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JUNE 22, 2007 at 1:29 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HP Fan Trips
The suite at Edinburgh's opulent Balmoral Hotel in which JK Rowling penned the final words of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is being offered for booking
exclusively through HP Fan Trips™ the night of the book's release:
The Balmoral, known for its luxurious and stately presence in Scotland's capital city, discovered in January that the famous author had autographed and inscribed a marble bust of the Greek god Hermes in her suite with the phrase: "JK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in this room on 11th Jan 2007." A spokesperson for Rowling and the hotel later confirmed its authenticity. (Hermes is also the name of character Percy Weasley's pet owl in the series.)
The 5-star Balmoral has refused to divulge the exact room number -- which was incorrectly reported in the media -- except for this special booking.
The package being offered by HP Fan Trips™ is for three nights: July 19, 20 and 21. Breakfast is included each day, and two copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be provided, along with special access to the exclusive HP Fan Trips™ release party at Waterstone's West End in Edinburgh. That event includes private entrance before midnight into the bookstore, special gifts and entertainment with magicians, musicians and more. An upgrade to the full Book 7 Release package with a Harry Potter-themed banquet, fan discussion of the series and additional activites is also available.
Interested patrons should immediately contact Beyond Boundaries Travel at (800) 487-1136 in the U.S. or (719) 471-0222.
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
Tiame says:
Wow! I would love to stay in that room! It must cost a lot... I want to read the 7th book *cries*...
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 1:32 PM EST
Bertie Bott's Best Bean
Points: 2941
lavender_07 says:
Aaww :( how come all of these things are through hp fan trips?? suckish...:(
but its still pretty cool for the lucky person!!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 1:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
What a dream weekend this would be. I wonder if the room will be booked on a first come first serve basis, or if the hotel is taking bids of some kind. I'm tempted to call the Balmoral to find out!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 2:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
_sapphire_ says:
I would love to stay in that room! I'm sure there is magic oozing all over it. But it would be strange for me though.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 2:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 272
Fuzzy Kneazle says:
It would be a dream trip! Alas, to quote Ron "I hate being poor" and I'd have to win the Daily Prophet Lottery to be able to go *sigh*
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 2:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Wow, she writes her Harry Potter books in a hotel??? I would love to stay there!!! It's going to be full og Harry Potter magic!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 2:33 PM EST
Headmaster
(Moderator)
Cheeser says:
Scarlett Kent - the room is ONLY available through HP Fan Trips directly, not the hotel.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 2:43 PM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5162
Weesa says:
That would be a great trip. If only I could go. Sounds like it'll be really fun indeed.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 2:45 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
sno-chik says:
Sweet! When I become rich and famous, I'm staying in that room. Lucky for the people who get to go! That would be sweet!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 2:52 PM EST
Vertigo Swinger
Points: 4011
Topher2707 says:
Oh, that would be so much fun to be able to stay in there, although, I live in the US, so there's no way it could possibly happen for me.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 2:56 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
That is sooo cool!
I would totally stay there if I ever went there!!!
hahha
:D
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 3:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
Wow! That would be so awsome... you know...sleep in that room!!!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 3:09 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hedwig86 says:
Wow thats really cool! If I ever go to Scotland i'll look into it!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 3:40 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
Thats cool. a lot of fans are gonna want that suit.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 4:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well whenever I reach Scotland, I’ll want to stay in that room, perhaps try to do some writing in there… ;) maybe I’ll pick up on some creative vibes left behind by JKR.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 4:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
I bet it costs a fair bit too!!
Hope whoever decides to stay has a nice time...... :)
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 4:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats soo cool. Too bad I can't go to Great Britan and stay at that hotel. Now that would be an awesome way to live throgh the last book release.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 5:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
"JK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in this room on 11th Jan 2007." isn't it great!! ? I know Hermes,i am Greek.. Wish i could go to HP Fan Trips
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 5:07 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
SWEET!
how great would that be to stay in a room where JK herself wrote the finishing touches on DH!
there are no words for what I would feel.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 5:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
That is so cool, I would love to stay there. Can you imagine being in the room where JK finished the book.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 5:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
IROCKMYFIREBOLT says:
I would love to stay there. That would be an ideal place to write...no one to bug you! Peace and quite!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 6:34 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Wow - the hairs raised on the back of my neck with excitement when I read that article! How fantastic to be in that exact room where Harry Potter finished ... If only I had a spare $10,000 to go on an overseas holiday ...
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 7:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Wow, that's cool. They sure are going to make a lot of money off of that room now!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 7:36 PM EST
Points: 159
serious says:
Jo wrote the room number on the bust. They published the photograph. So, how could be misreported in the press? Whoever does this, if you're not room 652 the hotel is ripping you off.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 8:31 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6171
BellaCullen says:
Wow! I would totally love to stay in that room! It would be so cool!
I was wondering if anyone knew how one was supposed to enter herself into the HP Fan Trip thing to win it??
Thanks to anyone who can help me!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 9:23 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 722
Seeker04 says:
That is awesome. I could only imagine what the suite looks like. A five star and it's a suite. It must be pretty sick to say the least.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 10:05 PM EST
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