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Plaque indicates where Potter began 
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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Wizard
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cmenges says:
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.
NOW this is too funny. IF I had the claim to fame that Harry Potter started here I would have had it reconized BEFORE the third book. MAYBE even before the SECOND book.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:12 PM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3420
Orchid says:
THat's really nice, she definitely deserves it. Sounds so horrible not having enough money for heating. She deserves all the success that she is reaping at the moment.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:20 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2856
Harry_J Potter says:
I think I would have renamed the whole cafe in her honor =P Thats cool though. The plaque isn't like amazing or anything.. I was expecting gold =P But very nice. Now I'm gonna have to go to that cafe and hope to channel some of her talent so I can write =D
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Head, Dept of Mysteries
Points: 2948
beowulf says:
Cool, but the wording on the plaque is so generic. It completely sounds like it was writen by lawyers not wanting to say too much or give too much credit.
Beowulf
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:31 PM EST
Witch
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Mizz*Pinky*Panther says:
Thats really cool. I hope I can visit that Cafè sometime.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
What a wonderful way to commemorate JK Rowling. Now all will know where it started. Congrats to JK!!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:36 PM EST
Dark Angel
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Edward Cullen says:
I really wanna go to that Cafe!
Congrats JK!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:39 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
How cool! That would be neat if they started a writer's corner, it could be a tourist spot. "Look, I'm sitting where JK rowling first penned Harry Potter!"
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Um, cool i guess...but it doesn't make sense that it's such a big deal to this guy when he hasn't even read any of the books!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:43 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
Thats so cool, potter fans can now much teir pilgrimmage to that place. I bet some people will actually start doing that!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:44 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Inamorato says:
Hmmmmm must go there and worship the spot where it all began :D
But I agree that this dude should have read the books, at least. ¬_¬...
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 580
*SlytherinEmpress* says:
Thats really quite cool, but i think he should read the books before giving any plaque. Eventough she really deserves it.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:47 PM EST
Lupin's Furry Girlfriend
Points: 6740
theslugclub says:
Well that's nice! I would like to go and visit it. It's my new favourite landmark. That's if it does count as a landmark.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 562
***elanor*** says:
Good idea, very good :-)
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 1:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
Wow.THis is very good news.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
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juliebug04 says:
That's cool. I would love to visit that little corner table where the inspiration struck her to create such memorable characters. :o)
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 937
crazywitch says:
This is great to have a plaque at the place where it all began it definately deserves some recognition!
beowulf - love your avie!!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:06 PM EST
Auror
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Nataly says:
In his position i will turn the cafe into "The Place Where Harry Potter was born"... attracte funs and become millionaire....!!!!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 196
beachbaby21 says:
Well thats kind of cute.
Must go see it sometime!
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:10 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
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gemma_barnett1985 says:
Ahhh, its good that the spot has been marked:)
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:10 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
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*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Thats really cool!! :) But what I don`t get is why he didn`t do this ages ago! I mean........HP has been popular for years! Its still cool though! ;)
*Jamie*
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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jenn007a says:
Oh wow, that is really great! Rowling really deserves everything that she has worked so hard for.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:16 PM EST
Witch
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star chaser says:
I have to go to that cafe & see it. It would make any Harrry Potter fan passing by to go in.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:18 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
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Patronus Wiz says:
He hasn't read the books???!! Come on. If JKR wrote in my shop, I'd at least give her books a read through... Well, that's neat though the plaque is there.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
I would love to go and see that. It must have been a nice cafe to write some of it in and he must have seen her there then. Thats a really nice idea
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 844
hwhitesi says:
That is great. JK is in the ranks of people like Mark Twain, she will be know forever and ever. I hopefully will be able to see that some day.
Posted Oct 10, 2006 at 2:35 PM EST
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