J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech | Harvard University Commencement 2008

SPEAKER: Last summer, in a grand celebration of literature, Harvard Square and Harvard Yard, historically known as the place for hallowed halls filled with books, was transformed into Hogwarts Square.

去年夏天，為了盛大慶祝文學，歷史上以藏書豐富的神聖殿堂而聞名的哈佛廣場和哈佛庭院，被改造成了“霍格沃茨廣場”。

[CHEERING] This summer festival celebrated the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final installment in the wildly popular series.

今年的夏日慶典慶祝了《哈利·波特與死亡聖器》的午夜發售，這是該風靡全球的系列的第七部也是最後一部。

Hordes of people, children and adults alike, dressed in elaborate wizard costumes, stood in line for hours at the Coop to purchase copies of the book.

成群結隊的人們，無論老少，都身著精緻的巫師服裝，在超市外排了數小時的長隊購買這本書。

Dozens of restaurants and stores stayed open late and posted Harry Potter-themed specials.

數十家餐廳和商店推遲打烊，並推出了哈利波特主題的特別活動。

And a three-hour concert capped off the evening in a packed Tercentenary Theatre.

一場長達三小時的音樂會為當晚畫上了圓滿的句號，地點是座無虛席的特里尼塔劇院。

Today, Tercentenary Theatre is once again packed with children and adults.

如今，特里尼塔劇院再次擠滿了孩子和成人。

And we are pleased to welcome one of the most successful authors of our time.

我們很高興歡迎當今最成功的作家之一。

Her books have set sales records and have won many awards, probably because the Harry Potter stories provide a familiar backdrop for readers who can empathize with the young protagonist adrift in

她的書籍屢創銷售紀錄並贏得眾多獎項，這或許是因為《哈利·波特》的故事為讀者提供了一個熟悉的背景，讓那些在迷茫中掙扎的年輕主角能引起共鳴。

a sometimes cruel and challenging world.

一個有時殘酷且充滿挑戰的世界。

In addition to her vast contributions to literature, she is also noted for the social, moral, and political inspiration she has given her fans.

除了對文學的巨大貢獻外，她還因給予粉絲社會、道德和政治方面的鼓舞而備受讚譽。