Thread by @C_D_73

I knew that going into a senior committee position would mean having some days where something goes wrong or reality gets in the way of plans, especially given the lockdown, but I never thought that trouble would come from such an important figure, let alone repeatedly...

#IStandWithJKRowling continues to trend on twitter, with a blog post by the author herself yesterday. Now, I won't outline how exactly her points can be perceived as transphobic bc, as I'm cis, I can't fully grasp what damage it can do and even then, this thread would be massive.

I can say that members of the trans community have voiced their feelings on social media... What I do know is a lot of what she is saying falls into patterns that try to normalise discrimination: id-ing as a defender, claims a group is 'extreme', and ignoring anyone who disagrees

And, the worst bit is that this reveal of character could cause far greater damage... #HarryPotter has been noted as a refuge for several members of the trans community: a story of acceptance, and of finding who you truly are.

Now, bc of JKR's actions, people may feel they've lost that refuge. But I hope that I can let even just one person know that they haven't. #HarryPotter is so much more than its author, between the community and even the films.

Both as a fellow fan, and leader of @HPsocExeter, we'll always support you when you need us. To that end, if any #HarryPotter fans see this tweet, I'd ask that you make sure that people know that #AllWizardsAreWelcome in the Harry Potter fandom. Let's shine a light into the dark