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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: 120
sherminepatrick says:
I cant wait for book seven!
I wanna know what happen next!
Especially to He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named..and Harry Potter!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:18 AM EST
Squib
Points: 143
thedeceptiveultimatum says:
well, its great that Jo's starting to write in january. and i have full confidence in her that she'll complete it in a few months, my prediction was that HP-7 was gonna start in 07...good for us, we won't have to control ourselves for long now...
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:19 AM EST
Squib
Points: 131
Laurie_Owns_You says:
I cant stand the wait! I have a lot of my own theories about book 7, but I'm really hoping that Snape doesnt turn out to be a bad guy *whimpers*
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:25 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
Glan says:
Yeah! I've check it out... Book 7 is comeing! :)
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 816
Y:h. says:
HIya!
As for I can't visit her site
THANK YOU!!!
Oh my god ... :( she's writing the VERY LAST Harry Potter ... och nö ...
That's ... that's ... Och ... I dunno ...
On the one hand I don't want it to end and on the other hand, I want to find out if Dumbledore really "DIED" of if you just "dissapered" ... as for me, i hope it's the second which comes true ... and Draco and Snape - what happened to them? Is Snape a better Legilimenter (?) than the "I am the Dark Lord, so I can do everything"-Voldemort? I hope so ... will Harry really go to Godric's Hollow (in all of a sudden - he never wanted to visit the place his parents died - I mean, okay, he's sixteen - becomes seventeen - but ... hey ... no ... or?)?
Too many questions!!!
So long and have a merry Christmas!!
So long, Y:h.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:01 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 433
fawkes4life says:
Awesome !
strange things happening though, on the extra stuff page, i cannot now pick up the eraser. Is this just my computer or has there been a change?
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:06 AM EST
Student
Points: 290
GoF fan says:
Its nice to read from JKR's site - long time since it was last updated. Cant wait for HP7. But i dunno how i'm gonna feel after HP7 comes out.
A very Merry Christmas to all the Harry Potter fans , HPANA and to JKR, of course!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:17 AM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3018
Veronica Smethley says:
Wow, I finally got to see the updates! Really cool! She's gonna finish writing the book in 2006 itself! And she's gonna update her diary everyday, this is very nice! I voted for the first question in the F.A.Q. poll.
Thanks for the update JKR! You rock!
Merry Christmas!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1968
Silverblood says:
I have waited for this update for SO long! The FAQ poll was brilliant! I couldn't choose which quistion I wanted to be answered because all of them were so good!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:38 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW! I'll check it! Loads of updates!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:45 AM EST
Snape's Advocate
Points: 7161
Snape's Bodyguard says:
I just checked it all out! I am glad to see that she gave us some news!
I hope that everyone has a very Harry Christmas!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 4:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1826
snapelupinfan says:
Yes, another Christmas present!!!!
I really like her sense of humour, just check out the answer about the Sorting Hat being a Horcrux!*laugh*
So, she starts writing in 2006, which means 2007 could be another great Harry Potter year: Book 7, movie 5... but what can we do in 2006?
Merry X-Mas to all of you!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 5:13 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 513
Prof. Abbas Dumbledore says:
yeahhh...about time
Jkrowling thank you
Merry Xmas every1
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 5:49 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 513
Prof. Abbas Dumbledore says:
FAQ pollz....i love them...i want to know how 2 destroy a horcrux....but really they are all good questions....Jk rowling, you evil person
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:01 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2857
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Goodee! It had been awfully quiet of late. Still, I don't think she had any chance of topping the news we got around this time last year.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:15 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
I just checked it out!
It is so exciting when she updates the site. And finally some news on book 7!
Merry Christmas everyone!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:18 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
What a fabulous christmas present!!!!!!! Thank you J K Rowling!!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:22 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
mr8boy says:
Yea great jk I like your style.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:25 AM EST
Points: 861
happy_firebolt says:
Yay Yay Yay! Merry Christmas everybody! I'll read it all tomorrow when I wake up. . .
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1615
Lord Neo says:
Boy I cannot wait for 07/07/07, That is the date on which she will release the book. I can bet my ass on it
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:33 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Thanks for posting this. I hope everyone has a chance to check it out. It is worth it!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1327
Draco_sgirl says:
Kool! i will so check it out right now! *goes to check site*
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:48 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
It's about time! I have been checking it everyday and I finally gave up a few weeks ago after Charlie's birthday but now she has come good!
Great addition!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1327
Draco_sgirl says:
I can't wait for book seven to come out but on the other hand i don't want it to end! it will be so sad when it does......
Anyway
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
Awesome! It seems as though it'll be coming closer.
Merry Christmas to everyone hear! (and to JKR!)
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 6:52 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
sneha_luvs_ron says:
Wow that's so cool i can't wait for the next book.I wanna see what happens to RON, HERMOINE, HARRY and GINNY!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 7:28 AM EST
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