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Toys "R" Us, Barnes & Noble announce NYC events for 'Deathly Hallows' 
JUNE 28, 2007 at 8:24 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Last month we told you about the Barnes & Noble's special event featuring Harry Potter U.S. narrator Jim Dale at one of their New York stores to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We now have the full details of the event
, which will include bestselling children's authors and a live webcast of the event on the B&N website.
From the release:
The five hours of live entertainment will feature appearances, discussions, and signings by favorite Disney authors including:
- Dave Barry (via video) and Ridley Pearson, co-authors of The New York Times bestselling prequels to Peter Pan, Peter and the Starcatchers and Peter and the Shadow Thieves, as well as the upcoming final book in the trilogy, Peter and the Secret of Rundoon.
- Eoin Colfer (via video), author of the multi-million selling global phenomenon Artemis Fowl series as well as the upcoming Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel.
- Rick Riordan, author of the number one New York Times bestselling series Percy Jackson & The Olympians.
- Jonathan Stroud, author of the bestselling Bartimaeus Trilogy.
- Cinda Williams Chima, author of The Warrior Heir and The Wizard Heir.
- Rob Kidd, author of The New York Times bestselling series Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow.
Barnes & Noble will kick off the celebration of the seventh and final book in the J.K. Rowling series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, at 5PM. Radio Disney will emcee the celebration and entertain guests with games, prizes, and music. The event will also be webcast live on Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com/midnightmagic).
We have also learned that toy store Toys "R" Us will be hosting a special event at their flagship store in Times Square, on Friday, July 20. Festivities will start at 9 p.m. and include games, quizzes and prizes.
Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character, or be like Dobby and wear your most miss-matched, oddest socks for opportunities to win prizes. Test your Harry Potter knowledge at N.E.W.T. levels, see magic and wizardry, and enjoy other exciting activities. Plus, guests who purchase Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will receive a commemorative glow-in-the-dark poster only available at Toys "R" Us Times Square!
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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MollyMomma says:
You're lucky if you're in a big city, with all the neat events going on. Us small towners have no such luck.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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zues says:
Well MollyMomma canadian small towners are just as unlucky as you. We can be sad together. Sniff sniff, pout pout.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:30 PM EST
Witch
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star chaser says:
Sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun. I wish I could go.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:33 PM EST
Auror
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Degamo says:
That should be really fun! I was just in Times Square, but I probably can't go back for a long time...
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 9:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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brenpotterfans says:
All these parties the stores are planning sounds like so much fun. It will be hard to pick which one to go to.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 9:10 PM EST
Heir of Gryffindor
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Gryffindor Lord says:
I'm possibly going to Time Square at the end of July. Too bad I can't go for this. NYC should be fun though. I've never been there.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 9:11 PM EST
Auror
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H/HrShipper4Ever says:
That sounds soo cool!! Too bad I don't live in NYC. I wonder if anything like that is going to be hosted in Chicago.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 9:17 PM EST
Squib
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MisterPalindrome says:
Some great events that sound like lots of fun. I hope the release of the last book doesn't mean the end for these types of events. Hopefully the last movies will generate enough continued interest in the books to justify more stuff like this.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 10:03 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
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Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Wooo very fun!!!!!!
Have fun whoever goes to that!
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 10:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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HermioneLunaGinny says:
Are they holding this in ALL Barnes and Nobles, or Just in NYC?
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 10:28 PM EST
Prefect
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Hedwig101 says:
Cool, anyone hear of anything up here for Chapters or RainCoast? Mebe in TO or Montreal?
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 10:29 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
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Tikihaha says:
That is so fantastic that New York is really putting on a celebration for Deathly Hallows!
I wish Australia would get its proverbial finger out and put on some sort of festival - anything! A balloon ...!!
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 10:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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HermioneLunaGinny says:
Oooh, I see, it's just New York. Never mind. :)
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 10:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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_sapphire_ says:
At times like this, I wished I lived in NYC. It scares me to death, but I honestly don't know where I will be on the 20th and 21st. I'm expected to go on a road trip, but I want to resist the efforts in the name of Harry Potter.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 10:56 PM EST
Witch
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Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Oh my god!! It's going to be so crowded and fun! I wish I can be there.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 11:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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bubblenut21 says:
I want a glow in the dark poster. *pouts* I hate living in Podunkville sometimes.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 11:19 PM EST
Auror
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kkids says:
I'm sad that I won't be able to get a glow in the dark poster for my child. That's too bad that the toys r us folks won't offer that special poster at other locations across the US.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 11:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Bright Eyes says:
Nawww. Only in America. Nothing like that will happen in Australia... *burts into tears*
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 11:34 PM EST
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DumbledoresArmy says:
DARN, i wish I could go.But i don't live in NY.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 12:05 AM EST
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hufflepuff_babe says:
I want to go to NY sometime. This sound like a lot of fun!
Oh well, my midnight release party will be just as good because I'm celebrating with friends.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 12:19 AM EST
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Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Gosh I wish I lived in New York! There's so much going on with Potter Parties! It's sounds like so much fun, I wish I could go!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 12:26 AM EST
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~Harry's true love~ says:
Wow, they really are going all out! I wish I could go.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:39 AM EST
Auror
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HufflepuffActress says:
I want a glow in the dark Harry Potter poster. The whole Toy R’ Us evening sounds like a lot of fun. I might win the dobby sock contest.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 2:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Silver_Lining says:
Wow there's so much going on! You can definitely tell that July is going to be a Harry Potter month.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 3:40 AM EST
rockstar
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Harry_J Potter says:
Figures. I won't be in NY at the time of release. bleh.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 4:32 AM EST
Gryffindor Ghost
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Professor Cat says:
I'd love to go to an event, I know there's some near where I stay happening, but I'm having my 18th birthday party on the 20th of July at the same time O_o
Hahaha.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 5:26 AM EST
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