Okay, so here is what I'm thinking.  Once before, we came up with some really great questions for JKR with the idea that we'd send one big board letter and see what sort of response we could get.  The hitch was that it never actually got mailed (Chris! ) and it was so close to the release of book 5 that we didn't actually expect a lot of response.

So, here is what I propose.  Let's try again.  I'll take on the job of getting the letter together and will get everyone's questions put together in what will be a organized fashion (I hope) and mail it off.  Let's use this thread for listing everyone's questions.

I'll leave this thread open for additions for two weeks.  That means you can add questions for the letter until March 21 (I'll give everyone that weekend to get things in).  After that, I'll put them together and mail them off.

Waddaya think?

The reason I like it is that you are far more responsible then me by a long shot. This one may actually get sent lol!!!

Okay, I think we should start this off by going threw the threads that were going around here with the questions that were not answered (or ones you are hoping for a better answer from). That would be a good start I think.

I think the next step would to be gather up the Message Board Theories threads that MadEye had going and pull them apart and see what questions we can get from them that havn't since been answered directly, or even indirectly.

Now in the mean time from pulling all of those together, I would like to make a sugestion to anyone writting a question. If in all likelyhood she is more likely to answer it indirectly rather then give the plot away, try and word it so you aren't looking for a direct answer but want clues or even ideas of when and where we can learn the answer to things. That's what I did with my vampire question (That wasn't asked!!!). I think I still want to add the question in. She practicaly said Snape is not a vampire, but the way mine was worded she could go a little further in explaining why all the hints are there then how she answered on the chat. That's just an example of what I mean about wording the question carefully.

Also, Sandy, when you send it I would sugest sending it to all of the fan addresses that Muggle Net has up (Where I got the address to send it to her in the first place). They had more then one address. This way it may be quicker for her to answer because for our luck you may send it to one address and it may take a month for her to receive it as apposed to another address which may take a week. Know what I mean?

Brilliant idea Sandy, here's my questions:

Why had Fred and George never noticed Peter on the map? Scabbers was Percy's pet and Ron's.

How did Scabbers come to Percy's possession? Please tell me they didn't pay for that!

The other Slytherin boy who had seen the Thestrals in Hagrid's class - who had he seen die? (Was in Theodore Nott by chance?)

Is Blaise Zambini a boy or a girl?

Will the next DADA be a new character as tradition or will it be a character from before? (Lupin?)

Does Dumbledore keep relawney employed for her protection? Could Voldemort access the prophesy from her via Legilimency?

Is Snape a Pureblood?

EDIT: Narc, I hope you see this.  I recently had to look up Blaise Zabini in the Lexicon.  (All hail the Lexicon!) and due to some pronouns and the gender of some descriptors in some translations, they determined that Blaise is, indeed, a male student.  Personally, I'm not sure why this is a big mystery.  I do know a guy named Blaise.

Okay, I did an edit to Narc's post, but maybe I should just do a reply.

Narc, I mentioned what I read about Blaise.  MadEye, about the dementors... someone can double-check me and certainly, I will double check our questions against what she said in this latest chat interview, but I believe she said we would learn about the dementors in book 6.

Okay, Sandy! Since nobody is looking at this thread, I'm gathering quesstions together myself to add to it. ...May I also sugest renaming this thread somthing like "Submit Your Questions to JK Now!" Or something along those lines.</P>

P.S. ...Sandy, would you mind just reading everything over before you add it, so I don't have any typos, since everybody likes to make a point in pointing them out to me lol?</P>

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What happens to Animagi wizard's clothes? Does it transform with them? ~Narcissa~

Centaurs are considered half-human, half horse. What is the origin to that? ~Narcissa~

That question brings me to the tradition Giant question. Hagrid asked Maxime if it was her mother or father. CAN it be a father? :S ~Narcissa~ (I added this just to see if she will dare to humor us with an answer. If not then oh well.)</P>

Mark Evans. Everybody I know who is into Harry Potter has discussed this one topic until I just want to kick them for bringing it up. I was surprised to see out of the most over talked about topic, it was not a question asked in the online chat you participated in. So, dispite so many people being sick of hearing other people talk about it (including myself), I'll ask just in hopes for something concreet enough to stop curiosety (And so I can tell people to stop talking about it since I would know the answer once you answered it.). What is the deal with that character Dudley beat up? Is he related in ANY way, shape, or form to Lily and Harry? Most people over look it since Harry was said to not have any relitives other then the Dursleys. But at the same time, the other half of people say you wouldn't put in a name that happens to be his mother's madin name (no matter how common a name it may be) without some form of a family tie we don't know about it yet. Are people reading way too much into it, or is this something we can expect to be answered? ~The Great Keyca~</P>

Was there any significance to the name Mark Evans? - The ministry said that Harry was the only wizard living in Little Whinging but would he have counted as a wizard as he is only 10? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

We know you are enjoying your time writting book 6, and we are happy to hear it. Enjoying writting the book will only make it a better read as apposed to something you havn't enjoyed writting. You also, at one point, said that it is just flowing right out of you (may have what you said a little different, which is why I didn't quote it...). Now, obviously not counting any other second or third drafts, and editing and everything after that, but how far into the book would you estimate have already written for your first draft? ~The Great Keyca~</P>

You have said that we would not need a prolouge to be written after you finish this series. Now my question is not about if we would need it or not, but what you want to do. I'm wondering if you would like to write one just for the additonal reading material? Kind of like a single book or evan a series based on the past Order of the Phoenix, and their attempts, or maybe Tom & Hagrid's stay at Hogwarts, or probably the one that more people would want, a story on James' stay at Hogwarts? Like I said, obviously not neccecery since you said we won't need one, but besides for what would be needed, would you be interested in doing something to that effect after the Harry Potter series is indeed concluded? ~Keyca, The Rambler...~</P>

Is Neville under a memory charm? ~Lilys_Eyes~</P>

Does Nevilles toad trevor have any particular use, other than his pet? ~Lilys_Eyes~</P>

What is Nevilles Uncle Algea like? ( He held Neville out a window, he can't be that great of a guy) Was he associated with the Death eaters? ~Lilys_Eyes~ ...(Lily, I changed "What he associated..." to "Was he associated..." because I figured that is what you meant.)</P>

Percy, & Scabbers. We were wondering why Hogwarts let Percy and also Ron bring Scabbers to school, since it is not either a cat, toad, or owl. Also, for a rat like Scabbers to come into possesion by a family like the Wheeslys, well that can't be an accident. That had to have happened for a reason other then coincedence. Are we correct at guessing that, and will we find anything out about that in time? ~Asked be Sevie, & Lilys_Eyes. Reworded by The Lousy Keyca since he lost the original question...~</P>

In the online chat you participated in, someone asked you if there would be a new Minister of Magic. My spin on the question is, would the Minister be from where Harry & Co. are from? I ask this because in Goblet of Fire I remember there being Ministers from each country. Now, to add to the question, this new Minister, any chance it's Mr. Wheesly? I ask because Ron has this untapped uncanny ability to seem to predict things. In the Mirror of Erised he saw himself with numerous things. He has now gotten all of them except for what he has yet to have the opertunity to occomplish. Then later on in Order of the Phoenix, Ron says that Gryfindore had as much of a chance at winning the Quidditch cup as his father did of becoming the next Minister. Forshaddowing, or coincedence? ...Before I end that question, I would like to also state that it said that a true seer is VERY rare, from what I've read in your books. Any chance Ron may be in the early stages of discovering a path to becoming a true seer? ~The Great Keyca~</P>

Could you please tell us something specific about Snape and his past that we don't already know? ~Sevie~</P>

Can I borrow a few million dollars? ~Sevie~</P>

I was wondering about some details in the feud ebtween Snape and Lupin. For example, would you care to shed some light on the whole vampire/werewolf subject? In a lot of stories, fictional and supposed legends, vampires and werewolves are considered enemies. Now we see a lot of points in your stories that sugest Snape being a vampire, that a lot of people have caught onto, and talk about online. My major part of this question is if we will find out one way or another in the stories if Snape is indeed a vampire. The other "layer" to this question is about how you, in your stories, have vampires and werewolves play out. Friendly, enemies, or like normal humans, depending on each personality and if they clash with each other when it comes to individuals. Now I'm not looking for a definate answer as to if Snape is a vampire, because if it is no or if it is a yes verdict would probably give away too much in your eyes. What I'm looking for is if we see in the books if that topic will be touched, if so then when and where, and if not then why not since their is so much evidence pointing as to he is. Now if it is a no he is not, I'm not looking for why isn't he one, but why throw so much in our face and then not even mention it once? ...I will say that that question was written by me and submitted to be used for the online chat, but was not used. Another person asked you about a connection with Snape and Vampires, and you answered it. But I feel I can still get a worth while answer from this question reguardless. I would also like to add to the question this: You tend to mention things, and then make them appear later on in the story, or later in the series. Vampires have been mentioned in the past, so I was wondering that even if Snape is not a vampire, will we see one or more before the series ends? ~Keyca~</P>

What can you tell us about Lily's wand?  In book one, when Harry first met Ollivander and purchased his wand, Ollivander said Lily's wand was good for charms work and James' was good for transfiguration.  We have seen how skilled James was (a self-trained animagus).  Did Lily have some specific skills with charms and, if so, what? ~Sandstorm Sandy~</P>

In book two, Professor Lockhart acts out curing a werewolf with the Homorphus Charm. You then said that all the things Lockhart said he had done had actually been done, only by different people, so does this mean there is a cure for werewolves and that there may be hope for Remus Lupin? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

About the marauders map, how does it know who to show on the map seeing as otherwise there would be over a thousand moving dots... also, how can you tell which floor someone is on if it is a birdseye view?If it isn't a birdseye view, how could you tell where abouts on a floor someone was? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

When is the next book out and what is it called? ~Everyone on the face of the planet...And Michele Lupin~</P>

If you were to give tips for someone to get into writing and getting their stuff published, what would it be? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

If Kreacher hated Sirius so much that he left when he was ordered but hadn't been given clothes, why hadn't he left before hand. It was said that a house elf can only leave when given clothes but Harry reminded them that Dobby left, so why hadn't Kreacher? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

Will Harry be continuing Occlumency in the next book? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

It has been said that the last word in the seventh book will be scar. Seeing an interview with you, you said that the last chapter of book seven is an epilogue to say what happened to all the characters afterwards, so is the last word of the epilogue scar, or is it the last word of the chapter before.... or, is the scar rumour just that, a rumour? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

Will Sirius's name ever be cleared despite the unfortunate fact that he's dead? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

Why did Fred and George never see the name Peter Petigrew on the Marauder's map when they had it in their posession, as Percy and Ron both had him at Hogwarts. ~Michele Lupin~</P>

Can Squibs really see dementors or was Mrs Figg lying? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

What else can a Squib do that a muggle can't? ~The Great Keyca~</P>

Do you ever look around the net to read the Fanfiction your fans have written about Harry Potter? Or visited any of the discussion boards to read what your fans think? ~Michele Lupin~</P>

With the last question being said, is there any fanfics you would recomend reading to pass the time in between book 5 & 6's release? I'm sure if you recomended a fic you thought decent enough to carry a name like Harry Potter that the author would be extatic (I don't write, so I'm not trying to suck up). Also, would you read a fanfic if it was sugested to you? <STRONG><EM>(Insert fanfics that board members have written here, Sandy, lol!)</EM></STRONG> ~The Great Keyca~</P>

Who will be the DADA in the next book? ~Narcissa~</P>

What is the title and aproximate length? ~Narcissa~</P>

Will there be more deaths? ~Narcissa~</P>

WHY did you kill Sirius? Couldn't you have killed Hermione instead?? ~Narcissa with half of the readers she has talked to waiting for a responce on ther Hermione half...~</P>

Why did they choose Dan to play Harry Potter? People picture Harry Potter as extremely scawney and well undernurished. Dan looks about average. Compaired to the actual Harry from description, Dan could almost be considered fat. ~LilMissMalfoy, The Great Keyca, & everyone else on the net who has seen the movie and isn't in love with either Dan or Tom...~</P>

Is Blaise Zabini male or female because i have got no idea... ~Idril.Tinuviel~</P>

Where did Hagrid take Harry for almost 24 hours the night Harry's parents were killed? ~Dad-Eye~</P>

How did Tom Riddle figure out that he was the heir and how did he find the chamber? ~Dad-Eye~</P>

When did the ministry start the Underage Magic Use act? Okay, I know this isn't a burning question, but the comments about Lily turning teacups into toads at home keeps coming up in our online conversations. ~Dad-Eye~ (Dad-Eye, I added ..."in our online conversations." to the end of your question so she doesn't missinterpret as she keeps bringing it up, which may confuse her since she doesn't lol.)</P>

How do muggle parents send gifts and letters to their kids at Hogwarts? Why did Hagrid use Hedwig, instead of any other owl, to send letters to Harry during the first year? Also, mail seems to be mostly sent and retrieved by the owl that belongs to that particular wizard. How does the owl know that someone has a letter for his master? ~Dad-Eye~</P>

How long had Quirrel been teaching DADA before Harry got there? ~Dad-Eye~</P>

What house was Dumbledore in when/if he attended Hogwarts? Was he in charge of any particular house when he was a teacher? What other teaching positions did he hold as a teacher, besides transfiguration? ~Dad-Eye~</P>

Have you met Danniel Radcliffe? Isn't he cute? <giggle> ~Dad-Eye~</P>

You had Lord Voldemort say in book one that both Harry and James were his target. In the fifth book, however, you leave James out of the prophecy and instead say that Neville was the other of Voldemort's possible targets. Is there a reason for this contradiction or was it even a contradiction? ~Helen Wulfgar~</P>

What do the gum wrappers mean. ~MadTacoQueen, or MadEye~</P>

Do all death eaters have the dark mark, and does Dumbledore check for the mark before admitting people to the Order. ~MadTacoQueen, or MadEye~</P>

What happens to the soul-sucked? ~MadTacoQueen, or MadEye~ ...Besides being elected or appointed to government? ~Added to question by Thessaly~</P>

Is a person's animagus form, and patronus form the same animal? Also, I remember in PoA, one of the characters (either Lupin or Black, can't remember which one) said "so and so was USUALLY a so and so." Can't remember which person they were talking about, I don't have my copy of the book on hand to look up. Does this mean you could pick the animal form? If you can't pick the animal form, and it is based on your personality, does that mean as your personality changes the animal may be different as well? ~The Greatly Confused Keyca~</P>

Should Hermione be aging faster then the other characters physically? In PoA she used the time-turner countless times. But she only went backwards, not forwards. So, theoreticaly if you go back an hour and stay there, then you are really an hour older then you should be. Right now Hermione should probably be almost a year older based on how many times she used it. Am I correct to think that? ~The Correctly Aged Keyca~</P>

Why is it that you take so bloody long to write a book? Can't we set deadlines again, so that the series is done before my children are born?(and reading them?) ~Locke~</P>

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It's okay, take out what you want to take out. And I know you were kidding about the questions, but I felt like adding them anyway. Figured maybe out of all the questions I'd add some that are humerus to lighten the mood instead of just badgering her for questions.

As for the nicknames, I don't expect her to know where the heck they came from. That was just for a laugh for me. If you want to take the nicknames out, take them out (But take every nickname out since you didn't like the idea, not just yours because you didn't like it, yeah I noticed that lol.).

Chris, I'm actually closing the thread (well, I'll ignore the thread) starting on the 20th.  That will give everyone the weekend to get last things in.

Truth?  I will probably cut questions about the movies.  As Narc pointed out, she proclaims to like the movies and there would be nothing gained by questioning her judgement.  So, Locke, you might want to submit a different question.

As for number, yeah, 300 questions will be a problem.  Try to keep them to your most important issues.  Fewer, higher quality questions are more likely to get some sort of favorable response than zillions of varying quality.

I will post a copy of the letter on the board before I actually mail it.  Give me a few days to write it well (and don't bug me about it in the meantime!!! ).  That way, if you feel I have missed something truly critical, we can work that out.

Sandy, want me to try and see if I still have that other interview I never ended up sending? Dispite most of the questions being answered in OotP, and in the online chat, I'm sure not every singe question was answered. Kind of give those questions from people a chance since they went threw the trouble of writting them up for the first interview that I never ended up sending (go me, I'm an idiot, yay!).

Yeah, if you have it, Chris, email it to me.

What are your laws in the wizerding world regarding wizerds and witches who wish to opperate a muggle moter vehicle (some examples are automobiles, air planes, trains, & boats but are not limited to those vehicles)? We know from when Mr. Wheesly got them for the transportation to Hogwarts that the Ministry has automobiles. We also know that Sirius had the motercycle that could fly, and that Mr. Wheesly had the flying car that could turn invisible. I realize to put charms on them the way that was done is probably breaking some law or another, but to own an operate a normal muggle vehicle, what would be the neccevery steps in doing it legally? And to add onto that question, what are the penalties for breaking such laws by adding charms and being found out? Also, say a wizerd is pulled over by a muggle officer of the law, are they subject to Muggle laws on moving violations, or are they voided out and punished within their own Ministry's law system? And to end this question, I would like to ask if we would ever see some form of this humerous outcome (probably not humerous for the character obviously, but I can't see that not being written in a funny way for the reader)? ~From Keyca, MadEye, Dad-Eye, Narcissa, Riley, & Samantha~

You know, Sev, I've always wondered about that letter. I don't know why I didn't think of that. I like it!

And for the last person who posted (Oops, didn't look at the name), that's something I should have added to my question. Wish I thought to ask if he is part vampire if not all in it. Good idea to add that!

As a note, you all have until tomorrow evening to post your questions.  I don't think this is a problem as pretty much everyone already has.

As soon as I have a letter ready, I'll post it.

In addition to the very last question, can you also make that question ask how many outcomes their are that are worse then death and to describe them? Word it however you want. I'm too tired to bother myself lol.

Oh, and that other thread that was brought back from the dead about the copywritten HP titles, ask if they were copywritten to be used or to throw us off, and ask whish titles may be used in the future. Again to tired to really word that good.

YIKES!  Lots of questions to sort through!

Okay, this thread is closed now.  I will start working on a letter and I will post the finished product before I send it.

Just being impatient and wondeirng if you made up the letter yet and if it's ready to post?

(You can yell at me if you want since you did say you'll post it when it's ready. I'm just hyper and impatient if that counts for anything, which it probably doesn't lol!)