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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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Professor
Points: 1160
pottergothotter says:
Oh my god, I cannot wait! HBP here I come! *runs around house with crown on head, figuratively, of course*
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
Yes , i cant' wait. I serious can't believe it that wee finally have the date!!!! YAY I am just so happy right now.!!!!!!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:39 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 484
Severin says:
(Insert loud scream here)!!!
I AM SOOOO HAPPY!!
Only 7 months to go!!!
Yeah!!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:43 AM EST
Student
Points: 286
Ginnyrocks!! says:
It's finally coming, and right by my birthday too!!
Can't wait to get it!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:48 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 404
Tear of Fawkes says:
Wow i certainly cannot wait for July 16th. It's going to be so awesome!
~Fawkes
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 569
HP_Nutter says:
OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY!!!!!!! I am so excited, so happy. It's the best news i've heard after the last 2 ones!!!! Finally, my life has meaning!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 920
Dobby23 says:
I knew it, i knew it, i have said all along that it will be released next summer! ha! I can't wait!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Excellent news. Shame it can't be January 16th. We've got nearly 7 months to wait now.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 571
messer_padfoot says:
I can't wait!! This is going to be the longest six months of my life!!! And I'm going to pre-order it just after Christmas!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
I feel like breaking out into the Hallaluia chorus! This has absolutely made my week!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:05 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Finally! Yahoo! I can't wait. if only it were a little sooner than that!. oh well that will give me something to look forward to.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:07 AM EST
Student
Points: 238
Leo Morgan says:
sooo perfect it's the summer holidays and I'll be done with my exams.......... JK Rowling, you are a goddess
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:17 AM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
Points: 5276
Ginny Weasly says:
July??? JULY??? I want it now!!! *Waaaaaaaaaa!!* *Laughs* Just kidding:) I'm so excited I can't wait!! I mean it's another 7 months away...but we've all waited this long whats another 7 months:)
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:23 AM EST
Student
Points: 208
Sanae says:
...............................................................................................................................this is too much.............I'm speechless..........
All I can say is:
THANK YOU SO MUCH JO!!! MAY YOU HAVE THE BEST CHRISMAS EVER!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:24 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 332
Jiye says:
This is so great!!!!! Finally we get the book!! Yeah!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)
Where is the new countdown, Hpana?? ;-)
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1227
I Who Lived..To Read says:
OH my goodness!!! THAT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! I can't wait! Happy soon Birthday to me!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:32 AM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
Early Christmas present!!!! I knew she would have that book done before the baby came! Yea! Yea! Yea!!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:33 AM EST
Student
Points: 241
The Go To Guy says:
Thats awsome. Waiting for the realease date was worth it, but now will waiting for the book be worth it?
Just joking. Can't wait =)
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:37 AM EST
Ginny's Twin
Points: 3764
~Marie Antoinette~ says:
FINALLY!! The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived. I am going to book a copy as soon as possible. I'll read it until Goblet of Fire comes out. This is schwicked!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1619
DurmStrang says:
Well done Mrs. Rowling! Anyway, that is very soon after my birthday, I am so excited. It's going to be so funny when it comes out. I won't be able to sign on until I have read it thoroughly twice.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:48 AM EST
Student
Points: 266
Fleur D says:
Aaaaaaaaaagh!!!
I'm so happy !!!
Only 8 months to wait!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:49 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 54
c_tisseyre says:
Finally! A release date ! I don't believe it ! I cannntttt waitttt
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:50 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 565
triple-quadruple agent says:
SCAM! SCAM! SCAM! I can't wait for this book to come out. Six months, WAY TOO LONG (but it's better than 8,10, or 12 months)
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:54 AM EST
Lady Padfoot
Points: 2688
Animagus Black says:
Yeah!!!!! Now I can't wait for July. I guess it is good that it comes out right before I have a week vacation, so I can take it with me on my trip. Oh I am so excited. Woohoo!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 8:56 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
I am just sooo excited right now,I can hardly think of what to write. I was floored this morning when I opened my inbox to get a message about the HBP release date! I even went to wake up my soundly sleeping husband to tell him the good news! This is a wonderful and exciting early Christmas Present. Happy Christmas to all HP fans!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 9:00 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
This is so exciting!!! I can hardly wait I can not wait to get some questions answered. This is great news!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 9:10 AM EST
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