PoA Part II Sneak Peek

The Insider has posted a neat work-in-progress Moment that will be included in PoA's second part...
see it here! insider.pottermore.com/2013/01…

Pottermore has also added a new badge: to get the Potions badge, successfully brew three potions in a row.

Thoughts on the preview or on the new badge?
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A sneak peek of Hagrid's First Lesson is up on the Insider! Go take a look!

And.....the same Insider post tells us that that the first few chapters of PoA will be up on the 20th of December!! Looks like the Pottermore team is picking up the pace for these new books...

Do you like the release of the new books in stages, like they did for CoS? Or do you prefer the entire thing at once, like PS/SS?

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GO GET IT, GUYS. (CoS pt. III)

Pottermore.com

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YES. TOMORROW. HALLOWEEN.

"We're pleased to officially announce that from tomorrow, 31st October, 12 noon GMT, the final chapters of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets will be available on Pottermore for you to explore. "

It's about time!

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Following the spiders from FB and twitter to the Insider has revealed a little post... read it here or below.

"Now, it’s your turn to find out some stuff as we can announce that the final and last installment of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets will be released next week.

Chapters Twelve to Eighteen will shortly be available for you to delve into and explore.

Brewing Polyjuice Potion, accessing the Slytherin common room and uncovering the secret of Tom Riddle’s diary are amongst the many exciting Moments awaiting you.

These concluding chapters will also contain brand new exclusive content from J.K. Rowling, including material on the Chamber of Secrets; its origin and history."

The Insider blog entry also features a sneak peek at one of the moments in the third installment, so click the link above and check it out.

What are you looking forward to the most??

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The Insider has updated again with another CoS Preview, this time featuring out (not so) favorite poltergeist:

"Have you ever wondered how Peeves gets away with causing so much havoc? Maybe you've been wondering about the other past caretakers who have had to endure Peeves' troublemaking and the attempts made to control him? You’ll be able to learn all of this and more as J.K. Rowling shares information on poltergeists and the many antics of Peeves.

Here’s a snippet from this new exclusive entry:"



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The Pottermore Insider has posted a sneak peek from an upcoming moment from CoS -- the Deathday Party. Read the entry here or below.

"Many of our Pottermore fans have been keen to see the next chapters of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, so this week we’re taking a sneak peek at one of the upcoming Moments - the Deathday Party.

In Chapter Eight, Harry, Ron and Hermione are invited to Nearly Headless Nick’s Deathday Party, as the Gryffindor ghost celebrates his five hundredth deathday.

Various ghosts gather at Hogwarts to attend the party, including Hogwarts residents the Fat Friar and the Bloody Baron, as well as ghosts from further afield, like the Wailing Widow from Kent.

In this atmospheric Moment, you’ll be able to explore the Deathday Party and see some of the ghostly, spectral sights.

Through the curtains, new objects and characters are waiting to be found; look out for a glimpse of Moaning Myrtle and listen to the quavering sound of the musical saws.

You will also be able to unlock brand new, exclusive content from J.K. Rowling about Peeves the mischievous poltergeist in this Moment."



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The Insider posted their CoS update today, saying:

"This week, we're finessing the animations for the next chapters of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

We've been polishing up the Hogwarts moving portraits and tackling the challenging Whomping Willow to ensure they're looking their best.

We'll have another update for you later this week on the Insider."

Any guesses for the release of the next CoS installment?

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Read the Insider Post here or below.

"We've been back in the studio this week, finalising more sounds that feature in the second instalment of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

From the cry of the Mandrake to Moaning Myrtle's sobs, we've been making sure the effects are just right.

There will be another development update, here on the Insider next week."

Are you looking forward to any sound effects in particular?

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CoS is out for everyone! Go get it!! (But don't spoil anything, please.) Also, only the first four chapters are up. The Pottermore team is still working on the rest of them, so please don't complain because they could have just as easily made us wait until they were all done. But they didn't.

What's your favorite part so far?
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"As part of their reward for winning the Pottermore House Cup, members of Slytherin house can now explore the first chapters of the Chamber of Secrets, but don't worry, you will be able to from tomorrow. The next Pottermore House Cup is already underway so help your house to victory by brewing and duelling!
10/07/2012"

Thanks to Delmorii for the heads up!!!

Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff will have access to CoS tomorrow!!

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Sorry for the delay (I've been having limited internet access) but here are the latest Insider updates.

"Tuesday 03 July

Chamber of Secrets update:
This week, we're finalising artwork for Chapter Eight, The Deathday Party.

Friday 29 June

Pottermore House Cup update:
The Great Hall hour-glasses have been temporarily concealed but points earned will still be added to the house total. Good luck to all houses!

Monday 25 June

Chamber of Secrets update:
This week, we’re finalising artwork for Chapter Seven, Mudbloods and Murmurs, and Chapter Fifteen, Aragog.

Friday 22 June

Pottermore House Cup update:
The inaugural Pottermore House Cup will be awarded on the 5th of July. Join us then for the reveal. Good luck to all houses!

Monday 18 June

Chamber of Secrets update:
This week, we're finalising artwork for Chapter Fourteen, Cornelius Fudge.

Monday 11 June

Chamber of Secrets update:
Last week, we were editing sounds in the studio for the Chamber of Secrets and we're now working on finishing artwork for Chapter Eleven, The Duelling Club."

It looks like we're getting close!! When do you think CoS will come out?

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"Wednesday 06 June

Chamber of Secrets update:
Last week, we recorded audio for the Chamber of Secrets Moments. We’re really pleased with how things went and are now editing the sounds. As well as finishing off Chapter Three, The Burrow, we’re currently tweaking the artwork for Chapter Sixteen, The Chamber of Secrets. "

Also, courtesy of Pottermore News pottermoreowl.wordpress.com/20…, we know that according to the CTO (Chief Technical Officer), Chamber of Secrets will be out this summer.

What do you think about this timeframe?

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New update on the Insider insider.pottermore.com/p/potte…! It says:

"Thursday 28 May

Chamber of Secrets update:
This week, we're in the sound studio recording audio for the Chamber of Secrets Moments. We're also working on Chapter Three, The Burrow, and Chapter Seventeen, The Heir of Slytherin."

Which chapters are you excited to see moments from?