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JANUARY 31, 2005 at 10:54 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: JKRowling.com
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has updated her official web site with comments relating to the Harry Potter e-book scam that happened recently. She has also squashed a rumor
about her home in Edinburgh as well as updating her Extra Stuff page with an item about owls.
Rowling on the e-book scam:
As many of you will know from reputable Harry Potter fan sites who reported this story, a site called www.harrybooks.info (now closed) has been offering what it alleged to be an e-book version of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' - my thanks go to the Leaky Cauldron, in particular, for promptly warning fans what was going on.
You should NEVER trust any Harry Potter e-books offered for download from the internet or on P2P/file-trading networks. Setting aside the fact that these books are illegal (there are no authorised HP e-books to date), they may infect your computer with viruses, leave you vulnerable to the dangers of hacking and/or credit card fraud and may also contain content that has nothing to do with Harry Potter, to say the least.
I would bet the original manuscript of HPB itself that this will not be the last attempt to con HP fans before the publication of book six on 16th July. Please, please protect yourselves, your computers and your credit cards and do not fall for these scams. The only genuine copies of Harry Potter remain the authorised traditional book or audio tapes/cassettes/CDs distributed through my publishers. Similarly, the only sources of release news you should trust are this website or official spokespeople such as representatives of my publishers or agent (details in 'Links section). CONSTANT VIGILANCE!
UPDATE: Rowling has also added a new Wizard of the Month: Artemisia Lufkin (1754 – 1825) First witch to become Minister for Magic.
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Prefect
Points: 335
tre0682 says:
Who wants a book you can not hold and take with you every were.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 7:51 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 29
bluebutterfly says:
I think that it was very nice of her to care and post the warning on her site.
Posted Feb 3, 2005 at 12:19 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 29
bluebutterfly says:
People will do anything for money these days.
Posted Feb 3, 2005 at 12:21 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
People can be so mean trying to scam people for money.
It was very nice of jk to put a warning out there for Hp fans.
Posted Feb 3, 2005 at 3:44 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1163
dracoharryluv says:
Constant Vigilance!!! Always important on the internet. I really like to hear what JKR has to say....she's such a genius!
Posted Feb 3, 2005 at 5:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 750
magna says:
Its sad that people have to do that and trick other people.
Posted Feb 3, 2005 at 5:06 PM EST
Squib
Points: 110
simply_me says:
JKR would never put her books online before they are on paper. It would destroy the joy of waiting for a copy at midnight on the release day! I'm never going to download 'Harry Potter e-books'. I don't want to be the victim of online fraud.
Posted Feb 3, 2005 at 11:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 570
ginnypotter2004 says:
I cant wait for the book to come out but we should all know by now that any one saying they have the book already is lying so don't even bother looking at the places that say they have them. Sorry if this sounds harsh but its true.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:01 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
I like that owl bit.
As to Wizard of the Month:
Artemisia - reminds me to Artemis
Lufkin - reminds me to Lupin, and also Lutfi (a guy i know long time ago)
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:51 AM EST
Prof. of Muggle Studies
Points: 4236
Elishka says:
I'm so glad that JKR speaks out on her web site about such things. I just wish people would understand that hers is the final word on this kind of nonsense. Ah, but con artists know how desperate some people can be. You just know that someone is trying to purchase the manuscript in order to sell portions of it to newspapers and such.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
I really don't like people who do that. That's really wrong.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:44 PM EST
Baron von Wolfe
Points: 2670
Wilhelm Nimroch says:
I'm glad that the site was closed. I hope criminal charges are brought against them. It is really sad how there are some people who would do anything to con others of their money, On the flip side It is really great how JKR stays connected with her fans,and updates us on new events, and gives reminders of not to trust any information that does not come from her website or from her publishers. I am so happy for her new little girl. She must be so happy. Congrats JKR on your baby girl!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 7:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 235
Inferno958 says:
I know that it's hard to wait until July for the book to come out, but I get the feeling that its going to be well worth the wait.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
That is not nice. I wouldn't have trusted that.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 908
siriusly_in_denial says:
cool i'll check it out
HE DIDNT DIE!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:07 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23483
KT Lady says:
Yeah, I hate typing in HARRY POTTER in my limewire search engine and seeing things like.."Half Blood Prince, real!"
pssht..Okay! Whatever!
It is kinda nice to listen to the other ones though..:)
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 1:25 PM EST
Points: 83
Nightshade says:
Good luck to JK, and yes, she's right in saying it wont be the last...but betting the HBP isn't a wise decision...someone may hold it as a serious thing!!!
Posted Feb 6, 2005 at 1:49 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 23
OmiaWalker says:
Erm, you'd be a pretty stupid person to fall for it. However, there are kids looking for extras and goodies who don't have the savvy to see through this. Therefore, I say:
SCUM!!! HATEFUL SCUMMY SCUMBAGS!!!
All who cheat us must be punished. I'm all for taking their hands, as used to be done to thieves centuries ago. Well, maybe not really, but SOMETHING bad should happen. Perhaps a very large and gastrointestinally-troubled bird should get its morning relief on their heads? Daily, for at least a week running? Oh, and criminal charges, as applicable.
Posted Feb 6, 2005 at 8:09 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1086
DRU587 says:
I think that its horrible how people are always taking advantage of others. They can take something as harmless as a book, and try to make a profit off of it by taking advantage of innocent people who sometimes don't know better. It's pathetic.
Posted Feb 7, 2005 at 8:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
We just have to be patient. These people who are conning others are just looking to do harm to others for a quick buck. Never believe anything unless it comes from JKR herself or her publishers.
Posted Feb 7, 2005 at 8:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 532
Ronald_Weasley says:
Oh!!
Brilliant people theymust have had a fortune by now!!
Posted Feb 9, 2005 at 9:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1343
Devoted2Draco says:
I dont understand why people would do that. im waiting for the midnight bookstore sale. =P
Posted Feb 12, 2005 at 11:30 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2026
Mari Potter Baudelaire says:
That's right! I can't wait for tyhe book! God I missed here! It's so amazing to be back! I want to hear and talk about HP 24/7 again!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 12, 2005 at 11:47 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
I think it's kinda stupid.. i can understand why evrybody wants too read it but you must know that she will have so much protection on that book so it is impossible to steal it.
I for my self will abselutoly wait untill 16. july..
I think that july can come faster!!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 13, 2005 at 8:28 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1130
Billerina says:
you know. I think that the people who write it get paid lots of money to do it. i bet they say lets make up a pretend book of the new hary potter book . and check if people will download it. and they will think its true. i rather wait and get the real thing then get a fake thing
Posted Feb 15, 2005 at 6:49 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
shimmeraei says:
Shouldn't folks really realize that only JK and her publishers have any sort of copy? And they're assuredly being payed way more than would ever be offered to bribe them into letting someone get their hands on a copy for people to be viewing online. (Crazies, you can't fool us intelligent HP fans!)
Posted Feb 16, 2005 at 9:23 PM EST
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