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

I don't understand!?!?!?!?

You don't understand what exactly? You'll need to be a little clearer...

Exceeds Expectations! I rock! So I have an A and an EE. At least we know that W.O.M.B.A.T. will be coming to an end. I am excited to see what happens then. Thanks Jo, this burst of updates has been a lot of fun. :)

so i must have written down my number wrong, because it wont let me log in

can i use someone ealses just to see what the page looks like pleasE?

Woohoo. SO on the 1st WOMBAT I got an Acceptable. This one I got an Exceeds Expectations! I took it twice and on the other code I got the same. That made my night!

I didn't get a chance to take the first test but on this one I got Exceeds Expectations! I thought for sure I'd get a Troll

I got an Exceeds Expectations too. This is the first time that I took a WOMBAT test and I thought the answers would come back too to see which ones you got right and which ones you got wrong. I'm impressed at the people who got Outstanding on this tough test.

I got an Exceeds Expectations too. This is the first time that I took a WOMBAT test and I thought the answers would come back too to see which ones you got right and which ones you got wrong. I'm impressed at the people who got Outstanding on this tough test.

Same here. My first time too and I don't even care if I got an EE. I'm just happy I was present during this door opening. I had almost lost hope :lol:

This was a hard test. I was nervous about getting a Poor.

I wonder if Jo will give us the discarded title... I am very curious.

Dang it! I missed it. *pouts* Does anyone have the questions that were asked??

Wow I'm annoyed. Despite writing down my ID code VERY carefully, it won't accept it.

Oh well, at least I got through the door for once.

Thats a shame :(. I've ehard a few people say after playing with the 0s to Os and i'sto l's it worked...

Dang it! I missed it. *pouts* Does anyone have the questions that were asked??

Aw, that's sad.

Here's the link, just see the first post:

Click here (http://cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=96014)

:)

I got EE.:D

Oh, I have trouble deciphering the identification codes too, so I just copy mine and save 'em to a word document and then I just paste them later, that way I don't need to re-type it.

That's what I did too, only I saved mine too a picture of Jo! :D

Thats a shame . I've ehard a few people say after playing with the 0s to Os and i'sto l's it worked...

I have tried absolutely everything, O's and 0's and 9's and q's...even thought maybe I'd written v when it should have been r - but nothing works, even combinations with all of those variations.

Oh well. Got hubby working on it for me, he's more patient and is happier with number combinations.

Just as a bit of advice: for the next WOMBAT, copy and save the code in Notepad and make about 2 or 3 copies of the file. Then, when you need to enter the code, you can just copy and paste it on the WOMBAT card. You can also write it down as a precautionary measure, of course.;)

Just as a bit of advice: for the next WOMBAT, copy and save the code in Notepad and make about 2 or 3 copies of the file. Then, when you need to enter the code, you can just copy and paste it on the WOMBAT card. You can also write it down as a precautionary measure, of course.

Yes, I absolutely plan on doing that next time!

I got Exceeds Expectations.

It came with this comment: The examiners are most impressed by your thoughtful and intelligent answers and are pleased to infom you that your marks will place you well above average. You have demonstrated a high standard of magical knowledge. We hope very much that you will pursue your studies, culminating in the third and final W.O.M.B.A.T. in a few months.
Has anyone posted the other comments yet?

I got Exceeds Expectations.

It came with this comment:
The examiners are most impressed by your thoughtful and intelligent answers and are pleased to infom you that your marks will place you well above average. You have demonstrated a high standard of magical knowledge. We hope very much that you will pursue your studies, culminating in the third and final W.O.M.B.A.T. in a few months.
Has anyone posted the other comments yet?

Ah! I was wondering how y'all knew there was going to be a third WOMBAT! Thank you for clearing that up for me, and great job on the EE!

The third and final WOMBAT in a few months?

Does that mean we might get the door to the ROR open for Christmas, and finally get our reward?

The third and final WOMBAT in a few months?

Does that mean we might get the door to the ROR open for Christmas, and finally get our reward?

The perfect gift for Christmas :D

I don't think it will be that fast though. If Book 7 doesn't get released on 07/07/07, then I'd love to have something else special on that day.

The third and final WOMBAT in a few months?

Does that mean we might get the door to the ROR open for Christmas, and finally get our reward?That would be really cool! Maybe a cute little title as a christmas present? ;)

Someone pointed out that WOMBAT II started exactly an half years after WOMBAT I, so we maybe don't see it in december. But this can of course be an accidently date coincidence.

I don't think it will be that fast though. If Book 7 doesn't get released on 07/07/07, then I'd love to have something else special on that day.

Party at my house? Jo's bringing the butterbeer...

Someone pointed out that WOMBAT II started exactly an half years after WOMBAT I, so we maybe don't see it in december. But this can of course be an accidently date coincidence.

Well if see it the other way round. The Wombat II came after 6 months so the Wombat III should come after 3 months and that suites December and every thing that widgit said. :agree:

Well if see it the other way round. The Wombat II came after 6 months so the Wombat III should come after 3 months and that suites December and every thing that widgit said. :agree:Ah, that would be cool! Good idea. :D

Yes, I'm improving as I go along. Wombat number one came back givinng me an A...this time I got an Exceeds expectations


woohoo

The third and final WOMBAT in a few months?

Does that mean we might get the door to the ROR open for Christmas, and finally get our reward?

What does ROR mean? (I'm having a stupid moment).
And I hope we'll get the third W.O.M.B.A.T. in December (as I'm hoping that our reward will be the release date) but I'm not holding my breath as we had to wait for six months to get Grade 2. :sigh:
Why do people think we'll get it in three months anyway? (Other than hoping Jo will announce that she has finished the book like she did with HBP?)

It came with this comment:
Quote:
The examiners are most impressed by your thoughtful and intelligent answers and are pleased to infom you that your marks will place you well above average. You have demonstrated a high standard of magical knowledge. We hope very much that you will pursue your studies, culminating in the third and final W.O.M.B.A.T. in a few months.

So, I missed the first, can't get my marks for the second, and the third one will be the final one.

At least we know they're not going to keep on going forever and forever.

BellatrixL
ROR = Room of Requirement

BellatrixL
ROR = Room of Requirement

Of course! I'm going to hide under my bed in shame now...:whistle: :blush:

Of course! I'm going to hide under my bed in shame now...

I think we've all had moments like that!

I think we've all had moments like that!

Well I certanly hope I'm not the only one! :lol:

And I hope we'll get the third W.O.M.B.A.T. in December (as I'm hoping that our reward will be the release date) but I'm not holding my breath as we had to wait for six months to get Grade 2. :sigh:
Why do people think we'll get it in three months anyway? (Other than hoping Jo will announce that she has finished the book like she did with HBP?)Just an observation. In the other letters from the first W.O.M.B.A.T./JKs, JK never made reference to 'months'. But in this one, on one certificate, she does say 'a few months'. Whether that really means "a few months"---or 6+ months---only JK knows.

W.O.M.B.A.T. 1: We look forward to challenging you to a further and more difficult examination in due course.
We hope that you will attempt our next, and more difficult, examination in due course.
We hope that you will continue to study further and attempt W.O.M.B.A.T. Grade 2 in due course.
Another examination will present itself in due course, should you wish to try again.
Should you wish to try again, a grade 2 W.O.M.B.A.T. will present itself in due course.

JK's site: *In case you missed it, the W.O.M.B.A.T. test was revealed when the 'Do Not Disturb' door last opened. Another (more advanced) W.O.M.B.A.T. will appear in due course.

W.O.M.B.A.T. 2
We would most earnestly recommend that you proceed to the third, and final, W.O.M.B.A.T. in due course.
We hope very much that you will pursue your studies, culminating in the third and final W.O.M.B.A.T. in a few months' time.
You are evidently a witch or wizard of skill and learning and we hope that you will continue your studies and attempt the third, and final, W.O.M.B.A.T. when examination time comes again.
We hope that this will not dissuade you from attempting Grade 3 in due course.
We hope that this disappointment will not dissuade you from attempting Grade 3 W.O.M.B.A.T. in due course.

Kingwidget, I love your avatar!

"A few months" could mean anything from two to six months, but not longer than that.

Just an observation. In the other letters from the first W.O.M.B.A.T./JKs, JK never made reference to 'months'. But in this one, on one certificate, she does say 'a few months'. Whether that really means "a few months"---or 6+ months---only JK knows.

W.O.M.B.A.T. 1: We look forward to challenging you to a further and more difficult examination in due course.
We hope that you will attempt our next, and more difficult, examination in due course.
We hope that you will continue to study further and attempt W.O.M.B.A.T. Grade 2 in due course.
Another examination will present itself in due course, should you wish to try again.
Should you wish to try again, a grade 2 W.O.M.B.A.T. will present itself in due course.

JK's site: *In case you missed it, the W.O.M.B.A.T. test was revealed when the 'Do Not Disturb' door last opened. Another (more advanced) W.O.M.B.A.T. will appear in due course.

W.O.M.B.A.T. 2
We would most earnestly recommend that you proceed to the third, and final, W.O.M.B.A.T. in due course.
We hope very much that you will pursue your studies, culminating in the third and final W.O.M.B.A.T. in a few months' time.
You are evidently a witch or wizard of skill and learning and we hope that you will continue your studies and attempt the third, and final, W.O.M.B.A.T. when examination time comes again.
We hope that this will not dissuade you from attempting Grade 3 in due course.
We hope that this disappointment will not dissuade you from attempting Grade 3 W.O.M.B.A.T. in due course.

I so hope we don't have to wait for another six months! I think we'll get the announcment that she has finished the book after the W.O.M.B.A.T.s so I'm hoping that
we'll get it at Christmas and the title sooner! :lol:

I cannot find my code for my first WOMBAT but I have now kept my second code. I went down in score though. I stared with an O and received an A this time around. I wish that she would post the right answers.

I cannot find my code for my first WOMBAT but I have now kept my second code. I went down in score though. I stared with an O and received an A this time around. I wish that she would post the right answers.

If she posted the right answers it would be like canon overload:lol:

The third and final WOMBAT in a few months?

Does that mean we might get the door to the ROR open for Christmas, and finally get our reward?

That's what I'm thinking as well. The comment for grade 1 was that grade 2 would be availabel "in due course". I think Jo did that because she was still in the middle of writing at that point and wasn't sure when she would be able to get to grade 2.

Now, she is finished writing and is editing - she has a better idea of the time frame and the comment for grade 2 is that grade 3 will be available in "a few months".

So I think we're definitely looking at December. :D

You guys are making me so excited. The more Jo updates, the faster Book 7 will be released.

Party at my house? Jo's bringing the butterbeer...

Well depends on whether the admins are paying for the flight. :scared:

No, I'm just joking, admins.

Imagine the final question on the third WOMBATs test, "What is the title of the next Harry Potter novel?" and the answer lies within the multiple choice.

I personally rather have a release date announcement, It's kind of weird but the title of the book really doesn't interest me nearly as much as wanting to know when Ill be able to read it.

I could go without the title and it wouldn't bother me, but that's because the title really won't do anything other then to cause questions, unless it's a title that answers previous ones, in a way.

Now, she is finished writing and is editing - she has a better idea of the time frame and the comment for grade 2 is that grade 3 will be available in "a few months".

Is it your guess, or is it confirmed that she'a finished writing yet ??? :drool: Regarding previous newsin her site about how far she has done, it seems a bit early, no ?:huh:

I personally rather have a release date announcement, It's kind of weird but the title of the book really doesn't interest me nearly as much as wanting to know when Ill be able to read it.

I agree, the title won't be obvious so it will just lead to loads of speculation...or otherwise it will be really obvious with nothing to discuss, but to know when the book will finally come out will give us all something to aim towards.

"A few months" could mean anything from two to six months, but not longer than that.

Literally a "few" means "not many, small in number" (Oxford Dictionary) so hopefully that means less than 6 months. Given how a lot of us are hoping for a July release, 6 months takes us very close to that.

This rumour that JK has shot down about the graveyard of memories, does anyone know where this has originated from.

This rumour that JK has shot down about the graveyard of memories, does anyone know where this has originated from.

:no: I don't think its been seen on this forum...Notice she didn't shoot down 'The Secret of Godric' :evil:.
I hope we do get aChristmas treat! That'd be great.

Did anyone notice if she graded the wombats a lot quicker this time around. It seemed like it to me, but I don't remember exactly how long it took the first time, just that it felt like forever. If it was quicker that could be a good indication that she is very close to finishing.

Well depends on whether the admins are paying for the flight

Here's a penny. It might get you one 1000th of a seat :D

I also think the third WOMBAT will be Decemberish. Very Jo :D

Does anyone think that the Graveyard of Memories could have been one of the 2 titles she was considering in her other update.

Does anyone think that the Graveyard of Memories could have been one of the 2 titles she was considering in her other update.

I don't think so, I think that title sounds stupid to be honest.

To answer my own question from a few posts back, if you would like to see the comments for the different W.O.M.B.A.T. grades, they're on the good ol' HP Lexicon. Go to

http://www.hp-lexicon.org/wizworld/wombat/wombat-results.html

Enjoy!

He say's that the first test appeared on March 31st, 2006. When were the results delivered?

I think if anything, the differance between when the tests appeared and the answers mean something.

He say's that the first test appeared on March 31st, 2006. When were the results delivered?

I think if anything, the differance between when the tests appeared and the answers mean something.
I dunno. I would take it to mean that they were getting all the kinks worked out the first time, and knew what they were doing this go-round. There were plenty of times in school when my teachers would give my class some sort of unique project, give us a deadline set a month or two away, and they'd tell us, "You're just the guinea pigs, let's see how this works." They'd ask us for feedback after everything was over with, and then work out all the problems they could, and give us the same kind of project with a different subject and a much shorter deadline (like two weeks).

It's basically the same idea, right? Hand out the test, work out all the little problems over a fairly long period of time, give results, and then hand out the improved version/system.

The first WOMBAT appeared March 31, 2006----results were delivered April 7th, 2006.

Second WOMBAT appeared September 30, 2006----results were delivered October 6th, 2006.

I guess now's the time for poll update...November, week 45, then we may expect a Christmas treat i.e. WOMBAT 3 and, as a reward, release date announced around New Year's Eve, stating that in August 2007 we'll put our hands on fresh and longed HP7, the title of which will have been known by March :clap:
Wishful thinking, but then who knows?

Did no one else print our their W.O.M.B.A.T. id card? I used clear tape to protect it and keep it in my wallet! That way I don't have to worry about having the number wrong.

I know, super HP nerd sign, my id card in my wallet!

:lol: I printed the certificate. The ID I just owled to myself twice, and saved the screenshot on my hardisk and photobucket :p.

Did no one else print our their W.O.M.B.A.T. id card? I used clear tape to protect it and keep it in my wallet! That way I don't have to worry about having the number wrong.

I know, super HP nerd sign, my id card in my wallet!

I printed mine out too but I just put it in a plastic folder and it's not in my wallet but in a safe place though. :lol: I also saved the code to a picture of Jo on my computer and I wrote it down. I did all that when we got the first W.O.M.B.A.T.

am i the only one who missed the whole grave yard of memories thing? what was it ment to be a possible title?

i too think we are looking at christmas for next WOMBAT. hopfully our reward will be the title or publishing date (is it greedy to ask for both ;) )

Did no one else print our their W.O.M.B.A.T. id card? I used clear tape to protect it and keep it in my wallet! That way I don't have to worry about having the number wrong.

I know, super HP nerd sign, my id card in my wallet!I didn't print it yet, but saved it as a pdf document. :)

Imagine the final question on the third WOMBATs test, "What is the title of the next Harry Potter novel?" and the answer lies within the multiple choice.

Oh, I love it! That would about kill me, having to answer that. She'd have to give us the correct answer to that one in the end, though ¬_¬

I wonder, did JKR say somewhere how many people took the two WOMBATs? I'd like to know that, and the statistics too :)

:lol: I printed the certificate. The ID I just owled to myself twice, and saved the screenshot on my hardisk and photobucket :p.

I printed the I.D. card and the certificates AND saved the screen shots of all three.

I didn't put it in plastic and carry around in my wallet though. I've got all three in a nice safe place on my desk. :)

I like seeing all the flash images around :D. Cool! So only one more, eh? Should be before Book 7 then?

I got Outstanding on my WOMBAT

I like seeing all the flash images around :D. Cool! So only one more, eh? Should be before Book 7 then?

Definitly! Especially when Jo's used the words "In a Few Months time". :D

Definitly! Especially when Jo's used the words "In a Few Months time". :D

Well we should all get revising now, by re-reading all the books again for the hundredeth time(obsessive huh). All I need now is to get the other 2 books which I haven't got.

How do you take them?
I went to JK Rowlings site and clicked on that card on her desk but it asked for a student ID and I don't have one so I looked for a place to sign up and there was none.
Any help please?

It's too late, the door is closed.

The door was only open for a specific number of days in order to do the test, then the door closes, and all who sat the test wait for their results.

It's too late, the door is closed.

The door was only open for a specific number of days in order to do the test, then the door closes, and all who sat the test wait for their results.

Know when it will be open again?

Know when it will be open again? Sorry, no. It seems to be at Jo's whim. The current Wombat message says it may be months.

But we are hoping for another door opening soon for JK to announce the title of book 7.

Hope does spring eternal! :lol: I guess I would be surprised (and pleased, too!) if she opened the door to reveal the title before opening it for the Grade 3 exam. :shrug: Hard to tell with Jo. ;)

So now we are waiting for W.O.M.B.A.T Graden 3? :) And for the title, and for the release date... .

:agree: Yep. I want first a W.O.M.B.A.T, then release date- it should come with the Wombat results, then a title. Then a book :p.

I haven't been around for a while and checked her website on the off chance that something might have happened and i was glad to see that the 2nd WOMBAT was up and that this time i managed to get a chance of doing it.
I got Exceeds Expectations, which i think is quite good considering i guessed the majority of the answers lol.

Just wondering if there have been any other updates besides the new WOMBAT?

:agree: Yep. I want first a W.O.M.B.A.T, then release date- it should come with the Wombat results, then a title. Then a book :p.

I would settle for everything you say but zi think I would want the book delayed as long as possible because once the book is out then this wonderful place would close for good. :sad:

I would settle for everything you say but zi think I would want the book delayed as long as possible because once the book is out then this wonderful place would close for good. :sad:

Thats true .It's partly why I'd like a releas edate before a title- it will kick start discussion anhype, without acutally giving us anything new. And there should be a huge gap between titleand book, for lots of speculation :D.

I would settle for everything you say but zi think I would want the book delayed as long as possible because once the book is out then this wonderful place would close for good. :sad:

Let's ask Jo not to relese it at all...
I'm sure she'd be shocked, if she suddenly started to get owls with such a request. Imagine her face:D

Let's ask Jo not to relese it at all...
I'm sure she'd be shocked, if she suddenly started to get owls with such a request. Imagine her face:D

Oh yes, she would certainly be shocked.:grumble:

I haven't been around for a while and checked her website on the off chance that something might have happened and i was glad to see that the 2nd WOMBAT was up and that this time i managed to get a chance of doing it.
I got Exceeds Expectations, which i think is quite good considering i guessed the majority of the answers lol.

Just wondering if there have been any other updates besides the new WOMBAT?

There have been quite a few, but I'm not sure of all of them- sorry. Try the linkin Nicole's sig ( the FAQ), or wait for someone cleverer than me ;).

:agree: Yep. I want first a W.O.M.B.A.T, then release date- it should come with the Wombat results, then a title. Then a book :p.

"I want, I want" ... You seem to forget the magic word :no:

"I want, I want" ... You seem to forget the magic word :no:

:lol: I was joking, hence the ':p' ;). ( Okay, semi-joking...)
But you're right:
Please!Please!Please!Please!Please!Please!Please!P lease!Please!Please!

:lol: I was joking, hence the ':p' ;). ( Okay, semi-joking...)
But you're right:
Please!Please!Please!Please!Please!Please!Please!P lease!Please!Please!As I only got the mere Exceeds Expectations could someone who got an Outstanding give us a hint as to what it states. I wonder whether the reward at the end is going to be slightly different or extended a little depending on what result you get?

As I only got the mere Exceeds Expectations could someone who got an Outstanding give us a hint as to what it states. I wonder whether the reward at the end is going to be slightly different or extended a little depending on what result you get?

Maybe they will get an owl enclosing the title.:lol: :lol:

:rotfl:
This what you mean?


You have succeeded admirably where many of your fellow witches and wizards
have failed! We are delighted to inform you that you have passed with
distinction and honour. We would most earnestly recommend that you
proceed to the third, and final, W.O.M.B.A.T. in due course. Very well
done indeed!
Only EE said 'a few months'...

Joanne Rowling has updated her site once again.

Section: Fan Sites
Potterish.com

I've had a few fan letters from South America mentioning this fansite, so I thought I'd pay it a visit. Now I've done so, I understand why this site draws loyal fans. I love the distinctive, woodcut-style graphics and I was particularly touched by the fact that Harry was almost level with Ron and Hermione a close second in the 'favourite character poll'. At least they appreciate my hero over at Potterish. I was also grateful to note that they told their visitors to take the 'news' that I've written 750 pages of book seven with a pinch of salt. Thanks, Potterish: have a Fansite Award in appreciation of your style, your Potter-expertise and your responsible reporting.

http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/fansite_view.cfm?id=18

Potterish.com received the fansite award from JK at the end of September.

Hi kingwidgit,

maybe. But alas several people saw it today for first time. I don´t know why.

What do you think about her critic of those fans who seem not to "appreciate" the heros?

I know we're all speculating what the reward for completing the third WOMBAT is going to be, but I highly doubt it will be the title for the last book or the release date.

Why do I say this? Well, not everyone does the WOMBATs and I'm sure Jo would not wish her title to be "passed on" in this way. I think she will reward us for simply going onto her site at the right time and letting us through that mysterious door.

Then the press will go wild.

I know we're all speculating what the reward for completing the third WOMBAT is going to be, but I highly doubt it will be the title for the last book or the release date.

Why do I say this? Well, not everyone does the WOMBATs and I'm sure Jo would not wish her title to be "passed on" in this way. I think she will reward us for simply going onto her site at the right time and letting us through that mysterious door.

Then the press will go wild.

Well, if not everyone goes through the door...ALthough I don't think we'll geet a title or release date...maybe a diary entry in advance? Or similar...

I know we're all speculating what the reward for completing the third WOMBAT is going to be, but I highly doubt it will be the title for the last book or the release date.

Why do I say this? Well, not everyone does the WOMBATs and I'm sure Jo would not wish her title to be "passed on" in this way. I think she will reward us for simply going onto her site at the right time and letting us through that mysterious door.

Then the press will go wild.


Even if it's given only to WOMBAT takers, the world will know anyway:p

13 days to Halloween! Do you think we'll get anything from trick or treating at the door?

Hi kingwidgit,

maybe. But alas several people saw it today for first time. I don´t know why.

What do you think about her critic of those fans who seem not to "appreciate" the heros?
I think it's impossible to know exactly what website she is talking about. :)

Can anyone tell me what she did last halloween?
Will people who didn't do all three wombats still get a reward when the last one is over do you think? I missed the first and it would be a shame to miss out *sigh*

Can anyone tell me what she did last halloween?Yes, she did "nothing" in 2005. But the previous year:
3) 31 October 2004 the door opened for the 3rd time, and Jo revealed the names of three chapters from HBP, which were:

Chapter Two: Spinners End
Chapter Six: Draco's Detour
Chapter Fourteen: Felix Felicis

The instructions below explain how the door was opened for the third time:
a) Go to the Room of Requirement and wait a few moments for Peeves to knock over the vase which will reveal several keys.
b) Try each key by dragging it in front of the keyhole until you find the one that opens the door.
c) When you choose the correct key, the rest will disappear and clicking on the doorknob will open up the door.
d) Open the drawer that you see and get the magnifying glass, then put it over the brown book.
e) This will reveal a puzzle. The answer to the puzzle is "chapters".
f) That's it! The titles of 3 chapters in Half Blood Prince appear and you now have Jo's latest surprise!
The door closed 15 November 2004.

I know we're all speculating what the reward for completing the third WOMBAT is going to be, but I highly doubt it will be the title for the last book or the release date.

Why do I say this? Well, not everyone does the WOMBATs and I'm sure Jo would not wish her title to be "passed on" in this way. I think she will reward us for simply going onto her site at the right time and letting us through that mysterious door.

Then the press will go wild.

Well not everyone takes the tests and that's true, but not everyone go to her website and/or open the door of R.O.R. either. Yet she used her website and the door to tell us the title of HBP and that she had finished it.
No matter if all her fans take the tests or not, the world will know right away when she tells us, no matter how she tells us. The media keeps an close eye to her website too, every diary, news and rubbish bin update she does are printed in the papers here in Iceland for an example.
And I think she loves giving us the excitement of going to her site, cracking all the clues, taking those exams and then give us rewards. The site makes her probably feel more connected to us and vice versa. I personally hope we will get the title or the announcement that she has finished the last book, as a reward after the last W.O.M.B.A.T. and I would much rather get to know those things through her website than from her or her publishers in a press conference.

Edit to say: I really hope Jo will give us the title on Halloween and announce she has finished book 7 after the third and final W.O.M.b.A.T.! :)

Yes, she did "nothing" in 2005. But the previous year:
3) 31 October 2004 the door opened for the 3rd time, and Jo revealed the names of three chapters from HBP, which were:

Chapter Two: Spinners End
Chapter Six: Draco's Detour
Chapter Fourteen: Felix Felicis

The instructions below explain how the door was opened for the third time:
a) Go to the Room of Requirement and wait a few moments for Peeves to knock over the vase which will reveal several keys.
b) Try each key by dragging it in front of the keyhole until you find the one that opens the door.
c) When you choose the correct key, the rest will disappear and clicking on the doorknob will open up the door.
d) Open the drawer that you see and get the magnifying glass, then put it over the brown book.
e) This will reveal a puzzle. The answer to the puzzle is "chapters".
f) That's it! The titles of 3 chapters in Half Blood Prince appear and you now have Jo's latest surprise!
The door closed 15 November 2004.

Thankyou! Wow, I'd love to have some of the chapter titles from Book 7...I know they tend to be obscure, but surely we'd be able to work something out from them this time!
If she did that for Hallowe'en, what would we get for Christmas...the third wombat? Or the release date? :love:
I know not everyone has access to the site...but she likes to reward people for going there, and she has done it before...so why not?

Will people who didn't do all three wombats still get a reward when the last one is over do you think? I missed the first and it would be a shame to miss out *sigh*

I think even if it is "only" the people who do the WOMBATS that get the reward, we'll all still know about it straight away - on these forums. You only need one person to be told and we'll all know about it. :p

I think even if it is "only" the people who do the WOMBATS that get the reward, we'll all still know about it straight away - on these forums. You only need one person to be told and we'll all know about it.

I agree with you but I don't think she would do such an injustice I think she would give the reward ( if any) to all those who give the wombat whether they give all three or two or just the last one and I think she would do that because as you said if one person knows the whole world would come to know about it.

I agree with you but I don't think she would do such an injustice I think she would give the reward ( if any) to all those who give the wombat whether they give all three or two or just the last one and I think she would do that because as you said if one person knows the whole world would come to know about it.

She could always send an owl.:lol: :lol: :lol:

"Exceeds expectations." I'm glad to know my doctorate does me some good on the WOMBAT!

I agree with you but I don't think she would do such an injustice I think she would give the reward ( if any) to all those who give the wombat whether they give all three or two or just the last one and I think she would do that because as you said if one person knows the whole world would come to know about it.

I actually think it will have nothing to do with the WOMBAT. I think it will just be a reward for entering her site, as other door openings have been.

Since we will have to wait several months for the 3rd W0MBAT, I really hope we get the title and release date before then - or at least a few snippets.

Since we will have to wait several months for the 3rd W0MBAT, I really hope we get the title and release date before then - or at least a few snippets.

I think you are asking for a FAQ or something like that, as in an update of any sort. :eyebrows:

Door openings are the most fun! I hope we get something behind the door again for Halloween.

Door openings are the most fun! I hope we get something behind the door again for Halloween.

:agree: that's when we have better suprises.

that's when we have better suprises.

Except for last year when apparently nothing happened.

hehe just read my results, 'outstanding'. whoop! dear god im a nerd.

I know I could probably find this online somewhere, but has Jo released every book title/date on her site sense o, I don't know, PoA?

I know I could probably find this online somewhere, but has Jo released every book title/date on her site sense o, I don't know, PoA?

I think that a little boy got HBP out of her in an interview. Or was that OotP?

I think that a little boy got HBP out of her in an interview. Or was that OotP?

Well, I'm pretty sure she released the title for HBP on her site, so it would be OotP.

I am pretty sure that HBP was the first title she released on her site. Of course that was after the fake title emerged. I can't remember the name right off the top of my head. Toenails, anybody?

I am pretty sure that HBP was the first title she released on her site. Of course that was after the fake title emerged. I can't remember the name right off the top of my head. Toenails, anybody?

*cough*Pillar of Storge*cough*

I am pretty sure that HBP was the first title she released on her site. Of course that was after the fake title emerged. I can't remember the name right off the top of my head. Toenails, anybody?

HBP was the first title revealed on her site, because the new version of her site exists only since May 2004 (the first Wizard of the Months was Felix Summerbee in May 2004).

quick someone make up a title, spread it about a bit and see what happens......

quick someone make up a title, spread it about a bit and see what happens......

I don`t think that`ll work a second time. And Jo has stated on her site, that she hasn`t decided about the title, because she hasn`t written enough of the book. We have to be patient. :lol:

Beth83, Annett is right. We tried making up Flounder of Doubt and even spread Secret of Godric I don't think Jo will do anything until she is ready. After all, isn't that why we love her? ;)

oh well never mind just gonna have to think up some other cunning scheme :lol

oh well never mind just gonna have to think up some other cunning scheme :lol


How about a few Hexes? Maybe a Legg Locker curse? At least Jo will have to stay put and finish the book.:clap:

Actually when she debunked Graveyard of Memories or whatever it was a lot of little red flags went up in my brain. I had never heard that and after checking with my friends they confirmed that they hadn't hear it either. I was thinking that maybe Jo decided to debunk a lesser known rumor because we were getting close to the truth...

I wonder if she made up the title just to debunk a title rumor. Someone brought up the fact that she didn't debunk the Secret of Godric.

Yea but the Secret of Godric one I haven't seen outside the forums of this site, I don't think she reads them, atleast not often.

Also, I never heard of the title that she did debunk, so I got to thinking that maybe she debunked the actual name of the title right under our noses. This is unlikely but to put it right there for us to see wouldn't surprise me.

As for Jo not putting anything on her site last Halloween, well I don't know what she could have, she didn't have a book in the works at the time so I can't see what possible information she could have released. But now she has the biggest and most anticpated work of her life right around the corner and shes quite far into it. I think at the very least she could tell us how close she is to being done. That would be good enough for me.

As for Jo not putting anything on her site last Halloween, well I don't know what she could have, she didn't have a book in the works at the time so I can't see what possible information she could have released. But now she has the biggest and most anticpated work of her life right around the corner and shes quite far into it. I think at the very least she could tell us how close she is to being done. That would be good enough for me.
Good point! Apart from the fact that she was on well-deserved maternity leave last year, we can't expect anything new when she isn't writing. But now it's obvious that Jo is well and truly back in "Harry Potter mode", thinking and breathing Harry (in between nappy changes, pushing swings, hoovering, parents' evenings, etc).

hoovering

D'you think she actually still cleans her own house? If I wrote a world-famous series of books, that would be the FIRST thing I'd hire out! :lol:

Also, I never heard of the title that she did debunk, so I got to thinking that maybe she debunked the actual name of the title right under our noses. This is unlikely but to put it right there for us to see wouldn't surprise me.

Jo said that she never tries to perpousley misleaed fans, so I find that EXTREMELY unlikely.

D'you think she actually still cleans her own house? If I wrote a world-famous series of books, that would be the FIRST thing I'd hire out! :lol:
I would hire out the cleaning, and the cooking :lol:, and some babysitting, too. Maybe some playdates for the kids on top of it.

I don't think JK would actually hire someone to watch her kids, she seems to be very much a Mom oriented person, and lets face it, if it came to HP or her kids her kids would come first. Sorry for butting into the conversation, just thought I'd say something.

HPR
Tula, George's Girl

P.S. I do get that you all are probably joking :D

I don't think JK would actually hire someone to watch her kids, she seems to be very much a Mom oriented person, and lets face it, if it came to HP or her kids her kids would come first. Sorry for butting into the conversation, just thought I'd say something.

HPR
Tula, George's Girl

P.S. I do get that you all are probably joking :D



Ya, she has stated numerous times that mothering comes before Harry Potter. So to get a title all we need to do is kidnap her kids and demand rasom.....wait, did I say that outloud?!:scared: I mean keep begging, ya, that's how we'll get a title. Beg:whistle:

*Laughs* Riiiiight...I think I could live without the title a little longer, I just hope no one spoils the book for me like with HBP. Needless to say it destroyed all illusions I had about Snape but now I'm wandering off Topic. Did you take the second W.O.M.B.A.T.?

*Laughs* Riiiiight...I think I could live without the title a little longer, I just hope no one spoils the book for me like with HBP. Needless to say it destroyed all illusions I had about Snape but now I'm wandering off Topic. Did you take the second W.O.M.B.A.T.?

Yes, I got an E on it. Very tough, but at least there was canon to support some of the answers this time around. I got spoiled for OotP, someone told me Sirius died:(

Well I was in love with Snape when HBP came out, so I go online that night (Since I hadn't read it) and see in Huge Letters 'SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDORE' I felt like the bottom of my world dropped out from under me. My mom said I walked around in a daze for like a week saying "It's not true...It's not true..." over and over.

On the W.O.M.B.A.T. I got an A, It was my first time and I wasn't paying too much attention, I was sidtracked by some HP news my best friend had.

Well I was in love with Snape when HBP came out, so I go online that night (Since I hadn't read it) and see in Huge Letters 'SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDORE' I felt like the bottom of my world dropped out from under me. My mom said I walked around in a daze for like a week saying "It's not true...It's not true..." over and over.

On the W.O.M.B.A.T. I got an A, It was my first time and I wasn't paying too much attention, I was sidtracked by some HP news my best friend had.

:lol:
Ya, on my first WOMBAT I got an "A". I wasn't too dissapointed though, seeing as I had just joined the HP craze a very small amount of time ago:p

:P I joined the HP Craze in 2000 and honestly it was Alan Rickman who truly got me interested in HP. In the first movie when he goes 'Mr. Potter...Our New Celebrity..." It was heaven. I literally jumped up in the theatre and screamed, "I LOVE YOU," after that I read the books and was hooked.

:P I joined the HP Craze in 2000 and honestly it was Alan Rickman who truly got me interested in HP. In the first movie when he goes 'Mr. Potter...Our New Celebrity..." It was heaven. I literally jumped up in the theatre and screamed, "I LOVE YOU," after that I read the books and was hooked.

And you didn't get tossed from the teatre?:lol:

Nope, I was the only one in it at that point. I waited two months after it came out before seeing it, I thought it sounded stupid. Yes I know, I'm being Blasphemous *Bows Head in Shame*.

:birthday: Filius Flitwick.:birthday:

I would just like to remind everyone that this is NOT a chat thread.
That is all.

I would just like to remind everyone that this is NOT a chat thread.
That is all.

Oh, ya, did get a bit off topic....sorry bout that:blush:

I wonder if she made up the title just to debunk a title rumor. Someone brought up the fact that she didn't debunk the Secret of Godric.


Yes that is right about Secret of Godric wasn't debunked. Does anyone know where Graveyard of Memories was doing the rounds. I'm very curious about this.

I would just like to remind everyone that this is NOT a chat thread.
That is all.

Sorry, Didn't mean to go off topic.

I did get an idea for a title in my head last night after I went to bed, it might seem stupid but my best friend liked it so I'm gonna try it out here. Harry Potter and the Search for the Lost. I thought it sounded Mysterious and such, Maybe JK would considered it. No clue though, but I thought it sounded cool :love:

Sorry, Didn't mean to go off topic.

I did get an idea for a title in my head last night after I went to bed, it might seem stupid but my best friend liked it so I'm gonna try it out here. Harry Potter and the Search for the Lost. I thought it sounded Mysterious and such, Maybe JK would considered it. No clue though, but I thought it sounded cool :love:

There (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=89345&page=34) is a thread for the titles. The number of letters in your title are already near the right, the six books all have between 38 and 41 letters, the only exception is GoF with 35 letters.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER`S STONE
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE

That's interesting but from what we know of Jo, she wouldn't think of the numbers at all. I think the number of syllables and the rhythm of the title would be more important factors in picking a title.

Yea but the Secret of Godric one I haven't seen outside the forums of this site, I don't think she reads them, atleast not often.

Also, I never heard of the title that she did debunk, so I got to thinking that maybe she debunked the actual name of the title right under our noses. This is unlikely but to put it right there for us to see wouldn't surprise me.

As for Jo not putting anything on her site last Halloween, well I don't know what she could have, she didn't have a book in the works at the time so I can't see what possible information she could have released. But now she has the biggest and most anticpated work of her life right around the corner and shes quite far into it. I think at the very least she could tell us how close she is to being done. That would be good enough for me.
I had never heard of any of the rumoured titles before I saw them on Jo's site, here, Leaky or Mugglenet... However I really enjoy the way she debunked the titles, she is so hilarious! :lol:
I also noticed the fact that she has not debunked "Secret of Godric" yet... I do hope that's not the title she will decide on, it doesn't sound mysterious enough and it already gives so much away in my opinion. But then again, I always knew the Half blood Prince was Snape so maybe SOG is just like all the other titles! :lol:

I hope Jo will give us something and decorate her site for Halloween!

not sure this is the right place for this but is anybody else relieved that the theme park thing was a 'hoax'?

i just googled harry potter and the graveyard of memorys. i only found one website that mentioned it before the rumour was debunked. and it was one of many that their readers had suggested. the site was harrypotterfrenzy.com.

www.harrypotterfrenzy.com/sections-viewarictal-27

EDIT , this link doesn't seem to be working, if you try www.harrypotterfrenzy.com there is a possible title link on their front page

Very relieved. Ugh!

Oh and of course Happy Birthday Professor Flitwick

That's interesting but from what we know of Jo, she wouldn't think of the numbers at all. I think the number of syllables and the rhythm of the title would be more important factors in picking a title.

I don`t think so. We read since the third book Hermione mentioning her Arithmantik lessons, IMHO they will have their time. And JO invented symbols for Numerology, used on her website. Therefore I think thats not impossible, that she keeps in mind the number of letters in the titles.
The spread of the numbers of syllables is much greater than the one of the letters, thence I don`t believe she`ll using this to find a title.

Yeah that theme park idea sounded pretty weird to me, especially from Disney. I think it goes to show that we should only believe things that Jo tells us directly. Everything else we take with a pinch of salt. It is one the reasons I am so glad Jo has her website.

Yeah that theme park idea sounded pretty weird to me, especially from Disney. I think it goes to show that we should only believe things that Jo tells us directly. Everything else we take with a pinch of salt. It is one the reasons I am so glad Jo has her website.

Same here. Without the website, the whole fandom would pretty much be in dismay about every theory anyone's ever brought up:p

I have to repeat that which others have said before, You always have to take J.K. Rowling news with an werry eye, unless it comes from the JK herself.

I have to repeat that which others have said before, You always have to take J.K. Rowling news with an werry eye, unless it comes from the JK herself.

Am I missing something or has Jo updated her site. :huh:

Am I missing something or has Jo updated her site. :huh:

No she hasn't but on Mugglenet there was a report about a Theme Park having some Harry Potter rides but JK has refuted this.

Hey, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I have a question about JKR's site. I'd like to do the WOMBAT, but how am I supposed to get a student identification number?

Hey, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I have a question about JKR's site. I'd like to do the WOMBAT, but how am I supposed to get a student identification number?
You get a student ID after you take the WOMBAT. However, the latest WOMBAT has already come and gone. There will be another one up in due time. :)

Thanks for explaining MHPFAN! :) I just thought you could take it any time you wanted.

How to become a WOMBAT student somebody help me!!!!

How to become a WOMBAT student somebody help me!!!!

When you hear the Do-not-Disturb-Sign is gone, use the eraser an enter the room. There you will find a test and at the end you will get a student ID. But you have to wait for the next W.O.M.B.A.T. because this is gone.

That's interesting but from what we know of Jo, she wouldn't think of the numbers at all. I think the number of syllables and the rhythm of the title would be more important factors in picking a title.

I don`t think so. We read since the third book Hermione mentioning her Arithmantik lessons, IMHO they will have their time. And JO invented symbols for Numerology, used on her website. Therefore I think thats not impossible, that she keeps in mind the number of letters in the titles.
The spread of the numbers of syllables is much greater than the one of the letters, thence I don`t believe she`ll using this to find a title.
I think it was "arithmancy" that Hermione took. :)

I'm not sure about the number of letters in the titles, but here are the numbers and runes she posted on her Official Site once:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sip44/JKR-AnimalandNumberrunessmall.jpg

That's interesting but from what we know of Jo, she wouldn't think of the numbers at all. I think the number of syllables and the rhythm of the title would be more important factors in picking a title.

I don`t think so. We read since the third book Hermione mentioning her Arithmantik lessons, IMHO they will have their time. And JO invented symbols for Numerology, used on her website. Therefore I think thats not impossible, that she keeps in mind the number of letters in the titles.
The spread of the numbers of syllables is much greater than the one of the letters, thence I don`t believe she`ll using this to find a title.
I think it was "arithmancy" that Hermione took.


I think it was "arithmancy" that Hermione took. :)

You catched me! :lol:
Obviously you`re quite right about Aritmancy. Aritmantik is the german translation. Sometimes I don`t notice that I use the wrong language.

You catched me! :lol:
Obviously you`re quite right about Aritmancy. Aritmantik is the german translation. Sometimes I don`t notice that I use the wrong language.
:) That's quite all right - I knew what you meant.

I got to take WOMBAT 2!! Yay!! I was so glad I didn't miss this one since I had missed the first one. I have to admit I thought I did just terrible. But, I ended up with Exceeds Expectations. That was a surprise!

Now I am looking foward to a new poll!

Also, I was surprised that she squashed that Snape being at Godric's Hollow rumor so quickly! Did anyone else think that was strange?

I got to take WOMBAT 2!! Yay!! I was so glad I didn't miss this one since I had missed the first one. I have to admit I thought I did just terrible. But, I ended up with Exceeds Expectations. That was a surprise!

Now I am looking foward to a new poll!

Also, I was surprised that she squashed that Snape being at Godric's Hollow rumor so quickly! Did anyone else think that was strange?

To be technical, she didn't say he WASN'T at GH, just that he wasn't under the cloak.

To be technical, she didn't say he WASN'T at GH, just that he wasn't under the cloak.

I knew someone would catch that! Yeah, she didn't say he wasn't there AT ALL.

Jo definitely does not want us readers thinking that Snape had that Invisibility Cloak.

Question....what exactly are the WOMBATS? I mean I understand they're some fun test on jkrowling.com.....but what are the questions like? Are they about the books or are they meant to be like as if you were actually a wizard or something? I hvaen't had time to sit down and take them when they come out.

Question....what exactly are the WOMBATS? I mean I understand they're some fun test on jkrowling.com.....but what are the questions like? Are they about the books or are they meant to be like as if you were actually a wizard or something? I hvaen't had time to sit down and take them when they come out.

Here (http://www.cosforums.com/showpost.php?p=4096527&postcount=1) you can read the queations of the second test.
And here (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=90143) you can find the first test.

Here (http://www.cosforums.com/showpost.php?p=4096527&postcount=1) you can read the queations of the second test.
And here (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=90143) you can find the first test.
Thank you very much.Next time I will help you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...That woman needs to put up a new FAQ poll, or something. And yes, I just referred to her as "that woman".

...That woman needs to put up a new FAQ poll, or something. And yes, I just referred to her as "that woman".
Now that's not polite! What you should say is:

please, please, please, Jo - you know how much we will appreciate it!

I have been away for a few days. Have there been any new updates since the WOMBAT test?

No, no new updates, Tane.

*sigh

I'm hoping for something on Halloween...but it probably won't happen.

anybody got a clue to where we can find the answers to the last wombat since i wasn't quick enough to see my results I could get a vague idea...thx

anybody got a clue to where we can find the answers to the last wombat since i wasn't quick enough to see my results I could get a vague idea...thxJK has never provided the 'answers' to our tests. She provides grades. If you have your WOMBAT ID number, simply imput that onto the WOMBAT card on JKs desktop. It will reveal your grade.

Discussion of individual answers can be found here (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=96014).

No, no new updates, Tane.

*sigh

I'm hoping for something on Halloween...but it probably won't happen.

Why not? I do have solid faith that we'll get some treat for Halloween.

No, no new updates, Tane.

*sigh

I'm hoping for something on Halloween...but it probably won't happen.

I disagree; I think she's just holding out until Halloween. It IS a significant holiday in the books, you know.

I disagree; I think she's just holding out until Halloween. It IS a significant holiday in the books, you know.

We all are expecting the same but I think by saying that Kingwidgit is resigned for the worst. ;)

We all are expecting the same but I think by saying that Kingwidgit is resigned for the worst. ;)Yep, that's what I meant.

We'll at least get a birthday greeting for Molly on October 30th...but the last time we got a treat for Halloween on JKs site---and it was a treat---was Halloween 2004.

That's when we got 3 chapter titles for HBP: 'Spinner's End'--'Draco's Detour'--'Felix Felicis'.

Yep, that's what I meant.

We'll at least get a birthday greeting for Molly on October 30th...but the last time we got a treat for Halloween on JKs site---and it was a treat---was Halloween 2004.

That's when we got 3 chapter titles for HBP: 'Spinner's End'--'Draco's Detour'--'Felix Felicis'.

True, but HBP was still a work-in-progress at that point. She wasn't actively working on book 7 in October 2005 - she didn't "offcially" start writing until January 2006. Since she is working on book 7 now, we could get something on Halloween. :)

But I know how you feel. My dad has a motto - It's better to expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised than to expect the best and be disappointed. :)

No, no new updates, Tane.

*sigh

I'm hoping for something on Halloween...but it probably won't happen.Me to but I think were wishful thinking with an update at Halloween. Then again I think there have been updates at Halloween before but I might be mistaken.

Oh I hadn't thought of a post on Halloween! I really hope so too-- and I hope JKR will!! But, she has really given us a lot the past few weeks on her website, so I'm actually not expecting anything. But, if she wants to post something else, we'd all LOVE it!!

That WOMBAT Grade 2 test was fun - I just picked up my grade yesterday and was absolutely ecstatic - I got an O!!!! (For WOMBAT Grade 1, I got an A and was really disappointed, but I still hadn't read all of the HP books when I took the Grade 1 test... so there were things in there I had no clue about) I think reading everyone's theories on these forums really helped with taking this WOMBAT too... :) I bet a lot of the frequent posters did really well.

It would be really cool if she updated on Halloween or even decorated for it. Maybe I'm asking too much.

I'm hoping that she will update the FAQ poll soon, unless she's still looking for some good questions, hopefully something to do with HBP.

It would be really cool if she updated on Halloween or even decorated for it. Maybe I'm asking too much.

I'm hoping that she will update the FAQ poll soon, unless she's still looking for some good questions, hopefully something to do with HBP.

Yeah, I've been wondering about that poll too. It's been many a month since she updated:shrug:

I thought all of you might be interested in a Yahoo! widget I made that checks JKRowling.com for updates. It is a beta version, but you can download it at:
http://www.potterskeys.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&cid=1

Have fun!
Jim

Now that's not polite! What you should say is:

please, please, please, Jo - you know how much we will appreciate it!

I think we're far beyond appreciation - more like shameless, giddy, fangirlish glee. I almost poured Diet Coke all over my keyboard the last time she updated.


...Or is that reaction just me? :whistle:

And Jimmy - *sigh* I keep trying to avoid downloading Yahoo Widgets, but *twitch* I may have to try it :)

Even if Jo doesn't decide to do a real update for Halloween it would be cool if maybe she had her site decorated for it like she does at Christmas.

I was thinking about it, and one thing I know that I would like to see is another "Easter egg." I'm all for finding them and refinding them but I'd like to see something new perhaps. I love the WOMBATS too but anything new is always welcome in my book!

I thought there would be a Halloween update, but then she gave us loads last month :shrug:. But that may mean more to come *crosses fingers*.

If she gives us a Halloween update, then I hope it's a chapter title again. :elaugh:

Or a hint about R.A.B.

Or a hint about R.A.B.

I don't think she would do that because that would be the last thing she would like to disclose. ;)

If I remember correctly she opened the door every six weeks up until december 24th when she announced the name of the book. but unlike some I don't expect a release until 2008 seeing as she took a year off to be with her new babe and the last thre books averaged two years apart.

But yeah i do expect to see something awesome this Halloween.

If I remember correctly she opened the door every six weeks up until december 24th when she announced the name of the book. but unlike some I don't expect a release until 2008 seeing as she took a year off to be with her new babe and the last thre books averaged two years apart.
Didn't she take a year off with David too? I think the signs so far indicate a 2007 release.

Didn't she take a year off with David too? I think the signs so far indicate a 2007 release.

Yes, she did. David was born in March 2003 and OotP was released in June 2003. Mackenzie was born in January 2005 and the HBP was released in July 2005. Therefore nothing so far points out at a release date later than 2007. :clap:

OCTOBER 31ST, 2006… What Will JKR Reveal On Her Site?


So, it’s that time of year again, when wizards and witches alike have a ball of a time, when the spiritual world can make contact with the physical world and when magic is most potent.


Will we be informed that she has finished writing and be given a preliminary date?
Or am I just being greedy and thinking too far ahead?

Will we get what we’re waiting for, the news that she has finished writing Book 7?
Still being greedy?

What about, a paragraph from the first chapter?
That’s not too bad?

OK, how about the TITLE of the book?
Just the title, please?

Or will she give us something we don’t know the meaning to, which gets our minds boggling but, is significant to the plot?
Well that’s just teasing isn’t it? Plain teasing.



The question is will JKR let us have a piece of pumpkin pie? Is the toffee apple a good or bad apple? Will it be trick or treat? Will our Jack-o’-lanterns be lit with thoughts? Or will we be kept guessing?...




Please JKR give us something, anything, but something...

Will we be informed that she has finished writing and be given a preliminary date? I don't think so. I think she will save that for Christmas.
What about, a paragraph from the first chapter?Really, really doubtful.
OK, how about the TITLE of the book?It would be nice, but not sure she has chosen between the two ideas she mentioned earlier this year. She may want to debate the merits with her editors and that may not happen until she turns the manuscript over to the publishers. A few chapter titles might be more likely to be revealed.
Or will she give us something we don’t know the meaning to, which gets our minds boggling but, is significant to the plot?A new FAQ poll would be very welcome! :)

OCTOBER 31ST, 2006… What Will JKR Reveal On Her Site?

Will we be informed that she has finished writing and be given a preliminary date?
Or am I just being greedy and thinking too far ahead?

Will we get what we’re waiting for, the news that she has finished writing Book 7?
Still being greedy?

It`s too early for that, maybe we have a good chance for that as a christmas gift again.

OK, how about the TITLE of the book?
Just the title, please?

I think we won`t get the title until next year, because it`s the last book. Maybe it gives to much away if we have many time to discuss.

Or will she give us something we don’t know the meaning to, which gets our minds boggling but, is significant to the plot?
Well that’s just teasing isn’t it? Plain teasing.


I doubt we`ll get anything significant to the plot. While waiting for HBP she gave us the description of Scrimgeour, he wasn`t significant.
But anything we will get is nice, personally I would prefer a new poll, which means later this year we have another answer to an interesting question.

Yes, she did. David was born in March 2003 and OotP was released in June 2003. Mackenzie was born in January 2005 and the HBP was released in July 2005. Therefore nothing so far points out at a release date later than 2007. :clap:

Exactly. The first four books were published one year apart. Then there was a three-year gap between GOF and OOTP. There was a two-year gap between OOTP and HBP.


PS/SS – June 1997
COS – July 1998
POA – July 1999
GOF – July 2000
OOTP – June 2003
HBP – July 2005


Jo basically went straight from finishing one into writing the next. With GOF, she actually started it while she was finishing POA so there was some overlap. Because of that exhausting pace, she got burnt out. She took a long break between GOF and OOTP – and, really, she had earned it hadn’t she? Can’t fault her a bit for that. And she took a break between finishing OOTP and beginning HBP – not quite as long though.

Jo has never really sat down with anyone and said “this is how long it takes”. However, she has given us enough information to make a good estimate – and we can also use HBP as a guide because we know when she started writing and when she finished – which tells us how long the publishing process takes because we have the two dates for comparison.

Using that as a guide – along with Jo’s comments regarding the other books – we can make a fairly accurate estimate. It takes her an average of 10 – 12 months to write one book – that is including the editing process. And really, that was for the longer books – GOF and OOTP. COS and POA didn’t take that long.

For book 7, she took her year off – she didn’t really write in 2005. Although she did do a bit of work on the book, she didn’t technically sit down and start writing until January of 2006. Given her past timeline – I would say that she has finished the first draft and is now in the editing process.


Will we be informed that she has finished writing and be given a preliminary date?
Or am I just being greedy and thinking too far ahead?

Will we get what we’re waiting for, the news that she has finished writing Book 7?
Still being greedy?

I think she will announce that in December - like she did with HBP.

What about, a paragraph from the first chapter?
That’s not too bad?

I doubt she would reveal a whole paragraph. She did give us the opening line for OOTP – and one line from near the end of OOTP. She gave us one line from HBP and some chapter titles.

That would be reasonable. She might give us one line and maybe some chapter titles. I wouldn’t expect much more than that.

OK, how about the TITLE of the book?
Just the title, please?

At this point, I don’t think she is going to reveal the title. She didn’t want to reveal the title for OOTP – that was an accident. The title for HBP was released because of a hoax. So, I’m no longer hopeful about finding out the title for book 7 in advance. Maybe when she announces that it’s complete, but I’m not getting my hopes up. GOF was called “Book 4” right up to the moment the boxes were opened.

Or will she give us something we don’t know the meaning to, which gets our minds boggling but, is significant to the plot?
Well that’s just teasing isn’t it? Plain teasing.

And that’s probably what we will get – if anything – a teaser. Maybe a line – maybe a chapter title. Possibly a vague reference to an unknown event. She’s going to be very careful in what she reveals at this point.

Please JKR give us something, anything, but something...

At this point, I’d be happy with a teaser. :) A new FAQ poll would be nice. To be completely honest, I would be happy if she would just answer some of the questions about the previous books. Anything to give us something new to talk about. :lol:

She'll probably give us a great big controversial Red Herring - meaning a clue that really doesn't mean anything, but it gives everyone a chance to have a speculation festival. :)

My favorite example: "The Lion Man" description before HBP. People thought he was Godric Gryffindor, or The Half-Blood Prince himself. People wrote all sorts of scenarios based on the description. He turned out to be Scrimgeour, the new Minister of Magic. No one even thought of that.

I thought it sounded like a description of either Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin or Roger Daltrey from The Who. :lol:

My point is just that getting "something" isn't always getting "something." More stuff doesn't always get us anywhere. The Wombat II didn't really have the revelations we were hoping for, except I was glad to see the comments about werewolves, which I expected.

At this point, I don’t think she is going to reveal the title. She didn’t want to reveal the title for OOTP – that was an accident. The title for HBP was released because of a hoax. So, I’m no longer hopeful about finding out the title for book 7 in advance. Maybe when she announces that it’s complete, but I’m not getting my hopes up. GOF was called “Book 4” right up to the moment the boxes were opened.


I didn`t remember that nobody knew the title for GoF, but this is exactly what I expect it will happen for the last book.
6 days until Halloween, I hope we`ll get anything to discuss like silver ink pot says.

She'll probably give us a great big controversial Red Herring - meaning a clue that really doesn't mean anything, but it gives everyone a chance to have a speculation festival. :)

My favorite example: "The Lion Man" description before HBP. People thought he was Godric Gryffindor, or The Half-Blood Prince himself. People wrote all sorts of scenarios based on the description. He turned out to be Scrimgeour, the new Minister of Magic. No one even thought of that.

I thought it sounded like a description of either Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin or Roger Daltrey from The Who. :lol:

My point is just that getting "something" isn't always getting "something." More stuff doesn't always get us anywhere. The Wombat II didn't really have the revelations we were hoping for, except I was glad to see the comments about werewolves, which I expected.

Well, we should know by now that Jo isn’t going to give away any major details. ;) I think the biggest – that I can recall anyway – was that she revealed that Dumbledore was going to tell Harry everything in OOTP. No details, but that was a big deal - what was he going to tell him?

If she gives us a line – it’s unlikely to relate to a major plot point. But it will be good to at least have something new to discuss.

I didn`t remember that nobody knew the title for GoF, but this is exactly what I expect it will happen for the last book.
6 days until Halloween, I hope we`ll get anything to discuss like silver ink pot says.

That's what I'm expecting - and hoping for - too. :)

I think that not revealing the title yet, is the smartest thing to do. It helps build anticipation. I would rather have an FAQ poll or more answers to rumors than a title.

But a title makes it seem real! An FAQ poll is good, but she usually leaves it up for (what seems like) months on end and then we are left wondering what the answers to the other questions were! :)

I do wonder.. why does she have to put her FAQ polls so rarely..? I think the results to the last one were like.. half a year ago!!! *grrr* So, yes, I definitely wish for a new one! (that's the first thing I check when I go to her site to check for updates.. :roll: ) Anyway, it just depends on us to chose the best question! ;)

A title of book seven would be good, but I highly doubt it [I'm sooo anxious to see who got it closest at the Title-guessing-contest!]... maybe a chapter title? :D

I don't think she's going to give us any excerpts of the book... would be too good...

But I strongly DO hope she's gong at least to reassure us that the launch of book 7 will be 2007! *can't-wait-anymore!!!*

If this is the first book 7 reveal, I can't see it being the title. JKR's going to tease us for a while, probably with a FAQ, then maybe a chapter title and a few other peeks before she reveals the title.

I didn`t remember that nobody knew the title for GoF, but this is exactly what I expect it will happen for the last book.

I don't think that will be possible for the 7th book with all the hype surrounding it, with GoF although it was a big event it will be nothing compared to the final instalment. Also, I know nothing about how publishing works but surely in the process lots of people will be exposed to the title and it would only take one of them to leak it onto the internet for it to get out.