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J.K. Rowling Recieves Freedom of the City

Posted by: Catherine

May 08, 2012, 07:39 PM

UPDATE: Photos from the event are starting to come online and are now available here in our Image Galleries

J.K. Rowling received the Freedom of the City this morning at the Mansion House in the City.Rowling was recognized for her services to children's literature. The Harry Potter books have sold over 450 million copies. Jo was presented with a framed parchment certificate, and joked that she was also entitled to a free pint at the Leaky Cauldron! BBC reports:

She said: "I am prouder than I can say to be given the freedom of the City."

She joked that the honour entitled her to "a free pint in the Leaky Cauldron and a ten Galleon voucher to spend in Diagon Alley".

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7 Comments

2780 Points

Yay 4 her!

Posted by muggle..andproudofit =:) on May 08, 2012, 08:33 PM report to moderator

1413 Points

Good on you J.K.!

Posted by horcruxhunter7 on May 09, 2012, 02:55 AM report to moderator

75 Points

I love you Jo!

Posted by Ravenpuffmax on May 09, 2012, 05:47 AM report to moderator

5439 Points

Good on you JO!

Posted by Fleur-de- Lily on May 09, 2012, 12:21 PM report to moderator

3309 Points

Congrats!!!!!!!!!! XD

Posted by Hedwig♪WBM♪OS on May 09, 2012, 01:23 PM report to moderator

79297 Points

How very lovely!

Posted by Won_Two on May 09, 2012, 03:03 PM report to moderator

81 Points

Congrats, it’s well deserved! c:

Posted by Magic Moon on May 09, 2012, 03:06 PM report to moderator

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