Can you still enjoy the Harry Potter books knowing J. K. Rowling’s views?
This most recent time was just the loudest and most blatant, where Rowling repeatedly denied the legitimacy of transgender people and doubled down on her belief in “biological sex.” It’s the hill she’s chosen to die on for whatever reason, and while it may have been easy for some to cast off her previous tweets, it’s hard to ignore how forcefully she’s come out about her views now.
Writing and reading thousands of words of gay fanfiction — original stories based on the world and character of an existing property — based on theseries helped me find my queer identity as a teen. I dressed up for the midnight movie premieres. I know in my heart of hearts I’m a Hufflepuff — obviously the queerest house.
All of these experiences were essential in forming who I am, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything. The same goes for the less queer but equally vital memories of curling up with my mom in bed to pass the sixth book in the series back and forth between us after picking it up at the midnight release, eager to find out what happens and gasping in sync aloud when a beloved character died. WATCH: How to enjoy Harry Potter without J.K. Rowling. Story continues below.
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