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- J.K. Rowling says Dumbledore is gay — but "Harry Potter" fans have been let down ever since. Warner Bros. Fans have long been frustrated by the lack of LGBTQ characters in J.K. Rowling's work. Rowling said she always "thought of Dumbledore as gay" after the final book came out.
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Jul 6, 2020 · To preserve their love of Harry Potter, its fans must erase its author. Rowling, like Voldemort, is so evil that even mentioning her violates a taboo: She Who Must Not Be Named.
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- Some Advice from J.K. Rowling Herself
Leaving behind Rowling’s franchise and boycotting official Harry Potter products may sound simple for some fans because they’ve already purchased all of the books, movies, and merchandise they’re ever going to need. That may be true for a time, but Warner Bros. is still producing new content for the franchise, including a third Fantastic Beasts fil...
The idea of boycotting Harry Potter may seem like a pointless endeavor because it’s a franchise with worldwide popularity, but there’s already some data to suggest otherwise. In June 2020, Variety noted a “remarkably sudden and sharp drop in print sales for Rowling’s books” and drew a direct line from the sales slump to the anti-trans statements sh...
Choosing to boycott Harry Potter is a practical solution for fans to take, but there’s still the issue of processing the sense of loss brought on by Rowling’s apparent turn to the dark side. For many fans, Harry Potter is more than the physical product — the story and characters made a positive impact on their lives. That’s why watching Rowling tru...
For longtime fans, being a part of the Harry Potter community goes far beyond just reading the books or watching the movies. Numerous long-running websites, podcasts, and conventions have become the rallying point for Harry Potter fans to come together and celebrate their fandom in a variety of ways — everything from cosplay and art to wizard rock....
Accepting that Rowling is an imperfect person who wrote an imperfect series of books is something Delia Gallegos has been processing for years. Gallegos is the marketing director at Black Girls Create, a website dedicated to examining art through a Black lens, which means identifying, dissecting, and discussing the flaws in the Harry Potter books w...
In a strange way, Rowling has unwittingly prepared her fans for her transphobic turn. Her Harry Potter books are filled with numerous instances where the heroes stand up to objectionable people in power and protect those being persecuted for who they are. Whether it’s Lucius Malfoy, Dolores Umbridge, or Lord Voldemort himself, Harry Potter fans hav...
Feb 4, 2018 · Why devoted 'Harry Potter' fans feel betrayed by J.K. Rowling and the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise. J.K. Rowling says Dumbledore is gay — but "Harry Potter" fans have been let down ever...
Feb 16, 2023 · Amid ongoing protests from trans activists and broken-hearted fans, Rowling has continually redoubled her rhetoric. That means any discussion of what new Harry Potter content is or can be has to...
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- What the ‘Harry Potter’ Cast Has Said About Where They Stand With J.K. Rowling Amid Controversy. Taking a stand. J.K. Rowling's controversial transphobic remarks have left both Harry Potter's fans and cast members feeling conflicted.
- Daniel Radcliffe. The British actor, who played the titular role in all eight Potter films, is an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and referenced his work with The Trevor Project in an essay condemning Rowling's June 2020 tweets.
- Emma Watson. "Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are," the Little Women actress wrote via Twitter in June 2020.
- Rupert Grint. The Servant star reflected on his decision to speak out in support of the trans community in a May 2021 interview with Esquire. “Sometimes silence is even louder," Grint said at the time. "
Feb 16, 2018 · Harry Potter fans are no strangers to debate about the series. It is the rare aspect of J.K. Rowling's fantasy that is not analyzed, disagreed upon and discussed to an intense degree.
Mar 13, 2023 · For many LGBTQ "Harry Potter" fans (or former fans), Rowling's vocal and influential transphobia has felt like a betrayal. Fortunately, many of the lead actors from the "Harry Potter" movies have...
