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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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Witch
Points: 748
Padfootgirlforever says:
Oh Wow! I hope whoever get's tells us what's on it, can't get much from the scans! Anyway nice of Jo to do it for Charity!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 8:23 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
That is awesome.
I would love to have that.
But of course I doubt I could get enough money to place a bid on that.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:01 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
That is really good of her, she does so many generous things. It's great that she can use her work to raise money for those in need. I would love to see the black family tree.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:12 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 423
Mrs.HarryJamesPotter says:
Good for her! I know she is busy with the book but she still takes time out to help others.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:20 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4651
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That is so cool! ARGH! I want the Black Family Tree Crest!
~Drish~
33 days till hp read-a-thon!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 9:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1574
Polgara7 says:
After looking at the close-up of the family tree, I noticed that Harry's grandparents as well as Neville's are on there. I wonder who else will be. I noticed names like Bulstrode and Crouch.
Hmmm, very interesting.
And wonderful of Jo to be so generous!
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Wow that's awesome !!! I found this part interesting- Intriguingly there is a Dorea (1920-1977) who married Charles Potter and had one child, a son. The time frame seems to be consistent with them being James' parents. Thats cool... mabye it is James' parents... I can't wait to see if they will show the whole chart...
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:39 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
That is totally wicked!!! I wish i could obtain a black family tree.
Posted Jan 29, 2006 at 10:58 PM EST
Every Flavored Bean
Points: 2881
the bean says:
That was sooo cool to look at. I wonder if that means that Charlus Potter married a black and had James. It's so odd how they are all cousins.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 12:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 541
ProfMM says:
I don't think it's odd that they're all related in some fashion or another - Sirius explained it in OotP when he said that anyone that wanted to remain pure blood had to marry someone they were related to in some way. I think it's pretty nifty that 1) JKR actually drew the whole thing out and 2) that she donated it to charity- very cool.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 12:36 AM EST
Squib
Points: 111
mysstyff says:
I heard that the tree implicates that Harry may be related to Voldemort!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 1:31 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
That is awesome! I would love to see the entire tree and see how everyone is linked in the family. It was interesting to see some familar last names there like Longbottom, Crouch and Yaxley!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 2:14 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
I really want this now! But I wont be able to afford it, so I can only hope that it will sell for lots and lots of money for the charity.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 4:09 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
Sorry for double posting, but I just looked at the new close-up scan and we can clearly see that the Potters, the Longbottoms and the Bulstrodes are on the family tree. Only as inlaws but still, quite a thing!!!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 4:16 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1895
Woofer says:
I think it is a really good thing that she is doing these kind of things. Good work Jo!!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 4:38 AM EST
Master of Mystery
Points: 3873
Major Threat says:
That's good about her donating to charity, then. :)
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 7:27 AM EST
Professor
(Moderator)
Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
Freaking WICKED! What I wouldn't give to own it! You know, JKR could probably have snagged even more money for the charity if she had just had it printed up as posters... I know she'd have at least one sale!!!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 7:27 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1040
Ariel Blackmuir says:
Well, the family tree is GREAT, JK is wonderful and the auction is such a great idea!
I've already written to BookAid to know how to attend the auction.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 7:58 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Thats pretty bad @$$, i love the look of the crest. HP rocks!!!!!!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:03 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
I_heart_Malfoy says:
J.K. is so awesome.....i love that she's always helping those in need....good for her!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:04 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
I would love to be able to get my hands on that! What a fabulous conversation piece and it would be so cool to look back at when you are re-reading the books! :o)
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:17 AM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7530
Allenoray Mozart says:
That's great Jo's donating things! She's really making a difference in the world!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:47 AM EST
Squib
Points: 192
Ovi-wan says:
I just wish that whoever is so lucky(rich) to obtain it, to be kind enough to send in some scans for all to see.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:51 AM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
That sure would be nice to have. I guess I need a better job
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 12:09 PM EST
Harry’s Egg, Dan’s Duck
Points: 4742
Pearl* says:
Whahoe! HPANA thanked me for my tip! I love them!
And of course the Family Tree is super-awesome... notice the burned bits, like cigarette stubs!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 12:21 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
There she goes again, that good hearted lady!! What a great thing to donate to a cause for children to read! Too bad you can't see but just a little corner of it!! I guess I'll just have to wait until the movie comes out or something to see the whole family tree!!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 12:50 PM EST
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