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DECEMBER 25, 2005 at 12:14 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has updated her site today with some news about the last book in the series. She has also updated the Rumour section
, the 'About Me' section, the Rubbish section and has posted a new FAQ poll question.
DECEMBER 25th
That tired old welcome page was starting to bug me, so I thought I'd give you something new for Christmas. I've tried keeping a diary many times in the past and never got much further than January 15th, but I've been feeling the need for a place to put everyday updates that don't qualify as real 'news'. As ever, if there is a quiet spell you should not take it as a sign that I've given up diary writing, but rather that I am working hard on something a little more eagerly anticipated…
For 2006 will be the year when I write the final book in the Harry Potter series. I contemplate the task with mingled feelings of excitement and dread, because I can't wait to get started, to tell the final part of the story and, at last, to answer all the questions (will I ever answer all of the questions? Let's aim for most of the questions); and yet it will all be over at last and I can't quite imagine life without Harry.
However (clears throat in stern British manner) this is no time to get maudlin.
I have been fine-tuning the fine-tuned plan of seven during the past few weeks so that I can really set to work in January. Reading through the plan is like contemplating the map of an unknown country in which I will soon find myself. Sometimes, even at this stage, you can see trouble looming; nearly all of the six published books have had Chapters of Doom. The quintessential, never, I hope, to be beaten Chapter That Nearly Broke My Will To Go On was chapter nine, 'Goblet of Fire' (appropriately enough, 'The Dark Mark'.)
As for this website, I've got plans… you'll find out what they are in due course (constant vigilance, my friends). In the meantime, happy holidays to everyone, and if Father Christmas has already squeezed down your chimney, I hope he left something good.
Thanks to everyone who let us know.
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Head Girl
Points: 434
Voldemorts Adviser says:
Ohmigod! That is so cool! I can't believe it I have to check it out. She's going to start writing in January? That is brilliant! I cannot wait for book seven to come out:D Pity it's the last one though..... I don't know what I'm going to do when it comes out and then theres no more books to wait for.....No more Harry Potter:(
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
Yeah! She finally updated!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 888
HarrySiriusly says:
Wow finally some new dirt! im going to go check it out right now!!! Thanks for letting us know!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Great, thanks alot for posting!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:09 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2807
Lily*R/Hr says:
Awesome! Yeah, I saw these last night ; ) I love them all, they're so cool, and I'm glad she finally had time to update. I voted for the second choice in the FAQ poll....
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:17 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Iwillalwaysbethere says:
I love Jk Rowling she is such a good writer and I am so happy that she will start writing in 06, because that gives me something to look foward to other then high school...
Lots of love
~mawa~
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:20 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
Oh god I hope that means that the book will be finished after 2006. That means we dont have to wait too much longer.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:27 PM EST
Mage of Celestial Melody
Points: 3324
Telos says:
Ilove you JK!!!!!!!!!!! OH my god i can't breath.......im sooooo excited!!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:46 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1102
Fire Phoenix says:
Cool finally some news for christmas a good thing.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 5:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 159
hpfan4lifexoxo says:
Awesome thats perty cool!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 5:12 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 606
HogwartsFounder88 says:
I cant wait for her to write the last book. and now to know that she is gonna get started on it soon, its just awsome to know that with in a year or less, it could come out. YES!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 5:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
I cant wait for book 7, but that means that it will be over, which is very sad!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 5:33 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
Cool! I can't wait to read it!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 5:43 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
I'm glad she updated her site with some news! So we should expect to have #7 by 2007 I'm guessing... cool! I agree with her, it will be sad at the same time, but it will be good to *finally* have our questions answered!
Merry Christmas!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 869
kat_snowyowl says:
Finally! I was getting impatient as to when she would update the site.
Off to check it out now!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
woohoo!
I cant wait to go on her site and chek it out!
and I really want to read about the last book because I am shure that it is going to be a great book.
and it is true if she starts the book in 06, then their is a chance that she will have the seventh book out in late 07.
I dont think it will be out untill late 07 or early 08 because even if she is done with the book that means that they still have to go through it and edit it.
-Lizzy
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:24 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Oh, thank you Jo! It's a truly wonderful Christmas gift, indeed!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
Merry Christmas, everybody! It seems very interesting, that new book. I hope that she will write it in 2006. I burn of curiosity to see what heppens!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 7:06 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
Oh this is all very Merry Christmas news indeed. I just spent a very long time reading and exploring JKR's website. I so enjoy when she gives us some crumbs like the rumors section. Maybe, just maybe, for Christmas 2006 she will announce the release date for book 7!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 7:30 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 4
ralyks89 says:
I've been checking her website everyday, and the one day she makes changes I'm not home. I'll tell you though...this was the best gift i got this year.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 7:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
LuNaWaNaBe says:
I already saw this before it was posted on HPANA.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 8:01 PM EST
Student
Points: 213
hermownninny18 says:
This is such an interesting artice. I can't believe that anyone thought that the Sorting Hat was the next Horixuz (i can't spell) that is a good idea though. Also, I feel a bit bad that JK won't allow any american roles in her next book. Especially since she has brought many other nationalities in her books. (I seceratly wish that I could be Hermione. Ok maybe not secretly, but I totally wish I could be. Although I do love Emma and how she plays her role.)
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 8:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 912
Rowan Weasley says:
Thank You for alerting us to these wonderful updates. I will be so sad when it is done. I wish she would keep writing. It is such an incredible universe she has introduced us to.
Merry Christmas!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 8:53 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Lalaalalallalalala... Merry Christmas everybody! I'm definitely going to check JKR's website out! It already Boxing Day here....
~MP~
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 9:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
Rons_girl says:
Yay! This is so cool. I'm so glad she changed it, now I have something to do. Well I wonder when the door will open. Stalk me if you have an idea! xoxo
Quote of the day: If we count sheep when we can't sleep.. do sheep count people when they can't sleep?
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 9:26 PM EST
Squib
Points: 166
R.E.D.Fan says:
That's great..
I think I want to check it out..
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 9:34 PM EST
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