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Rowling Hints About New Book, Owes Harry Apology

By Paul Majendie LONDON (Reuters) -

J.K. Rowling would love to follow in the footsteps of the world's most famous boy wizard and fly on a broomstick like Harry Potter.

And, if she had a chance, Potter's creator would take Harry out to a meal and apologize to the hero of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for all the ordeals he faced. Pottermania struck again Thursday when Rowling was bombarded in a live Web chat with 16,000 questions from avid readers of her wizard sagas. Obsessive children with an encyclopedic knowledge of the Potter books tried to tease out of Rowling her plot lines for Book Six which she is currently writing. No joy. When asked if the wicked Voldemort would die, she replied in the World Book Day Web chat: "Now do you really think I would answer that?" But she was more open when asked about the magical powers she would like to possess, taking a gentle dig at the global cacophony that greets the publication of every Potter book. "I would like to fly. And sometimes turn off other people's voices," she said. The release in June last year of the fifth book was billed as the world's biggest book launch. Asked what would happen if fiction became fact, Rowling said: "I think I'd most like to spend a day with Harry. I'd take him out for a meal and apologize for everything I put him through." Then she teasingly warned that even tougher times faced Potter: "In Book Six, the wizarding world is really at war again and he has to master his own feelings to make himself useful." "If personally I was Harry Potter, I would hide because I know what is coming," she said. For all those children who know every twist and turn of the Potter plots, she had a word of warning -- when she finishes the saga with Book Seven, she will settle down and revise them all. But she promised there would be no prequels. "You won't need them. By the time I've finished you'll have all the back story you need."



Hmmm... interesting about the "settle down and revise them all" part. I wonder what that means.



Dad-Eye,

I would just like to thank JKR for providing us with some information about the sixth book. Boy, that was helpful.

I just read the interview and I am printing it off now. I am at work so I can't think about all the things she said, but there were son definite answers in what she said and in what she didn't say.

We now have some stuff to discuss...YEA!

 

MadEye, where did you find the interview? Is it anywhere except on the World Book Day site? I read it all, but it's kind of weird because you have to start at the bottom and scroll up.

The question we have all been wondering:

Is Snape a vampire?

Megan: Is there a link between Snape and vampires?
JK Rowling replies -> Erm... I don't think so.

Bummer about the vamps.... I'll just keep hoping


Here's the interview:
http://www.mugglenet.com/jkrwbd.shtml


JK Rowling World Book Day Chat
4/4/2004

Note: Questions may not be in the exact order they were asked.

JK Rowling says: Hi everyone, I'm here LIVE and ready to answer your questions!

Bobby: Any thoughts about a prequel series?
JK Rowling replies -> No, no prequels here. You won't need them by the time I've finished, you'll have all the back story you'll need!

miggs: Is there going to be a new minister of magic in the next books?
JK Rowling replies -> Yes. Ha! Finally, a concrete bit of information, I hear you cry!

Kaidi MacKay: Dumbledore is getting older, will it be alot harder for him to fight Lord Voldermort this time around?
JK Rowling replies -> He is getting older, but he didn't do badly at the end of 'Phoenix', so there's life in him yet!

Kings Park primery school: what will happen to hagrids half brother?
JK Rowling replies -> You'll find out in book six. Luckily he's become a little more controllable.

AjXTee: How long does it take you to plan a book before you even start writing? Or do you just plan as you go along?
JK Rowling replies -> It's hard to say; book six has been planned for years, but before I started writing seriously I spend two months re-visting the plan and making absolutely sure I knew what I was doing (learning from my mistakes - I didn't check the plan for 'Goblet of Fire' and had to re-write a third of the book.

Damaged: Will Winky ever recover?
JK Rowling replies -> Poor Winky... she'll never be entirely cured of her Butterbeer addiction, I'm afraid.

HarriFreak: Who is the 'one that never will return' deatheater?
JK Rowling replies -> You have to work it out, but a lot of fansites have got it right.

Vicky from Bishop Walsh RC Comprehensive - Sutton Coldfield: How do you react when your books/movies are criticized by critics? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> It depends what they say. Sometimes I agree with the criticism, though I can't say that's fun. It also depends who it is. There's a vast difference between being criticized by someone you really admire (which has happened) and someone who you don't admire at all (which doesn't hurt!)

Catheldral school: Will wormtail ever pay harry back?
JK Rowling replies -> You'll see... keep reading!

SnapesForte: Is Mad Eye Moody the real Moody this time? And if he is, is he up to something fishy? Because he's acting too muhc like Crouch jr - sniffing food etc
JK Rowling replies -> It's the other way around - Crouch Jnr. acted just like the real Moody.

Tanya J Potter: If you could change anything about Harry Potter what would it be?
JK Rowling replies -> There are loads of things I would change. I don't think any writer is ever completely happy with what they've written. One of these days - once seven is finished - I'll revise all seven books.

pablo: If Harry dies in the ending of the books, will Voldemort be invincible?
JK Rowling replies -> Pablo, I can't possibly answer. You'll have to read book seven!

eastbrook4: why did Harry have to split up with Cho Chang?
JK Rowling replies -> That's life, I'm afraid. They were never going to be happy, it was better that it ended early!

Joshua from Navigation Primary School: How were you involved in making the Harry Potter films and did Hogwarts look like you had imagined it? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> Hogwarts looked just as I imagined it. It was the most bizarre experience when I walked onto the set of the Great Hall; it really was like walking into my own brain.

Harry: Has Voldermort any children
JK Rowling replies -> No. Voldemort as a father... now that's not a nice thought.

Megan: Is there a link between Snape and vampires?
JK Rowling replies -> Erm... I don't think so.

Cookie246122: Why did you kill Sirius? It made me very sad
JK Rowling replies -> I'm really, really sorry. I didn't want to do it, but there was a reason. If you think you can forgive me, keep reading, you'll find out. [I feel really guilty now].

book: why did voldemort pick harry and not neville
JK Rowling replies -> Dumbledore explains this in 'Order of the Phoenix'. Voldemort identified more with the half-blood boy and therefore decided he must be the greater risk.

dsm: Are Harry's powers going to get even greater?
JK Rowling replies -> Yes, he's really progressing as a wizard now (which is lucky, because I know what's in store for him).

Hannah from St Malachy’s Primary School - Armagh: Did you feel the actors suited the characters of your book when you met them? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> Yes, I did. Emma Watson in particular was very, very like Hermione when I first spoke to her, I knew she was perfect from that first 'phone call.

gazza: will harry become head master of hogwarts
JK Rowling replies -> I'm not sure I can see Harry in an academic career, he's seen so much action!

Class A.G: Did you base Voldermort on any real people? If so are you related to them?!
JK Rowling replies -> lol No I didn't base Voldemort on any real person!

novell: I find moaning myrtle is the saddest character in your books, inspiring a mixture of revulsion and pity. Does she play any further part?
JK Rowling replies -> You do see her again. Don't you like her? I know she's a bit revolting, but that's why I'm so fond of her.

katrin: What does it feel like when kids tell you that it's thanks to you that they started to read?
JK Rowling replies -> Nobody could possibly say anything that pleased me more. It's the most wonderful thing to hear.

*LRGS School: Which character do you most dislike ?
JK Rowling replies -> Probably Uncle Vernon.

class 14: If you were a animagus which animal would you be? and why?
JK Rowling replies -> I gave Hermione my idea animagus, because it's my favourite animal. You'll find the answer in the Room of Requirement, Order of the Phoenix!

Madina: are you planning to ever visit Russia?there are a lot of young fans dreaming about meeting you!
JK Rowling replies -> I'd love to visit Russia, it's a long-standing ambition, so you never know! My son's still a bit young for long journeys, though, he's not one year old yet.

Magwitch: If you could be any female character in harry potter and the Philosopher's stone which one would you be
JK Rowling replies -> Hermione. Definitely not Pansy Parkinson.

Ali: Why specifically does Dumbledore trust Snape?
JK Rowling replies -> Another excellent and non-answerable question. I shall merely say that Snape has given Dumbledore his story and Dumbledore believes it.

Kings Park Primary School: which position would you like to play if you played quidditch?
JK Rowling replies -> Who wouldn't want to be Seeker? But I think I'd be dreadful at Quidditch, I'm not sporty, I'm not great with heights and I'm clumsy as well. Neville would be about my standard.

Maidenhead Library: Why did you choose to do books about wizards?
JK Rowling replies -> It chose me... the idea just sprang into my head and I knew I had to write it.

Majeed from Bristol Grammar School - Bristol: To what extent did you conceive Harry Potter as a moral tale? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> I did not conceive it as a moral tale, the morality sprang naturally out of the story, a subtle but important difference. I think any book that sets out to teach or preach is likely to be hard going at times (though I can think of a couple of exceptions).

Luisa: Is Draco an only child?
JK Rowling replies -> Yes. You wouldn't want more Dracos, would you?!

bubbles: if you were harry potter for a day what would you do?
JK Rowling replies -> If I, personally, were Harry Potter I think I would go and hide somewhere, but that's because I know what's coming!

Sussie: Does Harry's eyecolour become important in the future books, like we've heard?
JK Rowling replies -> No comment!

Bradley y4 Griffyndor: Why did you call the school Hogwarts
JK Rowling replies -> I tried all sorts of different versions of the name and then this word floated into my mind and I knew it was the right one.

Lucy: what happened to worm tale?
JK Rowling replies -> You'll find out in book six.

bibwhang: Will Ron ever get on the Gryffindor quidditch team?
JK Rowling replies -> Well, he's already there! The question is, whether the new Quidditch Captain will allow him to stay!

Siriusstar: Is Remus a pureblood?
JK Rowling replies -> Half blood.

julesrbf: Where did you come up with the word "muggle"?
JK Rowling replies -> I was looking for a word that suggested both foolishness and loveability. The word 'mug' came to mind, for somebody gullible, and then I softened it. I think 'muggle' sounds quite cuddly. I didn't know that the word 'muggle' had been used as drug slang at that point... ah well.

spud: What type of books did you read when you were younger?
JK Rowling replies -> Anything; books for adults and children alike.

Krish: Do you think that the films reflect well on the books?
JK Rowling replies -> I think they're pretty faithful to the books. Hogwarts looks just as I imagined it; I had a lot of input on how the various locations look.

Debbie: What will Ron's job be when he leaves school?
JK Rowling replies -> Well, assuming he lives to leave school... I'm not going to tell you

faye109: Is 12 the maximum possible number of OWLs one can achieve?
JK Rowling replies -> Yes, I think it is off the top of my head.

kai: Where do wizarding children go to school before Hogwarts?
JK Rowling replies -> They can either go to a Muggle primary school or they are educated at home. The Weasleys were taught by Mrs. Weasley.

zwimmey: Have you considered writing childrens' science fiction, or will you move on to a completely new genre?
JK Rowling replies -> I don't think I'd be very good at science fiction; you need to know some science! Probably a completely different genre.

Kyla: What made Sirius decide to send Snape to the Willow?
JK Rowling replies -> Because Sirius loathed Snape (and the feeling was entirely mutual). You'll find out more about this in due course.

Leanne from Eastbrook Primary School - Hemel Hempstead: If you could spend a day in real life with one of your fictional characters, who would it be and what would you do? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> I think I'd most like to spend a day with Harry. I'd take him out for a meal and apologise for everything I've put him through.

Luisa: How old are Charlie and Bill Weasley in relation to their other siblings?
JK Rowling replies -> Oh dear, maths. Let me think. Bill is two years older than Charlie, who is two years older than Percy.

Phoenix_Tear: Do you ever get a dream which helps you in writing the Harry Potter series?
JK Rowling replies -> No, and I wish I had! I did once have an incredible dream about Nicholas Flamel, though.

Saskia: Hagrid mentioned he`s allergic to cats in PS why has he never sneezed when Crookshanks was around?
JK Rowling replies -> He's never around Crookshanks very much. I'm allergic to cats and I can be in a room with one briefly. But of course, Crookshanks isn't all cat. Read 'Fantastic Beasts...'!

RAXTA: How did you invent the sport 'Quiddicth'
JK Rowling replies -> I sat in a hotel room after a row with my then boyfriend and invented it. Looking back, I can understand why I liked the idea of Bludgers.

amanda: i want to be a writer, any tips
JK Rowling replies -> Read as much as you can. Keep writing and then throwing it away until one day you do something that you don't think belongs in the bin. Stick to writing what you know about. Don't give up.

Will: What is your favourite magical beast
JK Rowling replies -> The phoenix, definitely.

alixnecole: were you consulted at all when the actors were chosen for the movie?
JK Rowling replies -> Yes, Chris Columbus, who was the director of the first film, asked me if there was anybody I thought would be good and I said 'RobbieColtraneForHagrid' in one breath.

Field: Do you plan for GInny to take on a major character role in the next two books?
JK Rowling replies -> Well, now that Ginny has stopped being mute in Harry's presence I think you can see that she is a fairly forceful personality (and she always has been, remember Ron saying that she 'never shuts up' in Chamber of Secrets)?

Fiona from St Richard’s Catholic College: Hubble, Bubble, Toil & Trouble, Answer this question for which I have trouble, Frogs legs, bat wings, cow dung bell, How do you come up with all of those spells? Easter, Birthday, Christmas cards 'cause I have found it really hard! ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> Sometimes I use elements of 'real' spells that people used to believe worked, but mostly I make them up.

Adele: Who are the two "unknown Gryffindor girls" in Harry's year?
JK Rowling replies -> Oh, I've just understood what you mean. I haven't got the notebook to hand and I can't remember! That's terrible. I'll try and remember before the end of the chat!

bertieana: Will we be seeing Krum again any time soon?
JK Rowling replies -> You will see Krum again, though not soon.

Ernie: I wonder if you can let us know what form will Professor Snape's Boggart and Patronus take? I am very curious.
JK Rowling replies -> Well, I'm not going to tell you Ernie, but that's because it would give so much away. I wonder whether Ernie is your real name? (It was my grandfather's).

Andrews: Does Voldemort die in the last book?
JK Rowling replies -> Now, do you really really think I'd answer that?!

Cris: One answer we're all longing for: How's the writing of book 6 going and when will it be released?
JK Rowling replies -> I can't say when it will be released [load groan that JKR can hear from here] because that's down to my publishers. But it's going really well. I am loving writing it.

starlinguk: Do you believe in prophecies in real life?
JK Rowling replies -> No, I don't. And even in the wizarding world, as McGonagall explains in Prisoner of Azkaban, true Seers are very rare.

katty: if you were to have a magical power what would you chose to have apart from the ability to write cos yyou;ve already got that
JK Rowling replies -> I would like to fly. And sometimes to turn off other people's voices.

Persia: If a muggle looks at hogwarts what will they see? love Persia
JK Rowling replies -> Nice name, Persia. They will see nothing but a ruined castle with large signs on it saying 'keep out, dangerous building.'

renata: What happened between hermiona and viktor krum during the summer?
JK Rowling replies -> Ron would like to know that, too.

Helen from Ulverston Victoria High School - Cumbria: Do you realise Harry & co sit on their broomsticks backwards? You can't balance like that? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> lol You clearly haven't read 'Quidditch Through the Ages', or you'd know about the cushioning charm! Buy it at once, it's for charity!

HPFreak7: How are muggle parents convinced to let their kids go to Hogwarts, a strange place they never heard of before; and wouldn't they think it was a practical joke?
JK Rowling replies -> In the case of Muggle parents, special messengers are sent to explain everything to them. But don't forget that they will have noticed that there's something strange about their child for the previous ten years, so it won't come as a complete bolt from the blue.

ashvital: Which of your books does your daughter like best?
JK Rowling replies -> It would be between Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix. She likes ACTION!

Chibimono: Do you have any future plans in particular for Draco Malfoy?
JK Rowling replies -> I've got plans for all my characters. Actually, this is a really good place to answer a question about Draco and Hermione, which a certain Ms. Radcliffe is desperate to have answered. Will they end up together in book six/seven? NO! The trouble is, of course, that girls fancy Tom Felton, but Draco is NOT Tom Felton! (My daughter likes TF very much too, because he taught her how to use a diablo)

Amy: What did Dudley see when he faced the Dementors in book five?
JK Rowling replies -> Ah, good question. You'll find out!

hanna: How did you feel when your first Harry Potter book came out?
JK Rowling replies -> Elated, ecstatic, extraordinarily happy!

Josh from Cottenham Village College: Right at the beginning, when Voldermort tried to kill Harry, how did Voldermort and Harry both survive? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> That is the crucial and central question and if I answered it there would be hardly any point writing books six and seven... so I won't!

kelly_holland: When you turn into an Animagus, can you choose what animal you become? Or does this get "assigned" to you?
JK Rowling replies -> No, you can't choose. You become the animal that suits you best. Imagine the humiliation when you finally transform after years of study and find that you most closely resemble a warthog.

queenmarion: I noticed in the Black Family tree that everyone is named after a constellation. Is this intentional? Does this have any bearing on the plot?
JK Rowling replies -> It's just one of those family traditions, although Narcissa breaks the trend. I had always thought of her as 'Narcissa' so I decided not to change her to match the others when I came up with their names. There's been a lot of speculation that she is in some way linked to Lily and Petunia, because of the flower theme, but I can put that rumour to rest here: she isn't related to them.

Wild Rose: Will we see more of Narcissa Malfoy now that Lucius is unavailale?
JK Rowling replies -> Yes, you will.

Echo: Was Percy acting entirely of his own accord in Order of the Phoenix?
JK Rowling replies -> I'm afraid so.

MauraEllen: Did the debt Wormtail has to Harry carry over to Voldemort when he sacrificed his arm to restore his body?
JK Rowling replies -> No. Can't say any more than that!

Adele: Will poor Harry be stuck at the Dursleys' all next summer?
JK Rowling replies -> Not all summer, no. In fact, he has the shortest stay in Privet Drive so far.

Cathedral: Don't want to rune the ending, but will we be finding out more about the significance of the shape of Harry's scar in future books?
JK Rowling replies -> The shape is not the most significant aspect of that scar, and that's all I'm going to say!

Rita: Will Neville have a bigger part to play?
JK Rowling replies -> I think he's already got a much bigger part. Neville has changed a lot as he's become older and more confident. Book five was a real turning point for Neville.

HG: What is Trelawney's middle name (the one with the P)?
JK Rowling replies -> Patricia.

Denise from Blackheath High School for Girls – London: If Harry Potter was a girl, do you think his adventures would have been different? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> Yes, I do think they would be different. I imagined Harry as a boy from the start, so I've never thought about 'Harriet Potter', but I'm sure lots of things in the books would change, Ron for a start, he'd have to be Ronalda.

HPFreak7: How did Harry get the Marauder's Map back, when Crouch Jr. had it last?
JK Rowling replies -> Loads of people have asked me this, I knew I should have shown Harry nipping into Moody's empty office and getting it back, but I assumed you'd all know that's what he did. Sorry!

HG: Will we see Moaning Myrtle again?
JK Rowling replies -> Oh yes, I love Myrtle, I couldn't shut her out for long.

Fenny: Will Lord Voldemort get more 'screentime' in the upcoming books?
JK Rowling replies -> You will see him again, but like most evil dictators, he prefers his henchmen to do his dirty work.

mnich: If you had a job in the wizarding world, what do you think you would be?
JK Rowling replies -> I can't think of anything I'd rather do than write, so I suppose I'd write spellbooks!

Arianna: Can we believe everything the sorting hat says?
JK Rowling replies -> The Sorting Hat is certainly sincere.

LizardLaugh: I love Tonks, she's my favorite new character. Will she play a large role in future books and/or in Harry's life?
JK Rowling replies -> Tonks is hanging around. I really like her, too.

Softballchicky32: What is the extent of Hagrid's magical powers?
JK Rowling replies -> Not great! He can do magic to a fairly basic standard and occasionally surprises everyone (himself included) by bringing off more impressive bits of magic. Of course, he is somewhat hampered by the fact that his wand is broken and disguised as an umbrella.

mnich: Was Voldemort born evil?
JK Rowling replies -> I don't believe that anybody was born evil. You will find out more about the circumstances of his birth in the next book.

Fran from Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School: Which character in the Harry Potter books are you most like? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> Hermione when I was younger, definitely. But there's a bit of Harry and Ron in me too.

mnich: Is it true Harry will get a more permanent injury in the sixth book?
JK Rowling replies -> I've read this rumour on the net and I'm not sure where it came from. I don't really want to get into what happens to Harry in book six, but I certainly never said that he would have a 'more permanent injury'.

Sirius Kase: Will we get to know the Grangers? Is Hermione an only child?
JK Rowling replies -> I always planned that Hermione would have a younger sister but she's never made an appearance and somehow it feels like it might be too late now.

Calliope: Are the Muggle and Magical worlds ever going to be rejoined?
JK Rowling replies -> No, the breach was final, although as book six shows, the Muggles are noticing more and more odd happenings now that Voldemort's back.

Jami: Is Harry related to Godric Gryffindor?
JK Rowling replies -> People are always wondering who Harry might be related to. Maybe he is

Delleve: Are there any plans for any more background books like Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages in the future?
JK Rowling replies -> Possibly. If I do them, it will be for charity like the first two.

Potter47: Did you come up with "Sugar Quills" from Charlie and the Chocolate factory? I believe there were "Sugar Pencils" in that book.
JK Rowling replies -> Oh dear, I don't know whether I did or not. Not consciously, anyway. But it's not a very difficult idea to come up with; we all suck the ends of pens and pencils (or I do), so it seemed logical to make them taste nice, and at Hogwarts, obviously, they use quills!

snowball: Do you think a film no longer than the first two films can do justice to a book as long and complex as Goblet of Fire?
JK Rowling replies -> I think that they will have to simplify the plot somewhat. Steve Kloves, the scriptwriter, is really good and if anyone can do the essence of the book justice, he can.

Kirsten from Kirkintilloch High School: If Hagrid was a real person and came to your house, what would you cook him for dinner? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> Something like an entire side of beef, I think. And I'm quite good at Yorkshire puddings, so a couple of dozen of them, too.

coolbeans3131: Would you like to see the same actors portray the trio in all 7 movies?
JK Rowling replies -> Yes, I would. I really like all three of them.

Kirk Wilkins: Will you ever publish all your notebooks of information on the series? I am very interested in reading 150 pages on the history of the dementors!
JK Rowling replies -> lol Who said there were 150 pages on the dementors??? I certainly didn't! I don't think I'll ever publish my notebooks. Too many revealing doodlings!

Jangles: Are you going to write books about harry after school?
JK Rowling replies -> Probably not, but I'll never say never because every time I do I immediately break the vow!

Field: Regarding Harrys subconscious feelings, how has it changed from book 1 to book 5?
JK Rowling replies -> Well he's obviously been through a lot since book one and book five was the book when he cracked up a little. In book six, the wizarding world is really at war again and he has to master his own feelings to make himself useful.

polly weasley: Will Harry fall for another girl in book six, or will he be too busy for romance?
JK Rowling replies -> He'll be busy, but what's life without a little romance?

Rorujin: How is Dobby abele to apparate inside Hogwarts if no one else can?
JK Rowling replies -> He's a house-elf, they've got powers wizards haven't got (but wizards have also got powers that house-elves haven't).

Potter47: What is the sixth book going to be called? The seventh?
JK Rowling replies -> It will be called 'Harry Potter and...' something. Catchy, don't you think? And I think I'll follow the same model for seven.

Potter47: Will Harry tell Neville about the Prophesy?
JK Rowling replies -> Harry will tell his nearest and dearest about the prophecy when he's ready. He needs time to digest the news himself first.

Rorujin: Did Wormtail used Voldemort's wand to kill Cedric? Is it why Cedric comes out of Voldemort's wand even though was Wormtail who killed him?
JK Rowling replies -> Correct!

SiriuslyLovinSirius: If we ever see Sirius again, what form will he be in?
JK Rowling replies -> I couldn't possibly answer that for fear of incriminating myself.

* Cathedral: Will we be hearing anything from Sirius Black's brother, Regulus, in future books?
JK Rowling replies -> Well, he's dead, so he's pretty quiet these days.

Shannon from St Mary Magdalen's Junior School - London: How do you feel when you see children reading your books? ****SCHOOLS COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> I feel incredibly proud. Sometimes I want to poke them in the back and say 'guess who?' but I restrain myself.

Kelpie_8: Will the two way mirror Sirius gave Harry ever show up again?
JK Rowling replies -> Ooooo good question. There's your answer.

Rita: What happend to Harry's grandparents? Will we ever learn about them?
JK Rowling replies -> They're all dead and not particularly important to the story, although you will find out a little bit more.

Rita: What about Wormtail? Is there hope for redemption?
JK Rowling replies -> There's always hope, of course. You'll find out more about our rat-like friend in book six.

Rita: Whatever happend to Sirius' flying motorbike?
JK Rowling replies -> Ah, good question. You'll find out, but the real sleuths among you might be able to guess.

kylie: What does the "J" in Remus J Lupin stand for?
JK Rowling replies -> 'John'. Boring but true!

hermione 3: ¿will Harry and Hermione will be together?*sight*
JK Rowling replies -> lol Not saying... but you've had enough clues by now, surely?!

Adele: Thanks for the interview! So... will Harry be receiving a second kiss in his last two years at Hogwarts?
JK Rowling replies -> He might well be receiving another kiss (or two) but I'm not saying who the kisser's going to be...

JK Rowling says: I'm sorry, we're running out of time... how about three more questions?

Stacey, 11 from Plymouth: If you got the chance to make a Polyjuice Potion, who would you be and why? And what would you do in the hour time limit? ****BBC1 NEWSROUND COMPETITION WINNER****
JK Rowling replies -> I'd like to be Tony Blair for an hour. I'd call a press conference and announce all the policies I'd like to implement!

Sirius Riddle: What houses were Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter and Remus Lupin in? Everyone tells me they were all Gryffindor, but I won't believe it unless I hear it from Ms. Rowling herself!
JK Rowling says: This is JK herself saying that they were indeed in Gryffindor!

kylie: Thanks for writing such wonderful books, Ms Rowling . Just one question: What are Ron, Hermione and Ginny's middle names? Thank you
JK Rowling replies -> My pleasure:) Middle names: Ginny is Molly, of course, Hermione 'Jane' and Ron, poor boy, is Bilius.

JK Rowling says: That's it, everyone. There have been sixteen thousand questions, so I'm so sorry if yours hasn't been answered, but hopefully somebody else did it for you. I've really enjoyed it, hope you have. Back to the next chapter now... lots of love xxx




Dad-Eye,

Well... I see a small contradiction in my fic that I haven't gotten to thankfully. YOUCH! My next chapter will be a bit delayed until I can figure out what to do about this minor detail that was going to become a major part of the plot.

So from what I see she practically said that Harry is Gryffindor's heir - that was the most direct hint I've seen her give. And thank god she ended those stupid Draco/Hermione ideas.

How concieted of Molly to put her own name in Ginnys.

I am so glad to see the Snape/Vampire rumors are squished - no offence Chris, I always hated that idea. It pisses me off that they allowed stupid questions (like" Is Dumbledore going to die? Is Harry going To die?) instead of letting in ones that she might actually answer.

How conceited that James put his name in Harry's!

I was suprised to read that she actually answered the question about Percy acting of his own free will!

Also glad to find out the Snape/Vampire theory is out!! That one has been beaten to death! Of course, there will be people who say she did not positively answer the question because of her little "erm..." at the begining of the answer.

Weird to think of Hermione having a little sister! I wonder if she will still go through with adding the character. She didn't seem to sure if she would at this point. It will be interesting to see what she decides!

I think by her saying that Harry's grandparents aren't pivitol to the plot it puts the idea of his ancestors being part of the prophecy to rest!

Overall, I am kind of dissappointed. Not much to go on. I was hoping to at least get a title for book 6.
I woke up purely on accident at 4:07 a.m. and thought to myself "I should go get online!" But as soon as I thought it I fell right back to sleep. Oh well!

Sorry about how long that was.

About Sirius "having" to die. JKR says "I didn't want to do it, but there was a reason. If you think you can forgive me, keep reading, you'll find out."
Okay, does this mean he's going to be like Obi-Wan after he dies in ANH and then is Luke's ghostly mentor.


Dad-Eye,

See, this really brings me to suspecting that Snape somewhat set Sirius up for the fall. Of course being a member of the Order would prevent him from spilling much because of the Fidelius Charm, but if Sirius had to die - this is why I think so - The chapter "Occlumency" When Sirius and Snape nearly duel, Sirius says to Snape:

"Dumbledore believes you've changed, but I know better"

(Now I'm not sure, but I do think the word "know" is emphasized)

Snape's response: "Why don't you tell him then?" (not exactly a denial, is it?)

Just a thought. And the way of communication - I'm sure Sirius will have some sort of an echo in that mirror similar to the one in book four where Harry's parents came out of the wand.

OMG!

class 14: If you were a animagus which animal would you be? and why?
JK Rowling replies -> I gave Hermione my idea animagus, because it's my favourite animal. You'll find the answer in the Room of Requirement, Order of the Phoenix!

Does this mean that you take on the animal of your PATRONUS? Or is Hermione going to become an Animagi? Because her Patronus was an Otter, but it said NOTHING about animagis there!

Okay, so I'm with Narc on the Snape and Sirius thing.  But then, I have long thought that Snapey-poo was a bad dude.

No, not a lot of concrete things to go on, but one remark would indicate that Harry lives.  When asked if she would write books about Harry after school, she said she didn't think so but would never say never.  Hmmm....

Sorry about the Snape as vampire thing, Dad Eye.  However, I was never all fired up about that theory, either.

Yes, I too am relieved that the Draco/Hermione rumors are now quashed.  That would just be icky.

 

 

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She actually gave more away than I expected. And I'm so hoping we see Sirius again in some shape or form.

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Debbie: What will Ron's job be when he leaves school?
JK Rowling replies -> Well, assuming he lives to leave school... I'm not going to tell you

IF she practically said Harry was going to live she pretty much implied that Ron isn't.

That doesn't make me a happy camper...


I WANT BOOK 6 IN THE WORST WAY!!

*Rica

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Hey, Narc, I was thinking about that animagus/patronus thing too. I was going to go look that up in my book to see if they mentioned anything about animagus and I was just missing something or if JKR really meant that whatever your patronus is, that is what you would be if you were an animagus.

Weird, huh? Maybe she thought we all assumed that anyway.

Nobody asked about Mark Evans. If I missed it, someone point it out.

Ha age of Bill! Remember talking about this? Percy was in 7th year when Harry was in 3rd, Harry would have been 13, Percy was 17. Add 2 more years, 17+2=19+2(for Charlie)+2(for bill). Bill is 23, and not 30 something…hoya!

I'm glad she answered a few decent questions, its too bad those pointless questions wern't left out and real answers could have been revealed...like the "if you could" and anything about the movie...but she did reveal more then expected.

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What gets me is all the things she seemed to have to go off of memory on the top of her head, or would have to double check. Kind of makes you wonder if some of the things she did say she may have said the wrong thing about.

Like the Otter thing for Hermione could fall into that. It could emply that they are both the same form, but maybe she made a mistake.

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First, I can't believe a kid actually asked why Cho and Harry split up. Gee, I was wondering that myself since they made such a beautiful couple.

Two, I completely agree with Narc about Snape not changing and that as evidence.

Three, IF JKR was pulling a Star Wars on us, then Snape still could be Voldemort's son. Voldemort didn't emerge until Snape was 11 or so. If you take the Star Wars view, the evil villain is not the man he used to be. In that case, Tom Riddle could have had children, but then Voldemort emerged a completely different creature than the callous, good-looking boy Tom Riddle was.

But I HATE Star Wars theories, so I'm letting go of that one.

Hate to squash your BOOYA Locke, but one thing....

Percy would have been 18 in book three because Harry is the youngest in the year roughly. - I doubt Percy was born that late in the year. So he would have been 18 through most of book 3. (english schooling systems believe me.) So... Bill is 24.

Still not 30 which I'm glad about. But yeah.

These were the ones I thought were brilliant answered.... Mainly coz they were such STUPID questions that JKR Had to make fun of the person asking by giving a blatant answer.

Cathedral: Will we be hearing anything from Sirius Black's brother, Regulus, in future books?
JK Rowling replies -> Well, he's dead, so he's pretty quiet these days.

Not stupid... but funny answer.
Potter47: What is the sixth book going to be called? The seventh?
JK Rowling replies -> It will be called 'Harry Potter and...' something. Catchy, don't you think? And I think I'll follow the same model for seven.

Softballchicky32: What is the extent of Hagrid's magical powers?
JK Rowling replies -> Not great! He can do magic to a fairly basic standard and occasionally surprises everyone (himself included) by bringing off more impressive bits of magic. Of course, he is somewhat hampered by the fact that his wand is broken and disguised as an umbrella.

elly_holland: When you turn into an Animagus, can you choose what animal you become? Or does this get "assigned" to you?
JK Rowling replies -> No, you can't choose. You become the animal that suits you best. Imagine the humiliation when you finally transform after years of study and find that you most closely resemble a warthog.

I just thought they were brilliantly answered.

I am angry so many stupid questions were let in... like...
What do muggles see when they look at the castle... HELLO HAVE YOU READ BOOK ONE?

I think the animagus one about Hermione was the best one. We might have tried to assume that your animagus form is the same as your patronus, but there could be so many hitches to that. Such as being an unregistered animagus, no one would ever know what kind of creature to look for, unless they've seen you use the patronus and then they could narrow down their search. And how embarrasing to have your patronus be a bug - not very scary or usefull. Also, does anyone recall what Lupin's patronus was? There was some discussion about him not having an animagus because he already is a werewolf.



Dad-Eye,

Come to think of it Dad-Eye, I don't remember if she even wrote in his at any point. They may have, but I don't even remember if he used his agains a Dementor. I think what happened was he would just go to the bogart, and it would turn into a moon instead of him using his protronus (sp?). And I think Potter blacked out on the train, so we didn't get to see that either. Could be wrong, it's been months since I've read the book. Actually it's been months BEFORE I read OotP that I read that book, and I read Order in June/July last year so it's been a while. Good chance my memory is wrong.

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To be honest, I doubt the patronus form is the same as an animagus form. I mean, I think Harry has a Patronus as a Stag because he has protection from his parents. Sure that protection came from his mother, but She wasn't an animagus, so we don't know what form she would take. His father however, was a stag, and Harry would find Protection from his father.

Think about it for a second.... How useful would a beetle or rat Patronus be? Both of those are people's animagus forms in the books.

I think it would be safer to assume that a patronus form is different to your animagus form.

Hey does it ever say if Dumbledore's patrounus is a Phoenix.. It seems like it did but I'm too lazy to run upstairs and get my book.

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Come to think of it I don't think we got to see Albus' patronus yet. Maybe we will soon. Maybe I just have a bad memory lol.

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I kind of got the impression that people can't see each others Patronus' in a clear form. While on the train in PoA Lupin's comes out (according to Ron) as "a silvery white thing shot out of his wand..."
If I am remembering correctly there are other descriptions like this of patronus'. Don't know though. Just a thought.

Yeah, but in The D.A. couldn't Harry see everybody's? I thought he could.

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Yeah, and also didn't he get an extra point on his OWLs for making a corporeal (sp?) patronus? Wouldnt that mean that se had to see it?

   

They see it. Harry saw Cho's (swan) and Hermione's (otter).

D'dore used something that looked like a Patronus when Crouch was found in the forest. He used it as a messenger to send for Madame Pomfrey and Hagrid (I think). It was described just like a Patronus, and I think it resembled a phoenix.



Dad-Eye,

I cannot believe the answer to the question about whether she thought the actors were the same as the book characters... Is she for real?

Her answer that Emma was exactly like Hermione.... she must be well naive! I saw an interview with Emma on Oprah and she said that she was NOTHING like Hermione, that she was into sport and didnt like school at all and was more into clothes and boys etc.... yeah thats sooooo like Hermione..... sigh

and dont get me started on any of the others!!

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I wonder if she meant that their portrayal was like the characters. I liked the way Emma played Hermione, but I didn't like how they scripted the character. I liked how Rupert played Ron, but I didn't like some of the scripting. But I didn't ever like Dan as Harry. He didn't look the part and he doesn't make you feel like he's Harry.



Dad-Eye,

Yeah, I'm prety much thinking the same thing as Dad-Eye on this one.

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That may be what she meant - but it was in no way what she said. In answering the question, she said that from the first time she spoke to Emma on the phone she knew she'd be the perfect Hermione.... oh well, I guess when ppl are put on the spot they'll basically say anything to cover their butts!

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HarriFreak: Who is the 'one that never will return' deatheater?
JK Rowling replies -> You have to work it out, but a lot of fansites have got it right.


Think she is referring to snape since he has manyof his own fan sites? I hope so.

I think she was refering to Karkarof (did I butcher his name too baddly lol?). Could be wrong though.

But most likely Snape is with Voldemort now, either spying for him, or spying for Albus who knows. One way or another, same side or not, he has rejoined him, IMO.

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I don't know.... Karkaroff seems far too spineless to return to Voldyshorts.
Plus, Snape is revered by many fans for the mere fact that he's a nasty little prick that somehow maintains a semblance of awesomeness. It makes sense, to me, at least, that Snape is not the One who will Never Return, or whatever the exact words were.
And the deal with the Animagus/Patronus thing; I don't think the size of the Patronus would matter, if it was a beetle or rat, etc. Ever heard the expression, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog?" I don't think the shape or size of a patronus matters to a dementor; as long as it is a corporeal entity, it should be able to do its job.


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Doesn't corporial mean solid? I got the idea they were not solid and looked kind of like a ghost. I could just be imagining them the wrong way though. But about the size observation, I agree with your saying (Though I've never heard that expression before to be honest. Some similer, but not that one.). And I agree, I think it did refer to Karkaroff

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I only read a couple of lines at random and already know more information than I think I wanted to about book 6. I think it's fun to speculate but to actually have something solid to work on and actually be able to foil any part of the plot, big or small, is just as bad as spoiling it to me. She usually isn't THAT generous in the giving of information prematurely.

So there's actually a reason why Sirius died? Poor Siri...

There was something else I was going to say... oh yes! I'm glad she said that Voldemort has no children. It gets rid of some really annoying Star Wars-theories.
And she did reveal a lot more than I expected. Can't wait for book 6 now!!

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Welcome back Mirium. What's with the new name though? I looked at it too quickly and mistook you for Locke lol.

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