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JULY 18, 2007 at 3:34 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Reuters via Yahoo! News
Scholastic, the U.S. publishers of the Harry Potter series have issued
a statement saying that they will take legal action against two companies, Deepdiscount.com and distributor Levy Home Entertainment, for distributing and selling copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows before the release date.
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Head Girl
Points: 475
hagrids little helper says:
But that ruines the whole fun of waiting. Im glad they are taking legal action. However, those people who have got an early copy are so luckey!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 3:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
And they should!! Why would a company even bother doing that. I know people would jump at the offer to get the book before, but it just isn't fair at all!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 3:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1604
R//V/@ says:
Some pople always have to ruin the fun! I'm glad they're taking actions to stop this. Early distribution is just not fair for the publishing company, the other stores selling the books, and most importantly the dedicated fans!!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 3:41 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 307
Dartsam says:
These people would have to be from a different planet not to know that what they were doing was wrong!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 3:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 381
Voldys_dead :D says:
So does that mean that the leaked stuff like the chapter names and the epilogue were real?!?
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 3:48 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
I was wonfering the same as Deathly_Hallows07.
So it was true!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 3:50 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
You'd think they'd have learned by now that it doesn't exactly pay to make a few bucks early! Oh well, it would have been nice to get a copy earlier than everyone else...
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 3:55 PM EST
Vertigo Swinger
Points: 4011
Topher2707 says:
Hmm, in the press release, scholastic actually asked the people who received a copy early to wait until Midnight the 21st to start reading, but if I got one early, I'd start reading right away.
I was also wondering about the chapter titles and whether or not they were legit.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:05 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6219
harrysgurl201 says:
Hmmm...well...I am glad that they are starting to take legal action. That was horrible that they distributed before the release date.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:08 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
The chapter titles and supposed epilogue were released before this happened. So their validity is up in the air. After all, Jo said to avoid the misinformation in the media. Take everything with a grain of salt.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1681
DumbledoresArmy says:
Anything to make, God its getting horrible. I don't understand why poeple would want to ruin the story. I also think that its good scholastic is taking legal action. MAybe they will think twice before doing it next time a good book comes out. I don't think those chapter and epilogue spoilers where true. It was from a hacker not an early reader. Also Iam waiting to get my copy at the midnight party and I have no intention of recieving it early.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:18 PM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3844
red&gold says:
"Give em hell for us Peeves!!!" :)
:P to the people who spoil...
Even if I did get my copy early, I still wouldn't post the stuff online. AMAZING! The customer who posted it should be prosecuted as well.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
I can't believe they thought they would get away with selling copies early. I'm glad they're taking legal action over it. As much as I want to read it, we've waited this long, we can wait another few days.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
If you ask me, these companies are a little thick-headed, what did they think, that they were gonna be let off the hook or something?!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:36 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
HorcruxLord says:
These people just spoil the fun for everyone else who is waiting. Still i wouldnt mind mr being one of the people who got an early copy, but i would never post it online and spoil it for anyone.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:43 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
On one hand, I would like to have had one of those copies. On the other hand, waiting will make it just that much better. I was tempted to download the book images, but I want to hold the book in my hands. Call me old-fashioned.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Wow. I feel sorry for those companies. They're going to get hell from Scholastic.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:59 PM EST
Magickal Mead Wench
Points: 2542
SnapesSorceress says:
Don't people ever learn? I hope they take it out in pounds of flesh!
SnapesSorceress
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 5:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
I just want to know what happens already. IF I were in a store that was selling copies of the new book, it would be VERY hard to just walk away. I think I'd grab one. BUT I would NEVER spoil it for anyone.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 5:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
I'm so glad that they are going to take action! *sigh* Maybe the later you know the ender, the more it hurts? Or it will hurt less?
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 5:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 948
Grimmauld Place says:
I hope these companies get shut down. It is such a disappointment that people would do this. They are trusted to keep this under wraps and they just cna't do it. I hope that Scholastic does bring charges against them, and I hope they really get into trouble.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 5:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1238
Lord Tomedlovr says:
We already knew the spoilers were real. Neil Blair (one of JK's lawyers) already confirmed that this morning. (At least, according to The Times)
Someone spoiled it for me on youtube... *stupid muggles*
Sue their pants off!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 5:50 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Good for them!
I hate people spoiling the books.
ARGH!!!!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 5:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
They completely have the right to do this! what stupid companies would actually release the books early without realizing there might be a little something called consequences?!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 6:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
I'm glad that they'll get punished for it. THey deserve it, and it's not as though they didn't know exactly what they were doing.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 6:17 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4117
Padfoot4387 says:
They did that?! How horrible! No wonder people are so worried about spoilers. It sounds like there's a huge chance that someone out there will have the book ruined for him or herself.
Man, I hope Scholastic gets them good.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 6:33 PM EST
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