J.K. Rowling's Official Website Thread v.14

I`m not saying it couldn`t be new, I only thought that we could have overlooked something. If it`s new, it could be a good sign for getting more soon. Remember in Septemper, after a long dry time first there was a diary entry and then another one and the second WOMBAT. Jo said once that updates without much times between them show that she has sparetime and is not working hard.

The fansites thing is new. :)

I think this means that Jo is done with editing, and she finally has time to look around fansites and boards, and update her own site. I especially liked how she remarked that there are a few editorials on HarryPotterFanZone.com that are very revealing!

*goes to read all the editorials* :evil:

Maybe we will get updates more often, even if they are small. Any news is good news!

If we can't have a wombat, a journal entry would be really great! :D

The honoured fan site is the same that wrote the open letter which contained the questions she answered 4 days agao, isn`t it?

The honoured fan site is the same that wrote the open letter which contained the questions she answered 4 days agao, isn`t it?

Yes, it is the same. Jo said this:

How could I not love a fansite whose contributors include people named Thaddeus and Aunna? This is a great Australian site with an impressively young staff who have produced some really insightful editorials; I wish I could highlight a couple of them, but that would be waaaay too revealing. If you head over to FAQs, however, you will see some of the open letter questions answered (at long last, yes, I know... but I had to finish "Deathly Hallows" first)
So congratulations and thanks, Andy, to you and all your talented colleagues.
:)

Its too bad she doesn't specify which editorials she is referring to, I guess I will just have to read them all! :D

now, do realize guys that at the end Jo says: "...at long last, yes, I know...but I had to finish Deathly Hallows first" (bolding mine). Does this not sound to you guys as if she may be planing more updates now that she is (supposedly) done with editing???

It's nice to have another update. I actually thought it was a good site when I went other there the other day after the FAQ questions. Let's hope for another update soon.

im with you there olive, it is a pretty good site....and yes, lets hope

The next quasi-update will occur on Tuesday and 'NO' I'm not a seer. This coming Tuesday is May 15th---Professor Pomona Sprout's birthday. ;)

hahahh great one King!!! was bout to ask you how you knew

Oh, HarryPotterFanzone is a great site, very fast with news - they truly deserve the recognition. Going to get an insane spike in their hits now, I'm guessing :)

And I suppose it does mean that Jo's out and about on the internet, at a loose end and all. *laughs nervously and hides tiny fansite under rug*

The next quasi-update will occur on Tuesday and 'NO' I'm not a seer. This coming Tuesday is May 15th---Professor Pomona Sprout's birthday. ;)Do I have to announce birthdays we've had before in the what's new thread?

Do I have to announce birthdays we've had before in the what's new thread?

I don't know, maybe you should...
I'm glad for the new HP fansite, but I can't load some of the stuff, such as what the picture is like on Jo's site...oh, well.

Do I have to announce birthdays we've had before in the what's new thread?

I don`t think so. Maybe they should be added to the FAQ thread.

Do I have to announce birthdays we've had before in the what's new thread?Nah, I don't think that's necessary. These are just routine listing of character birthdays.

Unless JK posts a birthday for someone new, something that hasn't occurred on her site since she gave us Dobby's birthday on June 28, 2005

Nah, I don't think that's necessary. These are just routine listing of character birthdays.

Unless JK posts a birthday for someone new, something that hasn't occurred on her site since she gave us Dobby's birthday on June 28, 2005

Yes I agree that I don't think it's important.

RE: New Fan Site Award on JKRowling's Official Site goes to www.HarryPotterFanZone.com! (http://www.HarryPotterFanZone.com)

How could I not love a fansite whose contributors include people named Thaddeus and Aunna? This is a great Australian site with an impressively young staff who have produced some really insightful editorials; I wish I could highlight a couple of them, but that would be waaaay too revealing. If you head over to FAQs, however, you will see some of the open letter questions answered (at long last, yes, I know... but I had to finish "Deathly Hallows" first)

Congratulations Harry Potter Fan Zone! Great Site - nice design - not too busy - easy to navigate - I can’t wait to read the editorials!

It continually amazes me how well these fan sites are run and how young the staff are, not too mention the contributions from the fans themselves. As a parent, it gives me great hope for the future. JKR has not only inspired readers, but writers, artists and entrepreneurs as well.

“If you head over to FAQs, however, you will see some of the open letter questions answered (at long last, yes, I know... but I had to finish "Deathly Hallows" first)”

I am really glad she put that in. I guess this explains why we did not hear from her for so long. I was beginning to wonder if her extended mourning period was because book 7 was so tragic. I was worried about having millions of depressed fans at the end of July (talk about your dementors breeding). I was unaware the editing was not completed. Yes, that was very good news indeed.

according to the site she awarded it to them on the 10th May which was yesterday. Are the time frames behind us in australia.

according to the site she awarded it to them on the 10th May which was yesterday. Are the time frames behind us in australia.

I thought they were in the future...? Or am I? Timezones do my head in. I think they get book seven at 9 in the morning, at least. Oh yeah, looking at an online clock, it's apparently Saturday morning in Adelaide right now.

P.S. We are almost in the 60s. Eeep.

:) Congratulations, HPFanzone!!! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sip44/HPFanzoneTrophy.jpg

I was lucky enough to meet two of your staff members once - Zach and Catherine - and I was impressed by how truly nice you were. Perhaps you remember the time we spent in the Dungeon in Chicago! :lol: And I've always enjoyed your website! I'm glad JKR gave you the honor!

http://www.harrypotterfanzone.com/

I thought they were in the future...? Or am I? Timezones do my head in. I think they get book seven at 9 in the morning, at least. Oh yeah, looking at an online clock, it's apparently Saturday morning in Adelaide right now.

P.S. We are almost in the 60s. Eeep.

i thought that everyone in the world (well where the book is being released on july 21st) got the book at their OWN midnight


anyways
i was sure she wouldve given us another diary update by now....o well

So since it's been forever since I've been on here or to the site, is the only new thing the award?

So since it's been forever since I've been on here or to the site, is the only new thing the award?

Shes updated her FAQ's with a few things but thats about it really

i thought that everyone in the world (well where the book is being released on july 21st) got the book at their OWN midnight


anyways
i was sure she wouldve given us another diary update by now....o well

No, no, there was something about hemispheres... *frown* I remember someone explaining it. One of the Aurors, I think? Like I said, I hate time zones, and I'm really struggling to remember the explanation. Oh, it was Nicole:

Australia should get the book at the same time as the UK does. I believe that would be around 9 am local time for at least some portion of Australia. Basically, everyone between the International Dateline (eastward from there) and the UK should have the possibility of getting the book at the same time (not the same local time, of course!), though there are surely tons of places in between where bookstores will not be open at such a time (1 am, 2 am, 3 am, etc. local time). Not every place can afford to host a "midnight" party--especially the places where "midnight" release is not an option!

From here (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?p=4325450&highlight=timezones%2C+australia#post4325450).

People in the US apparently get it at their midnights, though. And that sentence is a grammatical nightmare *cries*

Edit: I just read here (http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1265397,00.html) that Jo donated money to the reward for finding Madeleine McCann. I'm really hoping and praying (like everyone, I should imagine) that they find her safe soon. She's only four.

Maybe the time of release discussion could be held here (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=94404)?

Edit: I just read here (http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1265397,00.html) that Jo donated money to the reward for finding Madeleine McCann. I'm really hoping and praying (like everyone, I should imagine) that they find her safe soon. She's only four.

with you on that one...i feel really bad for her.....

Sorry, but I have a random question. Where can I find the NAQ? I want to quote it, but for some reason I can't seem to find it anywhere!

PotterFreak0515: Here you go:

http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=23

Now you've got the knack, I mean, NAQ. :lol:

PotterFreak0515: Here you go:

http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=23

Now you've got the knack, I mean, NAQ. :lol:

Thank you!

Everyone, we have a new journal entry. See, spoilers are bad! :)

MAY 14th

A couple of weeks ago (April 28th, if you want to go and search the archive) the Potter fansite The Leaky Cauldron posted an editorial on potential spoilers for "Deathly Hallows". It made me laugh, but I was also incredibly moved and grateful.

We're a little under three months away, now, and the first distant rumblings of the weirdness that usually precedes a Harry Potter publication can be heard on the horizon. The Leaky Cauldron's early mission statement on spoilers (ie, don't, and we're not putting them up if you do) is deeply appreciated by yours truly.

I add my own plea to Melissa's for one reason, and one only: I want the readers who have, in many instances, grown up with Harry, to embark on the last adventure they will share with him without knowing where they are they going.

Some, perhaps, will read this and take the view that all publicity is good publicity, that spoilers are part of hype, and that I am trying to protect sales rather than my readership. However, spoilers won't stop people buying the book, they never have - all it will do is diminish their pleasure in the book.

There will always be sad individuals who get their kicks from ruining other people's fun, but while sites like Leaky take such an active stance against them, we may yet win. Even if the biggest secret gets out - even if somebody discovers the Giant Squid is actually the world's largest Animagus, which rises from the lake at the eleventh hour, transforms into Godric Gryffindor and... well, I wouldn't like to spoil it.

*lets out hysterical shriek of glee* Jo! You came back! *hugtackles her* Pls don't get restraining order?

And she's totally right, you know. Spoilers are bad. The ASA is good. Report function for greater justice!

Hee, and now my day is so very made *glows*

Edit: I just reread this bit:

I add my own plea to Melissa's for one reason, and one only: I want the readers who have, in many instances, grown up with Harry, to embark on the last adventure they will share with him without knowing where they are they going.

And promptly burst into tears. I think I need to get something to eat, sharpish :rolleyes: Though like I said, she's right, and I hope I don't get any major spoilers this time... I don't mind little ones, but I do not want to know who Snape may or may not kill. Really.

I knew there was something deeply suspicious about Squiddy - now all is revealed!

But Jessica was right about all this, and her devotion has paid off. Squiddy is Gryffindor. Of course...it's all clear now. Why did I ever think that Harry was Gryffindor's heir? We've had a thread about Dumbledore being the Giant Squid. And we've had intense speculation that Dumbledore was the heir of Gryffindor. There you go. Dumbledore is the Giant Squid and he is also the reincarnation of Godric Gryffindor. So we will see more of Dumbledore in DH, only he'll be rather big and wet with lots of tentacles.

But Jessica was right about all this, and her devotion has paid off. Squiddy is Gryffindor. Of course...it's all clear now. Why did I ever think that Harry was Gryffindor's heir? We've had a thread about Dumbledore being the Giant Squid. And we've had intense speculation that Dumbledore was the heir of Gryffindor. There you go. Dumbledore is the Giant Squid and he is also the reincarnation of Godric Gryffindor. So we will see more of Dumbledore in DH, only he'll be rather big and wet with lots of tentacles.

Not only that, but he's Percy who's returned from the future using a timeturner and is looking for the Horcrux hidden in the Pillar of Storge.

Thank you JK for yet another update. It is lovely to hear from you again.

It's a really good update too - nothing you can actually deliberate over (aside from whether maybe the squid is in fact an animagus...) but heartfelt and meaningful too.

Hopefully there'll be lots more like this in the next few weeks.

If it`s new, it could be a good sign for getting more soon. Remember in Septemper, after a long dry time first there was a diary entry and then another one and the second WOMBAT. Jo said once that updates without much times between them show that she has sparetime and is not working hard.I knew there would be more updates!

We're a little under three months away.. To me that sounds as if it isn`t written in the last few days. We`re a little over two month now (only a week to 21st of May). Does it mean the diary entry was written a week or two ago when the FAQ was released?

Does it mean the diary entry was written a week or two ago when the FAQ was released?

She may have written it then, but it wasn't posted - perhaps it got forgotten by Lightmaker? Is anyone else miffed that she seems completely oblivious to the fact that CoS is way ahead of Leaky when it comes to spoiler-prevention! She obviously hasn't seen the ASA! :sad:

But never mind! It's always great to have an update from our favourite author. Obviously I'm just a horrible person who is never satisfied with anything!

LOL! Jo always manages to make me laugh on her website. :D Nice diary, thanks JK!

So it was the Squid all along. Sounds a bit fishy :yuhup:



PS Does some kind peep have a link to the mentioned LC article?

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/#article:9767

But we were fighting spoilers long before Leaky!

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/#article:9767

But we were fighting spoilers long before Leaky!Thanks...and that's true!

Is anyone else miffed that she seems completely oblivious to the fact that CoS is way ahead of Leaky when it comes to spoiler-prevention! She obviously hasn't seen the ASA! :sad:I've always suspected that she actually doesn't lurk at CoS.

Emerson could at least mentioned how cool MNs Official Forum is. :no:
CoS should be mentioned on her site some day. :agree:

Emerson could at least mentioned how cool MNs Official Forum is. :no:
CoS should be mentioned on her site some day. :agree:

*senses a bit of jealousy from TENSHI*

Why does Leaky get all the limelight? :( What about us?

Anyway, I always knew Squiddy was a hero :love: Great diary update.

never underestimate the giant squid!!!!

is nice to get all these little tid bits! :)

But Jessica was right about all this, and her devotion has paid off. Squiddy is Gryffindor. Of course...it's all clear now. Why did I ever think that Harry was Gryffindor's heir? We've had a thread about Dumbledore being the Giant Squid. And we've had intense speculation that Dumbledore was the heir of Gryffindor. There you go. Dumbledore is the Giant Squid and he is also the reincarnation of Godric Gryffindor. So we will see more of Dumbledore in DH, only he'll be rather big and wet with lots of tentacles.
I thought Jessica's theory was that the Squid was really "Prongs?" She used to have a signature of Lily and the Squid. :) And that was the "revelation" about Lily - she married the squid. :agree:

Anyway - JKR is right - Spoilers - Bad! BAD! :lol:

She used to have a signature of Lily and the Squid. I thought the signature came from Lily saying she'd rather date the Giant Squid. And they have been playing around with Dumbledore is the giant squid for around a month in Hogsmeade.

Wow!who knew about the giant squid? :rotfl: Love the update - and just in some sort of defense of JKR I only found this site in the first place because of her site - and links and stumbling along in a Trewlawney sort of way etc...

Reminder.
No Hogsmeade leaks, please!

Wow, I love the new thread that just lists announcements - thanks Alastor!

Wow, I love the new thread that just lists announcements - thanks Alastor!

Yup, me too. Sometimes I just don't have time to check the forums for some sort of update (and subscribing to this thread can be a mistake..), so I'm grateful for the update-thread as well!

and just in some sort of defense of JKR I only found this site in the first place because of her site - and links and stumbling along in a Trewlawney sort of way etc...

Yeah so did I, I was just looking around and mugglenet was the first one i clicked on and from that I found Cos :)

Yay! An update! Nice diary stuff, but I wonder if anything came with it...or will? It is weird, an update, but no 20,000,000 extra posts in here.

Edit: I like the squid example and the Anti-Spoiler warning. :D

and just in some sort of defense of JKR I only found this site in the first place because of her site - and links and stumbling along in a Trewlawney sort of way etc...Yeah so did I, I was just looking around and mugglenet was the first one i clicked on and from that I found Cos :)That's me, as well.

Why does Leaky get all the limelight? :( What about us?

Anyway, I always knew Squiddy was a hero :love: Great diary update.

I don't think JK has forgotten about us here at COS forums or mugglenet as she does say other sites like leaky in her diary entry.

To me that sounds as if it isn`t written in the last few days. We`re a little over two month now (only a week to 21st of May). Does it mean the diary entry was written a week or two ago when the FAQ was released?

But it also says April 28th was a couple of weeks ago. I think it was written very recently. :)

Wow, 3 separate updates in a week. Can they continue? Are we leading up to a Wombat? Perhaps one final door opening? The excitement and anticipation is really starting to build now, and between Jo and Scholastic, we should have a lot to talk about between now and release.

I've always suspected that she actually doesn't lurk at CoS.

That's just what I was thinking...! She is very good friends with those at Leaky though isn't she?

I thought the signature came from Lily saying she'd rather date the Giant Squid
Now there's a match made in canon, if every I saw one! And if the Squid is really an animagus, it suddenly becomes a lot less icky! ;)Wow, 3 separate updates in a week. Can they continue? Are we leading up to a Wombat? Perhaps one final door opening? The excitement and anticipation is really starting to build now, and between Jo and Scholastic, we should have a lot to talk about between now and release.
As far as I can remember, updates, like London buses, tend to come several at a time after a long wait - so we can definitely hope for a WOMBAT soon!

Emerson could at least mentioned how cool MNs Official Forum is. :no:
CoS should be mentioned on her site some day. :agree:

Weren't the corned beef-loving otters from Bristol (http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/rumours_view.cfm?id=28) a CoS theory? :lol: Though I kind of worry about Jo ever reading this thread, since I have a habit of acting like an idiot far more often than I'd like... *shifty eyes*

That's just what I was thinking...! She is very good friends with those at Leaky though isn't she?

Melissa Anelli on Leaky Cauldron is one of the people who was invited to interview JKR after HBP came out, and she's the one who wrote the Spoiler essay. The other interviewer was Emerson Spartz on Mugglenet, but I recall her telling him in the interview that she didn't have time to read all the comments over there.

I think she looks around though, so it's possible she peruses CoS from time to time. :) Let's hope it's one of our "good days." :angel:

Yay for the diary update!!

And :birthday: Professor Sprout :birthday:

Happy Birthday, Professor Sprout! :birthday: Taurus is good for the Head of Hufflepuff and a Herbology Professor - it's an earth sign, after all.

Yay for an update!

And this may just be a technical question, but I left the site open when I was at work, and now that I'm home, I can't get the darned phone to stop ringing. I press the call/talk button (or any other button) and it won't pick up. Anyone else ever experience this? I'm sure it's a technical issue, but part of me doesn't want to close the window in case it's really a clue. Imageek.

Oh my gosh. Two updates. One for the diary and one for Happy Birthday Professsor Sprout:birthday:
Aren't we lucky today.
As for the diary entry, I agree and hope people do not post spoilers. Mugglenet and Leaky Cauldron are pretty good about covering them. I even remember the forums here had to have a special password to access the link aobut HBP when it first came out. It is the common media (radio, newspapers, TV) that we have to be worried about.

Thanks for the update Jo, and the sense of humor. Who knew that the giant squid was really....oh, go read it for yourself!

Oh my gosh. Two updates. One for the diary and one for Happy Birthday Professsor Sprout:birthday:
Aren't we lucky today.
As for the diary entry, I agree and hope people do not post spoilers. Mugglenet and Leaky Cauldron are pretty good about covering them. I even remember the forums here had to have a special password to access the link aobut HBP when it first came out. It is the common media (radio, newspapers, TV) that we have to be worried about.

Thanks for the update Jo, and the sense of humor. Who knew that the giant squid was really....oh, go read it for yourself!

:rotfl: yes but she seems to have missed the genius that is our WOMBAT song! :rotfl:

:rotfl: yes but she seems to have missed the genius that is our WOMBAT song! :rotfl:

:lol:

:birthday: Professor Sprout

So I guess this means she will survive the series, or did we give up on that theory already? :)

EDIT: By the way, I have now added a link to my poem, THE LINES OF LOVE, to my signature if anyone would like to read it. Oh, and if you do, please leave feedback! :)

Happy Birthday, Professor Sprout!

Enjoy Your New Earmuffs! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sip44/earmuffs.gif

Happy Birthday Professor Sprout. :D

:rotfl: yes but she seems to have missed the genius that is our WOMBAT song! :rotfl:

That would be great if she would mention it on her site!

:birthday: Pomona Sprout!

:birthday:!! :clap:

Happy Birthday, Professor Sprout!

Enjoy Your New Earmuffs! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sip44/earmuffs.gif

:lol: Nice work. :tu:

btw- :birthday:

Yes you might be right about her not being able to read the message boards often but she does have other people whom can look at them for her and offer feedback perhaps.
:birthday: Professor Sprout

Thanks for the diary update Jo. I knew one insomnia ridden night I would have something new to read!

And I love how she can use her humor on her site and no one misinterprets it. Giant squid...probably likes to vacation at the Pillar of Storge!

Happy Birthday Professor Sprout http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/krikey/birthballoon3.gif

ETA - do the birthday cakes on the calendar always look the same? I have never managed to see a birthday listing before.:blush:

Why does Leaky get all the limelight? :( What about us?

We are whiny, ungrateful wretches who always demand more, more more! ;)

Yay for an update!

I love Jo. She can be both serious and funny at the same time. The bit she wrote about people who have grown up with Harry and sharing his last adventure made me tear up. The part about the squid made me laugh.

Just in case anyone wants to know ~ the birthday earmuffs came from the Gifted Gardener Emporeum in Hogsmeade, earmuff model 33: "Lightning Bug Chic."


ETA - do the birthday cakes on the calendar always look the same? I have never managed to see a birthday listing before.:blush:

Yes - everyone gets the same pretty little cake - even Snape! :lol:


Originally Posted by Runes
Why does Leaky get all the limelight? What about us?

Mom always liked them the best! :upset:

ETA - do the birthday cakes on the calendar always look the same? I have never managed to see a birthday listing before.:blush:

Yes it`s always the same.

http://www.cosforums.com/images/img/13208745f43c8b225b4.jpg

:rotfl: so the giant squid - um, is that canon now?!!! ;)

I think I've missed something but I believe there's a reference to the giant squid in GoF. Also didn't one of the creevey brothers fall in the lake in the books and get fished out by the giant squid (or giant some tenacled thing)?

TTFN

I think I've missed something but I believe there's a reference to the giant squid in GoF. Also didn't one of the creevey brothers fall in the lake in the books and get fished out by the giant squid (or giant some tenacled thing)?

TTFN

That was Dennis Creevey at the beginning of GoF. He was wearing Hagrid`s moleskin coat at his Sorting.

Mom always liked them the best!

:rotfl: I think I'm getting jealous now.

But seriously, I think we'll be getting the WOMBAT sometime soon.. these sudden frequent updates mean she's done editing, and can now relax. Just think, we could spend all of June discussing the test results, and then before we know it July will be here! :clap: :upset: And it'll all be over.

Happy Birthday Pomona Sprout!!!
:birthday: :birthday: :birthday:

Only very cool people like the Head of Hufflepuff, Master of the Venomous Tentacula have their birthday today :cool:

so the giant squid - um, is that canon now?!!!

I think I've missed something but I believe there's a reference to the giant squid in GoF.

I think RiverIsis meant was "was the squid being an animagus" canon - well, we always quote her for her word...and then (mis)interpret so I guess you could say it's canon...:lol: :no:

:birthday: Pomona

Next birthdays: 5 and 28 June, Draco and Dobby respectively.

Weren't the corned beef-loving otters from Bristol a CoS theory? Though I kind of worry about Jo ever reading this thread, since I have a habit of acting like an idiot far more often than I'd like... *shifty eyes*
Definitely! Although we can't guarantee that no one else came up with the idea either, it was most definitely posted here on the night we learned that HBP was complete. That thread has been deleted now, though.

:birthday: Professor Sprout!

I think I've missed something but I believe there's a reference to the giant squid in GoF. Also didn't one of the creevey brothers fall in the lake in the books and get fished out by the giant squid (or giant some tenacled thing)?

Squiddy is mentioned in most of the books!squid, giant creature from Muggle legends or mythology Muggle
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The largest invertebrate known to Muggle science, the giant squid can grow to 70 feet. Speaking more specifically, at least one giant squid lives in the lake near Hogwarts castle, and seems to be more or less friendly toward the inhabitants.

* the Weasley twins and Lee Jordan tickle its tentacles (PS16)
* lazily crosses the lake (PA22)
* rescues Dennis Creevey (GF12)
* eats toast (GF18)
* swims with students after exams (OP38)

link (http://www.hp-lexicon.org/bestiary/bestiary_s.html)

I found it! Here is the original reference to corned beef loving otters in Bristol, as referred to by Jo in her Rumours section (http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/rumours_view.cfm?id=28), posted in the JKR Official Website thread, 21st December 2004 and quoted in an old Layers thread! This was based on the riddles we had to solve to open the door. Originally Posted by Machiavelli
Bet you're right. Unless... otters eating corned beef in bristol could be a major plot turning point! Yes! That's why Harry leaves so early - it's to observe the wizarding world's most sacred ceremony - the feeding of the Bristol otters! Originally Posted by Machiavelli
Otter feeding as eveyone knows is the wizard test for kingship. It's all quite simple really. Ron (with his background in corned beef sandwiches) is a shoe in.... hence the foreshadowing with Weasley is our King! But even a king must have a runner up - the HBP. Thanks JKR - we've practically got the whole book plotted out so we can happily wait for publication now!There was more, but these were the only posts I could find now.

I think RiverIsis meant was "was the squid being an animagus" canon - well, we always quote her for her word...and then (mis)interpret so I guess you could say it's canon...:lol: :no:

:birthday: Pomona

Next birthdays: 5 and 28 June, Draco and Dobby respectively.

Yes, that's what I meant!:lol:

Wonder if Draco will get a cake? :shrug:

There was more, but these were the only posts I could find now.I miss Mach. :( That was one of the best debunked rumors ever!! :D
Wonder if Draco will get a cake?He did last year, it's pretty much standard for all the birthday wishes on Jo's site. :)

*Fingers crossed for a WOMBAT before July*

Given the recent run of updates, the Friday before Memorial Day weekend seems like a good time for a Wombat. It gives plenty of time for students to take it, as most schools are out then, and it is a 3 day weekend. :)

Given the recent run of updates, the Friday before Memorial Day weekend seems like a good time for a Wombat. It gives plenty of time for students to take it, as most schools are out then, and it is a 3 day weekend. :)

But is Memorial Day international, or just in the US? (I honestly don't know!)

But is Memorial Day international, or just in the US? (I honestly don't know!)

Oh, thats right. :)

How silly of me. I sometimes forget that the whole world is taken into consideration, not just Americans. :D

Wonder if Draco will get a cake? :shrug:

He did in previous years. It will be interesting to see if he does this year. I have been following the no birthday wishes means don't survive the series thoughs. Jo said that someone dies that wasn't meant to die and someone else gets a reprieve that wasn't supposed to (I think I have that right.) So, based on that, does Draco get birthday wishes? Does he survive? Who was wished happy birthday this year that wasn't last? hm....

It seems unlikely to get a Wombat in the middle of the week, but seeing as how the last 3 updates have been exactly 3 days apart, it is possible we could get another update, maybe even a Wombat, on Thursday, May 17th.

If necessary, it may even set up this Friday, the 18th, as being a good candidate for a Wombat, but who knows? Either way, here's hoping we get another update on Thursday. :)

Oh, thats right. :)

How silly of me. I sometimes forget that the whole world is taken into consideration, not just Americans. :D

Jo is british and so are the books and it is important for her. She allowed british actors only for the films, therefore I think she wouldn`t choose a day because it`s a long weekend in an other country.


Wonder if Draco will get a cake? :shrug:

Snape got his cake this year and last year too, therefore we can take for sure, that Draco will get his birthday wishes too.

Wonder if Draco will get a cake?
Snape got his cake this year and last year too, therefore we can take for sure, that Draco will get his birthday wishes too.
Rest asssured, Draco will get a cake because he always has! :)

Here is a page on Potterskeys with screenshots of all the birthday cakes.
Potterskeys Birthday Cakes (http://www.potterskeys.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=90)

This is Draco's original birthday card back in 2005:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sip44/DracoBirthday.jpg

Has anyone ever noticed that the stars on the cake are yellow, red, green and blue like the Colors of the 4 houses of Hogwarts?

Given the recent run of updates, the Friday before Memorial Day weekend seems like a good time for a Wombat. It gives plenty of time for students to take it, as most schools are out then, and it is a 3 day weekend. :)
As others have said Memorial Day isn't international, however I looked up the date (28th May) and that happens to coincide with Spring Bank Holiday in Britain so it will be a long weekend here too.

Interesting what JKR said about spoilers on her website. Of course if someone on the "inside" (printers, etc) leaks DH that would be horrible.

But something the US publisher said about DH really bothered me. He said on TV that he "sobbed and sobbed" while reading DH. Now, if DH made a 40 something year old man sob and sob, what effect will it have on a 7 year old child? I'm really concerned about that because as adults we can forget the impact things can have on children, especially when passions run as high as they do with HP. I almost wish JKR had been more forthcoming about what will happen in DH to avoid any negative impact any surprises could have on children.

Interesting what JKR said about spoilers on her website. Of course if someone on the "inside" (printers, etc) leaks DH that would be horrible.

But something the US publisher said about DH really bothered me. He said on TV that he "sobbed and sobbed" while reading DH. Now, if DH made a 40 something year old man sob and sob, what effect will it have on a 7 year old child? I'm really concerned about that because as adults we can forget the impact things can have on children, especially when passions run as high as they do with HP. I almost wish JKR had been more forthcoming about what will happen in DH to avoid any negative impact any surprises could have on children.

I think that very different things would adult`s and children make cry. It isn`t because someone is dying, that makes adult`s cry. The line, where Neville got the house points at the end of PS and so wins the cup for his house makes me cry, every time I read it. And it is a very hopeful situation.

And don`t forget, Arthur Levine is the publisher, therefore you have to consider marketing reasons too.

But something the US publisher said about DH really bothered me. He said on TV that he "sobbed and sobbed" while reading DH. Now, if DH made a 40 something year old man sob and sob, what effect will it have on a 7 year old child? I'm really concerned about that because as adults we can forget the impact things can have on children, especially when passions run as high as they do with HP. I almost wish JKR had been more forthcoming about what will happen in DH to avoid any negative impact any surprises could have on children.

When I read the last three books to my daughter I was crying in some places too. She wasn't. Kids don't have the same experience and associations as adults do and what upsets us doesn't necessarily upset them, especially the sentimental parts. So I wouldn't worry much about kids at this point, but I'll be sure to have a whole box of tissues nearby when I read it! And don't forget Jo is a mother. She also cares a lot about her young readers.

The biggest tearjerker for me, was the bit where Molly hugs Harry "like a mother" in the hospital wing at the end of GoF. :upset:

And don`t forget, Arthur Levine is the publisher, therefore you have to consider marketing reasons too.
Yes, you have to read between the lines: "I sobbed and sobbed because I knew I'd never find another book series this popular for the rest of my career." :evil:

Also, parts of the story may be heartbreaking in a different way ~ Harry is supposed to find out something about Lily. Anything about his mother has always been the most important thing to Harry, and yet he hasn't dwelt on that since Book One. So I can see that being very emotionally powerful.

*JINX* I wrote nearly the same thing as Anabel at the same time! How often will that ever happen again? *faints*

Yes, you have to read between the lines: "I sobbed and sobbed because I knew I'd never find another book series this popular for the rest of my career."
Pfft! He's made enough on the seven of them to retire very comfortably on 22nd July!*JINX* I wrote nearly the same thing as Anabel at the same time! How often will that ever happen again? *faints*
*faints too*

:rotfl:

I think that very different things would adult`s and children make cry.

I agree, adults understand the ramifications of things, children take them at face value.

Has anyone ever noticed that the stars on the cake are yellow, red, green and blue like the Colors of the 4 houses of Hogwarts?

No!

Jo is british and so are the books and it is important for her. She allowed british actors only for the films, therefore I think she wouldn`t choose a day because it`s a long weekend in an other country.



Snape got his cake this year and last year too, therefore we can take for sure, that Draco will get his birthday wishes too.

I think WB might have over ruled her on the British actors only. Mrs Figg is played by an American.

http://imdb.com/name/nm0402898/

I think WB might have over ruled her on the British actors only. Mrs Figg is played by an American.

http://imdb.com/name/nm0402898/

However, she is RADA trained! "lovey, dearest" :lol:

Has anyone ever noticed that the stars on the cake are yellow, red, green and blue like the Colors of the 4 houses of Hogwarts?

Ever since reading the books I note those colors everywhere. Thing is they are the 4 main primary colors and have always been used together for things. It just seems more deliberate now! :lol:

Originally Posted by Ashkins
I think WB might have over ruled her on the British actors only. Mrs Figg is played by an American.

http://imdb.com/name/nm0402898/


However, she is RADA trained! "lovey, dearest"

Huh? Could someone explain?

Ever since reading the books I note those colors everywhere. Thing is they are the 4 main primary colors and have always been used together for things. It just seems more deliberate now!

Yeah, I know, but, just to let you know there are 3 primary colors: red, yellow, blue. How odd! Those are the founders that stayed at Hogwarts. Green is used a lot, too.

Huh? Could someone explain?



RADA is Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, I believe it is only based in London and lots of people call upscale actors "lovey" with two air kisses - does that explain it...

So I was just trying to say that she has paid her dues in England so may not be noticable as the "American" in the films.

I have a question:
I just read Jo's new diary entry where she mentions Leaky, has she ever mentioned CoS on her site?
I was just wondering.

RADA is Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, I believe it is only based in London and lots of people call upscale actors "lovey" with two air kisses - does that explain it...

So I was just trying to say that she has paid her dues in England so may not be noticable as the "American" in the films.

Oh. That explains, thank you.

I have a question:
I just read Jo's new diary entry where she mentions Leaky, has she ever mentioned CoS on her site?
I was just wondering.
I don't think so, not directly, at least.

I think WB might have over ruled her on the British actors only. Mrs Figg is played by an American.Already in PS Susan Bones was Columbus' daughter wasn't she?

But that topic belongs in Muggle Studies, we are supposed to talk about Jo's website here.

Halfway through the month already...soon have a new Witch/Wizard of the Month..wonder whether it will be Gryffindor/Slytherin or a completely other

Halfway through the month already...soon have a new Witch/Wizard of the Month..wonder whether it will be Gryffindor/Slytherin or a completely other

I think we can take for sure that we would get one of the founders. Gryffindor or Slytherin are the most likely.

I think Slytherin is the most likely as we definitely know his "heirloom" of the locket/ring...but Gryffindor is up for debate if DD is wrong about the only thing being the sword..but I believe him!

yeai think freaky is probably right...we will probably get slytherin next...then gryffindor for july and helga for august

EDIT: or, hey, wait!! heres on idea: what if we get albus for july??' wouldnt that be great??

yeai think freaky is probably right...we will probably get slytherin next...then gryffindor for july and helga for august

EDIT: or, hey, wait!! heres on idea: what if we get albus for july??' wouldnt that be great??

We got Helga for May already, but it is most likely we will get Rowena for August.
Maybe Dumbledore will be WotM September.

srry i ment ravenclaw :) hhaah...

The biggest tearjerker for me, was the bit where Molly hugs Harry "like a mother" in the hospital wing at the end of GoF. :upset:

That is a big tearjerker for me too. It always make me cry when I read that.

So when does WOMBAT come out? Does it just randomly show up on her site or what?
Sorry I keep asking all these questions, I just want to make sure I take them hehe:) And thanks to those who answered! Big help!

So when does WOMBAT come out? Does it just randomly show up on her site or what?
Sorry I keep asking all these questions, I just want to make sure I take them hehe:) And thanks to those who answered! Big help!
The first one was April 1st of last year then we got another one in September. Both where given out on fridays. Personally, I don'think there is a pattern that can be followed, except that every friday I hope the last one appears.

Yeah, every possible pattern to the Wombat has already been broken, so its just a waiting game now. Since last week, we have gotten an update every three days. Do you think they are over for a while, or do you think we could get another one tomorrow?

Yeah, every possible pattern to the Wombat has already been broken, so its just a waiting game now. Since last week, we have gotten an update every three days. Do you think they are over for a while, or do you think we could get another one tomorrow?

Tomorrow being today in the UK, as in Thursday? Maybe, but I don't want to get my hopes up again. Yes, you heard me, my optimism is broken. Broken, I tell you!


...*shifty eyes at Jo* Broken, you know. Really.
The biggest tearjerker for me, was the bit where Molly hugs Harry "like a mother" in the hospital wing at the end of GoF.

That bit never fails to make me cry. Poor Harry - I'm tearing up just thinking about it.

yeai think freaky is probably right...we will probably get slytherin next...then gryffindor for july and helga for august

EDIT: or, hey, wait!! heres on idea: what if we get albus for july??' wouldnt that be great??

She could really stun us and make Harry wizard of the month for July!:err:

:rockon: Could this Friday be WOMBAT day? Yay
Could this Friday be WOMBAT day? Yay Yay ;)

the last july should be held for harry.

I have a strange theory on the WotM according to birthdays:

In May, the WotM was Helga Hufflepuff, and during May, we had Professor Sprout's birthday, who is from Hufflepuff House.

In June, we have Draco's (a slytherin's) birthday. Will we get Salazar as the WotM next?

July has both Neville's and Harry's birthdays, both Gryffindors. And so we might get Godric Gryffindor as the WotM in July.

I was thinking there might be a Ravenclaw birthday in August, but the only birthdays listed for that month are Percy and Ginny (again, both Gryffindors). However, we don't know Luna's birthday. Could Luna's birthday be in August, and we just don't know about it? That would correspond to August being Rowena Ravenclaw's month.

:whistle:

I have a strange theory on the WotM according to birthdays:

In May, the WotM was Helga Hufflepuff, and during May, we had Professor Sprout's birthday, who is from Hufflepuff House.

In June, we have Draco's (a slytherin's) birthday. Will we get Salazar as the WotM next?

July has both Neville's and Harry's birthdays, both Gryffindors. And so we might get Godric Gryffindor as the WotM in July.

I was thinking there might be a Ravenclaw birthday in August, but the only birthdays listed for that month are Percy and Ginny (again, both Gryffindors). However, we don't know Luna's birthday. Could Luna's birthday be in August, and we just don't know about it? That would correspond to August being Rowena Ravenclaw's month.

:whistle:

That`s an interesting theory! :tu: And because it fits with the order we thought the WotM would be I think it is likely.

I have a strange theory on the WotM according to birthdays:

In May, the WotM was Helga Hufflepuff, and during May, we had Professor Sprout's birthday, who is from Hufflepuff House.

In June, we have Draco's (a slytherin's) birthday. Will we get Salazar as the WotM next?

July has both Neville's and Harry's birthdays, both Gryffindors. And so we might get Godric Gryffindor as the WotM in July.

I was thinking there might be a Ravenclaw birthday in August, but the only birthdays listed for that month are Percy and Ginny (again, both Gryffindors). However, we don't know Luna's birthday. Could Luna's birthday be in August, and we just don't know about it? That would correspond to August being Rowena Ravenclaw's month.

:whistle:

Which would make her either a Leo or a Virgo. The irony of her being a Virgo - like Hermione - would be awesome, especially since she's not exactly the type to do what's expected of her, is she now? :D However, Leo would fit better, perhaps... (plus it would be good for my 'ship, and I am so not going to complain there. Hee. I know, I know *shuts up*) I always saw her as either a Cancer or an Aquarian, but you may be on to something with this... oh, I can't wait for July! Though I guess we just have to wait for June to see whether the pattern holds...

I just had a good idea if JK Rowling ever did a book signing (not sure how they work as it is though). She can sign one person's book and then if they want another one signed they have to put $5 in a box next to her that goes to a charity or something

The biggest tearjerker for me, was the bit where Molly hugs Harry "like a mother" in the hospital wing at the end of GoF.

That's in my signature at the moment!

the last july should be held for harry.

That would be awesome. Now I really wish she had done Harry, Hermione and Ron before DH came out - I'd maybe even prefer that to the original founders. Oh, how I wish I could be part of the planning...the trio, the founders, DD, Snape, McGonagall - all before DH comes out.

That would be awesome. Now I really wish she had done Harry, Hermione and Ron before DH came out - I'd maybe even prefer that to the original founders. Oh, how I wish I could be part of the planning...the trio, the founders, DD, Snape, McGonagall - all before DH comes out.

I don`t think that Snape will ever be a Wizard of the Month. Those are all famous wizards and Snape`s hate to James began because he was so much more noted than him. Remember his first lesson with Harry, the little boy that got all the attention.
Maybe Ron and Hermione will get there place among the famous wizards after the final battle, but not Snape. He is the one that will always stand behind, never get glory he deserves potentially.

That would be awesome. Now I really wish she had done Harry, Hermione and Ron before DH came out - I'd maybe even prefer that to the original founders. Oh, how I wish I could be part of the planning...the trio, the founders, DD, Snape, McGonagall - all before DH comes out.

Aww, that would've rocked. Do we really only have two more WotMs before DH? *cries* She could still fit Harry in for July... that would be awesome.

I have a strange theory on the WotM according to birthdays:

In May, the WotM was Helga Hufflepuff, and during May, we had Professor Sprout's birthday, who is from Hufflepuff House.

In June, we have Draco's (a slytherin's) birthday. Will we get Salazar as the WotM next?

July has both Neville's and Harry's birthdays, both Gryffindors. And so we might get Godric Gryffindor as the WotM in July.

I was thinking there might be a Ravenclaw birthday in August, but the only birthdays listed for that month are Percy and Ginny (again, both Gryffindors). However, we don't know Luna's birthday. Could Luna's birthday be in August, and we just don't know about it? That would correspond to August being Rowena Ravenclaw's month.

:whistle:I really like this theory and especially with the birthday of Luna being in August. Leo could be a good bet as it would explain the lion hat Luna has.

I don`t think that Snape will ever be a Wizard of the Month. Those are all famous wizards and Snape`s hate to James began because he was so much more noted than him.

I guess that kind of depends on what the truth is. If everything he did was to save Harry then he will go down in history (of course he will go down in history for killing DD).

I guess that kind of depends on what the truth is. If everything he did was to save Harry then he will go down in history (of course he will go down in history for killing DD).

But Snapes`s problem is that nobody ever heard of his big doings nor will the ever hear. Nobody appreciates him, we heard was Bellatrix thought about him. Snape saved Harrys`s live in in PS and once more in PoA. Left are a statement of Fudge: "Fellow seems quite unbalanced". Snape is the outsider and those get never the rewards - deserved or not.

That would be awesome. Now I really wish she had done Harry, Hermione and Ron before DH came out
If she'd done this, though, wouldn' she have had to divulge some of their goings on from after the time-scale of the series? Maybe she will do the three of them after DH has come out, rather than before it does, because we will have read the epilogue at the end of the book and know what happnes to them, the WotM cards for them could just add little tidbits.

If she'd done this, though, wouldn' she have had to divulge some of their goings on from after the time-scale of the series? Maybe she will do the three of them after DH has come out, rather than before it does, because we will have read the epilogue at the end of the book and know what happnes to them, the WotM cards for them could just add little tidbits.

Very, very good point. Harry's of course would read "Defeated the greatest Dark Lord Voldemort"

Very, very good point. Harry's of course would read "Defeated the greatest Dark Lord Voldemort"

Maybe that will be WOTM for August :drool:

Maybe that will be WOTM for August

Whilst I would love that, I'm sure JK will give all readers ample time to read the book without herself spoiling it!

Is it just me or is the cloud that's always there getting longer? Is the candle getting livelier and darker?

But Snapes`s problem is that nobody ever heard of his big doings nor will the ever hear. Nobody appreciates him, we heard was Bellatrix thought about him. Snape saved Harrys`s live in in PS and once more in PoA. Left are a statement of Fudge: "Fellow seems quite unbalanced". Snape is the outsider and those get never the rewards - deserved or not.
I agree with you, he will never get what he deserves.
If she'd done this, though, wouldn' she have had to divulge some of their goings on from after the time-scale of the series? Maybe she will do the three of them after DH has come out, rather than before it does, because we will have read the epilogue at the end of the book and know what happnes to them, the WotM cards for them could just add little tidbits.
Yeah, she'd have to wait, it would give up whether they died, lived, did anything during DH.

very true, they will probably get wotm later sometime, JK is so secretive she wouldn't want to give us and hints. :(

Is it just me or is the cloud that's always there getting longer? Is the candle getting livelier and darker?


LOL still grasping for those little threads of hope, I see. I hope she mentions something in her diary or somewhere if the clouds / candle really are or aren't changing, just so we know whether we're all going mad or not.

Very, very good point. Harry's of course would read "Defeated the greatest Dark Lord Voldemor
One day!

i agree with you yellow...!!! i really wanna know if we are all crazy or it we are right....

Has she said if she will continue to update the site even after the release of the final book? I'm sure it's been asked before but I'm short on time and can't really look.

Has she said if she will continue to update the site even after the release of the final book? I'm sure it's been asked before but I'm short on time and can't really look.

Yes she did. She said that there will be questions after the book is released, therefore the site will be open to answer them.

Originally posted by Annett
Yes she did. She said that there will be questions after the book is released, therefore the site will be open to answer them.

Well that is excellent. I wonder if she'll keep it open long enough for the last movie to come out too.

I'm sure she will keep the site open for as long as people are going there. She'll be able to tell how popular it remains to be and update accordingly.

That makes sense. I think Harry Potter will be popular for quite some time. I just re-read OOtP and HBP this week. I'm too excited for the last book and next movie! I go to her site when I can but it's not as often as I used to.

Apologies if this has been noted in this or an earlier version, but I could not find it.

If you go to the 'Links' page, you will find the book 'Ancient Runes Made easy' Click on it and you will see various runes representing the numbers 0-9.

In the rubbish bin page, you will notice these same runes scattered across the top of the page. Translate them, and you will get the numbers 31 07 1968. 31 July is of course Harry's and Jo's birthday, but what about the year 1968? Jo turned three that day. Anyone know of any particular significance to this date?

Have a look at the easter egg description (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=90143).

You will see those icons from left to right:
Runespoor 3
Unicorn 1
Demiguise 0
Unknown 7
Unicorn 1
Hydra 9
Salamander 6
Quintaped 5 (the last on the right site isn`t an Acromatula).

Gives you the correct birthday 31.07.1965

Doh! I will crawl back under my shell now. I guess either I was not cut out for Ancient Runes, or else this was like when Hermione mistook 'Ehwaz' for 'Eihwaz'.

Thanks for the correction.

Doh! I will crawl back under my shell now. I guess either I was not cut out for Ancient Runes, or else this was like when Hermione mistook 'Ehwaz' for 'Eihwaz'.

Thanks for the correction.

I bet the last. :lol:
We had all those moments.

I think that very different things would adult`s and children make cry. It isn`t because someone is dying, that makes adult`s cry. The line, where Neville got the house points at the end of PS and so wins the cup for his house makes me cry, every time I read it. And it is a very hopeful situation.

And don`t forget, Arthur Levine is the publisher, therefore you have to consider marketing reasons too.I see your point. The whole scene in the chamber in CS makes me cry even when I see it in the movie. When Voldemort tells Harry what good a songbird and a hat will do, I mentally yell back "kick your ***, that's what they'll do." But there is a difference between crying a bit and "sobbing and sobbing."

As for marketing, HP is a done deal for them. It doesn't matter what they publish, it will sell. And since no one but the "inner circle" sees the manuscript there can be no marketing worries in advance of publication.

When I read the last three books to my daughter I was crying in some places too. She wasn't. Kids don't have the same experience and associations as adults do and what upsets us doesn't necessarily upset them, especially the sentimental parts. So I wouldn't worry much about kids at this point, but I'll be sure to have a whole box of tissues nearby when I read it! And don't forget Jo is a mother. She also cares a lot about her young readers.

The biggest tearjerker for me, was the bit where Molly hugs Harry "like a mother" in the hospital wing at the end of GoF. :upset:That is an especially moving scene when Harry gets to experience a mother's love.

Yes, you have to read between the lines: "I sobbed and sobbed because I knew I'd never find another book series this popular for the rest of my career." :evil:

Also, parts of the story may be heartbreaking in a different way ~ Harry is supposed to find out something about Lily. Anything about his mother has always been the most important thing to Harry, and yet he hasn't dwelt on that since Book One. So I can see that being very emotionally powerful.I see your points. But still I worry since children have invested so much emotional energy into the HP series. If it makes an adult "sob and sob" (and I do think Arthur Levine made the comment in a literal way because he follows it up with saying the book was very emotional) what could it do to a child?

If the book is that emotional, I hope JKR and Levine showed the manuscript to a mental health professional who specializes in children. As adults we can asssume we know what a child can handle, but a professional would know best especially since HP is not a random story but a phenomenon many children hold close to their hearts.

If the book is that emotional, I hope JKR and Levine showed the manuscript to a mental health professional who specializes in children. As adults we can asssume we know what a child can handle, but a professional would know best especially since HP is not a random story but a phenomenon many children hold close to their hearts.

I really wouldn't worry too much about that. Jo is a mum and she cares deeply about her young fans. Adults cry over sentimental aspects of a story that kids barely notice. Even death is something kids handle differently to adults. I really do trust Jo not to write anything that would harm her young readers.

Topic, eh?

Hey everyone!

just looking around on Jo's site and in the rubbish section on the bottom left of the bin there is a piece of paper that is half covered. the words i can make out are:
Harry
a large
is dead"
my faith
swallow
nothing
these

what do you think this could be as we have known jo to post things from the books on the site before. eg: the list of chapters from HBP.

sorry if this has been discussed but i am VERY curious. Thanks!
Matt from Melbourne, Australia

That piece of paper is there for a long time. If it is part of book 7 it should be from the epilogue of the series that she had written before the end of PS.

I wonder what those words could stand for.. From what I can gather, it sounds sentimental. :(

Maybe it is there to mislead us again but I have always wondered about the paper.

Have you ever wondered if JKR has an account on CoS and is patrolling us, watching out for spoilers-oops, I hope she doesn't see this one.

lol........yep ive thought of that.

That piece of paper is there for a long time. If it is part of book 7 it should be from the epilogue of the series that she had written before the end of PS.


Well, since it's by the rubbish bin, she probably threw it away!

I now have got the favicon that others were talking about a couple of weeks ago. It's very nice.

I now have got the favicon that others were talking about a couple of weeks ago. It's very nice.

Better late than never!

Next week will bring the next WotM, I`m interested if it will be Godric or Salazar. Whether we will get the WOMBAT beforethe release?

when was the last time Jk's secret door opened? i was wondering b/c i havent visited in a while.

it would be nice if her web site would throw us a bone!

when was the last time Jk's secret door opened? i was wondering b/c i havent visited in a while.

I think the last time the door opened was to reveal the Book 7 title on December 21, 2006. :)

I think the last time the door opened was to reveal the Book 7 title on December 21, 2006.

I think you're probably right, I can't think of any other reason why it would have opened since then.

Ahem, Jo, I think it's time you gave us that WOMBAT now...

I'd be happy with another morsel rather than a WOMBAT but just getting through the door again would be fun...I've never done it without help though, doubt I'll get through it any time in the future without help either.

I'd be happy with another morsel rather than a WOMBAT but just getting through the door again would be fun...I've never done it without help though, doubt I'll get through it any time in the future without help either.

Yeah, I am the same. I try once or twice and easily give up. :lol: Besides, I always get excited to see what's behind the door that I don't think it's worth spending time trying to figure out the puzzles. :whistle:

I'd be happy with another morsel rather than a WOMBAT but just getting through the door again would be fun...I've never done it without help though, doubt I'll get through it any time in the future without help either.

You know what would be good right about now? A lovely little out of context paragraph from DH for us to tear apart for the next two months, like the Lion Man from HBP (who sounded so incredibly cool, but in reality... not.) That would totally tide me over - well, until we get tired of the arguments over punctuation placement, at least :D

I'm also really aware of time running out for the WOMBATs, though. I just know that if it gets left much longer, I'll somehow have lost my two .txt files and that email containing my student code. I just know it.

I just know that if it gets left much longer, I'll somehow have lost my two .txt files and that email containing my student code. I just know it. Have you owled a copy to yourself here? :eyebrows: That's where I keep mine. :evil:

Have you owled a copy to yourself here? :eyebrows: That's where I keep mine. :evil:

Heh I e-mailed mine to myself. An OWL is a good idea too. :D

Today is exactly two months to DH. Any chance Jo could update because of that?

We can hope, right? :agree:

i'm thinking that she just might wait till july before she does another wombat.

Today is exactly two months to DH. Any chance Jo could update because of that?

We can hope, right? :agree:

I think we could find a reason for nearly every day from now on why she should give us another update at that day. For instance today there are exactly 60 days to go. As we saw recently, Jo isn`t predictable with her updates.

I think she'll take advantage of this weekend being a long weekend in Britain (Spring bank holiday) and in the US (Memorial Day) to give us a WOMBAT, which on completion reveals chapter titles or some book text.

Oh dear, I'll really have to go and look for my student code now, which I put away for safe keeping..but can't remember where!

Have you owled a copy to yourself here? :eyebrows: That's where I keep mine. :evil:

You don't think my three copies are enough? *panics* I'd better go do that right away - you can never be too prepared!

I think she'll take advantage of this weekend being a long weekend in Britain (Spring bank holiday) and in the US (Memorial Day) to give us a WOMBAT, which on completion reveals chapter titles or some book text.

So Friday is WOMBAT day, yay? :eyebrows: Okay, okay, I won't start the song... at least, I'll sing it when we actually get the WOMBAT, instead. As a celebration. There will be rainbow text! ^_^

I actually wrote my WOMBAT ID in the front of my Philosopher stone's book as well as keeping my ID on my computer.

I'm moving next week so it's a racing certainty that the new Wombat will appear. I predict 9am on the morning of the 29th as the pantechnicon pulls up in front of the house.

I'm moving next week so it's a racing certainty that the new Wombat will appear. I predict 9am on the morning of the 29th as the pantechnicon pulls up in front of the house.

Oh dear. The WOMBAT should be up for a few days though. Will you be able to get the net back up by then.

I'm moving next week so it's a racing certainty that the new Wombat will appear. I predict 9am on the morning of the 29th as the pantechnicon pulls up in front of the house.
I moved a few weeks ago, paniced because I thought I lost my Wombat id card (i didn't) and then had to wait a week and a half for the cable modem people to come by. I thought I was going to miss the Wombat and of course I didn't, maybe you'll get lucky too!

I really, really hope we get it before July. I would like the Wombat to be over with before the craziness of the movie and book release.:tu:

Is there any way we can download and save a WOMBAT? I don't mean just screenshots, because of course we can do that, but a way to download the whole test. Obviously you wouldn't get results, though, so maybe screenshots are just as good.

The door was open 4 or 5 days for both WOMBATs, I think 5 days for the first, 4 for the second. Maybe you can use a public pc if you`re own hasn`t a connection.

pls tell how to give wombat.how do we get a student id

pls tell how to give wombat.how do we get a student id

You can`t get a student ID at the moment because there isn`t a test to make. When the next WOMBAT appears you will asked if you have already an ID. If not, you will get one at the end of the test. Make sure to copy the ID (writing down leads to problems because of mistakes with o/0) and mail it to yourself. A few days later the results are delivered and you could see it via entering your code in the student card on her desk.

a way to download the whole test.I certainly don't know how to do that from Jo's site, but we do have all the previous test questions available in the website FAQ thread (along with sample student ID codes). :)

Originally Posted by anabel
a way to download the whole test.
I know, a way to then get the results.

I made screenshots of all the questions of the second WOMBAT, if anyone is interested. I hope this isn`t going against any rules.

Both WOMBATs are on the HP Lexicon (http://www.hp-lexicon.org/wizworld/wombat/wombat-results.html)

I made screenshots of all the questions of the second WOMBAT, if anyone is interested. I hope this isn`t going against any rules.
What rules?
I am starting to get bored again, with no updates going on these days... If Jo is done editing, why can't she give us something every few days?

The rules of the WOMBAT, or the rules of this site. One or the other

Also JKR has a family. You shouldn't expect her to be constantly updating. Besides, she might be doing it for suspense :)

No other author shortened the time til release for his readers, therefore we should be grateful with all we get and not asking for more and more. Like Schlubalybub said, she has a family and a life.

Naturally I meant the Forum Rules. File sharing is forbidden, but I`m not sure if for pictures goes the same.

Screenshots from JK's website are fine, just better link them if you want to share them due to dial up users who have toload the site, too. We also have the questions of all WOMBATs here (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=90143) (just without screenshots).

Can someone tell me what is all about that Scrapbook in Jo's official site?

Can someone tell me what is all about that Scrapbook in Jo's official site?
It's where you can view the Easter eggs (puzzles hidden on JKR's site) that you have already collected.

HP Lexicon (http://www.hp-lexicon.org/about/sources/jkr.com/jkr-com.html) can explain it better than I ever could.

ETA sorry we posted at same time... but if you aren't any good at puzzles then I thoroughly recommend using the HP Lexicon.

E again TA - um I think there is a thread here too but I can't find it at the moment! Oops... *goes off blushing and hoping no one noticed that CoS wasn't promoted first....