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PotterCast 130: The One with J.K. Rowling

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Posted by: Melissa
December 18, 2007, 07:27 AM


And it's here! J.K. Rowling is on PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast! Aggggh! This is part one of her appearance; the rest will be up next week. We'll have a transcript up as soon as we can.

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Show info:

J.K. Rowling comes to PotterCast! This is just part one - make sure to tune in next week for part two!

In this landmark show we talk about:

-The morals of Beedle the Bard
-Who was right about Horcri?
-Who made the first Horcrux?
-Creating a Horcrux vs. splitting the atom
-Will Jo tell us how to create a Horcrux?
-The things that made her editor look like she wanted to vomit
-The Scottish Book and its potential date of publication
-Baby pictures for the Dawlish entry
-Dumbledore and homosexuality in the wizarding world
-The recklessness and blindness that comes with love
-Madam Hooch fanfic
-Is Harry kinda not really a Horcrux?
-Was Harry the not-so-much-a Horcrux damaged in CoS??
-The pain in Harry's scar explained in more detail
-Dumbledore's "in essence divided" spell
-Neville. Just Neville. The Boy it Could Have Been.
-Matthew Lewis as Cormac McLaggen?
-Thrice defying the Dark Lord explained
-The missing 24 hours, and how Dumbledore found out what happened in Godric's Hollow
-"You either get to be right, or you get more stories!"
-"I've got a bit of a problem with this myself...maybe they've got a point."
-How the Scottish Book would be laid out, and more info about what will be in it
-"It's about doing the absolute definitive, giving people everything guide."
-Hannah Abbott's backstory: Muggleborn or pureblood? And running the Leaky Cauldron
-The Web site and the WOMBATs - are there more WOMBATs? The secret agenda that got book seven info online.
-Jo: "I win!"
-The Trio: Did they graduate Hogwarts?
-Hogwarts graduation traditions, and Jo's feelings on not writing a ceremony

Don't forget to tune in next week!

RT: 49:10
Edited by Superhero Stede Bonnett

With special thanks to Rosi for being our Brit voice, and Fiddy for putting up with all manner of craziness.
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402 Comments

Emily

That was awesome!

Jo is…. amazing. I’m so impressed with her attitude and her candor. She is such a sport! (But I REALLY want to know more about the scary horcrux stuff she mentioned)

I am sorry that you never actually got to talk about the romance stuff in this episode. I hope it made it into the next show!

I can’t wait for the next one!

Posted by Emily on December 18, 2007, 03:48 PM report to moderator
Lisa

Awesome podcast! I love the new intro. I’m still in shock that you guys finally were able to get Jo to do a podcast. Congrats!! You guys will be beating Mugglecast for sure this week!

Posted by Lisa on December 18, 2007, 03:51 PM report to moderator
Becca

Just listening again, Jo sounds like she has a cold! Get well soon Jo if you do XD

Posted by Becca on December 18, 2007, 03:52 PM report to moderator
Ingrid

AWESOMEAWESOMEAWESOME! I was so exited :D Wow, Jo sounded so cool and relaxed, and she was really funny… Haha The Scottish Book :P AMAZING! Loved everything

Posted by Ingrid on December 18, 2007, 03:53 PM report to moderator
Anna

Why oh why melissa did you keep distracting jo when “romance” came up? i love hearing her talk about ron and hermione!!! squeeeeeeeeeeee

Posted by Anna on December 18, 2007, 04:12 PM report to moderator
Sweasley

I WANT PART TWO NOW!!!

Posted by Sweasley on December 18, 2007, 04:21 PM report to moderator
budb

Roon, or ImH, a favor if you would please? While I’m awaiting the transcript, would one of you send me a pm through Leaky, with just the revelations that are directly tied to the story line of the novels? Sounds like most of the information so far is backstory/background, but if there’s something specific to understanding the novels, I’d appreciate.

There’s a logistics question that I’m curious about….this was a telephone interview I assume? It happened right after the sale at Sotheby’s, and I thought Melissa was back in stateside during that time…..

Posted by budb on December 18, 2007, 04:23 PM report to moderator
Essie

Well done, all! I listened to it with a huge smile plastered on my face! I especially enjoyed the banter between Jo and John…those two make a hilarious pair (the diamond encrusted Beedle bit had me rolling). I think this is such a testament not only to how respected Leaky is, but also to how absolutely amazing and giving Jo is. What a way to finish a truly incredible year! Also, the new Jo intro is awesome!

Posted by Essie on December 18, 2007, 04:26 PM report to moderator
roonwit

budb: Have you seen the summaries posted on AQ yet? It sounds as if the show was recorded Thursday afternoon, I would guess, despite the introduction, via something like skype.

Posted by roonwit on December 18, 2007, 04:28 PM report to moderator
roonwit

I liked the dimond BTB as well. One of the best lines in my opinion was Jo asking, “Don’t you think it id a bit too bling?”

Posted by roonwit on December 18, 2007, 04:30 PM report to moderator
Gingeroot

oh my god oh my god oh my god – that was totally freakin’ awesome- thank you so much! and now we have to wait for part 2??? can you release it before next week? i can’t stand the anticipation!!!!

Posted by Gingeroot on December 18, 2007, 04:31 PM report to moderator
SydneyCartonFan

On the intro, was that Jessica Rowling? The voice doing the recording for Hogwarts? It sounded like a younger person.

Posted by SydneyCartonFan on December 18, 2007, 04:40 PM report to moderator
KioRustleweed

It was wonderful!

Jo is so lovely, it was wonderful to just hear her talk, its great that it was more of conversation than an interview! I screamed when I heard her say “This better not be about house elves!”

So much new info! I’m so happy for you guys! for Pottercast!! And yes! John is now officially officially cannon.

Posted by KioRustleweed on December 18, 2007, 04:43 PM report to moderator
Marigold Sandybanks

What an amazing honor! I am SO HAPPY for you guys!!!

Posted by Marigold Sandybanks on December 18, 2007, 04:44 PM report to moderator
Dawn

ImHermione1027 – No problem. Sorry I didn’t answer you, I wasn’t near my computer for the longest time. Hope you enjoyed it.

Posted by Dawn on December 18, 2007, 04:47 PM report to moderator
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