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DECEMBER 20, 2004 at 7:42 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: JKRowling.com via The Leaky Cauldron
The author of Harry Potter has given her fans an early Christmas present: a note on her official site stating that her sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is completed and turned in to publishers, who are expected to announce a release date within 24 hours.
UPDATE: Release date has been announced.
To get the information, visitors to JK Rowling's online home had to solve three riddles and answer three questions:
Those who answered the above correctly were rewarded with a message from JK Rowling:
I know you all expected this to happen on Christmas day, but I was sure that those of you who celebrate Christmas have better things to on the day itself do than to fight your way into my study, whereas those of you who DON'T celebrate Christmas would definitely prefer not to wait until the twenty fifth so...
'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' is COMPLETED and has been delivered to my English language publishers, who hope to announce the publication date within 24 hours.
Although I have joked about HP&THBP racing my third baby into the world, I have in fact had all the time I needed to tinker with the manuscript to my satisfaction and I am as happy as I have ever been with the end result. I only hope you feel that it was worth the wait when you finally read it!
Wishing everybody a wonderful holiday and a happy and peaceful 2005,
With love from,
JK Rowling
Thanks to The Leaky Cauldron
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The Associated Press reports that Scholastic will make an announcement Tuesday morning.
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The English Seeker
Points: 4915
Champion Seeker says:
Yes it is finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:42 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 306
TooOldForHogwarts says:
it seemms like some people are having success with this and some aren't. i don't know if I should bother with this right now or wait until I have more time. I am excited and intrigued though. but even if it is just the release date i will be more anxious so maybe i'l wait.
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 553
Ditzy the House Elf says:
You know, today is the first day in ages that I haven't actually been to have a look at JKR's official site!
I had a feeling that something would happen very close to Christmas! I'm off there now to have a gander and loiter for a while... keep us posted HPANA!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:44 PM EST
Points: 163
Celestial says:
I DIUD IT! 24 hours till the release date
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:44 PM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Okay I answered all the riddles why isn't anything happening? Can someone let me know if you have to do anything else?
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 5
meli says:
After you finish the answers and you light the star on the top of the tree, click on the center X-mas card hanging on the wall and you will get your Christmas supprize!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 85
Triniboy hp freak says:
Hey there is questions i can't get the 1st riddle an you please tell me
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
Alica says:
now that I have my presents open i can't wait 'till the release date tomorrow!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:47 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Truly fantastic. I bet we can hardly wait for the release date. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:49 PM EST
Peeves's Pet Peeve
Points: 2679
*_WizKid_* says:
Ah that's so awesome! CAN'T WAIT!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:49 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 85
Triniboy hp freak says:
What is the answer to the riddle question about power and glory?
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 833
Purplelicious Star says:
SORRY ABOUT DOUBLE POST!!!
i know the answers, and i think there is something else to it!!!
you have to answer the questions in a certian order, i guess.... i don't know. b/c i answered all the questions, but nothing happened.. wait. let me try again. there is got to be something else to this than just that...
um... well okay... here are the answers
Ronald's sandwich: Corned Beef, Hermione's Patronus : Otter, City where Hagrid flew with one-year old Harry: Bristol, For the other riddles - the answers are Half, Blood, and Prince
i still think you have to answer the questions in a certain order, to get the SURPRISE. can anyone check that out with me?
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:51 PM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41829
Phil_ says:
*dances from foot to foot* can't believe she has finally done it, really finished the book, i thought the day would never come, and it only 24 hours we will have a release date...I thought we would have to wait ages for that.
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:55 PM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Thanks for the help meli!! I thought I'd clicked on all those but obviously hadn't!! *Very, very, VERY excited!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:57 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 463
SinisterSnakeSennin says:
HOLY F-ING GOD I AM PSYCHED!!!!!!!!AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED MY MEDICATION AND MY MEDICATION IS AND WILL BE UNTIL ITS RELEASE, THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE!!!! DEAR MOTHER OF GOD, SOMEBODY FIND ME MY STRAIGHTJACKET AND SEDATIVES, BECAUSE IF YOU DONT I'M GONNA PULL AN "EVIL SIRIUS" (May he rest in peace) AND BLOW UP A STREET FULL OF CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MUGGLES AND LAUGH MY HEAD OFF ALL THE WAY TO THE ASYLUM1!!!!!!!!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:57 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
*flips out*
OH MY GOSH this is going to make my year!!
im NOT getting off the computer for 24 hours untill i know when HBP is comming out.
*waits forever if i must*
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 5:57 PM EST
The Quibbler Poet
Points: 7054
.:Wicked T:. says:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to like know
oh I can't wait till I find out I will so then get it!!!!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 833
Purplelicious Star says:
Here's the text of her Chirstmas message:
I know you all expected this to happen on Christmas day, but I was sure that those of you who celebrate Christmas have better things to on the day itself do than to fight your way into my study, whereas those of you who DON'T celebrate Christmas would definitely prefer not to wait until the twenty fifth so...
'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' is COMPLETED and has been delivered to my English language publishers, who hope to announce the publication date within 24 hours.
Although I have joked about HP&THBP racing my third baby into the world, I have in fact had all the time I needed to tinker with the manuscript to my satisfaction and I am as happy as I have ever been with the end result. I only hope you feel that it was worth the wait when you finally read it!
Wishing everybody a wonderful holiday and a happy and peaceful 2005,
With love from,
JK Rowling."
O.M.G.! are you kidding me!!!
it is complete!!! it's coming out!!! i am sooooo happy!!! AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH, CAN THIS CHRISTMAS GET ANY BETTER!!! WE ARE PART OF A HISTORY MAKING RIGHT NOW!!! YAYA!!!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 267
silverpixie27 says:
Eeeee!!! Release date! I'm so excited!!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1092
quidditch_queen says:
Oh my God!! This is so cool! I'm so excited! We've waited so long!!! I can't wait to see what happens next because i didn't like OoP. He was so ungry and he fights with Dumbledore, well, anyway i'll be checking the news.
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:02 PM EST
Points: 617
#1Hermione Granger says:
Yay!!!!
Thankyou JK Rowling!!!!
I can't wait. I'l probably get no sleep tonight because I'll be waiting in such anticipation! :D
This is so exciting!!!!
~*Hannah*~
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 642
harrystwin2003 says:
Oh my God!!!!!!! I'm so happy, I'm crying!!! This really is the best Christmas ever! *sniff*
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:02 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Just hurry up. i am tired of waiting. please please please please please please please please please please please please just give us a date!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:03 PM EST
Student
Points: 228
lmc0791 says:
I'm so happy that the door is open.I can't wait for the release date.
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:04 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
The Best Christmas Present Ever! I love her!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:05 PM EST
Squib
Points: 146
Luscious Lucius says:
KICK ASS! I'll be waiting for the release date and start counting down the days. PS: You all should check out this band called Harry and the Potter sif you haven't. They're the greatest in a hilarious way! Go to their website and enjoy their music! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa!
Posted Dec 20, 2004 at 6:05 PM EST
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