Two of the biggest “Harry Potter” fan sites on Thursday distanced themselves from author J.K. Rowling because of her beliefs on transgender issues, calling them at odds with the message of empowerment in her best-selling books.
Websites The Leaky Cauldron and Mugglenet said they would no longer provide links to the British author’s personal website, use photos of her, or write about achievements that do not relate to the Wizarding World she created.
The joint statement by the fan sites said Rowling’s views on “marginalized people (are) out of step with the message of acceptance and empowerment we find in her books and celebrated by the ‘Harry Potter’ community.” RELATED: J.K.
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