J.K. Rowling's Official Site v.11

I didn't trust myself to correctly copy that complicated code manually. I used ctrl c and saved it in an owl to myself. :evil: Good thing, too, as the old computer crashed since then and I would have lost the code otherwise--like Spritey did. :(
I did the same thing - copied it into an e-mail. I also printed a copy of my Wombat card, since there was a function for that on her website. I highly recommend doing that if you've got a printer. The card is a nice little keepsake.

If you need to copy and paste, you left-click the mouse, holding it down while you scan over what you want to save. Then right-click and hit "Copy" on the menu. Open an e-mail or MS-Word, right-click again, and this time hit "Paste" on the menu.

Or when you get your next Wombat code, and you can see it on the screen, hit the "Print Screen" button, then open Paint, left-click and hit "Paste." If it asks you whether you want the "bitmap enlarged," click "Yes." And when the picture appears, go up to File and "Save As" a picture file. Then you've got a picture of the entire page with the code saved exactly as it appeared - no guessing.

Just remember that last time the codes were "case sensitive," so if you type one letter incorrectly as either lower or uppercase, sadly it won't work.

Door openings are a lot like Christmas.I agree! I have seen only one door opening, the last one which led to the WOMBAT test. It was a great experience. Unfortunately I was too busy at that moment and couldn't spend time trying to work the riddle out to open the door myself. I rushed to Mugglenet for the solution. Then I took the test, and was delighted later when I received my results: I got an E, despite English is not my first language! I do hope next time the door open I will have time enough to try and work out the riddle myself, but my chances are not high, seeing that they have been of increasing difficulty.

I really wanna know what the title is!! I think that she should put BOTH titles up on a pole and we et to pic which one we like better...and then it can help her deciede = )
Since when should the readers decide about the title? No, no, this is the author prerogative, it is not up to us to choose which title suits better IMHO.

Another thing I have in mind, it's off topic but I don't know where to post it: don't you think that Jo could dedicate Book 7 to us, her readers and devoted fans? It would be a very nice thing to do, as this is the last book of the series, and considering she cannot anymore give personal dedicaces to anybody. What do you think?

Another thing I have in mind, it's off topic but I don't know where to post it: don't you think that Jo could dedicate Book 7 to us, her readers and devoted fans? It would be a very nice thing to do, as this is the last book of the series, and considering she cannot anymore give personal dedicaces to anybody. What do you think?

There is a thread for that...I can't find the link, I'm afraid. However, most people believe so over there! (Or wish so...as you may. :p ). I think it'll be cool too.

There is a thread for that...Who will JKR dedicate book 7 to? (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=83121), ;)

Yup. Thats the one. :D
Thanks Nicole.

I really wanna know what the title is!! I think that she should put BOTH titles up on a pole and we et to pic which one we like better...and then it can help her deciede = )

Or maybe the first title she was thinking about before she changed ;)

I wonder if the fly in the Room of Requirement will ever get stuck in one of the cobwebs? :lol:

I wonder if the fly in the Room of Requirement will ever get stuck in one of the cobwebs? :lol:

Yes that would be good.

I think the next update will be at Christmas, going by the time between the last two updates...

I think the next update will be at Christmas, going by the time between the last two updates...I'm going to hope for something at Halloween myself. :evil: The time between updates over the past two years has been pretty erratic! :lol:

I wonder if the fly in the Room of Requirement will ever get stuck in one of the cobwebs? :lol:Oh Snape shooting down all those flies. Spinner's End and all the references to spiders. That spider must catch the fly eventually.

I agree with Nicole. I'm hoping for Halloween and Jo should reveal something that happens during Halloween in the seventh Book. Hmm.

I've pretty much giving up on crossing my fingers for an update lol. We'll get it eventually. I do hope it comes soon but I'm not holding my breath.

What ever happened to the OWL tests? It's been forever since we had one. *pouts

I'm going to hope for something at Halloween myself. :evil: The time between updates over the past two years has been pretty erratic! :lol:

Ooh, yes, Halloween would be wonderful! My favourite holiday, and the Wiccan new year, too. Come on, give me the gift of an update, Jo! :D Does the desk get decorated on Halloween?

Does the desk get decorated on Halloween? It hasn't been in the past, but that doesn't mean it can't be different this year! :D (This will only be the third Halloween since Jo's site changed to the current format/style. ;) )

I got the impression all the dates we expect something to happen (1st september ie) nothing will - it seems the unexpected ones are the hot dates.

I hope she will decorate the desk for Halloween, which is weird since I never really liked that holiday until I started reading Harry Potter! :lol:

We've had a door opening for Halloween before (two years ago with chapter titles).

We've had a door opening for Halloween before (two years ago with chapter titles).That sounds good, the title would be great it will spawn loads of new theories no doubt and well I am running out of things to say about Snape.

Remember all the speculation about who Felix Felicis might be? :lol:

Remember all the speculation about who Felix Felicis might be? :lol:

True, but there were also several who suggested that it would be a spell or a potion that brought about luck. :D

I also remember the discussion that Spinners End had to be about the death of Aragog, who did die but NOT in the chapter Spinners End. It ends up it would have been quite awkward to have Aragog anywhere near Spinners End :lol:

I also remember the discussion that Spinners End had to be about the death of Aragog, who did die but NOT in the chapter Spinners End. It ends up it would have been quite awkward to have Aragog anywhere near Spinners End :lol:

:rotfl: I was a late bloomer so never got to participate in old theories. They sound so fun. Next year (ish) when Book 7 releases, I'm going to have some fun too :evil:

Hem hem! Back to topic, how often does JKR create polls on her site? I've never been able to take one :( And what are they usually about?

I'm not sure how often she updates the poll section (I'm going to guess not very) but they usually include a few of the frequently asked questions she receives from fans through letters.

She also usually always comments that the winning question is not the one she would have picked. Then she gives a general answer. Actually sometimes there is great information in the answer. The poll is also home to the notorious Mark Evans fiasco.

I'm not sure how often she updates the poll section (I'm going to guess not very) but they usually include a few of the frequently asked questions she receives from fans through letters.

But she doesn't receive nor read letters from fans, since there are so many of them that it's impossible for her to read! Her publishers, actually, deal with the letters, and I don't think they report our questions to her. Or do they?

But she doesn't receive nor read letters from fans, since there are so many of them that it's impossible for her to read! Her publishers, actually, deal with the letters, and I don't think they report our questions to her. Or do they?

Some letters get through. I know there've been people who've had letters back (personalised ones, as opposed to the - still really cute - letters that get sent back to everyone who writes.) Although I thought she got her questions from fansites?

how often does JKR create polls on her site?Rarely. :(


FAQ Poll #1
Date Started / Ended:
15 May 2004 / 06 July 2004

FAQ Poll #2
Date Started / Ended:
19 July 2004 / 04 October 2004

FAQ Poll #3
Date Started / Ended:
10 December 2004 / 15 May 2005


FAQ Poll #4
Date Started / Ended:
24 December 2005 / 21 February 2006

You can find the questions answered along with the questions that were not chosen in the bottom link of my signature. :)

No pattern, and only 4 polls in 28+ months.

Thanks everyone for the answers and Nicole for the link :) That is very sad Jo doesn't update it very often. *sighs*

Oh, we may get more as the year winds down and Jo finishes up Book 7. :agree: Then she will have time to look for questions that won't give too much away. ;)

I hope we get at least a couple more before book 7 comes out. That would be great. It is interesting that there is no pattern to them. Not even to how long she kept the poll going before answering.

Oh, we may get more as the year winds down and Jo finishes up Book 7. :agree: Then she will have time to look for questions that won't give too much away. ;)

:rotfl:

Yeah she'll also get less headaches after Book 7 is finished. I can't believe it's so close. No Harry Potter books to wait for :(

I agree PotterPig. This is my first and last wait for a HP book so I want it to be as exciting and special as possible :p

I wish Jo had a gallery section on her site with pictures of her and her family. If not a separate one, atleast in the Biography section.

I wish Jo had a gallery section on her site with pictures of her and her family. If not a separate one, atleast in the Biography section.I don't suppose she wants to broadcast pics of her kids. I expect she wants them to have a normal life, rather than being recognised everywhere they go.

I wish Jo had a gallery section on her site with pictures of her and her family.She tries very hard to protect her children from the media, so it isn't likely that she wants to put up any photos of them for the general public. ;)

ETA: Jinx, anabel! :p

Thats true! I feel bad for her daughter sometimes. I mean, Jo said the children at school bother her and ask her to reveal Book titles etc. :rolleyes: Like she even knows.

I'm just too desperate for updates :lol:

I am still thankful for the last update. That waw a very long wait! I do wonder about the W.O.M.B.A.T. tests. She said that the diary would be updated monthly, perhaps the W.O.M.B.A.T. will also fall by the wayside.

There was a lot of FAQ polls during 2004. This was while she was writing Half Blood Prince.

She tries very hard to protect her children from the media, so it isn't likely that she wants to put up any photos of them for the general public. ;)

ETA: Jinx, anabel! :p

As I recall, didn't she put an embargo on photos of her kids being published in the press or online?

There was a lot of FAQ polls during 2004. This was while she was writing Half Blood Prince.
I suspect she is hard at work because she really does want to finish by year's end (to give time for a summer 2007 publication). And I also suspect that an FAQ poll may reveal too much that she wants to keep as a surprise.

She's actually given us something better than an FAQ poll since she's given us a solid clue to think about (the cloak).

I suspect she is hard at work because she really does want to finish by year's end (to give time for a summer 2007 publication). And I also suspect that an FAQ poll may reveal too much that she wants to keep as a surprise.

She's actually given us something better than an FAQ poll since she's given us a solid clue to think about (the cloak).

Cloak, where I saw no cloak, probably because I'm a muggle.:lol: :lol:

Here's a link Why Did Dumbledore have James' Cloak? (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=95383) JKR gave this hint in an interview recently.

Oh, we may get more as the year winds down and Jo finishes up Book 7. Then she will have time to look for questions that won't give too much away.

That is one way by which we can judge whether book 7 is complete or not. When she starts updating the site more frequently then it is an indication that book 7 is out of way and would be out in no time.

That is one way by which we can judge whether book 7 is complete or not. When she starts updating the site more frequently then it is an indication that book 7 is out of way and would be out in no time.
I can't wait! For me the whole excitment is not only about the books but also about her updates. I love them and the site! :D

has anybody noticed the riddle on the bottom of the rubbish bin page??? you can rearrange the words to make a riddle but i can't figure out what it means.

has anybody noticed the riddle on the bottom of the rubbish bin page???

You mean the one with the magnetic letters? It's "here I am no ring within, tap 5 times and you get in". It's explained on the JKRowlings site FAQ thread. It has to do with a scrapbook addition.

All this stuff about titles! I clicked the link on someone's siggy and wound up at Amazon.com, selling copies of "Harry Potter and the Secret of Godric". I nearly freaked out...until I read a little further in this thread and realized it wasn't true.

...so...in need of an update...

I clicked the link on someone's siggy and wound up at Amazon.com, selling copies of "Harry Potter and the Secret of Godric". I nearly freaked out...until I read a little further in this thread and realized it wasn't true.
There some very wicked people around :evil:

Dear me! I don't suppose there was a disclaimer at the bottom of the page, was there? Something like this, maybe?Did you like this?

Did you think it was real?

Well, it's not.

Sorry about that.

This is a spoof page, and in no way affiliated with Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com. Thanks.
;)

That certainly is an interesting update. :D

The do not disturb sign is gone. I can't believe it I have finally got into the door. Need some help working it out.

The door is open!!
Wombat Grade 2!:clap:

The Sign is gone!! The Door opens!! Go Go Go!!! :)

I am having a Voldemort moment. I see what I want but can't get to it. LOL

Any help in really getting into the office please is apperciated.

I got in all by myself! :wow: :clap:
Just don't ask me what order I clicked things in, because I can't remember. :lol:
If you click something out of order it resets, so just keep going and remember what you last clicked right until you see a key on the desk. The key fits the desk drawer.

Oh flip and I have done no revising! :D

As I recall, didn't she put an embargo on photos of her kids being published in the press or online?

I'm pretty sure you're right. PLus, she has a nine foot wall around her house. I think that's a pretty clear "Keep Out" sign.

On the subject of getting past the door's innards, how d'you do it? (I'm not expecting you to answer chrstinabelle cause you don't remember).

Did anyone else has already finished his wombat? what do you think of it?
Don't you think it's less "technical" than the first grade one?

I just took the W.O.M.B.A.T.!!

I love Jo's sense of humor.

Now, if only she'd give us the title.

Does anyone know the order becuase I've been trying for a while and can't seem to get it.

Does anyone know the order becuase I've been trying for a while and can't seem to get it.Me too. It seems some of you already got it... help is welcome. :)

Me too. It seems some of you already got it... help is welcome.

I think I've nearly got it- I have the book-book- hour glass-candle-feather but what next?

Did you see the clover next to the door? I oversaw that first, but Bunny told some minutes ago.

OMG, I hope it won't be gone by the time I get home. (is still at work)

*starts to panic*

And I liked the rumour updates: Regulus is not Stubby, Snape was not under the invisibility cloak (yay) and book 7 will not be the graveyard of memorys

It seems it's just open a short time yet (and it seems to cost some time to get how to use it). No panic. :)

Did you see the clover next to the door? I oversaw that first, but Bunny told some minutes ago.

Oh no I'd missed that one, cheers. I doesn't seem to do much though :(

I think I've nearly got it- I have the book-book- hour glass-candle-feather but what next?

If you close the WOMBAT book and click the clover it turns into a key. I don't know what to do with it though :lol:

That was once rather hard W.O.M.B.A.T.

If you close the WOMBAT book and click the clover it turns into a key. I don't know what to do with it though

Does it? For me it just opens again.

Here's how I did it:


Click in this order:

Candle
Quill
Wombat book
clover leaf

then the clover leafe turns into a key.

Insert that into the drawer and the drawer will open.

Then turn the timer and the secret will be revealed!

If you close the WOMBAT book and click the clover it turns into a key. I don't know what to do with it though :lol:Ah, good hint! :) That doesn't work for me, but there's probably a combination before I have to click.

*tries out again*

Erm if you click te clover after the wombat book, well what did you click before closing the wombat book?
Help me!

Go to JKRowling.com. Click on the eraser on her desk.

Click on the door handle.

Click the items on the desk in this order: candle, quill, wombat book and clover (the clover will turned into a key).

Drag the key to the desk drawer; the opening should be directly under the handle (this may take you some time)

The drawer will open, click the time tuner and part 2 of the W.O.M.B.A.T. test will open.

Take the W.O.M.B.A.T. quiz!

Remember to write down your W.O.M.B.A.T. ID as you will need it to get your results.

Thanks to HPANA.com (I'd never have got it on my own).

I got it! On my own. Yay!

Whoa thanks Katze! What do you mean by put the key in the drawer?

Put the key near the drawer handle ;)

I got it! On my own. Yay!Congratulations! I always cheat.:lol:

Whoa thanks Katze! What do you mean by put the key in the drawer?

Drag it down to the drawer (right by the handle), but it seems to be a bit touchy, so keep trying it until it works.

Geez, is she out of paper again? Scribbling on the back of a takeaway menu? :lol:

Geez, is she out of paper again? Scribbling on the back of a takeaway menu? :lol:
I'd certainly hope not after the amount she was sent :p

Thanks rich_505 :D

No problem :)

Ok, I will come back, when some people more got it so we maybe can discuss the Wombat questions. (I was really not sure about some... :blush:)

The questions did seem much harder in the sense that they made you think about them even more than the Grade 1 questions (if that was possible). And some personal opinion questions... Very interesting.

Yup, it seems she excactly knows what we fans are thinking about. *coughmaleveelascough*

It's not the first time someone suspects her reading cos threads. :lol:

In the rubbish bin it says that she's building a 15-room mansion. And to this she says, divide that by three. Then she says, "Actually, it occures to me to divide most every 'news' story by 3"
so... 750 divided by 3 means she's written 250 pages?

I really liked how the questions made you think about smalls points in the books and put them together.

In the rubbish bin it says that she's building a 15-room mansion. And to this she says, divide that by three. Then she says, "Actually, it occures to me to divide most every 'news' story by 3"
so... 750 divided by 3 means she's written 250 pages?

That is a very interesting point, and it'd be realistic... Although I'd like to think she's written more than that :) :p

Last time I did the WOMBAT without looking at any book, and I got an acceptable. This time if it's harder, I am going to do it with my QttA and MCahtft, or I will totally get a troll.

*can't wait to get away from work and home* :D

That is a very interesting point, and it'd be realistic... Although I'd like to think she's written more than that :) :p

The direct quote is
"Actually, it now occures to me that 'divide-by-three' is a good rule to apply to a lot of 'news' stories.

The "JKR has written 750 pages" is the only other story with numbers even in it.

Last time I did the WOMBAT without looking at any book, and I got an acceptable. This time if it's harder, I am going to do it with my QttA and MCahtft, or I will totally get a troll.YOU will make it without problems. It's very spew-ish. ;)

There's a new WOMBAT? Yeay!!!

Too bad I have to write a paper now - will be taking WOMBAT later. Am so happy as I missed the first one.

I missed the first one, too. :(

I've used both my Grade 1 ID codes, I might have another try later and get a new code... The first one was hard, the second one is harder; that's all there is to say really lol.

In the rubbish bin it says that she's building a 15-room mansion. And to this she says, divide that by three. Then she says, "Actually, it occures to me to divide most every 'news' story by 3" so... 750 divided by 3 means she's written 250 pages?But that's a really old rubbish bin item. ;)

I will be posting the Grade 2 questions in the link at the bottom of my signature, with spoiler tags. Just need a bit of time to type them all up. :)

Uh...

Where's the time turner?

I can't get the site to load... would you people PLEASE get out of my way??? ;)

Round dark wooden thing Lou ;)

D'oh! It just looked like a round dark wooden thing to me :D

But that's a really old rubbish bin item. ;)

I will be posting the Grade 2 questions in the link at the bottom of my signature, with spoiler tags. Just need a bit of time to type them all up. :)

Oh. Darnnit

It took me almost 5 minutes to figure it out originally :D

D'oh!:rotfl: It turned around the times I desperated clicked all things there about twenty times - so I got what it is.

Mugglenet has the order up - I'll put it in spoiler tags so those who want to try on their own won't be spoiled. :)

1. Click the door handle to open the door.
2. Click on the candle to light it.
3. Click on the dark red quill.
4. Click on the WOMBAT paper.
5. Click on the clover at the bottom left of the desk. It will turn into a key.
6. Drag this key to the desk drawer - the top of the key must touch the drawer.
7. The drawer will open, revealing the WOMBAT part two exam.
8. Click the hourglass on the desk.
9. You can now being your exam - good luck

Did anyone else notice the apparent "luck" theme? There was a rabbit's foot, a horseshoe, and a four leaf clover. Think Jo might be trying to tell us something?

Felix perhaps?

Felix perhaps?

That crossed my mind - Jo has a tendency to introduce something in one book that turns out to be very important later. :)

Ugh....I just took the new Wombat. Once again I think I failed. I got an O on the first one, don't think I pulled off that miracle again.:lol:
It did seem harder. I liked that we got to use our old ID's, cause I would probably lose another one.

Exact 6 months since we have solved the first wombat! Earlier today I visited the page but didn`t find anything new. It seems, she updated the last two times after lunchtime in Europe.

I must say, I'm rather glad she decided against HP GOM as a title - The similarity to HP GONE is remarkable.

Has it closed? :( I can't open the door! I'll be really annoyed if I've missed it a second time :sigh:.

Do I need to double click or anything?

I can't get on either. It starts loading and just stops.

I agree...everyone, get out of my way so I can get on there and take my WOMBAT!

:grumble:

I can't open the door!Just click on the handle. :)

The questions have been posted in J.K. Rowling's Official Website FAQ (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=90143) with spoiler tags (and under an expand tag as well). Please forgive me any typos (you can owl me with corrections, though!), I didn't take the time to proof it. :blush:

First time I got through the puzzle behind the door without having to cheat. :lol:

Missed the last test altogether so was looking forward to this one. Not sure how I did on it though - probably the first person to fail it knowing me. :lol:

@ karatekid
do you still see the "do not disturb" sign? if you do, try to empty the cash of your browser.

@ marianna58
probably there are too many connections to the site now, just keep trying.

Ah thanks guys :). I t don't know how to empty the cache or whatever, but I tried the accesability version, and I'm in :D Thank you!

I didn't do it last time, so im unprepared :scared:
*off to do the WOMBAT*

Yay!!!

I hate those tests! You basically have to read Jo's mind!

You basically have to read Jo's mind!Or guess the contents of Book 7? :eyebrows: I don't recall any Daily Prophet articles about the Ministry at the end of HBP...:huh:

That crossed my mind - Jo has a tendency to introduce something in one book that turns out to be very important later. :)

Wasn't it fairly important in #6? It basically saved Harry's friends' lives and helped him to find the memory!

Re: getting in to the site:

I was able to get in at www.jkrowling.org--> thanks to whoever pointed me to that a few months ago!

I also had to "double click" the door handle to get in.

Well that was interesting, one failure coming up. For the in trouble bit I think I put broomstick, time turner and invisability cloak.

Oh dear, this was a hard test.:lol:

Mods, don't you think its time for the Wombat Questions Discussion Thread to be opened again? When you guys closed the previous one, you said you'll be opening it...???

How did everyone do? I was sooo nervous once again! Last time I'd got 'A' ...this time, it'll be lower.
I kindda found the last one tougher... :shrug:

I think I might have scraped an Acceptable.

Well that was interesting, one failure coming up. For the in trouble bit I think I put broomstick, time turner and invisability cloak.

Oh dear, this was a hard test.:lol:

I'd put Broom stick, Invisibility Cloak and ... I can't remember the third...but it wasn't time-turner. Tane, do you remember the other options???

Mods, don't you think its time for the Wombat Questions Discussion Thread to be opened again?SPOILERS: Discussion of Grade 2 WOMBAT Questions (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?p=4096527#post4096527) is now open for posting. :)

I'd put Broom stick, Invisibility Cloak and ... I can't remember the third...but it wasn't time-turner. Tane, do you remember the other options???No but the time-turner helped Sirius and Buckbeck out of trouble in PoA.

Thanks for the discussion thread Nicole

Thanks Nicole! :tu:

Ooh that was difficult. Mostly because my hands were shaking. It's true - she chooses the days we don't expect.

I'll be happy with an A. Please let me get an A *hopes*

Or guess the contents of Book 7? :eyebrows: I don't recall any Daily Prophet articles about the Ministry at the end of HBP...:huh:

Yeah, thats what I think too.
The last time I received a O, so no pressure this time.:lol: I think I`m going to solve the test tomorrow again, after I thougt about the questions. This time I´m happy with a A, because it was difficult.
And the door opened once again on Friday, the same as the last opening.

I tried some minutes, too. Just let it 'fly', when you're in front of the (not seeable) keyhole in the middle of the handle.

t's true - she chooses the days we don't expect.

The thing a school teacher would do. :D

Am I being really stupid?

I am clicking the items in the correct order, the clover just keeps on spitting sparks at me!

Help!

Hm, that's odd. You double-checked the correct order? Didn't click anything else (just these things)? Does it work, when you completely begin from the beginning (opening the site, opening the door...)

the clover just keeps on spitting sparks at me!

The clover spits sparks only when the right order isn't followed.

Edit- and after the sparks the candle goes off so I don't think you have to follow the entire stuff from opening the site... just relight the candle and follow the usual stuff.

I had a little trouble getting the desk drawer open...it seems to be a bit fussy about the key being in the exact right place.

That test was HARD!

Alright. I'm gonna be one of those annoying people who can't get in to the door.

It still says "DO NOT DISTURB" and I've been trying for almost 2 hours to take this WOMBAT!

Can anyone help?

I tried the accessibility enabled version, and JK's desk shows up, but I then lack the ability to click on any links. They don't work. And on the regular version, the DO NOT DISTURB sign is up.

So....I know I have to clear the cache or whatever. I did. Nothing's working. What else can I do?

Help me you wonderful people, help me!

Cheers. :)

Alright. I'm gonna be one of those annoying people who can't get in to the door.

It still says "DO NOT DISTURB" and I've been trying for almost 2 hours to take this WOMBAT!

Can anyone help?

I tried the accessibility enabled version, and JK's desk shows up, but I then lack the ability to click on any links. They don't work. And on the regular version, the DO NOT DISTURB sign is up.

So....I know I have to. clear the cache or whatever. I did. Nothing's working. What else can I do?

Help me you wonderful people, help me!

Cheers. :)

www.mugglenet.com :)

I've just been on Mugglenet! Did they put something on there that will help poor souls like me?

Thanks!


.....Wait a minute. I know HOW to...I just meant that there IS no candle. It's like it was BEFORE the door was opened.

I mena that...I don't have the tools I need to get in. They don't load?

I had a little trouble getting the desk drawer open...it seems to be a bit fussy about the key being in the exact right place.

That test was HARD!

Yup it took about five minutes to figure out where to put the key but finaly I got through.

Wasn't it fairly important in #6? It basically saved Harry's friends' lives and helped him to find the memory!

I didn't mean it wasn't important in HBP. I was thinking that it might be important again in book 7. The Invisibility cloak and the Marauders Map are things that have been important more than once.

I just thought it was a bit odd that Jo had a "luck" them going there with the rabbit's foot, the horseshoe, and the four leaf clover.

I hope the FAQ poll will be updated soon! It's been ages!

Okay everybody, I'm trying one more time.

This is my problem. I click on the eraser, and I get to the door. But, unfortunately, it's still the same setup as it was for the last WOMBAT. The two little bottles of red and green potion, and the plant? YES. That. Still!

No candle, no nothing. And the sign still says DO NOT DISTURB.

This stinks. And accessibility version isn't working.

HELP!

I don't know Marianna58. Are you follwing an old link? Because soetimes I try that and then it doesn't work and then I just type in the whole webpage and then it works:)

Jo also chose another fansite winner along with all the other updates and the W.O.M.B.A.T. I got EE for Grade 1 without cheating so I did this one too without cheating...and I nearly regretted it! This was really hard! I think I will definitely get a T this time!
But did you notice that at the end of the test there was no "another test will be available in due course"?! Does that mean there will only be those two tests and we'll get a goody after we get our owls with our marks? Maybe the title...? Last time it took about a week or so the get the results...so is it fair to assume that in about a week we'll get the title?

I also loved the diary update, the news and the rumours but I was so sure Snape was hiding under the cloak that night! :lol:

She's updating her site a lot these days....a good sign that's she's finishing the book in my mind! :clap:

Okay everybody, I'm trying one more time.

This is my problem. I click on the eraser, and I get to the door. But, unfortunately, it's still the same setup as it was for the last WOMBAT. The two little bottles of red and green potion, and the plant? YES. That. Still!

No candle, no nothing. And the sign still says DO NOT DISTURB.

This stinks. And accessibility version isn't working.

HELP!

This is a handy little clean up program that I found. It will get every little bit of junk off of your computer with one click of "run cleaner". Clears the cache, empties the recycle bin, deletes temp files, deletes cookies - everything. It will also clear out the Easter Eggs you've gathered though - you have to make sure to got to Applications and make sure that Macromedia Flash Player does not have a check next to it. That will save your Easter Eggs. :)

CCleaner (http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/)

Just download the latest version. If you need any help with it, let me know. You can also specify certain cookies to be saved - like the cookie for COS forums.

A lot of people say clearing the cache helps get Jo's site to work so this might be a help to some of you. :)

The other tip that I have would be to make sure you enter the site using the Flag icons. Clicking the Accessibility Enabled Version doesn't seem to work for a lot of people - myself included. I always use the British flag for English. :)

Okay everybody, I'm trying one more time.

This is my problem. I click on the eraser, and I get to the door. But, unfortunately, it's still the same setup as it was for the last WOMBAT. The two little bottles of red and green potion, and the plant? YES. That. Still!

No candle, no nothing. And the sign still says DO NOT DISTURB.

This stinks. And accessibility version isn't working.

HELP!

I think there might be some problem with the site you are using to access the RoR. Maybe you should try other links which can be found here--> J.K. Rowling's Official Website FAQs (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=90143)

Jo also chose another fansite winner along with all the other updates and the W.O.M.B.A.T. I got EE for Grade 1 without cheating so I did this one too without cheating...and I nearly regretted it! This was really hard! I think I will definitely get a T this time!
But did you notice that at the end of the test there was no "another test will be available in due course"?! Does that mean there will only be those two tests and we'll get a goody after we get our owls with our marks? Maybe the title...? Last time it took about a week or so the get the results...so is it fair to assume that in about a week we'll get the title?

I also loved the diary update, the news and the rumours but I was so sure Snape was hiding under the cloak that night! :lol:

She's updating her site a lot these days....a good sign that's she's finishing the book in my mind! :clap:
Yes i thought that also she is updating her site more hopefully nearing the end of the book(hears hoping). I like the new fan site.

Firstly thank you to everyone who gave us hints and directions on how to actually get into the test - I would certainly have never got there on my own

Secondly thank you to everyone who is in this thread, I would never have checked her website myself had I not noticed that this afternoon there were 250 posts and this evening there were over 350!!!

And thirdly...are we really meant to know the answers to those questions or am I just particularly not with it???

Firstly thank you to everyone who gave us hints and directions on how to actually get into the test - I would certainly have never got there on my own

Secondly thank you to everyone who is in this thread, I would never have checked her website myself had I not noticed that this afternoon there were 250 posts and this evening there were over 350!!!

And thirdly...are we really meant to know the answers to those questions or am I just particularly not with it???

Well I thought that, I have never read about hags in the books.

Well I thought that, I have never read about hags in the books.

They have been mentioned in the books, but no details have really been given about them.

Firstly thank you to everyone who gave us hints and directions on how to actually get into the test - I would certainly have never got there on my own

Secondly thank you to everyone who is in this thread, I would never have checked her website myself had I not noticed that this afternoon there were 250 posts and this evening there were over 350!!!

And thirdly...are we really meant to know the answers to those questions or am I just particularly not with it???

Well, it seems like some of the questions don't really have answers! Like the percentage ones. And the last one...Muggles are.....???? I put "interesting" ... the Weasley in me, I guess....

And thirdly...are we really meant to know the answers to those questions or am I just particularly not with it???

Considering that we were never given the actual answers for the First WOMBAT, maybe these are questions that are going to be mentioned/answered incidentally in Book 7 (or not). :D

Considering that we were never given the actual answers for the First WOMBAT, maybe these are questions that are going to be mentioned/answered incidentally in Book 7 (or not).

Well, here's hoping. It's the first time I've ever been through that door and whilst it was exciting, I'm also a bit disappointed that I couldn't answer better.

It's the first time I've ever been through that door and whilst it was exciting, I'm also a bit disappointed that I couldn't answer better. Nothing stops you from taking it a second time (or third or fourth) except the reappearance of the Do Not Disturb sign. ;) You just say you don't already have a code. :D

Nothing stops you from taking it a second time (or third or fourth) except the reappearance of the Do Not Disturb sign. You just say you don't already have a code.

I'm not sure there's any point unless I find out how to figure out the answers!

The room of requirement is locked on my computer? happened to anyone else?

No, still open on mine and I've just checked

I'm not sure there's any point unless I find out how to figure out the answers!

Keep a watch on the Spoiler thread and eventually most answers would come up. :D

The room of requirement is locked on my computer? happened to anyone else?

No mine is still open

It's still open, try clearing your browsers cache. I'm hoping for a troll grade this time around, as i could'nt make head nor tails out of some the questions.

Anyone else having trouble getting in?

I was thinking about why JK did the wombat did anyone notice that the thread went very quiet for a few days.

Has anyone wondered why the book of HBP is in the room. Maybe she is getting ready to release the new title.

Anyone else having trouble getting in?

Hmm seems fine to me, it will probobly be quite slow because so many people will want to do it. In case your asking how to get in here's mugglenets advice

2. Click on the candle to light it.
3. Click on the dark red quill.
4. Click on the WOMBAT paper.
5. Click on the clover at the bottom left of the desk. It will turn into a key.
6. Drag this key to the desk drawer - the top of the key must touch the drawer.
7. The drawer will open, revealing the WOMBAT part two exam.
8. Click the hourglass on the desk.
9. You can now being your exam - good luck!-->

Has anyone wondered why the book of HBP is in the room. Maybe she is getting ready to release the new title.

Yeah, that did perplex me a little. I stabbed at it with my mouse a few times, just to be sure :lol: I don't know what the significance (apart from the obvious) could be, though.

Yeah, that did perplex me a little. I stabbed at it with my mouse a few times, just to be sure :lol: I don't know what the significance (apart from the obvious) could be, though.

I'm sure there may be a general discussion on this. Anyone got any more ideas

She's updating her site a lot these days....a good sign that's she's finishing the book in my mind!
I agree! Last time an increased rate of updates preceded the announcement that she was finished! I wish she would give us an excerpt or chapter titles like last time, though!

I think the book was there for the same reason there was a WOMBAT revision book there - for us to study for the test! :D

I wish she would give us an excerpt or chapter titles like last time, though!

Yeah deffinetly, how much would we relish just one line from the final book which we could over analyse for the months to come!

Okay, I put for the "Trouble" question, Invisibility Cloak, Hand of Glory, and Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder - hey, it worked for Draco! And who doesn't love the good ol' invis. cloak?

As for the others, you do have to know what's in Jo's mind or at least be able to magically understand the Wizarding World really well. Some were very personal-opinion-ish. I said Muggles are . . . ignorant . . . too. Also, I think I said that Werewolves are more dangerous than Dementors or Hags or whatever the other choices were. Can't remember the other questions. It was hard. Hope these tests get "graded" soon and come with a freakin' book title or a chapter title even . . . or another two-line excerpt from the book. Or a character description. Or something!! other than a pass/fail grade!

Yeah, it was very interesting that she should include HBP and WOMBAT revision guide when you can't access either one. They're just there. I wonder if she's doing 7 WOMBATs though before she actually tells us anything?

Anyhoo, I'm glad it's been put to rest that Snape WASN'T at Godric's Hollow that night under the invisibility cloak!

I still can't get the proper Room of Requirement. No matter what link I have used, it brings me to the old one with the potion bottles and dead plant.

This is maddening. I've tried it on my AOL and my internet explorer.

Any other ideas?


P.S. Thanks to all of those who have added input. I'm very grateful for people actually caring. I mean, look at me! I can't take the WOMBAT!

Yeah, it was very interesting that she should include HBP and WOMBAT revision guide when you can't access either one. They're just there. I wonder if she's doing 7 WOMBATs though before she actually tells us anything?

Anyhoo, I'm glad it's been put to rest that Snape WASN'T at Godric's Hollow that night under the invisibility cloak!

No matter what link I have used, it brings me to the old one with the potion bottles and dead plant.Have you cured the plant? When that one appeared, we couldn't open the door without fixing the plant first.

I wonder if she's doing 7 WOMBATs though before she actually tells us anything?

I really hope not- we need some infomation!

Does anyone know why there were so many lucky charms behind the door of what I can remember there was a horse-shoe, a 4 leaf clover and a rabit foot. Thats too many to be a coincidence.

I still can't get the proper Room of Requirement. No matter what link I have used, it brings me to the old one with the potion bottles and dead plant.

This is maddening. I've tried it on my AOL and my internet explorer.

Any other ideas?


P.S. Thanks to all of those who have added input. I'm very grateful for people actually caring. I mean, look at me! I can't take the WOMBAT!

Try:
www.jkrowling.org
www.jkrowling.net
www.jkrowling.co.uk

Then try thew British flag, or failing that, accesibility enabled...Hope that will get you somewhere! :tu:

I definitely thought that was a bit harder than the first one. Dunno how I did though. Kinda winged it.

Haha. Why would I, among maybe a couple of others, be the only people who have to cure the plant AGAIN? It's so ODD!

Good idea though. Although at this point, I don't quite remember how to cure the plant....

Oi, this is ridiculous.

Does anyone know why there were so many lucky charms behind the door of what I can remember there was a horse-shoe, a 4 leaf clover and a rabit foot. Thats too many to be a coincidence. Maybe because some of the correct answers will only be achieved by lucky guesses? :lol:

Maybe because some of the correct answers will only be achieved by lucky guesses?

Thats certainly how I had to answer some of them!

I liked how some of the questions were worded "According to the Daily Prophet..." which, as we all know, is not an accurate source for FACTS! :)

Good idea though. Although at this point, I don't quite remember how to cure the plant....
Go and turn the radio on!

I don't think she'll give us the title to book 7 as she hasn't decided what it is! But i hope it is some clue relating to the plot! She is a tease!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I need help with the Wombat!!! I do everthing in the right order, but everytime I cliclk 0n that clover, it just makes a weird noise. Someone owl me please!!!!!!

Yessss, in the end, we have the test :) :) I'm going now to try to do it :) I am so happy :)

OMG! I can't believe we actually got a brand new WOMBAT!!! You know what this means, though. It's rather bittersweet. This means it's almost over. Forever! :sad: But, this will keep me til the end. :sigh: I wish it didn't have to end.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I need help with the Wombat!!! I do everthing in the right order, but everytime I cliclk 0n that clover, it just makes a weird noise. Someone owl me please!!!!!!

I don't know if you are, but make sure you are only single clicking things - I was double clicking everything and the clover wouldn't turn into the key. If you single click on each item the clover should turn into a key, then move the key to the handle etc., etc.,

OMG! I can't believe we actually got a brand new WOMBAT!!! You know what this means, though. It's rather bittersweet. This means it's almost over. Forever! But, this will keep me til the end. I wish it didn't have to end.
Didn't she say there would be several, though?

Didn't she say there would be several, though?I only remember the certificates saying there would be a Grade 2 Wombat "in due course".

All i see is a do not disturb sign...

All i see is a do not disturb sign... Try clearning cache/cookies...or try a different url address (a list can be found in the bottom link in my signature).

yea it's gone now, but now i just have to get the door open.

I only remember the certificates saying there would be a Grade 2 Wombat "in due course".
Maybe it was wishful thinking, then?

Maybe it was wishful thinking, then? Well, I think there has been quite a bit of that in the past six months...:D I remember someone speculating that there would be 7 Wombats, one for each book; I just don't remember any supporting evidence for it. (Could be my faulty memory.) Gosh, I don't think there would be time for more than one more before Book 7 is released if they are going to be 6 months apart...and at this time, we don't know if there will be a Grade 3 exam or not! We will probably have to wait for the grading of this exam before we know anything else! :lol:

I really hope not- we need some infomation!

Does anyone know why there were so many lucky charms behind the door of what I can remember there was a horse-shoe, a 4 leaf clover and a rabit foot. Thats too many to be a coincidence.

I noticed that too and mentioned it earlier. I wonder if Jo is trying to tell us something? :)

Well, I think there has been quite a bit of that in the past six months...:D I remember someone speculating that there would be 7 Wombats, one for each book; I just don't remember any supporting evidence for it. (Could be my faulty memory.) Gosh, I don't think there would be time for more than one more before Book 7 is released if they are going to be 6 months apart...and at this time, we don't know if there will be a Grade 3 exam or not! We will probably have to wait for the grading of this exam before we know anything else! :lol:

Your memory is fine. There was a lot of speculation on what the WOMBAT was for - how many there would be - if there was a purpose to having us take them. Lots and lots of speculation. I remember someone suggesting that there would be 7 and the title would be revealed after all 7. But it doesn't seem like there is room for 7 certificates on the wall.

As far as Jo's site goes, all that was said was that Grade 2 would be available in due course. There was never any mention of how many there might be all together - or if there is any purpose to them beyond giving us something to do. ;)

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I need help with the Wombat!!! I do everthing in the right order, but everytime I cliclk 0n that clover, it just makes a weird noise. Someone owl me please!!!!!!

I had to use Internet Explorer to make the clover turn into a key, the clover just sparkled when I was using AOL. Everytime there's a new thing in the Room of Requirement I have to use IE instead of AOL because nothing works otherwise :shrug:

Well, I think there has been quite a bit of that in the past six months...:D I remember someone speculating that there would be 7 Wombats, one for each book; I just don't remember any supporting evidence for it. (Could be my faulty memory.) Gosh, I don't think there would be time for more than one more before Book 7 is released if they are going to be 6 months apart...and at this time, we don't know if there will be a Grade 3 exam or not! We will probably have to wait for the grading of this exam before we know anything else! :lol:
Like I mentioned earlier in this thread, at the end of this test there didn't say : Grade 3 will be available in due course" like it did in the first test. I think that means there are only going to be these two tests and in a week or so when we get our results (didn't it take a week last time?) we'll get the title or soemthing else just as big. That's my theory anyway! :cool:

Like I mentioned earlier in this thread, at the end of this test there didn't say : Grade 3 will be available in due course" like it did in the first test. I think that means there are only going to be these two tests and in a week or so when we get our results (didn't it take a week last time?) we'll get the title or soemthing else just as big. That's my theory anyway! :cool:

Actually, I think we got that message after receiving the results for Grade 1 - not after taking the test. I think that was on the certificates.

Didn't she say there would be several, though?

Hehe. No, what I meant was that the whole thing is almost over. I meant the books. I'm not sure if she will do any more WOMBATS, but it's just that this update makes me think of the inevitable end. :sad:

Actually, I think we got that message after receiving the results for Grade 1 - not after taking the test. I think that was on the certificates.
Really??? Oh men, there goes my brilliant theory. :sigh:

Actually, I think we got that message after receiving the results for Grade 1 - not after taking the test. I think that was on the certificates. :agree: Yep, yep, yep, it was when we got the exam results...about 3 weeks after the door closed.

:agree: Yep, yep, yep, it was when we got the exam results...about 3 weeks after the door closed.
Oh well, I still like my theory better though...there was not as much waiting involved in it! :lol:

Yay so many updates :lol:

First time I opened the door and I have to say I was at the edge of my seat when I saw the inside of it :rotfl: The first thing I saw was the HBP book and it made me even more excited. Thanks for the hints guys because without those, I would have never figured out how to get the key.

Last but not the least, that test was a hard one. Was the first one as hard? How were we supposed to know answers about hags, percentage etc.? Some of them were asking for opinions too. Ah well atleast I got a chance to take it.

I like the latest update in Rumours. Especially the Snape one. Jo's answer cracked me up -simple and easy! "No" :rotfl: I can't believe HP is one of the banned books. It makes me sad.

I always thing questions that ask what you think should be marked right no matter what you say, because the question was what you thought, and you replied with your opinion. Some of the questions had no wrong answers if they were marked fairly.

YAY finished it! Nice test... :D

I always thing questions that ask what you think should be marked right no matter what you say, because the question was what you thought, and you replied with your opinion. Some of the questions had no wrong answers if they were marked fairly.

I agree. Opinions are never wrong. I wonder if they will mark those questions wrong :huh: