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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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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
Witch
Points: 823
Jynx says:
Wow, this is so great, and yet, it's also sad that there won't be any new Potter info after the last book comes out. But maybe, if people ask enough, she will put new stuff into the movies. I wonder when the last movie will come out. That's going to be the end. *sniff*
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 9:47 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
hogwarts#1boy says:
Kool thats awesome!!! i saw it like yesterday!!! it was really nice!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:20 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1100
fire and brimstone says:
I think that is awesome. It is a bummer that it will come to an end soon though but glad she is starting on it here soon
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2559
TonksUSA says:
Well here we are. Her last year writing Harry. Scary for her and for us. Lets all appreicate this year on HPANA before the next and final book ends it all.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
Magical Teapot says:
I got excited when I saw that she updated the site. I was hoping that the door would be opened, really hoping. But the additions were wonderful anyways. It is going to be a sad day when JK finishes writing about Harry.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2353
Loretta says:
I think that she has given us insight in things to come. After the seventh book we will certainly miss Harry but again I hope that she does not kill him off as why would she kill off the goose that laid the golden egg.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 11:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 906
Half-Blood Princess says:
I think I know the answer to the last poll question, but choosing between the first two was hard. I ended up picking the first one.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 11:55 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23483
KT Lady says:
Awww, JKRs feelings of book 7 sound so bittersweet. Although I really don't blame her as I will probably be bawling by the time I finish reading. Ahhhh Happy Christmas!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 12:19 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked!I have to check that out now.I'm so excited JK will be starting the 7th and final HP book.Can't wait till it comes out,wish i cuold put my hands on it now.And i wanna greet my family and friends,and to all HP fans all over the world,especially to all HPANAers out there a very MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your families.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 12:47 AM EST
Sorceress of Ink
Points: 5003
~*Something Special*~ says:
Yeah, I checked it out.
FINALLY!!!
I wonder when she's opening the door...
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 1:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 822
I love HP says:
Ahhhhhhhhhhh thats nice she took the time to update her site and get in to the christmas spirit!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 2:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
Oh i cant wait till the 7th book comes out but at the same time it makes me wanna cry thinking about it all ending!!!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 3:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 821
Leeloomina says:
At long last!!! An update!!! I'm so excited!!! Ooooooooh, I've been waiting for this for soooooooo long! And there's a new FAQ Poll, and she said there are surprises to come! And she'll start writing, actually writing, in the next couple of weeks! Yeeeaaaaaaaaah! *faints*
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 4:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 275
~>*PhoenixGurl*<~ says:
Oh i cant wait till the 7th book comes out but at the same time it makes me wanna cry thinking about it all ending!!!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 8:51 AM EST
Witch
Points: 795
MinervaFan says:
So, when she says she'll write it in 2006, does that mean she'll finish it in 2006 (barring unexpected disasters and the like)? I hope she does keep us updated on the site!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 8:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
I only saw the text-only so I didn't see the actual site. I'll come back and check it again later. Happy Holidays everyone!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 9:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 916
aishaishaisha says:
Cool, just checked out the site, it's lookin fab!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 10:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
Thanks for letting us know. I'm going to check the site out right now and see it all for myself.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 10:38 AM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Sionwitch says:
n the section Rumours, one gossip is: Book Seven will be called "Harry Potter and the Pyramids of Furmat"
She answered
"The Pyramids of Furmat lie a few miles east of the famous Fortree of Shadows, not far from the magnificent Pillar of Storgé. Many tourists prefer to view theses ancient monuments at night, when they are illuminated by the Green Flame Torch."
She never answered "Yes" or "No" to the rumour. What this mean? Could the name of book seven include some of this words: Fortree of Shadows, Pillar of Storgé,Green Flame Torch?.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 10:41 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 63
I Love Cedric!! says:
I really really cant wait till the new book comes out! Im so excited!! She's saying its going to be the last book she writes but it might not be. She might only be saying it. She might write more about Harrys life after Hogwarts without anyone knowing! Well, bye.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 10:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1298
Sturgis Podmore says:
Ooh I really hope she keeps a diary. Maybe she'll accidentally let something really important slip out. We can only hope.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 11:21 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2231
Harry's Detour says:
I love it when Jo updates stuff. And it seems like she made a lot of updates! Can't wait to go check it all out!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 11:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Oh wow. 2006, that's a lot earlier than I anticipated for the 7th book to come out. I'm surprised, but at the same time, I'm so excited now!
When is that door going to open? I've tried to figure out what that is behind the "DO no disturb door hanger."
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 11:55 AM EST
Original of the Species
Points: 4364
Spell Weaver says:
Jo is great. I've been wondering how she was feeling about finally beginning book seven. I appreciate her honesty and I look forward to reading her online "diary" in the upcoming year.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 12:37 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Such a wonderful post, HPANA. A Christmas theme of the site and an announcement on Jo's Christmas change. I shall go and check it for myself then.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 12:57 PM EST
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