What were you doing in 2000? Were you one of the excited Harry Potter fans awaiting the publication of JK Rowling's latest book?
JK Rowling at the launch of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Nick Meakin, manager of the Stafford branch of W HSmith, said 100 copies of the book had been ordered in advance. Stephen, from Shawbury, said: “I have been hooked ever since read the first Harry Potter. I shall spend all weekend reading it and could have it finished by Monday.” Lo and behold, a reply appeared to say Matthew’s letter had been chosen to be printed on the sleeves of millions of copies Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Advance orders for the book broke all records - with an initial print-run of 5.3m - 1.5m in the UK and 3.8m in the US.The content of the new story was closely guarded - no review copies were issued - but the author had revealed someone close to Harry died. She was whisked into Kidderminster by The Taw Valley, which had been painted maroon to represent the Hogwarts Express, which features in the novels.In the railway museum at the nearby Severn Valley Railway she signed copies of the book for 250 guests who had been selected from thousands of eager readers who had ordered copies.
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