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OCTOBER 31, 2005 at 10:34 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
After starting humbly with a single web page
on my home computer on October 15, 2002, HPANA has since exploded into an international, award-winning Harry Potter fan site.
Incredibly, today marks our third year online at hpana.com and to celebrate, I'll answer an age-old question: Why the heck did I call it HPANA?
It was a combination of factors. First, I never thought we would become such a behemoth (the site now runs on three powerhouse Dell servers in a high-bandwidth datacenter), so it didn't seem to matter at the time. I knew I wanted an easy-to-type, short address for convenience, and I wanted to stay away from trademarks for fear of Warner Bros. (who, ironically, has became a great friend and resource to HPANA).
The already-established major Harry Potter fan sites at HPANA's birth were The Leaky Cauldron, MuggleNet, iharrypotter.net, DarkMark and TheSnitch.co.uk. Those were the sites I visited daily to get my fix of Potter news. But, I loathed going all over just to find that one new tidbit for the day. I wanted to make a web site that would bring it all to me so I wouldn't have to. HPANA was borne out of laziness, really. But also a desire to create a useful, fun service that supports both my and your frenzied obsession with a certain ocular-wearing green-eyed orphan.
I just have to say thanks to all the fans who visit and make this site their home online. We'll always be here for you!
In other news, it appears I'm opening a kitten farm because I (and hence, HPANA) have been elected the head of Hogwarts in Dissendium.com's Triwizard Tournament! Melissa over at TLC will be running Beaxbatons and Emerson from MuggleNet will be in charge of Durmstrang.
If you still want to join the game, use the last chance code "HPANA" to register. You'll get an instant 150 point bonus!
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Head Girl
Points: 499
ayashe says:
Aw, here kitty kitty! But I'm rooting for Beauxbatons, sorry.
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:38 PM EST
Squib
Points: 118
Violet Feniikx says:
Wow !!! Great !! Happy birthday HPANA !
I just love this site !!
Congrats' =D
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:39 PM EST
Brightest Star in the Sky
Points: 3762
Siriusly Black says:
Happy Birthday HPANA! This site is awesome, and I'm really glad that there will be yet another kitten farm in the world.
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
mrs sirius black says:
Oh hooray. I love HPANA. And I can't wait for the Triwizard Tourney. Way to go HPANA, Head of Hogwarts School.
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2559
TonksUSA says:
So interesting! I'm so glad you decided to create this wonderful site!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1111
Phoenix_Patronus says:
Happy Birthday HPANA! So far, this website is, in my opinion, the best Harry Potter fansite I have ever come across. The information is updated extremely frequently, so that every fan out there inthe world can know what's going on in the world that has to do with Harry Potter. It's a great website, and should deserve every prize that comes its way.
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:43 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1126
Dumbledore's girl 4 ever says:
Happy Birthday HPANA!!!!!
This site rocks!!!! I spend more time at this site than any other in the whole world!!!!
I hope that HPANA keeps getting older and older and never to end!!!
Keep it up HPANA!!!!!!!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:44 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Happy Birthday!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATS!!! I love this site!!!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:45 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 18
Beache says:
I like "HPANA". I think it looks cool. Happy 3rd anniversary/birthday :)
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:45 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 74
Healer_by_day says:
I am a newer member, but glad to hear you will probably be around a long time! Congrats!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:47 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5157
Medea says:
HPANA was borne out of laziness, really. But also a desire to create a useful, fun service that supports both my and your frenzied obsession with a certain ocular-wearing green-eyed orphan.
I love it, and I fully agree. Happy Anniversary HPANA and congratulations on all your hard work and success.
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:51 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1181
ImmortalSoul says:
Yaaa!!!!! Go HPANA!!!! We love you!!!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Wow, i cant believe how far HPANA has come! I became a member a little over a year ago and i love it! Keep up the good work!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:55 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 389
AngelOfMusic860 says:
happy birthday hpana! I am in your house too!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:56 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5294
GodricsGirl says:
Well, all I can say is that you're mind is simply BRILLIANT!
This has been my first stop on the net since I joined. Thanks so much for such a great place in the Harry world!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 10:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1782
TheOtherMinister says:
Happy Birthday! WOw, I had no idea this site is so old! Good for you cheeser. I actually like the name "HPANA" a lot, so easy to type.
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:02 PM EST
Duchess of Dork
Points: 6749
Mama.Lala says:
Wow, from one page to all this... right on! Cheeser, you've done an awesome job with this site, and it has become my favorite site on all the web. Happy Birthday HPANA!
and congrats for being head of hogwarts! wooot..
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:04 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Yay HPANA!!! Happy Birthday I have no idea what I would do without you. You give me my daily Harry Potter fix and I get to meet great new friends who share my same interest. Thanks and here's to many more years.
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:09 PM EST
Felix Felicis
Points: 3370
HORCRUX HUNTER says:
I had no idea it was HPANA's birthday. Happy birthday HPANA!!!! I do not know what i would do without you! Keep up the good work and many many more.
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:13 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
i_am_hermione says:
Congratulations on your third year online- the future is bright! And congrats on becoming capitan of Hogwarts (I voted for you so do I have a stake in the kitten farm now?)
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
Happy Birthday! Congradulations! It's a great site for new news!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:19 PM EST
Muggle Executioner
Points: 5173
ThunderofHisSky says:
One web page???Well,HPANA got a long way since 2002.....Happy birthday HPANA.I am so sorry that I did not register when I found this site two years ago........
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Happy birthday hpana and a huge thank you to cheeser for starting it all for us. this is my all time favorite hp site...it's the best!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:21 PM EST
Points: 3950
CowsOJMilkSoil says:
Oh I remember the original HPANA, this site has really gone through so many changes and I'm so proud to say that I've seen it go through all these changes for the better. You've done an awesome job with everything and I think I speak for everyone when I say thank you! :o)
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:22 PM EST
Honeydukes Princess
Points: 6925
Wakko says:
hahaha I voted for Hpana! yay!!! happy birthday hpana!!!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:24 PM EST
Mrs. Rob Pattinson
Points: 3851
Tonks&Lupin4ever says:
Yea, congrats HPANA on 3 great years of Harry Potter news! You guys are all the best and this is the best HP site!
Posted Oct 31, 2005 at 11:26 PM EST
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