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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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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
Ron's Love Advisor
Points: 5895
~Sarah~ says:
I love jo's site, it jsut so jo like, it really feels like her. Well I'm going to check it out later sicne my comoputer is extremly slow today. It msut be strange for her writing the 7th book, I know I will feel strange after reading it, they all the books will be over *cries*
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 5:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I thought that the website would be updated on Christmas Day, but I had better things to do on that day than surf the web.
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 5:41 PM EST
Squib
Points: 158
KristinSaysAccio says:
When she says "life without harry" does she mean not writing about him anymore or him dying? It's probably the first one but I hope it isn't the second!
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 10:57 PM EST
The Bulgarian Seeker
Points: 9809
~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:
AHHAHAHAH! I am going crazy I can't wait for the book to come out and all of these spoilers are ruinning me of finding everything out when I first open the book (something I always do) I usually don't go looking at spoilers becuase I like to wait until i get the book in my hands.
Posted Dec 27, 2005 at 11:01 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4841
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
Thanks for the tip. I don't go to JKR's site very often because it doesn't seem to change very much.
Also, your tips are easier for me to link to, than trying to find it on her site, so I don't miss anything.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 12:03 AM EST
Mistress of Enchantment
Points: 19636
Muse of the Aurors says:
Everyone should visit her site; it's wonderful. There are clues and updates sometimes, and she's good about quieting false rumors and wild speculations.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 12:55 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 30
{.:Rea-Draco's Love:.} says:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Have happy holidays!
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 2:07 AM EST
Master of Mystery
Points: 3873
Major Threat says:
Yes! Finally! JK gets to write book 7 in 2006! Woot!
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 3:12 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1013
hpotter_gweasley says:
Yayy!! I love updates to JKR's site. It's always fun to look out for.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 4:38 AM EST
Squib
Points: 120
Happiest When Reading HP says:
It is great how she is always current with her site.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 6:27 AM EST
Ginny's Godfather
Points: 4822
JasonD says:
Argh, I can't see the FAQ poll questions. Did she take them down?
juniperlee, Nutty4Harry, and atreyu's heir -- I notice that you must have read the questions before the site changed. Can anyone tell me what they were?
Thanks,
Jason
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 7:14 AM EST
Squib
Points: 166
R.E.D.Fan says:
Ohh!!!
I already check this one but I am so glad that JKR is going to finish book 7...
Ohh yeah..
And a Merry Chrismas too everyone...
Ho Ho Ho!!!
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 7:35 AM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
JK Rowling rocks. I think she has the best sense of humor ever. I am definately going to go visit her site right now haha.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 9:36 AM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
JasonD, the FAQ poll should still be there. Here's how to get to them.
First, click on the FAQ paperclips. Then the envelopes will come out. Click on any of the three envelopes. When the paper comes into the middle of the page, put your mouse over the left edge of it. The poll should be listed on the bottom of a paper that will pop out from the edge. Click on it and vote! Hope that helps!
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 11:17 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 666
Saquerus Lezzier says:
I have to go check JK Rowlings site out!!! Its been a long time since I've gone to her site. There must be a lot of new cool stuff.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 1:13 PM EST
Ginny's Godfather
Points: 4822
JasonD says:
Thanks, Nutty4Harry! You're a gem.
I was using the "text only" version as I usually do -- it doesn't appear there, for some reason. But I got it now.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 1:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
Oh, Yay! I'm so glad she finally did update. Must be busy with Makenzie (sp??)
I don't even want to think about what I'll do once 7 is done and gone...*shudders*
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 2:40 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 23
Snape Snapped says:
In her diary I was amazed when she said she hadn't seen HP 4.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 3:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1430
Godric's Hallow says:
Sionwitch she was joking about the titles of the 7th book are you dumb(no offense) but use your head
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 4:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1430
Godric's Hallow says:
Newest Mrs. Weasley and everybody else don't you guys understand that she was jokin geez its like talking to a doornob!
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 4:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 127
danandme4ever says:
Wow thats great! just wonderful.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 9:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
Oooh, more updates are good news!
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 10:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 554
XXsecret_suicide7542 says:
Cool! I'll go check it out...
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 10:34 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
cckeimig says:
I'm glad she finally updated it a bit. I guess I shouldn't be so impatient with her site--I'd much rather she were writing Book 7 than working on the site anyhow, I suppose.
Posted Dec 28, 2005 at 11:58 PM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9551
Mr. Big Shot says:
I read it as well and I must say that everything that she writes is so . . . GREAT there is no other way to describe it she's awesome! okay I'm going to re read it now . . .
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 1:28 AM EST
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