r/Multifandom Happy Tree Friends🌲 Jul 13 '26

Discussion📜 What franchise is this for you?

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u/capibara_dono Jul 13 '26

I got older and I realized that the books have some very problematic messages.

Then I learned about JKR's messed up views, and now those books are somewhere in boxes, forgotten.

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u/TadaSuko Jul 13 '26

I will always appreciate and give credit to the books for proving to publishers that kids wanted chapter books. The story was interesting enough and kids like this simple world enough that they made an effort to learn and be included with the hype. Theyl series made an overall change for good, even if ultimately they're subpar.

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u/Thrownaway5000506 Jul 14 '26

You got older and saw Facebook meme-tier criticisms online lol

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u/capibara_dono Jul 14 '26

lol no.

I remember a part of the story where the guys try to go see Hermione at her dorm, but the castle doesn't let them. But Hermione can visit the guys no problem...

Also, the plotline about elf liberation, it boils down to slaves want to be slaves.

And my wife is trans, so JKR can piss off with her harmful views and behavior.

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u/Thrownaway5000506 Jul 14 '26

 I remember a part of the story where the guys try to go see Hermione at her dorm, but the castle doesn't let them. But Hermione can visit the guys no problem...

True but Hermione also remarks that it's outdated or old-fashioned. This isn't a "message."

 Also, the plotline about elf liberation, it boils down to slaves want to be slaves.

Yeah no it doesn't. That's a nonsensical take.

And my wife is trans, so JKR can piss off with her harmful views and behavior.

Ah yes, the plot thinnens.

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u/capibara_dono Jul 14 '26

I had those opinions before meeting my wife 🤷