Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 252 Sales of Harry Potter

"Of course not. Your Majesty just said that I look much more beautiful. As the nominal supreme ruler of the United Kingdom, it is impossible for her to focus on me. In fact, on that occasion, no one would ask This kind of impolite and embarrassing question, this is etiquette, dear, do you understand?"

The two little guys on the sofa looked at her half-understood, Xia Xia basically understood the meaning, but Jessica Rowling asked in confusion: "But I heard a lot of people say that because of that movie , the royal family doesn’t like you.”

"Okay, honey, even if the royal family doesn't like me, as long as I don't act out of line or affect their image, they won't show it publicly, let alone this kind of public occasion." Angela felt a little headache explained.

Sure enough, little Rowling still didn't quite understand, and seemed to want to ask, but fortunately Xia Xia interrupted in time: "Why don't you tell us how Her Royal Highness is doing?"

Too bad she picked the wrong topic.

"Xia Xia, Her Royal Highness did not attend the New Year's dinner." The girl spread her hands with a wry smile. Because the estranged crown prince and princess kept exposing each other's family scandals, Elizabeth II finally publicly and forcibly ordered Charles and Diana to go out as soon as possible on Christmas Eve. Divorce, if the princess will still show up at the New Year's dinner, it will be hell.

But luckily, before little Rowling continued to ask questions, Aunt Rowling came out of the kitchen with a plate of cookies that had just been baked and Kate: "Hey, girls, the best cookies are ready."

Little Rowling cheered and jumped up, ran to her mother and jumped up, clamoring to try it first.

"Okay, little greedy cat. Go wash your hands first, otherwise you are not allowed to eat." Rowling patted her daughter's head affectionately. Her complexion looked much better, and her rosy face seemed very energetic. Although she ended her days of living on relief funds, the burden of life still made her a little overwhelmed until the publication of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".

It was different from Angela's imagination. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" didn't make much waves in the book market. In 95, it sold only 7 copies in the United States for a whole year. It was better in the UK, with 7 copies. She didn't appear at all. That time and space claimed that it caused a sensation as soon as it was published.

The girl was puzzled by this. She thought that she had caused some changes, but the whole book was not much different from what she remembered. Even though some places were unclear, the main line of the whole story remained the same.So why is there such a situation?Fortunately, even if it is not high, the total sales of 15 copies on both sides of the ocean still allowed Rowling to get rid of the previous embarrassing situation, otherwise Angela would definitely die of guilt.

"Would you like a piece?" Rowling brought the plate in front of Angela with a smile. Although the baking time was a bit long and the edges of the golden biscuits were a little burnt, the aroma of the cream still made people salivate.

"Of course, Aunt Rowling's butter cookies are eaten every year, and I can't eat enough every year." The girl smiled and picked up the best baked piece in the middle, and bit off half of it in one bite.

"I didn't do very well today. Jessica and I just moved, and we didn't have much material to use. I thought you wouldn't be here for a few days, otherwise I could bake some honey apple pie." Rowling shrugged .

"That's a pity." The girl sighed and shook her head.Rowling's baked cookies and apple pie have a wonderful flavor, which she likes very much. Every time she visits her in London in recent years, she always has to try it.

"Your coffee, cappuccino." Kate, who served the drink, pushed the cup to her face, and the white foam looked very sweet.

"Thank you." Angela has fallen in love with this type of coffee since that time at Kate's apartment. Although she doesn't drink much, if there is coffee, she will definitely want this taste.

"Aren't you worried about getting fat?" Kate suddenly laughed as she saw the girl holding a cup of coffee in one hand and a cookie in the other.

Angela was stunned. To be honest, she had never considered this issue. After all, it was impossible for her to think about getting fat again and keeping her figure. Think about the weight loss she had seen in her previous life. She felt a little chills when she was a model with ribs, at least from the perspective of her former male, it was the most suitable for her to be neither fat nor thin, such as Kate's figure!

"I don't have to worry about it, I have my own secret to keep in shape." The girl finally shrugged.

"Really? What is it?" Kate suddenly became interested, and Rowling's eyes also lit up. Angela immediately realized that she had said something wrong. Obviously, any woman would be interested in the topic of keeping fit—except she!

"Well, well, to put it simply, it's doing yoga or something, and that's all to release the excess heat." Angela said nonsense, seeing the two women in front of her in disbelief, she quickly added: "Of course , I use... Kung Fu to maintain my physical activity. Remember, Kate, I told you that my grandma knows Chinese Kung Fu. I learned a lot from her. Although I don’t have much strength, at least I can keep fit. "

Then she changed the subject: "Instead of worrying about me getting fat, it's better to worry about these two little guys. Look, there are biscuit crumbs all over their cheeks."

Xia Xia and Jr. Luo Lin who were on the side suddenly raised their heads to look at them. The eyes of the two little guys were wide open. Their innocent looks made people laugh, but even so, their mouths still didn't stop.

"Well, I'm just talking." Angela scratched her head and changed the subject again: "By the way, Joe, your

How did the second episode go?When I was in New York, Mr. Vincent mentioned it. If I remember correctly, it should be called "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets". "

Speaking of this, her heart suddenly brightened. Although Vincent was mostly complaining when talking about "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" with her, after all, the sales volume of 7 copies is too ordinary. Compared with what he boasted at the beginning, it was a typical thunderstorm with little rain, but in the end he revealed that he had contacted Rowling to ask

When is the second episode finished!

As a currently successful publisher, Vincent will definitely not lose his vision. After complaining about the sales volume, he contacted Rowling to prepare to publish

The second episode, then it can only explain one thing, the sequel is promising!

So Angela suddenly understood, thinking about the Harry Potter series that she had read in her previous life, no doubt, after reading two or three books in a row, she would realize the excitement of them, so it is normal for the first book to have mediocre sales. As long as Rowling continues to write, keep the story in the girl's memory unchanged, and use a movie to hype it after two or three episodes, it will be absolutely fine to create a whirlwind of magic.

"Yes, Vincent did contact me," Rowling nodded regretfully. "But there is still only an outline. I have to go to work and take care of Jessica. It may not be completed until the second half of the year."

"Really?" Angela originally wanted to say that it would be better to quit her job and concentrate on writing a book at home, but after thinking about it, she decided to let it be, so she nodded: "Okay, then I'll wait for your new book to be published."

Then she raised her hand and blinked her eyes: "Don't reveal the plot, let me have a surprise when the time comes."

Rowling laughed, and after thinking about it, she asked again: "Angie, can you tell me which character do you like the most?"

"Of course it's the Golden Triangle of Gryffindor." The girl blurted out without thinking, and at the same time glanced at the future Miss Hermione beside her.Well, there are still biscuit crumbs all over my face.

"Golden Triangle? The name is quite interesting." Rowling couldn't help raising her eyebrows.

"Oh, I just thought of it suddenly, if it's not suitable..." Angela quickly explained.

"It's okay, I said it, this name is very interesting," the future magic mother didn't care, and continued to ask: "Then except for the three of them?"

"That's a lot, and the main characters are all very interesting, Neville, the Weasley brothers, McGonagall, and Dumbledore." Speaking of this, Angela suddenly paused, and seemed to think carefully before saying: "If there is one that is the most special."

"who is it?"

"Snape!"

If you choose the ten most memorable chapters in the Harry Potter series you watched in your previous life, the "Prince's Story" in "Death Hallows" is definitely on the list, and no one would think of that annoying betrayal. Snape who betrayed the past, that greasy big bat will have such a story, and even diehard fans claim to cry after reading this.

"Why?" Rowling was a little surprised.

"There is a saying in China that hateful people must also have pitiful places. Although Snape is indeed very annoying, I don't think you can arrange such a simple role?" Angela blinked, she didn't want to overdo it. Interfering with Rowling's creation, but he did sympathize with Snape, so he had to say a few words.

"Well...well, I know, but I think it's better to leave you a surprise." Rowling looked at Angela and touched her chin thoughtfully.

"What are you talking about?" Xia Xia poked her head at this moment, and after she and little Rowling had completely divided up the cookies, they finally remembered to wipe their mouths clean.

"It's nothing, dear, we are discussing "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Angela hugged the girl into her arms, and Rowling also hugged Jessica into her arms, teasing her daughter from time to time.

"Is that the book my mother read to me?" Xia Xia opened her eyes wide, "Auntie Rowling wrote it?!"

"Oh my god, dear Xia Xia, you've been listening to our discussion for so long, don't you just realize it now?!" Angela shook her head and sighed, but Xia Xia didn't listen at all, she got out of her arms and grabbed her immediately. Rowling, chattering bright-eyed, pushed Jessica aside.

The girl could only keep shaking her head, but seeing this scene was very warm, her heart moved, and she suddenly looked at Kate who had been listening to them quietly: "Kate, can you give me my guitar?"

"What are you going to do?" Kate handed over the guitar slightly in surprise.

"Maybe I have a good word." Angela took it over with a smile. Of course, a piece of work needs to be constantly revised, but the usual inspiration also needs to be accumulated, just like the song "Light" back then. I wrote it out of feelings, but she has always paid no attention to the occasional fragments in her life due to various emotions. Although the songs she sang in the manor a few days ago to vent her emotions were not very good, they were shining But there are quite a few, so she decided that there will be similar things in the future, as long as conditions permit, she must sing or record them as soon as possible, even if she will never use them again.

In fact, it was this move that made her music take another step in its own direction.

After the strings were plucked, Rowling and the others looked at the girl, and Angela smiled softly: "Want to listen to a song? Sing it casually. It may not be very pleasant, but it reflects my mood at the moment."

The sound of the guitar is gentle and smooth, which makes people feel very comfortable. The girl gently opened her lips and sang this song about mother and daughter...