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| ⚫ | This site''' '''(<i>[http://www.jkrowling.com jkrowling.com]</i>) is the official [[Internet#Behind the scenes|website]] of [[J. K. Rowling]]. Launched on [[15 May]], [[2004]], the site contained a large amount of information on the Harry Potter universe, as well as news and rumours, and an in-depth biography of Rowling herself. |
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| + | The contents of the site, both its original version and the updated site, are considered as [[Canon]] by the [[Harry Potter Wiki:About|Harry Potter Wiki]].[[File:JK Rowling Official Website April 2012.jpg|thumb|Updated 2012 website displayed in timeline view]] |
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| + | In [[February]] [[Between 2010 and 2017|2012]], Rowling announced the upcoming publication of a new novel, targeted at adults. In conjunction with this, the official website (which had not been updated to any great extent in at least two years), was taken down and replaced with a single-page announcement of the new book and a notice that the official site was being refreshed and redesigned and would be relaunched later in the Spring. |
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| + | On 12 [[April]] 2012, the redesigned J. K. Rowling official website was opened. The new site is divided into three sections. The first contains information about Rowling herself, including a biography, news updates and an FAQs & Rumours section, which for the most repeats content found on the original version of the site. The second is a one-page announcement regarding Rowling's new book, ''[[The Casual Vacancy]]''. The final section is about Harry Potter, and includes sections on [[Pottermore]], [[Harry Potter (book series)|the books]] and [[Harry Potter (film series)|the films]]. The majority of the content is available through a "timeline" option that includes the same three sections and provides the option to toggle which are displayed. Due to extremely high traffic, access was erratic at first, with content often refusing to load and text-only pages displaying HTTP 500 errors. The site states that some of the ''Harry Potter'' content which has now been removed will be made available on Pottermore. |
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| + | ==Sections - Previous version== |
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| + | [[File:J.k_rowling_offical_site.jpg|thumb|Desktop of site's previous version]] |
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| − | The contents of the site are considered as [[Canon]] by the [[Harry Potter Wiki]]. |
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| − | [[File:Sneakoscope_jkrowlingcom.jpg|thumb|right|The Sneakoscope on the site]] |
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| − | ==Sections== |
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*'''Diary''' - This notebook is where Jo posts updates regarding her progress on Book 7 and her thoughts on writing the book. |
*'''Diary''' - This notebook is where Jo posts updates regarding her progress on Book 7 and her thoughts on writing the book. |
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| − | *'''[[The Daily News|News]]''' - Set up as a |
+ | *'''[[The Daily News|News]]''' - Set up as a newspaper, it is where JK makes announcements concerning her books, personal life, and more. |
| − | *'''[[Rumours!]]''' - Set up as a |
+ | *'''[[Rumours!]]''' - Set up as a magazine, it is where JK clears up any and all rumours in this area. |
*'''Rubbish Bin''' - This section is where Jo identifies news stories about her or her books that are "more-fiction-than-fact." |
*'''Rubbish Bin''' - This section is where Jo identifies news stories about her or her books that are "more-fiction-than-fact." |
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*'''F.A.Q.'''- JK's answers to popular questions that she has received. |
*'''F.A.Q.'''- JK's answers to popular questions that she has received. |
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| − | *'''Fan Sites''' - JK features her |
+ | *'''Fan Sites''' - JK features her favourite HP fan sites, one per year. So far these are the winners: |
| − | **[[2008]] winner - HP Alliance [http://www.thehpalliance.org/] |
+ | **[[2008]] winner - [[The Harry Potter Alliance|HP Alliance]] [http://www.thehpalliance.org/] |
**[[2007]] winner - Harry Potter Fan Zone [http://www.harrypotterfanzone.com/] |
**[[2007]] winner - Harry Potter Fan Zone [http://www.harrypotterfanzone.com/] |
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| − | **[[2006]] winner - Potterish.com [http:// |
+ | **[[2006]] winner - Potterish.com [http://www.potterish.com/] |
| − | **[[2005]] winner - The Leaky Cauldron [http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/] |
+ | **[[2005]] winner - [[The Leaky Cauldron (website)|The Leaky Cauldron]] [http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/] |
| − | **[[2004]] winners - HPANA [http://www.hpana.com/], MuggleNet [http://www.mugglenet.com/], The Harry Potter Lexicon[http://www.hp-lexicon.org/], Immeritus [http://immeritus.org/] |
+ | **[[2004]] winners - HPANA ([http://web.archive.org/web/20110721182605/http://www.hpana.com/ Available via Web Archive]), [[MuggleNet]] [http://www.mugglenet.com/], [[Harry Potter Lexicon|The Harry Potter Lexicon]] [http://www.hp-lexicon.org/], Immeritus [http://immeritus.org/] |
| − | *'''Biography''' - An in-depth biography about [[J.K. Rowling|herself]] |
+ | *'''Biography''' - An in-depth biography about [[J. K. Rowling|herself]]. |
| − | *'''Extra Stuff''' - Assorted notes, things that were cut, extra details about characters, and "completely useless information" that isn't actually useless. |
+ | *'''Extra Stuff''' - Assorted notes, things that were cut, extra details about characters, and "completely useless information" that isn't actually useless, such as gags like [[Gobb Lynn Security Specialists]]. |
*'''[[Wizard of the Month]] Archive''' - A previously unknown witch or wizard is profiled each month. |
*'''[[Wizard of the Month]] Archive''' - A previously unknown witch or wizard is profiled each month. |
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*'''Links''' - Links to sites of interest to JK. These include publishers, charities, etc. |
*'''Links''' - Links to sites of interest to JK. These include publishers, charities, etc. |
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*'''Scrapbook''' - This is where all of your rewards are kept when you unlock the secrets of the site. |
*'''Scrapbook''' - This is where all of your rewards are kept when you unlock the secrets of the site. |
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| − | *'''[[Room of Requirement]]''' - |
+ | *'''[[Room of Requirement]]''' - The purpose of which remained a mystery until it was unlocked for the first time to reveal the official title of Book 6 (with a little riddle at first, of course) it also was used to house the [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] test. |
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===Peeves=== |
===Peeves=== |
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| − | [[Peeves]] not only causes trouble in [[Hogwarts]], but he's also been up to some dirty work around Jo's desk, making appearances throughout the site. All of these visits from him require you to remain on the relevant page for a couple of minutes. |
+ | [[Peeves]] not only causes trouble in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], but he's also been up to some dirty work around Jo's desk, making appearances throughout the site. All of these visits from him require you to remain on the relevant page for a couple of minutes. |
==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.jkrowling.com J. K. Rowling's Official Site] |
*[http://www.jkrowling.com J. K. Rowling's Official Site] |
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| + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20110721043730/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/ Text only version of original site available via Web Archive] |
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[[Category:J.K.Rowling Official Site| ]] |
[[Category:J.K.Rowling Official Site| ]] |
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Revision as of 07:32, 10 November 2015
This site (jkrowling.com) is the official website of J. K. Rowling. Launched on 15 May, 2004, the site contained a large amount of information on the Harry Potter universe, as well as news and rumours, and an in-depth biography of Rowling herself.
The contents of the site, both its original version and the updated site, are considered as Canon by the Harry Potter Wiki.
Updated 2012 website displayed in timeline view
In February 2012, Rowling announced the upcoming publication of a new novel, targeted at adults. In conjunction with this, the official website (which had not been updated to any great extent in at least two years), was taken down and replaced with a single-page announcement of the new book and a notice that the official site was being refreshed and redesigned and would be relaunched later in the Spring.
On 12 April 2012, the redesigned J. K. Rowling official website was opened. The new site is divided into three sections. The first contains information about Rowling herself, including a biography, news updates and an FAQs & Rumours section, which for the most repeats content found on the original version of the site. The second is a one-page announcement regarding Rowling's new book, The Casual Vacancy. The final section is about Harry Potter, and includes sections on Pottermore, the books and the films. The majority of the content is available through a "timeline" option that includes the same three sections and provides the option to toggle which are displayed. Due to extremely high traffic, access was erratic at first, with content often refusing to load and text-only pages displaying HTTP 500 errors. The site states that some of the Harry Potter content which has now been removed will be made available on Pottermore.
Sections - Previous version
Desktop of site's previous version
- Diary - This notebook is where Jo posts updates regarding her progress on Book 7 and her thoughts on writing the book.
- News - Set up as a newspaper, it is where JK makes announcements concerning her books, personal life, and more.
- Rumours! - Set up as a magazine, it is where JK clears up any and all rumours in this area.
- Rubbish Bin - This section is where Jo identifies news stories about her or her books that are "more-fiction-than-fact."
- F.A.Q.- JK's answers to popular questions that she has received.
- Fan Sites - JK features her favourite HP fan sites, one per year. So far these are the winners:
- 2008 winner - HP Alliance [1]
- 2007 winner - Harry Potter Fan Zone [2]
- 2006 winner - Potterish.com [3]
- 2005 winner - The Leaky Cauldron [4]
- 2004 winners - HPANA (Available via Web Archive), MuggleNet [5], The Harry Potter Lexicon [6], Immeritus [7]
- Biography - An in-depth biography about herself.
- Extra Stuff - Assorted notes, things that were cut, extra details about characters, and "completely useless information" that isn't actually useless, such as gags like Gobb Lynn Security Specialists.
- Wizard of the Month Archive - A previously unknown witch or wizard is profiled each month.
- Links - Links to sites of interest to JK. These include publishers, charities, etc.
- Scrapbook - This is where all of your rewards are kept when you unlock the secrets of the site.
- Room of Requirement - The purpose of which remained a mystery until it was unlocked for the first time to reveal the official title of Book 6 (with a little riddle at first, of course) it also was used to house the W.O.M.B.A.T. test.
Peeves
Peeves not only causes trouble in Hogwarts, but he's also been up to some dirty work around Jo's desk, making appearances throughout the site. All of these visits from him require you to remain on the relevant page for a couple of minutes.
External links
| J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series | |||||
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| Philosopher's Stone | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Chamber of Secrets | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Prisoner of Azkaban | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Goblet of Fire | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Order of the Phoenix | book | film | game | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Half-Blood Prince | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Deathly Hallows | book | film 1 | games 1 | film soundtrack 1 | game soundtrack 1 |
| film 2 | games 2 | film soundtrack 2 | game soundtrack 2 | ||
| Cursed Child | script | play | |||
| Fantastic Beasts film series | |||||
| Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them | book | screenplay | film | game | film soundtrack |
| The Crimes of Grindelwald | screenplay | film | film soundtrack | ||
| The Secrets of Dumbledore | screenplay | film | film soundtrack | ||