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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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Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
Thats awesome I cant wait to read it.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 7:47 AM EST
Lupin's Furry Girlfriend
Points: 6941
theslugclub says:
That's really cool!
Geri, yesterday on Newsround the presenter said she has finished writing and the book was now in editing.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 7:49 AM EST
Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8468
Prof. Dish says:
I really have a feeling this is just a rumor and will be debunked on her site. I do believe she is done writing, but as for this note, I just think it's a hoax.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 7:51 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Beruthiel says:
What are people thinking, inventing such rumors? Propably they're not thinking at all. I'll wait for confirmations of JK herself. Ah, I can't wait untill july!!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 7:51 AM EST
Witch
Points: 821
Leeloomina says:
Is The Sun a really reliable newspaper? Or is it known for some Quibblerish articles? I mean, can we trust the source?
Other than that, that's funny, whether it's a hoax or the truth ^^
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 7:54 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
The Sun, as far as I am aware, being a tabloid, we should treat this news with a grain of salt. Let's wait until J.K. Rowling or her representatives verify or debunk this to leap to any conclusions.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 7:59 AM EST
Points: 2600
Calendula says:
To be fair, It is a tabloid but I can't see what they, or the hotel stand to gain from inventing a rumor. Let alone doctoring photographs from it.
But I still don't know whether to believe it or not. I did at first but now i'm not so sure :s
It's funny though.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:00 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats soo cool.. I wonder if it's true... But it's probbly a rumor that somebody started just to play a prank on the eagarly-awaiting-news fans.. I do hope we get that information from JK soon..
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:03 AM EST
Lupin's Furry Girlfriend
Points: 6941
theslugclub says:
If you go to The Sun's webpage you can see a picture of the note and it does look like her handwriting, I think it's real, but I'm probably mistaken.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:03 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
It may be true, it may not. Would be very cool if it was, for the hotel in question. I personally don't think Jo would grafitti a bust in a hotel room, but maybe if she was really excited...
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:15 AM EST
Witch
Points: 812
butterbeer9791 says:
Well, I would hope it's already finished. I'd hate for there to be a chance that it won't be released on the date that was announced yesterday.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 708
Star Simmons says:
Hmm... well I hope she's done and since there's a release date my guess would be that she is, but I'm going to wait for official news. :)
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1270
SlytherinHeiress says:
I don't know. We have found out true things from them in the past. I am sure if this is true, we will soon get confirmation. If it is true... man, this is awesome.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
I am so excited for this book! Im so happy she finished it!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:50 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
This is all speculation people! Treat it as a rumor unless stated by JK. I think she would have let her fans know before she left a post-it in a hotel room. Lets wait until we hear something on her site.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
HRH301 says:
I'll wait until Ms. Rowling confirms she has finished the book.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
This will be so cool if it is true!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:58 AM EST
Squib
Points: 127
muQry says:
Wow! I'm damn excited,july will be Harry Potter hype month,hype,hype,hype!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 842
Books and Cleverness says:
This has to be a rumor all though it would be cool if it weren't..... Oh well some things are true and somethings are just lies. I'm just happy to know the release date for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 8:59 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!!!
Finally!!! On MuggleCast yesterday they were wondering whether she finshed or not
:D
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:08 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Ooh, cool, that'd be great!!! It's neat they have a plaque where the book was finished (if it's true). Can't wait, 168 more days!!! Hehehe, better get back to my English project - I shouldn't be commenting on news stories when I'm supposed to be researching (on banning Harry Potter books... and why it's BAD!!!)
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
the silos chronicles says:
I looked at the bust..it looks like her sign,but obviously its suspect. Anyone can copy her sign..But on leaky they had a representative of JkR affirming that she was in the hotel that day..
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:13 AM EST
Points: 217
skates says:
That is so cool! imagine, stayingin the hotel room that JKR finished writing book seven.... WOW.....
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:17 AM EST
The Fifth Marauder
Points: 2771
Curious Werewolf says:
Well when I first read this I wasn't sure whether to believe it or not...but then I saw update no.2 and so now I am soooo happy! The book is finished, we have a release date...my day is going quite well!
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 595
master_HP_Mugwump says:
It is kind of sad that the series is ending. It is exciting that the final book is written though (potentially). I am really nervous to see how things are going to play out.
Posted Feb 2, 2007 at 9:24 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
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
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