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NOVEMBER 2, 2004 at 11:37 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: AFP via Yahoo! News
A few weeks ago we posted
pictures and a story about JK Rowling's donation to the 999 Club of a mini-book based on Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The auction, held last night at Sotheby's in London, raised a total of £125,000 ($229,768), of which £11,000 ($20,000) was paid for Rowling's book.
J.K. Rowling's one-inch (2.5-centimetre) tome -- which included pictures of Harry's witch's hat, broomstick and wire-rimmed spectacles -- was the third most expensive lot at a charity auction at Sotheby's.
The highest bid went for boxing legend Muhammad Ali's sketch of himself fighting Joe Frazier.
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Squib
Points: 198
simdave2000 says:
Cool! Good money to a good cause, that's always great.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:40 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9045
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I am surprised at the price. Hard to see how it went for that. I wish I had that kind of money. Not sure if I would spend it on just one Potter item. I would want more.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:40 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Morgana le Fey says:
Well I think its considered a one of a kind collectors item, isn't it? Its not like you can just go to the store and buy it - she made is specially for this. Plus, it is for charity. Cool!
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:45 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Woooie..that's alotta money! I'm glad J.k. does something useful with all her money... All millionaires should do that stuff..hehe
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 854
HermioneLVZ'Ron says:
Wow! well worth the money i should think!!!
P.S I CANNOT wait for the DVD!!!
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:50 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Morgana le Fey, (sorry to double post) but do you read the fanfic The Book of Morgan Le Fey on checkmated.com? just curious.. *hides from the wrath of mods*
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:55 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
Well that's lovely, I'm sure that the money will do some good in the world, and I hope whomever bought it will truely enjoy the book.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:56 AM EST
Head of Gryffindor House
Points: 3725
Professor McGonagall says:
I'm really glad they got a lot of money, that's a good cause. Club 999 has a great mission, it's really honorable.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 854
HermioneLVZ'Ron says:
Just have to say this! I was estatic to open the door yesterday, and guess what? if you go on mugglenet and find the section on jk's website it has a list of people eho have been "wizards of the months" and one of the is called FELIX! (as in the name mentioned in a HBP chapter!)
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 11:59 AM EST
Witch
Points: 657
siriusluv says:
It's really nice that J.K. did that. I wonder what kind of charity it's for? I'm glad that J.K. Rowling remembers what it was like before she had money.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 267
silverpixie27 says:
I'm glad it sold well. :) I only wish I'd had the money to buy it!!
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:07 PM EST
Squib
Points: 192
harrypotterclown says:
That is cool. I'm glad it's form something good. I love the fact that people are so generous.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:10 PM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I am glad the auction went well it amazes me how people are willing to pay for items but atleast it was a good cause.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:11 PM EST
Squib
Points: 171
bowtruckle3797 says:
Neat! The person who ended up winning the book must be ecstatic!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
gwenlister says:
I would love to be that winning bidder's best friend, just so I could look at it whenever I wanted.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 635
JaBean1234 says:
Thats a lot of money for a little book. I wonder what else it has in it though. I wonder if it was a fan of Harry Potter or just some random person who knew the name. I don't think I would spend that much on a book, it was for charity though. Its great that people help charities and such it makes the world a better place.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:58 PM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3016
Extendable Ears says:
These types of auctions always make me wonder who is buying these unique items - plus, who has the money for it? Still, that's a really cool item and I think it's brilliant that Jo contributes her energy and time to these charity efforts.
It's such a cute little book! But I'd be afraid I'd lose it somewhere. It would have to be framed, straightaway.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 12:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 561
HedwigLUC says:
I love it when JK does charitable things. She is very generous.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 1:08 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
I think that would be a neat conversation piece, but I know that I could never afford anything like that...
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 1:16 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 467
Forest Denizen says:
A lot of money for a little book, But if you are giving to charity you get a good feeling and a book too.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 1:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2976
Apollyon Pringle says:
Dang, that sure is a lot of money for a teeny book. But I guess since people are such crazed HP fans, it would definately be worth it. Look at all the money the charity's raised!
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 1:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 794
*Celandine* says:
Man, I wish I could have that book!!! It is alot of money though!
~X~
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 1:27 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ghost
Points: 9469
Pearlescent says:
Oh yeah, I remember the mini book. Wow, sure is alot of money for just a book, but it goes to a good cause, I suppose.
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 1:34 PM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
"Only" 11000 for Rowlings book? If i had a lot of money, i would have buyed the book!!! Yay... Hyh! Who was the buyer?
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 1:37 PM EST
Squib
Points: 138
IceSkaterChicka says:
Whoa! I would NEVER pay that much £ for a book...even if it was a collectors item AND signed by JK Rowling, herself!
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 1:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2026
Mari Potter Baudelaire says:
That is so nice! It's very important to raise money in order to help the people who need. And the mini-book is so cute, I'm glad it worked well.
ps.: HARRY AND HERMIONE BELONG TOGETHER FOREVER AND EVER!!!
AND I JUST CAN'T WAIT ANYMORE I NEED THE PoA on DVD or GoF on screen, or HBP book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 2, 2004 at 1:56 PM EST
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