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SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 at 12:31 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has updated
her site to squash part of a recent article that appeared in the press a few days ago. A tabloid paper in the UK quoted Ms. Rowling as saying that "I’m up to about 750 pages now."
JKR posted on her site earlier today:
JKR has written 750 pages of book 7, and told a journalist this at the tea party for 'Driving Lessons'.
Oh pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease. I haven't written 750 pages of book seven, and if I had, I'd be very worried, as I'm not close to finishing it yet.
I was at the tea party for Driving Lessons, though, so this isn't pure fiction. The journalist reports that I said that Rupert is 'absolutely terrific' in the film. He is, so that bit shouldn't be in the rubbish bin at all.
Thanks to Peter and everyone who emailed.
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Student
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Jlgrigsby says:
Cool. Did anyone here get to see Driving lesonns? Or has it not come out yet?
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 8:26 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
Why do people always have to do this? Tabloid "journalist", and I'm using that word is the most loose sense, ruin it for the so many talented reporters, journalists and writers out there.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 8:46 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1885
cityangelz says:
hmmm... Isn't it funny that we are not the only one soooo interested in when the next book is coming out??? I mean even tabloids are hoping that she's almost done, or at least writing a nice long tale for us!!! hahaha
cheers!!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 9:01 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1186
Godric11 says:
I wish it was so...I do hope this summer we get book 7. I can't wait much longer.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 10:09 AM EST
Little Morning Star
Points: 2830
Nellas Telrúnya-Took says:
Huh. Well, I didn't think that she would have it done yet, but hearing that she isn't even close to finishing it is kinda depressing....
I just hope it's long.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 10:12 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
Well we all knew not to really believe the tabloid. It's good of JK to let us know herself that this was not true. I know all of us would like to believe she is almost done with the book, but we just have to give her time.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 10:38 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Hedwig101 says:
The thing is, as much as I am bummed that she isnt close to finishing the book yet, I would rather her take her time and make HP7 as awesome as the first 6 than rush through. I am really excited. I have no idea what is in store for us. Like Godric11 I hope we get it this summer too, but if we dont the world will not end (time will just pass sooooooo much slower)
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 10:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
Let's just let her write the book. It'll be done when it's done.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 10:59 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
It would be cool if it was about 750 pages long.OoTP was 766.But i suppose the longer it is, the more they will miss out in the film. Can't wait for 7/7/7.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 11:32 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Shes not close to finishing yet? Oh I hope she gets finished soon, I cant wait for the last book!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 11:36 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
From She tells The Ticket she is half-way through writing the seventh and possibly final book, but the 41-year-old Scottish author is keeping tight-lipped over rumours she’s planning to kill off Harry.
“I’m up to about 750 pages now, but I’m not telling anyone what happens to Harry,” she says. “I’ve just come along to support Rupert who’s absolutely terrific in Driving Lessons.”
But from [url]http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/rubbishbin_view.cfm?id=15#content">http://www.mirror.co.uk/tvandfilm/theticket/tm_objectid=17695764%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=lessons%2din%2dlove-name_page.html[/url]
She tells The Ticket she is half-way through writing the seventh and possibly final book, but the 41-year-old Scottish author is keeping tight-lipped over rumours she’s planning to kill off Harry.
“I’m up to about 750 pages now, but I’m not telling anyone what happens to Harry,” she says. “I’ve just come along to support Rupert who’s absolutely terrific in Driving Lessons.”
But from [url]http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/rubbishbin_view.cfm?id=15#content
Oh pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease. I haven't written 750 pages of book seven, and if I had, I'd be very worried, as I'm not close to finishing it yet.
Which one is true then?
Well, I will just have to wait for the finished product which when it is out, it will be a great great wonderful reading for me.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 11:51 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
I kind of figured that she wouldn't be half way at 750 pages. But, I am not going to lie, it had me quite excited! Can you imagine a 1,500 page Harry Potter book?? That would be awesome!!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 11:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1916
Rita Marvolo says:
It would be good if she had really written up to 750 pages!
oh well.. we can't do anything but wait for the book, but i hope this one would be the longest ever!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 11:59 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Hehe...that is funny.
What fools!!!
I probably wouldn't have believed it anyways...
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 12:13 PM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5162
Weesa says:
While it would be nice if she had written 750 pages I think she shouldn't be rushed into finishing. She should be left to write in peace ao that everything she wants to answer for us is included in the most appropriate way. As for unreliable journalist reports they happen everyday and it's a waste of time to get upset with them.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
And people wonder why i ignore tabloid newspapers...
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 12:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1494
~*WitherWings*~ says:
Oh! I Wish it was 750 Pages long! :( I was hoping it was gonna be longer than OotP :(
Well, however long it is, The sooner it's finished the better...
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 1:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 916
aishaishaisha says:
I can't wait until the book comes out but I don't want the series to end! I've been a fan ever since my teacher read them to me when I was about seven!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 2:52 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4614
marauderette says:
so, does this mean she is farther along? *frustrated sigh*
It sounds like she is further along than 750 pages, and that 750 pages isn't very far in this book. Maybe that's wishful thinking. I want something definitive now!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 3:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 827
crazyeme says:
Those stupid journalists always make up a whole lot of lies just to sell a story. I wouldn't mind a book being more than 750 pages though! I'd read an HP book even if it were 2000 pages long! It's a pity she isn't near finishing though... the suspense of book seven is killing me!!!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
It's a tabloid. Of course they lied or skewed the facts. That's how they make their money. These are the types of publications that Luna quotes in the Quibbler. And the Quibbler is likely the more accurate and true of them.
Still, I am disappointed she's not near finishing. The possibility of a 7-7-07 release is getting farther and farther away. Darn it.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 4:19 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
That's good because I thought of the same thing. OOh Jk finish the book as soon a possible I amd dieing to read it.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 4:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Oh, what wishful thinking on all of our parts huh? overzealous journalist who knew all the fans would get excited about it.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 4:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 600
The Very Secret Diary says:
Well that's to bad. At least she cleared that one up for us though! I was really hoping that there may be some glimer of hope that she was almost done. I'm thinking it will be a 2008 release date for sure now!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 5:17 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
I dont know if its a good thing or bad thing that she hasnt written 750 pages.
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 5:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 828
Elphaba_Thropp says:
Ahhh, too bad it's not true. I'd love it if we were only half way through when we reached page 750!
Make it happen JK pleeeeeeease!
Posted Sep 12, 2006 at 6:05 PM EST
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