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Scholastic & Raincoast announce winners of JK's 'Open Book Tour' sweepstakes 
OCTOBER 2, 2007 at 7:27 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
We previously told you of the public schools that would be participating in J.K. Rowling's 'Open Book Tour,' we can now let you know that Scholastic have posted
their sweepstakes results of fans from the U.S. who will attend an evening with J.K. Rowling at Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 19th at 7 pm.
Canadian publishers, Raincoast, have also published their list of attendees who meet the author at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto on October 23rd at 10 am.
At both events Rowling will read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, answer questions from her fans and sign complimentary copies of the final book for every fan in attendance.
If you are attending either event please send us your memories and I hope to see you at Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 19th.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1658
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Well I guess congratulations is in order for the lucky people who won. I just wish I was one of them. :-(
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 10:17 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 69
Priscilla Fussybottom says:
I am upset that my sons name is not on the list yet when I received the extra letter they omitted I immediately faxed and mailed it on the 28th so they should have had it by the 1st. Did anyone hear from or speak to someone at Scholastic as to when they plan on releasing the rest of the names? I'd be grateful for any additional information. Thanks.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 11:05 AM EST
Squib
Points: 119
Hogwartian says:
Well congrats to those who did win, and better luck next time for those who didn't. I hope we hear from those who won, I'm sure it'll be amazing.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 11:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 534
~AlyPotter~ says:
Congrats to all those who won! I hope one day to meet JO. Oh well, better luck next time. I hope those who attend have a blast and remember to share.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 12:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 69
Priscilla Fussybottom says:
Just found out that they will be updating the list later today and hopefully those not on the first will be there then. Thanks for all the good wishes and I will try to share every moment with you all that I recall from the event. We are very grateful for this opportunity.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 12:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1998
brenpotterfans says:
WOW!!! Congratulations to everybody who won. What a bunch of lucky kids. That experience is going to be one they never will forget.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 12:29 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 2590
Hecate3fold says:
Some very lucky people are going to have the experience of their lives.
I wish them all well and will be there in spirit with all of them.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 1:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1423
smart hermione says:
capella_black wow u r soooo lucky- have fun! I live zillions of miles away l o l, so it was out of the question for me to even sign up, but i hope that all those who are attending will have the time of their lives, espcially fellow hpana membrs. Make sure you tell us how it went
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 2:01 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
Angie Gryffindor says:
I am so happy for those people. I hope they enjoy the day. I wish I was going too.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 2:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
yuko says:
I really wish i was canadian right now!
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 2:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2515
School Governor says:
Well done to those who won their golden tickets. I am sure they will have a great time, and look forward to hearing reports on the book readings and answers to many questions.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 5:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 803
ShiningShina says:
Lucky people. At least I can be consoled by the fact that I will afterwards have a bunch of new JKR answers to add to my brain.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 5:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1221
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Dang, I didn't win. Congratulations to all you who did win though, you have an amazing opportunity ahead!!
I'm surprised to see so many winners out of New Jersey. Maybe it's not so weird, but I wouldn't think of New Jersey so much.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 6:39 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 2941
Tikihaha says:
Lucky, lucky, lucky fans ...!!
So jealous!
Hopefully some HPANA members are amongst that illustrious list!
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 3:59 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4091
ILoveHP! says:
I can;t tell you how envious I am now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gosh! The winners are so lucky!
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 11:16 AM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3009
Extendable Ears says:
Yay! I see my Dad's name on the page! :) I'm going with him to New York and I can't wait. I can't believe our luck, we're very excited! Congrats to the other winners as well!
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 12:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2101
phoenix_feathers says:
I envy everybody who gets to go!! Thats really cool that they're doing that i would love to have one of those books!!!
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 3:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3063
Anastasia Popovick says:
Oh I so wish I coudl attend on of these events. I am so happy for all who can go. I can't wait to see and hear what those who attend have to say and show us!
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 9:19 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
Ehmagash! It so happens, I got accepted! I got a call! I'm so happy! Yay! I thought I wasn't going hehe (pokes first post). I can't wait. Guys, I got the call after this list was shown to the public. There is still hope to all people who didn't get a call. don't worry guys!
Posted Oct 6, 2007 at 1:56 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2350
mad_eye muggle says:
Cool!How lucky are those people who won?Very I say.......I really wish I was one of them.Ah.......well maybe next time though.HP RULES!
Posted Oct 6, 2007 at 2:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1760
snaily says:
I went through the Scholastic list and was amazed to find that there are so many winners who're above 55!! Well done!!
And I hope all those who've made it to the final list have a wonderful time!
Posted Oct 6, 2007 at 9:29 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2087
JAYSTARR says:
Hope that I am on the list...
Posted Oct 7, 2007 at 7:42 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7600
dominor says:
Oh i wish i could go.. I would really really really want to ask her a few quetions, i want to know what happened to Cho Chang! ANy ideas /Sarah;;Saurus\ ???
Posted Oct 8, 2007 at 7:39 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
sno-chik says:
Congrats to all that won. I can't wait to hear the stories. Hope you have fun!
:) smiles :)
Posted Oct 13, 2007 at 2:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 937
crazywitch says:
Congratulations to everyone that won, what a fantastic prize to win. Look forward to the comment from the people who attend.
Posted Oct 16, 2007 at 5:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2515
Mystique says:
Of course as i read this article, i became extremely bitter and upset. This doesn't apply to me does it... after all, I'm not a US, UK or Canadian resident. I live in the Caribbean, in Trinidad, where there are a lot of Harry potter fans... yet we are, as usual, completely ignored. We don't matter, there are NEVER any competitions for us, never any great harry potter opportunities / experiences that we get to participate in. We get books from Scholastic and Bloombsbury, so why can’t we be eligible for their competitions?
Or, just for once, why can’t they have a world wide competition? Where anyone can enter???
WHY ARE THE FANS LIKE ME TREATED SO TERRIBLY? Most of us are not rich enough to be able to travel to the UK / US and experience harry potter like the people in those regions can.
So are we to be left out because we an’t afford it? Doesn’t sound like what JKR and harry potter is supposed to be about!
Posted Oct 17, 2007 at 10:41 AM EST
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