Transcription of J. K. Rowling Receiving the Benefactor's Award from University of Edinburgh

As you may recall, J. K. Rowling received the Benefactor's Award from the University of Edinburgh earlier this week. Thanks to IHOR we now have both a video of Rowling receiving the award as well as a transcription. Both can be viewed below.

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Alan Rickman to Appear in "Seminar" on Broadway

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Severus Snape smiles and laughs, a lot — at least in this exclusive video of Alan Rickman and the cast of TheresaContinued...

More Info on Harry Potter: Page to Screen Book

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With 1200 photographs, sketches, and diagrams, the book will provide unbridled access to every aspect of the film-making process.  It will tell the stories behind each individual filmContinued...

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The ten-year-old mutt, who played the animal version of Gary Oldman's character Sirius Black and the godfather to Radcliffe's character Harry can no longer be looked after by his owner, Paul Thompson.Continued...

One Million Pottermore Emails Sent Out

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The site is expected to be very busy now that all users have been given access, so you may have to wait and try a few times before successfully signing in.

To everyone who has beenContinued...

Sweepstakes to Win a Trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and to Meet Harry Potter Cast Members

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J.K. Rowling Receives Benefactor's Award from University of Edinburgh

In a ceremony held today at the University of Edinburgh, J.K. Rowling was presented with the Benefactor's award by Princess Anne, chancellor of the university.

The Benefactor's award was given to Ms. Rowling because of her £10 million donation to the university last year to establishContinued...

Images: Tom Felton, James Phelps, and Natalia Tena in Fault Magazine

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One More Chance to see "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" in UK Theaters; 3D Poster Revealed

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Sony to Bundle 3D Copies of "Deathly Hallows" Film with Select Sony Products

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LEGO Harry Potter Video Games Part of UK-Based OnLive On-Demand Cloud Gaming Service

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Harry Potter Actors to Join the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Celebration November 11-13

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Radcliffe and Rowling on the Harry Potter Generation: "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" Blu-Ray Special Feature

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