Pottermore

[Crestshot]

Aye, they've been sending those out the past day or so it seems. I think it's just something to say "Don't worry, we haven't forgotten about you! Your account is still intact!" At this point, I'm holding onto the rumor of August 15th being when they really get up and going.

[Marry The Night]

Got my email yesterday, around noon. These emails were, from what I've seen, sent out randomly if you're under 13, and by the day you registered if you're over 13. Hopefully they do this with account activation, as I registered on Day 1.

As for August 15, that sounds about right for Welcome letters, since the Congratulations letter says "mid-August."

[Lumos]

Spoiler for Pottermore:

[Marry The Night]

Originally Posted by Lumos

Not many people have noticed this, but J.K. Rowling's signature is in the bottom-right corner of the gate.

Also, according to the French "Congratulations" email, Welcome letters will be sent out starting August 15th. So if you're in, expect your Pottermore account to be activated very soon! I'll probably be up all night Sunday waiting for mine.

[Marry The Night]

Welcome letters are going out, and accounts are being activated! The first batch went out at about 9 AM CDT yesterday morning, and the second batch at 1:30 AM CDT today. This could mean that Welcome letters are being sent out every 12 or so hours, rather than once every day.

I got my letter during the second batch; here's a screenshot:

Spoiler for :

[akamystic]

@Marry ........(stares in awe)......

[Marry The Night]

Another two batches of Welcome emails have been sent out over the past 24 hours! The Pottermore Insider will update their blog each time a new wave of emails has been sent out.

Originally Posted by Dark_Pixie

Hey everyone, is it worth signing up early, despite never reading a Harry Potter book and only seeing the first two films? :P Then I could say that I'd got into Pottermore when it began... and I am hoping to get into the books at some point.

I probably won't be able to answer the clue, for the above reason, but is it worth a look?

Didn't notice this comment until now; I stayed up all night to register on Day 1 and yes, in my opinion, it's completely worth it. Story-wise there isn't much information, so you'll have to read the books along with it, but there's a ton of new content that wasn't in the books. And it's not just reading; there are also mini-games, like Wizard Duelling and Potion Brewing -- both of which are very fun and addicting (although it takes a long time for potions to brew). You also get your own wand, pet, Gringotts bank account, and get sorted into a House.

I was sorted into Slytherin, the pet I bought was a Ginger Cat, and my wand is: Hornbeam, 13 1/2", Unicorn core, pliant.

[akamystic]

Ughhhhh.....no email yet.....

[Davy_Mcwrecker]

Originally Posted by Marry The Night

I was sorted into Slytherin.

Is it possible to be re-sorted? I would DIE if I got anything but Ravenclaw.

[Crestshot]

Originally Posted by Davy_Mcwrecker

Is it possible to be re-sorted? I would DIE if I got anything but Ravenclaw.

Delete your account. But Ravenclaw has more than enough people.

[Davy_Mcwrecker]

Really? You'd think griffindor would have everyone....

[akamystic]

I still haven't received my email yet for early access.......I just don't get it. By the time I do receive it, everyone else will be in. LOL

[Marry The Night]

Originally Posted by Davy_Mcwrecker

Really? You'd think griffindor would have everyone....

Actually, Ravenclaw has the most with 22,469 students. Gryffindor is third for most students, with 21,718 -- that's less than Hufflepuff (21,803). Slytherin has the least amount of students with 21,461.

Originally Posted by Davy_Mcwrecker

Is it possible to be re-sorted? I would DIE if I got anything but Ravenclaw.

No. The Sorting Hat's decision is final. As Crest said, you'd have to delete your account and try again. Although, I don't recommend it; in my opinion, that's just as bad as trying to cheat on the Sorting Hat's quiz. It takes away some of the fun and you won't be sorted into the house that you truly belong in.

[fbdude]

Signed up on Question 3 thanks to a friend. Still waiting for welcome email.

[Marry The Night]

A new batch of emails was sent out today! So far three other guildies has gotten their Welcome emails this week. Also, I don't think we're allowed to post screenshots of Pottermore, otherwise I'd be taking loads of screens and posting them here. However, this was posted on the official Pottermore blog, so it's safe to post it here.

Spoiler for Pottermore Potion Making:

This shows a bit of how potions are brewed in Pottermore. After you've followed the recipe, you wave your wand to start brewing the potion. However, if you didn't follow the recipe precisely, the cauldron starts fuming green smoke, and you may be awarded one house point. There's a chance, however, that your cauldron may explode if you don't follow the recipe precisely. Not only will you need to purchase a new cauldron, but you'll also lose five house points. Follow the recipe correctly and you'll earn five house points.