Rumor Control: A Pottermore Christmas
It seems that media outlets all over the world have taken pages out of Rita Skeeter’s playbook. In the excitement over Pottermore’s announcement last week, incorrect information was made available to the public, confusing fans as to what will actually be released from the site and J.K. Rowling beginning on December 12.
As we reported when the Pottermore Insider announced the special Christmas event on the site, more Moments and entries will appear in Half-Blood Prince, in addition to new potions and other surprises. J.K. Rowling will NOT be releasing 12 short stories as indicated by other media sources. Our own Eric Scull appeared on Radio New Zealand on the Morning Report this week to put the rumor of short stories to rest – you can listen to his interview on our press page here.
This rumor continued to be passed from outlet to outlet, until Pottermore felt they had to address it. Take a look at the post from the site today, meant to squash those Rita Skeeter-sized rumors, most likely created with the help of a Quick Quotes Quill!
This is not the first time the media has taken a morsel given to fans about the Harry Potter universe and transfigured the crumb into a full-on Hogwarts feast. We have addressed this very topic in our editorial, found in the Quibbler!
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