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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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Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Hmm..That was a good thing,Dan reads a lot..I like to read too,when i have the chance..
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 10:40 AM EST
Witch
Points: 622
*Hermione!* says:
WOW!! That's amazing. That is so wicked I always did wonder what the family tree looked like. Of course, she can't have done all of it- it said in the book it had gone back for, like, fourteen centuries or something but what I wouldn't give for that...
That is just sssooo cool I wish I could see it!!!!!!!
*Hermione!*
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 10:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
That is awesome. What a good thing.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 10:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Heiress_ to_Slytherin says:
Aww that is so cute, and who said that Dan doesn't like to read, of course he does, he even said that when he does read the books, that he can see himself doing it all!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 10:51 AM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
WOW that is freaking cool! I would never have thought it would be Dan who got the tree.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 10:52 AM EST
Squib
Points: 173
Harry Potter lover2010 says:
I'm really glad he bought it. At least a true Harry Potter fan got it!!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:09 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
I didn't really doubt for a second that Dan didn't read books, we all know that he is a big HP fan and who can be that without reading the books? (Please take note, Gambon)
Anyway, I'm glad it went to someone who will enjoy it immensely.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:11 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
firenzefrenzy says:
It must be nice to have 50 g's to throw down on a sketch of a fake family tree!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:12 AM EST
Wood's Quidditch Queen
Points: 3036
Princess Pigwidgeon says:
Well, never heard anyone say that the boy doesn't wanna read, but quite cool he's the one buying it. "Can I have a look Dan?"
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:14 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Wouldnt it be nice to have enough money to get one of those things? I'd sure enjoy it.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 915
Hermione-half&half says:
But what difference does it make whether or not he reads? We already know he reads the Harry Potter books, it would look a bit odd if he didn't, but I don't see why people should fuss about it.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 869
LadyNarcissaSnape says:
he may have spent alot of money on it but one day it will be worth even more. And its a great thing to have.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:22 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Wow 30,000 pounds! Thats alot in Canadian dollars! Hey if you have the money spend it!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:22 AM EST
Healer in Training
Points: 2661
nubian_weasley01 says:
I was wondering do the actors who play the characters read the books. I guess the top three characters actually did but I still wonder about the others (i.e. mad eye moody or Rita Skeeter).
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
I love Dan. It is really goof to know that it went to someone who truly loves Harry Potter. The Black Family tree is so neat and interesting. I still wonder about that Potter...
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
~*~I wish I could get it, but that is way to much money.
Well at lest it is going to someone who knows a lot about Harry Potter~*~
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:34 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
I can't believe it! I just can't!! Daniel Radclife got the Black Family Tree?? I really didn't expect that to happen. He is surely a lucky kid. I guess I'm a bit jealous, hehe...Well, he has the money, so good for him.
I agree with Luna Lovegood*DA* , it really seems that they bought it just to prove something. I'm a bit disturbed about it.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:35 AM EST
Mistress of Enchantment
Points: 19636
Muse of the Aurors says:
Wow, Harry Potter wants to make sure he keeps all of Sirius's heirlooms!!! *laughs* Go Dan!! Or should I say Go Dan's mom since she bid on his behalf. That's too funny and so awesome.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:36 AM EST
Dark Arts Professor
Points: 3747
Ivy St.Claire says:
Maybe I'm a cheese, but the idea that Daniel bought the Black family crest just made me tear up a little. That's so sweet....
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
That's so awesome! I guess if I were Dan I'd like to have it too, as a momento of something that is such a big part of his life. Very cool!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:38 AM EST
Original of the Species
Points: 4364
Spell Weaver says:
Wow! How cool!!! I'm so glad Daniel purchased the Black Family Tree. What an interesting development. I'm so glad the family tree went to someone as special and as connected to the HP series as Daniel. Cool beans!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:50 AM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4812
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
This is really an unexpected good surprise. I think it is wonderful that Daniel will have some special HP items, since he is the star of the series.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:53 AM EST
King of the Britons
Points: 3119
DavidMc says:
I don't think it could havegone to a better person really. I'm glad it was him and not some random person who may not even be a fan.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:54 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Its great to know that a Harry Potter fan purchased it and all the money goes to charity.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
membername says:
I read about that somewhere...I think it was here-but nevermind...Dan is so great- giving to charities like that...He's such a sweetheart.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 28
siriusly nutty says:
thats cool that he won it. wonder what he will do with it?? wish i could have got it or seen it. good for him!!!
wish i had that much money too. he must like HP very much
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 11:56 AM EST
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