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Halloween surprise as door opens at JKRowling.com Popular (83359)

OCTOBER 31, 2004 at 9:11 AM

Posted by GERI
Source: JKRowling.com


The door at JKRowling.com has opened to reveal a surprise from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Highlight the area below to read the instructions, but do not read if you don't want to be spoiled. Enjoy!

  • 1. Click on the hairpiece on Rowling's desk
  • 2. The 'Do Not Disturb' sign is gone - Wait a few minutes
  • 3. After a while, Peeves will appear and will knock over a flower vase and several keys will appear
  • 4. Pick up each one of the keys and insert them into the keyhole on the door until one fits
  • 5. The door will open and you will see Rowling's desk
  • 6. Open the drawer in the table, take the magnifying glass, and with it, look at the folder on the left side of the table.

A riddle appears:

One by one we come to life
The side-by-side we wait
While our company swells in numbers
(Some come early, some come late)
And some of us may bore you
And some of us enthral
But you cannot choose between us
You must take us one and all
We'll be bound together tightly
For we're naught if we break free
If you'd like some clues about is
Simply answer: WHO ARE WE?"

The answer is CHAPTERS. You then will go to Jo's desk, open the drawer, lift the magnifying glass, scroll over the folder and lift the pages that are sticking out of the top. Your reward: Three chapters titles from book 6!

Thanks to everyone who sent these in.

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Reader Comments (318)

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hermy-ninny712
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hermy-ninny712 says:

Those sound really interesting. I think the one about Felix is about that new character that she gave a hint about last time the door opened. (or the time before...whichever.) I wonder what Draco's Detour is about. It's kinda soon in the book (chapter 6) and I really wonder what's going to happen with that. And what is or are Spinners? I can't wait for this book to come out.

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:40 AM EST



harrypotterclown
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harrypotterclown says:

That is cool. I look forward to doing that. I love riddles, even though I am not that good at them.

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:06 PM EST



juliebug04
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juliebug04 says:

I am going to try to check it out. I have never made much head way with her website, though.

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:18 PM EST



PhoenixTails
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PhoenixTails says:

it only took me about 15 seconds for peeves to come! But all the keys are moving around really fast...maybe this has to do with those keys in PS...

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:57 PM EST



Gwenyth
Auror
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Gwenyth says:

WOw that is great!! I already went to the site and managed to open the door (it took an hour :) But is was all worth it!

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 2:01 PM EST



Professor McGonagall
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Professor McGonagall says:

Man those keys were driving me crazy. It took me 1 hour to find the right key but it was worth it. What a genius idea.

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 2:01 PM EST



fizzingwhizbees
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fizzingwhizbees says:

Gosh i love her site their is so much too it..........................................................
.

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 2:45 PM EST



HpnessyHp
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HpnessyHp says:

I cant open the door someone help me!!!! ..im getting frustrated

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 3:38 PM EST



HpnessyHp
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HpnessyHp says:

ok I got it but no i cant see the magnifying glass because imblind.....

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 3:43 PM EST



HpnessyHp
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HpnessyHp says:

hha nevermind again I got it ....im so slow at this but its wicked awsome!!! Im excited

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 3:44 PM EST



HpnessyHp
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Points: 327
AIM: Honeysssuckle

HpnessyHp says:

this is so awsome..I cant wait untill to book comes out, what is the date by the way??

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 3:46 PM EST



PowerGranger
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PowerGranger says:

I am so lame! I always check these out for myself, but not without looking at the instructions first! I am in awe of the people that actually figure these out themselves! Thank you! A wonderful Halloween treat!

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 4:49 PM EST



Ron&Hermione4Ever
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Ron&Hermione4Ever says:

I absolutely love her site. There is so much to find out! This is actually the first time that I have checked her site in time to open the door. All the other two times I found out it opened only after the "Do not disturb" sign had gone back up. I was hoping that she would open it for Halloween...Now let's all impatiently wait for the door to open again...hopefully it will reveal a release date!

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 5:02 PM EST



Jamie loves Cedric
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Jamie loves Cedric says:

That was cool im still tryin to open the door.

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 6:17 PM EST



KT Lady
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KT Lady says:

o0oo SO exciting!!!! Oh my gosh, I can't wait anymore..this book needs to be out...NOW!

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 8:12 PM EST



Rupert Baby
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Rupert Baby says:

Wow thats awesome i got the key on like my 6th try yipee! It took me forever to realize that you have to like pull the papers up to see the chapter names, yes i know im a little slow but you know what its ok. Anyways thats awesme and im excited ok im done...

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 8:45 PM EST



Ana Christoph
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Ana Christoph says:

This is incredibly frustrating...Peeves is being very rude and taking ten minutes at a time to show up, and then all the keys dissappear...Oh well...

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 9:41 PM EST



Stargaze3
Lady of Delusions
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Stargaze3 says:

I thought finding the key was going to be a hard since they were moving and was able to get it my second try :) What did took long was for peeves to come out.

Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 10:26 PM EST



sirius black7
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sirius black7 says:

Right after the peeves come the keys start flying around.

Posted Nov 3, 2004 at 2:23 AM EST



Supreme Mugwump
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Supreme Mugwump says:

That is pretty cool. ANd on Halloween (not that i celebrate it, i live in Australia) But it is about time too, i love all of these clues.

Posted Nov 3, 2004 at 5:03 AM EST



hetalcb
Muggle
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Points: 59

hetalcb says:

For me Peeves juz doesnt come! has ANYONE had this problem yet?

Posted Nov 3, 2004 at 7:27 AM EST



hetalcb
Muggle
House: Gryffindor
Points: 59

hetalcb says:

fine was able to get the keys and open the door... but what abt the drawer... it doesn't open! I furiously clicking it... but i can't open it.. please help me some one!

Posted Nov 3, 2004 at 7:46 AM EST



hetalcb
Muggle
House: Gryffindor
Points: 59

hetalcb says:

I'm trying my best to drag the drawer.. its just not happening.... please help!

Posted Nov 3, 2004 at 7:59 AM EST



wanabee weasley
Witch
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Points: 599

wanabee weasley says:

Wicked!
I wonder what they chapters will be about!
I can't wait for HBP!

Posted Nov 3, 2004 at 1:27 PM EST



HermioneLVZ'Ron
Witch
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Points: 854

HermioneLVZ'Ron says:

ooh that was soooooooo exciting!, i think felix is felix summerbee who invented cheering charms, he appeared on the "wizard of the month" section on JK's site!!!

Posted Nov 3, 2004 at 3:22 PM EST



periculumfortuna
Squib
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periculumfortuna says:

Cool - I really love the chapter titles - they give me hope for HBP as the best book yet (though I'm still in love with PoA)

Posted Nov 3, 2004 at 4:13 PM EST



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