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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: 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
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
It is so nice to see she is helping the less fortunate. I would like to do my part in bidding for the family tree.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 12:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Wow that is so amazing...Im sure there's a ton of fans out there who would love to get their hands on that family tree he he I know I would, I think its great that the proceeds are going to a good cause.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 1:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
amon says:
this potter has anything to do with harry , and if he has , doesn't mean Harry's dad is a bloodtraithor as Sirius was? Go to many questions in my hed now ...
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 4:05 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
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Points: 10343
Lady Lee says:
I remember reading about this and seeing this posted on some other site, Lexicon I think? and I remember thinking that Dorea and Charlus could be Harry's grandparents. I mean, the date would fit in and all that but it's great that we see how the families are all interconnected.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 4:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Cool! Good for JK and for us also... now we can see the Black family tree!!!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 4:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
She really is an awesome person. She seems to be tireless in her efforts to help people who are disadvantaged in some way or another. I only wish I had the capacity to follow her inspiration. It's a pretty cool item as well - I would certainly pay to own it, except that I'm sure I don't have nearly enough money to even buy a single charred corner.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 4:11 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 433
Witherwing's_Rider says:
That's sooooooooooooooooooo awesome!! i want it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 6:11 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
Good for JK! Helping the less fortunate. now doesn't that sound familar.....
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 6:11 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
I think, it is Brilliant to go out and help the needy and those that dont have the opportunity to read or get books.
Well done!
Jaystarr
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 6:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
How cool is it that she's made a family tree? ooh, i'd love to just look at it and study it all out to see who's related to who and how.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 978
Jaclyn Potter says:
JKR is so generous and nice! I am so glad she helps all of these needy people and charities!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
bruja-blanca says:
My husband toll me ones....I hope this ladie give you something back couse we spent to much money in HP stuff that we deservet....but when I see what she is doing ,donating all this stuf....her time and her art for a good think...I just feel like I help a little....thank you JKR.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 7:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 61
HPLoVeR10 says:
Cool. I wanna see it. Interesting that James's parents (Harry's grandparents) might be on it. Meaning Harry would be (distantly) related to Sirius, and also Malfoy.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 7:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
Cool! I wonder how much it will sell for. Probably a lot...
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 7:49 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 592
*_-Dumbledore-_* says:
Thats awesome if I had any money at all I would love to buy that... And its for a good cause...
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 7:54 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
HP&StarW says:
Rock on Jo Rowling! The Book Aid International were probably honored to get the Black Family Tree, not to mention, those many disadvantaged readers. That was a really nice thing to do. I'm sure everyone appreciated getting something from one of the most sought out authors of our time! You have to admit, J.K. Rowling is one of the best writers out there!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 8:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 913
MaeMuffin[DOT] says:
That's sssooooooooo awesome for JKR!!!!!!!!
She's reallly a good person.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 8:15 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
WHO IS CHARLES POTTER?
I've gotta know!
I've gotta know!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 8:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Dobby's_Cute says:
JK has been really busy with her donations and everything, so this is another amazing thing she is doing!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 9:00 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 58
NightRaine says:
Way to go JKR! Always feels good to support someone who actually cares in todays world :)
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
twilightlove says:
Wow! That is cool! I wonder how much that is going to be sold for. I would buy it but I don't know if I could afford it since there are probably a lot of Harry Potter fans out there who would like to own something like the black family tree. I wonder if I could use that for my school project. I need a family tree. guess that would nopt work out very well however because I am not exactly related to them. I wish I was but unless JK Rowling decides to write me into her books, then I will not be. I would like to be related though, because then I would know Harry Potter and then I would talk to him, but I am getting slightly off topic since I am writing about how I would like to know Harry Potter when this is supposed to be about the Black Family Tre eing auctioned off. I am done writing I guess, because I have run out of things to write about so I guess this is goodbye.....For Now!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 9:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
I love the idea of this benefit to get books to people that wouldn't have access to them otherwise! Yeah for JK and Harry Potter for being so great!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 213
hermownninny18 says:
That is awsome. A company should totally frame that or make it out to be some beautiful display of artwork, I would love to have that hang on my wall!!!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:04 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
If I only had the money! I hope that the lucky person to get their hands on it will put in a protective case or something!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 3:38 AM EST
Mistress of Enchantment
Points: 19636
Muse of the Aurors says:
Wow, it's always nice to see someone with her level of success doing as much as she can for others through charity, auctions, and donations.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 3:50 AM EST
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