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JULY 26, 2006 at 4:03 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
Abebooks.com, a large online seller of rare books, reports
that they surveyed 608 Harry Potter fans and found 20% expect to learn of the ending to book 7 from leaks in advance of its publication:
Editor's Note: No doubt we'll all have to practice constant vigilence to shield ourselves from leaks this last time around. Anybody who thinks there simply won't be any leaks has been woodwinked by the Confundus Charm, unfortunately. Even with the tightest security in publishing history, details will undoubtedly find their way to light before official publication.
HPANA is already making detailed plans to shield visitors from spoilers, based on our experience last year.
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Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
I'm glad that HPANA is already trying to help provent the leaks. It's wicked horrid, the fact that people want to spoil the book before we've all had the chance to read it. What is the point, really? It annoys me horribly. I no doubtedly will hear a lot of the book from sources on the net, but I'll attempt to ignore it.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:08 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3918
Hecate3fold says:
"Constant Vigilence" That tickled me. Yes I wouldn't want to know the plot before hand. I'ts too bad that there are those who would spoil it for others. Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:10 PM EST
Slapstick Monarch
Points: 2995
Midnight Darkness says:
I hate when I read spoilers before hand. Especially for a HP book, when you have been waiting so long for it to be realeased, it only spoils it when you hear the ending and stuff.
PLEASE DON'T POST ANY SPOILERS ON HPANA, PEOPLE!!! :P
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:10 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
That would be really sad. Of course most leaks will be false and people can ignore them. Really need to watch out just a few days before and after.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:11 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1032
gnarylime says:
Thanks for saying the you'll do everything to prevent leaks!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
annealicious says:
I so don't want to know what happens in the seventh book until I read it myself. Hpana, you guys did a great job last year in giving everyone a chance to read the book for themselves, before being allowed to find out information on here! I'm so excited for the 7th book!!! :)
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
krissiebear says:
I don't mind small leaks in the plot, but anything major, like the ending, and who dies will really bother me.
I don't want to know what happens, so I will probably avoid forums and stuff to keep from finding out. It just ruins the entire reading experience.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Points: 3289
Crimson_Tears says:
I hate when I read spoilers before hand.
me too... I knew who the half blood prince was before I touched the book....
-Leigh
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1012
Enchanting Fairy says:
Yeah i really hope it doesnt get spoiled! I would be so annoyed if someone ruined the last book for me. Good to see HPANA is preparing to stop spoilers already.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:16 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Danny'sgurl4ever says:
I'm glad their doing that because I don't want to know anything about book until it comes out.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:16 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3094
BlackKatL says:
I'm glad HPANA is ready to protect us from the spoiling !!!!
Remenber last year and the DD dies leak!!!! Although I was still shocked......
I guess I was also prepared for it to happen :(
This is our last Harrt Potter Book!!! We have to enjoy it!!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
Good for HPANA! No one wants to ruin the story before its even finished. I realize shes written the last chapter and all, but come on! The suspense is half the fun!
Constant Vigilance!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:19 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
No duh, everyone hates plot leaks. Thanks in advznced ti the HPANA for promising to become a spoiler-free potter news haven!!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
I don't care about movie spoilers at all (after all we've all read the books already!) but when it comes to spoilers on the books, especially the 7th book I have a firm stance. No book seven spoilers please!!! The only form I will condone are the enigmatic tid-bits Jo releases herself. Good luck HPANA!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
Though we all have our theories and wishes for how book seven will end up... I don't think any of us really want leaks to spoil our reading. I KNOW I DON'T!!!
Good to hear so much is being done again to prevent information leaks. Kudos!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
I reallllly hopee the books are like guarded by demetors ro something ha I do notttttt want to be spoiled..I am very glad a lot is being done so early in the game.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:26 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
hoggywartswitchwannabe says:
I really don't want the book seven to be spoiled.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1909
Hermione5 says:
Hey! Constant vigilance!! That's absolutely right. I don't want the very last story in the series spoiled because of leaks. Publicity may ruin everything.
Especially for those who can't read it in English and hav eto wait several months for their translations in their mother tongue. Though I read the books in English, the plot of the fifth was almost ruined for my mother who doesn't speak Englih, because a magazine in my country (Hungary) revealed the death of Sirius Black. I had to read every Harry Potter - related article before my mother so that I could protect her enjoyment of the story from leaks.
I hope if we have constant vigilance, as well as many others, the fun will not be spoiled. :D
Hugs,
Hermione5
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 91
padfootlover4eva says:
I think that it is very important for HPANA to inform readers of the leaks beforehand. These leaks could possibly ruin the whole book. As anxiolusly as I am waiting for the seventh book, I'd like to hear it in the words of J.K. Rowling and not a publisher spokesperson.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:34 PM EST
Hogwarts Philanthropist
Points: 3617
auror nymph says:
I'm afraid of leaks too! I had heard about DD's death, but really, really hoped it wasn't true. It kind of ruined the moment (not that I wanted him to die) - as in I felt all along that the cave scene *had* to be building to the inevitable end of our Beloved Headmaster.
I'm sure leaks will exist, unfortunately, it will ruin the enjoyment for millions of fans.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
Hedwig,express says:
I would hate to learn about book seven, I love to be surprised. I thought I learnd about HBP because this one guy said he worked for Bloomsbury and that the HBP was Seamus sp? or someone like that, good thing it wasn't true!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:39 PM EST
Squib
Points: 183
reptilia_4life says:
It better not be spoiled like that! I want to find out for myself without someone telling me. No!!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:41 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
Quidditch*Witch says:
Only 608? Not to keep griping about validity of these reports and stories, but I've learned in my Psychology class that for an accurate survey, there's got to be a wide variety of people taking it...and that includes the fact that they should be polling non-Harry fanatics.
Besides, people will only find out the ending if they want to. If you don't, then don't go looking for it on the Internet!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:44 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
I hope they don't give out any spoilers at all apart from the title. That would make all of us outrageous.It would spoil the entire thing.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1370
hellothere says:
Me, being weird and all, really want leaks and spoilers! I want to read the book right now actually! I can't wait another year, I am so excited.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:54 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
WOO!
haha...not really though.
I really hope that I resist the urge to come on here before the book comes out. I am going to try to stay off for about a week before...but I probably won't be able to.
:)
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:54 PM EST
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