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Rowling says Potter encyclopedia planned

EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 26 (UPI) -- Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling said she's planning an encyclopedia of the world of wizardry she created but the British author isn't ready to write it yet.

The epilogue of her final book in the series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow," offers clues about what happens after Harry and his friends leave Hogwarts, and Rowling said in a television interview she "probably will" publish more details about the characters, The Scotsman reported Wednesday.

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She said the encyclopedia would include background stories of characters she has already written but had to cut -- such as Harry's school friend Dean Thomas. She also said the book would include details of a new headmaster at Hogwarts and who was teaching defense against the dark arts at the magical school.

"I'm not going to do it tomorrow because I'd really like a break," Rowling said during the interview at Edinburgh Castle, "so you may be waiting."

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" became the fastest-selling book in history when it was released Saturday. More than 11 million copies were sold in the first 24 hours in Britain and United States.

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