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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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Auror
Points: 3651
Saint Hedwig says:
I'm definitely going to watch. I hope I don't need a sattelite dish or cable. I won't be getting the book on the stroke of midnight, so I guess I'll stay tuned.
This is sooooo awesome!!!
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Posted May 13, 2005 at 4:58 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
OOh lala...finally some new updates!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 5:07 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 639
Cameron the House Elf says:
I wonder if she'll read from the begining or her favorite section of the book. Just hearing her inflections and how she reads it would be interesting to hear to see if she gives anything any emphasis.
But I'm stuck in Oklahoma so the best I can do is go to WalMart with my little pre-order card and pick up my copy at midnight and see how many hours it takes me to nonstop read it to the end just to be SO upset that the next one isn't out yet. There's always the next movie. (Which by the way, if there are any more character changes I'm going to freak, Contract Smontract! Keep the kids you have. And quit messing with the Charms Teacher's looks!!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 5:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1780
TheOtherMinister says:
Wow i just read the article form mugglenet!!!! A CALL from Jo, a call from a hero!!!!! Congratulations to them. And for "TLC" on becoming the Fan Site Award Winner.
PS: If you're Jo and your reading this, my number is (506)271-24-26, you can call me any day.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 5:26 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 475
Vortex7 says:
RATS!!! Why ain't I one of those kids? I want to listen to JK reading and I want a signed copy of the book. Lucky ones those kids are. I guess I'll have to ehar it on the radio or watch it on TV and I don't care if my parents think "it's too late for that". It's Harry Potter and NOTHING gets in the way when it comes to him.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 5:32 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Emmy Potter says:
I would LOVE to do that! I never saw it in my newspaper! That's not fair... Well, I won't be watching that because I'll be to busy reading the book at midnight!!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 5:34 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
Man, those "cub" reporter people are so lucky! I'd give a lot to go to that conference at Edinburgh Castle. It better be televised; I'm sure there'll be lots of good questions that she'll have to answer.
Only sixty-three more days! Yay!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 5:37 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
OH MY! I so would love to be in that castle on July 16th to get a signed copy of the book. I'm going to check that night, if I'm not at the bookstore opening, if I can catch that on TV!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 5:39 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
Wow that is great! Wish I could get a signed copy of the Harry Potter books. Must be interesting to hear the author read from the book.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 5:43 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 539
Emma's true fan and lover says:
aaaah, I sense evil in me, the dark side is growing. I envy those kids for being there, at Edinburgh castle with J.K. Rowling reading the book. Where were these newspaper articles?, I never came across any of them. Then to top it all of, they get to read the book ( signed by J.K.R herself) before us and then get to meet J.K.R and ask questions,I wouldn't have made it anyway, they wouldn't want an almost 18 guy with little kids. But, it's my destiny, ahhh, join me. Don't forget to watch Star Wars III out on May 19th. And congrats to TLC and MN.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 5:50 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Oh my gosh!! I would love to be one of those kids. They are so lucky, reading it, signed copies, and the chance to "grill" JK. Man, I wish I was with them.
Plus, we have many updates on her website. Could Friday the 13th get any better?!?
Posted May 13, 2005 at 6:00 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
Excelent news. I wish I could be there to hear her read from the book, but alas no. It will be interesting to hear what she has to say on the book when she answers questions as well.
--Laura--
Posted May 13, 2005 at 6:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
how great of them. I hope they have fun. It's so cool to be read to by the creator of the story. ;)
Posted May 13, 2005 at 6:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
I never heard about any competition! They should publiscise these things more to give everyone a chance. I would sooooooooo love to go!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 6:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 933
Draco's # 1 babe says:
Man I wish I was one of those kids! Oh well, I will live.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 6:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 585
MagicAliSomniac says:
Wonder if it will be broadcast in the US... and when/what channell... it would be so cool.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 8:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Haha. That would be so cool to be there and listen to it. I wonder how much she's gonna read.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 8:45 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
My congratulations to Melissa of The "Leaky Cauldron" and Emerson of "Mugglenet."
They deserve to go...they have done so much for the Harry Potter fan community to keep us up-to-date on everything connected to Harry Potter.
And Edinburgh castle is SO cool. I remember celebrating New Year's Eve in Edinburgh so I know that they'll have a good time!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 8:49 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
So like everyone in the world will be able to see this?
that must be an awesome thing to go to!
so its like 12 mid-night and she will just open up the book and start reading. haha.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 9:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Wow! Those kids are very lucky to get to meet Rowling. I am so jealous. I wonder what channel they will broadcast the reading on.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 9:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
Are you for real? That should be awesome! I will be sure to tune in to that on tv.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 9:28 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Yeah I had read about that in Mugglenet that Emerson had gotten the call from Jo herself, that must of been really cool. That is so nice of her to read from her own book to all those people, whoo Jo is the best.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 9:30 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Hey... how do I get in on this? Oh well, I guess I'll just have to read about it. Off to JKR's site to read the FAQs.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 9:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 137
HPFchamber says:
Those people are so lucky. I wish that I could do that. Especially the interview with J.K. Rowling. That would be so cool if I could go.
Posted May 13, 2005 at 9:55 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
I wish I could go to that event! Sounds like a lot of fun! But how nice of Jo to do something like that on the night when her book comes out, when she doesn't have to do anything at all but rejoice because people are out buying her books like crazy!
Posted May 13, 2005 at 9:57 PM EST
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
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