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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
Points: 284
Slytherin Angel says:
I wouldn't mind if it were 750 pages or more.
But I am sad to hear she isn't close to finishing yet. I hoped she would at the point of just putting in the finishing touches and polishing it up by now.
Oh well, I guess I will just have to wait until it's done.
Posted Sep 15, 2006 at 7:21 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
I'm not close to finishing it yet.
Really??? That's seriously depressing.
I was hoping she'd say she was at least close to finishing it, but I guess not. Still, at least she's given us an update. That's something...
Posted Sep 15, 2006 at 11:07 PM EST
Squib
Points: 194
bryan_987 says:
AWWWWWWW I wish that there were more than one thousand of them i wouldnt mind reading over than a million pages spread over volumes. that would be really cool
Posted Sep 15, 2006 at 11:08 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
Finally some news ! Oh man no where near finishing. Oh well at least she is writing.
Posted Sep 16, 2006 at 1:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 82
Hufflepuff is Love. says:
I hope this is going to be a long book.
Its the last one soo it has to end everything nicely.
It definately would be nice if the book was 750 pages already because then I would be loser to being able to read it.
Posted Sep 16, 2006 at 2:52 PM EST
Auror
(Moderator)
Points: 2484
Since the Start says:
All I can say is too bad! I'm still hoping the book is going to be longer than she's said it will be!
Posted Sep 16, 2006 at 2:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 324
*EmmA_WannABe* says:
I am glad to hear that she thought rupert did a terrific job in driving lessons! i hope he did....i cant wait to see it!
750 is alot of pages and it is good to hear that she isnt that far with not nearly being finished yet......i mean a long book would be good but not like taking forever to read! haha i dont know what i am saying
Posted Sep 16, 2006 at 8:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 646
~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
There would be no way that she would be up to 750 pages but it would be pretty cool though.
Posted Sep 16, 2006 at 8:20 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 307
Harry's Echo says:
750?? I hope book seven is at least 1750 pages long!!! It's going to be such a sad/exciting day all at once!
I read in my newspaper today that Rowling was trying to fly back to the UK from the US, and had the book seven manuscript with her, and security wanted her to put it in her checked luggage!! She argued and eventually was allowed on the plane with it, but can you imagine putting the manuscript in her luggage and if the luggage was lost or stolen??? I know she writes most of the time by hand, so there are probably very few (if any)copies of what she's done so far!! Crazy!
Thank you to the delightful security personel who eventually let Ms. Rowling onboard with Harry!
Posted Sep 16, 2006 at 8:33 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
Ben_benny says:
WooHoo!!More pages!!I'm glad is't 750 pages and that isn't near the end!!
Posted Sep 17, 2006 at 3:43 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 354
Ron&Hermione-forever says:
I think I can say this for all Harry Potter fans, we wish that shes written 750 so far. I want a nice long book to read, since it is the last one and all.
Posted Sep 17, 2006 at 10:24 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
Draco+Shanua says:
I can't wait! I'm glad that she is already at 750 pages and isn't close to being done yet, because it would be nice to get a long book for the last one. I hope it doesn't come out too close to HP5 the movie, because I need to spread out my Harry Potter happiness. :)
Posted Sep 17, 2006 at 2:47 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 27
doyoubelieveinMaGiC09 says:
It's good to know that Rowling is standing up to the press, and also to know the truth and not get fans' hearts up on a book that isn't coming out for a while.
Posted Sep 17, 2006 at 4:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1448
Wulfric_Brian says:
Oh darn. It's the last book. The longer she makes it, the better! I hope it's 10,000 pages! Then Harry Potter can live on for sometime more. I'm going to be so depressed when I finish book seven!
Posted Sep 17, 2006 at 6:18 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
dalishka says:
Waooooo.... A mazing to see jk like that.... I just can't wait to read the book... I hope it has 100000 pages.... She is soooo smart that I wonder how the story goes.... Like I alredy said I cant wait
Posted Sep 17, 2006 at 10:28 PM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7539
Allenoray Mozart says:
Wow, 750 pages, that really would have been amazing if the book would be 750 + pages. I doubt it's that long from what we've heard her say.
Rumors, rumors.....
Posted Sep 17, 2006 at 11:33 PM EST
Yoda's love child
Points: 3562
Dementywhatsit says:
Personally, I wouldn't mind at all if book seven turned out to be so long that it has to be split into two books. It would postpone that dreaded day when we all finish reading the last Harry Potter book. *sobs* :(
Posted Sep 19, 2006 at 2:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
Please hurry and write it!
I know she wants it to be good and all but come on! how much longer do we have to wait?
=)
xoxo*^*amy*^*
Posted Sep 19, 2006 at 3:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 792
blossom says:
We are all so destprate for information that we are ready to believe anything.
We will be told, when we are told.
Posted Sep 19, 2006 at 10:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
750 pages!!! That would be absolutely sweet! But, as Jo said, I think it would be a bit much for not being entirely finished yet. But let us keep our fingers crossed...
Posted Sep 20, 2006 at 9:54 PM EST
Sir Knight Padfoot
Points: 2428
gregofgriffin says:
I've been hoping on 7/7/7, but now that that is the bombing anniversary maybe that isn't appropriate. Life does have to go on however.
Posted Sep 20, 2006 at 10:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
kappy says:
Well, it's nice to know that the book wont, be 1500 pages long, although I'm sure I would enjoy reading it even if it was. On the other hand, I don't like the comment that 'I'm not even that far through the book yet!' Ahhhhh...how long will be have to wait????
Posted Sep 21, 2006 at 3:23 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
If she was done that much the book would be almost done and ready to be publish..
:)
smiles
peace
love
happiness
Posted Sep 21, 2006 at 9:40 PM EST
Student
Points: 278
AurraPhoenix says:
I'll read #7 no matter how long it is! Since it's to be the last, I do hope it is long. On the other hand, I wish it were done too (so I could read it).
Why must the press always publish such unfounded speculation? (just a thought, not really expecting an answer).
Posted Sep 22, 2006 at 12:58 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 4
srija says:
I want the book to be released soon so I can read it. I won't mind if it is 750 pages or more
Posted Sep 22, 2006 at 1:01 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 5
hpkid_101 says:
If the book was finished to early that it would be all smushed together; But when she takes her time with it it will be a lot better; So i would rather have it take longer and be better then to be put out and all scatterbrained
Posted Sep 22, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
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