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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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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
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Hey that's really cool news!
So 2006 is the year JKR is going to be working on book 7.
That's cool.
I can't wait to see the new updates she is going to make to her site.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 12:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
Potter-Addict says:
I discovered this site very recently and i love it! It's full of very interesting informations! But if someone could help and tell me how to open the door, the mysterious door...
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 1:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 542
ProfMM says:
Nifty, nifty - I can't seem to figure out what the new stuff is on "about me." Can anyone point out the new stuff?
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 2:19 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
I know it was so cool.I went on there early christmas day to check(srry,didnt come on here for once!) and I coundt believe it.I knew she do it for christmas.its preety cool,check it out!!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 3:09 PM EST
Squib
Points: 103
onelove says:
What if Jo has already started, and is in the editing stages?!? She sort of did that with the last book...I'm so excited!!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 3:34 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
Thanks J.K this is a good thing to know. Leaves me to wander about her progress and hinta about book 7.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 3:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
She's gonna start writting... i'm happy to see that I'm gonna read the last one soon but so sad in the same time because it's gonna be the last one of the serie... like saying good bye to an old friend.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 4:26 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Thats just great. i cant wait for book seven but for now 'Accio Book 7'
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 4:33 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
Happy Holidays fellow potter fans.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 4:37 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3090
BlackKatL says:
Thanks HPANA!!! I Really liked this!!! Can´t wait till book 7.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 4:50 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
So does this mean a tenative 07 release date for B7? That would be awesome...B7 in 07!...Well, I thought it was humorous. I really hope we'll get the last one by summer 2007...it would be bittersweet.
*The MRS*
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 5:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
I can't wait for her to come out with the last book.However,I will as sad as her that it will be over.Hope everything goes well for her in 2006.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 6:56 PM EST
Squib
Points: 142
EmiriKenobi says:
Yay!! I love it when she updates her site!! hehe I love the "Rumors" section...It's very amusing...
I can't wait!! I want the book now!!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 7:00 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
harry_rox11 says:
YAY!!!! she is absoutly brilliant!!! even the way she talks, it sounds so so so....... i dunno just really GOOD i spose!!! the way she says merry christmas "and if Father Christmas has already squeezed down your chimney, I hope he left something good." thats just so brilliant! Its not just a merry x-mas everyone, its so GOOD!!!! im so excited about book 7!!!!! Its going to be so exciting. I think my family will have to buy two copies, because me and my sister are going to fight ova it so much!!!!! I LOVE HARRY POTTER!!!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 7:56 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
As for this website, I've got plans… you'll find out what they are in due course (constant vigilance, my friends).
OoOoOoO
That sounds exciting!!!!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 7:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
harry_rox11 says:
Oh and one more thing...... SHE CAN'T KILL OFF HARRY!!! thats just crazy...
Merry christmas!! :) ~~**
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 8:01 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 592
*_-Dumbledore-_* says:
ERrrrrr... Im geting mad Jk's site isnt working for me i want to see the updates... O well I guess i better go try again!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 8:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2087
Summers Day says:
yay!I'll be checking out the site shortly. Happy holidays everyone!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 8:29 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Aww, I will be sad reading the final book too. I suppose we are afraid to let things that we have come to grow familiar to and love go. I think I will probably cry more than I did with book five.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 9:04 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 11
jade29hp says:
Ah, I'm too late i guess, it's boxing day already.
Whatever,I'm not complaining, I got an excellent haul on presents this year.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 9:07 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
Oooh! She gave a ton of updates. I especially loved the rumors section and her about me section. I can't believe she's working on the book already! I thought that she was putting it on hold since her baby is still young.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 9:27 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
SirenaAzul says:
Thats great, Just know that the book is been written is great. It gives the hope and lets us know that we will be seeing what happens to Harry and his friends real soon. But I think JK Rowling is going to take her time writing this one, so that she can get just the way she likes it. Its going to have to be the best one yet.
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 9:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1465
Moon Dragon says:
Yesssss!!! I'm so glad she has updated her sight! Its great!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 11:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1465
Moon Dragon says:
Yesssss!!! I'm so glad she has updated her sight! Its great!
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 11:23 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 372
Kahla says:
Sweet!!! That diary thing should be pretty cool, we should get more regular updates now. I wonder what she means when she says "I've got plans..." could be new easter eggs... or the door!! :)
Posted Dec 26, 2005 at 11:26 PM EST
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