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arieltelsa · 28th June 2008, 06:50 PM

I actually did meet JK Rowling.. I won that contest back in october to go to New York to see her read. When I got up to meet her I sort of blithered and told her I loved her. Yeahhh.

But seriously, I've always had these two questions I really want the answers to. How did James and Lily (and Frank and Alice) "thrice-defy" Voldemort? And what were the two times Slughorn took Felix Felicis?

What would you ask her?

Grimward · 28th June 2008, 10:42 PM

Which book part does she most regret seeing cut from its counterpart movie, and which movie scene was least faithful to her vision as depicted in the counterpart book.

Welcome to The Chrons, Arieltelsa, and many happy returns!

Majimaune · 16th July 2008, 08:24 AM

Why did she write the 7th one so badly?

PTeppic · 16th July 2008, 10:22 PM

Not sure if she's been asked any of these before:

If, having reached later books, there's one (or more) things in earlier books she wishes she'd added, not included, or written differently in hindsight? I assume there's several, so which was the most awkward to work round?

Are there any sub-plots she's cut during editing she wishes had survived to the final print? And vice-versa?

At what point did she realise the effect she was having on children's reading habits?

Does she regret the over-hype that her books have caused?

Is she concerned about the environmental impact of her over-hyped launches (especially 5-7) and the hundreds of thousands of copies which will be read once or twice then binned/etc.?

Which is her favourite personal in-joke?

Which scene in the series most closely resembles one from her own life?

If she'd been at Hogwarts, which of the named characters would she most have been like?

HoopyFrood · 16th July 2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Majimaune

Why did she write the 7th one so badly?

LOL, Maji, you just made me chuckle with this comment. Heh...

TheEndIsNigh · 16th July 2008, 10:44 PM

When are the prequels due out? How many books in the series will there be and has she signed the film deals yet?

chopper · 16th July 2008, 10:55 PM

can i borrow a few thousand pounds?

Majimaune · 17th July 2008, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoopyFrood

LOL, Maji, you just made me chuckle with this comment. Heh...

Thankyou but I would honestly ask that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopper

can i borrow a few thousand pounds?

Now that made me laugh. What could I do with a thousand pounds...get it exchanged for Australian dollars to start with...

Wiglaf · 17th July 2008, 06:00 AM

Her books aren't that bad but there have been many great children's series over the years. How did she manage to get the movies made while the series was still being written and have them be decently done. Most series get movies made well after they were written and often the movies are horrible. For example, Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain were widely read until Disney released The Black Cauldron animated in the style of their Gummy Bears TV show and killed all further interest.

Amelia312 · 19th July 2008, 04:45 PM

I'd ask her if she regretted killing off any of the characters in her later books and if she would have changed anything.

hopoffhopon · 30th July 2008, 07:05 PM

Could you anyhow transform your gorgeous writing skills to me, please? *an angel smirk*

28th June 2008, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
arieltelsa www.arieltelsa.etsy.com Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3	If you could ask JK Rowling anything I actually did meet JK Rowling.. I won that contest back in october to go to New York to see her read. When I got up to meet her I sort of blithered and told her I loved her. Yeahhh. But seriously, I've always had these two questions I really want the answers to. How did James and Lily (and Frank and Alice) "thrice-defy" Voldemort? And what were the two times Slughorn took Felix Felicis? What would you ask her?

28th June 2008, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grimward Where matter vanishes... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 498	Re: If you could ask JK Rowling anything Which book part does she most regret seeing cut from its counterpart movie, and which movie scene was least faithful to her vision as depicted in the counterpart book. Welcome to The Chrons, Arieltelsa, and many happy returns!

16th July 2008, 08:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Majimaune Canned Aussieness! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 1,937	Re: If you could ask JK Rowling anything Why did she write the 7th one so badly?

16th July 2008, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
PTeppic Reetou Diplomatic Corp Join Date: May 2001 Location: North-west UK Posts: 3,082	Re: If you could ask JK Rowling anything Not sure if she's been asked any of these before: If, having reached later books, there's one (or more) things in earlier books she wishes she'd added, not included, or written differently in hindsight? I assume there's several, so which was the most awkward to work round? Are there any sub-plots she's cut during editing she wishes had survived to the final print? And vice-versa? At what point did she realise the effect she was having on children's reading habits? Does she regret the over-hype that her books have caused? Is she concerned about the environmental impact of her over-hyped launches (especially 5-7) and the hundreds of thousands of copies which will be read once or twice then binned/etc.? Which is her favourite personal in-joke? Which scene in the series most closely resembles one from her own life? If she'd been at Hogwarts, which of the named characters would she most have been like?

16th July 2008, 10:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheEndIsNigh ...Prepare Thyself Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 524	Re: If you could ask JK Rowling anything When are the prequels due out? How many books in the series will there be and has she signed the film deals yet?

16th July 2008, 10:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
chopper spiralling... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 533	Re: If you could ask JK Rowling anything can i borrow a few thousand pounds?

17th July 2008, 06:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wiglaf Ubique Patriam Reminisci Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PACIFIC: Posts: 562	Re: If you could ask JK Rowling anything Her books aren't that bad but there have been many great children's series over the years. How did she manage to get the movies made while the series was still being written and have them be decently done. Most series get movies made well after they were written and often the movies are horrible. For example, Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain were widely read until Disney released The Black Cauldron animated in the style of their Gummy Bears TV show and killed all further interest.

19th July 2008, 04:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Amelia312 Derranged Pixie.. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 2	Re: If you could ask JK Rowling anything I'd ask her if she regretted killing off any of the characters in her later books and if she would have changed anything.

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hopoffhopon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Turkey Posts: 17	Re: If you could ask JK Rowling anything Could you anyhow transform your gorgeous writing skills to me, please? an angel smirk

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