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DECEMBER 1, 2005 at 7:38 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Aftenposten
In an interesting, yet funny article
from Norway, film director Nina Grünfeld asks "Is it possible that JK Rowling exists?" Grünfeld believes that Rowling is a pseudonym of a group of writers who have written the Harry Potter series, much like the Nancy Drew series. She asks how is it possible for a single mother to create a book that has been published into over 55 languages and sold more than 250 million copies in less than 10 years.
According to the article:
I think the secret behind JK Rowling is guarded more strongly than the entrance to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. The truth, she believes, won't emerge until the market for Harry Potter is saturated, until the actress behind JK Rowling gets tired of her role and not until the real authors behind the pseudonym feel an enormous need for recognition.
Norwegian translator Torstein Bugge Høverstad, who has translated the Harry Potter books notes that:
The books offer evidence that just one author is behind them. He notes how it took three years to get the fourth book finished, and he sees consistent weaknesses in Rowling's writing that no group of hack writers would leave behind.
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
JK Rowling does exist. I'm sure Emerson could tell you, or even anyone else whoose met her! That's rediculous to think that JK is a group of writers. PU-LEASE!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 9:32 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9047
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Got a love it. More appropriate for next year's HPANA April Fool's day pranks. Nice change from all of the movie madness of late. I guess people need to find something to write about and get published. I know they should form a team and write a novel.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 9:33 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 311
Lloyd says:
Pure Quibbler!!!
An article Luna's father would be very proud of!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 9:34 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
HAHAHA!
Well, I hope Jo, sees the article, and gets a kick out of it. While she pinches herself just to make sure. I wonder if she will respond.
There is a diffenece in writing style, as the characters develop so does the storyline and she goes more in depth.
thats because she is a fantastic aurthor.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 9:42 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
That is funny but could you imagine that its true!! Ohh scary thought! But its not true she is the onyl HP writer. Go JK!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 9:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
That is kindof funny! It would a real shock if it turned out to be true!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 9:53 AM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Hogwartsfish says:
Thats crazy! I cant belive anyone would think that. J.K Rowlings gonna have a big laugh when she sees this.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 9:58 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8781
JaDa Radcliffe says:
I agree with what gaea wrote! And seriously.. Why can't she believe that a single mother (before) who used to be poor became a billionaire because of writing such brilliant books? It's called TALENT, Nina Grünfeld!
Gah! Some people are just so jealous because JKR is a successful woman..
I can't imagine it being true! *shudders*
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 10:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 816
Y:h. says:
Hiya!
A little bit crazy it is, yeah. But Harry Potter, written by a group and not by J.K. Rowling herself? Noooo ... can't believe that. No. If it turns out to be right ... okay. Fine. We read lies about (the) J.K. Rowling. - but hey - the woman who asked this question: Who knows if she isn't paranoid or something? :D
So long, Y:H.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 10:03 AM EST
Weasley is My King
Points: 5042
HarryPotterGeek says:
Hmmm.... I think that her bank account would suggest that she, and she alone, is writing them.
That, and the lack of leaks. If there was more than one author, I think word would have gotten out by this point.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 10:05 AM EST
The Fifth Marauder
Points: 2779
Remus_David_Luver says:
OK...right! Well, yeah, a very interesting theory, but rather ridiculous! I can see where that woman is coming from, but I think she is taking it too far. and yeah, there she is sitting in the picture, boozing...that says a lot! If JKR reads that it would be soooo hilarious!!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 10:06 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
oh whatever trevor!
ignore them
JKR is fabulous and soes exist!
It's a funny article though
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 10:10 AM EST
Head, Dept of Mysteries
Points: 3032
beowulf says:
I know! Here is a thought... You see, there really is a magical community out there that is hiding itself from us "muggles." They have created this Rowling person as a means of preparing us for their impending appearance. The wizard community sees how our paranoia over martians and aliens has scared them away so they want to get us comfortable with them before they come into the public. Of course, this was all a plan by a very smart wizard (who we will soon all meet), named Albus Dumbledore. So, what I am saying is that Dumbledore IS real, and JKR is not...
How about that for a good story. Now, I just need to add a little more detail and find some lame tabloid magazine to run it and then I can be famous too!!
Beowulf
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 10:12 AM EST
Witch
Points: 508
Trianna says:
Does Ms. Grunfeld really believe that? You can tell that each book has one author by its style and yes, the weaknesses! Conspiracy stories are always good for a laugh!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 10:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1968
Silverblood says:
Ha-ha that's funny! Everytime there is a great writer someone says it is a group of writers working together! I've seen articles like that sooooo many times! I guess JKR is going to have a big laught while reading that!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 10:38 AM EST
Gutter Girl Fabulous
Points: 8730
SamhainWitch7 says:
Okay, was anyone slightly offended by that aricle like me? He notes how it took three years to get the fourth book finished, and he sees consistent weaknesses in Rowling's writing that no group of hack writers would leave behind. Hack writers? Weaknesses? That guy is a jerk! I don't know how the heck he figures that! As far as I'm concerned JK Rowling's writing makes a lot of other books look mediocre! And of COURSE the books aren't written by a group of writers. Is it so shocking to think a simple "mother" could write a series of books? JRR Tolkien wrote a series of books too, and no one accused him of being backed by a group of authors. And what about Anne Rice? If you're going to accuse JK Rowling you might as well accuse Anne Rice. She's a mother too after all! What gits!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 10:55 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
Mrs. Fred Weasley says:
I wish JKR would read that!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:06 AM EST
Emma's Soulmate
Points: 3393
I_Love_Emma_Watson says:
Ha Ha Ha - very funny!! i dunno why she asks such a question when we have the living proof!!
Jo is the greatest author in the world - she rules.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:10 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 26
IluvEmmaWatson says:
why would anyone think that?! that girl is crazy! Joanne Kathleen Rowling is the[i]only master mind behind HP
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:11 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
- = 62442 = - says:
That is cool idea, but :) does anyone really could have these sort of doubts :)!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:12 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Hahahaha, that's funny! But I doubt it's true there's to many facts that J.K. Rowling is real.. :) That'd be freaky if it was true though.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:12 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
That is pretty funny. I only wish if it was true we could get book 7 soon.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:13 AM EST
Student
Points: 274
x!xLizzix!x says:
That's theee most stupid thign I've ever heard. I sounds liek soemthign th equibbler would publish(as in the one in the book not the online one on this site). Honestly soem people and their ideas. How would...uff never mind. Seriously warped!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:19 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
Mrs Draco Malfoy says:
What a load of old ****, the woman who says JKR didn't write Harry Potter is only bitter because she didn't come up with the idea her self. I nearly wet myself reading that, twoddle!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:43 AM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
As if she is calling JK an actress to front a group of writers, how dare you, JK is brilliant and has done it all her self.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:44 AM EST
Student
Points: 290
Molinex says:
Really, if you think it well, the fivth book it's writed diferent like the fourth, for example. In the fivth book it's writed more with shadow and is more scary and that things. In the fourth is more relaxed, it is writed happy and without shadow... I don't know if you understand me... i'm traing to said that they have different styles of writing.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 11:47 AM EST
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