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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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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
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Wow! That's so totally awesome! I always knew he loved to read, didn't you? That's a lot of money just to prove you like to read, though!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1597
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Oh my God! In swedish kronor it will be approximately 420.000sek! (3o.ooox14!!)Dan must be the happiest guy around!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 627
~DetailedDragon~ says:
Thats awsome! But who ever doughted that Dan read? I mean come on. But I'm glad the Family Tree went to someone who loves Harry Potter as much as we do. :)
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 6:53 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
Potters getting hotter says:
I wish i had that kinda money to buy it but if i couldn't have it i'm glad daniel got it. It shows how much he loves The books To pay that much for the tree.
**Join the HP read a thon**
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
oh my gosh! I was so surprised when I saw Dan bought this. He is such a sweet person and I'm glad he has it. He's awesome.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
Knights of Ni says:
Dan must really enjoy these books. Nice for the 50k, for a good cause.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 7:13 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 11
the guy says:
Way to go Danniel. Money is not his problem. I really don´t care you like or do not like to read the point is that you keep us happy with your exellent work.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 8:21 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
That just proves that Dan is one heck of a Harry Potter fan too! No one ever doubted that he didn't like reading, right?
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 8:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
Very generous of Mr. Radcliffe and congratulations to him for receiving the Family Tree and other memorable writings. It's wonderful for Mr. Radcliffe to promote reading as well.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 8:26 PM EST
Student
Points: 219
Veri_Lara says:
"I don't think that should have happened, he is wealthy and he is famous, someone more diserving and who doesn't have everthing he has should have bought it.. "
It went to the one giving more money, and that's Dan. There is no one who deserved it more than the person who gave more money to the auction, that's what matters here, the money they raised.
And "who doesn't have everthing he has should have bought it"? that person would have had to paid more than 30000, so I doubt that person would have being "poor" you know.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 8:46 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Whoever said Daniel doesn't like to read? And why does his mom have a different last name? Is she divorced from Dan's father? That's really neat though that Dan bought it.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 9:14 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Padfoots Escape says:
That's great that he bought it. And its even better that is all goes to charity
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 9:22 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4499
PowerGranger says:
Yeah, I too wonder if Dan will make this awesome item available for the viewing pleasure of us fans at some point. I do see him donating it to a museum at some point. As if we needed another reason to adore Dan -- this was a cool thing to buy for charity. Sure, he has an insane amount of money, but he (like JKR herself) certainly is generous with it. Good for him!
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 9:24 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Good for him, then. It shall be a collectible item, then. Well, mum knows best.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 9:26 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
Good for Dan. Im glad it went to him if it couldn't go to me : ) I wonder why people would say he doesn't like to read... I would think he would have extra motivation to read especially things Harry Potter related.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 9:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Man, if i had the dispensible cash, i'd have put a bid on it. however, i think it's awesome that dan won the bid. it just seems appropriate.
Posted Feb 23, 2006 at 11:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
I'm guessing this was all for charity. But that being said, well done. The money was well spent.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 12:53 AM EST
Son of Harry & Ginny
Points: 8984
James Sirius Potter says:
I think it's really great that Daniel bought the Black Family tree. I think he deserves is. But man he paid a LOT of money for it. CONGRATS DAN!!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 2:00 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
Daniel Radcliffe has to be the greatest young actor of his generation! He really does do his part for charity. And his passion for reading sets an amazing example for all the young Harry Potter fans.
I hope he always stays this way. And not turn into other child actors that turn to extreme measures to stay in the lime light!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 3:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
It's great that Daniel bought it! I think it's cool that he helped with the charity, and has a very unique item that will be a treasure in more ways than one. Good for you, Daniel! :)
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 4:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 712
i brake for thestrals says:
aw I'm glad he got it... I wanna see a scan of the whole thing though... share dan c'mon!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 5:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 712
i brake for thestrals says:
aw I'm glad he got it... I wanna see a scan of the whole thing though... share dan c'mon!
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 5:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
It's great that Daniel bought it! I think it's cool that he helped with the charity, and has a very unique item that will be a treasure in more ways than one. Good for you, Daniel! :)
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 5:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Excellent, I hope he publishes the full document on his website soon.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 8:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
wow HE buys whatever he wants to dudes.
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 9:48 AM EST
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