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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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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
Witch
Points: 536
-Rebellion- says:
I don't think J.K rowling are going read from the 7th book! Why should she do that??..................stupid............But i'm realy looking forvad to the Queens birthday... i also want to be there! haha :D
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1327
Draco_sgirl says:
If JK did read from book 7 that would be great but we know she actually wouldn't before it actually came out
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 12:05 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Dobby's_Cute says:
I knew she wouldn't read from book 7 and disappoint all her fans she is too great for that!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5088
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
All I can say is that I wish I was there.
How cool would it be to hear JKR read?
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 1:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Wow that sounds like it will be an amazing b-day party...Happy Birthday to the Queen! I still cant believe she is 80...
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 2:12 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 429
heva 'bev' says:
What a privalidge for JK, obviously it wont be from the last book, that not her style, it wuld give too much away! Bt im excited for her!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 2:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
Aww, too bad I don't live in England or wherever the Queen is...
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 3:19 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
I know that I commented already but I have something else to say. I agree with Thestral Eyes. I don't think that Jo will read because she is going to be on television and read it to the queen...oh well
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 3:22 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
So Rowling will be reading the queen a book. Hmm, good for her. I mean, it was ridiculous from the very beginning about that rumor that she would read her the seventh book. She wouldn't be doing that since I don't think its finish yet. It is still a rough draft.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 3:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I did not think she would read from her knew book yet, too early, unfortunately. But I would still like to take my daughter to meet the queen. It would be cool!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 4:07 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Padfoots Escape says:
Thats amazing! It's great that she gets to do that. I dont think that she would read the 7th book, or at least what parts there are from it, its not her style to let anyone know what will happen before its published and in stores.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 4:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
When I turn 80, can I have a party that big? Maybe I'll attempt royalty before that time comes and I can get the royal treatment too.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 4:33 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 333
Knights of Ni says:
Darn its a shame that its not going to be from the 7th book, new it was to good to be true.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 4:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
I think it would be nice if she read from book 7 but it would spoil it so I think it'd just be great if she was there and read anything really!!!
I entered the competition to go to the queens party on the day it started so fingers crossed...even though I'll never get a chance there is still a ray of hope!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 5:00 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
weasleyluver says:
Wow how awesome would it be if J.K Rowling read from the 7th book. Although it would spoil it a bit and then it would drive us crazy wondering what happens during the rest of the book. But it'd still be cool for the people who are going to be present.It's going to be such an awesome party, especially if Dan will be there, which I doubt he will since he's filming OoTP.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 5:27 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
hmmm yeah i cant see her reading the next HP book before its even released. and if she does do it NO FAIR! i wish i was the Queen.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 5:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Mmmh... I wish i could go, I mean to get the chance of meeting JK and Dan all at once that should be pretty cool, anyway i dont JK would read book 7, because it just doesnt seem like her, well i hope she doesnt, and I expect ti will a great party!!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 6:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 529
HPotters_Girl says:
Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 6:26 PM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3829
red&gold says:
Oh well... It would have been nice to get a little sneak peek... If only were were so lucky... ;) I am not surprised though... She is so tight lipped about everything before a book is released (let alone written!) I don't see why she would do something like this after 15 years of secrecy.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 6:28 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
[b]Wicked! I didn't think she would read from the new book! The only time she gave away secrets was when Natalae McDonald (mentioned in GOF the book) Was dieing of cancer.And even then she was too late. :'(
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 6:30 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
[b]Wicked! I didn't think she would read from the new book! The only time she gave away secrets was when Natalae McDonald (mentioned in GOF the book) Was dieing of cancer.And even then she was too late. :'( [b]
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 6:31 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 673
harrysimmortalDNA says:
if its the 7th book... I'M COMING... wow the queen gets a hearing
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 6:38 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
The 6th book is still a new book,as it only came out last summer,and still just NOW coming out in some countries. Therefor it is more than likely HBP that will be read from.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
Is she even that far along? I didn't think she was even close to being that far long.... And where is my invitation to the party? That would be a FUN party. Yeee.
Very cool still and all that.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 7:20 PM EST
Squib
Points: 173
Harry Potter lover2010 says:
Wow!! I don't think she would read from the 7th book it would ruin it.
Posted Mar 6, 2006 at 7:55 PM EST
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