Harry Potter fans, we sincerely hope you’re sitting down for this…
This announcement we’re about to share with you is not a hoax.
And, to be honest, it’s the best news we’ve heard from a Harry Potter-related person since Emma Watson’s kickass speech about feminism at the UN earlier this year. Okay… Okay… Prepare yourselves.
J.K. Rowling is releasing 12 new Harry Potter short stories in the lead up to Christmas.
Yes, seriously.
You took the words right out of our mouths, Ron.
After years of rumours, we can finally jump up and down, pop open a bottle of champagne and sing out to the world.
Because she’s answered our prayers – Harry Potter isn’t over. It will NEVER be over.
Mark this date in your calendars, people: December 12. The first story will be published on Pottermore.com, followed by a new story every day until the 25th.
The details are a little vague at the moment, but what we do know is that the series will touch on “moments from Half-Blood Prince, shiny gold Galleons and even a new potion or two,” as J.K. Rowling explained in an fan newsletter.
Thanks, Snape. We lost it there for a minute.
And, according to The Telegraph, one of the short stories will be all about everyone’s favourite villain, Draco Malfoy.
We’re ready.
Top Comments
Um, obviously you guys don't understand how Pottermore works...I am a member and got the email this is quoted from, and the "shiny gold Galleons" refer to the in-game money system (i.e. players will receive more coins), and the "potions" are in-game potion-making. These are not all short stories - do your research so fans like me on Pottermore don't get disappointed whenthey realise they won't be getting the 12 short stories you've just said they will!
*Sigh* muggles...
The general media doesn't seem to get Pottermore. Some of the 12 pieces won't even be short 'stories', but information tidbits that pop up all over Pottermore, and have been since its inception. They're all excited about these 12, without even realising that there are HEAPS of them.
Filed under Mama Mia Fluff? This is not fluff! This is breaking news!