JK Rowling is Up to No Good... for a Good Reason

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JK Rowling is Up to No Good... for a Good Reason

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Posted by: Sue

February 21, 2009, 07:43 AM

Today, we are happy to report that J.K. Rowling has been up to no good....for a good reason. The Harry Potter author paid a visit to a hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she brought cheer in the form of unique graffiti on the walls of the unit. The Scotsman writes: "Ms Rowling, 43, daubed graffiti on the walls of the Young People's Unit at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Morningside, which cares for teenagers with complex psychiatric conditions.

Consultant psychologist Dr Jane Morris said: "She really does spread magic. She's a natural and knows how to talk to young people. And she's extremely cool. She does graffiti on the walls which is probably worth a fortune.

"She's drawn all of us and wrote 'JK Rowling was here'.
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And her way with the capital's troubled teens impressed staff.

Dr Morris said: "I'd offer her a job any time as she's already a great therapist."

We at TLC think that Peeves certainly would approve!

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1278 Points

Wow that’s so cool! I want to see a picture of it now :D

Posted by MuggleQueen on February 21, 2009, 08:22 AM report to moderator

193 Points

It is always fantastic to see a famous person giving back, and JKR is certaintly one of the more frequint givers.

Posted by JS297206 on February 21, 2009, 08:22 AM report to moderator

684 Points

That’s our Jo!! Gotta love her!

Posted by TarsieS (FTC) on February 21, 2009, 08:23 AM report to moderator

983 Points

anyone have a pic?

Posted by DobbyandWinky WBM!!! on February 21, 2009, 08:23 AM report to moderator

1480 Points

That’s so awesome! I wish I could see that :]

Posted by omgitslouise [WBM] [Ravenvlog <3's Me] on February 21, 2009, 08:27 AM report to moderator

598 Points

Hehe Peeves is definitley the product of her rebellious tendencies

Posted by Sally_Zaar on February 21, 2009, 08:30 AM report to moderator

1066 Points

I love this woman, c’mon press give us a pic, seein as its inside a hospital i guess it might take a bit of permission

Posted by KiwiMcI on February 21, 2009, 08:35 AM report to moderator

327 Points

She is so brilliant. I want to see these pictures!!

Posted by RightLeftMiddle {WBM} on February 21, 2009, 08:36 AM report to moderator

43 Points

Wow, Rowling is like Picasso now. She can just scribble on whatever, wherever she goes and suddenly she has created wealth and value.

Posted by ZoeNecrosis on February 21, 2009, 08:40 AM report to moderator

178 Points

She is way too cool. I love JK Rowling, and the more I hear of her the more I love her.

Posted by AlexaP*ROAR* on February 21, 2009, 08:53 AM report to moderator

504 Points

That’s our Jo! She’s so awesome.

Posted by Bell Dema [FTC!!!] on February 21, 2009, 08:53 AM report to moderator

1146 Points

That is so cool! She is really nice!!

Martina xxx

Posted by hp-fan (Roar!) on February 21, 2009, 09:02 AM report to moderator

2143 Points

That’s so great. I hope someone posts a picture soon!

Posted by Emily [ROAR] on February 21, 2009, 09:11 AM report to moderator

529 Points

What a great story! Jo is amazing. :)

Posted by Bookworm Jen on February 21, 2009, 09:15 AM report to moderator

3686 Points

Well done Jo – psychiatric illness doesn’t always get the same support as physical illness – glad to see someone like Jo raising the profile of this unit and bringing some fun into these kids lives.

Posted by Minerva McGonagall on February 21, 2009, 09:15 AM report to moderator