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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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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
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1479
Newest Mrs. Weasley says:
This is so very exciting. I think that she has answered the question of the title! She certainly has not said no to any of thoses suggested!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 12:15 AM EST
Student
Points: 284
Slytherin Angel says:
I really like J.K Rowling..........I think she is very good at writing Harry Potter books.....she makes them very interesting......Bye
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 1:10 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
sarahpatrick says:
thanks For the post....
gosh can't wait for book 7!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 1:33 AM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
Constant vigilence your sweet bippy, from now on I'm going to be watching that place with a close eye, you know what I mean...
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 1:39 AM EST
Emma's Soulmate
Points: 3393
I_Love_Emma_Watson says:
J.K. Rowling has a very cool web site......MerrY XmaS evryone...I hope all of you have some nice holydays and a good year.....
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 5:01 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
To harry potter fans like me all round the globe,
i wish you all merry x mas and a verry happy new year. may in the new year your life will be a magic
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 10:16 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
This was some great info!! Thanks to HPANA for always keeping us updated! I'm truly looking forward to Book 7, but I'm also going to miss reading the HP books for the first time as seeing the films also! I want to own the books and movies so I can enjoy them over and over!! I can understand what JK Rowling means when she says she has mingled feelings about Book 7!!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 10:16 AM EST
Points: 1625
Horcrux_Destroyer says:
Awesome! You reall gotta thank J.K for her hard work, and HPANA for the updates.
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 10:18 AM EST
Dancing in the Rain
Points: 3118
~*harry's girl*~ says:
So cool! I can't believe JKR still has time to do all that. She's too good to us. I can't wait to go check out her website again!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 10:54 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Well, I chose the first one about the Secrets and Secret Keepers, but it was VERY difficult to choose only one! I can't wait to see what she posts for the answers...
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 11:27 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Love her sire when its all decorated. Christmas rocks and its my fave holiday out of all of them.
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 11:37 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1111
Phoenix_Patronus says:
Yay! I'm going to check out the site right now. It's good to spread the holiday cheer!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 11:50 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1188
sirius'doll says:
oh my...its going to end =| It's really going to end after seven...you know, JKR's right...its exciting, and yet horribly dreadful at the same time. You know, I think that no matter what happens at the end of book 7 I'll bawl my eyes out anyway.
The rumor's...*chuckles* They're entertaining for the most part.
And the garbage...well the less said about that the better.
I chose the first FAQ question, the second one was intruiging as well...but...I don't know, the first has tickled my curiosity for a VEY long time.
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 12:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
It kind of makes me sad to know that there is only one more book left in the series and then that's it. It's over... I think I'll go cry now... *tear tear*
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 12:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 670
Gryffindor_chick says:
Yay! I love updates from her site.. I get so exited! hehe
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 12:14 PM EST
Student
Points: 278
*Firebolt* says:
I didn't understand...! Is she starting to write the book 7 in 2006 or is she finishing it on 2006? Sorry about this but I would really like to know!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 12:33 PM EST
Squib
Points: 192
Ovi-wan says:
This is a pleasant and unexpected suprise, I have to say that I feel the same as JK. I recently went through the same thing with Star Wars. Ofcourse we knew what was going to happen, but to see it, that really was closure.
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 12:48 PM EST
The Charmer
Points: 4147
Amarantine says:
I'm being a bit slooooow off the mark here....not even looked at the site yet! *hits self* Must go check it out!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 1:09 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4643
Hoots says:
Very Cool information. That means book 7 will probably be coming out in 2007. YEAH!!!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 1:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
mrs sirius black says:
Huzzah! What else can I say?! This is the best news ever! Huzzah!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 2:49 PM EST
Head
Points: 408
This is fun! says:
I've checked out the new stuff and it's really cool! Somehow I missed the about me and FAQ poll. I'll have to go back and check those out too. I'm so glad she finally updated the site, but am bummed that the door still isn't open. I can't wait to see what else she has planned.
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 3:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
I checked this site earlier coz I always like to check on there on and off to see if theres any updates, guess that JKR finally felt that it was time for a change he he, what she wrote is quite interesting...she has plans!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 3:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
I love it when JKR updates her site! I loved the FAQ poll questions, at the moment I'm stuck between two to vote for. I also loved her saying that Aunt Petunia has never done magic and never will, because I thought she was the person, like many, who thought she was the person her does magic unexpectidly... Looking forward to getting loads of information in 2006!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 3:46 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 300
NymphandoraCallel says:
In her rumour section she answered the question:
Book Seven will be called 'Harry Potter and the Pyramids of Furmat'
with
The Pyramids of Furmat lie a few miles east of the famous Fortress of Shadows, not far from the magnificent Pillar of Storgé. Many tourists prefer to view these ancient monuments at night, when they are illuminated by the Green Flame Torch.
How are we supposed to take that, she didn't answer it in either the affermitive or the negative??
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 5:25 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
MAN! I was gone sense Christmas Eve and I didn't get to see it...I haven't been able to get on the computer for four days! *Sobbing* MAN! I wanted to see that!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 5:30 PM EST
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