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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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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Jo is really busy doing lot's of donations! Good for her, she's making a difference and helping other get a book to read.
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:24 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
This is so great..JKR really is a great person,she cares about other people too..It was a nice present too..Usefull if you ask me..
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1444
RIP_Sirus_and_Dumbledore says:
wow I love Jo, she's so amazing, she's always helping people in need!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1465
Moon Dragon says:
That is so cool I'd love to own that! I like it that Jo helps out charities!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
That looks so cool. Its great for JR to help out other people!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1083
JDPotter says:
Cool!! It's neat that she's helping lot's of charities!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:29 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9013
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Very nice. It would be fun to add that to the collection. I wonder what it will go for?
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
Just another example of how wonderful JK is. Not only is she allowing this to be auctioned off for a very good cause, but it just shows once again how much back-story she has on these books. It's one thing to have the story your writing and some additional information on the characters in the books, but to have info on characters we never see and are connected to the characters in the book is just amazing!!
I really wish I had the money to bid on this item....Hmmm...maybe I can talk hubby into spending out tax refund on it. Oh well, it probably wouldn't be enough even if I was able too. One can dream though!!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Jo's so nice to everyone! I wish I could see the actual layout of the Black Family Tree. I still can't believe that Sirius was related to the Malfoys...
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Thats great! Im glad that JK does all of this great stuff for charities!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:40 PM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
That is so sweet of her, doing things for donation!
I'm dying to know who is this Charles Potter, and his son... Is it just a coincidence like Mark Evans and Lily Evans?
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1111
Phoenix_Patronus says:
JK Rowling's seems to have her hands full on donations and and charity work. Good for her!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 54
StormOfTheCenturyLuvOfDR says:
Wow- WE owe her so much for making such great books but yet she keeps giving and giving!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:48 PM EST
Dumbledore's Protégé
Points: 3558
Harree Potter says:
That family tree is awesome. O.K., we over at the wizard war thread have already discovered that Charlus Potter and Dorea (from the tree) could not be Harry's grandparents because his grandparents were "very old" when they died, whereas Dorea died when she was 57.
So, it is possible that Charlus was Harry's great-uncle..
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:49 PM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9551
Mr. Big Shot says:
JK is nothing short of a miraculous writer . . . she should be named the 8th wonder of the world! how does she come up with all this stuff . . . stuff that will never be in the books, but play right along with it! I'm utterly amazed .. . too bad I'll never see it . ..
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:52 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 410
xLiLiax says:
Oh my God! I want to see that, I don´t have the money to get it, but... I´ve always wondered about who might be a distant cousin o something
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
That's great...J.K.R has been donating alot in time...that's what makes her such a wonderful person...and a great auther...:D:D:D...I love her...she's awsome...:D:D:D
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:55 PM EST
Long Way from Happy
Points: 2952
OEHFICE says:
That's Awesome! I would love to own that book, whoever wins the bid is one lucky person and it's all for a good cause. JK Rowling is so generous!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Thata pretty cool. It so cool that she has so much background information on everybody, I love it!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
I want that!I thought that was real cool J.K. showed a little family history of Sirius Black in OOTP.I think they should do that with everyone.However,I think everyone was in that family tree,it seems.
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 8:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1989
AncientJoy says:
If I am reading this right, Harry could very well be a Black? I know that his grandparents died very old, but couldn't that have just been his maternal grandparents? If not and Harree Potter is right, then it's still interesting to think that Harry is related to the Black family if only in marriage.
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 9:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
That is great for children of adults who want to read Harry Potter but don't have a chance. I am really happy they do that. It's amazing.
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 9:02 PM EST
Celebrity Stalker
Points: 5612
Roni <3 says:
I'm so glad she's donating things a lot lately. It would be just soooo amazing to have that Black Family Tree. That is actually so exciting... just to see it would be incredible. Ah I want it.
:P
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 9:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
That would be amazing to own. I would frame it and put it up on the wall in my house where people would see the most. If I was really rich I would bid for that. Too bad my parents haven't won the powerball!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 9:10 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2873
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
So, when and where does this auction take place, adn what is the expected price??!
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 9:11 PM EST
Squib
Points: 119
I Love Hermione! says:
cool but i wish they would show us some more of the black tree,and made it more legibal. I saw Charles Potter in there too, so maybe harry could be slightly in the family to.
Posted Jan 28, 2006 at 9:16 PM EST
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