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FEBRUARY 3, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter books, is to receive
the Legion of Honor award from French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, at the Palais de l’Elysée.
We are not sure as to which rank Ms. Rowling will receive, but the honor is broken down into the following categories:
We will update this news post with pictures from the event if or when they become available online.
Thanks to Alejandro from BlogHogwarts for the news.
UPDATE: Ms. Rowling received the honorary title of "knight" today and now pictures and video are available online courtesy of UHP.
UPDATE II: In another article Jo mentions her great-grandfather, who was also a recipient of an honor and said that Voldemort's name "did not come from any anti-French sentiment ."
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Squib
Points: 193
Ickle Ronikins says:
That is really cool. I mean she's recieving it from the president of francce! I hope she gets Chevalier.
Posted Feb 2, 2009 at 6:41 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 491
SoccerChick22 says:
Wow! From the president of France? Awesome! Congrats JK!
Posted Feb 2, 2009 at 6:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
Basilina says:
Congratulations! It's amazing that she's receiving this honor, being that she's not even French! This is amazing!
Posted Feb 2, 2009 at 7:50 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
Scarlet Snow says:
Wow, what an incredible honor! Congratulations, JK! I can hardly wait to see pictures =]
Posted Feb 2, 2009 at 8:42 PM EST
Auror
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Nataly says:
That's really great! What an honor for JK! Congratulations!
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 9:23 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9045
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Nice to see her continue to ger honors for her work. Even nicer to see it recognized in other countries. Congratulations.
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2496
KissingDraco says:
Wow! That is soo cool! Congratulations! That`s a real honour. And I think she really deserves it, she is one of the greatest authors ever!
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 10:18 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
Absolutely fascinating...Congratualtions JK! Well deserved and wonderful to be able to hear about.
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3718
Malicieuse says:
The title given to her is Chevalier but it is not sure that there will be pictures about it.
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 737
lordvoldemort1926 says:
Yay for Jo.She deserves it.She changed my life & million others too.She is my knight too.
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 1:57 PM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4514
Juicybit says:
Great pictures! Nice to see Jo again.
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 2:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ravenclaw chick says:
Oh, wow! How exciting for her and her family! Now I'm super curious to know which one she'll get! ;)
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 4:00 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Ickle Ronikins says:
YAY! She recieved Knight! It's kinda cool, her great granfather got the same award!
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 7:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2317
loopy looney says:
That is sooo cool that she is a knight now in France!!! I am still in awe of how much she has done and the recognition she continues to receive even though all the HP books are released now!
Posted Feb 3, 2009 at 8:49 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5266
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Congrats Jo. you rule..and to get something speacial from the President of France..awsome..very aswome..im happy for Jo..let party..yay..
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 12:36 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
WoW!Indeed,she's amazing.Another worthy honor.A knight would be awesome.
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 12:39 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27900
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
yay!!!!!
congrats to JKR!!! :D
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 1:36 AM EST
Witch
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accio_kim says:
I vote JK to receive Grand-Croix (Grand Cross)(if that's the highest one). She looks so good, love her!
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 5:46 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 26
raymiz says:
Massive congratulations to Jo!
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 8:04 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2492
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant....Usually Legion of Honor awards are given to Military. But, they may give her a medal or certificate for writing her books.
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 11:49 AM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4514
Juicybit says:
*squeee* The video is absolutely fabulous! Jo is so sweet and I'm surprised she can speak French this well! Well, it sounds good to me :)
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 1:16 PM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
(Moderator)
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Lord Zimkel says:
Cool! Jean Charest, the Premier of the province of Québec here in Canada, received the Legion of Honor award during the same event as well. I was really surprised to hear that J.K. Rowling has received it, too. I wonder what her rank is!
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 3:57 PM EST
Auror
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H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats awesome! Congrats Jo! You totaly deserve it!
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 4:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1389
Luna! says:
Ha! Jo, she's a funny one! :)
Yay!
GO J.K. YOU ROCK!
xD
Posted Feb 4, 2009 at 11:42 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3901
Hecate3fold says:
I hope she still has space in her trophy room. They just keep coming and coming. I wonder how much longer it will be before it's Dame JKR?
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Feb 5, 2009 at 12:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 695
AvrilHermionePotter says:
Wow. That's cool. And great too.. She deserves it. Congrats to her. Keep it up!
Posted Feb 5, 2009 at 1:54 AM EST
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