The Harry Potter series, both novels and films, may be over (except for when they aren’t), but J.K. Rowling isn’t done with her friends. She’s continued to be active on Twitter, and for someone as exceptionally busy and famous as she is, and interacts with her fans regularly in meaningful ways.
One Twitter user named Kate had a really moving moment with the Hogwarts creator today, after she reached out to Rowling with a special request. After a history of being bullied and self-harm, Kate reached out to Rowling asking for her to write out the magic words, “Expecto Patronum,” in order to get them tattooed on her wrist as a reminder to take care of herself.
@jk_rowling i wanna get 'expecto patronum' tattooed & it'd mean the world if it was in ur handwriting. here's why:') pic.twitter.com/fhldRiju3w
— Kate 🏳️🌈 (@hereforparrilla) May 11, 2016
It’s hard not to be moved by that kind of vulnerability, and apparently the appeal moved Rowling as well. She responded quickly and with kind words and the requested spell.
.@AlwaysJLover I love that you're working to heal and protect yourself. You deserve this. I hope it helps. pic.twitter.com/T2nDG3z2MJ
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 11, 2016
Kate handled the response with about as much chill as can be expected when one interacts with their heroes.
BLODDY FUCKING HELL WHAT HAPPENED
— Kate 🏳️🌈 (@hereforparrilla) May 11, 2016
IM CRYING MY EYES OUT THIS ISNT REAL
— Kate 🏳️🌈 (@hereforparrilla) May 11, 2016
IM AT THE LAUGHING LIKE "WHAT IS THIS" STATE BUT THE TEARS ARE STARTING TO FLOW AND IM ABOIT TO FLOOD MY ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD
— Kate 🏳️🌈 (@hereforparrilla) May 11, 2016
I'm still having a hard time believe that it happened. after trying for so long & have given up hope, it happened today. or yesterday.
— Kate 🏳️🌈 (@hereforparrilla) May 11, 2016
I'm so beyond grateful, and blessed, to have someone as amazing as @jk_rowling in my life. She has one of the biggest & most loving hearts.💗
— Kate 🏳️🌈 (@hereforparrilla) May 11, 2016
Because sometimes the Internet is the worst, Kate was attacked by plenty of trolls for her public admission, but she seems to be taking it in stride.
i can't and I won't let all this negativity & shitty comments get to me. i have a lot to hold on to, especially my soon-to-be 7th tattoo.💗
— Kate 🏳️🌈 (@hereforparrilla) May 11, 2016
Here’s hoping Kate stays positive and continues to deal with her emotional baggage in a healthy way, and that Rowling remains one of the kindest superstars around.
(Via Twitter)