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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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Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
Thats great of Jo to go to the Queen's birthday party but I'm sure if anyone were invited they'd go though. Interesting choice of entertainment though.
Posted Mar 7, 2006 at 7:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1922
doodle_pancake says:
I would most definitely go, although it's not really like I have the chance. I'd like to meet Daniel Radcliffe, just because he seems like a cool guy, and that'd be pretty neat if he were there.
Posted Mar 7, 2006 at 9:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked!Isn't it awesome to be the queen of England.You get to throw a party with Winnie the Pooh and Peter Pan in it.That would be alot of fun.Congrats and a happy b-day Queen Elizabeth.
Posted Mar 7, 2006 at 9:11 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
That sounds like one hell of a party! Wish i could go ^^ haha
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 3:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
What a silly billy!
What reporter would say such a thing. How could a author read from there next book if they want to create any sort of build up to the release?
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 3:35 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
°o.ONeed4SpeedO.o° says:
That's great, good for u JK!
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 7:03 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
Well it is impossible JK would read from book 7. Its still in the drafting stage she might cut that part ot by the final! Anyways she wouldn't do it.
I think she might read Harry's birthday from book 3.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 11:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 622
*Hermione!* says:
That's VERY cool. Did you know that JK Rowling is actually even richer than the queen?
I thought that was pretty sweet. Anyway, JKR practically represents England I LOVE her THANK YOU JKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok too many exclaimation points.
*Hermione!*
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 12:58 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
Oh, I wish she would read from the next book! ah well.
It's understandable he can't make it... I'd freak if I had that much to do! :)
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 4:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
LuNaWaNaBe says:
The celebration sounds really cool!
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
We all know she will not read from book 7. This story kind of reminds me of the old Monarchy, though. Buying anything they want and getting people to act any way they want. How weird for an 80 year old to be having a kid's birthday party.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 11:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
Im watching that!! sounds like a fun party!!!
Posted Mar 9, 2006 at 1:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
Well, what a lavish birthday party! And it definitely would be awesome if JK did read from her next book. However, it would definitely spoil the surprise of it don't you think. And how much of it has she really gotten done and sent to the editor?
Posted Mar 9, 2006 at 5:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1329
MeLJeL says:
That's cool. See the royal family does have a lighter side. I'm all for a Queen who can party like a kiddo on her birthday. :-)
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 4:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1328
Judas says:
I wish I was the King of England....I want Jk to come to my Birthday!!!! I wonder if the Queen likes to read Harry Potter!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 5:08 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
twilightlove says:
That is cool. It doesn't matter which book she chooses. It is still really cool.
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 10:22 AM EST
Points: 304
Badgertail says:
Harry Potter next to Winnie the Pooh, interesting juxtaposition
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 12:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Throw us a little bone and some love JKR. Why must you torture us so! All we want to do is hear a little from the next book, and maybe ask you a few questions-quick someone get some rope and some truth serum! Just kidding!!
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 1:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1596
alastor_moody says:
I love rowling! I love the queen! And ofcorce harry potter!
what a party it will be!
Iunctum tam unus, apud Severum stamus
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 11:18 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 503
Zauber says:
This is so cool.It would be so cool if she read from the 7th book.
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 2:28 PM EST
Aquatic Guardian Angel
Points: 7427
[Insert Cool Name Here] says:
She would definitely never read from the 7th book. It is so not like her. But I think that having a party like that is pretty cool!
Posted Mar 12, 2006 at 10:40 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Wow, this is an amazing way to celebrate your 80th birthday, have someone read to you! But really, it would be cool if we could get a sneak peak of the 7th book, but that won't happen. It isn't her style to do things like that. The only way we will ever find out anything about the 7th book is if she gives us clues on her website, like she did with HBP.
Posted Mar 12, 2006 at 1:39 PM EST
Squib
Points: 124
Diggorys Guard says:
AW!!!! I wish she would read at my birthday. The queen is so lucky.
Posted Mar 14, 2006 at 4:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 982
~Kathy~Evans~ says:
Wow...I would have flipped out if it was from book seven...but I know she wouldn't do that....and it's too early to have an already edited part of the book I think...
But I think it's so cool she's going to read for the queen! It would make me feel so important!
Posted Mar 14, 2006 at 6:49 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 592
*_-Dumbledore-_* says:
Wow... I hope that I can find it on the TV.. Also I wish my birthdays could be that big..
Posted Mar 14, 2006 at 9:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
I wish i could go to the queen's b-day.
Posted Mar 15, 2006 at 1:35 PM EST
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