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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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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
Wizard
Points: 597
Metallica says:
Exelent i wish i could go, its not fair it would be so cool to here JK Rowling herself read and extract from the book
Posted May 14, 2005 at 4:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 505
jmfrogger says:
Exciting news...off to check out the updates on the website! It seems like it's been forever since there's been anything added on there. It's wonderful that she doing the "cub reporter" thing. What a wonderful opportunity for those children!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 5:15 AM EST
Student
Points: 292
Nimbus2005 says:
I want to be there toooo! I know, I know I'm a "little" older than those children, but, hey, isn't it discrimination??? *grins* Well, let's see if I manage to convince one of those lucky children to exchange one of their tickets for a bag of All Flavour Beans and a couple of Chocolate Frogs....
Posted May 14, 2005 at 6:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 619
dance_girl says:
This sound unfair...but fun for those who get to go. Rowling is so nice to her fans! I hope i can see it one tv...
Posted May 14, 2005 at 6:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2256
Harry Houdini says:
That's nice of J.K.R. to read for them. I hope this is taped and shown. I whould really want to hear all the interview questions later. Also the two from The Leaky Cauldron and Mugglenet questions should be good. Please look over each others questions and ask different ones. :)
Posted May 14, 2005 at 6:28 AM EST
Lily Potter
Points: 2450
~*~Millie~*~ says:
Well i no me hearing jk reading it is impossible but seeing it on tv we can akways hope i dont no if i will htough as i dont no which channel.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 6:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 537
em_watson_rox_on says:
Emerson and Melissa are sooo lucky! i go to their sites everyday.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 6:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 655
pine-fresh says:
Cool, it would be great to attend that but since i live half the world away, i don't tjink it's possible. Anyway, i'd like to hear her reading it and also answering some more questions...the new FAQ answers are interesting too, especially the one about Veritaserum and the pure-blood issue that will be touched upon in the next book.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 7:06 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 300
MY-HER-MY-O-NEE says:
Oh i am so much jealous of those people.I wish i was in england its great to hear the book from jk and also read the book in the castle.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 7:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
WOW!! It doesn't get much cooler than this. Congrats to those who get to attend..Hope HPANA files a report on how it goes.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 7:43 AM EST
Student
Points: 255
dans_gurl says:
Thats awsome, i cant wait...........is it time yet?
Posted May 14, 2005 at 7:44 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
DarkYuke says:
Lucky people.....If only I was them. WAHWAH Cries emphaticaly
Posted May 14, 2005 at 8:19 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I'm really glad that she updated her site, I'm glad that the reading will be televised, I missed that when I checked the site out. I wish someone from HPANA could be there also, maybe next time!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 8:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 569
HP_Nutter says:
Wow how fun and lucky!! I wanna go :'(
Posted May 14, 2005 at 9:02 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2026
Mari Potter Baudelaire says:
That is so great! Emerson you really deserve it! You're great I laughed so hard reading your posdt on Mugglenet.... Melissa congratulations as well! The Leaky Cauderon is an amazing website and it really deserved that prize!!!!!!!!!!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 9:06 AM EST
Ravies Flying Instructor
Points: 3161
love2fly says:
Oh to be young again what a trip it would be.
I'm glad to hear that she is still keeping to her young adiuence even though her writing is growing with the character, for it was they who put her on the map.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 9:21 AM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
Wow, that sounds really cool. I wonder if they will show it on American TV stations because I would like to hear it too. That would be really cool because i have never heard her read her work.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 10:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1685
Draco <3 Me says:
Seriously??? That is soooo cool! I wish i liived in the UK! Ive got a few mates from there though, apparently its not all it seems! Still all those people who get to hear JK read it............ Sooo lucky!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 10:43 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 410
xLiLiax says:
ahhhhhh!!!! *screaming and jumping* I'm so jealous of those kids >_< But at the same time i'm so excited!! July 16th is getting closer!! I remember when the release day was announced... Wooooww!!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 10:53 AM EST
Squib
Points: 160
Auralee says:
I'm so jealous of those kids! That's really cool, though.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 10:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
Thats amazing!! Those kids are so lucky!! That would be awesome if I got to hear JKR read the book!!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 11:16 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
Phoenix Flyer 1 says:
Are you serious? Does this mean that it will reach the U.S. too? or only the UK?
Posted May 14, 2005 at 11:29 AM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Those two must be excited beyond reason. I know I would be! I hope they ask some really good questions. I can't wait to read Half-Blood Prince ... it's going to be good!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 12:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Jessmaure says:
I can't wait for the book. This phone call thing makes me want to read, if possible, more!
Posted May 14, 2005 at 1:00 PM EST
Head Auror
Points: 6993
Nimbus Girl says:
Those kids are sooo lucky!!!
I hope they show it in US.
Posted May 14, 2005 at 1:01 PM EST
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