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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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Keeper of Harry's Fate
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TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Very cool story. I would have been surprised if she had not finished the book before they released the date. No publisher would want to commit on something this big. I am sure there will be a fair amount of edits and proofing over the next few months, but the story is done.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:37 AM EST
The Pheonix Tamer
Points: 2918
PheonixPonder says:
hmmm...that's an odd way to anounce to the world...but not really becuse it's the kinda thing we would indeed look for...
Can;t wait for July 21st...YAY!!!!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:40 AM EST
Witch
Points: 830
Barbarian Black says:
So then, why can't she release pon 7/7/7?!? Yes I'm still worked up about that!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:41 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Good news for all fans, wherever it was completed.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
Wait, I am very confused. So she did finish the book at that hotel? The last sentance made me think she did. Can anyone explain?
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:48 AM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3829
red&gold says:
Wouldn't you love to have that??? That is amazing...
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1717
courty says:
Well, it would stand to reason that the book is finished since there's a release date. I don't know of many (any!) books that were scheduled to be released before being finished. Kinda putting the cart before the horse. But it's really cool that she left a note saying when and where it was finished! :D
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:54 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2313
loopy looney says:
That is so cool, i want to go there now. They re going to have so many fans wanting to stay in that room and see that bust. It is cool that she did something like that, always to be remembered!!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1648
Scorpius Malfoy says:
Wow... it's be confirmed as true... CRAZY!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1228
Hermy-ninny Granger says:
Wow! She is finally done writing.
I bet she is so sad that she will never write of Harry Potter again. I'm sad for her!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1479
Newest Mrs. Weasley says:
I think this is my favorite news article of all time. I'm still very sad that the end is nigh, but I would travel to see that bust. Seriously, I will take my vacation just to see that note!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:07 AM EST
Student
Points: 289
Jynessa says:
weeeeeeeee. only 5 more months until the book is released! Yessss.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:08 AM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4275
Juicybit says:
Wow, this is so cool, I'm so excited about all the news. And her leaving a note like that, wow. Can't you tell I'm excited? Sorry :)
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1206
*Jinxed* says:
Oh my goodness! This really shows that the book is on it's way at last! A definative answer to whether the boo's completed! I'm so excited, less than 6 months to go!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:12 AM EST
Squib
Points: 170
FIRE BOLT 2012 says:
I don't think its true. I'm sure J.K. Rowling will be the first to let us know when she is finished with the book.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:12 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
Well, she had to be sure how this thing was going to play out before she could tell her publishers to go ahead and set a release date. Now we have to look out for some loser who'll steal an advance copy and post it online, ruining the intrigue.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:14 AM EST
Have Broom Will Travel
Points: 3325
MJS says:
There's another stop to add to a future HP tour!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:24 AM EST
Student
Points: 266
TheORIGINALMrs.Snape says:
That's good. I'm going to pre-order and get myself a copy before they either sell out or something. It's good it's coming out in July so everyone whose in vacation can enjoy it without having to worry about school.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1955
DanFan723 says:
Super cute. I can;t believe it.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
Great! It's finished....almost!!!
YAY!!!
Only 5 months and 20 days left for it's release!!!
But i'm so sad that it's ending now.....i can't help feeling a little depressed when i think about it!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 980
crazywitch says:
What a cool way to tell the world that the book is finished!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:50 AM EST
Squib
Points: 198
simdave2000 says:
That's crazy! I can sort of see her doing that though. It definitely looks like her handwriting from the picture...so either it just happens to have been forged at the same time she was staying at that hotel and somehow signed on the same day that she finished the book, with full knowledge of the fact that she DID finish it on that day...or it's real.
I'm guessing it's real, but it's too exciting to think about, haha.
Either way, who wants to bet that that statue will a) become a tourist attraction, b) be sold on eBay, or c) be put in some sort of a museum?
XD
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 10:59 AM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Melian Potter says:
Nice, it´s an honor for that HTL!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:01 AM EST
Charms Mistress
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Weesa says:
That bust will probably well guarded from now on. It's cool that she left behind something so unusual for fans to look at remember when and where she finished writing the book.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
That's great! I can't wait until the book goes out!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:24 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
I can see this place being added to the HP tours. I agree it makes it seem really sad, like they are magnifying the finality of it all! Well, can't wait for the book anyway!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:26 AM EST
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