Hey guys. I just wanted to come on here and share a message of support for the trans community within the Harry Potter fandom. I know that recently J.K. Rowling has done some really hurtful things (two days ago she liked some transphobic tweets and has recently followed anti-trans activists). But I just wanted to say that even though I deeply love Harry Potter— I in no way support this point of view. I believe that trans people are valid and beautiful and don’t deserve to feel excluded from a fandom that they love.
All members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome in my starfish family and deserve to feel welcomed in the Harry Potter community. I am really heartbroken that I even have to say this and that someone that I looked up to as a hero, as an idol, could support such harmful posts— words that have an extremely negative impact on the LGBTQ+ community. And I can’t in good conscience keep publicly praising an individual that has chosen to use her incredibly powerful platform to support such hurtful views. It’s extremely disappointing to me and I hope that one day this behavior stops or changes.
Her stories have had an enormous impact on my life, have completely shaped who I am as a person, have helped me through my darkest moments, and continue to bring me more joy than anything in the world, which is why this is so difficult. I truly love Harry Potter. But Harry Potter stands for something more than the views of one individual person- this fandom has become a community, a family, a safe space for so many people, myself included. So if you are feeling confused or hurt or angry about this, I completely understand and am here for you. I hear you and support you and respect you and love you. You do belong. You do matter. You still have family in this fandom. And you are not alone.
Tessa Netting
Hey guys. I just wanted to come on here and share a message of support for the trans community within the Harry Potter fandom. I know that recently J.K. Rowling has done some really hurtful things (two days ago she liked some transphobic tweets and has recently followed anti-trans activists). But I just wanted to say that even though I deeply love Harry Potter— I in no way support this point of view. I believe that trans people are valid and beautiful and don’t deserve to feel excluded from a fandom that they love.
All members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome in my starfish family and deserve to feel welcomed in the Harry Potter community. I am really heartbroken that I even have to say this and that someone that I looked up to as a hero, as an idol, could support such harmful posts— words that have an extremely negative impact on the LGBTQ+ community. And I can’t in good conscience keep publicly praising an individual that has chosen to use her incredibly powerful platform to support such hurtful views. It’s extremely disappointing to me and I hope that one day this behavior stops or changes.
Her stories have had an enormous impact on my life, have completely shaped who I am as a person, have helped me through my darkest moments, and continue to bring me more joy than anything in the world, which is why this is so difficult. I truly love Harry Potter. But Harry Potter stands for something more than the views of one individual person- this fandom has become a community, a family, a safe space for so many people, myself included. So if you are feeling confused or hurt or angry about this, I completely understand and am here for you. I hear you and support you and respect you and love you. You do belong. You do matter. You still have family in this fandom. And you are not alone.
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