Stop Putting Down JK Rowling And Start Lifting Up Trans People

Of course, Rowling has also pointed out the more personal, more misogynist abuse she has received. Again, I don’t think Rowling is an irredeemable monster. I don’t think anything is solved by calling her a bitch, or worse. The problem is that this is a verbally violent issue on both sides.


House elves are an important part of the everyday running of the school. Most importantly, there are hundreds working to create the amazing food that appears in the Great Hall during a feast. The Hogwarts Legacy Beasts kitchens should be an area players can explore and meet the many work

Earlier this month, just as she should have been promoting her Christmas children’s book, said Harry Potter special, and as the hype cycles for the new Harry Potter movie and game are about to begin, she tweeted "War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength. The Penised Individual Who Raped You Is a Woman." This ignores the fact that while rape is legally a man penetrating a woman, the law denotes that a woman who aids in rape, by coersion, trafficking, etc, can be charged with rape even if they are not "a penised individual" and did not physically commit rape themselves.


It followed the same free-roaming template of the two previous titles but the graphics were considerably better than anything that had come before. The title was also the first one that allowed people to play as Harry, Ron, and Hermione, while you could also explore the grounds of Hogwarts on Buckbeak the Hippogriff. There's plenty to do and many secrets to uncover along the way as you look to keep the Dementors of Azkaban at

It's not too different from its previous instalment but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The graphics are better, puzzles slightly more interesting and the title, despite being made from plastic, is darker than before. There's a whole load of things to do and items to collect and GameSpot expresses a belief that the series went out on a 'fun' n

Gay and lesbian people received similar stigma several decades ago, and now the very same sad old fuckers who villainised them are emerging from the woodwork to spout their nonsense all over again. Prominent sitcom writers and authors believe we are erasing the identity of women, or are somehow going through all this mental and physical trauma just to sneak into bathrooms and prey on the vulnerable. That’s an awful lot of hoops to jump through just to sexually assault someone, and those with such a twisted mindset won’t let their gender identity be an obstacle to committing such crimes - a point that is sadly been proven time and time again.

So let’s meet that ultimatum with profound silence. Don’t tweet about her, don’t reflect on her comments or make fun jokes or memes surrounding her existence. We’re shining a spotlight on her views and bringing them into the vision of those who really don’t need another reminder that people hate them. Well, I could certainly do without it. Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world adventure from Avalanche Software has come under fire in recent months for a number of reasons, primarily due to Rowling’s potential involvement and the IP coming from a poisoned well that it can’t escape from. It’s a difficult situation.


The game trailer reveals that a few more hippogriffs will be featured around the school. Players will be able to fly on the back of the amazing magical creatures and this could be a way of travelling between the various locations built into the g


The Wizarding World based on the Harry Potter franchise is receiving a brand new game that will allow players to create their own path at the school of witchcraft and wizardry. Hogwarts Legacy will be arriving on next gen consoles and is trying to incorporate the vital elements that make up a student's experience at the famous education instituti


The 70th Potions Championship was held in 1890. 1891 was around the time when 6-year-old Ariana Dumbledore was attacked and traumatized by Muggle boys after seeing her do underage magic. Soon after, Percival Dumbledore - her father - was sent to Azkaban for seeking a brutal revenge on the boys. Albus Dumbledore started his first year at Hogwarts a year later, in 1892. It's possible he could make a youthful appearance in Hogwarts Legacy , if it takes place in this decade. In 1897, the 71st Potions Championship occurred, and famed Magizoologist Newt Scamander was b


Spiders may be one of Ron's most feared creatures, but after meeting Aragog, it's fair to say that many Harry Potter fans may also have a bit of arachnophobia. Unfortunately for those with a fear of spiders, the giant arachnids will be present in the Hogwarts Legacy g

So instead of moaning about Rowling on social media the next time she makes a stink - which she will, trust me - try and champion the trans people in your life, or creators who identify as such who are responsible for games, films, shows, books, comics, or anything else that means something to you. Highlight those voices, since the passion found within their stories and personal journeys means so much more than a rich author who wrote a load of shit novels about wizards. To be an ally you need to recognise how your own actions and those of others can positively and negatively influence LGBTQ+ people, and this will involve screaming from the rooftops to show your support and committing to silence when those above us are determined to beat us down. It’s complicated, and I don’t blame you for feeling disheartened by it all, but we’re in this together and can help make the world a better place.