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DECEMBER 21, 2004 at 7:18 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: PR Newswire
It's official.
Jo Rowling's Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will reach bookstores in the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain on July 16, 2005.
The press release
, issued jointly by English-language publishers Scholastic and Bloomsbury, says the opening chapter has been "brewing" in the author's mind for 13 years. Mary GrandPré will illustrate the U.S. edition once more. The price will be $29.99.
Order of the Phoenix, the fifth and most recent book, was released June 21, 2003 and was the fastest-selling book in history. Half-Blood Prince will be the sixth in Rowling's seven-part series.
BBC reported that Bloomsbury's stock soared after news of the announcement to an all-time high. CBBC Newsround reports that since some bookstores may open at midnight in the UK, fans there could get the book a few hours early than their U.S. counterparts.
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Student
Points: 227
mister_moony says:
How great, wonderful, brilliant fantasic, whatever 7 months is too long.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:48 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
Cheeser, this is the BEST possible news story on the worst possible day!!
Although my sister was hospitalized today this is still great
*does Half Blood Prince dance*
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1845
LunaLovegood says:
I can't believe it, i can't believe it! Oh my god i WILL BE in London in July, maybe, maybe i can see her!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! I CANT WAIT!!!!!!! That seems so close yet so far away............I HAVE to pre-order it!
*Theresa*
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 642
harrystwin2003 says:
Oh my God, it's finally here! Well, not here, but you get my point hopefully. I was so happy when I read this, I started to cry. It's kinda sad though, knowing we only have one book to go now...*sniffs* but my happiness over roles my sadness!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:27 PM EST
Honeydukes Princess
Points: 6925
Wakko says:
YAY!!!!! Sorry to say but I could not get HPANA to load for like ever and had to resort to going to mugglenet to find out the date first. I am disappointed.
"that since some bookstores may open at midnight in the UK, fans there could get the book a few hours early than their U.S. counterparts." that is totally not cool... they're gonna get a head start on reading it and everything. hehe.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 133
GrednForge says:
*GASP* Oh my God! That was so sudden, so unexpected! I've never been so happy to be wrong. Thank you so much J.K. Rowling! You're awesome for writing HBP in under two years.
The sixth book and the fourth movie! 2005 will be HP year!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 631
Lamalfoyslady says:
Great now I have something to look up for in July. I'm pretty sure a lot of people are going to pre-order, or rush into the book stores.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2856
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Whoa! They're going to make a fortune on it. Still, I don;t blame them. Something's only worth what people will pay for it and everyone will still buy it. Don't worry all you Americans, we can read the last chapter and tell you what happens before the day's even started for you! Don't worry, just kidding!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:40 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Yeah that is right around my birthday I can ask for that as my present. Yay.WHOO-HOO.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 704
Half Blood Veela says:
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssss thank you god thank u J.K Rowling thank you hpana thank you oh my gosh.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:48 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
This is such good news, how exciting!!! What a great early Christmas present! Thank you, Jo!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 253
greeneyes says:
!!!!!!I'm so happy!!!!!!...now it doesn't seem like I've been waiting forever...only 7 more months seperates me and HBP! 2005 is going to be a great year!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
What?!?!?!?! That's like 7 months!!!! that's like....forever. Um...yea...i noticed that usually UK gets HP stuff earlier than the US. dunno why. Well, at least we have a release date now.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 1:53 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
RMG says:
All right!!! CHEEHEEE! July 16, 2005... it seems so far away but then again so close too.... oh well. Thanks JK! I can't wait!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 2:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
siriusluv says:
I'm so excited! Although I was hoping it would be released a little bit earlier, because the publishers already have the book and it's only december. Oh well, I'll just have to survive for seven months.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 2:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
Lillly says:
Wow this is amazing, we could not have asked for a better x mas gift from jo, except for maybe a closer release date. Still awesome news, atleast now we can start counting the days......If i calculated rights it is 206 days away
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 2:18 PM EST
True Gryffie
Points: 2581
Harry_Potter_Lover says:
Finally...after all the days of sitting and wondering when it was going to happen! It was so worth the wait!
~*~Grand Poobah~*~
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 2:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1264
-Alf- says:
Finally the waiting is over, Half Blood Prince comes out July 16. Even though waiting may be a hard thing we can finally be sure that it will come out and hopefully be a bestseller. Great news really.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 2:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 817
HermioneSparkles says:
Oh my goodness I can't wait!! Now I have to be patient until then but I feel so much better than we have a date to look forward to! I wonder how long it's going to be
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 2:25 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
Yessssss!!!!!
*Jumps and screams*
That is 12 days after my 16 birthday.
It could be a late birthday present.!!!
Thank you J.K.!!!!!
2005!!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 2:29 PM EST
Mild-Mannered Reporter
Points: 2804
Superwizard624 says:
Finally finally finally finally!!!
So now we know! It's about a month later than I'd expected, but hey! At least we know how long we've got to wait. A whole lot of anxiety has just been relieved...
Too bad the forums had to be shut down!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 2:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
The sixth book finally released and my favorite book brought to film in the same year - wow, 2005 is going to be awesome!! I can't wait to read the HBP and watch GoF!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2026
Mari Potter Baudelaire says:
Oh my god!!!!!! I'm gonna have a heat attack! It's gonna release like two weeks after my birthday and the best present ever!!!!! Such a pity that the brasilian version will only arrive on December 2005 or even January 2006. Still as soon as I can order the english version, I will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:19 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! The only thing is, I won't be in England when it comes out :(
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:21 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
I'm so excited! Now I'll definatley have a good book to read over the summer!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:24 PM EST
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