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JUNE 11, 2008 at 1:26 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Waterstone's via MuggleNet
The shorter-than-short Harry Potter prequel by author J.K. Rowling is now available to read online at Waterstone's web site. The story, handwritten on the front and back of a note card, was one of 12 from various authors auctioned for the bookseller's What's Your Story? charity fundraiser. Rowling's went for nearly $50,000.
It begins:
The speeding motorcycle took the sharp corner so fast in the darkness that both policemen in the pursuing car shouted...
Click here
and then click on "Read our authors' stories" and then J.K. Rowling to view the entire prequel!
UPDATE: The auction winner, Hira Digpal, president of Tokyo-based investment-banking consulting company Red-33, says that he wants to raise more money for charity with his purchase and has notified Rowling's publishers of his wishes:
Here I am, owning a piece of literary history. I think I got a bargain. Hopefully, we can raise much more than the sale.
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Squib
Points: 107
ameryth74 says:
HAHA... Elvendork... I give it about 32 seconds until Elvendork is someone's new username on any/all HP discussion boards.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 12:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 753
Bleak Angel says:
Thank you Ginny Weasleypants for taking the time to type it out, I am forever grateful. I really struggled to read her handwriting. As for the prequel itself, I loved reading it. Still I'm not a big fan of James or Sirius but I would still love to read a prequel if she wrote one, which I hope she will.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 12:28 PM EST
Squib
Points: 107
ameryth74 says:
So I went to Mugglenet's forums to test my theory and realized that I didn't have an actual account there, so I decided to test my theory by seeing if I could enroll as "Elvendork" and it let me... so now *I* am Elvendork... hehehehehehe... love it... and love my Marauder boys.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 12:31 PM EST
Squib
Points: 163
OceanBaBY says:
Well it was good! Very hard to read, but I liked it! It showed how cocky and funny James and Surius were, which I liked! It didn't have much to do with the plotline of Harry Potter, which was good. I liked just reading a funny short story with some familiar characters! Good Job Rowlling!
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 12:36 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 323
Basilina says:
That was so cute! I want more!
If we order it, will it be typed, etc.? Just curious if I should spend my money on it.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 12:52 PM EST
Ron's Love Advisor
Points: 5900
~Sarah~ says:
Elvndork.......hahahah I love it.
Nice that jk took advantage of the postcard.....her writing was small and hard to read but I am glad that she fit in as much on that as possible.
I am also loving the 'seriously black" quote by the police officer.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 1:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 859
hwhitesi says:
Wow and I thought my hand writing was tiny. That was not the easiest thing to read ( thanks *ginny weasleypants for the transcript).
I like most others now want MORE. Do you hear me JK I WANT MORE!!
Fun little read.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 2:01 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 529
Dementors Shadow says:
ooo That was cool. It would be awesome if she wrote a prequel, but it's her choice..
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 2:12 PM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4334
Orbster says:
That was fun! thanks JK :)
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 2:45 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 874
Silly Dragon says:
I want to read more, although I find it sensible not to release a prequel. I enjoy J.K.R.'s writing. This short excerpt has much of the spirit of Harry Potter about it, even if it's supposed to be independent from any larger work. The incipit of Philosopher's Stone is enough to start with, and too many details about what happened before would make the whole series a bit flavourless.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 3:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 580
KarateKid says:
Wow, that is amazing! I actually felt the same kind of thrill I felt when first reading DH. Who were the guys on the broomsticks? Death eaters? Oh my goodness, I feel like crying with happiness. Thanks, JK, for adding another bit of magic to my world. I love you. I'm gonna go ask my mum if I can pre-order it now.
(By the way, guys, read the stuff by the other authors too - they seem quite good even though I haven't read them all yet.)
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 4:02 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 334
The Grey Gent says:
Well I can't say I found it very enlightening, and it wasn't very entertaining either. I never thought I'd say this, but, I'm disappointed!
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 4:40 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 495
ayashe says:
I had trouble reading it too, thanks to the person who posted it on here.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 5:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
It wasn't that good. I think the hype round it built it up too much. Maybe if the writing was a little easier to read it would have been better.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 6:05 PM EST
Points: 1542
Letimar J says:
Can I use Elvendork for a fantasy story of my own? That name is so cool!!!
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 6:11 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Awesome! I'm definitely going to go read it now!
~Drish~
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 6:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1433
Brianna Huckpuck says:
That was awesome ^_^ Go JK! It's nice to have something nice to read, even if it's short!
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 7:06 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 387
diva_alix says:
Ha! J.K. Rowling, you tease. It was amsusing though. Perhaps it's good that James wasn't able to have any more kids. Otherwise, one of them might have gotten stuck with Elvendork.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 7:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
OOh. now that was pretty cool! Haha. Wouldn't mind a few more of these in the future *wink wink* :D
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 7:58 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
I will also add my thanks to ginny weasleypants. I was getting no where trying to read to original.
It left some questions, like who were they running from? I guess we will never know for sure.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 8:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 233
Artep says:
That was great! She hasn't lost her touch. Man I miss Harry. Please JK write a book on what happened the year after the war, starting from Fred's funeral etc.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 8:28 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
I felt totally weird reading that -- I don't think I breathed the whole time! I'm especially glad I somehow forgot it was going to be available online today -- what an amazing treat! I know a lot of people complained that it was hard to read, but the fact that it is written in JKR's own hand makes it that much more incredible to get a look at, for me, anyway. It was an enjoyable moment in James and Sirius' friendship.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 10:10 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5169
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Oh im going to read it..im so extied...thanyou Ginny Weasleypants for positiing it..many hugs..
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 10:21 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Sprockets says:
This was great, I loved it, wish there was more though.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 10:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
Wow, totally amazing! Those boys are so damn charming, "And don't forget: Elvendork! It's unisex!" Absolutely hilarious!
Wonderful JK, now I really would like a whole prequel!
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 11:28 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
She should definitely write a prequel! I know she isn't, and it's not like anyone can make her, but it would definitely be cool.
Sirius and James reminded me of the Weasley twins, in how seamlessly they work together in their shenanigans. JK Rowling is really a great writer, and I can't wait for more from her.
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 1:12 AM EST
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