In a podcast, a host asks a fan why they like Harry Potter, and the fan explains that the book provided an escape and a beacon of hope during tough times. The fan also mentions that the story emphasizes the importance of friendship and forgiveness. When asked about JK Rowling, the fan's response is not provided.
Host Megan Phelps-Roper writes a letter to J.K. Rowling—and receives a surprising invitation in reply: the opportunity for an intimate conversation in Rowling’s Scottish home.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.
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