When, in November 2001, was born the first film, which tells of the adventures of Harry Potter, the state of its creator Joanne Rowling has already exceeded $ 140 million. Books about the little wizard have been translated into forty-two languages ​​of the world, two days after the release of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" has sold over three million copies.

These figures far exceed the wildest dreams of the author, who wrote her first book, cradling in her arms little girl and getting from the state allowance of $ 100 a week. Dreamy girl who once enthusiastically played in wizards, was forced to literally fend on bread and water.

Her story began July 31, 1966, when the family of Peter and Anne Rowling was born Joanne small. In five years the future writer first took up the pen to write a story, "Rabbit." Of course, loving parents were delighted with the talents of their child and infinitely proud of its achievements. At fourteen years old girl for the first time felt the injustice of life: her beloved mother was diagnosed multiple sclerosis.

By studying the French language at the University of Exeter, Joanne continued to do what he likes, writing short stories funny. In 1990, while traveling on a train from Manchester to London, she first conceived the story of a little boy who suddenly discovered that a real magician. Small sketch gave off six years later, when the light came Harry Potter. However, up to this point the future creator of the famous literary character of our time still had to bury his mother, to marry a Portuguese TV journalist, to go through a painful divorce and become a single mother. Torn between concern for her daughter and the need to earn a living, she wrote a story about a little Harry on his knees in a cafe where she worked when the little girl was sleeping in a cradle next, because her apartment was too cold to leave the child there.

A sudden overwhelming success of the book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," not only turned Rowling into one of the most famous writers of the world, but also allowed her to finally get rid pursue her poverty as well as to gain family happiness with Dr. Neil Murray in December 2001. In spring 2003, the family Rowling Murray has another son, who, unlike her older sister will never know what it is - to sleep in the stroller in the cafe, where his mother.

Like the story of her favorite hero, life itself Joanne Rowling is more like a fairy tale with a happy ending. However, the princess made her not a magician, suddenly appeared in the doorway, and her own considerable talent and perseverance.

How did you come up with the idea to write a story about Harry Potter?

The idea was born during a trip from Manchester to London. Harry just appeared in my head, could not help it. However, it was only a storyline: the boy did not know he was a wizard, and then goes to the school of magic and witchcraft.

How long have you wrote the first book?

Five years. While at the same time I planned and wrote the storylines for all subsequent parts of the novel.

You have something changed in the American version of the book? Making it more understandable to the American public?

Only a few minor details. We have changed a few words, as they were not entirely clear to the Americans in this context. While some critics, and criticized me for what I am allowed to make these changes, but it seems to me that if they continue the argument, it will be released, that the French and Danish children should not read a book in their own language, and to start to learn English.

You always planned to tell the story of Harry in a few books?

Yes, from the beginning I assumed that this would be a project of the seven independent novels, because I wanted to show the development of his character from 11 to 17 years old when he learned the magic art in Hogvarttse.

What will happen to Potter in these parts?

All parts are united by one common theme: the struggle between good and evil. I'm afraid that will not be without death. My little readers usually beg me not to kill Ron, when I tell them about it. They believe that it is the most vulnerable Ron character. Perhaps because he is the best friend of the protagonist.

As there are in your imagination is so unusual terms, places, circumstances?

Many of the terms I invented myself. For example, "kvidich" or "Muggle". I also collect unusual names. You know that "Hedwig" - is the name of a saint, "Snape" - a small town in England.

Did you expect your book to be so successful?

I would be abnormal if from the very beginning was confident of success. The most exciting event of my life - this is the news that the book will be published. I have since childhood was passionate dream ever see his work on the shelf in the bookstore. Everything that happened after that was so unusual and wonderful that I can only say one thing: my childhood dream came true and I am very happy. You know, I'm from the beginning was very skeptical about my ability as a writer. I knew that the few who can live off their work, so I just hoped that my expenses are met, and it will allow me to continue to be creative. At the same time I felt that I could earn in parallel by the French lessons.

After just three months after the publication in the UK agent called me and said that in New York held an auction, which will sell the rights to publish my book. When he said that the initial price is five digits, I was shocked. A couple of hours later he phoned to say that the figure has increased to six decimal. An hour later I called my new American publisher Arthur Levin, and his first words were: "Do not panic!". Of course, he knew perfectly well what it means for me the contract. On the one hand, I was incredibly pleased with the other - I like ice bound.

Are you surprised by the fact that Harry Potter attracts not only children, but also a large number of adult readers?

I did not write, based on the large audience. It was a children's book. I got a real pleasure working on it. I never thought that I would write for children, rather the book itself has found its audience. I think that if a book is written with dignity, it reads any person at any age and to have fun.

People talk a lot about Harry Potter. What statement did you like most?

It was at the festival in Edinburgh. I read the book a large gathering of people. Then he came up to me with a twelve year old girl, and resentment in his voice said: "I did not want to have been around so many people, it's my book!". You know, as a child, I felt the same thing: my favorite books were my only, no one had the right to even know about them.

As your success affect your lifestyle? You have been a desire that was realized thanks to this success?

Never assume that the interview and the promotion of the book took so long. I have to constantly deny, because if I accepted all proposals that come to me, I just was not able to work. On the other hand, I really like to travel, to visit other countries, it is so wonderful.

You recognized on the streets? Ask for an autograph? How does it feel famous?

No, I know the streets is quite rare, and I am very glad, because I do not really like fame and all that goes with it. As a rule, I know, when I go to a cafe and start writing, because people know my story, and my name is associated with a cafe. Although sometimes fame has its positive side. For example, when I have a credit card there is overspending, enough people know my name, so that the problem was solved with the payment.

When you're done, finally, a series of books dedicated to Harry Potter than prefer? Will we see new projects Joanne Rowling?

I have always dealt with the literature, and will always deal with it, regardless of whether to publish my book or not. However, Harry Potter - it's a huge project that requires all my strength and all my time. I just do not have the possibility to decide right now what I'll do after work on it.

You can give any advice aspiring writers?

I doubt that the real writer in need of anyone's advice. The only thing that I can say to him: Hold on!

Your hobbies? Favorite holiday?

One day I realized with some unease that I have nothing to answer the question about my hobby. The fact that I have to look after two children, I have friends, I read a lot, write. So it's time for something else simply does not remain. Because of the holidays I like Halloween.

There is something else that describes your (favorite food, TV programs)?

I eat everything except for the scar. Unfortunately, the scar is always supplied in the place where I lived for a long time. I love British comedy, The Simpsons.

You have long lived in Scotland. And what countries you have visited? Your preferences?

I lived in England, France and Portugal. Many traveled the world. Really liked Portugal. I hope to visit it soon.

In the story, Harry somehow influenced your experience of a single mother?

I wrote a pretty decent part of the first book before she became a mother. So I do not think that my feelings somehow influenced the plot or characters. The only thing that seriously affected in the book - is the death of my mother. When I reread the book, I realized how many of their feelings and emotions over the loss of their parents, I gave Harry.

One of the most remarkable characters of your book - it is Hermione Granger. How did this image?

Well its something I had to create the easiest, because it really is I'm 11 years old. Maybe a little bit comical. However, I was not as smart as my character, and I knew not all, do not turn up their noses, though perhaps my former classmates from the last statement and disagree. Like Hermione, I was obsessed with the idea to succeed in school, but it masked my huge self-doubt. I think that many girls go through it. The same applies to her hobbies totally unsuitable young people. The fact that you have good brains does not mean that you can control your hormones.

Is it true that you met the man of her dreams, when he left all hope to arrange their marital happiness?

True. I'm not waiting for a handsome prince. And married I did not want. Of course, many people wanted to be closer to me, because I was already rich enough. But happiness has come unexpectedly. You know, when we first met my future husband, he told me that he had read the first ten pages of my book on the night shift at the hospital, and she seemed to him tolerable. In fact, the book he is reading infrequently. And he had no idea that I was famous, rich, so we started to meet like two normal person.

Your fourth book and your son were born at the same time

I was getting fatter and fatter, and at the same time somewhere for Christmas realized that soon will finish the book. An amazing feeling, grows in you a man, and you are creating something else!

Does your fame has a downside. Some people think that your books teach children evil.

Yes, sometimes the Internet can be read very clearly a threat to me. On some forums people call to shoot me. Strange, but what can I do? Praise often isolates the person from others. Many of her eager, but to me it is difficult to understand, frankly. After all you are left almost alone Loneliness - this is not new, or why am I still alone? It leaves its mark on the relationships with loved ones. Many of my friends are constantly receiving very favorable offers from the tabloids for information about my personal life.

Your comments about the story just released "Order of the Phoenix"?

Harry became very nervous. He's angry at the whole world. But I think after what happened to him, it is quite natural. Besides keeping him in the dark about what is happening around. He is a teenager with a rapidly changing sensations, interesting girls, but do not understand what they have in mind. We can say that this is not the syrup of sugar-story, there is one very unpleasant for me to die, because I am so fond of this character. I cried when describing his death. And in this book finally Harry will be the first serious relationship with the opposite sex. This part of the story writing was quite fun, although it is possible to some extent, you will find it quite a painful experience. What can you do, it's going through all the fifteen-teens. After that I was forced to go the poor Harry!

How about the sixth book?

I began to develop the basic lines of the sixth book, even when she was pregnant. While this does not mean that the book will appear in the near future. According to the contract, I can do nothing more to write, so the race is not going to hold, so I have no one cause.

So, you have a certain freedom?

Yes. And I want to dedicate more time to my son David. I do not need a battalion of nannies about my baby strollers. However, I really want to write the sixth and seventh book. While I can say that the sixth will be a bit shorter than the previous, but the seventh will probably be the biggest. You know, when you realize that your hero out of you, I want to stop him. Therefore, I will build upon and build upon the seventh book, I just know it. I can not believe I used to be able to write the word "end"!

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