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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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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
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Yay, at least she finsihed so they won't have to push back the release date if she hasn't quite finished:)
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:28 AM EST
Student
Points: 209
Gemma Gobstone says:
Now I cant wait for the book anymore! Haha soon everyone will be wanting to go to that hotel, lucky hotel owners!
Rach xXx
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:36 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2050
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Wow, book 7 finished! Brilliant! I am excited yet sad to read it! I hope Harry lives! Thank you JK Rowling for a wonderful decade of Harry Potter!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1693
~*Loony Lovegood*~ says:
Oh that's so cool! I don't think it's a rumour because it's even been in the teletext on BBC. I can't wait until the 21st!
Cherie x
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:46 AM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
*laughs* I don't know whether to believe this... I believe she's finished the book, but as to signing the marble bust... eh.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:50 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
WOW!!! That was quite quick. I think now that the writings complete, the release date should be pushed back to 7/07/07 which is where it was originally told to be released.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 11:58 AM EST
Goddess of the Moon
Points: 10680
dee_dee says:
remind me never to go to that hotel... I don't think much of the people who clean it it if took them 3 weeks to find that...
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 12:19 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well now I definitely have to stay in that hotel someday!
It’s kind of sad though…. It’s over! I wonder if she feels that way…?
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 12:21 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 300
Miss Mady says:
If this is a rumor, then I can't wait to find out when she really finished it. If it's not a rumor, then, I'm *SOOOOOO* excited for DH.
Miss Mady
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 12:21 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
Is anybody else excited?? If not, you should be
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 12:40 PM EST
Auror
(Moderator)
Points: 2484
Since the Start says:
That's really awesome for the hotel... I wouldn't be surprised at all if they saw a little boost, at least temporarily, because of this announcement.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 12:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 580
*SlytherinEmpress* says:
wow, i really hope she has finished it. It's in editing? No...what if they cut out or dumb down a really important but?
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 12:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1663
tactics2k says:
Right, here's where I need to be careful. I need to keep away from rumours, because they can be true, and then the book will be ruined. Its happened every single time, from hearing it on the radio to friends blurting it out. *puts hands in ears*
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
Yay! finally we all get to read it...but of course there's going to be disappointments about those who are going to die, but it'll be great :D
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 12:58 PM EST
Squib
Points: 136
WoOoO =] says:
Yes! It is finished finally! woohoo!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1687
jones_jj says:
It's good to see that book is finished. Now comes the fun part of doing all the edits. Personally I think that would be the hardest part of the whole ordeal. You have everything written, but you may have to take certain parts out so as to not have a book that is to overbearing in story or facts. But this July we will finally have the finished product. Thank God I have mine preordered from Borders.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
Wow, that's a long time for the editing and printing process! I wonder if she's pleased with what she's written?
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:04 PM EST
Mrs. Roonil Wazlib
Points: 2492
weasleyskeepingme says:
*hyperventilates* I cannot believe she us finished. Oh my God. It really is done. This is it, the last book is nearly upon us. *is in shock*
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Hermison says:
Oh my goodness!
Can you imagine, you are cleaning up and you find that note and if you are a harry potter fan, you would just die of joy.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:07 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 462
Phoenix_Saviour says:
Not surprised that she was indeed finished with it considering we got the release date, seemed like they were waiting to give us htis information until she was done. I'm so excited that the book is done now, sure we won't get it any sooner than the 21st, at least not likely, but now MAry GrandPre can read it and make the cover art and such so maybe we will get that in a few months. Can't wait to see it.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:33 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3088
BlackKatL says:
This is sooo cool!! I read this yesterday and mailed it right away!!! I'm so happy she finally finished writing!!!
But It also seems sooooo final! =( This is the last one. *sniff, sniff*
I liked the note JKR left on the bust.... it's like her mischiveous side peeking out!!! JKR was Here!! =D
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:39 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
Ben_benny says:
That's great!!I can't wait to see it!I just CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
placidepink says:
That's cool! I still don't know if its a rumor or not...but it doesn't matter! The book FINALLY has a release date! YAY!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
Wicked I can't wait to read it. it's going to be brilliant.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
Flawed Hero says:
Excellent. So she finally finished the book? Its about time. I hope she finishes editing soon. I can't believe its going to end... its so sad...
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 1:54 PM EST
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