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Rowling's Fan Site Award

HPANA wins 'Fan Site Award' from JK Rowling Popular (9390)

DECEMBER 10, 2004 at 11:21 AM

Posted by CHEESER
Source: JKRowling.com


Rarely does my heart ever stop (since I'd be dead), but it skipped a beat this morning when I received a phone call and e-mail telling me HPANA was selected as JK Rowling's newest "Fan Site Award" winneropens in new window on her official web site.

Rowling says of HPANA:

The Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator was the very first Harry Potter website I ever visited, though it has changed almost beyond recognition since those early days. A fantastically user-friendly fansite, faster off the mark with Harry Potter news than any other site I know, and with all kinds of brilliantly inventive touches. I particularly like the points system, whereby dedicated posters can work their way up from 'Muggle' to 'Auror' and beyond - though speaking of titles, I hoped that 'High Inquisitor' (moderator name) would have died out when Umbridge was run (galloped?) out of Hogwarts. On the other hand, 'Guillaume' and 'Broggy' (surnames of two of the masterminds behind HPANA) are just begging to be used for fictional wizards.

I'm humbled and proud beyond words, and would be remiss not to give thanks to the wonderful people who helped create, work on, and contribute to this little site that has grown so much in just two years: So, to Geri and Scott, and forum moderators Natalie, Lamar, Marc, Kendra and Renee, and all our alumni/previous staff members: Great work, congratulations and thank you for your dedication to making HPANA worthy of such an incredible distinction from the author of Harry Potter herself.

I think I speak for all of us when I say we have much to live up to and will continue to do our best. Thank you, Jo, from the bottom of my heart!

Jeff Guillaume
Editor-in-Chief, HPANA

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Reader Comments (413)

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Earwen
Muggle
House: Gryffindor
Points: 78
AIM: Earwen

Earwen says:

Im Proud to be a member of HPANA!!!! you guys Rock!!!!

Posted Nov 17, 2005 at 11:22 PM EST



Saquerus Lezzier
Wizard
House: Slytherin
Points: 666

Saquerus Lezzier says:

That is so cool. Hpana really desearvs it. They have done a really good job.

Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 12:49 PM EST



Divadancer4life
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 893

Divadancer4life says:

Wow that's amazing! Go hpana

Posted Dec 22, 2005 at 8:12 PM EST



SirPhil
Wizard
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 678

SirPhil says:

Thats amazing, to be recognized my J. K. Rowling. I can't think of a site that deserves that more than HPANA. Being able to get feedback and hear ideas from over 60,000 HP fans is unbelievable. I love this site and It deserves this

Posted Jan 6, 2006 at 12:04 AM EST



bigpun7777
Prefect
House: Gryffindor
Points: 366

bigpun7777 says:

Congratulations! I am so happy HPANA was recognized by Jo herself. I agree with her compliments of the site and found it far more useful and entertaining than I had ever imagined when I first visited it last year. I guess that's why it is now my Home page so I can stay up to date every time I load my browser. Congrats to all of you who make this such a great community for Harry Potter fans!!

Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 9:34 AM EST



Possum
Student
House: Gryffindor
Points: 203

Possum says:

This is the best news, this is the best Internet site that I have found. And I have been to a few. so Congratulations, to the produces

Posted Feb 15, 2006 at 6:07 AM EST



Kyokai
Muggle
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 2

Kyokai says:

[i]I have just started and I am in Ravenclaw..Yet I dont know how to gain housepoints..Could you tell me please

Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 10:46 PM EST



harry's_girl_4ever
Witch
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 663
AIM: anwe87

harry's_girl_4ever says:

That is so cool. i am glad that HPANA got recognized. And especially from J.K. Rowling herself! Now that is a big honor! I am very happy for all of the people who made this site possible.

Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 9:54 PM EST



ThePowerOfRedemption
Student
House: Gryffindor
Points: 265

ThePowerOfRedemption says:

I found this web site throught J.K.'s website and I have to say I haven't left yet!!

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 11:20 PM EST



Dementor Hugger
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 538
AIM: MelonJitt

Dementor Hugger says:

This is such exciting news. I am so glad that the hard work of the staff of HPANA is being rewarded. This is one of my favorite HP sites.

Posted May 24, 2006 at 8:25 AM EST



Jorel
Prefect
House: Gryffindor
Points: 320
AIM: effilcdarnad

Jorel says:

i know this is an old article but Jo is sooo awesome.

Posted Oct 26, 2006 at 8:44 AM EST



Material Boy
Muggle
House: Slytherin
Points: 31
Yahoo: iv_einstein_rockz

Material Boy says:

GOod work HPANA....
I hope these days I could also be one of the staff.
How I wish....I just have to gather points now.

Posted May 18, 2007 at 7:47 AM EST



Pansyful
Honeydukes Eye Candy
House: Slytherin
Points: 3501

Pansyful says:

The Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator was the very first Harry Potter website I ever visited, though it has changed almost beyond recognition since those early days. A fantastically user-friendly fansite, faster off the mark with Harry Potter news than any other site I know, and with all kinds of brilliantly inventive touches. I particularly like the points system, whereby dedicated posters can work their way up from 'Muggle' to 'Auror' and beyond - though speaking of titles, I hoped that 'High Inquisitor' (moderator name) would have died out when Umbridge was run (galloped?) out of Hogwarts. On the other hand, 'Guillaume' and 'Broggy' (surnames of two of the masterminds behind HPANA) are just begging to be used for fictional wizards.

Posted Jul 30, 2008 at 1:41 AM EST



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