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<h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:26.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#9933FF'>HP for Grown Ups<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:Arial;
color:#9D1BFF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:Arial;
color:#FF6600'>Very Frequently Asked Questions<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<p class=MsoBodyText2>There are some questions that just wont go away!<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As new members often post on one or more of
the topics below, weve decided to give you the definitive answers before you
type a single word.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you read
everything in the table below and look at all the links, and still find you
have a burning question to ask, just ask away!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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<p class=MsoBodyText2><span style='font-family:Arial'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText2><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal'>Click to
apparate yourself to these sections:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText2><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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class=MsoHyperlink><a href="#_Toc529217448"><span style='mso-bidi-font-size:
22.0pt'>QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLUB</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoToc3 style='tab-stops:right dotted 508.55pt'><span
class=MsoHyperlink><a href="#_Toc529217449"><span style='mso-bidi-font-size:
22.0pt'>QUESTIONS/NITPICKS ABOUT THE BOOKS/MOVIE</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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class=MsoHyperlink><a href="#_Toc529217450"><span style='mso-bidi-font-size:
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<h3><a name="_Toc529217181"></a><a name="_Toc529217448"><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Arial;color:#9933FF'>NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>I keep seeing acronyms and shorthand terms in peoples
posts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>What do they mean?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Weve prepared a list of all
these terms, which includes general internet acronyms and buzzwords, and
terms relating to Harry Potter, HP fanfiction and other topics.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>See link to the file on the right.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/Admin%20Files/HPforGrownups-shorthand.htm">Shorthand
Terms</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Im confused by all the sister clubs associated with HP
for Grownups.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Thats understandable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>There are three main annex clubs:
HPFGU-OTChatter, HPFGU-Announcements and HPFGU-Movie (see links to each club,
right, with links to information on the first two underneath the main
links).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>There are a number of other
related clubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Theres Chatscripts
for transcripts of our Sunday chat sessions, Graphics for storing images,
Tour for discussing a possible tour of HP-related places in the UK, Archives,
which holds our Yahoo messages (Oct 1999-Aug 2000) and Archives1, which is an
ongoing archive of messages in this incarnation of the club. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Links to all these clubs are
listed in our Portkey file (see link right).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>This file also includes links to recommended sites for great
fanfiction and other adult-related HP activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-OTChatter">HPFGU-OTChatter</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/Admin%20Files/HPfGU-OTChatter.txt">Read
OTChatter club details</a> (text file)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-Announcements">HPFGU-Announcements</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/Admin%20Files/HPfGU-Announcements.txt">Read
Announcements club details</a> (text file)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-Movie">HPFGU-Movie</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/%20%20Portkey.htm">The
Portkey</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>I would like to meet up with other HP fans in my area<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Please check the regional
groups on the right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If there isnt
one near you, you could consider setting one up (drop us a line to let us know,
so we can list it here).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Alternatively, you can check
out the Regional Meetings database (also linked right) to see if there are
any individual members in your area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-London">HPFGU-London</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-NewYork">HPFGU-NewYork</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-Germany">HPFGU-Germany</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-Texas">HPFGU-Texas</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HP4GU-Australia">HP4GU-Australia</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/database?method=reportRows&tbl=8">Regional
Meetings Database</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Im not sure whats allowed and whats not allowed when
posting to HP for Grownups or the related club areas.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>If you have any doubts, please
read our Netiquette Tips file.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>EVERYONE who hasnt read this
file should read it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The tips give
general advice, but they also include specific rules that we have set.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Members who repeatedly ignore the rules of
the club will be set to moderated status (all messages will be pre-viewed
by the moderators).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/Admin%20Files/netiquette2.txt">Netiquette
Tips (text)</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/Admin%20Files/netiquetteTIPS.htm">Netiquette
Tips (html)</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>I want change my delivery options.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>You can opt to have daily
e-mails, daily Digests of up to 25 messages or web view only.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Go to our home page and check the link
marked Delivery Options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you
select<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Only Special Announcements,
you will remain on webview, but receive any important messages from the
moderators. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups">Our Home Page</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Ive seen mention of substantive FAQ essays, but I
cant find them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>What are they and
where are they?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>In mid-2000 a group of us
began analysing all the messages posted to the club and sorting them into
topical categories, such as Hermione Granger, Charms & Spells,
Wizarding World: Geography and Recommended Reading.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A smaller group of us then began work on
in-depth FAQs or essays based on the messages. Several of these essays are
now available to view.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Check out the
link on the right.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://www.i2k.com/~svderark/lexicon/faq/">View the FAQ-based essays</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Ive noticed that people post chapter summaries and
character sketches at the start of each week.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>What this about?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>This is something we started
in May of 2000, with a view to keeping the discussions moving until Book 5
came out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A group of volunteers write
summaries to lead off the discussions each week.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Weve already worked our way
through Goblet of Fire, chapter by chapter (see link on the right) and
through HP characters, starting with minor characters and working up to the
main players.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We are just about to
start on Chamber of Secrets (July 2001)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/Discussion%20Summaries/NewDiscussions.htm">Current
Weekly Summary Schedule (books 1-3)</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/Discussion%20Summaries/GoFChapters.htm">Previous
GoF Chapter Summaries</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Do we have any live chat sessions?<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If so, when are they?<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>How do I get into the chat room?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#339966'>ALL USERS:</span></b><span
style='color:#FF6600'><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We are
currently using the room name HP:1, after encountering problems with the old
room location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Whether you are using
YahooGroups or Cheetachat, you should be able to enter any room and type:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>/join HP:1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>If this doesnt get you in,
one of the other chatters may be able to invite you into the room.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>There are still some problems with this
system, but it appears to be the best option for the moment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>If your chat window seems
rather tiny, Ali Wildgoose has written a fix for this: details of that are in
the OT Chatter message linked in the right. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><br>
<span style='color:#FF6600'>Check out the Chatscripts club for transcripts of
previous chat sessions and other information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/12557">Chat
Instructions</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-OTChatter/message/5833">Tiny chat
window fix</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownupsChatScripts">HPFGU
Chatscripts Club</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>What other stuff goes on in this club?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Check out the Bookmarks, Polls
and Database in the main club area and make sure you look at the Portkey file
for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups">Our Home Page</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/%20%20Portkey.htm">The
Portkey</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<table border=1 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:2.0pt;
margin-left:-.4pt;border:inset .75pt;mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<h3><a name="_Toc529217182"></a><a name="_Toc529217449"><span
style='mso-bookmark:_Toc529217182'>QUESTIONS/NITPICKS ABOUT THE BOOKS/MOVIE</span></a></h3>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Arial'>QUESTION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600'>ANSWER<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Arial;color:#9933FF'>NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>I have something on my mind, but Im not sure if its
been discussed before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>How can I find
out?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Your first port of call should
be the FAQ-based essays we have prepared from the 31,000+ messages posted the
list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As mentioned above, these are themed,
and cover the major HP characters and various topics of relevance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Also, please scan the rest of
this table for details of some particularly enduring questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Another option you have is to
run a search of the messages on the main list and in the Archive of messages
from the original Yahoo club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Once
you have logged in and selected Messages, look for the Search Archive box
at the top of the message board.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://www.i2k.com/~svderark/lexicon/faq/">Check out the clubs FAQ-based
essays</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/messages">Search main
clubs messages</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups-Archives/messages">Search
archived messages</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1>When will Book 5 be available?</h1>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Book 5 <i>Harry Potter and
the Order of The Phoenix </i>- is expected in July 2002.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>When will the Harry Potter movie be on release? <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Who has been cast in the movie? <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Where can I download the trailers?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>The scheduled release date in the
US and UK is 16 November 2001.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:red'>IMPORTANT NOTE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:red'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:red'>All discussions about the Harry
Potter film(s) should be taken to our new Movie list (link on the right)
until further notice.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:red'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:red'>Please DO NOT post messages
about the film(s) on the main list.</span></b><span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Casting information is
available at the websites linked on the right.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>The trailers are available for
download on the official Warner Brothers website.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'>Check out our new <a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-Movie">MOVIE LIST</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'>See the latest news on the <a
href="http://filmforce.ign.com/harrypotter/">IGN website</a> or check out the
official <a href="http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/web/home.jsp">Warner
Brothers website.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'>We also recommend <a
href="http://www.hpgalleries.com/">The Harry Potter Galleries</a> and <a
href="http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/">The Leaky Cauldron</a> for HP movie
information, including a comprehensive list of release dates, worldwide. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'>For other pictures of the
cast: See our <a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownUps-Graphics/files/Movie%20Cast/">Graphics
club</a> or <a href="http://www.redmailorder.com/potter/moviegallery.htm">this
website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>How is Hermione pronounced?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Her MY oh nee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>or<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>herm ION ee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>In Chapter 8 of Goblet of Fire, Ludo Bagman, welcomes
everyone to the "four hundred and twenty second Quidditch World
Cup," but Quidditch Through The Ages says the Cup was first held in
1473, and every 4 years since.</b> <br style='mso-special-character:
line-break'>
<![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'>
<![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Assuming a normal timeline -
that means the Cup had been held around 130 times by 1994. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>In Goblet of Fire, did anyone see that gleam in
Dumbledores eye?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>What did it mean?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Yes, we all saw that.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As for the meaning, you can read various
opinions on this in the group archives, particularly around the time GoF was
released.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Where is the school motto Draco Dormiens Nunquam
Titillandus mentioned in the books?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>What does it mean?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>The school motto meaning
Never tickle a sleeping dragon is only found on the front-papers of the
UK (and related) editions of the books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>The motto is shown under a sketch of the school crest, featuring each
of the four school Houses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Has anyone wondered about the number of students in
Harrys year and in Hogwarts in total? <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>This is one of the most
discussed topics on the list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>There
are various theories on this, most of which JKR trashed with an interview
comment that there are about a thousand students at Hogwarts.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Logic would suggest a lower figure.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Has anyone wondered whether Snape is vampire?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Yes.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>This has been discussed extensively on the list.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The consensus is that JKR has employed
bat-like metaphors to create a feel for the character.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>In Goblet of Fire, during the fight between Harry and
Voldemort, James Potter appears from Voldemorts wand before Lily
Potter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Surely Lily should have
appeared first if she was killed after James?<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>This was an error.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The scene was rewritten for later editions
of the book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Both Bloomsbury (UK
publisher) and Scholastic (US publisher) have confirmed this.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'>View image of altered text <a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/Publications/">[here]</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'>View image of original text <a
href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/files/Publications/priori-original.gif">[here]</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Are there differences between the US and UK editions of
the books?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Yes.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>The books were Americanised by Scholastic.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The changes mostly involved changing words
for the sake of understanding (e.g. fringe to bangs), but our members
have also spotted some significant differences in the text.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>In Chamber of Secrets Dumbledore says Voldemort is the
last surviving ancestor of Salazar Slytherin.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>How can this be true?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>There are later editions in
which the word ancestor has been changed to descendent and others that
have not been changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>This was an error, but there
is mixed views on how this will be handled by the author.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Who are the characters on the front of the US edition
of Goblet of Fire?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Its the Four Champions in the
Triwizard Tourament.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>What is that small insect-like creature on the back of
the US edition of Goblet of Fire?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Its supposed to be a
Blast-Ended Skrewt, but doesnt look much like one.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>No, its not Rita Skeeter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Has anyone noticed that Arabella Figg of the old
crowd is the same Mrs Figg who sometimes looks after Harry?<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Yes, this has been spotted,
and JKR has confirmed that they are the same person.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoBodyText><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>In the opening chapter of Goblet of Fire, two Riddles
and their son are found murdered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Surely the son is Tom Riddle, a.k.a. Lord Voldemort? <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>No.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>The murdered parents were Voldemorts grandparents, and the
murdered son was Voldemorts father.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoBodyText><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Im in the US (or not in the UK) and I want to buy the
UK editions of the books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Where can I
buy them?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Check out the online facility
for British booksellers WHSmiths or the internet vendors amazon.co.uk or
books online (BOL).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Links are on the
right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>They will all mail books
outside the UK and they often offer discounts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>A cheaper alternative would be
to obtain the Canadian editions of the, which are identical to the UK
books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>These are published by
Raincoast.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://www.whsmith.co.uk/whs/Go.asp">WHSmiths</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://www.uk.bol.com/cec/cstage?ecaction=ecwalkin&template=b_home_top.uk.htm">BOL</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/">Amazon (UK)</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tr>
<tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Ive seen a reference to adult versions of the books
in the UK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Is the content different
to that of the regular books?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>No.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>The books are exactly the same, except for the covers.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Bloomsbury released all the books with
photoreal black and white covers, aimed at adult readers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='color:#FF6600'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoBodyText><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#9933FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<table border=1 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:2.0pt;
margin-left:-.4pt;border:inset .75pt;mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<h3><a name="_Toc529217183"></a><a name="_Toc529217450"><span
style='mso-bookmark:_Toc529217183'>QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FANDOM</span></a></h3>
</td>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Arial'>QUESTION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600'>ANSWER<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Arial;color:#9933FF'>NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Ive seen FictionAlley and Schnoogle mentioned.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>What are these?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
</td>
<td width=427 valign=top style='width:320.1pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>FictionAlley.org is a brand
new website housing some of the best HP fanfiction available, with review and
message boards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>Schnoogle.org is the location
for novel-length fics, and there are three other fanfic sections:
AstronomyTower.org (romances), TheDarkArts.org (action/adventure and mystery <br>
fics) and Riddikulus.org (humour).</span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=223 valign=top style='width:167.55pt;border:outset .75pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><a
href="http://www.fictionalley.org/">Check out FictionAlley</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9933FF'>Authors looking for a piece of
the action should check the details <a
href="http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/fictionalleywriters/">HERE</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tr>
<tr>
<td width=326 valign=top style='width:244.2pt;border:outset .75pt;padding:
0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Okay, but I still dont know what a schnoogle is!!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>A schnoogle is something
between a snuggly kiss and a smoochy hug.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Enter our chat room on a typical Sunday and youll get the idea<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Okay, thanks for that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Now whats L.O.O.N. and how do I join?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>L.O.O.N. is the League Of
Obsessed Nitpickers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Youll soon find
out if youre a member, but if youve spent days calculating the optimal
capacity of Hogwarts Great Hall or lost sleep over the shade of Dan
Radcliffes hair, your certificate is probably owling its way to you as you
read this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Ive seen PoU mentioned.<span style="mso-spacerun:
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#FF6600'>PoU = Paradigm of Uncertainty,
a fanfic by Lori Summers, based some years after Harry and the others have
left Hogwarts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Th