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OCTOBER 10, 2006 at 1:05 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Scotsman
It has taken Robert Watt over 10 months, but a plaque has finally been installed
outside the former cafe where JK Rowling famously wrote part of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Ms. Rowling's plaque joins one for Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island and one for poet William McGonagall.
Even though Mr. Watt has never read the Harry Potter books he felt that some recognition was needed as to where it all began and approached Ms. Rowling, the council, as well as the owners last year with the idea of trying to create a writer's corner in the city.
The plaque, with a photo of the author simple states:
JK Rowling wrote some of the early chapters of Harry Potter in the rooms on the first floor of this building.
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Witch
Points: 712
*Lili* says:
Ok this is good!!! I have to laugh, but it's cool though!!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 4:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2078
HermioneLunaGinny says:
Awesome! I wish I could go see it...^_^
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 4:55 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
That sounds like it is going to be a popular tourist spot! I would love to visit it =D
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 4:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
I think this is a nice thing. Future generations of Harry Potter fans will have another place to see. I think that Robert Watt really ought to read the books, though!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:07 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
dalishka says:
Now I definitely want to go to England... since I was a child I always wanted to go there to see some different culture and all the castles and etc... Then Harry Potter came out and gave another reason why I should go to England.... Now this!!!..... I'm going to england!!! Oh... and congratulations to Jk Rowling!!!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
I bet that coffee house gets a lot of business from tourists because they will want to see were JK rollings wrote the first book.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:18 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4613
marauderette says:
Yay! This is awesome. I wonder if this is where JK got the name for McGonagall? after William McGonagall.
SOmething to see if I ever get over there. *fingers crossed*
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1661
shivon says:
I bet that cafe just increased 20 times in poularity. JKR will draw in some big bucks for that little shop. It will probably end up on one of those HP tours too.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
WOW!!!! What an honor!!!!!!!
That is GREAT!!!!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 797
magically delicious says:
This is a cool idea but like some of you said, the wording is kind of lame. Oh well, at least she is getting recognized and it's neat they are recognizing others as well.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 597
bambee says:
That's somewhere I'll have to visit this Spring Break. It's a cool idea!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
Interesting.... Harry Potter is becoming a unstoppable long term phenonmnenon. Cool but instead of a plaque how about a book 7.I think we all want that.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Aw very cool, its now a new touristy spot for Potter fans!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 5:51 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
What a simple, yet true plaque. J.K. has changed the lives of many, and created a world that we can all relate to. I think that, no matter how many awards that she wins, the countless metals, titles, grand names, the people of this world truly thank her by their continued patronage. Something like writing a book... cannot be thanked through awards, or fame for that matter. There is something deeper.. and understanding, a unity, that forms between the author and the reader, that is so complicated, so overwhelming, taht not even the author could quite recognize it. Regardless, congratulations to the beautiful and intelligent Joanne Kathleen Rowling, for never giving up on Harry, even when times got tough. For that, my dear, I thank you. Deeply.
Signed,
Enlightenedly Enchanted
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 6:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Awesome!!! I'm so glad the place where the early writings of Harry took place is being commemorated. Very cool!!!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 6:26 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Cool, publicity for that guy, Mr. Watt. He must feel honoured, or not. I mean, he hasn't even read them, right? Anyone here thinks he even cares much about Harry Potter? More sales for him...
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 930
lemonlime says:
Yay for JKR! She is just amazing! I suspect that cafe will become a tourist attraction now. People will go just to see where she began writing the very first Harry Potter book. Congrats JK!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
That's great.
Yay!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
Wow that is cool!! where it all started!!!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 6:42 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1008
PhoenixThestral says:
The wording of the plaque is a little... I don't quite know how to put it... too "wordy" I guess.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Wow thats awesome !! I want to see that plaque one day..
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Roswelladdict says:
Another place I would like to visit. I have been to Key West many times and have visited the haunts of Hemingway on a multitude of occasions. It is really wonderful to be somewhere that inspired or at least was a witness to some of the greatest literature ever written. I am sure that is what it would be like there.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 7:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Wow, that's really nice of him to make a plaque of where Harry Potter first started out. Do you think she got the character Minerva McGonagall from William McGonagall?
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 7:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Thatttt is sooo kind, I loveee that cafe and will visit it as soon as i can.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 7:41 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3639
Hecate3fold says:
As far as I'm concerned this says it all. This is the appitemy of what can be achieved by persueing your hearts desire. My congratulations to Ms. Rowling. Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 7:45 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
That's really cool. I think it is a great idea . Now people will always remember who she was. I would like to go there one day.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 7:54 PM EST
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