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MARCH 5, 2006 at 9:55 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Sunday Times
Last month we told you
that JK Rowling would help Queen Elizabeth celebrate her 80th birthday on June 25th. It is now being reported that Ms. Rowling will be reading from "her next Harry Potter book," this is not true as Ms. Rowling has never read from a book before it was published in any arena.
For the celebrations Windsor Castle will be turned into a theme park with a Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood; Peter Pan will duel with Captain Hook aboard a pirate ship on a lake; a Mary Poppins musical and the Royal Ballet performs in Beatrix Potter costumes. The event will also be broadcast on BBC, please check your local listings.
The article also states that Dan Radcliffe will be attendance, please note that this has not been confirmed & is highly unlikely due to his exam schedule.
UPDATE: As I stated earlier, the above mentioned book will not be book 7 as TLC has confirmed that Jo still has not decided which book she will be reading from at the event.
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Student
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~grindylow~ says:
Hmmmmm...I don't think she would read from the seventh book so soon, but you never know, she might! (and I hope she does!!!) *Please, Jo???*
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1357
phoenixfire_HG says:
Now THAT is a birthday! I'm glad that JKR didn't cave in and decide to read from her new book. It's kind of tradition for her that should be respected and I think it's great.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 7:31 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
Thats cool. I fly into london on that date From Australia. I had know idea it was the Queen's Birthday.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
What an horor!!! Have a great time with the Queen's birthday!!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 7:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
I wouldn't care that is wasn't the 7th book.I would still love to be there to hear her read from anyone of her books.I like to hear authors read their own.Anyways,I would love to see the other stuff too.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 7:51 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
That's so neat! I wish she could be at one of my birthday parties...
I figured she probably wouldn't read from her seventh book...it's way to soon.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 7:57 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 575
Canis Diris says:
Well I want to see what she reads and the stuff around during the celebration, it seems like Kingdom Hearts (Square-enix Game) if you tell me, with Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Woods and Peter Pan and Captain Hook dueling on the pirate ship it's very Kingdom Hearts.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 8:04 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Kelly2008 says:
That's awesome. It would be so cool to help somebody like the queen celebrate his/her b-day. And there's no way anybody should think it's going to be the 7th book. She would never read from the 7th book before it gets officially published.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 8:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Padfoot. says:
That's awesome. Happy Birthday to the Queen!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 8:23 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 328
Shanthis says:
That is soo awsome.What a birthday party!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 8:25 PM EST
Student
Points: 226
Yanela says:
I really doubt she would read from an unpublished book.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 8:47 PM EST
Long Way from Happy
Points: 2952
OEHFICE says:
Well, the Queen is going to have quite a birthday party. Maybe Rowling will be reading from her latest book, HBP, or maybe whatever the Queen chooses...it is her birtday party afterall.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 8:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
hermygrangergirl says:
This is a great way to celebrate Her Royal Highness' birthday! hehe - literature is marvelous, and JK's just spreading it all around.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 8:56 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 452
I heart HP92 says:
What an honor!
Good Luck JK!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:08 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
xParselmouthx says:
I don't mind if its parts of the 7th book. I hope it is. But I'm another person who doubts it will be from the 7th book.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
yeah... I really think it would be unfair that just because she is the queen doesn't mean that she can hear what is going on in the next book before it is due... besides Jo would never do that!!! I wonder if DAN is going... that would be really cool for him but I suppose school comes first!!! <333
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:10 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 452
I heart HP92 says:
What an honor!
Good Luck JK!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:10 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 13
finao says:
If she was really going to read book 7 i would do everything i could to be there to listen. I know it will not happen but if it did i think i would cry
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:13 PM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
I'm glad the queen gets no special favors and will not be hearing stuff that we care more about. Haha. That's an assumption. Wow, some lady is botching her Oscar speech right now. I'm not watching the TV but I can hear it. Anyway, as I was saying. I wish I could party with the queen.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:14 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
That is really cool!
I think it would have been a great idea to read from book 7. It would make the birthday more memorable and more of an audience would tune in.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:24 PM EST
Substitute Chosen One
Points: 3021
Mr Fishbein says:
Aw she's not going to read from book &? It was a bit hard to believe, but it is disappointing. I presume she will read from HBP instead.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:38 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2807
Lily*R/Hr says:
Ha! Who's reporting that? That's crazy! It would be really cool, though, I can't wait for any news from her about book 7.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 53
CatchThatSnitch says:
Whoever said that she was going to be reading from her book is a nutcase because that is totally not her style at all, but what a cool way to throw a party for an 80-year-old royalty!! I so wish I was royal, and 80-years old!! then I would totally hire J.K. but by then all of her books would be out so it might totally be piontless, but it would still be fun!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 9:48 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Oh come on... I didn't actually think it would be from book 7. Perhaps HBP? I think it's great she's doing a reading.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 10:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
That would be cool to go and be able to listen to book seven if she would have read it, but i wouldnt wanna be spoiled anyways so i guess its better she's not reading it.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 11:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Thats really cool that she not only gets to go to the queens birthday but she will also read from one of her books!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 11:27 PM EST
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