It only took about 12 hours, but I just read the last page. It was amazing. I hope everyone enjoys the last installment of the Harry Potter series as much as I did!

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From AsiaNews:

Israel’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Labour Eli Yishai threatened to fine bookstores holding special sale events on Saturday for the launch of the final instalment in the Harry Potter series. The release of the new book is scheduled for midnight (London time), but will take place simultaneously around the world. Till then no libraries are allowed to sell it.

In Israel bookstores announced that they will start selling the English version as of 2:01 am Saturday morning. Thousands are expected to attend the events.

According to the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahnoroth, the minister wants the release to be pushed back to Friday morning or forward until after Shabbat.

“We must put a limit on the desire to imitate other countries. It is inconceivable that numerous employees will be brought in to allow these events to take place and damage the spirit of Shabbat (the Jewish day of rest). I plan to file charges and fine anyone who violates the Hours of Work and Rest Law,” Yishai said.

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The new Harry Potter movie trailer is now available...

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The Anchoress has some Harry Potter coverage tonight, preparing for the movie and book this summer. Included is a look at the next (and last) book's cover.

Some of her ideas:

I argued last year that there may well be reason to believe that, from a storyteller’s perspective in narrative, it would be best to kill off Harry Potter as well. There are ideas pro-and-con. Some insist that Harry must become the final-and-forever Defense against Dark Arts teacher, others who contend that he will be the new headmaster. I doubt that. I think - against everyone’s instincts - Snape will end up being the new Headmaster of Hogwarts, confounding all expectations.

She also has lots of links too!

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