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French athletes have won 671 medals at the Summer Olympic Games , with fencing and cycling as the top medal-producing sports .
France has hosted the Games 5 time : French athletes have won 671 medals at the Summer Olympic Games .
Coordinates : 55 ° 47 ′ 31 ″ N 3 ° 58 ′ 03 ″ W \ / 55.792017 ° N 3.967524 ° W \ / 55.792017 ; -3.967524 Ravenscraig is an area of land located in North Lanarkshire , Scotland , due to become a small town .
Coordinates : 55 ° 47 ′ 31 ″ N 3 ° 58 ′ 03 ″ W \ / 55.792017 ° N 3.967524 ° W \ / 55.792017 ; -3.967524 Ravenscraig is an area of land in North Lanarkshire , Scotland .
Located in North Lanarkshire , Ravenscraig lies between the towns of Wishaw and Motherwell , who together house a population of over 60,000 .
Located in North Lanarkshire , Ravenscraig is between the towns of Wishaw and Motherwell , who house a population of over 60,000 .
The new # 29million sports complex ( completed October 2010 ) will be used as training camps for the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow .
It is hoped that the # 29million sports complex will be used as a training camp for the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow .
Ravenscraig is only some ten minutes drive from both the M74 and the M8 motorways , which lead to Glasgow and Edinburgh - Scotland 's two largest cities - respectively .
Ravenscraig lies only a few minutes drive from both the M74 and the M8 motorways which lead to Glasgow and Edinburgh , Scotland 's two biggest cities .
In 1954 the first stages of development began in Ravenscraig turning a green field into a site for steelworks .
In 1954 , Colvilles began the first stages of development in Ravenscraig , that turned Ravenscraig from an empty field into a site for steelworks .
After many years of planning , Ravenscraig will be ` regenerated ' and rebuilt by three equal shareholders : Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd , Scottish Enterprise and Corus .
After many years of planning , Ravenscraig will be rebuilt by three equal companies : Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd , Scottish Enterprise and Corus and will be one of the largest regenerations in Europe , with 400 acres being developed .
Ravenscraig is now in the process of a major redevelopment by Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd , Scottish Enterprise and Tata Steel Europe .
Ravenscraig is now at the start of a big redevelopment by Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd , Scottish Enterprise and Corus , to create a full new town .
There will be a new transport interchange within walking distance of the new town center offering bus services to Glasgow and Lanark .
There will be new transport within walking distance of the new town center , with buses going to Glasgow , Lanark and many other towns .
Some benefits of note that may well attract people from a wider area will include the following : The local Scottish Premier League football team , Motherwell Football Club is one of the possible purchasers of the site for a new stadium , leaving behind their home of 113 years , Fir Park .
Local press have said that the Scottish Premier League football team , Motherwell Football Club could buy some land in Ravenscraig to build a new football stadium , leaving behind their home of 113 years , Fir Park .
In its current state , Ravenscraig is one of the largest derelict sites in Europe measuring over 1,125 acres ( 4.55 km2 ) in size , an area equivalent to 700 football pitches or twice the size of Monaco .
In its current state , Ravenscraig is one of the largest derelict sites in Europe measuring over 1125 acres in size .
As part of the regeneration , the transport links to Ravenscraig will be greatly improved .
As part of the changes , the transport to Ravenscraig will get better .
Paul Larudee , a 64-year-old former linguistics professor from El Cerrito , California on board the Sfendoni , was beaten and tased according to his family , who said that Israeli consular officials informed them that Larudee , a pacifist , was beaten after refusing to follow the orders of troops .
Paul Larudee , a 64-year-old former language professor from El Cerrito , California on board the Sfendoni , was beaten and tased according to his family by the US Consul General and his lawyers ; his family has reported that Israeli consular officials informed them that Larudee , a pacifist , was beaten after not to fo...
First mate Shane Dillon reported that Israeli troops broke the nose of a Belgian woman and beat another passenger .
Crewman Shane Dillon reported that Israeli troops used stun guns , broke the nose of a Belgian woman among them , and beat another passenger .
Activist Huwaida Arraf reported that Israeli troops confiscated communication equipment , cameras and memory cards .
Activist Huwaida Arraf reported that once on board the Challenger One , Israeli troops seized all communication equipment , cameras , mobile phones , radios and memory cards from activists .
The commandos reached the bridge after thirty minutes , and took command .
The commandos reached the bridge and took over the ship after 30 minutes .
Activist Huwaida Arraf reported that Israeli soldiers attacked those who tried to block them with kicks , tasers , and concussion grenades , and that some people were beaten so severely that they had to be hospitalized .
Huwaida Arraf , an American activist who was on the Challenger One reported that Israeli soldiers attacked any one who tried to block them from taking over the vessel with kicks , tasers , and stun grenades .
Australian photojournalist Kate Geraghty was tasered while attempting to photograph the raid .
Australian photojournalist Kate Geraghty was attacked and tasered by Israeli troops aboard the Challenger One , while attempting to photograph the raid .
Retired diplomat Edward Peck , who was on board the Sfendoni , said that the commandos were well-trained , and behaved reasonably well .
Former UK diplomat Ed Peck , who was on board the ship Sfendoni , said that the Israelite troopers were well-trained , and behaved well .
The Challenger 1 accelerated its course in an attempt to allow journalists on board to broadcast their photos of the ongoing raid .
The ship Challenger One sped up along its course in an attempt to allow journalists to take their photos of the ongoing raid .
The commandos were ordered to use live fire .
An Israeli commando said that there was live fire at some point against them from below deck .
The operation , code named Operation Sea Breeze or Operation Sky Winds was an attempt to block the Free Gaza Movement 's ninth attempt to break the naval blockade imposed by Israel on the Gaza Strip .
The Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip was said to be a safety measure by Israel , but the Free Gaza Movement are opposed .
He was Chancellor of West Germany from 1 December 1966 until 21 October 1969 .
From 1966 to 1969 , he was chancellor of West Germany .
During this period , a couple is said to be betrothed , affianced , engaged to be married , or simply engaged .
During this time , a couple is said to be affianced , engaged to be married , or simply engaged .
An engagement or betrothal is a promise to wed , and also the period of time between a marriage proposal and a marriage-which may be lengthy or trivial .
Engagement can mean : An engagement is an agreement or promise to marry , and also refers to the time between proposal and marriage .
This marriage was looked upon favorably by the Holy See and effectively meant the conclusion of the diplomatic disagreement Charles and the See had had .
This marriage was looked upon favourably by the Holy See and effectively meant the conclusion of the diplomatic disagreement Charles and the See had had .
In 1737 Maria Amalia became engaged to Charles , King of Naples and Sicily , the future Charles III of Spain .
In 1737 Maria Amalia became engaged to the King of Naples and Sicily , the future Charles III of Spain .
At the end of 1758 , Charles ' half brother Ferdinand VI was displaying the same symptoms of depression from which their father used to suffer .
At the end of 1758 , Charles ' half brother Ferdinand VI was displaying the same symptoms of depression that his their father used to suffer from .
Charles and his consort arrived in Barcelona on 7 October 1759 .
Charles and his wife arrived in Barcelona on 7 October 1759 .
Maria Amalia was also a patron of the composer Gian Francesco Fortunati , a favorite at the Neapolitan court .
Maria Amalia was also a patron of the composer Gian Francesco Fortunati who was a favorite at the Neapolitan court .
The marriage date was confirmed on 31 October 1737 .
The marriage was confirmed on 31 October 1737 .
Ferdinand lost his devoted wife , Infanta Barbara of Portugal in August 1758 and would fall into deep mourning for her .
Ferdinand lost his devoted wife , Barbara of Portugal in August 1758 and would fall into deep morning for her .
The infant was baptised with the names Maria Amalia Christina Franziska Xaveria Flora Walburga , but known as Maria Amalia .
She was one of 15 children and was baptised with the names Maria Amalia Christina Franziska Xaveria Flora Walburga .
She was born at Dresden Castle in Dresden , the daughter of Augustus III of Poland , Elector of Saxony and Maria Josepha of Austria , herself daughter of Joseph I , Holy Roman Emperor .
She was born at Dresden Castle in Dresden and was the eldest surviving the daughter of Frederick Augustus II , Elector of Saxony and Maria Josepha of Austria .
Her third-surviving son became Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies , while his elder brother Carlos was groomed in Spain to inherit the Spanish crown ; their oldest brother , Infante Felipe , Duke of Calabria was mentally retarded and was thus taken out of the line of succession to any throne ; he died quietly and forgotte...
Her third son became Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies , while his elder brother Infante Charles was groomed in Spain to inherit the Spanish crown .
In 8 May 1738 , Maria Amalia had a proxy ceremony at Dresden with her brother , Frederick Christian of Saxony , representing Charles .
The following year , 1738 , at the age of 14 , Maria Amalia married King Charles , on 19 June at Gaeta , a proxy wedding having taken place in May the same year with her brother , Frederick Christian of Saxony representing Charles .
Maria Amalia once again did much to improve the royal residences having them redecorated .
Residing in Spain , Maria Amalia once again did much to improve the royal residences having them redecorated and founded another porcelain factory at `` Buen Retiro '' .
Maria Amalia was very cultivated and played an important role in the construction of Caserta Palace , for which she saw her husband lay the foundation stone for on his 26th birthday , 20 January 1752 amid much festivity ; she also had much influence in the construction of the Palace of Portici ( Reggia di Portici ) , t...
Maria Amalia was a very cultivated woman and played an important role in the construction of the Caserta Palace as well as the Palace of Portici , Teatro di San Carlo , Palace of Capodimonte as well as the Royal Palace of Naples .
Maria Amalia of Saxony ( Maria Amalia Christina Franziska Xaveria Flora Walburga ; 24 November 1724 - 27 September 1760 ) was a German princess from the House of Wettin and the wife of Charles III of Spain ; she was the Queen consort of Naples and Sicily from 1738 till 1759 and then Queen consort of Spain from 1759 unt...
Maria Amalia of Saxony ( 24 November 1724 - 27 September 1760 ) was a Duchess of Saxony of the House of Wettin and wife of Charles III of Spain .
He got out to hand-crank the engine , but forgot to set the parking brake .
He got out to hand-crank the engine , but forgot to put the brake on .
Angela Isadora Duncan ( May 27 , 1877 - September 14 , 1927 ) was an American dancer .
Isadora Duncan ( May 27 , 1877 - September 14 , 1927 ) was an American dancer .
According to dispatches from Nice , Miss Duncan was hurled in an extraordinary manner from an open automobile in which she was riding and instantly killed by the force of her fall to the stone pavement . ''
According to dispatches from Nice , Miss Duncan was hurled in an extraordinary manner from an open automobile in which she was riding and instantly killed '' .
The children and the nanny drowned .
The children and their nanny drowned .
Born in California , she lived in Western Europe and the Soviet Union from the age of 22 until her death at age 50 .
Born in the United States , she lived in Europe from the age of 22 until her death at age 50 .
Both children died in an accident on the Seine River on April 19 , 1913 .
Both her children were killed in a strange accident on the River Seine in 1913 .
I go to glory ! '' )
- `` Goodbye my friends , I go to glory ! ''
The driver stalled the car while attempting to avoid a collision with another car .
The children were in a car with their nanny when the car stalled as the driver tried to avoid a collision .
Operators may choose to control all riders , allowing sale of the ticket at the time of ride .
Operators may choose to control all passengers , allowing sale of the ticket at the time of ride .
In addition to return tickets , this includes period cards allowing travel within a certain area ( for instance month cards ) , or during a given number of days that can be chosen within a longer period of time ( for instance eight days within a month ) .
It also includes period cards allowing travel within a certain area ( for instance month cards ) , or during a given number of days that can be chosen within a longer period of time ( for instance eight days within a month ) .
Tickets may be valid for a single ( or return ) trip , or valid within a certain area for a period of time ( see transit pass ) .
Tickets may be valid for a single ( or return ) trip , or valid within a certain area for a period of time .
Passengers may be issued with a paper ticket , a metal or plastic token , or an electronic card ( smart card , contactless smart card ) .
Tickets can be paper ticket , metal or plastic tokens , or an electronic card ( smart card , contactless smart card ) .
Passes aimed at tourists , allowing free or discounted entry at many tourist attractions , typically include zero-fare public transport within the city .
Some transit systems sell tickets ( passes ) aimed at tourists that allow free or discounted entry at many tourist attractions , typically include zero-fare public transport within a city .
Period tickets may be for a particular route ( in both directions ) , or for a whole network .
Period tickets may be for a particular journey ( in both directions ) , or for a whole network .
The tickets may have to be shown or checked automatically at the station platform or when boarding , or during the ride by a conductor .
The tickets may have to be shown or checked automatically at the station platform or when going onto the system , or during the ride by a conductor .
Zero-fare public transport services are funded in full by means other than collecting a fare from passengers , normally through heavy subsidy or commercial sponsorship by businesses .
Free or Zero-fare public transport services are funded in full by means other than collecting a fare from passengers .
Multi-use tickets allow travel more than once .
Multi-use tickets allow a passenger to travel more than once .
The fare is based on the travel class , either depending on the traveled distance , or based on zone pricing .
The fare ( price of the ticket ) is based on the travel class , either based on the traveled distance , or on a zone pricing .
Sometimes a ticket has to be validated , e.g. a paper ticket has to be stamped , or an electronic ticket has to be checked in .
Sometimes , a ticket has to be validated ( marking the time of the ticket 's use ) .
Alternatively , a proof-of-payment system allows riders to enter the vehicles without showing the ticket , but riders may or may not be controlled by a ticket controller ; if the rider fails to show proof of payment , the operator may fine the rider at the magnitude of the fare .
Alternatively , a proof-of-payment system allows passengers to enter the vehicles without showing the ticket .
Public transport modes include buses , trolleybuses , trams and trains , rapid transit ( metro\/subways\/undergrounds etc ) and ferries .
The main types of public transport are buses , trolleybuses , trams and trains .
A free travel pass allowing free and unlimited travel within a system is sometimes granted to particular social sectors , for example students , elderly , children , employees ( job ticket ) and the physically or mentally disabled .
A free travel pass allows free and unlimited travel within a system .
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard ( \ / ˈsɔrən ˈkɪərkəɡɑrd \ / or \ / ˈkɪərkəɡɔr \ / ; Danish : ( ˈsɶːɐn ˈkiɐ̯ɡəɡɒːˀ ) ( listen ) ) ( 5 May 1813 - 11 November 1855 ) was a Danish philosopher , theologian , poet , social critic , and religious author who is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher .
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard ( 5 May 1813 - 11 November 1855 ) , was a 19th century Danish philosopher and theologian , and is usually thought of as the first existentialist philosopher .
It was hosted by Hungary , between January 19 and January 30 , 2010 , in two venues located in Budapest ( Papp László Sportaréna ) and Debrecen ( Főnix Arena ) .
One was in Budapest ( Papp László Sportaréna ) and one in Debrecen ( Főnix Arena ) .
Thirty-eight nations took part in the qualifying round , with hosts Hungary automatically qualified for the expanded 12-team final tournament .
Thirty-eight nations took part in the qualifying round .
For the first time , twelve teams competed in the final round , after a qualifying phase where eleven teams managed to join the Hungarian hosts .
For the first time , twelve teams were in the final round .
In a 1999 BBC poll Bagpuss was voted the most popular children 's television program of all time .
In a 1999 poll , Bagpuss was voted the most popular children 's television program of all time .
Postgate was born in Hendon , Middlesex , England .
He was born in Hendon , Middlesex , England .
In 1987 the University of Kent at Canterbury awarded an honorary degree to Postgate , who stated that the degree was really intended for Bagpuss , who was subsequently displayed in academic dress .
In 1987 the University of Kent at Canterbury awarded an honorary degree to Postgate .
Oliver Postgate ( 12 April 1925 - 8 December 2008 ) was an English animator , puppeteer and writer .
Oliver Postgate ( born Hendon , Middlesex , England , 12 April 1925 died Broadstairs , Kent , 8 December 2008 ) was an English animator , puppeteer and writer .
Postgate wrote Alexander the Mouse , a story about a mouse born to be king .
Postgate thought he could make better programs than the ones he was working on , so he created Alexander the Mouse , a story about a mouse that was born to be king .
Pingwings , Pogles ' Wood , Noggin the Nog , Ivor the Engine , Clangers and Bagpuss , were all made by Smallfilms , the company he set up with Peter Firmin , and were shown on the BBC between the 1950s and the 1980s , and on ITV from 1959 to the present day .
They were all made by Smallfilms , the company he set up with Peter Firmin .
Within the Church , he became Archbishop of York , the second most important seat in England , and then was made a cardinal in 1515 , giving him precedence , even over the Archbishop of Canterbury .
He was made a cardinal in 1515 .
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , Harry , Ron , and Hermione leave Hogwarts to complete Dumbledore 's task : to search for and destroy Voldemort 's remaining four Horcruxes , then find and kill the Dark Lord .
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , Harry , Ron and Hermione leave Hogwarts to complete Dumbledore 's task : to search for and destroy Voldemort 's remaining four Horcruxes , and then find and kill the Dark Lord .
Tension mounts , however , when Harry is mysteriously chosen by the Goblet of Fire to compete in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament , even though another Hogwarts champion , Cedric Diggory , has already been selected .
Tension mounts , however , when Harry is mysteriously chosen by the Goblet of Fire to compete in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament , even though another Hogwarts champion , Cedric Diggory , was already selected .
The spirits briefly protect Harry as he escapes to Hogwarts with Cedric 's body .
The spirits shortly protect Harry as he escapes to Hogwarts with Cedric 's body .
Through private meetings with Dumbledore , Harry learns about Voldemort 's orphaned youth , his rise to power , and how he splintered his soul into Horcruxes to achieve immortality .
Through private meetings with Dumbledore , Harry learns about Lord Voldemort 's orphaned youth , his rise to power , and how he splintered his soul into Horcruxes to achieve immortality .
Her favorite funny scene is when Harry inadvertently sets a boa constrictor free from the zoo in the horrified Dursleys ' presence .
Her favorite funny scene is when Harry accidentally sets a boa constrictor free from the zoo in the horrified Dursleys ' presence .
However , she explains , `` He is also in an extreme situation and attempting to defend somebody very good against a violent and murderous opponent . ''
However , she explains that , `` He is also in an extreme situation and attempting to defend somebody very good against a violent and murderous opponent '' .
Rowling also made an intimate statement about Harry 's personal life : `` Because of the demands of the adventure that Harry is following , he has had less sexual experience than boys of his age might have had . ''
Rowling also made an intimate statement about Harry 's personal life : `` Because of the demands of the adventure that Harry is following , he has had less sexual experience than boys of his age might have had '' .
When Sirius escapes to find Harry , Harry and Hermione use a Time Turner to save him and a hippogriff named Buckbeak .
When Black escapes to find revenge , Harry and Hermione use a Time Turner to save him and a hippogriff named Buckbeak .
When Voldemort murdered the Potters , a grieving Snape vowed to protect Lily 's child , although he loathed young Harry for being James Potter 's son .
When Voldemort killed the Potters , a grieving Snape vowed to protect Lily 's child , although he loathed young Harry for being James Potter 's son .
She added that preventing Cedric 's body from falling into Voldemort 's hands is based on the classic scene in the Iliad where Achilles retrieves the body of his best friend Patroclus from the hands of Hector .
She added that preventing Cedric Diggory 's body from falling into Voldemort 's hands is based on the classic scene in the Iliad where Achilles finds the body of his best friend Patroclus from the hands of Hector .
The book contains many handwritten notes , revisions , and new spells ; Hermione , however , believes Harry 's use of it is cheating .
The book contains many handwritten notes , revisions , and new spells ; Hermione , however , believes Harry using it is cheating .
And for some mysterious reason , the curse did n't work on Harry .
And - so - but for some mysterious reason , the curse did n't work on Harry .
Harry first appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone ( published in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone ) .
Harry first appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone ( published in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone ) as the book 's protagonist , or main character .
For Rowling , this scene is important because it shows Harry 's bravery , and by retrieving Cedric 's corpse , he demonstrates selflessness and compassion .
For Rowling , this scene is important because it shows how Harry is brave , and by finding Cedric 's corpse , he demonstrates selflessness and compassion .
Harry suddenly excels in Potions , using an old textbook once belonging to a talented student known only as `` The Half-Blood Prince . ''
Harry excels in Potions by using an old textbook once belonging to a talented student known only as , `` The Half-Blood Prince . ''
In Chapter 33 ( `` The Prince 's Tale '' ) Snape 's memories reveal that he loved Harry 's mother , Lily Evans , but their friendship ended over his association with future Death Eaters and his `` blood purity '' beliefs .
In Chapter 33 ( `` The Prince 's Tale '' ) Snape 's memories show that he loved Harry 's mother Lily Evans , but their friendship ended over his association with future Death Eaters and `` blood purity '' beliefs .
Because the paranoid Ministry suspects that Dumbledore is building a wizard army to overthrow them , Umbridge refuses to teach students real defensive magic .
Because the paranoid Ministry thinks that Dumbledore is building a wizard army to overthrow them , Umbridge decides not to teach students real defensive magic .
Harry James Potter is the title character of J. K. Rowling 's Harry Potter series .
Harry James Potter is the main character and the main protagonist of J. K. Rowling 's Harry Potter fantasy series .
However , J. K. Rowling said the difference between Harry and Voldemort is that Harry willingly accepts mortality , making him stronger than his nemesis .
J.K. Rowling said , the difference between Harry and Voldemort is that Harry willingly accepts mortality , making him stronger than his nemesis .
On his eleventh birthday , Harry learns he is a wizard when Rubeus Hagrid arrives to tell him that he is to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry .
On his eleventh birthday , Harry finds that he is a wizard when Rubeus Hagrid tells him that he is to go Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry .
In a 1999 interview , Rowling stated that Draco is based on several prototypical schoolyard bullies she encountered and Snape on a sadistic teacher of hers who abused his power .
In a 1999 interview , Rowling stated that Draco is based on several schoolyard bullies she had known and Snape on a teacher of hers who abused his power .
Rowling has stated that the Mirror of Erised chapter in Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone is her favorite ; the mirror reflects Harry 's deepest desire , namely to see his dead parents .
Rowling has said that the Mirror of Erised chapter in Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone is her favorite .
In the second book , Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , Rowling pits Harry against Tom Marvolo Riddle , Lord Voldemort 's `` memory '' within a secret diary which has possessed Ron 's younger sister Ginny Weasley .
In the second book , Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , Rowling pits Harry against Tom Marvolo Riddle , a memory of Lord Voldemort locked up in a secret diary that Ron 's younger sister Ginny Weasley finds in a bathroom .
A new character appears when former Hogwarts Potions master Horace Slughorn replaces Snape , who assumes the Defense Against the Dark Arts post .
A new character appears when former Hogwarts Potions master Horace Slughorn returns to replace Severus Snape , who takes over the Defense Against the Dark Arts post .
According to Rowling , the idea for both the Harry Potter books and its eponymous character came while waiting for a delayed train from Manchester to London in 1990 .
According to author J. K. Rowling , the idea for both the Harry Potter books and the character came while waiting for a delayed train from Manchester to London in 1990 .
She explained in a 1999 interview with The Guardian : `` Harry had to be an orphan - so that he 's a free agent , with no fear of letting down his parents , disappointing them ... Hogwarts has to be a boarding school - half the important stuff happens at night !
She explained , `` Harry HAD to be an orphan - so that he 's a free agent , with no fear of letting down his parents , disappointing them ... Hogwarts HAS to be a boarding school - half the important stuff happens at night !
Harry 's developing maturity becomes apparent when he becomes romantically interested in Cho Chang , a student in Ravenclaw house .
Harry 's developing maturity becomes apparent when he becomes interested in Cho Chang , a pretty Ravenclaw student .
She stated that her idea for `` this scrawny , black-haired , bespectacled boy who did n't know he was a wizard became more and more real to me '' .
J.K. Rowling said that in the hours she waited , her idea for `` this scrawny , black-haired , bespectacled boy who did n't know he was a wizard became more and more real to me . ''