Andrew Wheeler sums it up so I don’t have to. Save one: New York Times oped by Lost’s Damon Lindelof.
Ron writes prize-winning fanfic! Harry gets pregnant by Salazar Slytherin! Gerbils!
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Harry Potter and the Hype of Ages
Security on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows isn’t being taken lightly. Printing plants hired extra guards, the printed books are kept in locked boxes, but nothing beats this:
Bloomsbury refused to send the manuscript to Scholastic electronically because it feared that it would be intercepted. Instead, Mark Seidenfeld, the American publisher’s lawyer, travelled to Britain to pick it up and, on his return journey, protected it from prying eyes by sitting on it.
Sounds like a lousy way to spent a transatlantic flight…
The Potterdämmerung approaches!
- Rowling tells BBC: “Scar is quite near the end, but it’s not the last word.”
- Stephen King on the end of Harry Potter
- New York Times: Five Ways to End Harry Potter
- ABC: Two characters die. Just two?
Order of the Pheonix
I refuse to believe this is for real
Higher than average whinging is expected in the wake of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, yes. But a helpline?
Retailers fear that the ending of the series and the accompanying deaths could cause such level of distress among fans that Waterstone’s, a major bookseller, are planning to set up a helpline for readers.
Because no beloved character has ever died in fiction before. Quick, hide the Russian literature section! (via fandom lounge)
Department of the Oblivious Daily Bulletin
Harry Potter has reached cult phenomenon status. Next time: People seem to like this whole Star Wars thing, aye? (via fandom lounge)
Potter, Potter, Potter!
As we approach the Potterdämmerung, the event which will result in all of fandom erupting into a mighty flame war that will bring about the end of the internets, it’s important to remember a few key things:
1. Your first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone could be worth up to $18,000.
2. Spoilers and speculation are everywhere. If you wish to avoid them, stop going outside, unplug your TV, computer, and any other magical or mundane devices that facilitate communication.
3. Acquire the book as soon as possible. Although it does mean venturing out into the uncontrolled, spoiler-filled world, attending a midnight book release party is your best bet.
4. For Snape’s sake, Don’t panic.