Harry Potter prequel
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The Harry Potter prequel is an 800-word story written by J. K. Rowling
, and was published online on 11 June 2008. Set about three years before the birth of Harry Potter
, the story recounts an adventure experienced by Sirius Black
and James Potter.
policemen PC Anderson and Sergeant Fisher are chasing a motorbike
which is breaking the speed limit into a dead-end alley. They confront the two youths, and ask their names. After some joking, the boys introduce themselves as Sirius Black and James Potter. As the policemen attempt to arrest them for speeding and riding without helmets, three unidentified men on broomsticks fly down the alley towards them. James and Sirius use their wands to lift the police car up to form a barrier, and the broomstick riders crash into it. Sirius and James then leave the frightened policemen in the alley.
and Dyslexia Action
. The story, handwritten on a card and signed by her, would then be auctioned off alongside thirteen similar cards from other authors on 11 June 2008, with the proceeds going to charity. The story card sold for £25,000 in the "What's Your Story?" auction at Waterstone's
in Piccadilly
, and the set raised around £47,150 for the two charities. The buyer of the Potter story card was Hira Digpal, president of Tokyo-based investment-banking consulting company Red-33. He had privately mentioned £50,000 as one possible bid by him.
, a book of facsimiles was scheduled for publication in August of that year, to allow fans to own and read the stories; the Potter one has also been published on the Internet.
Rowling has ruled out writing a prequel novel to the Potter series, and concluded the story card with the words, "From the prequel I am not working on – but that was fun!"
J. K. Rowling
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE , better known as J. K. Rowling, is the British author of the Harry Potter fantasy series...
, and was published online on 11 June 2008. Set about three years before the birth of Harry Potter
Harry Potter (character)
Harry James Potter is the title character and main protagonist of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. The majority of the books' plot covers seven years in the life of the orphan Potter who, on his eleventh birthday, learns he is a wizard...
, the story recounts an adventure experienced by Sirius Black
Sirius Black
Sirius Black is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Sirius was first mentioned briefly in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as a wizard who lent Rubeus Hagrid a flying motorbike shortly after Lord Voldemort killed James and Lily Potter...
and James Potter.
Plot synopsis
Two MuggleMuggle
Muggle, a term from the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling, refers to a person who lacks any sort of magical ability and was not born into the magical world...
policemen PC Anderson and Sergeant Fisher are chasing a motorbike
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
which is breaking the speed limit into a dead-end alley. They confront the two youths, and ask their names. After some joking, the boys introduce themselves as Sirius Black and James Potter. As the policemen attempt to arrest them for speeding and riding without helmets, three unidentified men on broomsticks fly down the alley towards them. James and Sirius use their wands to lift the police car up to form a barrier, and the broomstick riders crash into it. Sirius and James then leave the frightened policemen in the alley.
Announcement
J. K. Rowling announced that she was writing a prequel story for the writers' association English PENInternational PEN
PEN International , the worldwide association of writers, was founded in London in 1921 to promote friendship and intellectual co-operation among writers everywhere....
and Dyslexia Action
Dyslexia Action
Dyslexia Action is a non profit organisation based in the UK, providing support to those affected by dyslexia and literacy difficulties, across all sectors and training providers...
. The story, handwritten on a card and signed by her, would then be auctioned off alongside thirteen similar cards from other authors on 11 June 2008, with the proceeds going to charity. The story card sold for £25,000 in the "What's Your Story?" auction at Waterstone's
Waterstone's
Waterstone's is a British book specialist established in 1982 by Tim Waterstone that employs around 4,500 staff throughout the United Kingdom and Europe....
in Piccadilly
Piccadilly
Piccadilly is a major street in central London, running from Hyde Park Corner in the west to Piccadilly Circus in the east. It is completely within the city of Westminster. The street is part of the A4 road, London's second most important western artery. St...
, and the set raised around £47,150 for the two charities. The buyer of the Potter story card was Hira Digpal, president of Tokyo-based investment-banking consulting company Red-33. He had privately mentioned £50,000 as one possible bid by him.
, a book of facsimiles was scheduled for publication in August of that year, to allow fans to own and read the stories; the Potter one has also been published on the Internet.
Rowling has ruled out writing a prequel novel to the Potter series, and concluded the story card with the words, "From the prequel I am not working on – but that was fun!"