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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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Chief Auror
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auror_potter says:
That would be so cool to get to go there!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
She should read from either Prisoner of Azkaban because it is one the most highly acclaimed, or Half-Blood Prince because it's the newest...
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 795
MinervaFan says:
It must be nice to be the Queen! Whatever she reads, it will definitely be a treat for those who are there.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:05 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 412
*Pigwidgeon* says:
I wish i was there.
Is it going to be televised?
I hope so
:P
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:13 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4614
marauderette says:
it sounds really awesome. Wish I could go!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:14 PM EST
The Quibbler Poet
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.:Wicked T:. says:
Oh that is so awesome I can't wait. I hope the reading is online...................*sits and waits*...........
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:16 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
membername says:
That's so cool...I wish JK Rowling would read to me on my birthday...That's going to be an interesting party...
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 282
mrpotterhasgottenhotter says:
I don't think she will read from the seventh book, but I still think it would be cool to hear her read one of her own books in person! (in her perspective and all) Lucky Queen! Happy 80th!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 919
girlinterrupted says:
Man...I wish she would read a portion of her next book....then someone would post it online and we'd get to read it! hm...this article wasn't very informative was it? it was more just reporting rumors and then repudiating them.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 565
wood426 says:
I think it's great that the Queen is throwing this party to celebrate her 80th birthday! Having Jo read, even though it's only from an already published book, would still be wicked exciting for all the kids there.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:40 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
thats so awsome she has attend queens birthday ,go Rowling.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:45 PM EST
Squib
Points: 175
sweetest_magic says:
I wish i was there.....the queen is one lucky pensioner
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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hellothere says:
It's too bad that she is not reading from the seventh book. That would have been so cool.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:47 PM EST
Prefect
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HP&StarW says:
Rowling is going to be reading one of her books at the Queen's B-day bash.....and why weren't we invited!?!? Just kidding....That is going to be an awesome celebration! Don't you wish you could have Rowling and other Royals at your birthday party? It would be so neat and exciting!
Yeah, I don't think Daniel would be able to go because of his busy schedule....Does he ever take a break? He has a good head on his shoulders, so he can accomplish anything he puts his mind to, and so can we all!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:48 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
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*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Hey,thats great! She may read out og GOF,thats what I think she will pick anyway.And Dan may be them...Hmm,interesting.Its souns great for the queen,to have JK read.That really sounds great!And OF COURSE she would not read from book 7,how could she,its not finished yet!
*Jamie*
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Thats cool for JK...i wonder what book she is going to read...well she still has a few months to decide on that...
i almost had a heartattack when i read that she was going to read her lastest hp book...but as i read on, it turned out to be false...yea, hahaha, almost had me there...
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 2:52 PM EST
Muggle Representative
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The Lime says:
That is very cool, and a big honor for Jk Rowling! Hmm.. Isn't it a bit of a big event, for a birthday? Or maybe that's just me..
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Remmy4193 says:
That's going to be some birthday party for the Queen. Yeah, Jo wouldn't read her 7th book there otherwise trouble might arise at Queens house. It's cool that Jo gets to attend though, i wonder what Jo is going to give the Queen as a birthday present? What do you give the Queen?
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:01 PM EST
Squib
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~*Tracey*~ says:
I think that would be one of the best birthdays ever. I wish that JK Rowlings would come to my birthday and read for us along with all the cast members or just the Weasley Boys would be great also.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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xMAVERICK says:
Thats awesome, I think it would be amazing to go to the Queens birthday party!!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:04 PM EST
Wizard
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minister of muggles says:
I want to watch it. That sounds awesome, except for the mary popins thing. I don't want JKR to read from book 7 because then people will be trying to figure out what her excerpt could mean until the entire book comes out and that would ruin it.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
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Nienna Narmolanya says:
Hmm, well, I would have been disappointed if she was actually going to read from book 7, because that would really be unfair. I hope we get a video of her reading from whichever book, however - I think the book is always more interesting when the author herself reads it. It sounds like the queen's 80th birthday will be massive - I hope that all who get to go have the time of their lives!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:11 PM EST
Points: 25
skydiver says:
I think that she would not read the book to her.. personally i believe it will be rleashed 7/7/07... to me that date sounds perfect... just take a while to think about the date the seven horcruxes and all... but she would not risk her life long works to some 80 year old woman... no way.....
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:19 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 42
stefelton says:
Thats so cool! good luck to her.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:19 PM EST
Squib
Points: 114
daniel fawaz says:
That is great it is just ouesum, I think that this is a historical event!!!! it is weaked, oeasoum, and splendid!!!!!
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:30 PM EST
King of House-Elves
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mega dobby says:
This is pretty cool. I wish she would read at my birthday.
Posted Mar 5, 2006 at 3:31 PM EST
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