The Letter I got from TLC today.
How You – Yes, You – Made History
As you may have seen on The Leaky Cauldron today, our attempt to win the
card containing 93 words about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
were thwarted when an anonymous American bidder pledged roughly $38,000 for
the item.
Of course, we’re sure you’re disappointed in the result – and in a way, we
are too – but we’re also thrilled with how the fandom came together to
support The Leaky Cauldrons massive charity drive.
In just eight days, 2200 of us donated money through Leaky, Inc. In just
eight days, $24,000 was raised to support literacy. That’s what’s known as
making a difference. That’s called leaving the world a little better than
we found it nine days ago.
Thanks to everyone who generously donated. You’ve shown what you truly
are. Thanks to all news organizations and websites especially BBC
Newsround, BBC Radio Five Live, the New York Times, the Associated Press
and Spin 103 FM in Ireland that generously gave this charity drive such
amazing press. Thank you to the thousands of Web masters who made and
posted banners, and to the thousands of fans who sent news of our drive to
every nook and cranny of the fandom they could think of. Without you, the
donation would not have been nearly so substantial. Thanks to Sotheby’s,
for running such a worthy auction. Enormous thanks to J.K. Rowling, for
yet again putting her money where her mouth is; it’s not every celebrity
who makes such stunning use of her influence.
It’s unsurprising that most participants in this drive seemed more excited
about the prospect of giving something to charity than of getting something
out of Sotheby’s – that’s the Harry Potter Fandom we’re all proud to be a
part of. We didnt get the card, but a lot of people just got a whole lot
of books. When you fantastic donors are finally reading Harry Potter and
the Order of the Phoenix, and your hearts are moved again by Harry’s
bravery, Ron’s passion, and Hermione’s ethics, remember: you’re just like
them.
The Leaky Cauldron team wishes you a very warm, safe and happy holiday
season and congratulates you on making real magic.
Love from,
The entire staff of The Leaky Cauldron.
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It makes me so sad though, that even with the publicity that TLC got, that someone would want to thwart thousands of people’s efforts and just bust out with a big check like that, like it was nothing. I dunno, I am just assuming, right? But still. I do hope that they have the heart to share since so many people came together. If I had bought that card (riiiiight) I would share. *shrug*
Oh well, I am teary-eyed with dissapointment because I really thought we would win. But it’s ok, ‘cuz like TLC says, Book Aid ended up a real big winner.