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FEBRUARY 22, 2006 at 9:32 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: BBC News via Yahoo! News
Reports online are stating that at last night's Book Aid International auction, the Black Family Tree that Harry Potter author JK Rowling sketched and donated
was bought on behalf of Daniel Radcliffe for £30,000 ($52,219).
Daniel also successfully bid on handwritten works by writers Iain Banks and Tom Stoppard.
Daniel's mother, Marcia Gresham, bid on his behalf at the auction & had this to say about Daniel and his reading:
This should put paid to anyone who says that Daniel doesn't like reading. Daniel hasn't stopped since he read the first Harry Potter book and he loves Iain Banks and Tom Stoppard.
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Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
AWww...thats cool news. And who thought that Daniel RAdcliffe didn't like to read?! HEHE. Thats a lot of money though...
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Does Dan actually have time to pick up a book these days? I mean come on...he's been all over the place with the movie and all the press and stuff. But that's great that he bid on all that great stuff.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1444
RIP_Sirus_and_Dumbledore says:
Hahaha... he bought the black tree.. how funny.. I'm so glad he's such a good fan.. it would suck if he wasnt..
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 823
Jynx says:
That's so cool that he bought the family tree. And who ever said that he didn't like to read?
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Muggle Executioner
Points: 5173
ThunderofHisSky says:
Who said Danielm doesn't know how to read??? And I really didn't see that coming!! I thought a rich private man would buy it.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 60
inmysimpleheart says:
I think it's super awesome that he bought them. I mean...to be in the movies and everything, and have whatever you want...and to still pay that much for something Harry Potter? Amazing.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 877
Jaci Scully says:
Yes, that is a cool thing for him to have. It'll make a great momento later in life. Do any of you watch or have heard of "Little House on the Prairie," the TV series? Well, Melissa Gilbert, the girl who played Laura, is now president of SAG? She has the costume dress she wore in the series framed over her fireplace (I have a friend whose dad was friends with Bruce Boxlietener, her husband...and so my friend got to go to their house and meet her...whatever, you don't care. :)) Anyway, that's just what this reminded me of. It's a nice, unique thing for Dan to have. Of course, eventually I don't doubt there will be print posters to buy for the masses, but hey, there's only one original!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:45 PM EST
Points: 662
Tina2005 says:
Ainhoa you took the words out of my mouth, but if I am not mistaken it was between CoS and PoA, the trashy papers posted an article about his parents taking him out of the HP franchise because his grades were low when he was at school, but of course this was untrue and it was debunked by his parents.
That is how this rumors started, but if you are a Dan fan you know from his letter that he loves to read, and he likes to read history books, the books that he reads are more for adult reading.
And her mother was trying say that Dan was getting these documents because he loves to read.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
I don't know if I am happy about this. I mean its great that he wants it, but does he really have to show us how much money he has to buy something like that?
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
I don't know if I am happy about this. I mean its great that he wants it, but does he really have to show us how much money he has to buy something like that?
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
I'm so happy he got the family tree. If anyones knows how meaningful it is it would be him. Besides if it's helping a good cause he definitely should have bought it.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Wow, that is cool! That is a lot of money for something like that, but it is all for a good cause and Dan has always helped when it comes to donations.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 6:56 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 358
Dave1988 says:
Nice one Dan Glad to see that you are Giving some Money to Charity Well done :)
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
I find it funny, the writter donates and the hero is buying it... I like the gesture, congratulation Dan, this is a master piece of work you have in your hands!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 745
Mrs._Sirius says:
Wow! how cool! I cant think of a better place for the family tree to be. And he was able to help charity too! I am again impressed!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:05 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
I love Mormon Boys says:
That is really neat! I wish that I could of had that but unfortunatly I am not as rich as Dan, I mean can you believe over 50,000 dollars! That's amazing!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:07 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 340
kjcrazy_bouthp says:
He's so looky to get that if only i had that kind of money! Oh Well!!! At least it went to someone who actually enjoys and know the harry potter books real well.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 340
kjcrazy_bouthp says:
He's so lucky to get that if only i had that kind of money! Oh Well!!! At least it went to someone who actually enjoys and know the harry potter books real well.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 221
beautiful_tragedy15 says:
HA! that's so great. hes such a cutie
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:14 PM EST
Queen of Magical Divas
Points: 4336
Ezzy says:
Unless Daniel comes out and says that he purchase it I do not believe it. Rumors are always flying around.
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Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 118
bother101 says:
Yes! I am so happy that he got the tree! He is so kind, generous, and sweet! I love him to death! Hopefully he will allow the fans to see the full tree.
I love you Daniel!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 932
ProngsForLily says:
Go Daniel! Its great that he bought that to aid people. He rocks! I Love Daniel!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:29 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 446
Phoenix Lament <3 says:
He likes to read? I thought he didn't....except for Harry potter books of course.....
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Who quetioned Dan's taste for reading?? Well on the other hand we now know for sure that Dan has BIG bucks but the good thing is that he gives to charuty and not spending it on bad things!! I love the fact that the Harry Potter bought that I mean who else?? Im glad it was him and not someone else (only if that someone was me then Id be ok)!!!Dan is so cool for buying it, but he had to pay a high price!!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
That's so cool! I'm not sure about the updates, but wouldn't it be cool if Dan had the map scanned and sent to the fan sites to admire?! He is such a sweetheart!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Student
Points: 247
RioWeasley12 says:
No doubt that Daniel loves reading for he protrait Harry well!!!
I very dispointed to those who say that daniel is not fond of reading!!!
Well Good for daniel to get a chance to own the Black family tree!!!
You Rock Daniel!!!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 7:41 PM EST
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