Listening to that "author" (loosest possible definition there) of that Harry Potter Lexicon book on the radio earlier got me thinking.

I have an idea that JK and HP-nut might settle the matter so that each get a share in the royalities. Because;
1. The judge will not want to be seen to be banning a book.
2. JK won't accept a verdict that goes entirely the way of HP-nut, and why should she?! (Ignore the fact that she's made a lot of money from the franchise already! That's irrelevant)

Which then leads me to think that it is all a publicity stunt to raise the profile of the book, and therefore sell more copies. This relies on JK not succeeding in stopping the book.

I'm saying no more - Harry Potter PLC doesn't need any more publicity - but don't be surprised if both parties strike a deal in the next few weeks.

Now, all go read His Dark Materials! That's a series which deserves the publicity, and Philip Pullman deserves his royalties for being a literature genius! :yes: