So I came across the info that Stephan King was the actual author behind the Harry Potter books. He met with J. K. Rowling a while back and presented the idea to Rowling. Rowling thought it would be a good idea, but said she would stray from it. Some years later, J.K. Rowling actually wrote the first book. Stephan King confronted her about it, she denied it... Word of mouth. Take that harry potter fans.... That sucks though.
I actually heard this before, he supposedly was going to sue her, but it was difficult with the British laws. By the time he had the lawsuit worked out, she had already built her fortune, so he decided to drop it.
I can't decide what to do with this thread. I laughed so hard, I think I'm gonna wait and see where this goes.
No mention of the 1986 Film Troll and its main Charactor Harry Potter Jr. ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(film) She stole ideas for those books but i doubt King was ever invalved.
My sentiment exactly. There are so many holes in the OP, its gonna be interesting to sit and watch this rumor mill evolve.
Meh, having an idea for a novel and actually writing the novel are two very different things. Which is why only novels are copyrightable not ideas for novels.
Stephen King wrote everything. He even created the Simpsons, who coincidentally have also done everything.