Archive for 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Jul 28, 2007

Posted by: John Admin

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Frequently Asked Questions Below are answers to some of the as-yet unanswered questions that we find we are frequently asked, or information regarding issues about which our readers often talk. Where do you get the news? The news on this site is collected from several sources, but our top two resources are Internet research and …read more!

Reminder: Registration for Prophecy 2007 Closes Tomorrow

Jul 27, 2007

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A reminder for those who have not yet registered for the upcoming A Harry Potter Symposium, Prophecy 2007, that registration for this event will close tomorrow July 28, 2007 at 11:59 Eastern. Prophecy 2007: From Hero to Legend will be held next week in Toronto, Ontario, Canada running August 2-5, and will feature a whole …read more!

Audio of J.K. Rowling USA Today Interview Now Online

Jul 27, 2007

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Yesterday, we told you that the USA Today newspaper had a lengthy new interview with author J.K. Rowling. You can now listen to audio excerpts (no spoilers) of this interview, and hear Jo speaking about things such as her favorite character, the normalcy of her everyday life, and her next writing projects, which include two …read more!

Dan Radcliffe Talks “Deathly Hallows” and Fate of Harry Potter

Jul 27, 2007

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In the wake of the news (see below) that actor Dan Radcliffe knew in advance some of the details involving the fate of Harry Potter, Entertainment Weekly magazine has a new interview online conducted with Dan, who speaks about his thoughts reading “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” and more. Dan gives some information about …read more!

JKR Gives Original Last Line Containing the Word “Scar” and More In Part Two of “Today Show” Interview

Jul 27, 2007

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The second part of a new interview with author J.K. Rowling was broadcast this morning on NBC‘s the “Today Show.” In this installment, Jo is reflective on how her life has changed with the success of the novels, answering what she would see if she looked in the Mirror of Erised, how she feels about …read more!

Reminder: JKR Open Book Tour Sweepstakes Starts Monday

Jul 27, 2007

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Previously, we told you that author J.K. Rowling would be going on tour here in the US this fall, making several appearances available for schoolchildren, with one event open to the general public. As a reminder, starting this Monday (July 30) a sweepstakes opens for Harry Potter fans to win tickets to the open event …read more!

Happy Birthday, Alex!

Jul 27, 2007

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Our senior programmer Alex Robbin has turned 17 today – and he spent last night putting up our redesign while we were screaming at him to take a break. Seriously. Go out tonight, Alex. In all seriousness, it’s been awesome watching this whiz kid turn into the awesome programmer he is today. Happy day, special …read more!

“Entertainment Weekly” Special Issue on Harry Potter

Jul 27, 2007

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Image format: “Entertainment Weekly” magazine now has a brand new special issue on the world of Harry Potter. Featuring some 36 pages on the beloved magical world created by author J.K. Rowling, this collector’s issue features a photo of a young Harry Potter lookalike sitting reading “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” According to the …read more!

Vote for the German Cover Art of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

Jul 27, 2007

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Image format: Publishers Carlsen-Verlag have now launched a contest where fans can choose the cover art that will be used on the German edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. There are two choices that do feature different scenes from the book, and you can vote via this link. Please note: Many readers from …read more!

JKR Gives New Epilogue Type Information During “Today Show” Interview

Jul 26, 2007

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In the first of a two part interview seen on NBC‘s the “Today Show,” author J.K. Rowling gave some wonderful new “Deathly Hallows”epilogue type information, where she revealed jobs and more for certain characters in the Harry Potter series. The interview was conducted in Edinburgh Castle in Scotland and featured children asking Jo a number …read more!



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