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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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Squib
Points: 151
itsallaboutdan&emma says:
Congratulations to her! She really deserves it, thats fantastic!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 6:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
Hohoho! Congratulations!!!!!!!! Of course she gets it! Why not? Anyway she writes great books!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 7:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1782
Juno Puddifoot says:
Always nice to see recognition for JKR, she deserves every bit.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 7:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 629
Leila Krum says:
Congrats to JK Rowling. She deserves every bit of it, with such wonderful books written :) .
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 7:32 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
Congratulation JKR! Justice have done upon her ... for making such a fine reading
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 7:38 AM EST
Metamorphmagus
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tonks black says:
I am not quite sure what an honorary degree is, but it does sound like it is a big honor, so go J.K. rowling! =D she deserves all the things she gets!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 7:44 AM EST
Student
Points: 229
Walcnevar~Erised says:
WOW!! Congratulations! She deserves it!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 8:03 AM EST
Sugarquill Queen
Points: 2511
Irish Phoenix says:
Yes, JK Rowling truely deserves the award. i mean, after all the trouble and scandals she's gone through because people disagreed with her books... it's great that finally in the end, she gets the award that's truely hers.
let's face it, people love the world of fantasy, and JK Rowling brought that world to us through HP books. Thanks for your imagination and books!!!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 8:06 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
Well that's lovely. It's always nice to be honored for something important you have done. J.K. HAS done something important for us all, she's given us something wonderful to think about.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 8:35 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
Congradulations to JKR for this honour! She deserves it. Keep up the good work.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 8:40 AM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
Shes getting a lok of honors!
Oh Well i guess thats what happens when you create the greatest book series ever!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 8:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1618
ziddy says:
oh, cool! Good on her! She gets so many awards, honours and stuff like that, its really nice!
ctf
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 8:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 788
~HP fan #1~ says:
Wait to go JKR! That's awesome. I can't wait for the pictures to come out. JKR deserves it! I can't wait any longer for the 6th book. Anyways, great job JKR.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 8:54 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
How cool is that?! How wonderful for her to be recognized that way!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 8:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
Well done JK, she certaily deserves this. She has certainly worked hard to get this far in life, she is my inspiration.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 8:57 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
Another award! Awesome. way to go JK! She deserves all awards when it comes to Harry Potter!!!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 9:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 836
jade19357 says:
Congratulations JKR! If anyone deserves something like this it's her! She worked so hard and never gave up on her dream to bring HP to all of us. Thank you JK for opening our minds!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 9:39 AM EST
Squib
Points: 198
simdave2000 says:
Hooray, it's a happy, happy day for JK! Congratulations, and know that we all support you in everything you write! Man, I just sounded like a soccer mom, ha. Support power! *supports*
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 10:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 911
bethysmalls says:
awesome! It's such a great city and a nice university as well. And I've actually been there, i feel as though we have some sort of connection now... Yup, me and JK, we're tight now.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 10:10 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Well deserved. She has been improving the reading ability of many young people - much better than many educators - by enticing them to read her wonderful stories. It is nice to see her appreciated.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 10:18 AM EST
True Gryffie
Points: 2577
Harry_Potter_Lover says:
Congratulations to J.K.Rowling! I think she is like the best EVER! :) Go J.K., Go J.K., Go J.K.!!!!!!!!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 10:26 AM EST
Weird Sisters Guitarist
Points: 3573
Prof. Sk8ergirl says:
wow!!!!!!!She really desreves it!!!!!!!I'm soo happpy for her!!!!!!Can't wait for the pictures....hope they come soon!!!!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 10:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
Good for her! I wonder exactly what that is. It's good all the same!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 10:41 AM EST
Points: 6760
Zarry Sotter says:
Wow, that's excellent, and what's even better is it's her second one!
Congrats Jo!
Haha, she didn't need to go to college to be brillant.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 10:53 AM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
That is awesome! I know she definitely deserves it, with everything she's done. Congrats, JKR! (and hurry with the 6th book!)
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 10:54 AM EST
Student
Points: 210
kachosweet says:
Wow!That's really cool!Congratulations J.K. you deserve it.
I hope she win a lot of more prices not just one.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 10:54 AM EST
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