The release of the next Harry Potter book has again been delayed. In a statement Bloomsbury, publisher of the Harry Potter books, announced that the publication date of the fifth Harry Potter novel will be announced after it has been delivered.

J.K. Rowling, the Author of the Harry Potter books, has taken longer than expected to complete the fifth Potter book, forcing Bloomsbury to put back the original publication date.

The second Harry Potter film is due for release on the 15th November 2002.

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