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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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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
Squib
Points: 130
the_dragon_reborn says:
Yay! It's been ages since she updated her site with real stuff. I havn't read the questions yet but I hope their good ones. JK rocks!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 7:45 AM EST
Muggle Executioner
Points: 5173
ThunderofHisSky says:
That's fantastic.I just hope my Internet can bear the not text-only version.Well,if it is slow,the text only version is OK.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 8:04 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
Cool! And on behalf of Norway i would like t apologise for the blimp who put out that dumb rumor...
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 8:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
That looks realy cool. Happy Holidays!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 8:05 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 779
Iloveemma214 says:
Cool, i cant wait for news to start rolling in! merry christmas everyone, im only on here because i got up so early and noone will get up with me to open presents!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 8:21 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 381
Q.S says:
I don't celebrate christmas but I do like this site. Hope A good happy new year to everybody. Lovely and a very quick year.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 8:21 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 87
Remous Lupin says:
Which was the most informative answer in your opinion. I think it was the one about Aunt Petunia
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 8:57 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 677
Bill' says:
Cool! Jo you are the best. We all kow this! And like I said in the last post about Jo's website: I think it is cool that she write and inform about the book and her life.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 9:05 AM EST
Weasley is My King
Points: 5042
HarryPotterGeek says:
] I can't quite imagine life without Harry.
Did anyone else cry at that? I did.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 9:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
Merry Christmas everyone at HPANA! Have a great day! Thanks JK Rowling for spreading some Christmas cheer! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!~
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 9:37 AM EST
Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
Thast awesome!!! I love when she updates her site. YAY, book7 is comming.....in 2006. Thats sweet. Thats like a really good Christmas present. Merry Christmas to everybody!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 9:46 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 666
Saquerus Lezzier says:
Wow!! Thats awesome!!! Congratulations to you too, JK Rowling!! Im going to check out what JK Rowling has done with her place.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 9:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1483
DragonTattoo says:
I should check that out. I like christmas you know... and I know more about the religion now that I have taking Myth and Bible ^____^ I feel smart
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:09 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 314
I'm Rad says:
When the seventh book gets published it'll be a sad moment. Like jk rowling said " it will all be over at last and I can't quite imagine life without Harry." which is true. Lets just all hope that Dan, Emma, and Rupert will make the hp movies until it's ended. Well until then MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 978
Jaclyn Potter says:
It is finally coming out! I am so excited but at the same time do not want it to end!
She is so sweet to put up this Christmas wish!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:34 AM EST
Student
Points: 232
Midnight_Amethyst says:
I think she deserves a break. With a book and a movie coming out in the same year (as well as taking care of a young baby and two other children), she deserves to be allowed some room to breathe, relax and just take this last book one step at a time. Don't rush her! We want this one to be good as it will be our last, right?
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:46 AM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
Wow! Updates are great! Im kind of skeptical about the parts where she discusses "all be over at last and I can't quite imagine life without Harry."
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:53 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 479
jenjen220 says:
YAY!!! What an excellent Christmas present to the Harry Potter fan base!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 10:56 AM EST
Dumbledore's Protégé
Points: 3558
Harree Potter says:
Thanks to everyone who let us know. - Hehe, that was me. At 12:15 I noticed an update, nobody had the news story for hours though. Great updates. I love the Aunt Petunia rumour dispelling one.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 11:02 AM EST
Charmed One
(Moderator)
Points: 4838
Ginnyw says:
Excellent updates on Jo's website :) Merry Christmas Jo and to all your family :)
Prongs_Rides_Again, Im not sure if anyone has answered your question about the dark mark chapter, but just in case - Jo said in an interview that she had to re-write that chapter several times, and thats why it almost broke her will to go on.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 11:15 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
Wooo hoooo! I found this last night. I was hoping for a gift from JO!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 11:23 AM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
Write Book 7 in 2006?
I bet the publish date will be 7/7/07.
I can wait, and yet I can wait, because I don't want it to end and yet I have to know the end.
Oh Lord. I don't think I can take it.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 11:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 854
Khay says:
Merry Christmas everyone at HPANA! Have a great day! Thanks JK Rowling for spreading some Christmas cheer! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to EVERYONE!!!
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Extra's for the holidays!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 11:44 AM EST
Student
Points: 241
rooinek says:
Wow, it's great to her from her! And what a nice Christmas surprise. Looks like I need to go visit the site.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 11:44 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I saw this and it was really great. Sounds like things are coming along. Like she said, it is both happy and sad.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 11:46 AM EST
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