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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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Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8471
Prof. Dish says:
Wow, what an honor!! Congratulations to JKR, I hope we can get those pictures up as soon as possible!!
And why can't I get an honorary degree somewhere, it would sure save me some much time and money!!
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:16 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
Thats nice that she is honored for what she has done. She is modest too. I guess she isn't in Bolivia then....Awwww darn.
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:16 PM EST
Snape's Worst Memory
Points: 3752
Emma_is_a_goddess says:
That's good for her! She really deserves it. I mean, it's only the greatest book series ever published. Go JKR!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2574
Master JarJarJedi says:
Wow, congrats Jo! Second one?! Cool.
Wish I could get an honorary degree, then I wouldn't have to finish college. :p Ah well, guess it's school for me! :-D
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:23 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Awesome, congrats to JKR! She deserves every award she gets and i hope she gets more in the future.
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:35 PM EST
Squib
Points: 136
Misha says:
YEAH, JKR deserves the honor. She has increased reading in all age groups. A phenomenal feat for any writer!
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
Alright JK!! Congrats and if anyone deserves it, it's you! You Go Girl!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:41 PM EST
Squib
Points: 172
HermioneGranger89 says:
YEY! She deservers it. Even if she is a goateed 'bolivian' woman who tricked us all.
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:44 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 5130
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
I'm glad the academic institutions are acknowledging JK Rowling. She has helped encourage worldwide literacy more than anyone and really deserves it!
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:45 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
Like I've said whenever JK gets an award, she TOTALLY deserves any award she gets. I mean, look at the woman's international popularity! If you're surprised JK is getting awards, there is something wrong with you.
Great Job, JK!!!!!
Potters_Raven
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:49 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
Woot! Congrats to JKR. That's awesome. I think she should get every single award possible around the world. She's TEH BEST!
Posted Jul 7, 2004 at 11:51 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
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Choralee says:
I am happy to hear that she will be receiving another degree. JKRs recognition cannot be enough. She has single handedly revived the art of reading for so many people.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 12:01 AM EST
Half-Blood Prince
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Professor Scoots says:
That is very cool for her to receive such a degree! Not that she needs it, but it is nice to see her recognized for her work. I wonder what factors lead to this decision? I mean the fact that is wildly successful, very wealth and all - how does that matter relative to the college?
Anyway - great to see her in public.
Prof. Scoots
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 12:22 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 306
Trillium says:
Congratulations J.K.! I know you're *probobly* not reading this, but good job! *clap clap* Best Wishes!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 12:34 AM EST
Student
Points: 246
Pandora82000 says:
Congrats to her on getting an honerary degree, I wish I could have one of those. Ah well I guess I'll just have to be contenet actually working for mine, and all that jazz.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 12:50 AM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Good for her. It's awesome that they would do something so nice for her. She is a literary genius and deserves it!!!
An honorary degree must be a great accomplishment.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:14 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 547
ivanlo says:
Wow I din't know she wrote part of the first book there. Maybe Scotland provided a little inspiratation. ANyone see it? Any Scottish board members?
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:56 AM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
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Waddi Wasi says:
That's a major honor that Jo definitely deserves; she's very bright and such a wonderful writer! Good job Jo!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 2:18 AM EST
Prefect
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duckumu says:
This is really wonderful. The University of Edinburgh is actually my top choice school when I finish undergraduate work here in the states!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 2:32 AM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Ya, she totally deserves that award. I mean JKR is truly the most brillinat person on the planet! Go JKR!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 2:40 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
Congratulations Jo! Wow an honorary degree. It was about time the university awarded Jo's brilliant mind. Too bad the graduation couldn't have taken place in the last week of March. I was in Edinburgh then for a school trip. That would have been so cool to see JK there. It's a very beautiful city.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 4:00 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 55
mayhem says:
She deserves it. We all know that she's a great author.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 4:04 AM EST
Sirius' Princess
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nymphadora84 says:
That is great news!
Congratulations to JK Rowling!
Please get the books coming quickly!
All the best.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 4:18 AM EST
Pesky Pixie Presidente
Points: 4359
Firebolt_909 says:
Yea! you go girl! congrats to JK rowling!!!! that must be awesome to be getting those type of awards.
::sigh:: i wonder if.....give or take 5 years......i'll be gettign one of those. hah! i can dream!
anyway. congratz!!!!!!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 5:47 AM EST
Student
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Brothers says:
Wow, that's great to hear. I'm always glad when someone gets honored for their work.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 6:25 AM EST
Squib
Points: 151
itsallaboutdan&emma says:
Congratulations to her! She really deserves it, thats fantastic!
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 6:53 AM EST
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