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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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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
Muggle
Points: 68
AlexaDoReMi says:
J.K. Rowling SOOOOOOOO deserves it after all the work she's done. GO JK!! :) :) :) :)
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:14 AM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
Wow, what an honor. Congrats to J.k. She really deserves it because she is like the greatest. I hope we can get the pictures soon!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1847
AngelaVB11 says:
I'm really happy for her. Her writing is amazing and I really think that she deserves it a lot. I can't wait for the sixth book!!!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:24 AM EST
Student
Points: 273
sourapplekicker says:
That's too cool! I'm soo glad for her!
♥
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Becky Moody says:
That's really amazing. She must feel so great that her books are being so sucessful and she's getting what she wants. I'm happy for her! (But keep writing in between getting awards, will you? Thanks!)
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:38 AM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
its very nice that Rowling is getting the credit and recognition that she deserves, and well done to her for achieving all of it. But why from the university? Could this also be a clever move by the uni to boost its public image?
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:48 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
Congrats to J.K. she's really talented. This is great! Can't wait untill the pictures come out.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:48 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 316
Jessicka says:
Congrats to JKR,she really deserves it,she is very talented,can't wait till the pics come
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:53 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
TXBunny520 says:
Congradulations, JK Rowling!!! It is wonderful to see that hardwork is rewarded properly. We love you and your ingenious magnificint writing.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:58 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
dan's girl says:
That is really cool!!!!!!!!!!!!J.K rowling is the best aurthur ever....and she deserves this!!!!Way to go j.k.rowling!!!HP rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~basma~
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 11:59 AM EST
Brightest Witch
Points: 3111
hermione_rox. says:
Congratulations JKR !!!!!!!WOOO HOO go JKR. I think that recieving something like this is amazing! I think she deserves as many rewards and degrees thaty she can get! She is the BEST!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 12:03 PM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
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Points: 4710
Keng says:
That's fantasic! Good for you, jo!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 12:03 PM EST
Hogwarts Matron
Points: 6285
potterpotty says:
Wowsers!!!!! Congrats JK Rowling!! ( I know she isnt reading this but congrats anyway!!) I just saw something about that on TV aminute ago when she had just got it I think!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 12:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 227
mister_moony says:
hmm another honour for J.K, first an OBE and now this, when will it stop! (actually i dont think it'll even stop when shes dead like they did with JRR Tolkien)
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 12:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
*SkyHighandFallen says:
wow! well good on her! She definately deserves it. Jo is probably the best writer of her time.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:15 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 379
Harry's Girlfriend says:
Congratulations JK Rowling!
She deserved it.
Please hurry and finish writing the books!:)
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:18 PM EST
Squib
Points: 137
Hocicos says:
nice one...good for JK...send the pictures
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:30 PM EST
Squib
Points: 182
Onora says:
Cudos for JO! She is brilliant after all and amazingly talented and dedicated to her work. Who could possibly deserve it more...
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:47 PM EST
Student
Points: 239
D.A.and Dobby says:
Congrades JKR! I hope that you get more Awards in the near future.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:48 PM EST
Blink182's New Member
Points: 2876
Da_BombWiz says:
Wow!!!!!1 Great for her. Congratulations JKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WEll this is not the last thing she is going to get for sure!!!!!!!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
that's great. good for her that she gets another award! Go J.K. Rowling!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:54 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 468
siriushp says:
That's awesome. With all she has done for the city and the school and everyhting she deserves all of that and more. Congrats Jo.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:56 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Ah that's schweat...!! Man she's really rollin' in the money and the awards.. I bet this isn't the end of her awards streak though:)
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 2:06 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 51
PnutPotter437 says:
Well, good for her. I think that she really deserves it. I mean, after all, she is the creator of my beloved Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 3:13 PM EST
Squib
Points: 126
Ninina says:
Oh Wow!! Congratulations J.K!!! I´m really happy to hear that you are getting another honorary degree!
You totally deserve it!
Keep up the good work!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 3:22 PM EST
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