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Hosting a “Midnight Magic” Party with Special Harry Potter Events

Excitement continues to build for the upcoming July 16 release of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” For fans who want to be the first to own the latest book in this enormously popular series, Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce that, at the stroke of midnight July 15, copies of J.K. Rowling’s new book will go on sale!

For that special Friday evening, Barnes & Noble will host a “Midnight Magic” party. Muggles can enjoy Harry Potter-related contests, games, giveaways and more. Customer registration for pre-orders and walk-ins will begin at 6 p.m. The evening festivities will begin at 8 p.m. with a look-a-like contest. Conjure yourself into Harry, Hermione or Ron and compete to win a prize in one of the four age divisions: PreK, Elementary School, Middle School and High School/Adult. Don’t leave the party without standing by the honored guest. Take a picture with a Harry Potter standee at 9 p.m. and don’t forget to grab a complimentary frame for the memory. At 10 p.m., a little bit of magic will appear in the air with Ken Scott the Magician, who will entertain the Muggles until the clock strikes twelve. Don’t miss the party of the year, something for everyone!

“The anticipation surrounding this new Harry Potter book has been unprecedented,” said Linda Metoyer, Community Relations Manager. “In response to customer demand, we will stay open past midnight so Potter fans can be among the first to purchase a copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and have loads of fun at the same time.”

Barnes & Noble is offering the title for the discounted price of $17.99, 40 percent off the list price ($16.19 for Barnes & Noble Members). The compact disc and audio cassettes for the unabridged book will also be available. Customers can place pre-orders at any Barnes & Noble store or online at Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com).