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Pottermore Web Site launches on July 31

by Grace22

J.K. Rowling has created Pottermore, a free to use Web site taking readers right into Hogwarts, as a way of thanking her fans. To be launched on July 31, Harry Potter’s birthday, the site gives users access to roam in Harry's world, to uncover back stories and other additional material written by Rowling, including her notes from the time of first writing the stories as well as those written subsequently. “Find your house by answering random questions posed by the sorting hat” and “choose your own wand from Ollivander’s" are just two of the activities. Fans can join in by submitting comments, drawings and other content.

When the whole site goes live in October it will house a shop, the exclusive outlet for digital audiobooks and e-books, which can be accessed on any platform. This brings to an end the long standing speculation about the digital future of the original titles. “Ebooks are here to stay,” Rowling said. “I love books but downloading ebooks is miraculous especially for travel and especially if you have kids. I feel great about taking Harry into this new media.”

POTTERMORE by J. K. Rowling

Comments

Submitted by baifamily2 on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 11:31am

Cool!

Submitted by racoonacon1236 on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 12:17pm

My grandma brought me an article about this site from the new your times! I was so excited, and now I await the sites arrival.

Submitted by hcf on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 2:08pm

Seriously, how smart is JK Rowling?! This sounds amazing! We just went down to Universal Studios and felt like we were in the book (or the movies). Can't wait!

Submitted by bluefire325 on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 4:42pm

Harry Potter is the best series for kids and adults. I suggest you read it with your parents or kids or even by yourself.

Submitted by jaegerla on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 5:18pm

I'm glad to hear the big reveal was that she's creating this website and not writing another book. Looking forward to messing around with it!

Submitted by elfchild9 on Sun, 06/26/2011 - 10:08pm

This sounds like a major attraction for fans. I wonder how extensive it'll be, and how much of a "community" feel vs. encyclopedia style?

Submitted by veroandzach on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 12:18pm

never really got into this whole potter mania thing. maybe one day i'll give it a chance...

Submitted by Meginator on Sat, 07/02/2011 - 9:32am

The best part is that she's keeping the e-books open to any platform. It's much appreciated.

Submitted by adimarzo on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 10:16pm

It will be nice to have an "official" site where all of the Harry Potter fans can come together.

Submitted by kittenkat101 on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 10:58pm

I had no idea this existed. Thanks for letting us know! Even though the last movie is coming out the 15th, there will still be more Potter info!

Submitted by adimarzo on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 9:40am

I just signed up on the website. Would be fun to get to preview the site!

Submitted by Zhengyang1022 on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 9:42am

cool!

Submitted by readingking on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 8:14pm

cool

Submitted by mingtecheng on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 4:20pm

cool

Submitted by brady.emmett@g… on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 9:09pm

I'm guessing I didn't get an invite to Pottermore. Oh well, the first lucky million can have fun!

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