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The DA's Weekly Newsletter
Editor: i m a potter fool 
Assistant Editors: Simple Muggle, and MC Hammer
August 7, 2006
Club News Sorry that it took me so long to get this week’s Plans out! I had less help this week. Quote: |
Originally Posted by Le The first Member of the week has been chosen!  Me!  I was chosen!  The next time, I am going to interview Oja for the post! | Member adds: HP News: Quote: |
Originally Posted by Lissydove) posted here by Le On the second night of 'An Evening with Harry, Carrie and Garp', J.K. Rowling answered some more questions from fans after reading the same passage from the night before. Members of Mugglenet were in attendence and have provided an outline of topics covered, including: Quote: |
There's more to Aunt Petunia than meets the eye, and we'll find out what's unique about her in book seven.
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Dumbledore IS really dead. "Everyone needs to move through the 5 stages of grief" and get past his death. She also apologizes to DumbledoreIsNotDead.com for ruining the purpose of their site.
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While taking a shower before the reading today, Jo said that she had come up with a different title for book seven that would work better than her current title. No word on which title will be used, though.
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Moderator Soledad O'Brien asked the three authors who from their books they'd invite to dinner. Stephen immediately said he'd invite Harry and Hermione.
While Jo is listing the characters who she'd invite to dinner, she names the trio but then pauses. The crowd begins to shout out other characters, but Jo responds, "I'm the only one who knows who lives through the series," accidentally implying that she could only list characters who make it through the final book. Her final two choices (after realizing what she said) were Dumbledore and Hagrid.
| You may find the complete list herewith a further report here.
Thanks to Mugglenet for the info! And taken from SS.com | Quote: |
Originally Posted by EmmaRiddle)-Posted here by Le In May it was announced that J.K.Rowling, Stephen King and John Irving would participate in charity readings at Radio City Music Hall, New York, in August, to benefit the Haven Foundation and Doctors Without Borders.
Prior to the first reading, that is due to happen tonight, (and is being attended by SS Staffers) Jo Rowling has arrived in New York and spoken at a press conference. In regards to book 7, she said, Quote:
"I feel quite liberated," she said.
"I can resolve the story now and it's fun in a way it wasn't before because finally I've reached my resolution, and I think some people will loathe it and some people will love it, but that's how it should be."
"We're working towards the end I always planned but a couple of characters I expected to survive have died and one character got a reprieve," she said, declining to elaborate.
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"I understand why an author would kill a character from the point of view of not allowing others to continue writing after the original author is dead," she added, leaving the door open to the worst fears of some fans -- that Harry could die.
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"When fans accuse me of sadism, which doesn't happen that often, I feel I'm toughening them up to go on and read John and Stephen's books," she said. "I think they've got to be toughened up somehow. It's a cruel literary world out there."
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Both Irving and King appealed to Rowling to not kill Harry at the end of the series.
Pictures from the conference can be seen here courtesy of HPANA. UPDATE: A full transcript from the conference can be found here courtesy of The Leaky Cauldron—Taken from SS.com. | Quote: |
Originally Posted by MC Hammer even though every HP fan in the world already knows this, it's still some thing to put in. 'Phoenix' filming info and pictures We have been informed that Order of the Phoenix filming took place last week in a forest in Burnham Beeches, England (Robin Hood was also partially filmed there). The scene in question is where Hagrid introduces his fifth year class to Thestrals.
Also, HP4U has a report from recent Movie 5 filming at Virginia Waters. This is the scene in which some Ministry of Magic employees attack Professor McGonagall with Stunning Spells outside Hagrid's hut (near the end of the book). You can view some interesting pictures, which includes shots of some of the cast, from the set here, and more details on the actual filming can be read below (spoiler alert). Coverage: Harry, Carrie, and Garp Night 2 We just left the second night of "An Evening with Harry, Carrie, and Garp" where JK Rowling answered some BIG questions for everyone. Here's the new facts:
- Other than Harry, Jo would most want to bring Hagrid into the real world.
- There's more to Aunt Petunia than meets the eye, and we'll find out what's unique about her in Book 7.
- Don't expect Dumbledore to pull a Gandalf.
- Dumbledore IS really dead. "Everyone needs to move through the five stages of grief" and get past his death. She also apologizes to DumbledoreIsNotDead.com for ruining the purpose of their site.
- Jo's future after Potter includes taking a long break from writing. She also plans to release a young children's book (currently half-written) that is shorter than any Potter novel.
- The librarians in the Potter novels have to be evil, otherwise the students would have nice librarians to help them find all the information they need. "Hermione wouldn't have to do any work!"
- Author Salman Rushdie, along with his son, came to ask, after a detailed theory, if Snape is good or bad. Jo replied that "your opinion was correct." Rushdie's opinion, unfortunately, was hard to follow.
- After being asked if there was one question fans should have asked by now but haven't, Jo couldn't reference any question in particular.
- While taking a shower before the reading today, Jo said that she had come up with a different title for Book 7 that would work better than her current title. No word on which title will be used, though.
- Stephen King said he was scared of Death Eaters, to which Jo replied, "I scared Stephen King."
- Moderator Soledad O'Brien asked the three authors who from their books they'd invite to dinner. Stephen immediately said he'd invite Harry and Hermione.
- While Jo is listing the characters who she'd invite to dinner, she names the trio but then pauses. The crowd begins to shout out other characters, but Jo responds, "I'm the only one who knows who lives through the series," accidentally implying that she could only list characters who make it through the final book. Her final two choices (after realizing what she said) were Dumbledore and Hagrid.
Whoopi Goldberg once again kicked off the night. Actor Tim Robbins introduced Stephen King, Stanley Tucci (starring in Devil Wears Prada) introduced John Irving, and Kathy Bates introduced Jo. All three of the writers read the same passages that they read last night.
UPDATE: Reader Kate sent us this report from last night. It includes some extra details on what Jo said regarding Book 7.
UPDATE 2: You can see two videos from last night here, thanks to Deepty.
UPDATE 3: Photos here. | Whew!! It took all day to get this issue together! Mom is mad now that I did no chores 
The DA thanks you for your efforts in the club. If you wish to put a small piece into the next newsletter please PM me.
Please, we ask that all things that are to be submitted must not be more then 25 words long, unless given special permission. For this, you must PM me, and make your request, at the beginning of the week. Also, please try your best to spell everything right, but we will edit to make sure anyway. Thanks again, and have a good week!
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08-09-2006, 11:34 PM
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08-13-2006, 11:43 PM
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The DA's Weekly Newsletter[/center] Editor: i m a potter fool
Assistant Editor: MC Hammer
August 13th 2006
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Originally Posted by Le I have some Newsletter news! Oja has informed me that she is assigning SimpleMuggle a different job. She is no longer an assistant editor. So, I am currently one assistant short I am afraid… If anyone would like to try out for the part, please do PM me. | Member adds: Quote: |
Originally Posted by tatewin Another surprise has been sprung in Tatewin's fanfic, with more to come as the story, "A Surprise Letter to Harry" winds toward its conclusion! All are welcome to come over to Character Stories and see what the lastest chapter holds and what surprises have been revealed! link | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Le Waha! And yes, of course, I have the link to the official DA fic! Written by our fabulous Ottery! *claps* Link --> CLICK ME! | HP News: Quote: |
Originally Posted by MC Hammer Confirmed: HBP movie release date Box Office Mojo is reporting that the sixth film, Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince, is set to be released on November 21st, 2008. WB has confirmed to us that this is indeed the actual release date. Let the countdown begin!
Steve Kloves will return to write the screenplay for HBP. A director has yet to be chosen. The fifth film, Order of the Phoenix, will hit theaters July 13th, 2007. Thank you Mugglenet for this info. | Quote: |
Originally Posted by MC Hammer Video of NYC charity reading MSN has now posted a complete video from the second night of "An Evening With Harry, Carrie, and Garp," a charity reading by JK Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving which took place recently in NYC. Enjoy! | The DA thanks you for your efforts in the club. If you wish to put a small piece into the next newsletter please PM me.
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The DA's Weekly Newsletter Editor: i m a potter fool
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Originally Posted by Le—EVERYONE READ!
Alright. I am getting into full ‘college-prep’ mode, and I have so much to do! I have to get my portfolio, resume, applications, and pluss I need to keep with my I really need some people to volunteer for the assistant position! If anyone thinks that the would be good at it, or just want to give it a try for a week or so, I would love them forever. I need all the volunteers I can get, so please do PM me. I would love to have a team of people to help gather the HP news. It is a pretty easy and fun job to be honest…
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Originally Posted by Oja We need another spam controler, activity officers and a Treasurer. These are the questions for the job.
officer contest:
1. How often are you online and how often will you post in the fan Club?
2. What kind of spell did Hermione put on the coins that informed the DA about the next meeting?
3. How many meetings did the DA have?
4. What does the DA stand for?
5. How many members does the DA have?
6. What did Luna say about the mistle toe?
7. Who decorated the requirement room?
8. How did Umbridge find out about the DA?
9. Who was the "Snitch"?
10. What is the job that you are applying for
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Originally Posted by Oja We have a new thread ( the Arena) we will RP there! Actually we will "fight". With spells and stuff! | Member adds: Quote: |
Originally Posted by Le We have a member birthday!! Happy birthday to The_Smartest_Witch! The 22nd is her birthday! Woo-Hoo!!! Happy Birthday, Laura!!!  | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Le Hehe, our lufferly co-pressie has a new ff!  Linkish--> Click! | HP News: Quote: |
Originally Posted by Le 
'Driving Lessons' US rating
Driving Lessons was recently given a PG-13 by the MPAA for language, sexual content and some thematic material. The film will hit North American theaters on October 13th. Earlier this year, the movie was rated "15" in the UK, where it will be released on September 4th. | Quote: |
Originally Posted by EmmaRiddle In a new interview with the Daily Record, Julie Walters, aka Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has told how she once feared for her character's life.
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"A story went around not so long ago that I was an avid reader of the Harry Potter books, and that I rushed to the bookshop every time a new one appeared on the shelves. Well, it's not quite true.
"What happened was that someone once spotted me rifling through the new book at a store - know what had happened? I'd heard the rumour that one of the characters was going to be killed off by JK Rowling, and I was just checking on my insurance.
"I came to the words 'Mrs Weasley', realised that she wasn't the one who died and felt very relieved as a result. The work goes on."
"Someone said to me recently that, as Mrs Weasley, I seemed to shout a lot. I said to them 'Look, if you were the mother of all those boys, and you lived in a house like that, you would shout a lot too. You would have to shout just to make yourself heard'."
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Julie describes Rupert as "a very fine actor", adding: "He has great comic timing, and a terrific screen presence as well as a marvellous sense of humour.
"I love the time that I'm in his company. He is a terrible giggler. He sees or hears something funny, and he's away. I see his shoulders start to twitch and I'm off too.
"But he's grown up so much in the last few years."
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Additionally, she relays a tale from the 'Philosopher's Stone' premiere.
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"At the premiere of the first Harry Potter film, my husband Grant turned to me, pointed at the three young stars, and said 'Look at them, poor things'.
"They were on the red carpet, there were camera flashes going off all over the place, and they were just kids. Grant said 'They look like three little rabbits, caught in the headlights of an on coming car'.
"A few years on and they now have assurance and poise. But not in that sort of pushy 'look at me' way."
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The article also says that Julie is to start filming for 'Order of the Phoenix' soon. The interview goes on to talk about her other projects, including 'The Ruby In The Smoke' (in which she stars alongside Billie Piper), 'Becoming Jane' and her newest novel, Maggie's Tree - which is about three British performers living in New York. | Quote: |
Originally Posted by EmmaRiddle) Posted here by Le In the second part of his interview with Pottercast (The Leaky Cauldron's podcast), Matthew Lewis has discussed his character Neville Longbottom, with particular emphasis on the new hairdo that he has in 'Order of the Phoenix'. The curtains, as they're known in this country, were first seen in the scene that was performed by Dan, Rupert, Emma and Matthew for the Queen's 80th Birthday party in June.
The interview can be listened to by going here. Below is a summary of what Matt said.
- Matt says Neville's hair is how it is because of a new hairdresser, who just chose it as you saw it at the Queen's Handbag sketch. Matt said he was horrified by the new haircut (said he missed the long locks), but eventually did get over it, then showed it to David Heyman and David Yates, who gave their approval.
- Matt says that he's not sure what's going to happen in the Department of Mysteries scenes, so he hasn't prepared himself for it yet.
- He talks about script revisions and how, as a fan, he does get annoyed if things are cut out, but realises that not everything can be kept in the final project. He says he gives input about his character, taking into consideration what was written in the book (talking to David Yates about scenes where he could add a thing or two), trying to add canon bits that were taken out of the screenplay to keep it more in-tune with what was written in the text.
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Originally Posted by EmmaRiddle) posted here by Le Dan and Katie talk OotP
Mid-Day, an Indian newspaper, has published a new interview with David Yates, Dan Radcliffe and Katie Leung in which they talk about 'Order of the Phoenix'.
Quote: Harry gets his first kiss in the film; how did you approach the scene?
David: Most of the crew working on these films has been working with Daniel (Harry Potter) since he was little and the day we shot the kiss, they gathered around the monitor.
They needed to see this moment, experience it, because for them, Daniel was really as much a son, because they’ve seen him go through all these changes as he’s growing up.
And they got quite emotional watching his first kiss, it was a very interesting experience and I wanted make it feel as real and truthful as possible. We did many, many, many takes and it’s very tender and loving, as the first kiss should be.
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Quote: Is Daniel a good kisser?
Katie: Yes, Daniel is a good kisser, I really enjoyed it
| Quote: Could he talk about the romantic aspect in the film?
Dan: Obviously it sort of had its beginnings in the fourth film. And this time I would say it comes to fruition. It was great, the kissing scene was great, it was good, and it was a lot of fun.
How does he respond to Katie saying he was a good kisser?
Dan: My God. It was fun; me and Katie – we were awkward and nervous at first but once we got it, it was fine.
On which take did he get it?
Dan: Probably on the thirtieth.
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There are also descriptions of the props and a scene that was being shot during the set visit;
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Coming upon Grimmauld’s Place, I notice a tapestry with the design of Sirius Black’s family tree; this, I am told, is designed by J K Rowling herself.
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The scene being shot is outdoors on a bridge with a blue screen behind; it involves Dan, Rupert, Emma and Matthew and Evanna. The director calls for the 15th take before dismissing the actors. Daniel is the first to walk off the set. He explains the scene.
"It’s all slightly hysterical today because I’ve been back for sort of a month and a half filming but it’s Emma’s first day. And Rupert had about a month or so off, so everyone’s sort of a little bit hysterical that is why we were laughing. I also tripped over Rupert.
We’re doing a scene that leads into the final act of the film where Umbridge has been taken off into the forbidden forest and we reconvene with Ron, Neville, Luna and Ginny.
Then we all go off to fight Bellatrix LeStrange and Voldemort. So it’s trying to carry over the intensity from the last scene into this one, but we’ll get there.”
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Dan also talks about his upcoming role in Equus and says he's taking a year out from school next year.
Source: DanRadcliffe.com | The DA thanks you for your efforts in the club. If you wish to put a small piece into the next newsletter please PM me.
Please, we ask that all things that are to be submitted must not be more then 25 words long, unless given special permission. For this, you must PM me, and make your request, at the beginning of the week. Also, please try your best to spell everything right, but we will edit to make sure anyway. Thanks again, and have a good week!
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08-24-2006, 03:27 PM
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Love the newsletter, Le! Thanks so much for all of the news updates!
If you ever need anything, please let me know. I love to help out the club!
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08-24-2006, 03:36 PM
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08-29-2006, 12:38 AM
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Co Editors: Le (I m a potter fool ) and Cutler (MC Hammer) Assistant Editors: Shannon (r+h4ever1) August 27, 2006 Quote: |
Originally Posted by LE We are pleased to announce that we have one new member of the newsletter! Shannon has been appointed as new assistant editor!  Likewise, our old assistant has been raised to Co-Editor, so congrats to both of them! *claps* Now, we are still one assistant short, so please continue to apply by filling out this form: - How often are you online?
- What times are you usually online? (Please state your time zone-- ie: EST, ect.)
- During the first DA meeting, how many times did Harry walk around the Room of Requirement before he decided he had to walk past Cho and Marietta? If you do not know off hand look it up in the book, but please state that you did so, do not lie.
- Please write a paragraph on a topic that interests you.
Please have all applications submitted by Thursday, August 31st, so we can announce the two winners next week's Newsletter. Thank you! |
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Originally Posted by Le—Sorcerer’s Assistant Applications Needed i-who-must-not-be-named, our resident Sorcerer, is in need of assistants for the up-coming RP! He is making a list of people who are interested in applying for the posts. So if you are interested, have a question, comment, or just want to pester him PM our friendly-neighborhood sorcerer, i-who-must-not-be-named! | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Le—Sorcerer’s Assistant Applications Needed The contest itself will begin on the 7th of September, so PM him now! |
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Originally Posted by LE Haha!! I have finally updated my Fan fic!!  | Quote: |
Originally Posted by LE I have two places that I would like you to visit: Silly Sillier | Quote: |
Originally Posted by LE And as always: here is the link to the official DA FanFic Linkie | HP News: Quote: |
Originally Posted by r+h4ever1 Mugglenet reports that the beloved "Weasley is Our King!" Quidditch scene and storyline may not be featured in the 'Order of the Phoenix' movie. There is also some speculation as to whether any Quidditch will be featured. | Quote: |
Originally Posted by r+h4ever1 Originally Posted by Mugglenet We've been informed that there is no storyline in the movie surrounding Ron's Quidditch hardships, nor has there been any filming on broomsticks done by Rupert. We're led to believe that this means there will be no Quidditch in the fifth film at all. This information has neither been confirmed nor denied by WB. Therefore, until we receive more information, this is to be taken as a rumor. Thanks to cheeky_weasley for the tip! | Quote: |
Originally Posted by EmmaRiddle Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson have both achieved amazing results in recent exams. Dan has obtained 3 As at As Level and Emma has obtained 10 GCSE's; including 8 A*s and 2 As. Congratulations to the both of them! Thanks to kazzer123 for the tip! |
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Originally Posted by EmmaRiddle Along with co-stars Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson, Matthew Lewis also recently received great exam results. Matt passed 4 As Level exams in English Language, Theology, Psychology and General Studies. He achieved 2 Bs and 2 Cs. Matt said, "We had tutors on set but it becomes a bit fractured." His celebrations were, however, cut short, as he says, "I went to London an hour later to go filming the next day." A scan showing Matt with his results can be seen here courtesy of HPANA. Congratulations Matt! | The DA thanks you for your efforts in the club. If you wish to put a small piece into the next newsletter please PM me.
Please, we ask that all things that are to be submitted must not be more then 25 words long, unless given special permission. For this, you must PM me, and make your request, at the beginning of the week. Also, please try your best to spell everything right, but we will edit to make sure anyway. Thanks again, and have a good week! | |
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Great newsletter, Le! And thank you once again for having the confidence in me to make me the Assistant Editor. You do an excellent job and give your all for this fan club. For that, we could not be more grateful!
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