip | Contact us | Privacy policy
Student
Points: 267
silver_potter says:
Wow, it sounds like JKR's site has made a bunch of changes. I haven't been there in a while, since ive been spending a lot of my time on HPANA :). I must check it out!!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 11:53 AM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
She is just the funniest woman ever! I am so serious! I bet that most people agree with me, right? Well, I will go have to check this out, now!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 11:53 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I think it is great that whe has decided to deal with all of the rumours. I love her scale on how bad the rumour is.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 11:57 AM EST
Profesora de la Paz
Points: 2824
Sassafras says:
Yeah! Go, Jo! I love her wit. The rubbish rating scale is absolutely awesome.
Thanks, Lord of the Cows for yor expanded directions on the little goodies. I must not be waiting long enough for Peeves to come by...although I feel that it's been quite a while. I'll just have to bide my time and be patient.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:03 PM EST
Student
Points: 249
Lavender says:
This was a wonderful idea!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:18 PM EST
Lady Padfoot
Points: 2688
Animagus Black says:
That sounds so cool. I will have to check out her site. I have to do it later when I am not at work.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2856
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
I'd already checked it out before this story came up. So come on HPANA, get a move on guys! No, only joking, you guys are all great.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:22 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
I do love her sense of humor. She has the right attitude for dealing with and dispelling the rumor mill!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:32 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 485
chalito hp says:
Its good for JK to deffend herself from rumors.and i love her site!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:34 PM EST
Squib
Points: 192
harrypotterclown says:
It's great to know what is rubbish and what is not, so I am not confused about a certain subject.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 969
Tirinwe says:
I checked it out... there arent that many things in it, kinda cofusing but nonetheless it good! I like it... now im curious about the marble. hmm....
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.Lets see what is in it.Perhaps i think so its good that she made this section.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 12:49 PM EST
Weird Sisters Guitarist
Points: 3573
Prof. Sk8ergirl says:
Hey...that's a bit of cool news..I'll go and check out that place immmediately!!!JKR really rocks man!!!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 1:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
oh wow!
I cant wait to check that out it sounds really interesting!
im very curious who lockhart was made up after, I think its funny how she says he has no clue ... how could you not know if someone made a character up after you.
yay going to jks site right now!!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 1:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1217
shadowlife says:
Well those are definitely some nice additions to the site. That glowing marble one on the front page was kind of hard, but the others were much easier.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 1:19 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
Skeetione says:
This is kind of like the 'We don't have any paté de fois gras' song in that animated musical version of Wind and the Willows were they go on and on about what they don't have to eat.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 1:21 PM EST
Potions Master
Points: 4781
Half-Blood Prince says:
I can't seem to find the rubbish bin. Can anyone tell me where to find it on JKR's site?
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 1:22 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
Does anybody know if she has ever updated the poll? I'm really looking forward to going to her website and seeing her Rubbish Bin, hopefully it all loads okay, I have trouble with that site on my slow modem.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 1:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 794
*Celandine* says:
Cool, just read the rubbish, just about the find the new' easter eggs'!!
~X~
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 1:30 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
What a great idea. We can tell when there is a slight truth and come up with a better concusion!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 1:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 599
wanabee weasley says:
That a really good section to let the fans know what is rumors and what is not. I love JK's site. I have been searching through every page to check for hints on the Half Blood Prince.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 1:59 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Very good idea. I'm sure JK is sick of hearing all the completely negative rumours out there. Just looked at it, and it's great!
JKR ROCKS!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 2:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 608
LecHaRry says:
That's cool... nice one... i'll go and check it out right now!!!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 2:26 PM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
Well, thats good, she came up with her own little scale, i wonder if she will answer all the rumors, or, just the main ones, it could be very helpful!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 2:31 PM EST
Ron's Love Advisor
Points: 5895
~Sarah~ says:
Cool, thats a pretty godd idea since there are alot of funny AHrry Potter rumors that go around. But I can't get ther site to work on my computer, I hope it works in the read only version.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 2:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2022
Lac_Ov_Imajinashun says:
That's a good idea! Now I will finally know what is the truth and what is... not the truth! Can't wait to see it!
~Ginny
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 2:45 PM EST
Back to top of page