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J.K. Rowling nixes rumors of official MySpace, Bebo profiles Popular (2493)

FEBRUARY 29, 2008 at 1:04 PM

Posted by PROF. DISH
Source: JKRowling.com via MuggleNet


J.K. Rowling has updated the rumor sectionopens in new window of her website to inform fans that she does not have a profile on any social networking sites, including MySpace or Bebo.

The rumor is that one of the many J.K. Rowling pages MUST be the real Jo, and she replies:

No, sorry, not even one of them, though they do seem to lead very exciting lives, these fake J K Rowlings. I like to imagine them partying with all my imaginary friends ('a close friend confided...') in some bright and shiny alternative universe. But meanwhile, on planet earth, the dull human J K Rowling hasn't got, and has never had, a profile on MySpace, Bebo or any similar site.

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Krum
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1234
AIM: MrDman101

Krum says:

Noice, noice. That is pretty obvious seeing that she is an adult.

Posted Mar 1, 2008 at 12:07 PM EST



~Harry's true love~
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1608

~Harry's true love~ says:

It is true that some of those fake JK Rowling are very convincing! I almost thought it was her on a Bebo sight. But it's compleatly understandable that it isn't her. Why would she want a Myspace or Bebo profile when she has her own websight???

Posted Mar 1, 2008 at 1:26 PM EST



Game Keeper
House: Gryffindor
Points: 7828

Rococoed says:

I doubt that J.K. Rowling would ever create for herself a profile on any of the described sites. Would she honestly consider it, when she'd probably have to hire dozens of staff just to keep up with all the friending requests and comments? ;)

I have to say, though, that I do deeply admire her wit in addressing this issue.

Posted Mar 1, 2008 at 1:52 PM EST



Silly Dragon
Wizard
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 826

Silly Dragon says:

I've never seriously believed there was any truth in the "siny, alternative world" of rumours. JKR must not have the time to discuss her life in details on MySpace or something.

Nice avatar, Brianna Huckpuck

Posted Mar 1, 2008 at 2:14 PM EST



snaily
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1767
AIM: snehalsurve Yahoo: snehii_007

snaily says:

Wicked! I was only just wondering what if she did own up of having a page on a networking site ... Wow! That would've been fun to hunt for!

Posted Mar 1, 2008 at 2:16 PM EST



FleurPattinson
Squib
House: Gryffindor
Points: 140

FleurPattinson says:

Awuhhh thats too bad about her not having one...

Posted Mar 1, 2008 at 3:06 PM EST



Isilwen Ciryatan
Ravenclaw Mastermind
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 9722

Isilwen Ciryatan says:

I wasn't aware there were that many people creating profiles posing as Jo. Good to see her put this rumor away. I must also say, I love reading her responses. They always have a touch of humor added.

Posted Mar 1, 2008 at 6:25 PM EST



9skinny
Student
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 263

9skinny says:

How could people imitate her like that? She deserves the respect that a god deserves, because i mean, no offense to anybody, but she IS the writer of the best book series ever!

Posted Mar 1, 2008 at 6:32 PM EST



NicoleHalliwell
Student
House: Gryffindor
Points: 251

NicoleHalliwell says:

I would have a hard time believing that Jo would have a myspace at all. I would be surprised if people actually believed one of them were hers. In all honesty, I really am not a fan of myspace.

Posted Mar 1, 2008 at 7:10 PM EST



Veela_21
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1458
AIM: Mandydiamond18

Veela_21 says:

I didn't even know there were people on myspace pretending to be her....that would be kinda cool if she did have her own myspace, but she probably wouldn't have time. I'm just glad we know the truth though.

Posted Mar 2, 2008 at 12:54 AM EST



humes
Professor
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1177
Yahoo: a_humes2003@yahoo.com

humes says:

Perhaps she should open one?

But seriously, it's good of J.K. not to give aid and comfort to those kinds of people. Easier to avoid scams that way.

Posted Mar 2, 2008 at 2:31 PM EST



mad_eye muggle
Auror
House: Gryffindor
Points: 2355

mad_eye muggle says:

Nice comment JK!Very funny indeed.But it would be nice if she indeed have a myspace account.

Posted Mar 2, 2008 at 6:49 PM EST



Stacki
Student
House: Slytherin
Points: 267

Stacki says:

Why would she, and if she did, I'm sure that she would never reviel who she really was to the public... only to her close friends that she trusts.

Posted Mar 2, 2008 at 8:49 PM EST



*Wonder Witch*
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 579

*Wonder Witch* says:

Haha nice.
I think thats really funny!

Posted Mar 3, 2008 at 12:31 AM EST



smart hermione
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1424

smart hermione says:

Love jks sense of humour. keep it up jo

Posted Mar 3, 2008 at 8:01 AM EST



Hermione's younger sister
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1634
Yahoo: pitcherplant_flytrap

Hermione's younger sister says:

I haven't heard this rumor but I hope nobody believed it because it's kind of stuped. They couldn't all be real!!!

Posted Mar 3, 2008 at 9:52 AM EST



zues
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1729

zues says:

I know that there are a lot of people that use celebrities names on myspace and facebook. I don't know why they do it, trying to be cool maybe.

Posted Mar 3, 2008 at 10:04 AM EST



Nataly
Auror
House: Gryffindor
Points: 2127

Nataly says:

It would be great if she had one.. but i was certain that she didn't .. Just rumours as she says..

Posted Mar 3, 2008 at 10:10 AM EST



MaeMuffin[DOT]
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 913
Yahoo: gypsy_6299

MaeMuffin[DOT] says:

Go J.K.! Murder the rumours, ha ha ha. wonder who actually made them.

Posted Mar 3, 2008 at 12:14 PM EST



Hecate3fold
I Am Queen of My Castle
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 2597

Hecate3fold says:

If there are people out there pretending to be JKR or anyone else, they must have a pretty dull life.
Maybe it would be better if they consentrated on developing their own lived instead of living through others.

Blessings! Hecate3fold!

Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 4:19 PM EST



Wulfric_Brian
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1430
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Wulfric_Brian says:

Ha, yeah I'm sure she leads a VERY boring life... You know with all of the articles being written about her and the red carpet events and her picture being on magazines. Sounds terribly dull :) I can't really see her wasting her time with myspace anyway. That seems more of a haven for washed up celebrities.

Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 10:39 PM EST



Feelin' Felix Felicis
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
House: Hufflepuff
Points: 1658

Feelin' Felix Felicis says:

I figured she didn't. She would be far too busy with her life than to sit and chat on myspace! I liked the article and her sense of humour about it!


hufflepuff blinkie

Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:40 AM EST



Amarantine
The Charmer
House: Slytherin
Points: 3276

Amarantine says:

I don't think I would have believed it anyway, I don't know many people who do! But I'm glad she's shot down the rumours, actually makes it a lot less risky because now weird internet stalkers can't dupe people into meeting them!

Posted Mar 8, 2008 at 10:11 AM EST



phoenix_feathers
Auror
House: Gryffindor
Points: 2101
Yahoo: lil_crazy_cat_85@yahoo.co

phoenix_feathers says:

Ha ha, Jo makes me grin. Usually, celebrities really don't have Myspace or Bebo. Indulgent fans just love to make people think so.

Posted Mar 8, 2008 at 1:49 PM EST



ILoveHP!
Delusional Army Soldier
House: Gryffindor
Points: 4092
Yahoo: harmony_delusions07 See my Amazon Wish List

ILoveHP! says:

I loved J.K.'s way of clearing the rumors. :D

Posted Mar 8, 2008 at 9:40 PM EST



Miss_Gryffindor
Muggle
House: Gryffindor
Points: 61

Miss_Gryffindor says:

Hey, I knew JZ won't go along with all the rumours.. haha to all those people who were pretending to be her!!!

Posted Mar 9, 2008 at 4:06 AM EST



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