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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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Points: 53
Chloe_Granger says:
Aww, GO DAN! Well that just shows some people, just because he does the films dosent mean that he dosent read the books. Well good choice!
#I love dan!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:58 AM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
That is good. The more money people bid on, the more will go to the charity. Also who did actually say that Daniel Radcliffe didn't like to read? I don't remember anyone saying that.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 8:23 AM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
Does seem like he just bought them to prove a point. I dont know why but im annoyed he bought them...i would have refered it if it was someone else. He already stars in HP. Bah i dunno, shows how much money he has to be able to bid on that and other things, lucky sod *laughs*
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 8:29 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
Horcrunks says:
At least someone responsible and cares for it bought it, I thought some rich snobby collector was going to outbid everyone.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 8:31 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
HP&StarW says:
That was so generous of Dan to buy the Black's family tree....If you have the money, then go for it! I'm glad Dan was sweet enough to purchase it, but then again, he supports such important events. He deserves out full respect!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 8:57 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
That is some kind of souvenir he has now after starring in the films! Of course he bid on other things too! I think it's a testimony for good books. If you don't enjoy reading, but you find a great book that interests you, one could become an avid reader!!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 9:16 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1040
Ariel Blackmuir says:
This is so great, because it's for charity, all these money will go to help a lot of people. Good for Dan and JK!
Wish he shares the tree with us all, somehow. I am sure he will!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 9:32 AM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
That is just awesome. I'm sure he is thrilled to win that thing. Book and movie history combine at that moment in time. I sure would like to get my hands on that family tree.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 9:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Dan is awesome he's got the tree and it's all for charity!!!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 9:59 AM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
That is so cool that Daniel Radcliffe bought it! I'm sure he will do the right thing and will post the information on it online for his fans!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 10:03 AM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
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Points: 10343
Lady Lee says:
No kidding? Dan bought the family tree? Boy, what a great souvenir to have after the movies are done! I'd love to have that to show off but I'm not sure I would let the world know!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 10:41 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 616
Ganriki says:
Who doubted that Radcliffe liked to read? At least this is some sort of confirmation that Radcliffe likes the Harry Potter series. Hmmm ... I wonder if he will publish a photograph or a complete scanned version of the Black Family Tree on his website.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 10:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1601
Silhouette says:
He bought it? How unfair... I would have wanted that *laughs*
Nothing to comment really, as I even don't know who Iain Banks and Tom Stoppard are.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 11:01 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
nymphy lupin says:
Great! i agree, it's great that dan knows what he's doing and doesn't just learn his dialogs but really plunges into the topic...cool!!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 11:41 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 53
CatchThatSnitch says:
That is so cool. He is so sweet!! Anyone who does something that nice for charities deserves to be totally rich. But it is also sort of sill because he will get to see the real live version of it when they begin to film the scenes at Number 12 Grimmauld Place for the OoTP!!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 1:09 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
Lady Radcliffe<3 says:
Wow!
When I read that it made me really happy and I don't know why!
Go Dan!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 1:10 PM EST
Points: 1625
Horcrux_Destroyer says:
Well I always knew Dan liked to read... especially Harry Potter books... but well Im glad that the family tree made so much money...
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 1:58 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
I_heart_Malfoy says:
Wow...lots of money...well anyway...yay for dan...but whats with the questioning of if he reads?
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
Potter-Addict says:
Well, we didn't doubt about that! He even read Zola, so courageous of him!! Daniel, oh my god, he's such a good boy! So generous!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 2:52 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
Who the heck would ever think that Dan doesn't like to read? That is like so ridiculous. But I am shocked that Dan's mom bought the family tree. It would be very interesting what he'll do with. Maybe like plaster it in his home or something like that.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 3:59 PM EST
Nightingale's Song
Points: 3577
Angel Lei says:
I think it's great that Dan bought the family tree.
He always does alot for charities which is great, and I'm glad it went to a cast member.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 4:17 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
It's great that he bought something Jo donated to a charity auction. Kind of like Dan and Jo are teaming up together. I don't know who said Daniel didn't like to read. It is obvious that they don't know him very well.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 4:33 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Padfoot. says:
That's really cool! Go him. : )
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 4:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
I wonder why he would want the Black Family Tree drawing for. . . .We already knew he likes to read.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 5:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
Awww thats so cute he bought the tree! Goodness im glad he has it a little something extra to remember his hp days =]
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 5:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Holy Cow!!! I would have never expected Dan to win the Black Family Tree ever. That's a lot too!! $52,219 dollars. Wow!!! Congradulations Dan. That was very nice of your mom to do for you while you are gone and filming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I have to say, he is so lucky to have a mom this nice, and to think of you too!!!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 5:53 PM EST
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