For many devoted Harry Potter fans including myself. We have been waiting patiently, watching the YouTube countdown page for an exciting announcement. Many speculated as what JK Rowling could have in store for her fans. Some theories included an online game, charity, treasure hunt or social website for fans. While it is the latter, It is so much more.
An interactive experience which one can be sorted into their house, receive one of 30,000 wands and converse with fellow fans. It will also include back stories and perhaps continuations for beloved characters and lesser known ones. An insight into the wizarding world without the limitations of page numbers or film running times. In other words, all the thoughts that filled Jo Rowling's mind, all the little details about the world she created, will have a place to live, breath and inspire us once more. 
It will also include a Pottermore store where fans will finally be able to purchase the e-book versions. Along with new exclusive merchandise. One million fans will be allowed a sneak peek on Harry Potter's birthday July 31st. With the site open to all in October of this year. You can register at
http://www.pottermore.com/.
Although you may want to wait a little while.
All of us Potter fans crashed the site 5 minutes after it's launch.
Until then you can watch Jo explain Pottermore on YouTube. While thinking of what house you wish to be sorted into. For some reason every Harry Potter house sorting test I have taken, I have been placed in Ravenclaw. Which is probably why I love Luna Lovegood so much. It will be interesting to see what House Rowling's method will place me as well as my kids in. I also look forward to socializing with other Harry Potter fans. For it is more than a book series or entertaining films. It is the knowledge that the world holds magic, even for muggles if only you believe.
http://www.youtube.com/user/JKRowlingAnnounces
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