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MAY 13, 2005 at 9:38 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: JKRowling.com via The Leaky Cauldron
Harry Potter author JK Rowling will read
from her latest book, Half-Blood Prince, at the stroke of midnight July 16, the book's release date, in Edinburgh Castle. It will be broadcast around the world on television and radio, according to CBBC Newsround.
Attending will be 70 "cub" reporters -- from age eight to 16 -- who won competitions from newspapers around the world. Each will receive a signed copy of the book. The event is dubbed the "Harry Potter Children's Press Conference."
The kids will have a chance to read the book in a special room of Edinburgh Castle before visiting with Jo again on Sunday to ask questions ("grill me," Rowling said in her announcement).
Later that weekend, Rowling will be interviewed by Melissa and Emerson, of fan sites The Leaky Cauldron and MuggleNet, respectively. (TLC was also awarded JK Rowling's latest Fan Site Award, so congratulations to them!)
Finally, the FAQ section of Rowling's web site was updated with more questions and answers.
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Witch
Points: 680
Witchick says:
I don't think i can be any more jealous!!!WAW!That's just so amazing....I hope one day...i could get a chance like that...I swear I'd be the happiest person alive....
Posted May 13, 2005 at 10:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 778
stillDUMBLEDORESgirl says:
Will this be on the news in the us because i want to watch it! I wonder where she is going to start reading from?? I mean the beginning seems logical but she may start reading from the middle somewhere. O well that is up to her now isn't it. Now i am going to go to the JKR website since she finally updated that thing!... She barely ever updates that thing. I am not trying to be mean beacause she is really busy....i wasn't being mean or was complaining. ok i am done this thing is so so long!!! O well
Posted May 13, 2005 at 10:18 PM EST
Mild-Mannered Reporter
Points: 2804
Superwizard624 says:
That means in the U.S. we can listen to Jo reading from Half-Blood Prince a few hours before we can buy it! Sure, it's only a few hours, but... I'll be listening anyway.
I hope there's an update about who'll be broadcasting it. ;)
Posted May 13, 2005 at 10:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 507
burnzee06 says:
I'd give anything to grill JKR... too bad my newspaper didn't have that contest.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 10:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 239
TheImpatientReader says:
That is so awesome! I wish that I was one of those people. I can't wait for the book!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 10:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 734
SiriuslyWarped says:
What a great idea really! I only wish I had known about the various competitions before hand so my daughter could have entered, she would have been so honoured. Oh well, it's still a neat idea though.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 10:57 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 864
emmasboy4ever says:
Thats kool. i can't wait t see that ...The Movie and the book is going to be awesome ..oh yeah...Emma Rocks!!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:00 PM EST
Points: 3207
IRockedDanLastNight says:
That is awesome!! I hope I can pick up the station! Those kids who won are so lucky!! But I guess as long as I get to read the book I can't be too mad!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
"It will be broadcast around the world on television and radio, according to CBBC Newsround." Oh.my.god. When is it gonna be broadcast?!?!?! I need to know!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:06 PM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7543
Allenoray Mozart says:
Wow! I really envy those kids! It much be awesome to read the book with JK and then the next day get to ask her questions!
("grill me," Rowling said
Hmm, wonder what that means. x_x
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 249
potions_master says:
I WISH I COULD BE THERE!!! Those kids are so lucky. Oh well...At least we'll be able to watch it. Congrats to the kids who won the competitions!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:17 PM EST
Mischievous Fairy
Points: 4074
RogueBlack says:
ohmigosh! that's awesome! I'm sooooper jelaous
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:29 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
Hazzafan1 says:
I dont think anyones read the report, MORE people will be choosen to go and see Jo on the 16th of July and interview her
"Newspapers from Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Canada will run competitions from 14th May onwards to select their own reporter. Bookshops and libraries in the UK and Republic of Ireland will also be running a competition."
theres still hope for those who are from other countries and young: SNiFF SNiFF Does anyone have any age potion, I just want to be a few months younger!!! Why do i have to be seventeen, oh well i'll still have the book and i'll read those interviews afterwards
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2353
Loretta says:
I just go back from Scotland and I did visit Edinburgh Castle. It is extremely romanic and the perfect place to read Harry Potter.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:32 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Wow I would totally go there but I am stuck here in Canada. Its stuff like this that makes me wish JKR was from Canada.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1448
Wulfric_Brian says:
NOOO! I want to be there!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:58 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
I would do almost anything to be there!!!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 12:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 971
IceQueen. says:
I wish i was an englander..Life is unfair =( ohh well! I get to read the book nonetheless! *off i go to read frequently asked questions..*
Posted May 14, 2005 at 12:17 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
Ahh that would be so awesome, im so jealous of those people who will be there to see that!! It will be great to see it on tv though!!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 12:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1989
AncientJoy says:
Congrats to Emmerson and Melissa! Can't wait to read your reports. And I'm so glad to read the new Fact on Jo's site! I will be traveling a lot this summer and I am really looking forward to reading HBP while doing it. Of course I will be reading it over and over again! :)
Posted May 14, 2005 at 12:25 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
i need harry potter says:
I will totaly try and sneak in. Jk!
im loads jealous though!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 12:37 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 367
EmmaDilemma says:
Oh what I wouldnt give to be able to be there and to interview her! I hope the people who can truly appreciate how lucky they are!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 12:49 AM EST
Obsessive Genius
Points: 3175
FeeLinG_bLuE says:
Aww...those lucky kids!! Since it will be brodcasted, maybe I'll watch it, since I have satellite TV. =)
And, yay!!! JKR updated her website!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 1:12 AM EST
Squib
Points: 100
loony_lovegood15 says:
Lucky sons of ducks. it would be the experiance of a lifetime to go to that thing.....i sooooooo want to go!!!! unbelievably unfair. the updated FAQ was very enlightening. whoever hasnt read it should read it.....puts things into a new perspective, and may answer some questions about the next books.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 2:50 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
I would so love to go to that press conference. I wish i was getting a signed book, but i'm looking forward to her reading of HBP.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 3:31 AM EST
Student
Points: 216
Jassymine says:
Wow, that's fantastic! I soooooo want to go!!!!! No fair!!!!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 3:54 AM EST
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