Celebrating a Softer Side of Harry
What were you doing July 21, 2007? Even though it was two years ago, I can tell you exactly what I was doing: reading my copy of the just-released Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Since then I've read the book all over again, cover-to-cover, plus listened to the audio book twice. So, do you think I was excited when the book came out in paperback earlier this week? Even a troll would know the answer to that question: YES!
And I wasn't the only one celebrating the paperback release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on the big day (July 7th) — Muggles throughout our Scholastic headquarters got into the action. Check out my photos from the festivities — and don't be surprised if some of them start to move . . .
And don't forget that our next STACKS chat is all about Harry Potter! Join us on July 25, 4–5 p.m. (ET) for a LIVE discussion about the boy who lived.
— Karen, STACKS Staffer
Awesome! It looks like it was alot of fun!
Comment #1 | Posted by: harrypotterfan17 on July 10, 2009 at 04:26 PM
lol... i like the captions on the pics.... haha... oh wait, that's not a costume? awkward... lol... good job.. too bad i wont be able to get the paperback....
Comment #2 | Posted by: bubblew on July 10, 2009 at 10:21 PM
nice comments
luv da pics too bad i cant make the live chat
with love from Denmark!!!!
Comment #3 | Posted by: blaque on July 12, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Dude. I wish i was there. This one kid in one of the pictures had an awsome Harry Potter tee.
Comment #4 | Posted by: LOONY lovegood on July 13, 2009 at 02:15 AM
I wish I could have been there...
Comment #5 | Posted by: redconverse on July 13, 2009 at 02:07 PM
It's so not fair that I'm going to be at camp on July 25! :(
Why can't it be on Aug. 1 When I'm actully here? *cry*
Comment #6 | Posted by: DracoMalfoy2345 on July 13, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
"Oh wait...That's not a costume...Akward!"
That was so funny!
Comment #7 | Posted by: DracoMalfoy2345 on July 13, 2009 at 05:23 PM
can yall please be my freind?
Comment #8 | Posted by: coolasice on July 14, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Ha ha, thanks for the compliments on my photo captions! I wrote that one about the costume at the end of a long day, and when I read it to Nancy, she actually said, "Karen, I think you've gone off the deep end." :-)
Comment #9 | Posted by: Karen, STACKS Staffer on July 15, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Yeah same here I might still be at the beach the 25th. :::((( (sad monster)
Comment #10 | Posted by: Livia on July 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM
I wish I was there...do u guys know how to get friends on this? I can't figure it out...
Comment #11 | Posted by: crazytacogirl on July 16, 2009 at 12:53 PM
i so wish i was there
Comment #12 | Posted by: readingboy on July 17, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Ahh man i missed the celebration what was that stuff that they made in the cup?
Comment #13 | Posted by: Joeapple on July 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM
you guys you know what the 2ed best book is? PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #14 | Posted by: posidonrox on July 17, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Totally agree with number 14. er.... almost. The ink series is the 2nd. Percy Jackson and the olympions is the third!
Comment #15 | Posted by: Lily on July 18, 2009 at 11:11 AM
j. K.Rowling rocks! I would give anything to meet her in person! She's my hero!
Comment #16 | Posted by: Lily on July 18, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Cool! I wish I ways there.
Comment #17 | Posted by: jakop on July 20, 2009 at 05:15 PM
I would have loved to be there. I have read the whole series 8 times and the 7th one at least 12 times.I also agree with #16.
Comment #18 | Posted by: Ashley on July 21, 2009 at 03:00 PM
lol
o how i love h.p.and ginny(4ever!)too bad i cant be hermione............................................!
Comment #19 | Posted by: summer rocks. on July 21, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Yes can't wait to get it My friend read the entier series 82 times (on her 83!)
Comment #20 | Posted by: Dumbledore77 on July 24, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I LOOOVE HARRY POTTER BOOKS! I like Twilight better, but I still love HP!
Comment #21 | Posted by: cookrat on July 25, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I so wish I had been there! So where do you get Fairy Snot? I don't really remember any fairies except for the Christmas decor in book 4....
Comment #22 | Posted by: Eruanna on July 25, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Man, I wanted to go there! I didnt even know you guys were celebrating!Wait,was it in New York or something..... I really wish I had been there and to get the Harry Potter boxed set....awesome! Anyway keep up the great work,you guys!
Comment #23 | Posted by: Alice on July 29, 2009 at 01:23 PM
I wish i'd been there it looks like so much fun! HARY POTTER ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! For all u Harry Potter fans out there: U ROCK! I love H.P. so much i even got a wand. i've seen the movies almost 12 times each. J.k. Rowling's the most creative and best author there is. I wish i could meet the H.P. cast. And of course, j.k. rowling too. All my friends think i'm the biggest Harry Potter fan. I agree. H.P. ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! :D
Comment #24 | Posted by: HarryPotterFan 7 on July 30, 2009 at 11:43 AM
lolz HARRY POTTER ROCKS 4EVER
Comment #25 | Posted by: Ghostgirl983 on July 31, 2009 at 05:23 PM