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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: 508
SiriusAboutHp says:
Those are 70 of the luckiest people on earth. Too bad I'm not two years younger and live in Edinburgh.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:15 AM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Oooh, God, how I wish I was one of those 70 "junior reporters" who get to go there and interview her!!!!!!!!!....... (but I'm 19 and, anyway, I never wanted to be a reporter ...until NOW!!!)
WHEN will it be "broadcast on television and radio stations all over the world"?? WHEN???
And on WHICH television and radio stations from this big world???
As for the UPDATES of the F.A.Q.Section on JKR's site,....YAY!!! NEW INFO!!!!!! :D :D :D I was getting really anxious for it!!!!!!
About Prongs and The Marauder's Map, I already knew all that she said, as I've figured the explanation myself. (It wasn't hard!)
And I knew about Nicholas Flamel being a historical character.
But I'm very glad I found out more about the Veritaserum potion, and I must say it makes a lot of sense!!!!! -it's just like the Polygraph-Test (Lie-Detector) from our Muggle-world!! ;)
Then, I'm delighted I found out new information about the Pure-Blood families, about the education of Wizards children before going to Hogwarts (or other magical schools) and about Hogwart's song!!!
=D
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 854
HermioneLVZ'Ron says:
Wow those kids are lucky! i am definatly goin to watch that on cbbc!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:21 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
THAT IS SO COOL! And I so wonna go! I really, really, wanna meet JKR! It would be so, so, so cool!! Oh my god...
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:22 AM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4497
PowerGranger says:
Wow! I'm so excited that JKR is doing a reading...I pretty much gave up on that hope. I think it's likely that the stores running all of our midnight parties will broadcast it for us as we wait in line to get our books! But, just to be safe, I'll be taping it too!
I think the "cub" reporters will do a great job with the questions for JKR and I'm especially excited for them that they will get to ask her even more questions after they've finished HBP!
As for the new FAQs...I'm starting to think the Malfoys will learn about a non-pure-blood relative and they'll be quite disturbed about it. Perhaps they are in some way related to Hermione? Heehee, that's a bit DIGS, I know!
Melissa and Emerson - congrats on this amazing gig! I wish Jeff and Geri could also be there to ask the questions we have here at HPANA, but I know we'll all be well represented by Melissa and Emerson. Can't WAIT to see what comes out of the interview!!!!!!!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:23 AM EST
Squib
Points: 164
vintalite says:
I wish I could go.But I can't.*sigh*Anyway I am glad JKR had updated her website.I can't wait for the book.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 756
MeerzBeerz says:
Wow, that is soooo amazing!! Well done to those children who won those competitions! They will be telling thier grandkids about this one!
Im definately tuning in at midnight to see what she has to say!! Looking forward to it!
Meerz
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1871
nj_hpfan says:
Hopefully they'll let us know what radio/t.v. channel will be broadcasting the reading in the U.S. I would love to hear her read live. How great! Only 63 more days! :)
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:32 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 881
Gryffindor says:
I think there should be some kids that might be really sick or maybe under privilaged maybe be allowed to attend, but they must be big fans though too.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:34 AM EST
Snape's Advocate
Points: 7177
Snape's Bodyguard says:
How lucky for the 70 that are picked to attend. It will be a great opportunity for them all.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:44 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 439
mrs_r.weasley says:
Wow, that is just amazing! Why can I never be one of those lucky people that wins those contests. *is jealous*
Posted May 13, 2005 at 11:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 854
Khay says:
Excelent news. I wish I could be there to hear her read from the book. It will be interesting to hear what she has to say on the book when she answers questions as well.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1098
LilyP says:
I agree with others, this is really great news on a few fronts. 1) we've finally heard from her - The websites been quiet for a long time. And 2)It is great for the kids who get to go. The one question I had, Why are kids from the US excluded from this contest? Why is the US always missed for these things?? It seems a bit discrimanatory!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:18 PM EST
Reform Snapist
Points: 3586
misamanda says:
AWWWWW. That's cool. Those kids are going to have a bunch of miniature heart attacks shortly afterward, if not before. :)
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:18 PM EST
Brightest Witch
Points: 3111
hermione_rox. says:
Wow! I am going to enter- the newspaper is realeased tomorrow. I won't get in though...I wonder what we will have to do?
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1357
swiffy says:
OH MY GOD!!! Does anyone know if people outside of UK can enter?? AAAAHH! This is so cool! Can't wait!!!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:32 PM EST
Magical Experimentalist
Points: 6699
Preet says:
Wow!!!!!! How is wish i lived in England!!! I would be able to see it!!!!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:37 PM EST
Squib
Points: 122
HPfannoumber1 says:
I'm extremely jealous of those children !! Great for them! I hope they will have much fun! Wish I could be there!
Maybe it will be me next time??? I hope so!=)
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:41 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
Head_Girl05 says:
Thank is awesome that she is doing that! i am going to go ckeck out her site!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 771
Weasley Witch says:
Me wantee!
Oh god, how lucky those Cubs are! I'm a guide, does that count? For those of you who don't know, a cub, guide, or whatever else there is, are all the English equivalent of Girl Scouts, or boy scouts! Hope I've helped a bit there!
I want a signed copy of HBP!
I want JK to read to me!
WAAAAAAA!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:51 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
I think it's awesome that they chose kids from all over the world to sit in on the reading and ask questions. I would love to hear what she has to say...
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:52 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8781
JaDa Radcliffe says:
("grill me," Rowling said in her announcement)
Hehe.. I bet they will.. Anyway, i wish i could be there to see Jo amd actually listen to her reading HBP.. That would be awesome!!=)
Well, to those who could join, enjoy and tell us the details!=)
Posted May 13, 2005 at 12:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
That is so cool!!! I can't wait for july 16!!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 1:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
Really, really cool!!!! Now, I can't relax!!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 1:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 895
Arethusa the Erkling says:
Wow, that is so amazing, is really great how JK gets involved with the fans!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 1:31 PM EST
Goddess of the South
Points: 6101
Mrs S Black says:
Now don't we wish that She read it on July 15th at midnight, I'll miss this because I'll be buying my own copy and reading it myself, and loving every second, seeing whose theory's were right on and which one were far off.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 1:34 PM EST
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