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JANUARY 19, 2006 at 7:58 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: BBC
Aaron Lambert, a security guard who stole two copies of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been sentenced
to four-and-a-half-years for a firearms offence connected to the theft of the book before it was released.
Judge Richard Bray said at the sentencing:
You realised the books had considerable potential value. It was only through the good services of the press and police that fans of Harry Potter - both young and old were able to read the book without their pleasure being polluted by the premature publication of the plot.
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Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
GOOD! He deserves to be punished for what he did. I would have been devestated if the story had been leaked before i read it, spoils the pleasure of reading it. Bet he wont be hired as a security guard again. *scowls* GRRRR!
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 8:06 AM EST
Squib
Points: 173
Harry and Ginny says:
Oh... Why they so stupid?????
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 8:07 AM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4665
Hoots says:
That was so crazy. 4 1/2 years is a pretty long time. Thank god the book wasn't released early.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 8:09 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Slave
Points: 9375
Rados says:
I'm glad h got sentenced...heck, I'd still be throwing a fit if he had gotten the plot out to the public. ^_^
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 8:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
I'm glad. He deserves that!
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 8:25 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3423
Orchid says:
I'm glad the man was caught and that it prevented the story from leaking out to the fans. But 4.5 years? I don't think you get that much for burglary or if you rob someone!!
They should make the guy pay a really big fine instead and give the money to charity.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 8:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2878
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
4 1/2 years seems a long sentence. I hope that it was a serious offence with the fire-arms or I think that our legal system was perhaps a little harsh in that case.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 8:44 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
GOOD this should have been a much longer sentance for firearms, as well as trying to spoil the release of Half blood prince.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 8:46 AM EST
Snape's Dream
Points: 3173
Wicked Witch says:
Yipee! The law system works! I hope he learned his lesson.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 8:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 972
animagus_1 says:
I am glad that he has been punished, it would have been awful to have the book spoiled for us - but I agree - people who commit manslaughter or kill kids while driving under the influence get less than this!! A little perspective on things is called for I think.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 9:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1483
DragonTattoo says:
four and a half years.... wait, he used firearms? I thought he just stole it... well, I can understand the sentance if he used guns, for a minute I thought that he was being sentenced unfairly for a moment...
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 9:00 AM EST
Squib
Points: 105
Natalie<3 says:
I think he deserved it...Bad, bad man!!
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 9:08 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Why would someone want to dissapoint the world like that? Seriously? You'd be remembered as "the guy who stole Harry Potter" and have to deal with the wrath of millions of Potter fans-which, might have been a better sentence, release him into a room filled with Die-Hard Potter fans, and see how you come out.
Hoots-I love you avatar!
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 9:12 AM EST
Ron's Secret-Keeper
Points: 3381
Hermione Puckle says:
Good! I'm glad, serves him right mwahaha!
They are selfish!
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 9:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
gubbyfish says:
I hope this will serve as a lesson to any other idiots who might be thinking to commit this crime for our beloved final book. Because you know book 7 will bring out all kind of craziness!
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 9:26 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9045
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
About time and well deserved. Hard to believe that someone would go to all this trouble when just waiting a short time would satisfy any curiosity and avoid any personal problem. If he intended to spoil things, then he should have gotten a stiffer sentence. At least he won't be around when Book 7 comes out.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 9:46 AM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9552
Mr. Big Shot says:
4 1/2 years . . . that's a long time, but I don't like thieves so I guess I'm in the middle on this one, 4 1/2 might be a bit too long, but he deserves it, maybe he'll learn his lesson and WORK for a living, like everyone else
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 9:50 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
Good...get 'em.
Stealing is stealing, but this just seemed so petty and greedy to me. He wanted money and publicity. What a creep...
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 10:00 AM EST
Points: 134
White Dragon says:
.... 4 and half years... what pity for spoiling themselves.
"You realised the books had considerable potential value. It was only through the good services of the press and police that fans of Harry Potter - both young and old were able to read the book without their pleasure being polluted by the premature publication of the plot."
This is pure corruption! I cant some judge would say that!
The books aren´t that important! They are simple objects, these men would have only 1/2 sentance if you ask me... and even with firearms.... prison is more worse place than any other...i think.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 10:04 AM EST
Squib
Points: 193
godricgryffindor90 says:
Why would anyone want to steal the 6th book when they can buy it at a really cheap price. I don't understand, now they have to face 4 years in prison over 2 books... really good books.. ok maybe it does make sense.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 10:05 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
I have two things to say! One I have to tell Rados and Hermione Puckle that I love their avatars!! Tonks + Lupin! Finally someone says it-Ron + Hermione because you've actually read the books! Of course, Harry + Ginny! YES, I love it!! The other thing is, he deserves the sentence he was given! Bad, Bad security guard for being a thief! You get punished-4 1/2 years for you!
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 10:05 AM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3159
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Geesh, if only people would just learn to wait...now he has to spend four years and will probably miss the release of B7...and all for a sneal peek he didn't end up getting anyhow. Unbelievable!
*The MRS*
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 10:28 AM EST
St. Mungo's little helper
Points: 2471
Manfred says:
I feel kind of sorry for him... 4½ years in prison... imagine that... :(
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 10:33 AM EST
Student
Points: 249
hermy1snape says:
He deserves it! He had to have known how much a copy of that book would have cost him or he wouldn't have taken it. At least the story wasn't ruined. That would have been horible.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 10:39 AM EST
Squib
Points: 114
daniel fawaz says:
Oh dear lord! Four and a half-years! It's good that the book wasn't releassed but the poor man! In my oinion, we all do mistacks and we should be forgiven sometimes! No budy is perfect you know! I would give him another chance but if he repeted the action he must sertenly be puneched severly!
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 10:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 688
02colemange says:
I think 4 and a half years is a long long time...I wonder whether it would have been different if it was another book.
Posted Jan 19, 2006 at 10:45 AM EST
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