The question was: What is the number of the chapter that Professor McGonagall cancels the Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff? Multiply this number by 42.
Those who got the answer right were taken to the 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' site, where a picture of the Magical Quill was amongst the other photos. To be able to register, you had to click on this photo, then go through the process of creating your account.
August 5, 2011
August 4, 2011
August 2nd 2011.
The clue on day 2 was released at 9am GMT.
Each day a new clue was released which, if answered correctly, led to one of Pottermore's partner websites. The quill would be hidden somewhere on the main page of that website.
The Clue for Day Five was: What is the house number of the Headquarters for the Order of the Phoenix in Grimmauld Place?
They were released at different times everyday to allow for different schedules and timezones.
How many breeds of owls are featured on the Eeylops Owl Emporium sign? Multiply this number by 49.
Question: How many Deathly Hallows are there? Multiply this number by 7 Answer: 3 x 7 = 21
The aim is that you must find your way to pottermore. On that site you will find the magic quill, clicking that will let you register.
The clues appeared at different times to allow people from all over the world who live in timezones other than GMT to take part.
The clues were released at different times to accommodate to time zones. On day 1 the clue was released at 9am GMT and on day 2 and 10am GMT.