CBBC Newsround has now posted the transcript of the 70 cub reporters interview with J.K. Rowling. While many of the questions we have heard in similar fashion before, there are a few new tidbits of information. Peter Humphreys for BBC Newsround. – Who did Fawkes previously belong to and will he play a vital role …read more!

The transcript from Katie Couric’s interview with J.K. Rowling has now been posted on the Dateline NBC website. In this piece which aired tonight, unfortunately, there wasn’t too much specifically about the new book. The questions that the children submitted will be broadcast tomorrow morning on the Today Show . However, in tonight’s interview there …read more!

Time Magazine has now posted their interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. In an interview that briefly covers several subjects such theology, romance, and the fantasy genre, Jo is honest about her intentions with the Harry Potter books. Granted, Rowling’s books begin like invitations to garden-variety escapism: Ooh, Harry isn’t really a poor orphan; …read more!

ITV just broadcast show that featured their contest winner, Owen Jones, interviewing Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. TLC Reader Dawn sent in some quick notes of things that JKR said in the broadcast. – Jk says that Ravenclaw will have their day *taps nose* – Wormtail will not kill Lupin. – Jk was implying something …read more!

This year’s Comic-Con is just wrapping up in San Diego, and at this convention Warner Brothers was there promoting the upcoming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film. There was a special trailer shown, and thanks to reader Moony, we have a very detailed description of what was shown. There are mentions of new …read more!

Hey everyone; Emerson and I are in a net cafe right now – e-mail and internet access has been limited which is why we’ve been away from the sites, but all the events have just finished and we thought you would like an update. We hope you all enjoyed the book – we loved it …read more!

It’s here; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is officially released, and the first of the reviews has now been published. In a hugely spoiler-ific article, the New York Times calls this “the darkest and most unsettling installment yet.” Harry still has his wry sense of humor and a plucky boyish heart, but as in …read more!

As many of you know 🙂 our very own Melissa Anelli is in Edinburgh for the release weekend of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Along with Emerson from MuggleNet, Melissa will soon be sitting down for a very special interview with J.K.Rowling. The Guardian has posted an interview with Melissa, who talks about this …read more!

The video of JKRowling reading an excerpt from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is now available online. Scholastic video Also the special two minute video clip of JKR introducing the Half-Blood Prince is now on the Barnes and Noble website here. Enjoy!

The first wire reports are starting to come out now, with more details of our favorite author at her special midnight release party in Edinburgh, Scotland. This reports quotes JKR as saying: Excited, I am excited,” Rowling, 39, dressed in a black dress and black jacket, told a group of reporters as she was ushered …read more!