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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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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
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Awesome.
I checked the site out last night! It was quite thrilling to read, actually. I like the new rumours - haven't heard them before though. I like the theory (now disproven, however) that the hand would be used to kill Lupin. I have other ideas on the matter of the hand...
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 580
KarateKid says:
I don't want book 7 to come out! *Runs away and cries* :'(
I'll go check her site updates now...
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:15 PM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
Yes!!! That's excellent news. The sooner she starts writing, the sooner we'll get to read it. :-D I hope it'll come out in 2007. I think I can wait that long. :-)
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:27 PM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
Wow. Now I seriously can't wait for the last book to get published. It's gonna be amazing, can't wait! But then again it will be over.. :(
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2349
PHOENIX5625 says:
Yes she updated something. Can't wait for the last book. I pick the second poll question because thats going to be really important in the last book, not so much the other 2.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:51 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
Yey! Can't wait to chech that out...its been a long time since it was updated!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:56 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
If plans remain on schedule a 2007 release seems inevitable. God, I love J.K. Rowling so much. She is so intelligent and thoughtful.
Merry Christmas to her and to everybody else.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1941
tsvety says:
Yes! Yes! Yes! She'll start book 7 in January! And she'll finish it in 2006! Can't wait for the new website... Oh and Merry Christmas to you all!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 486
thesuperHHRfan113 says:
Hmm.... book 7.... finally! After 10 years (is it ten?) we finally find out what happens!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:19 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 503
Zauber says:
Thats so cool that she is starting the seventh book in January.Thats a really nice effect you've put on the screen , the little Christmas tree and stocking.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Ohh I cant wait!! It will be a very bitter sweet day when book 7 comes out. What would our lives be without HP!?!?
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
New allready? That is great!
I'll check out her web page staight away!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:41 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
That is so nice of her. Mery chirsmas.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I saw the site last night. It is great. I really hope she can finish the book in 2006. Check out the FAQ poll.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I had a feeling she was going to update her site for us for the holidays! Not as good as last year's treat, but I'm sure it'll be good! Got to check it out!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 2:03 PM EST
Squib
Points: 121
nabsterno1 says:
Thats cool. I hope every goes onto the website its realy cool that shes getting into the festiv spiret.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 2:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
x-Adorkable-x says:
Totally going to check this out. I've been waiting for the update for ages, FINALLY it comes =) I hope theres some good stuff in there though, I need to know as much as I can bout Book 7.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 2:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
*StarDust* says:
Yay! I'm gonna look at it right now!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 2:43 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1175
hermyfreak says:
Finally, an update! I've been waiting for this forever, it's always fantastic to hear from Jo! i I completely agree with her with the bittersweet ending. Mrs. Rowling, if your reading this (yeah I know she's not) you rock and so does your site.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 2:54 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 523
one of the marauders says:
Sweet but "Let's face it, writing is he*l." --William Styron I want and i dont want to read the last book it is hard to think this is the last (offical) Harry Potter book.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
Oliver_Wood_is_my_idol says:
Yes! I've been waiting for updates! happy holidays everyone!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:24 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
Brittany** says:
OH MY GOSH.............I am so excited but sad at the same time to.It sucks that this book is going to be the end because then when the movie is done there goes everything to look forward to that is Harry Potter. Harry Potter is awesome and i am going to miss him! Good Luch with the Harry Potter book cannot wait to read it!
Brittany
*Squib Lady*
Harry Potter ROCKS!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:36 PM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
Woah! released in 2006 thats...Im outta words! wow thats awesome and oh my cow im having butterflies already!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 971
IceQueen. says:
I love updates. I love anything new! Merry Chrimbo JKR =D
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:44 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
Voldemorts Adviser says:
Ohmigod! That is so cool! I can't believe it I have to check it out. She's going to start writing in January? That is brilliant! I cannot wait for book seven to come out:D Pity it's the last one though..... I don't know what I'm going to do when it comes out and then theres no more books to wait for.....No more Harry Potter:(
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:51 PM EST
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