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JULY 8, 2004 at 12:01 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: The Scotsman
Author JK Rowling accepted an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh
this afternoon.
The Harry Potter novelist, who lived in the Scotland capital city while writing the first book in the series, picked up a similar honor in 2000 from Edinburgh's Napier University.
"I am delighted and honoured to be receiving an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh, my adopted home city," said Rowling in February.
Update: You can view pictures of Rowling accepting her degree at Getty Images, The Leaky Cauldron and Yahoo! News.
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Legilimens
Points: 3013
Extendable Ears says:
Wow, you know you've made it when you are receiving honorary degrees. I've been wasting my time in school - I should have been trying to write the next popular book series. That way I can get my degree without the schooling! Congrats, Jo!
Posted Jul 9, 2004 at 12:21 AM EST
Squib
Points: 111
pureblood prince says:
She deserves it! I hope to see those pictures soon enough! I'm still in school, so i can't check on them yet. That's the first thing i'm going to do once i get home. :)
Posted Jul 9, 2004 at 2:56 AM EST
Student
Points: 273
Lily's heir says:
Cool, Congratulations JKR!!!
She really deserves it!
I'm going to have a look at the pics now!
Posted Jul 9, 2004 at 6:54 AM EST
Points: 152
Voldemort and Harry Fan says:
Congratulations, Jo!!! If anyone deserves it, J.K. Rowling does. She is the best writer ever, and I hope she continues to receive awards.
Posted Jul 9, 2004 at 9:36 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 98
LaurenHarrington says:
Wow! I think that is totally cool. Rowling totally deserves it, her writing is fantastic, and her books... well you know, THEY ROCK! Congrats JK!
Posted Jul 9, 2004 at 6:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
ThelostWeasley13 says:
Good for her. She really deserves this. She's a Genuis. Or at least I think so.
Who wears short shorts? We wear short shorts!
*Katie
Posted Jul 9, 2004 at 9:45 PM EST
Ron's Robe Designer
Points: 5793
meganwood89 says:
Go JK! She definitely deserves it after all the hard work she has put in!
~MEGAN~
Posted Jul 9, 2004 at 9:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
annealicious says:
I have no idea how they determine eligibility for honourary doctorates Professor Scoots. At my school it's determined based on contribution to society, and charitable work. This year at my school we had this one woman receive an award who makes Mother Theresa looks like a bad person! We all just sat there with our jaws wide open.
But JKR deserves all the accolades she gets, and I'm glad to see she's getting some recognition at a scholarly level. We know the books are incredibly popular among the general population, but scholars usually dismiss their merit, for some inconceivable reason.
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 12:10 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
munnii says:
*Applauds for the best writer the world has seen in a long time* Yeay! Well good on her, she deserves it!
Congrats JO!
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 8:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 502
maggie_and_mags says:
Yay! Another award to add to the gigantic, and still growing, collection!! Three cheers to JK Rowling!
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 9:03 AM EST
Squib
Points: 180
Mistress of Secrets says:
That's great that she got an honorary degree... think she'd let me borrow it so I wouldn't be forced to finish my courses - of which I can't even pick out a major 4 years later?
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 9:35 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2856
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Not bad, but I just hope she keeps on writing all the time and doesn't get distracted by too many ceremonies, I can't wait for HBP
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 10:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 795
Emma Look Alike says:
Thats cool. I m glad they did thatb for her.That was realy nice.
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 11:03 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1031
HPfanatic10 says:
WOW congrats JKR !!! she deserves it the HP books are great!
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 11:34 AM EST
Slytherin Sugar Daddy
(Moderator)
Points: 5054
Andy Lestrange says:
Congratulations JKR! It must be awesome recieving a second degree like that! I havent even begun to think about what college I wish to go to!
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 1:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 599
wanabee weasley says:
Well done JK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You definately deserve it!!!!!!!!!!!
After all, you are writing the best book series in the world.
PS. I wish Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince would hurry up and be published.
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 3:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 761
MrsKatzz says:
wow! Congrats! Besides the great honor that is, i wonder what that's worth, like being knighted ya know?
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 4:13 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
Good for you J.K.
I am glad that you have recieved another award.
I hope that you win many more.
Good Luck!!!!
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 7:41 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 559
mr. peloponnese says:
Congratulations to her!
She deserves everything!
All the best.
Posted Jul 10, 2004 at 10:00 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Congratulations JKR on your honorary degree.
We hope you all the best
Posted Jul 11, 2004 at 4:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
That is awesome to hear!!!!!!!! Congratulations JK!
Posted Jul 11, 2004 at 10:25 AM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
What a wonderful honor for a creative and special author!
Posted Jul 11, 2004 at 10:33 PM EST
Squib
Points: 185
Matchbox20 says:
Wow thats really great for her. i thinks she really deseves it being the most brillant person alive.
Posted Jul 12, 2004 at 12:06 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
Awesome. Congratulations JK!
She deserves all the awards given to her!
Posted Jul 12, 2004 at 8:02 AM EST
Squib
Points: 131
felton luva says:
Cool... congrats J.K. Rowling!! I wouldn't mind getting something like that! She deserves it...
Posted Jul 12, 2004 at 3:54 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Hehe its like shes graduating hahaha.
well im glad for her.
another award to add to her many she has.
she looks very nice accepting the award. she deserves it.
Posted Jul 12, 2004 at 4:00 PM EST
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