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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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Squib
Points: 100
snufflepuff 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 11, 2006 at 12:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Well, I'm sad she's not close to finishing, but I'm happy she's owning up to that fact. Way to go JKR. Anyway, Rupert I'm sure was good, and I bet the tea party was awesome, so Happy Day.
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1945
tsvety says:
I think that Rupert acts the best of all Emma, Dan and himself :) And as every HP fan I'm sad to hear she's not close to finishing it... 750 pages is a lot :)
Lina
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1661
shivon says:
Oh gosh, 'not close to finishing it yet.' I wonder how long we will have to wait for book seven to finally be in our hands. I was really hoping that this rumor would be true.
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Arhh I wished she had written 750 pages!
That would be fantastic! "the never endning HP story"... yea I like that thought!
Hmm, well I hope she liked her teaparty anyway!
-Christina
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 536
MWbashfulAR says:
Well Good God how much more does she have to write if she's been doggedly working since January?! She sounds like she's not actually 750 pages in, so maybe 500. And she says she's not close to finishing so she's clearly not wanting a BIG book. When is she going to "wrap it up" if she's not close to finishing but "pretty far in"? I mean, it's like she's two-thirds in maybe, around the vacinity of say, Harry getting Hagrid and Slughorn drunk in HBP kind of area. Plenty plenty more to go, but not close to finishing. Hmmmm.
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
I'm so happy she loved Rupert in the movie. She has such wonderful taste. I knew the 750 pages were too good to be true though. No way would we get a 1500 page book :(
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1826
snapelupinfan says:
That's what I thought about the so called "news" in the Daily Sun. At least she had to update her site. But it's bad to hear that she is not close to finishing it yet.
Does this mean we have to wait even longer (maybe 2008) than many of us expect or is it possible that she will finish book 7 this year?
Questions, questions and more questions...
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:52 PM EST
Points: 8028
deemz says:
Thats great that she loved Rupert in the movie!
But i hope she finishes the book fast! i cant wait for it!
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 663
harry's_girl_4ever says:
I am very sad it's not 750 pages. I would love a nice long last book. I think around 1000 pages would be long enough. Haha. And Rupert is terrific. ^_^
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
I am very sad she is not close to the end but I agree with her about Rubert. He is wonderful!
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 12:56 PM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
I don't get it. Did she write 750 pages of her book or not? *is not blonde* :P
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:09 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10073
American Harry Potter says:
Oh. . .darn those rumors! Argh! Tabloids!
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Yea! She updated her site. Yeah, 750 pages and not finished yet, that would make book 7 gigantic! Why do people make these things up when they know it'll just get refuted by JK Rowling? Well, at least he said Rupert was good in Driving Lessons.
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:26 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5250
juliebug04 says:
Well, I hope she gets it completed soon! Of course not to sacrifice a good story though! I would rather wait an extra couple of months than have her rush and put out something she isn't proud of. :o) We'll wait, Jo! Just don't keep us waiting too long! :o)
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:27 PM EST
Old Chortlebones
Points: 2601
Newt Scamander says:
MWbashfulAR, you shouldn't rush her, now. ::Chortles:: Writing is not a fast process: it's not even sluggish! Roald Dahl used to take a year or more per novel--and his were infinitely shorter than these last few books. Give her polishing time. <: (And give her editor[s] some polishing time, too! ::Chortles::)
::Whistles as he waits::
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:34 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
Well, I'm glad that she set the record straight. At least we know the truth now. I would be HAPPY if she were up to p. 750 by now, so maybe she would finish up and get a publishing date soon.
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:42 PM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3838
red&gold says:
Too bad... I hope this last book is at least that many pages!!! I think she said it would probably be between OotP and HBP.
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:43 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
750 pages......I would LOVE for book 7 to be that long! ;) I don`t care as long as it`s finished for next year and WE FIND OUT THE NAME SOON!!!!! I really want to find out what it is, as we all do! :(
I actually sad thats not true.....why was I stupid enough to see it and read it!! :(
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:44 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9013
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Oh well, we still have to wait. Notice that she did not say how far along she is or when it will be done. I hope it will be soon.
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:49 PM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
I wish there was 750 pages... although I guess if she's nowhere near finishing, it would end up being 1000+ pages. Nice to finally have a bit of an update though.
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 1:52 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
Hm, hadn't heard that.... But it would be nice.. Around a thousand pages would be perfect!!! (please??) Aw, how sad, 7/7/07 isn't looking so practical now, is it?
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 2:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
I am glad she is telling what is a lie and what is true!
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 2:02 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
I knew that was false.But,I wouldn't mind a 1500 page book.
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 2:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
I love the writing style she uses for the rubbish bin and the rumors section of the site. Amusing and informative!
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 2:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
Oh! Now I need to visit her site! I really hate that journalists tend to be dishonest. I really hope she finishes soon! Im anxious to read it!
Posted Sep 11, 2006 at 2:12 PM EST
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