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JANUARY 8, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Residents of the U.S. and Canada have a chance to win the collector's edition of The Tales of the Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling courtesy of online book retailer AbeBooks.com. Also included as the prize is a copy of the Sotheby’s auction catalog for the hand-written book from December 2007.
You must be between the ages of 13 to 20 in the U.S., and between 13 to 18 if you live in Canada to enter the contest, which ends on January 20, 2009 at 9:59am PDT. To enter
the contest you must answer a question:
The seven hand-written editions of The Tales of Beedle the Bard feature moonstones mounted into their covers. Which 19th century author wrote a novel called The Moonstone that was published in 1868?
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Wizard
Points: 575
Canis Diris says:
Although the world of Harry Potter is rich and vibrant, I am starting to feel a sort of emptiness from the franchise. The delays of the movies have cause me to reconsider investing in this "world". I am still going to see the movie (just to see how close it is to the books) but with no future books announced that include a boy or man (whichever you prefer) named Harry Potter I find myself not looking for another fan made fiction book online and just wait for what else Mrs. Rowling has up her sleeves.
Her writing is captivating to say the least and it rekindled my love for writing that I have neglected. The Tales of Beetle the Bard is just one of the many things she could tap into in the vast world of Harry Potter. I would love to see a story wherein we find a Muggle who constantly stumbles upon the wizarding world only to be constantly forced to forget about it (short term memory problems or whatever way the muggle is forced to forget). That would be quite entertaining to read (maybe as just a short story). But the likeliness of me reading such a story from Mrs. Rowling seems feasible I find that if I want to read such a story I should just write it myself.(Unless of course the story is in the Tales of Beedle the Bard)
Posted Jan 8, 2009 at 9:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
I don't think that she is going to write much more, much less what her fans want. She's pretty much set after the seven books were released.
Posted Jan 8, 2009 at 10:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 694
AvrilHermionePotter says:
Wow that's great! I got my own copy of the collector's edition. And the last time I checked at amazon, its already out of stock! I really think its a good decision for me to pre-order the book.
I do want to enter the contest though, its just sad that only selected people can join. I hope there will be a contest for HP fans who lives here at South East Asian region.
Posted Jan 8, 2009 at 10:37 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
The deluxe edition would be nice to have but I am way too old to enter.
Congrats to the lucky winner though.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 12:22 AM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
(Moderator)
Points: 13598
Lord Zimkel says:
I would like to purchase a copy of the Collector's Editions of The Tales of Beedle the Bard at some point. Unfortunately I can't afford to at the moment, but I may look into it in the near future. It's a shame I'm too old.
If anybody is wondering why it is that the age limit is lower in Canada it is because in many of our provinces in our legal age is 19 rather than 21...
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 1:25 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 630
Aberforth Puckle says:
Already got mine for Christmas. If you've not though, well worth entering, or saving up to buy one - it is superb quality, and for charity :D.
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 9:32 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Nice contest for a beautiful book. Good luck to all. It really would be a fine addtion to any collection.
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 9:39 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
Andros&Aiden says:
My 2-month old daughter got me a copy of the collector's edition for Christmas. She's such a sweetie. :-) I'm too old for the contest anyway.
I'm surprised at how easy the contest is, though. A Google search for "moonstone 1868" gets you the answer on the first hit. Back in the days of card catalogs, that would have been a real challenge.
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 1:09 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
Stacki says:
Aw Shucks, I just turned 21 in December *tear* I hope that the winner appreciates it!! That is something valuable and pretty neat to win.
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 1:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2251
Snufflesmom says:
I entered the contest.
I disagree that JKR won't write anymore. I think she has plans, even though we don't know about them yet. I am willing to wait and see.
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 1:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
Good luck to everyone.I think this is a really good contest.
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 257
2030088 says:
I would just like to rant about the fact that people living in Quebec (even though we ARE Canadians) aren't allowed to enter the contest. It just seems totally unfair to me. :(
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 4:25 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
weee :)
Entered
hehe I won't win though
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Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 4:26 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
I'm much too old, but good luck to all who can enter!
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 948
Grimmauld Place says:
This is cool! I wish i could enter. too old though!!!!
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 6:18 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3599
SnoopyLover says:
I am always too old for these contests--ergh!
Best of luck to any HPANAers who enter.
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 9:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 979
Absent Minded says:
I would like to second 2030088's comment by saying it is unfair. Very. Much. Unfair.
I'm from the province of Quebec, but I'm still a canadian! ARG!
Posted Jan 9, 2009 at 10:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Well...it is just unfair too be too old for these things. Good luck to those who can win!
Posted Jan 10, 2009 at 4:42 PM EST
Magickal Mead Wench
Points: 2505
SnapesSorceress says:
As a lucky owner of the collector's edition (I got mine from Amazon UK even though I am in the States), I can't say enough about the awesome quality of the collector's edition. I was totally surprised with the thought and work that went into its design and quality of the finished product. It is a beautiful item and a treasured addition to my HP collection. I recommend anyone eligible for the contest to enter. You won't be sorry! Good luck!
SnapesSorceress
Posted Jan 10, 2009 at 7:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
I love my CE, it's gorgeous. Enter if you can!
Posted Jan 11, 2009 at 12:38 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2316
loopy looney says:
I entered...good luck to everyone else who did also!!!
Posted Jan 11, 2009 at 8:51 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...A contest to get a Beedle the Bard book from JKR.
Posted Jan 11, 2009 at 9:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
That's not fair, I'm too old to enter. *frowns*
Posted Jan 11, 2009 at 10:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Ahh.....this is totally a bummer.I'm not from the US or Canada.Although its a nice contest,good luck for those who could join.
Posted Jan 12, 2009 at 9:36 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Good luck to everyone who enters, I have to say I got my copy and it is well worth it!! So everyone do your best!
Posted Jan 13, 2009 at 1:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1262
WildOrchid1298 says:
I'm too old these contests are so not fair to the people who were 14 when the books just started coming out. Ugh. :(
Posted Jan 16, 2009 at 2:17 PM EST
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