how Harry Potter fans can enter the upcoming
Pottermore.com website EARLY!
"Each day for seven days, from 31 July to 6 August,
we will be placing a clue on the Pottermore homepage
to help you find The Magical Quill."
"The Magical Quill detects the birth of a magical child
and writes his or her name down in a large book."
"Every year, Professor McGonagall checks the book and sends owls to the children
who are turning eleven, to inform them that they have a place at Hogwarts.
The lucky few who locate The Magical Quill during the Magical Quill challenge
(which will run from 31 July to 6 August 2011) will have the chance to register
for Pottermore early and gain access to the site before it opens to all in October 2011."
"There will be a new clue every day, and each clue will relate to a different book in the
Harry Potter series. On Day 1 the clue will relate to the first Harry Potter book,
HARRY POTTER and the Sorcerer’s Stone, on Day 2 the clue will relate to
HARRY POTTER and the Chamber of Secrets, and so forth."
Click "Read More..." for more PotterMore information!
"The clues will also vary in difficulty. On Days 1-3 the clues will be harder,
and on Days 4-7 the clues will be easier."
"To find The Magical Quill, you need to solve the clue and add the answer
to the end of the web address http://quill.pottermore.com .
This will lead you to a website where The Magical Quill will be located
while early access places are available. "
Example:
Clue: How many books are there in the Harry Potter series?
Multiply this number by 10. Answer: 70
Next, add this number to the end of the website address.
In this case it would be http://quill.pottermore.com/70
Then hit ‘Return’ to go to the website where The Magical Quill is located.
Multiply this number by 10. Answer: 70
Next, add this number to the end of the website address.
In this case it would be http://quill.pottermore.com/70
Then hit ‘Return’ to go to the website where The Magical Quill is located.
"When you arrive at the registration page, you will be asked to provide some details about yourself including your first name and last name, email address, date of birth and country of residence. If you are under 13, we ask you to provide us with your first name only, your date of birth, the country you live in and your parent or guardian’s email address.
You will also be asked to choose a username from five randomly selected options and to select a password. Make a note of your username and password and keep them
in a safe place. An email will then be sent to the email address you provided."
"This email will contain a link that you need to click in order to validate your registration
and create your Pottermore account. Please note you (or your parent or guardian) must validate your account within 48 hours or your registration will be invalid and you will
need to start again. (If you do start again, you won’t be able to gain early access but you
will able to register to join Pottermore in October when the site will be open to all.)"
If the email doesn’t appear in your inbox, check your junk mail folder
in case it has been placed there by mistake.
"After you have registered (by submitting your details and validating your registration
You will also be asked to choose a username from five randomly selected options and to select a password. Make a note of your username and password and keep them
in a safe place. An email will then be sent to the email address you provided."
"This email will contain a link that you need to click in order to validate your registration
and create your Pottermore account. Please note you (or your parent or guardian) must validate your account within 48 hours or your registration will be invalid and you will
need to start again. (If you do start again, you won’t be able to gain early access but you
will able to register to join Pottermore in October when the site will be open to all.)"
If the email doesn’t appear in your inbox, check your junk mail folder
in case it has been placed there by mistake.
"After you have registered (by submitting your details and validating your registration
via the email sent to you), we will send you a Welcome email letting you know that
you can gain access Pottermore. Due to the number of people seeking to register,
you may have to wait several weeks before receiving this email."