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Chapter 1: Plotted In Darkness

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

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The People Who Reject Harry Potter Should Be Fired

When Harry Potter was first purchased, it was not anticipated to be a particularly big book. The publishers were concerned that the name JK Rowling would discourage boys from wanting to read it. In 1997, the 500 copies of the book were distributed to bookstores and libraries. It became clear fairly early on that children were telling children about the book.

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