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MARCH 31, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Posted by JEREMY
Source: Times Online via The Leaky Cauldron
It has been announced
that J.K. Rowling will attend the G20 summit dinner in London, an event for the spouses of those attending, including First Lady Michelle Obama.
Seated on one side of Mrs Obama will be J. K. Rowling, the author; on the other will be Kelly Holmes, the double Olympic gold medallist.
Rowling, the Harry Potter author who wrote the first of her best-selling books when she was living on benefits as a single mother in a mice-infested Edinburgh flat, has long been a vocal Labour supporter. Last year she gave £1 million to the party.
To read the full article, click here. We will post images from the event as soon as they are available.
Thanks to TLC for the link.
UPDATE: You can see pictures of JK arriving for dinner here courtesy of Getty Images. This post will be updated when additional photos appear on the web.
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Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
How lovely for Jo! To meet the First Lady - what on Earth will Jo wear?
Can't wait to see the photos - and I hope that they have a hassle-free time as I know there's going to be a heap of protesters for the G20 Summit.
Posted Mar 31, 2009 at 8:02 PM EST
Weaselette
Points: 3184
WickedLoz says:
Having this article right under the "HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEASLEY TWINS!" kind of kills the joke :)
Where is Peeves?
Unless, of course, the time difference between America and Australia has made me the fool, haha! Oh dear..
Posted Mar 31, 2009 at 8:45 PM EST
Magickal Mead Wench
Points: 2505
SnapesSorceress says:
Go Jo! Now if we could only support Labor here in the USA...
Posted Mar 31, 2009 at 8:54 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
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Friendly Deaf Angel says:
YAY!!!!!!!!! i hear that the the daughters of Mr.and Mrs.Obama are fans of HP..i hope they get to see her and so to get their autographs..yay..and..im happy for Jo. good Luck Jo. ^_^
Posted Apr 1, 2009 at 12:30 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Sure, it's a joke huh?:P April's fool day hehhee
Posted Apr 1, 2009 at 6:15 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
That is SO, SO cool! No one I could think of who would be the best to sit next to Michelle Obama except J.K.!
Posted Apr 1, 2009 at 8:17 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
yayy!
Thats an honour for both of them! Ha ha.
And Mrs. Obama loves the Harry Potter books so weee!!! :D
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Posted Apr 1, 2009 at 10:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1333
humes says:
I'm torn, is this a joke or not?
Posted Apr 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
Oh my that is so unfair right. I wish i was meeting J.K Rowling.
Posted Apr 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 630
Aberforth Puckle says:
I don't think it's an April Fool's joke because some of the other papers are reporting on it, including the Guardian and the Telegraph, which are the other major "broadsheets" here.
Posted Apr 1, 2009 at 3:31 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
That could prove to be interesting conversation. What I would do to be a fly on the wall listening.
Still, I would be very curious as to what sort of topics will be discussed between the two and whether Ms. Obama has and interest in athletics.
Oh yes, please do print any pictures from the event.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Apr 1, 2009 at 4:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Ickle Ronikins says:
Tis is NOT an april fools joke, it was posted on mugglenet reported it about 2 days ago abd it was on Time Online. Wow, this must be a real honour for both Jo and Michelle!
Posted Apr 1, 2009 at 9:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats is awesome! This stuff will go down in history, and Jo is a part of it. I can't wait to see more pictures from the event.
Posted Apr 2, 2009 at 12:24 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
That sounds very nice. I wish Jo would write more Harry Potter books. Maybe about the Marauder era so we could learn more about Harry's parents and Sirius or perhaps about Harry's life after Hogwarts. *sighs*
Posted Apr 2, 2009 at 9:46 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
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TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Quite an honor, but one that is certainly deserved. For her advances in the desire for children to read. And not to mention her charitable work.
Posted Apr 2, 2009 at 11:02 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Wonderful! I hope Obama's have learned a little more about proper etiquette when dealing with the Brits. As an American, it was down right embarassing.
Posted Apr 2, 2009 at 1:51 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Awe i was just there man! Actually with everything that was going on, it was a hectic situation..
Nice photos as well!
Posted Apr 2, 2009 at 5:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1333
humes says:
No joke then. Add President O (not Oprah) to the list of Harry's fans. Can somebody get him for an HPANA podcast? Just another way in which he is UNLIKE George W. Bush.
Posted Apr 2, 2009 at 6:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 734
Fantasy Lover says:
WHOA! Did not see this coming! Seriously! Is this for real? I can't wait to see photos and videos of this event.
Posted Apr 3, 2009 at 4:11 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
x_loony_lovegood_x says:
Wow thats amazing!!! What an opportunity!
Posted Apr 6, 2009 at 3:30 PM EST
Auror
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mad_eye muggle says:
Cool!JK having dinner with the first lady of the US,wicked.You go JK!
Posted Apr 10, 2009 at 3:05 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
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JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...JK sitting next to the First Lady. The First Lady should bring her daugthers to meet JK and get an Autograph.
Posted Apr 11, 2009 at 10:49 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
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snaily says:
There was nothing reported in the newspapers which was odd because they usually make a HUGE hullabaloo of such news bits! But I do believe this news because of Jo's pic. She looks gorgeous as usual. :)
Posted May 9, 2009 at 5:22 AM EST