JK Rowling to receive Honorary Degree

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JK Rowling to receive Honorary Degree

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Posted by: sue

February 13, 2004, 02:56 PM

The Scotsman reports today that JK Rowling will be receiving an honorary degree from Edinburgh University. She will be awarded the degree of doctor honoris causa, one of the university's highest accolades, in early July.

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JK Rowling to receive Honorary Degree

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"I must ask you not to scream," said Lockhart in a low voice. "It might provoke them."[br]As the whole class held its breath, Lockhart whipped off the cover.[br]"Yes," he said dramatically. [i]"Freshly caught Cornish pixies."[/i]

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