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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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Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I'm not suprised Daniel bought the sketch, I'm glad he also got other things that meant alot to him too!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:13 PM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
Thats great! Im just wondering, will the producers use this black family tree in the movie, it'll be cool if they do! And Im glad Dan keeps himself up to date with HP stuff!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 274
x!xLizzix!x says:
Right we know who has it. Now its just a case of sneaking up behind him and holding him up against a wall with a knife going 'give us the family tree or you're dead mate'. Heehee. Now would I actually do that to a boy as good looking as that. No, wait, in fact, don't answer that... No, I'm kidding. Good on Dan for buying it :D.
Love Lizzi,
xox
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:16 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
ladybythebay says:
The whole auction raised 63,000 pounds or $109,916.
Dan purchased 34,680 pounds or $60,506. He purchased more than half of what the auction made. I am happy that it went to a good cause, but I find his Mom's comment about his reading a bit shrill and defensive.
Please Mum, your kid is not the only one on the planet that likes to read! So what if people say he does not, what does it matter? You and your son are rich and can do anything that you want. Lucky People.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:18 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 315
Linnen Potter says:
Seems odd that his mother would buy it just to show people that he reads. I mean, personaly, I would find him a big reader if he bought books at a bookstore, not some expensive hand written works...
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:19 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!!!
That is sooo cool that he had his mom bid on it for him!
I wish I had the money to bid on it.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:22 PM EST
Points: 304
Badgertail says:
Pretty nice investment, reading. Oh, and buying the provenance as well! Should acquire value quite rapidly
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:33 PM EST
Squib
Points: 167
Jeanie says:
Interesting, Ironic, cool. Guess he's trying to study his role? Just kidding. Who said he didn't like reading?
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:34 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
who doubted he liked to read? But good for him for getting it. Who are the other two authors?
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
All I have to say is 'Share the love Dan' inquiring minds want to know what the paper says in it's entirety.
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Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I think it is great that he bought it. It keeps it all in the family.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
That's really good that its all for Charity, i wish i had that sort of money to buy things like this. Daniel can literally afford anything he wants but i guess he does deserve it. Dan is soo sweeet! He cares alot about people and im sure J.K Rowling was fine about selling the Black family tree to the boy who plays Sirus godson.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:42 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 438
Ainhoa says:
I don't think Jo will let him to show it to us, I think there is something she doesn't weant us to know :S
It's so great that Dan has chose this way to help people. Other famous people only care about buying house, cars, clothes... it's amazing that they have raised so much money!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1031
HPfanatic10 says:
Wow that's a pretty big amount! Dan is so great, I wish he had come himself so we could hear from him. But, I guess he's too busy with OotP.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:50 PM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3829
red&gold says:
It's in good hands... :) I am glad to see that it stayed "in the family" so to speak. Surprised it went for so little... I thought it was going to go for a lot more. It was very cool of JKR to donate it... It might have been planned that this item would be put up at auction so we have more to debate about.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 1:59 PM EST
LV Most Loyal DE
Points: 11454
Sinjin Of Montecore says:
I never heard he didn´t like to read.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
ow I wonder what he will do with it? I wish that they made more copies, so they could be sold for like 30 dollars a peaice!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2161
Sublime Villainy says:
This is great. Good on ya Dan. I never knew he was such a big fan of the books. I guess if I had so much money I would have jumped on the chance.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 192
Ovi-wan says:
Well, I dont know. I guess its fine that he won. It really was up to the highest bidder. The question is, what compelled him to.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:12 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
Go DAN I know u will share that with me :-)
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 991
Dementor Exterminator says:
It's so cool that Daniel actually bought the tree. I would have liked it though but haven't got enough cash. Im glad the money's going to charity and he's spent his dosh for a good cause.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:22 PM EST
King of House-Elves
Points: 2961
mega dobby says:
Man Dan, you are sssoooo lucky!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:23 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
Magical Teapot says:
I totally wasnt expecting that, but it's really cool that Dan bought it. And its for a good cause. I never thought that he didnt like to read, thats for sure!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 919
girlinterrupted says:
I think the proceeds go to a charity right? I hope so. I'd be glad if Dan was using his money for something noble...and it's cool that he, like us, is also interested in the harry potter universe beyond the realms of his playing the character in the movies.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:38 PM EST
Points: 662
Tina2005 says:
Some of you should take a moment and read the article, and YES the money goes to charity, "Rowling donated the document to the sale by Book Aid International, which provides books for schools in Africa..." and "The star [Daniel Radcliffe, also] bought a short Stoppard play entitled Murder for £3,700 and a humorous piece on writing by Banks for £980...Book Aid International also donates books to African hospitals, universities and refugee camps."
The money that Dan used to buy all this documents are going to schools, hospitals, universities and refugee camps
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:46 PM EST
Squib
Points: 167
bewhoyouare says:
I that it would be really cool to have something like that but it was a lot of money definatly. Oh well, D.R. is probably a smart person and if he enjoys reading and harry potter a lot, then more power to him! But really, that was A Lot of money to spend. I wonder who gets it?
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:47 PM EST
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