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JANUARY 17, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Crimson via The Leaky Cauldron
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling will be the principal speaker
at this year's Harvard Commencement ceremony in June, where she will also receive an honorary degree.
President Drew Faust says of the event:
Perhaps no one in our time has done more than J.K. Rowling to inspire young people to experience the excitement and sheer joy of reading. Her tails of Harry, Ron, and Hermione and their Hogwarts adventures have cast a spell on millions of readers around the world. Harvard isn't exactly Hogwarts, but I'm sure that her visit with us this June will be a moment of magic for J.K. Rowling's many admirers across the University.
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Witch
Points: 983
Helena xx says:
Wow!!! what great news!!! That really is an honor!!!
Lucky Harvard!!!!
Congratulations J K Rowling!!! :)
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 4:32 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1894
Hermione5 says:
"Her tails of Harry, Ron, and Hermione" tails??? who wrote this? Tut-tut!
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 6:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
Another honorary degree for Rowlling and wow Harvard Commencement speech! Can't wait to hear or read it! Well done Jo :)
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 7:39 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
Stacki says:
Great Achievement
She deserves it!! She has influenced many ages with her book, and I am glad that she is getting recognized for it!
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 11:52 AM EST
Mistress of Music
Points: 8865
ViolaNut says:
Hmmm... seems the president needs to check for homophones... :-P
Meanwhile... I live in Boston... and though I always get lost when I cross the river to Cambridge, I did it to see Michael Palin and I'll do it again if I can see Jo Rowling! Lots of my friends went to Harvard... *plots* ;-)
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 12:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
I'm sure there are some hp fans at harvard, lucky them! Good for you jo :)
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 1:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1008
PhoenixThestral says:
I think there's not much I can possibly say. Oh my GOD! Way to go Jo. And what the president of Harvard said is very true. I think no one has done for literature what JK has done: Kids were so intent, and still are, on TV, internet, video games, etc. But with a splendid story, she made the whole world read again.
Thank you Joanne Kathleen Rowling.
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 2:22 PM EST
Seer
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Brittany Radcliffe says:
AH June seems so far away but it will come quick enough for JK to get something like this!
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 6:58 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 874
Silly Dragon says:
I remember discussing the Potter series making its way to University-some time ago on this forum-well, this is it. J.K. Rowling invited to Harvard to deliver a speech and be awarded a degree is a well-deserved recognition for her talent. I hope she will write more. Congratulations!
Nothing to do with tails, I believe.
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 7:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
WOW what an honor that is!!!!! She definitely deserves being the Commencement speaker and at Harvard. Congratulations to her.
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 7:27 PM EST
Metamorphmagus
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tonks black says:
Thats pretty freaking cool if you ask me. I was gonna apply to harvard, cause its like my dream school, and i coulda been real likely to get in but it costs too much, heh.
Posted Jan 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
I don't know much about honorary degree's, but it sounds lovely :D Hope she has a great time in te States.
Posted Jan 19, 2008 at 1:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
How Amazing! I wish I could be there to listen to what she has to say. Lucky Harvard kids!
Posted Jan 19, 2008 at 4:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Severus' Advocate says:
Yay. Well done to her! She is always getting awards and recognition even now and it's awesome because she deserves it so much. Yes that's right, she really has done more than any one else in our time to inspire young people to read and find the enjoyment and love of reading.
Posted Jan 19, 2008 at 6:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
How I wish I was in the 2008 graduating class of Harvard University. What an honor that will be for the students that are preparing to make their mark on the world... to have such a phenomenally inspiring person speak at your commencement... wow!!
Posted Jan 20, 2008 at 12:32 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
Wow. That's so cool. To have J.K. as a speaker in your graduation!!!!!!!!!! Wow that made me dream.
Posted Jan 20, 2008 at 1:39 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Well done...She deserves every award posible.
Posted Jan 20, 2008 at 10:31 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2050
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Wow that's wonderful. How very lucky for the graduates to be able to see her and hear her speak at their commencement ceremony.
Posted Jan 20, 2008 at 11:59 AM EST
Auror
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Anastasia Popovick says:
Wow! Harvard! That rocks! What an honor for JK! Congratulations to JK and I hope she had a wonderful time!
Posted Jan 21, 2008 at 8:29 AM EST
Witch
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Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Wow! That's absolutely brilliant. Congrats to Jo!
Posted Jan 21, 2008 at 2:31 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
MissPeachy says:
I wish I went to Harvard, hehe. I'd say Congrats people getting to listen to her speeches and if I could, I'd be sneaking into that speech.
Posted Jan 21, 2008 at 10:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 104
*Gryffindor_Girl* says:
I wonder if I will be able to go and see her if so that would Be AWESOME.
Posted Jan 22, 2008 at 6:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Hermione's younger sister says:
That's awesome! I wish I went to Harvard, but I'm just still in high school. Harvard is sooo lucky, I agree with the article.
Posted Jan 22, 2008 at 2:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 553
Sexyjeans says:
Perhaps Jk is one of the best writer that she really inspires a lot of people through her wonderful books that's why I'm very glad that she will be a speaker at harvard's..
whow! that was so great for her.. Well! what a great job.. and she will also receive that honorable degree..I wish i was there too..to watch her..hope that magic is true
Posted Jan 23, 2008 at 1:25 PM EST
Dark Princess
Points: 2870
Albita says:
Thats awesome! Congrats to you J K Rowling!
i envy those Harvard kids
Hope they appreciate her
Posted Jan 24, 2008 at 2:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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DumbledoresArmy says:
That is very awesome to reaceive such an honor. YAy! for JK
Posted Jan 25, 2008 at 10:13 PM EST
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