Sort of - the Horcruxes identified in book 6 are:Wasn't there one unidentified horcrux at the end of book 6?
Does anyone here think "The Link" with pictures of pages of the book is legitimate?
Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), this appears to be the absolute real deal. Bloomsbury is not going to be happy, though I'm not entirely sure how they're going to track down the original perpetrator. I've actually reviewed the files myself, for informational purposes only and immediately deleted them. They fit JKR's writing style, the chapter illustrations are unique and original art from the artist, and there aren't any grammar or spelling mistakes. They're also a PITA to read, so I gave up after chapter 2 - I can wait three more days to save my eyesight. Near as I can tell, it's a library copy someone is preparing - libraries need to get the books in advance to process them for shelving and the record demand on Saturday.Oh my! TWO-THIRDS of the BOOK has leaked on to the internet. I think that's a literary first.
Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), this appears to be the absolute real deal. Bloomsbury is not going to be happy, though I'm not entirely sure how they're going to track down the original perpetrator. I've actually reviewed the files myself, for informational purposes only and immediately deleted them. They fit JKR's writing style, the chapter illustrations are unique and original art from the artist, and there aren't any grammar or spelling mistakes. They're also a PITA to read, so I gave up after chapter 2 - I can wait three more days to save my eyesight. Near as I can tell, it's a library copy someone is preparing - libraries need to get the books in advance to process them for shelving and the record demand on Saturday.
Once something is released onto the internet, it propagates so rapidly. People send it to each other on instant messaging networks and e-mail providers. People upload it to the range of file hosting websites (MegaUpload,YouSendIt, etc.) and then post the links on message boards. People host it on their own websites. It gets put on YouTube and other video hosting services. Finally, there are the P2P networks (LimeWire, Kazaa, etc.). Once something leaks on to the internet, it is an unstoppable beast. I think this thing might blow up in the morning because Scholastic probably doesn't have a lot experience fighting the spread of files on the internet.
At first I thought Harry (or his scar, however you want to look at it) was a horcrux and he would have to die. Then I saw The Order of the Phoenix this weekend and remembered the prophecy thing "one cannot live while the other is still alive" and I figured Harry dying would mean Voldermort prevailing. No way is that going to happen.
I have no idea but I can't wait to read it.
I did read the sixth book, but it was so long ago, and it probably bored me quite a lot.. so could someone please summarise what this horcrux stuff is? Rings a bell, but I have pretty much forgotten it.
I did read the sixth book, but it was so long ago, and it probably bored me quite a lot.. so could someone please summarise what this horcrux stuff is? Rings a bell, but I have pretty much forgotten it.
Remember that Bill & Fleur's wedding is to happen in the Deathly Hallows, maybe Ron/Hermione or Harry/Ginny will get (back) together then.
I'm undecided on wether Harry will tell the Order about the Horcrux's or not. He certainly needs their help, but I could see him doing a "heroic" thing and not wanting to put other people's lives in danger...
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Actually, what I was able to manage reading *was* good - although like the first couple chapters in book 6, the two chapters I did read seemed a bit out of context - probably because they needed the rest of the book to set them in place. The photos were so bad, I couldn't really finish chapter 2 and just got annoyed and threw out the whole lot of them.How is it? Good? lol
Anyway, it probably wasn't a good idea for the Scholastic and Bloomsbury to do that. Did they not realize that it was a huge risk?
Depending on whether the file was first uploaded on a file hosting service or a P2P network (which is more likely), they would be able to see the original IP address. What I wonder is if the publishers will resort to record label tactics to reduce piracy (flooding P2P networks with fakes, fakes with viruses/spyware, fakes with legal threats attached as a Word file or audio file.)
I could brag and tell you this is true. Or not.
I've only read the first 14 chapters so far though. Ace book.
Can I kindly ask you (and anyone else to whom this may apply) to stop the nudging/bragging/whatever about your dodgy acquisition of this book? It borders on being against MR policy as it is but moreover, it's kind of annoying and I think I can speak for many when I say no one wants it spoiled.I could brag and tell you this is true. Or not.
I've only read the first 14 chapters so far though. Ace book.
Well, that, and also, like, so what if you know something an entire 4 days before the actual book is released? I mean, it seemed to me inevitable that DH would be leaked, and there's the folks who like spoilers and the folks who don't. I personally kind of fall in-between, so if some legitimate copy of DH is available to read I'll take a gander at it (much like there was of SW Episode 3 a week or so before the release of the movie). It's what you do with this information that matters - it's kind of neat to have advance information about a major event, but if you're just going to taunt people with it and ruin the fun of folks who really do want to preserve the moment, then that doesn't make you a very nice person does it?Theres nothing to brag about illegally torrenting jpg images of a book that is to be released in 4 days. Maybe I am missing something![]()
So just a warning to all of you: I would avoid digg.com if you want to find out what happens when you actually read the book as opposed to from some loser's comment. Some people are posting what they have read from the section of the book leaked onto BT. I think I accidentally saw one of these comments before it got dugg down![]()