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No book has ever seen this much fever-pitch anticipation and excitement around the world.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is about to launch at 12:01am in London. It's the seventh and final installment in a series that has made J.K. Rowling the first billion-dollar author.

I head down to Waterstone's near Piccadilly Circus -- it's one of Europe's largest bookstores and is famous for its big Harry Potter parties. Well this is more than a big party. It's a Potter Universe let loose on London's streets. There are thousands here, all joining in the fun. Some of the people I speak to have traveled from Sydney, Jerusalem and Boston just to be here for the big launch. It's Friday night and a group of fans have camped out for three days. Being the first to get your hands on the first edition must really mean something. Read full article »

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