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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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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
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1272
beexmyxescapee says:
Hmmm..I should check out JKRs site sometime..I use to go there all the time to see all the updates and such..but I haven't gone there in forever.
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 1:33 AM EST
Squib
Points: 158
KristinSaysAccio says:
I don't know what question to vote for on the FAQ poll!
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 2:12 AM EST
Beauty Princess
Points: 6008
H.R.H Queen of Gossip says:
I checked it out. wow!
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 8:31 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 575
Canis Diris says:
I can't wait for the seventh book, I wanna be as good a writter as JKR, I just hope my book is as interesting as harry potter... Have a Happy New Year Everyone...B)
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 9:09 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
That is awesome that she plans to finish in 06..But I perfer her to finish in 2007, this way it is done right, more could be added, it is too soon to get Book 7.
Jaystarr
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 12:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
rocker_336 says:
I'm glad to see this on her site for sure. I haven't been there in awhile. It's good to here from JKR though as always.
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 2:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1537
harryshermione says:
Can't wait to check out the changes
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 3:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Its so nice that JK is spreading some holiday cheer. I haven't been on her site in so long. I can't wait until I go again. I wonder that if I go now, it might still have the Christmas stuff on it.
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 8:44 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
(Moderator)
Points: 10343
Lady Lee says:
I loved this page. There's so much stuff and it's nice that I can collect little Potter stuff throughout the page. I just want to be able to open the door. I've heard that there's stuff you can find out about the next book and I haven't been able to get through. Any ideas on when this will happen? I'm hoping New Years but...only JKR knows for sure!
Posted Dec 29, 2005 at 8:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 237
hpforever2 says:
Yay! Finally she has an update on her website. I am so excited that she is soon to write the seventh and also I will be so sad after the seventh book.
Posted Dec 31, 2005 at 2:24 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1099
Gryffindor*Girl says:
Thanks so Much for posting this because it is really interresting to read about that kinda stuff from JKRowling, well i think that it is!!
Posted Dec 31, 2005 at 9:00 AM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
Cool, I love JK Rowling's website. it's really interesting to know!! Thanks!
Posted Dec 31, 2005 at 11:39 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
I was happy to see that JK (finally) updated her site! And now I guess we'll have to wait for what else she has in store for us. (And when will she answer the faq?)
Posted Dec 31, 2005 at 3:31 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Wonderful! I really can't wait until the book is released. Half Blood Prince left me hanging and I want to know more!
Posted Dec 31, 2005 at 6:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 823
Jynx says:
I just love her website! And I do hope that she keeps up with her diary! I'm glad for the updates and the Christmas theme!
Posted Jan 1, 2006 at 4:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1449
~cunning devil~ says:
Her website is great, I'm glad she finally updated it. Now it's time for her to do the actual writing so we can read book 7.
Posted Jan 2, 2006 at 9:14 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Oh this is magnificent! i really have to read the seventh book! hopefully the 7 7 07 prophecy holds up. gosh im so glad she has written more on her site. its been too long really
Posted Jan 2, 2006 at 8:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
Interesting updates specially the one on horcrux.
Posted Jan 3, 2006 at 9:32 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
How bittersweet it must be for JK to contemplate the completion of book seven. It will be such a monumental accomplishment but a severe loss as well. I'll feel that mixed emotional turmoil while reading it I'm sure.
Posted Jan 3, 2006 at 6:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 38
Mafer says:
Yes, I m glad about this news..at least ...a couple of news about the book!
Posted Jan 4, 2006 at 9:18 PM EST
Gryffindor Ghost
Points: 9860
Professor Cat says:
Aww, i never saw this newsupdate before hehe, i havent been on her site in ages, should go round soon :S
Posted Jan 8, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1086
DRU587 says:
I love JK Rowling's website. It's soo creative and I love all the different things you can do with it. All the secret stuff and things you can find. It's just a very well done website that I'm very impressed with altogether.
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
Spirits*of*Fire says:
Thanks for the update JKR!! It's been a loooong minute. I was hoping she would update for Christmas. Plus the site is a little crazy/complex that it's easy to miss an update. & YAy! A new poll!! Make sure you think over each question carefully before voting, let's not waste ANOTHER poll question like we've done on about every poll question.
Posted Jan 11, 2006 at 10:59 PM EST
Student
Points: 272
StaceyV2220 says:
Today I had trouble getting into her website. It is 13 January. Anybody else had this problem today, or is it just my computer? She said she had big plans for her site.
Posted Jan 13, 2006 at 10:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
Its really nice how much she has been update us lately, and all the news and interviews has been really good as well. I just cant wait for her book to come out, I do wish she would hurry.
Posted Jan 14, 2006 at 7:49 PM EST
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