Preparing for Potter
This week, the publisher of the Harry Potter books, Raincoast, pleaded with fans to keep the details of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows a secret until everyone has had a chance to read it.
This is a tricky bit of business. Many who pre-ordered the book will have it delivered to their homes. They should be able to dig into the seventh book in the series around the same time as those who are heading out to a store to buy a copy. But everyone reads at a different pace. Some who can’t stand the suspense will probably flip through to find out who dies as long promised by author JK Rowling. But will they ruin it for everybody else?
Some people claim to already have leaked copies of the book and they’re posting the names of various characters whom they claim don’t make it until the final pages. One file-sharing website claims to show the actual photocopied pages posted for all to see. No one really knows if these people are correct but they certainly are annoying.
If you are planning on a media blackout to avoid having the plot ruined, here at 680News we promise we won’t give away the plot points on air. After all, we have families too and we want to make sure that everyone has a chance to enjoy the fun of the last volume in the Potter phenomenon. However, some other media are taking a different stand. Some newspapers have said they will reveal the secrets but they’ll put a “spoiler alert” ahead of any mentions. You can listen here without fear but you’ll need to read with care.