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| | Harry Potter News Latest news and rumors about the Harry Potter world! | Vote for SS! 
04-09-2008, 11:42 AM
| | |  Win a weekend in London with the Tales of Beedle the Bard (UPDATE #2)
Amazon, the owners of one of only seven copies of the Tales of Beedle the Bard, are running a contest whereby one lucky fan can win a weekend in London, England, with the book. The book will apparently be accompanied by security guards!
The competition, entitled the Beedle the Bard Ballad Writing Contest, is open to those aged 13 & over. To qualify, you have to write a submission of 100 words or less (in English), in response to ONE of these questions;
-- What songs do wizards use to celebrate birthdays?
-- What other sports do wizards play besides Quidditch?
-- What have you learned from the Harry Potter series that you use in everyday life? Quote: |
"Customers have been anxious to see, touch and read this rare, unique, and absolutely beautiful piece of literature," said Russell Grandinetti, vice president of books at Amazon. "We're thrilled to be able to offer our customers a chance to head to London, don a pair of white gloves and be one of only a handful of people in the world to have read these amazing tales. And of course, given the rarity of the book, security guards are included."
| Entries will be accepted from April 9th through to April 22nd, in two age groups; 13 - 17 and 18+.
The contest is open to residents of 24 countries, including the U.K., U.S., Canada, Germany, Japan, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, India, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and China.
10 semifinalists will be chosen by a committee and from May 5th people can vote online for their favourite for a week. The final 2 entries will go head-to-head in a vote to decide the winner, who will be announced in mid May (May 22nd). Each finalist will receive a $1,000 gift certificate.
To enter, go here (entrants under 18 must get a parent or guardian to complete the entry form).
Thanks to UHP for the tip! UPDATE: In case you're wondering why your country isn't eligible, a representative from Amazon issued the following statement: Quote: |
We conducted research to determine our list of more than 20 countries, and focused on those countries where there are large English-speaking populations and where laws would permit the contest. Some countries are legally ineligible for these types of contests.
| Thanks to Blog Hogwarts for e-mailing! UPDATE #2: In response to the complaints about the age ranges, which exclude children, Amazon have said; Quote: |
They cite the US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Amazon says this act 'severely limits the nature of online contests that Amazon is able to run, where children under the age of 13 are eligible to enter. In order to comply with the law and still hold a contest that would be easy to understand and simple to enter for our customers, we decided to set the lower age limit at 13.'
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04-09-2008, 11:47 AM
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|    Italian and Fan Fiction Mod
Slytherin House ModChimaera
Location: in my own dreamworld Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 7,516
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Professor Alessia Nicoletta Lupa
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Boss Lady
Special Ops | Hogwarts Harpy | | Bimba di Serpeverde
*goes to write her ballad right now!*
YAY!!
Someone from SS MUST win!!! We are such a bunch of talented people! | 
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04-09-2008, 12:21 PM
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| | Augurey
Location: Stalking Edward Join Date: Dec 2005
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Katrina Adelia Devereux
First Year
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Gabriella Kayla Doucette
Magical Education |
*sigh*My country's not on the list  .Wish it was.......anyway, best of luck to all the SS writers! | |
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04-09-2008, 12:55 PM
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|  Portuguese ModeratorThestral
Location: Neverland Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 39,818
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Melina Fay Roscoe
Fourth Year
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Amber Christine Thatcher
Minister's Office | Potter’s Princess A+ FangGirl
 D'oh! My country's not on the list *headdesk*
I hope someone from SS wins. | |
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04-09-2008, 01:08 PM
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| | Doxy
Location: Canada Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 409
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Gwenavere
First Year |
I would love to have the chance to read the tales, but unfortunately, I wouldnt be able to write an essay even if my life depended on it lol | |
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04-09-2008, 01:32 PM
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| Formerly: Jezzabell Neville's SecretaryErkling
Location: under the bed Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 8,272
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Danielle Devouche
First Year | Nevilles Nerdy Girl Lame Ear Joke Queen
I am so going to enter!!! writing is my passion in life and if it can help me win this then yay!!!! | |
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04-09-2008, 02:54 PM
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|  BWFC/A&MWFC/STFC Pres
RGFC VPChimaera
Location: looking for lisa ^_^ Join Date: Mar 2008
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Ricco Santos
Fourth Year
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John Bond
Magical Transportation | Fan Club Keeper SuperCoolDudeMan
im gonna do mine on quidditch i know everything about it  | |
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04-09-2008, 02:57 PM
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|   Ministry RPG/FC Mod
LV/DEFC Prez/DP Journalist
Yearbook Head WriterOccamy
Location: "Eluding Becky" Join Date: Aug 2006
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Antonio Dumont
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Samantha Rose
Magical Education | SS Featured Writer Lovely Lady
Oh, how great! I definitely plan to enter! | |
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04-09-2008, 03:10 PM
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Hebrew Lang. Mod
FanFic EnthusiastClabbert
Location: Far away from you... Join Date: Apr 2007
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Jake Chatich
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My country isn't on there!! I got my hopes up!
It would be very nice if someone form SS won.
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04-09-2008, 03:11 PM
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| Twins: U No Poo Ramora
Location: Neverland... Join Date: Mar 2008
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Peter Plumb Jnr
First Year
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Peter Plumb Snr
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If anyone from ss goes for it... Good luck!!!!!!!  | |
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04-09-2008, 03:14 PM
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| BWFC/A&MWFC/STFC Pres
RGFC VP Chimaera
Location: looking for lisa ^_^ Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,610
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Ricco Santos
Fourth Year
Ministry RPG Name:
John Bond
Magical Transportation | Fan Club Keeper SuperCoolDudeMan
Yea... I've got a problem mine is 500 words   oops
i hope i can still win with that . | |
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04-09-2008, 03:47 PM
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| | Dementor
Location: Strawberries. Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 52,329
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OMG! I could go...
But it only a book....
So I won't....
*Wishes she could give her chance to someone else.* | |
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04-09-2008, 03:50 PM
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| | Hippocampus
Location: Potter's Photo Album Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 290
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Jo Moore
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im so entering that! | |
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04-09-2008, 03:50 PM
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| | Chimaera
Location: Lovess Becky <3 Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,501
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Blake Victoria Winchester
Fourth Year
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Evelyn Vixon Walker
Magical Education | Private Lion Potteriffic Keeper of Neville's Soul
Good Luck SS's 
Hope one of you gets it!! | |
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04-09-2008, 04:20 PM
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| | Jobberknoll
Location: Kentucky Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 474
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Susan Bones
Sixth Year
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Nicole Bones
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i know alot about he wizarding sports, i gotta enter this. Hope somebody from here wins it! | |
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04-09-2008, 04:26 PM
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| Wandering Regulus Faerie
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,875
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Mathi
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i'try too...
well good luck everybody!hope an SS'er wins it!! | |
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04-09-2008, 04:29 PM
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| | Ashwinder
Location: Denmark.. Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,592
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Ashley Noir
Fourth Year
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Sorena Evans Malietta
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Hmf.. I'm not 13, yet. Only 12.
Anyway, good luck everyone! | |
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04-09-2008, 04:41 PM
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| Eager Russian Learner Jobberknoll
Location: Poland ^^ Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 490
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Evangeline McHarris
Sixth Year |
I wish my country was on the list ;(
anyway it's amazing ;D | |
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04-09-2008, 05:23 PM
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| | Chizpurfle
Location: Forks, With Edward. Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 688
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Adalia Longbottom.
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Harmony Black.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RiddleMeThis  OMG! I could go...
But it only a book....
So I won't....
*Wishes she could give her chance to someone else.* | Only a book?
I'd love to have that chance,
-enters- | |
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04-09-2008, 07:04 PM
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|  Urdu Language Mod.Phoenix
Location: Not on SS till Jul 5 Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 15,812
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Fyodor Balouch
Third Year
Ministry RPG Name:
Xyntheshia Khan-Balouch
Department of Mysteries | Pwn'ed by James KasTan
As usual, my country's not on the list. -Shame, I really thought I could do this. -sigh-
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04-09-2008, 08:42 PM
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| | Hinkypunk
Location: In a house. =] Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 864
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Oh my gosh! I've been wanting to go to London so bad, and I'd die to see the book! And a $1000 gift card on top of that!? I'm entering. | |
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04-09-2008, 08:47 PM
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| P.k.a.: InTheirBadnessReign  Tonks FC Head AurorAbraxan
Location: I live in your eyes. Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,256
| wicked!green | | Monster Truckerr!
Mwahaha I am SO ENTERING! | 
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04-09-2008, 08:57 PM
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| Dan FC Co-Pressie Fwooper
Location: In a world with Dan Join Date: May 2006
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Lilly Young
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Keylee May
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I am so entering that. | |
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04-09-2008, 09:12 PM
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| | Poltergeist
Location: wif MUMMYWOMAN. <33 Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 17,540
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Terry Saunders
Sixth Year | G1GGL3R! *giggles* My GarBear
-dies-
Ohmigosh, wow!
It's an amazing oportunity. | |
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04-09-2008, 11:30 PM
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| Filipino Language Mod
DA President
FDFC Co-Pressie Thestral
Location: In a fairytale Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 35,713
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Jillian McGuffin
Third Year | Gryffindor Goddess
Oooh! I might just join, but we're already planning a trip to Europe in August...I just wonder when the winner will be able to go to England | |
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