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J.K. Rowling just coined a Harry Potter version of 'splaining' and it's A+
Definitely has a ring to it.
By Sam Haysom
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J.K. Rowling sends a truly spell-binding gift to a 12-year-old 'Harry Potter' fan
"We are so thrilled and squeaky."
By Sam Haysom
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J.K. Rowling sends super sweet reply to single parent who thanked her for 'Harry Potter'
'I'm truly honoured'
By Sam Haysom
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The Royal Wedding was another perfect opportunity to troll Trump's inauguration
Commitment to this joke is astounding.
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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is pure magic
Anthony Boyle will have even the fiercest Harry Potter fans sympathizing with the Malfoy family.
By Ryan Sedmak
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J.K. Rowling has spoken, owls are better than Brexit
Hot-take: rotating your neck 270 degrees is better than leaving the customs union.
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JK Rowling reveals new 'Fantastic Beasts' character
But her "true glory" will only be revealed in the third 'Fantastic Beasts' film.
By Johnny Lieu
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How to use tech to become an actual wizard like Harry Potter
Stop waiting for your Hogwarts letter.
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This 15-year-old's heartbreaking poem is so good even J.K. Rowling retweeted it
"When I Was a Kid I Waited"
By Sam Haysom
![This 15-year-old's heartbreaking poem is so good even J.K. Rowling retweeted it](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00y9bhA55uL7SHES9KHOKrf/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623369801.jpg)
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J.K. Rowling once used the world's greatest excuse when she was late with book edits
Too strange not to be true.
By Sam Haysom
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J.K. Rowling had a heartwarming response to this struggling 'Harry Potter' fan
"Keep that Patronus powerful"
By Sam Haysom
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The 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel may have a massive plot hole
And Potter fans are not having it.
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Brace yourselves Harry Potter fans - there is now a Hogwarts mobile game
The magic is here.
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Here's 1 emoji you definitely shouldn't tweet at J.K. Rowling
She's definitely not a fan.
By Sam Haysom
![Here's 1 emoji you definitely shouldn't tweet at J.K. Rowling](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04OiS8ZNOspNQsEF0GCkIPY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623369212.jpg)
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J.K. Rowling revealed how she plans her books on Twitter. Take notes, people.
Calling all aspiring authors!
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11 times J.K. Rowling tweeted awesome writing advice
"All a writer needs is talent & ink."
By Sam Haysom
![11 times J.K. Rowling tweeted awesome writing advice](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07lRVVoKpGohsnPBoSaqScT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623368743.jpg)
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J.K. Rowling has some crucial editing advice all writers need to listen to
Get those biscuits ready.
By Sam Haysom
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Edinburgh pub changes its name to 'The J.K. Rowling' for a reason you'll totally love
Booking flights right now.
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Amber Heard speaks out after controversy over J.K. Rowling's Johnny Depp statement
'For the record, this was our FULL joint statement.'
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This thread about a special Christmas gift got the J.K. Rowling seal of approval
"I think it cost the person who gave it to me about £1.50."
By Sam Haysom
![This thread about a special Christmas gift got the J.K. Rowling seal of approval](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/024A3IWEZbzpsQBAXsXLmqC/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623367746.jpg)
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Turns out the newest Harry Potter editions contain a major mistake
Is there a spell for fact checking?
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'Harry Potter' fan says J.K. Rowling blocked her after she criticised Johnny Depp
"I'm incredibly disappointed."
By Sam Haysom
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