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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.
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Prefect
Points: 374
Peter says:
Sorry, I should have mentioned that the eggshell is in the new Rubbish Bin section.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 5:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1247
Matt12 says:
I think that its really good that JK has done that. At least we will know what are just wild media rumours now. Im guessing any rumours that she doesnt comment on might indeed be true or partly accurate!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 5:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 685
DANADDICT89 says:
DUDE! *Laughs* Joanne is awesome. I'd do the same. All the crap that's always said in the media is most certainly rubbish. Its cool that she's taking the time to clear it all up. Awesomeness at its finest!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
O thats cool! Now everyone knows what is true and whats not true!
*Theresa*
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:10 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
That is really aweosme and mildly funny. I'm going to go check that out right now; I can't wait to read it, hehe.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:12 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 439
mrs_r.weasley says:
Her site is really cool. Can't wait to find the rest of the clues, what is it 6 already? wow!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Love that we can get the new information without all of the rumors and non useful news. Love her site.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:29 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
The Prophecy says:
Thats So great. I've been wanting to see whats in store for harry and friends. I'll be sure to check it out.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:30 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 76
Godric55 says:
For some reason the new section does not seem to be showing up for me along with the so called new things that we can find. I wonder if this is just another hoax like The Pillar of Storge.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
Cool. Now we can get facts without all that nonsense. I'm going to go and check it out. I love her site. I can't wait for the door to open again. I hope the book comes out soon.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:44 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
miss potter says:
Thats great no rumors anymore!!! i will go check the site!!! out :)
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 207
Sirius Godfather says:
i Like this idea.It seems to give peopel the truth behuind some lies. Yours trully
Albert
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:49 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
I'll have to mess around with that new section after my Japanese test this morning. Actually, after I'm back from Shiga-Dai. I have to go there today too. Haha.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 6:57 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
NEAT! I haven't been on her site in such a long while, but obviously I need to update myself... that is really cool, and it is gratifying to see that she is indeed paying attention to that site of hers... wish she'd update that door though.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 7:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1167
snowpeach06 says:
I think this is really cool. Now we'll know what's true and what isn't.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 7:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 519
DarkenedAngel says:
That is so cool!!!!!!!!!!! I going on her site later. Now we'll know what's true and what isn't and no rumors anymore and her site is really cool.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 7:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 795
MinervaFan says:
It is so awesome of her to take all of the time to do this. It's like a promise that she's going to get the other books done!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 7:34 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
hockey_loser says:
Thats kinda funny. I wouldnt want to be any one famouse becuase the media always make up stuff and twist your words. It would be hard if they started roumers that were false and stuff. Media suck.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 7:49 PM EST
Squib
Points: 171
bowtruckle3797 says:
that's such a good idea! it will make it easier and clearer for everybody. way to go JK!!!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 7:51 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 529
Dementors Shadow says:
Hahaha. Looks like ol' JKR is getting annoyed. ill have to go look at it.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 7:56 PM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
(Moderator)
Points: 4710
Keng says:
Awesome! I love Jo's site so much... so creative, so magical. I showed my dad -- who's not a Harry Potter fan -- the site, and he was amazed at how awesome everything looked.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 8:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
It's cool that she updates the website as often as she does...
Even if it is only to pacify people....
Does anyone think the FAQ poll is rigged?
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 8:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1343
Devoted2Draco says:
I think that people should just stop talking bad about harry potter so J.K could work on her book without interuption, i wish the people writing all of that negative stuff would just stop so she can concentrate and get bak to work.
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 8:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
My gosh!!! So going to that NOW!!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 8:17 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 389
Her-my-o-ninny says:
No! I don't think the poll is rigged. Why would she do that, it's just what people are voting, anyways, she gets to choose which questions are on the poll in the first place. And speaking of, I can't wait till she answers the poll!! And ElizabethRG, I love your picture!! Does anyone know if there's more than 7 easter eggs? That's all I've got...but I want more! I love her drawings!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 8:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
AWESOME!!!! I love her site!! Its great! I can't wait to go check it out! Hooray!!! I'm so excited!
Posted Sep 16, 2004 at 8:31 PM EST
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