Published 15:29 IST, July 4th 2020

J.K. Rowling faces disavowing from two major Harry Potter fansites for her anti-trans take

J.K. Rowling faces Disavowing from Two big Harry Potter fansites over her comments on transgenders and their issues. Read more to know about it.

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J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter enjoys a massive fan base all over world. Since last 23 years, fandom has only continued to grow as new generation of kids are discovering world of Hogwarts through J.K. Rowling’s books, movies, spiffs, merchandise etc. re are also numerous Harry Potter fansites which cater to Harry Potter fandom. J.K. Rowling recently found herself in middle of a controversy because of her anti-trans tweets. As a result, two of biggest Harry Potter fansites have disowned her comments. Here is everything you need to kw about it.

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Harry Potter fansites disown J.K. Rowling’s comments

Leaky Cauldron and Mugglenet are two of biggest Harry Potter fansites. Both fansites recently released a joint statement regarding J.K. Rowling’s controversy. In statement, Harry Potter fansites said: “Although it is difficult to speak out against someone whose work we have so long mired, it would be wrong t to use our platforms to counteract harm she has caused.” Talking about website’s stand on transs and J.K. Rowling’s tweets, statement re as “Our stance is firm: Trans women are women. Trans men are men. n-binary people are n-binary. Intersex people exist and should t be forced to live in binary. We stand with Harry Potter fans in se communities, and while we don’t condone mistreatment JKR has received, we must reject her beliefs.”

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Harry Potter fansites furr cleared air about content that y will be uploed hereafter. statement by Leaky Cauldron re as “We will longer be covering J.K. Rowling’s personal endeavours. Wizarding World cover will t feature photos of or quotes from author.”

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J.K.Rowling's controversy

Last month, J.K. Rowling h uploed a series of tweets in which she talked about her detailed research and beliefs on trans issues. She h also included some examples where she thought demands by trans activists were dangerous to women. Since n her comments have been facing a lot of criticism from netizens.

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Several stars of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises which are based on Rowling's literary works have also condemned author for her comments. Celebrities like Daniel Rcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Eddie Redmayne have expressed her opinions regarding same. All se actors have disagreed to her comments me on Twitter.

15:29 IST, July 4th 2020