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Name of New Harry Potter Book Released

The author J.K. Rowling disclosed the title of the seventh Harry Potter book in the series, which she is currently working on: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The author`s website featured a short announcement published by Rowling`s publisher, exposing the new name, but no further details, including the projected publishing date, were given. A few months ago Rowling disclosed that the seventh and final book in the series will include the death of two characters in its plot. This dramatic announcement shocked many of Rowling`s fans and peers.

The name of the new book can be found in a game on the author`s website. By pressing on the eraser on the main page and looking for the charismas hints scattered around. If you are lazy here is the solution to the puzzle: After pressing on the eraser a room with a door, a window and a mirror, appears. Click on the furthest handle in the mirror`s reflection. Afterwards, click on the center of the ordinary door, then on the ceiling in the mirror. After which you must click on the spider webs on the right or left of the door. Then click on the wind chimes, which will in turn turn into a key. Use it to open the door. Then all that is left is solving the riddle and you`ve got the name of the new book.

While no official date for the publication of the book has been given many fans believe the book will be available in stores on July 7th ? 07/07/07. This date is attractive not only for aesthetic reasons but also because it falls on a Saturday, like the 3 earlier book`s release dates. Some fans point out that the fact that Lord Voldemort has a seven-part soul might also be a contributing factor.