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Rowling's Fan Site Award

HPANA wins 'Fan Site Award' from JK Rowling Popular (9393)

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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The Flying Ford Anglia
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 790

The Flying Ford Anglia says:

There is no denying the HPANA has been wonderful! It is an amazing site and I have enjoyed being a part of it!!! =)

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 4:41 PM EST



Dansgirl34
Vampire
House: Gryffindor
Points: 2940

Dansgirl34 says:

Awsome!!!!!!
Congrats to Hpana.
I love this website.
The first on she ever visted.?
That is so cool.
Go HPANA!!!!!!!!!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 4:42 PM EST



Harry_Potter_Lover
True Gryffie
House: Gryffindor
Points: 2593
Yahoo: vannabugz

Harry_Potter_Lover says:

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does a happy dance!



Finally! All the hard work put into it! Partay!


~*~Grand Poobah~*~

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 4:43 PM EST



Stoutheart
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1538

Stoutheart says:

Woohoo! Go HPANA! That is awesome that she recognized the site. I'm sure it's gotta make you wonder though...does she have an account? Hmm.mmm...mmmm I wonder who she is....hmmmm...mmm...mmm...

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 4:44 PM EST



Terri6589
Head Girl
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Points: 443
AIM: SLytheringurl650 Yahoo: yankangel

Terri6589 says:

THAt is soooooooooooo kool YEA HPANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is great my favorite site all have awards from her.

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 4:47 PM EST



MagicalMusicDreamer
Magical Music Professor
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 5129
I support HPANA!

MagicalMusicDreamer says:

Bravo Cheeser and the great staff at HPANA!!! I guess Santa got to you first with this award!!

As a Harry Potter fan, I really love your site. I'm glad that JK Rowling has noticed how terrific it is!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 4:56 PM EST



DANADDICT89
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 685
Yahoo: Danaddict89

DANADDICT89 says:

Awesome! HPANA certainly deserves it! Pass the butterbeer around, we definately need to celebrate. Congrats to the wonderful staff, they do a great job. Always, always. GO HPANA GO!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 4:58 PM EST



Ana Christoph
Witch
House: Slytherin
Points: 821
I support HPANA!

Ana Christoph says:

Wow, that is just too cool...i feel so awesome to be part of such a friendly site, and one that jk rowling actually gave an award to! first harry site she visited, well, that is just too awesome...

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 5:06 PM EST



EagleOwl
Chief Magic Investigator
House: Gryffindor
Points: 4910
Yahoo: eagleowlhp

EagleOwl says:

Hearty congratulations, Jeff, Geri, and everyone else who makes HPANA happen! It couldn't happen to a greater bunch! I had a feeling HPANA would be honored in this way eventually- what a wonderful surprise that it happened so soon! WAY TO GO, and thanks again for all of your hard work to make this such a special place!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 5:24 PM EST



lela25
Prefect
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lela25 says:

Congradulations to HPANA you deserve it!!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 5:27 PM EST



ElizabethRG
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 818

ElizabethRG says:

WAY TO GO!!!! HPANA DEFENETLY deserves this! I love this site, I come here many times a day.... :)

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 5:33 PM EST



harrypotter equalslife
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 755

harrypotter equalslife says:

WOW!! Great Job HPANA!!! Yay JK Rowling!
*Theresa*

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 5:38 PM EST



emmafan
Auror
House: Gryffindor
Points: 2436
Yahoo: baritoneman2006@yahoo.com

emmafan says:

GO HPANA, I love it here and I like how it doesn't change the amount of points you recieve when you post unlike other sites taht have you awarding a certain number of points to different people, depending on there answer

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 5:51 PM EST



The Witch King
Sorcerer of Angmar
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 3373
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The Witch King says:

I am glad that HPANA has gotten the recognition that it deserves. Congradulations to all of the mods for helping to make this website as great as it is. A huge congrates goes out to Cheeser. Great job man! This site is definately something to be proad of.

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 5:57 PM EST



snickerdoodle_131515
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 774

snickerdoodle_131515 says:

Congrats, HPANA! You deserve it! This is always the first site that I check for Harry Potter news!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 5:58 PM EST



DanielzWifey
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
Points: 463
AIM: xxprchicaxx44

DanielzWifey says:

Yay!! congrats to hpana.com!!! im soo happy for them!!!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 5:59 PM EST



harrypotterfreak_4life
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harrypotterfreak_4life says:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Good job HPANA I knew we could do it it, it was about time this site got its due.

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:14 PM EST



kingsley11
Wizard
House: Gryffindor
Points: 945
AIM: blackattack87

kingsley11 says:

CONGRATULATIONs to everyone who took part in HPANA. im really proud of everyone. i was super happy when i saw the news on her site. i havnt posted in a while but this new is definately worth the time!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:15 PM EST



Salene Potter
Dutchess of Duct-Tape
House: Gryffindor
Points: 3035
AIM: coldheretonight

Salene Potter says:

AHHH! that is soooo cool!! CHEESER you rock! I love you and all the Hpana staff!!! *madly huggles all who surround me*
Congradulations HPANA!

SAlene

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:18 PM EST



Stargaze3
Lady of Delusions
House: Gryffindor
Points: 3816

Stargaze3 says:

Congrats :)This is one of my favorite harry potter site. HPANA really deserves it and I not suprise it was only a matter of time.

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:20 PM EST



ppotter
Queen of Gondor
House: Gryffindor
Points: 9035

ppotter says:

I would like to congratulate all the people responsible for this fantastic news! You all work so hard to be in front line with all the news! I'm very honored to be a small part of this site! It's always a pleasure to come here everyday, and I'll continue doing so for I don't know how long!

Congratulations once again HPANA! I'm very proud!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:26 PM EST



minister for magic
The Dark Knight
House: Gryffindor
Points: 5789
Yahoo: mr_eko1@yahoo.com

minister for magic says:

This is so awesome. Congradulations to all the moderators and everyone who helped build this site into an award winning fansite.

I can't believe this was the first site she visited. That is so awesome! I really can't believe it!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:28 PM EST



wandmaster115
Prefect
House: Gryffindor
Points: 382
AIM: mattybaseball115

wandmaster115 says:

I just wanna say i visit this site every day for all the latest news and it's amazing. Congratulations HPANA!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:30 PM EST



Lac_Ov_Imajinashun
Auror
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 2022
AIM: LeTiredest

Lac_Ov_Imajinashun says:

Its a great honor to be a member of a recognized website honored by JK Rowling herself. I love this website, and I think its totally wicked that JK Rowling came here. Congratulations to Cheeser and all the rest of the moderators for making and developing such a great website!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:37 PM EST



emmasboy4ever
Wizard
House: Gryffindor
Points: 864
AIM: Evildragons136 See my Amazon Wish List

emmasboy4ever says:

Alrite..go us..thats great that she picked us for that.kool..emma rocks!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:49 PM EST



HermyG13
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1737

HermyG13 says:

Congratulations HPANA!!! I always go to you guys for the news first!

Posted Dec 10, 2004 at 6:51 PM EST



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