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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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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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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
Witch
Points: 592
DracoFanatica says:
That is so cool. i would do anything to go to that sort of party. It would be awesome to have Jo read her books to people. I really do Dan does go but maybe not. We'll see
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 11:46 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5157
Medea says:
Didn't think that sounded right, though I would have loved to hear some of book 7
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 11:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
That's really cool, I hope all the kids at the party have a great time.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 12:02 AM EST
Squib
Points: 134
crookshanks23 says:
That is so exciting! I think that is the best way to throw a b-day party for an 80 year old!
I dont think she will actually read from her book 7. Too soon and not her style!
Good Luck JK !!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 12:34 AM EST
Student
Points: 296
h.p. says:
That wouldn't be right if she read book 7 as it hasn't been published to us yet. But otherwise, wowie a attendance to Queen Elizabeth's birthday party!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 12:41 AM EST
Points: 861
happy_firebolt says:
I heard that rumour yesterday. I think she will probably be reading from HBP.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 1:21 AM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
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BlackKatL says:
Wow!!! What an Honor!!!! I guess she´ll pick the best book for the occasion!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 1:40 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
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merri maven says:
That's nice to see that JKR will be a guest for the queen's b-day! I envy the kids going to that event!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 3:19 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Hehehwheheehe... Nice rumour there... Although it WOULD be great if JKR dod read from Book 7... But she isnt finished writing... Oh I hope it'll be way LONGER than OOTP, not shorther as she expect it...
~MP~
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 6:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
I'm glad she isn't reading from 7 because it would just ruin it for the fans. I bet she will read from HBP though since that was her latest book. Happy birthday Queen Elizabeth!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 7:55 AM EST
Beauty Princess
Points: 6008
H.R.H Queen of Gossip says:
L0L. Jk would never read a thing from the 7Th book. So not JK. She would keep the secret until she dies but not earlier than 07/7/07
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 8:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
Well that's pretty cool. that would be really cool if dan could go too. I feel bad for him because of his exams though!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 8:19 AM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9552
Mr. Big Shot says:
She's going to read to the queen . . . how exciting . . . -_- zzz *Snore* . . . . . Huh, oh what, did you say something? Cool mmhm cool could you get the light? I have to sleep on this one
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 8:48 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3423
Orchid says:
This sounds like a great birthday party, I wouldn't mind having one of those for myself...
I can't believe though that people are still trying to say that JK will divulge stuff from the books that haven't been published yet. She would never do that and her fans will never believe that either, I hope. The only people who would do something like that are criminals trying to get money from the tabloids. Rant over!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 8:50 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2492
JAYSTARR says:
It would be crazy, if she was to read apart of Book 7. the press would eat her alive and the book would be worthless. I believe she would read either book 6, something else or maybe a favorite book that the Queen likes.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 9:17 AM EST
Witch
Points: 985
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
I'm so jealous . I want to meet Jo so badly ...maybe someday I will ...*sighs*
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 9:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 525
Draco'z Devil says:
This sounds really cool. Turning the castle into a theme park sounds like fun! I'll keep up with the news.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 9:45 AM EST
High Inquisitor
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KT Lady says:
Well that's very nice that they're having such a celebration, but yeah I doubted that JKR would be reading. Especially since the book probably won't be out for another year and a half or so.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 9:58 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
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ILoveHP! says:
Okay... Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 10:21 AM EST
LV Most Loyal DE
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Sinjin Of Montecore says:
Wow what a honor,......I bet she is happy.......
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 10:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Oh I wish I could see BBC... Must find someone with cabale....
Oh well sounds great!-she really love to celebrate dosn't she- there has also been this koncert right?
Well great!
Dosn't think she will read from book 7- not her stile!
christina
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 10:29 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
Well, duh...she hasn't even finished it yet--of course she wouldn't be reading it. Good grief. It sounds like a fabulous event, though. I would love to be a fly on the wall. :o)
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 10:36 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 73
harry_ruls says:
I was wondering if i can invite her on my birthday?
It would be perfect!!
Now I can only hope I will be invited on Queen's birthday but it would be too good to true!;)
fsm(fajn se mejte!)
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 10:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
Oh that is soooo coool!!!! I signed my little brother up for an invitation to the party! i hope he gets it because then i can come as his accompanied adult! How wicked would that be! Im so excited!!!!!!!!!!1 ^_^
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 11:07 AM EST
Squib
Points: 132
littleman2473 says:
I've been thinking and reading all of these comments. Even though it would not be her style she could take the plunge and read from hp7. it would be a wonderful gift to the qween and a treat to all of us! It would stink if she read the last chapter though! I just want to hear a sentance from that book! but then again don't we all want a peice of that book. It is time for that door to open and reavel that title. she needs to give us somthing. sry if i sound like a broken record here but this has been killing me all of this sielence about the 7th book from jo. So this is my feelings for the day.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 11:54 AM EST
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