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JANUARY 28, 2006 at 8:20 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: News Tip
JK Rowling
, along with other renowned authors, has donated handwritten work to be auctioned off for the benefit of Book Aid International. The organization is responsibile for "putting books into the hands of the world's most disadvantaged readers."
The Harry Potter author has put up for auction a drawn layout of the Black Family Tree, which was first introduced to readers in (the fifth book) Order of the Phoenix, that reveals members of the wizarding community not previously mentioned in the series -- although with familiar surnames. The Daily Telegraph has recently released a portion of this drawing and scans of their article are available online, courtesy of TLC.
The items are to be auctioned on the 21st of February -- click here for more information. Thanks to Pearl for the tip!
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Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
That's a pretty cool donation, something different than she has generally done in the past as opposed to signed books. (Not that there's anything wrong with signed books, Faranth knows I want one desperately along with everyone else) but I do think it's really cool that she's doing something slightly different. It's too bad we can't see the whole thing. Maybe the buyer will be allowed to show it once it is bought...we can hope.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1554
salutatem dicit says:
You really have to look at the 3th row! have you noticed the names Potter, Longbottom and crouch?! Weeiiiird!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:30 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1102
Fire Phoenix says:
Very iteresting, I thought of drawing a familytree of the blacks from the book my self but I haven't got time till now but with the pic o jo's I maybe abel to do something over the sports hollyday in a week you'll here of it when I've finished .
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:34 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
I like what she's doing with all the charity.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:40 AM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
Wow! That is sooooooo cool! I hope she makes a lot of money that will go to the charity!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1582
ALLI8 says:
That's cool. i wonder what it looks like.....i wonder who will buy it?! congrats to jkr, she donnates so much!
Alli8~
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:59 AM EST
Squib
Points: 172
*~HasTheEndComeTooSoon~* says:
Well Done Jo!!!
Its good to see people doing things fo charity plus it entises them to read!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:00 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
That would be amazing to get! I am really glad that even though she is like super rich now, she goes out and donates to charities.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:13 AM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
I sooooooo hope that soon enough we get to see all of it....it might reveal a couple of secrets!! Plus Jo is so nice to everyone auctioning such an important item.....Good on you!!! Hope it goes for a lot so it will help lots of people!!!!!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:20 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 2
death_eeter_most_want3d says:
i think JK's doin' a great job for "some of the worlds most disadvantaged readers
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:24 AM EST
Ron's Secret-Keeper
Points: 3381
Hermione Puckle says:
Wow that is so cool! and you can see that most of the Purebloods are related there is loads of people we know on their (well people with the last names of those weknow)
Bulstrode, Flint and even Potter!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:30 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
Wow JK is so good doing lot of new stuff!!!!!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:36 AM EST
Student
Points: 214
10² says:
Id love to see the family tree. If only i had enough money!
JK is such a great person
I hope the person who buys it lets us see the whole thing!!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:43 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
Once again, JKRowling's knowledge of her world never ceases to amaze me. She even included the cigarette burn hole, promps to Mrs. Black.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:59 AM EST
Student
Points: 290
hairypawter90 says:
That's awesome that Jo is doing all sorts of donations. I wish I could have that family tree, I would hang it up in my house! I wonder how much will end up being paid for it. Hopefully she will keep doanting items!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:02 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
hey,
yeah, thats really good of her, GO JKR!!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:05 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
Magical Teapot says:
This is so cool. Some lucky person will have to pay alot of money for that definately. I wish we could see the whole thing.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:21 AM EST
Head
Points: 611
JulyGirl says:
when do we get to see the entire thing? it looks really cool but the dates for James Potter's parents seem off. I thought wizards lives for longer than humans.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:26 AM EST
Student
Points: 200
hogwarts#1boy says:
Oo thats really kool shes been donating a lot of things to people!! kool
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:27 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
Potter-Addict says:
Jo is very busy with all donations, that's great! She's really generous! I much would like to see that!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:28 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1097
Octavian Petronius says:
That is sure to have a lot of support. It is excellent that she is making such things available to help those less fortunate. It sets a good example for all of her readers.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:29 AM EST
Student
Points: 274
x!xLizzix!x says:
Well I for one so want my hands on that. Obviously. Who doesn't want it. Pity I don't have the kind of money they'll be looking for for it. Life sucks. Auch well... Back to the drawing board for ideas on how to get my hands on it. Obviously just bidding for it isn't going to work. Heehee.
Lizzi
xox
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:36 AM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Thats is so great that she helps others in need!Goofd
for her thatshe is using fame to help people.It would be great if everyone was like that!
Go jo!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:50 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5268
Weesa says:
That's really nice of her. It's to bad we can't see the whole thing in the scan. I saw Longbottom on there, does that mean Neville and Sirius are related?
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:52 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 46
iAmChoChang<3 says:
Wow, J.K Rowling seems sooo nice, shes always making donations and stuff, how sweet!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 11:57 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 32
sweet_hermione says:
WOOW!! Thats so cool! I want that,it would be amazing! JK Rowling is so great.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 12:04 PM EST
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