A Romanian newscast featured clips of J.K.Rowling arriving in Romania and briefly speaking to the press. The video can be watched
here at around the 44:50 point.
Other written reports have emerged with details about the trip to Romania where JK was present as a part of the Children's High Level Group fighting to improve the conditions in which children live in Eastern European orphanages. Reports can be read at
The Scotsman and
The Herald.
Quote:
"I firmly believe that every child deserves a secure and loving environment. I am keen to build on your success here and in the wider world," she said.
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"There is now widespread agreement among child health experts that irreparable long-term damage is caused to young children who are institutionalised without a parent."
Jo later
attended a fundraising gala dinner, where some orphaned children played classical music and 10 signed copies of '
Half-Blood Prince' were auctioned off.
Further pictures from the trip can be seen
here.
Thanks to
The Leaky Cauldron for the information.