Publisher says 2007 Book 7 release is likely
Publisher says 2007 Book 7 release is likely While on her visit to India, Bloomsbury co-founder Liz Calder said in an interview that she suspects the final Harry Potter book will be released in 2007.

"One more 'Harry Potter' only but she [Rowling] said from the beginning that she would write seven. So she would not write another one after this. But Rowling would write other books for us. The next 'Harry Potter' book is likely to come out in 2007. I hope so."
Many people speculated that the fifth movie and seventh book couldn't come out in the same summer (or even year). But even though Liz is probably aware that OOTP is slated for a 2007 release, she still thinks that Book 7 could be released then. We'll just have to wait and see!

Thanks to HPANA for the link!
Posted by Ciaran on May 25th | 153 Comments
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Posted by anitaFELTON May 25th 2006

INDIA rocks!!!!!!!!!!!! summer 07, i cant wait!!


Posted by KidRowling May 25th 2006

I want it to come out in 2007. I can't WAIT to read it even though it will be the last book of the series. I don't think that JKR will let fans rush her through her writing. She would not want to release a book that she won't be proud of.


Posted by jozefd1 May 25th 2006

great


Posted by Janey May 25th 2006

Is anyone else really excited about the midnight book parties when the book is released? It's going to be even better than the previous book party releases just because it's the last book. I'm so excited for July 2007. It's going to be Harry Pottermania to the extreme! Yay!!!! *me super hyper*


Posted by vancouver2010 May 25th 2006

Wow.. that's fantastic news! :D


Posted by loopy_ave May 25th 2006

Ooooh, wouldn't it just be awesome if it came out 7/7/07? I mean, we know that 7 is important in the books, but I don't think we really know JUST how important it is yet....I think I'm talking rubbish, don't mind me. However, if you noted on her website in the new part with the Magical Creature Runes, Number 7 = Unknown. Hmm Hmm....Ok, clearly being a detective doesn't suit me. xox


Posted by bluemoon400 May 25th 2006

So the movie and the book will be coming out at the same time?.....well that sucks. They should spread them out so we have something to look foreard to, its like they're trying to kill 2 birds with one stone. People will be torn in two, there will be panic in the streets, and life as we know it will come to an abrupt end.........bummer.


Posted by tabitoo May 25th 2006

Jo did say that she would never write another Harry Potter book. However, she did not say that she wouldn't write say a fantasy detective novel titled "Aurors". That may be from the viewpoint of one of the other characters...say Ron or Hermione. Also it wouldn't have...to be a children's book exactly. Yeah, I know it'll never happen but a girl can dream can't she.


Posted by Asriel May 25th 2006

YAYYYYYYYYY only 400? days till 7/7/7!! I'd like to hear some news on progress of book 7 from JKR herself though...Woot! India!!


Posted by Becky_Snape May 25th 2006

Most Excellent. I deeply hope so. That make 2007 the best year EVER!!!


Posted by silverlala May 25th 2006

Woot woot... Harry Potter 5, Pirates of the Caribbean 3 AND book 7...can 2007 be anymore sweeter?! I think not!


Posted by DarthWhitness May 25th 2006

This is exciting. I won't get my hopes up too much, but this is still a good sign.


Posted by HalfBlood06 May 25th 2006

i think that the seventh book would/should be released on 7/7/07 or Harry's/JKR's birthday (7/31/07)


Posted by mandi May 25th 2006

yes! i had a feeling it would be 2007 =] i'll flip if it's 07/07/07. that will be the greatest day ever... & it'll go nicely with the greatest week ever with order of the phoenix. YAHOO!


Posted by Peevsie May 25th 2006

Wow, this is AWESOME! I hope it comes out sooner rather than later, but I never considered what you said, crazy_purple_hp_freak, I do want JKR to take her time!


Posted by MHPFAN May 25th 2006

I could have sworn it was already set to come out in 2007??!! Oh, well. I'm glad they cleared that up! That is really good news. THANK YOU JKR!!


Posted by BellaLestrange May 25th 2006

I am going to read really really really slowly. I will contemplate each word and I will stop at every chapter and think about what I just read (maybe even breathe, who knows?). Unless of course destiny calls to me and urges me to keep reading, I will of course obey. I will walk around the house speaking to no one when I finish reading the seventh book. That will be really depressing. I never want it to end. -Marissa on Harry Potter and the ?. Oh and you know those books Magical Creatures and Where to Find Them, and Quidditch Through the Ages? Can you get those at your local bookstore or do you have to order them?


Posted by Elphie May 25th 2006

i really don't know how im gonna feel when the book finally comes out. itll be such a bittersweet moment. ::tear:: thats gonna be a crazy summer. and i'll be turning 21!! so now i'll be able to have a beer somewhere AND read Harry Potter at the same time lol. Wonder how the two will mix...


Posted by PotterLine May 25th 2006

Wow! It would be a ... MAGIC summer ^_^ Book 7 the 7th, my Birthday the 10th, then the OoTP movie just after that... Woo Hoo !!!


Posted by Gwendolen May 25th 2006

I say it again... YES!!!


Posted by lady_samillya_709 May 25th 2006

YAY!


Posted by yues_woman May 25th 2006

Didn't we already know this? *shrugs* Still good to hear it again. My bet is still on a July 7 2007 release date!!


Posted by ambeana May 25th 2006

WOOOOT!!! I cannot wait... yet i feel sad these books are awesome. It's almost like graduating from high school or college. lol. oh well i still can't wait i've been hooked for the past six years i'm dying to know how this all goes down. YAY JO, i hope you keep writing too!!


Posted by dementor May 25th 2006

"i hope so" lol, i hope so too! that would be a great graduation present from rowling!! Im officially a senior, today was last day of school woot!


Posted by katerina May 26th 2006

That's probably the best news we've heard since the release of The Half-Blood Prince ! Yay! *starts bouncing of the walls*


Posted by nkelani3 May 26th 2006

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOT its gonna be the BEST summer EVER!!! im soooooooo looking forward to it! 1 more year!!!!!!!!!! top 150 to post :D:D:D:d LOL does that even exist?


Posted by TDeSou May 26th 2006

This is not good. Not at all. Not one ickle wickle little bit. You realize that if Book 7 come out late 2007, Jo's just gonna land her self pregnant agan! I mean, face it, she's already had like 4 kids in 3 years.


Posted by Dani May 26th 2006

as cool as it would be for the book to be released on 7.7.07....i as well voted for a 2008 release...i know jkr wont let us down but this series deserves nothing more than an amazing finish...and i am going to be very upset when it is over...so if its not going to be 7.7.07 then i vote for harrys birthday in 08


Posted by Kid_A May 26th 2006

So... I have been known this is, the year that the book's gonna come, since a few months ago. I'm waiting from Jo to tell the title of the book - like she did for the book 6, she said the title of that book the year before it published - and then for 2006-2007 season, some clues on her website for the upcoming 7. book. My hope is that in July or in August, Jo will make a surprise, like she did once before! ;)


Posted by felena90 May 26th 2006

Wow, that would be awesome... I hope for the summer of 2007. The earlier the better, but, of course, it would cause me some trouble me, as next year I'm going to have to enter the university, and I'll have to prepare for the exams, not read Harry Potter books - I doubt I'll have to take a HP test... But the temptation will be too strong. I don't like this coincedence :)


Posted by pink_allegria May 26th 2006

Okay. Thank God nowadays the time passes so fast anyway. 2007's gonna be upon us in, like, no time at all. Really. And it doesn't really matter when it ends. The books are always there to be reread, reread again, and reread yet again. Be positive. =)


Posted by saupersempre May 26th 2006

wow!!!!!! the best news on earth!! but once we all end reading book seven i'll feel like i'm dying...i know...:S


Posted by deirdrexgrint May 26th 2006

yay goodness gracious i cant wait!!!! but what shall i do when there are no more books and movies? how will i spend the hours i usually spend on mugglenet??


Posted by Felipe May 26th 2006

OK can someone tell me why is it so bad if the 2 came out at the same time??? I mean, seriously, we're fans don't you guys want the most we can get and the sooner the better? I know I want it that way... I thought everybody would be happier if it came sooner. I mean, you can go see the movie in one night and then read the book in a couple of days, then re-watch the movie, and re-read the book, and so on like we always do!!! I seriously don't get the disapointment you guys show... Anyways, if you ask me:


Posted by Felipe May 26th 2006

if you ask me: I WANT 07/07/07!!! 07/07/07 all the way!!!


Posted by Felipe May 26th 2006

if you ask me: I WANT 07/07/07!!! 07/07/07 all the way!!!


Posted by Aliminist May 26th 2006

Cool!


Posted by Jadore_Bella May 26th 2006

Haha, everyone says they will be mad it it's not July. But what if it was before July? Wouldn't that be way insanly awesomely incredibly terrifically superly magically amazing? AHHHHHHHH I am getting frequent HP spazzes these days...


Posted by Albus_Dumbledore May 26th 2006

I think that it will be Jo who decides when to release the seventh book, not her publisher. I feel quite within my bounds to speak for all of Jo's readers everywhere when I say she may take as long as is necessary. After all, to rush her would be quite the grevious crime wouldn't it.


Posted by Kid_A May 26th 2006

But Rowling may talk with her publisher and discuss about the release date of book seven. Not only Jo decides when it will be released, the publisher has the right to decide it either, for the promotions, ads and HP materials etc...


Posted by harrypotter_rox May 26th 2006

that's awsome! but i still wished it would come out sooner...


Posted by kryntal May 26th 2006

The summer of 2007 will be THE BEST SUMMER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD!!! I'm gratuating and Harry Potter is coming with me to college!!! CLASS OF '07!!! Me and Harry! Wooooooo!!!


Posted by Mrs_Victorkrum May 26th 2006

I wish there would be 9 books. 'Couse that is the magic number right? And it could come out in 9/9/09 and it would be book nine!!! It would be the mopst magical day of my LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted by x0x_caitlyn May 26th 2006

this lady is my hero. I hope it is 2007! =D


Posted by WickedWitch May 27th 2006

As long as it doesn't come out on the same day of the movie, it's alright with me. I don't mind waiting, to make the pleasure lasts!


Posted by harryrules1234 May 27th 2006

i hope it is 2007 i cant wait!! =)


Posted by yues_woman May 27th 2006

gemjewels: The first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone was released in 1997.


Posted by lisa May 28th 2006

well if its not on 7/7/07, i hope its on harry's birthday!! =) or any other day for that matter.... as long as it comes as fast as possible!! I CANT WAIT yay


Posted by blablabla May 30th 2006

Let JKR take her own time. Even I voted for 2008. BOO HOO!!!! Let's also make sure that she comes up with a news saying that she is goin' 2 write a book8? Let me give a weird title for the 7th book. "Harry Potter and the Horrible Horcruxes". Ha, Ha, Ha!


Posted by blablabla May 30th 2006

dafsgdhjgkjkhgbfvcdZxdfghjm,.bvcxZXcvbnmnn, You see!!!!!! I've gone mad and nuts after hearing the good news. The release date should be 07/07/07. Cool! Isn't it? I'll be Harry's age too at that time. Best summer in my life ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






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