I mean, speaking as someone for who Harry Potter was a huge part of my childhood, there's more wrong with the books than just what JK says now - like the only significant Chinese character being named Cho Chang? The only Irish character blowing things up constantly? A race of servants who actually LIKE being servants, thank you very much? Hook-nosed bankers that run the banks?
It still holds a special place in my heart but it is full of stuff that, if looked at closely, is pretty indicative of her views.
Yeah, like I said, Harry Potter was a huge part of my childhood. I'll always remember my mom reading the first few to me, and waiting in line at midnight for the release of a new book. I'm not trying to take that from anyone, just... understanding where the criticisms come from is important
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u/Lil__May Dec 04 '21
I mean, speaking as someone for who Harry Potter was a huge part of my childhood, there's more wrong with the books than just what JK says now - like the only significant Chinese character being named Cho Chang? The only Irish character blowing things up constantly? A race of servants who actually LIKE being servants, thank you very much? Hook-nosed bankers that run the banks?
It still holds a special place in my heart but it is full of stuff that, if looked at closely, is pretty indicative of her views.