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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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Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
Thanks for posting this. I hope everyone has a chance to check it out. It is worth it!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:15 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
I knew it I knew it!! I've been checking all day for updates to her site. We knew because last Christmas she also had updates. Okay, so when's the door opening? :)
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:18 AM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3018
Veronica Smethley says:
I'm gonna cry, the site is not opening in my comp, not even the text-only, I wanna see the updates!!!! HELP!!!!!
-Veronica Smethley
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
Oh yeah! I've checked this one earlier. It was cool. Reading Jo's writings are so enjoyable for me. Easy going and humorous, but mysterious and serious as well. Can't wait for book 7!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:25 AM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
I can't believe this! She is going to finish it in 06 I thought it would totally be in 07! I wonder what the surprise will be!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:27 AM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
I chose the first question about the Secret Keeper. I've been dying to know what will happen to Grimwauld Place now! But you're right, it was hard to choose.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:28 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Veronica Smethley there are 2 JkR sites... if www.jkrowling.com doesn't work, try www.jkrowling.net
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:30 AM EST
Points: 10161
GodricGryffindor says:
yes! I'm so glad she updated the site. And the way she said "2006" will be the year I write book 7 makes it almost 100% that book 7 will be out in 2007!
I can't wait to see what "plans" she has for the site (like she said in the very cool new Diary section that she added)
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:42 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
atreyu's heir says:
I chose the second, I always felt like she could have elaborated a bit more on the subject of horcruxes.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:42 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5162
Weesa says:
After seeing the updates it just made me all the more impatient to read book seven. I can't wait, especially knowing she'll start writing next month or should I say maybe after next weekend.
Happy Holidays To All!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 12:44 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Yay! Im gonna go check it out right now. It wasnt that good before.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:01 AM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO JK AS WELL!
i am tracking Santa and he was already at London England so all the Brits and Harry got their presents already.
GAH 06 is going to make me sad now that i know HP is coming to an end...
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:05 AM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2755
Dobby says:
Oh, i am so excited. If shes starting to write it in '06, maybe we'll see it in '07?
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
Wow that's so cool i can't wait for the next book although it will be bittersweet.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:13 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 83
Prongs_Rides_Again says:
Did she mean "The Dark Mark" was the chapter that nearly broke her will to go on? I dont get it, that chapter had nothing bad in it..? Anyways, I'm sad HP is coming to and end, just as long as she doesnt kill off Harry I will be happy.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:16 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Awww...thats nice!! Merry Christmas to everyone!! haha...its good to know that JK Rowling is finally updating her website..ive been waiting for a longgg timee...good to read some new info
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:17 AM EST
Points: 0
Loonie says:
Did anyone notica that you can move an object in the Fan Sites page?
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:17 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1918
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
OH good... she's starting to write soon... I hope she hurries and writes it quickly... I need to know what happenes in book seven!!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:35 AM EST
Squib
Points: 103
onelove says:
I wonder if she has picked a title for book 7 yet...
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:37 AM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
I hope that Jo tells us the title for Book 7 soon! I'm just glad that she's going to start writing in January! Hooray!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:42 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 406
GinnyPotter6 says:
That's awesome!!! =)!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 1:42 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
That's fantastic. I love her site.
And it is great that the last book is making its way in 2006. I can't wait to read her progress on the seventh book. I can't wait for the next movie also.
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 2:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Yes I alreday read it! I cant wait for her to finish book 7!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 2:51 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
I'm definetly going to check this out! Go JKR!
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 2:51 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Awww.. *sniff* Yeah.. Finally, Book 7 is almost coming.. We're going to be happy and sad at the same time..
Anyway, Merry Christmas JKR and to everybody here in HPANA!=)
Posted Dec 25, 2005 at 3:13 AM EST
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
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