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FEBRUARY 1, 2006 at 2:22 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: BBC
Harry Potter author JK Rowling and children characters Paddington Bear, Mowgli from the Jungle Book and Winnie the Pooh will help Queen Elizabeth celebrate
her 80th birthday in June. The party celebrations will include three thousand children as guests and take place on Sunday, June 25th at Buckingham Palace.
Jo had to this to say about the invitation:
I can think of no better way to mark the Queen's 80th birthday than with a party for children at the Palace with some of the best loved characters from children's literature. Harry and I are very much looking forward to attending, particularly as we understand that, despite his alleged membership of the aristocracy, Lord Voldemort has not been invited.
Children between four and 14 in the UK can apply for tickets online at CBBC Newsround and those who win will get three tickets each so they can take a friend or sibling and an adult.
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Head Girl
Points: 466
Claire Bear luvs Potter says:
Happy birthday to the Queen! Hope JK has fun at her party.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:35 PM EST
Squib
Points: 141
ILoveHarry!!! says:
That's amazing, I wish I was one of the kids who were attending. I actually think it would be cool to see Voldemort there and a battle occur between Harry and him, just kidding!!!!! That is still an amazing honour to be invited!! The Queen is so nice to have a party like this.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:36 PM EST
Points: 17
y_r_u_so_dumb says:
Wow! I didn't realize that JKR had so many best friends, all ready to wish her the best on any given occasion. Invited to the Queen's birthday party? CONGRATULATIONS! Been honored as Author of the Year? CONGRATULATIONS! Wipe your @$$ with a fresh roll of paper? CONGRATULATIONS! When does this insanity stop???
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2081
kermittounette says:
Always a little bit of humor into what she's saying! And some of you, little kids, can be there! First I don't have the age required and second it's too far away from here.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Original of the Species
Points: 4365
Spell Weaver says:
I wish I could attend (or at least my son) :) Sounds like it is going to be pretty fun. What a special, historical, event, the Queen's 80th birthday! I love what Jo had to say. She is so witty.
Harry and I are very much looking forward to attending, particularly as we understand that, despite his alleged membership of the aristocracy, Lord Voldemort has not been invited.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 94
JenT says:
Its cool to hear news about JKR.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
That sounds so wonderful for the wee ones!! I wonder if it will be Dan going for Harry or if they're going to find another to take his place since he's so busy right now.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:50 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 314
I'm Rad says:
that's cool I would have loved to party with the queen
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:51 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
HAHAHAHA! Lord Voldemort is not invited! That's the highlight of my day! That's sweet!
~Drish~
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:53 PM EST
Student
Points: 250
big_chips says:
That's so cool. I wish I could go, but the tickets are probably already sold out by now.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 6:59 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
thekman786 says:
Wow. I wish i could go to that party. I want those tickets!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:00 PM EST
Dancing in the Rain
Points: 3120
~*harry's girl*~ says:
Wow! That's really cool. It seems like such an honor, although I do not know if it really is seeing as I live in the U.S. and don't really know much about the Queen of England. Darn. I wish I lived in England. I would've just made the cut.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 640
RMSginnay says:
That is a ridiculous amount of kids at a party, heaven help the baby sitters...
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:02 PM EST
Dumbledore's Protégé
Points: 3558
Harree Potter says:
Did I read that right? Mowgli and Winnie the Pooh will attend the queens birthday?? Is Huck Finn and the Hunchback of Notre Dame invited aswell? (Pshhh.... English!)
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
My God!!! she's 80 years old??!!!
No way!!!!!!!
jajja good 4 JK!!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:06 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Haha...
She's so funny. That's interesting - the Queen's turning 80? Who's the next queen gonna be, and when? Oh gosh, well, it sounds interesting enough...
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
The quuen that's insane i wish i could go but i am way too old!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:11 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 498
Hawk Nelson fan says:
Wow! That is such an honor ,I think she is so so so lucky to do that. That would be so cool to say to people like Hey, I am going to the Queen's B-day party.....
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 173
Harry Potter lover2010 says:
It's really great!! I'm so happy for JK!!!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:16 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 666
Saquerus Lezzier says:
It is so incredible how JK Rowling has much more money than the queen of england. It should be very honorable to be at her birthday party.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:18 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 575
Canis Diris says:
I know it's great that she is having a birthday but I really wouldn't want to go if I could but if I was invited that would be a different story. Maybe if Emma Watson was there, that would give me something to look forward to. Anyway Happy Birthday Queen Elizabeth.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 822
I love HP says:
Its very nice of her to do such a genourous thing.I wish i could meet her or better yet meet prince william!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:26 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
Lady A says:
I am soooooooooooooo glad Lord Voldemort won't be exposed to all those Muggles. Think of the damages!
Go, JKR! It's not every day you get invited to a Queen's birthday party.
Wish I could get those tickets.
Happy birthday, Queen Elizabeth!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2559
TonksUSA says:
That is so sweet! I'm glad the queen decided to do something meaningful for kids.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
hey
that is soo cool that children can go to her party!
I would love to go but I cant
well I hope that the party turns out great
GO J K ROWLING! I LOVE YOU!
I feel sorry for Lord Voldemort though hahahahaha!
-Lizzy
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1479
Newest Mrs. Weasley says:
I can only wish that I could wake up, half my age and British. Kind of like the reverse of 13 going on 30...
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
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