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DECEMBER 13, 2007 at 9:05 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: CBBC Newsround
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's latest book, Tales of the Beedle the Bard, sold
this morning at Sotheby's for £1,950,000 ($3,980,128.89).
JK watched the event via the internet and said:
I'm stunned and ecstatic. This will mean so much to the children desperately in need of help. It means Christmas has come early for me.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit The Children's Voice charity.
UPDATE: You can now view a video interview with JKR in which she discusses, ever so briefly, what she may do next.
UPDATE II: We now know that Amazon purchased the book and they have updated their web site with a press release:
Even before establishing her charity, J.K. Rowling had done the world a rare and immeasurably valuable service--enlarging forever our concept of the way books can touch people--and in particular children--in modern times. When we deliver Harry Potter, kids are camped out at the post box, and the drivers get hugs.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
Oh my goodness that is so much money. I wish I had it but I wouldn't pay quite that much for it. I think it is so cool that she is donating it, she is such a good person.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 9:35 AM EST
Dumbledore's Girl
Points: 4511
flyby says:
Wow go jkr you raised two million £ for charity !
Shows the purity of rowling, amazing achievment. Just wish i could read it !
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 9:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 917
zxPurplezx says:
That'd be really awesome to own one of those books.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 9:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 505
jmfrogger says:
Holy Lincoln's Mullet! 4 MIL? That's insane. Not a particularly insightful comment, but I had to say it!
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 10:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Unbelievable! She would have made more had she printed it out for all her fans to read. Harry Potter fandom is global.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 10:26 AM EST
Student
Points: 285
NicoleHalliwell says:
That is amazine! This truly made my day. I just hope the book does not fall apart! And stays in good condition and is well cared for.I get upset when books are mistreated.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 10:35 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!
That is sooo awesome!!!!!
=D
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 10:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 923
expectogirl says:
WOW-I'd love to see it, I wonder if it's going to be on display anywhere? Bless JKR for donating the money:)
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 10:48 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Absolutely amazing. Glad to see this will help the charity. I hope it will now be released for general publication so that we can all enjoy it.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 11:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 972
Professor Granger says:
That is great! If I had that much money I would gladly pay that much. And the best part is that it is all for charity.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 11:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
Wow! Is all I have to say.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 11:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1585
BB_Sectumsempra says:
That is awsome. I am so glad that all that money will go to the children.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 11:48 AM EST
Facotrot Founder
Points: 4737
Aurora_7 says:
Wow. That's really great! And they thought it'd be around £30,000? Haha..
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 11:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 534
~AlyPotter~ says:
Wow!
That is absolutely amazing.
I knew it would make a lot of money, but approximately almost 4 million dollars. Who knew!!!!
She must be so proud and I am proud for her.
It is great that the money is going to charity.
This money will really help a lot of children in need.
Congrats Jo!
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 12:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
Wow, that is a lot of money. As much as I would like the book, I can't afford that much.
It is fantastic for the charity getting all that money as well.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 12:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 606
kat_123 says:
Wow 1.95 million pounds! That's amazing! It's fantastic that JK is donating it all to charity!
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 1:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 830
Barbarian Black says:
Merlin's Beard! Wish I had that much gold. Glad I got the auction catalog for a mere $18 (or was it only $16)
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 1:40 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
Incredible! I was thinking it would sell for over a million, but this is just wonderful. I got tears in my eyes reading JKR's response. JKR brings joy to so many people in so many ways. She deserves a fabulous Christmas!
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 1:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
I knew it would get much more than what they were saying. Lucky buyer.......
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 2:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
Holy Cow!!! Thats crazy!!! I can't beleive it sold for so much... That is just insanity...
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 3:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
That's amazing. Why would anybody pay that much?!? But, it is for charity, so I'm sure that's part of it.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 3:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Wow! What a price ! I really want to read it! Is this possilble? :)
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 3:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1433
Brianna Huckpuck says:
Holy crap-oli! I'm glad all that money is going to charity. That's so nice of her.
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 5:14 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
That is much more than what was expected, although it all went to a very good cause.
I hope now the book will be printed for the general public so all of us will be able to read it.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 5:20 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
Now that's a worthy cause. i thought it would reach up to 5 million but an estimated 4 mil is also good enough. The lucky, not to mention super rich person who bought the book is one lucky cupcake
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 5:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
It's brilliant that a simple book can raise money for such a brilliant cause - it's wonderful that JKR can do somehtign like that!
Posted Dec 13, 2007 at 5:47 PM EST
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