Harry Potter or the gov't – What's more important?

The New York Times recently published a study on the last volume of Harry Potter seem to indicate they had an advance copy. They were very careful to keep the ending a secret, as promised. Why then did they not issue disclose classified military and Govt. documents and information? Does JK Rowling have more influence than our Govt.?

I have not read any books of Harry Potter. I do not know why everyone is so excited about the last book. : (

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