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FEBRUARY 2, 2007 at 7:43 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Sun
According to a note
on the back of a marble bust at Edinburgh’s Balmoral Hotel which reads "JK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in this room (652) on 11th Jan 2007."
According to hotel staff:
We couldn't believe it when we saw it.
We get celebrities in the Balmoral all the time and they often sign autographs for fans - but no one has left one behind on an ornament before.
Thanks to everyone who emailed.
UPDATE: According to a report from the BBC, the hotel has confirmed that Ms. Rowling did indeed sign the bust but will not say which room she stayed in.
A spokeswoman for the author said:
We can confirm JK Rowling did write some of the book at the Balmoral last month and did complete the book at that hotel.
UPDATE II: An additional report now states that the marble bust is being kept under lock and key in a safe place. According to the article from CBBC Newsround, JK is currently in the process of editing the book with the help of "someone from her publishers to see if any small alterations are needed before it's printed." Thanks Ryan.
In yet another story on this, the hotel states that the statue has been removed and is not Emperor Hadrian as first thought but the Greek god Hermes, the same name as Percy's owl.
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Princess of Cleverness
Points: 5207
unicorn_purple says:
wow thats so cool!!!
y cant she publish it now only..
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 11:23 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1098
LilyP says:
That is pretty cool. In fact I can see that going for BIG bucks at some auction some day. Very cool!
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 11:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1827
Lady Leo says:
Wicked!! But ya gotta admit that is a weird place to place a note saying that she finished the seventh book. haha. awesome.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 1:08 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1098
Tonks' Twin says:
It is well cool that she stays in Balmoral Hotel, it is suppossed to be so posh, but I guess it is O.K. for someone who is richer than the Queen teehee. xxx
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 2:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Wow!!! That's really creepy to find at a hotel of all places!!!
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 3:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
Ooohhh. She's finished writing it. I can;t wait to read it. I hope it's really long.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 3:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 792
blossom says:
To leave a note like that behind, sounds a little strange to me.
But aslong as the book is finished, that is the important thing.
Maybe JKR was celebrating and lost her head.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 6:12 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
I kind of expect the book to be done if the date of release is in a few months.
I expect the note should give the hotel a surge in buisness.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 7:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 254
Kurben rules your world!! says:
Kurben cant wait for the book to be released..
i love her books they are all amazingly written..
and im soooo jelous of her skill at writing =[
>>>J.K rowling rules<<<
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 7:30 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 518
theduece says:
Well I hoped that her would finish seeing that she has already announced the release date. The chance where good that she wouldn't dare push it back, less be hanged by her fans.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 8:25 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3639
Hecate3fold says:
I don't know if this is believable or not. It just might be someone looking to make a name for themselves. Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 10:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 96
Mini Ginny says:
I'm so excited about the book I think it's unhealthy! I'm sure J.K.Rowling will have written an epic novel with loads of twists and turns. I cannot wait for it to hit the shelves!
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 8:48 AM EST
Squib
Points: 128
vibrantlyVIVID says:
Thats great that it is finished, but we still dont get the book until July 21st anyway. Either way if it is finished or not, we still receive the book on that date. I honestly cant wait to read it.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 1:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Wow, I wonder if that really happened? You can never really tell what's true and what's not. Especially know that we know when the book will be released. Everyone beware for the scams! Oh I wish that I could get my hands on that manuscript-I don't have any patience.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 3:30 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
This soo good that JK finnish FINNALLY!!!!! NOw she just have to tell u sthe release date for the book.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 3:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 941
Daisuke's says:
I love the way JK pulls everything together the way she does. Makes me wonder if some of it's planned or just happens that way by lucky chance....
Of course it's not chance! She plans it that way and the outcomes are fantastic!! Wonderfull mind JK has
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 7:29 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1174
Fleur Delacour* says:
Wow, i am so glad that JKR had finished Deathly Hallows, but the only thing is tha once the series is over there will be no more Harry otter books so that is kind of bad that she had finished Book 7, but in the same way i am kind of glad book 7 will be releaed!
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 11:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 734
Fantasy Lover says:
That is like the most nicest way to say goodbye to her character. An emotional tribute just like Dumbledore's farewell. Yet, all in all, very intersting. If I ever go to that hotel, I'd make sure I go to that one first!!!
Posted Feb 7, 2007 at 1:05 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1063
Ginny511 says:
L0I FINNALLY i am so happy!!!!!!!! WWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH CAN'T WAIT!
Posted Feb 7, 2007 at 4:34 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy says:
WOW
that is going to be worth alot of money in the future.
It is historic
that hotel is going to be historic
Posted Feb 7, 2007 at 7:26 PM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
THAT IS SO COOL!
Sorry to shout, but wow, what a cool thing to do. I can't believe she did that? I bet that its only a matter of time before fake ones appear on Ebay.
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 5:48 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
kappy says:
It's neat that she left a clue that she was finished. I'm sure it felt really big to her to finally finish working on something that has taken her 17 years...I wonder how much the bust was worth and if she thought that maybe she would be devaluing something of historical significance.
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 12:04 PM EST
Squib
Points: 158
Lilian87 says:
Hooray for JKR!:)
Can't wait to read HPDH!!!
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 2:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 678
SiriusLeeBlack says:
Wow...haha
That hotel is going to go down in Harry Potter history.
JK's fo funny; signing a ornament :)
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 3:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 208
Lady_Rhian says:
I've passed that hotel a million times, it looks really nice. I can't wait to read the seventh book!
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 5:17 PM EST
Student
Points: 251
Freya says:
Oh My God !! I can't wait for it !!!
Posted Feb 8, 2007 at 5:26 PM EST
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