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Harry Potter 6 release date: July 16, 2005 
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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Auror
Points: 2656
Grintster says:
So near, yet soooo far!
Sooo excited.. cant wait *sigh*
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1430
littlejoe72 says:
THat's awesome!!!!!!!! First to post?
I can't wait!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:22 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
Roger Davis says:
Finally I can't believe it's here ! it's......coming.....so........soon !
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:23 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1430
littlejoe72 says:
Darn appparently I can't count. Oh well........that is the greatest news I have heard aside from the release dates of the other books! Now I have something big to look forward to! Yay!
nat
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:24 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1175
sirius'doll says:
Yeah heayyyyyyyyy! Hee hee, I saw this announcment a few minutes before it appeared here on the leak cauldron
*does the I'm too mhappy for words dance!!*
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 674
krazie4harrydanfan16 says:
The opening chapter has been "brewing" in the author's mind for 13 years... hmm, that should be an interesting read, but hey, anything that Ms. Rowling writes is brilliant! Oh my gosh, this is it, I can't believe it. It was like 4 a.m. when I was about to sign off the internet when something caught my eye, this announement! When I heard that Tuesday morning was the morning, I stayed up as much as I could, and it was totally worth it! I found out the very moment it came out, and I couldn't be more happy! Am the first to post, cause that definitely is a first for me. Mark your calenders, everyone! July 16 is the day, which i loved cause there 16 is my favorite number, and now it's more of a favorite to me now! Yes! Before we know it, Half-Blood Prince will be in our hands!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:26 AM EST
Keeper of the Quotes
Points: 2630
madam scoop says:
Fantastic, my uni course finishes just before that, so I can put a few days aside to read, and reread the new book! I can't wait! Now just need to find things to do to fill 7 months....
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:26 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
Oh GOODNESS!! That is SO great!! I can't wait to have it!!!! Oh my god!! Great news!
When does it come out in denmark then? Hmm..
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:26 AM EST
Gryffindor Ghost
Points: 9841
Professor Cat says:
Yeahh!!!
Finally we get the date!!
Thanks Jo, and Merry Xmas to you!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:26 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
What are you for real\.!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes i so can't wait till that day. Lets start a count down to it. YAY!!!!!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:26 AM EST
Squib
Points: 112
KID says:
Gooood to here about the relese date but it to far what are we going to till that day but there is a profit my examz will be finishd till that day then i can read it :)
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:26 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 412
FantasticalHP says:
I have been here all day waiting for the announcement. Im so happy. It seems like a long time but it will fly. Jkr is a champ. xoxo
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:27 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4215
Tacha says:
Six months and counting! Yeah! Can't wait! Hope they release it in Belgium around that time! I might just be crazy enough to travel to the UK to get my own copy if the Belgian stores wait to long!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:27 AM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6149
Alex Seeker says:
I know that the time will fly by!! I've got my graduation on July 15th so what a present!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:28 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
Roger Davis says:
I was the fourth to post and here I am again, I am just so happy !
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 610
meliann89 says:
YES!!! Finally, a release date!!! Now I can't wait until July 16... *whispers to self: maybe Borders is taking book reservations already....*
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:29 AM EST
Student
Points: 202
SODA says:
Thats great!!! We should make a countdown!!!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:29 AM EST
Student
Points: 217
Wondrous Wing says:
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah *going crazy* this news is great! Now I only have to wait pantiently... *countdown*
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:30 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 374
grrr_sirius* says:
WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO
i can't wait for this it's gunna be great!!!
im gunna be holding my breathe till july the 16th!!!
YAY :)
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 518
analisa <3 says:
That's the day after my birthday ... it couldn't get any better! I'm so excited; can't wait.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:30 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 362
Veraxacis says:
I thought that HBP was going to be shorter than OotP, yet "The Order of the Phoenix" took less time to be released......
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 606
~*~Marauderette~*~ says:
IT'S HERE! I can't believe it! That's probably because it's only 7 o'clock in the morning but I'm just so happy!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:33 AM EST
The Daily Prophet Poet
Points: 16170
purple says:
OH MY GAWD!! I CAN'T BELEIVE THIS!
I've got butterflies in my stomach right now, not nervous, but just, very excited.!
I can't wait, I can't wait!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 802
padfoot18 says:
Awesome wish it was little earlier but
this will work at least it gives me
so reading time in the summer break.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:36 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 308
Squall leonheart says:
Roll on the summertime..Sun..Sea....Sand..And Harry potter
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 7:36 AM EST
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
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