Does any one know when harry potter book 7 will be out?

Answer 1

Although JK has been saying the book is progressing well, and that she’s “well into it now,” I’m getting the ominous feeling she still has a long way to go.

JKR.com, September 11th: Oh pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease. I haven't written 750 pages of book seven, and if I had, I'd be very worried, as I'm not close to finishing it yet.


I could reference innumerable statements Jo has made pertaining to Book 7’s progress, but they’re becoming less and less relevant; she made them too long ago for them to hold as much truth now. Instead, I’m going to dissect her most recent comment. (My notes in square brackets.)

JKR.com, September 13th: Now that I'm back from New York, the only real news is that I'm continuing to work hard on the book [reassuring us that the book is indeed going well and that she’s writing diligently]. I've done quite a lot [more reassurance, great!], and I'm really enjoying it, though [ah, not good] every now and then I look up and realise that it's THE LAST ONE. You might think I'd have got used to that idea during the sixteen years I've been planning seven books, but it still keeps hitting me... no more Harry after this... and then I bury myself in book seven again [burying is good, yes] and tell myself I've still got plenty to write [not good, but if it means the book is longer – very good].

The heightened security restrictions on the airlines in August made the journey back from New York interesting, as I refused to be parted from the manuscript of book seven (a large part of it is handwritten, and there was no copy of anything I had done while in the US [working while in the US is a good sign, as not only was she doing readings but taking a much-deserved vacation there]). They let me take it on, thankfully, bound up in elastic bands. I don't know what I would have done if they hadn't; sailed home, probably.

I am currently trying to decide between two possible titles. I was quite happy with one of them until the other one struck me while I was taking a shower in New York. They would both be appropriate, so I think I'll have to wait until I'm further into the book to decide which one works best [clearly, a lot more to go].


As you can see, she made both good and bad comments, though I feel that by telling us she was working hard, she was easing us into an unpleasant reality. We need to understand that this is the final book - and all the implications that come along with that. The books are so complex that it’s only natural the final one should be close to impossible to pen within a year. There are so many loose ends to tie up – some major, some minor, but almost all need to be explained in Book 7. That isn't an easy task.

Last June, during an interview with Richard & Judy, Jo said she had sometimes regretted writing certain things in previous books because, in doing so, she had “boxed herself in” for later books. I feel that, during the writing of Book 7, these obstacles will be far more prevalent and, most likely, more difficult to overcome.

I believe JK’s going to take the time to ensure everything is tied up in a nice, neat bow. When reminiscing in a few years' time on the phenomenon that is Harry Potter, is she going to want to think, “look at the mess I made of Book 7 - why did I rush it?”

No matter how much pressure the fans and publishers put her under, Jo will remain resolute. This is her book. She has said before she’s writing this for herself. She isn't going to do a rush-job just so we can get our blissful 7/7/07 release, or so the businesses behind Potterdom can earn big bucks more quickly. They are certainly significant factors and she isn’t going to ignore them – she knows we’re absolutely ravenous for the next book – but what’s important to her right now is the quality of the book, not the speed at which it’s produced.

At the moment, Jo isn’t going to be worrying about the release date. All she needs to focus on is the writing. Whether or not the fifth movie is coming next summer really makes no odds to her. Once she hands her publishers the manuscript she’s done. I don’t believe we should speculate any further on the release date until we hear something solid from Jo. It’s so variable that our conjecture couldn’t be close to accurate. However, when we find out she’s finished, then we can crack out our copies of Unfogging the Future and predict a release date!

Answer 2

There has not been a release date annouced. Many people feel it will be released Summer 2007, more really on 07/07/07 and while that would be an awesome release date I doubt it will be.
1. The 5th Movie comes out on 07/13/07, which would be about a week after that release. They would want to maximise their profit so they would spread it out longer. Having the two release dates so close together would probably give them less money. This is because the longer people have to wait from one thing to the next the more money they spend.
2. It's December now and J.K. Rowling isn't even finished writing the book. Let's say she finishes it in the next month or two. Let's say Feburary. Then it would have to go to the editors and transcribers. Then it would have to go to the pubishers and then they'll want to make a big deal out of the release to get the hype up, so they want a longer release period. If it were to be released in 2007, I don't see it getting released on 07/07/07, or in the summer time.
3. J.K. Rowling likes to release them in the summer because of all the school kids that read them, so if it's not Summer 2007, then probably 2008.
I think that a Summer 2008 is more likely, however, no one really knows except for Ms. Rowling, so we all could be wrong. We'll just have to wait and find out.

Answer 3

JUly 2007

Answer 4

July 7, 2007 (7/7/07)

Answer 5

Tentatively set for 15 July 2007

Answer 6

Are you joking? what's incorrect with you human beings. i'm going to admit that many human beings theory it mediocre, whether it became right into a very good way for Rowling to end the sequence. She tied up all the loose factors that have been from the Sorcerer's Stone up until those that she created in Deathly Hallows. the only element that wasn't so glamorous became into the Epilogue (Nineteen Years Later). the unique epilogue became into longer and greater specified, yet i've got confidence JK needed human beings to create their very own assumptions; whether, she had an interview which suggested what happened to harry, Ron, and Hermione with their jobs and lives...besides as different characters. It became right into a super e book.

Answer 7

7/7/7 (July 7, 2007)

Answer 8

It's projected to come out next summer.

Answer 9

Sometime next year sorry I forgot the month

Answer 10

J.K.Rowling and the publishers knows. Check for news on her official site at http://www.jkrowling.com