J.K. Rowling’s surprising revelation about Ron and Hermione’s relationship has sparked an outcry on Twitter.
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It is not surprising to learn that many of our favourite authors are also Harry Potter fans. And just like the rest of us, authors including John Green and Rainbow Rowell took to Twitter to share their thoughts and their frustrations. We share some of our favourite author reactions here, and be sure to check out page 2 to see how fans responded to J.K. Rowling’s bombshell.
Shipping has always been a sensitive subject when it comes to Harry Potter. Historically the fandom has seen a huge divide between those fans who hoped for Harry and Hermione to end up together, and those who wanted Hermione to be with Ron.
‘The Darkest Minds’ author Alexandra Bracken:
As long as JKR doesn't go back and rewrite the books, I'm fine. *cough*George Lucas*cough*
— Alexandra Bracken (@alexbracken) February 2, 2014
‘Fangirl’ author Rainbow Rowell:
THIS JUST IN: GEORGE LUCAS WISHES HE WOULD'VE HOOKED UP LUKE AND LEIA.
— Rainbow Rowell (@rainbowrowell) February 2, 2014
Okay, also, also, it was amazing and beautiful that Harry and Hermione loved each other and needed each other without wanting to kiss.
— Rainbow Rowell (@rainbowrowell) February 1, 2014
‘The Fault in Our Stars’ author John Green:
Books belong to their readers.
— John Green (@realjohngreen) February 2, 2014
‘Open Road Summer’ author Emery Lord:
i've been on an airplane for the last few hours so let me get this straight: now we ship jk rowling + voldemort…?
— emery lord (@emlord1) February 2, 2014
‘The Demon’s Lexicon’ author Sarah Rees Brennan:
Have got off tiny plane apparently into alternate universe where Harry & Hermione end up together. pic.twitter.com/7JkmDYZbLT
— Sarah Rees Brennan (@sarahreesbrenna) February 2, 2014
‘The First Third’ author Will Kostakis:
Guys, this is the closest we'll get to JK Rowling admitting that epilogue was total rubbish. Cherish it.
— Will Kostakis (@willkostakis) February 2, 2014
‘Hex Hall’ author Rachel Hawkins:
In all seriousness, this Rowling Thing is a good reminder in the way books belong to the reader once they're over. Which is as it should be.
— LadyHawkins (@LadyHawkins) February 2, 2014
‘Falling Kingdoms’ author Morgan Rhodes:
It's hilarious that JK Rowling probably made a throwaway comment and now it's a big thing. Also, I do agree H+H should have been endgame.
— Morgan Rhodes (@MorganRhodesYA) February 2, 2014
‘Populazzi’ author Elise Allen:
Re: #RowlingBombshell. She's right they'd never survive forever, but as a high school couple w/all the ups/downs/drama? HELL YES it works!
— Elise Allen (@EliseLAllen) February 2, 2014
‘Cracked Up To Be’ author Courtney Summers:
I don't even know that I want Harry and Hermione together like I did back then I just know I don't want Ron Weasley to be happy
— courtney summers (@courtney_s) February 2, 2014
On page 2: The best fan reactions to J.K. Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ bombshell
Fan reactions to J.K. Rowling’s revelation
And who says every HP universe relationship has to be easy?! Ron and Hermione will fight sometimes – so what??
— carla (@carlawaslike) February 2, 2014
Wonder if @jk_rowling regrets calling a large swath of her fans delusional…Personally, I'd like an apology for that.
— Melissa Lenhardt (@SwampOfBoredom) February 2, 2014
And Hermione was so desperately in love with Ron from the beginning, she never even saw Harry as anything else. Just no, Rowling!
— Sarah Coleman (@sjc_x) February 2, 2014
Jk Rowling will probably spend the rest of her life watching chaos ensue as she sits back, occasionally tossing out a random regret.
— Carolyn Harper (@_carolynharper) February 2, 2014
The silver lining is she didn't say Hermione and Snape belonged together. I got stuck in a lift with Snape/Hermione shippers once. Not good.
— Mel Salisbury (@AHintofMystery) February 1, 2014
@jk_rowling i'm feeling ginny/hermione now tbh forget the boys
— Hayley (@haysbian) February 2, 2014
Dear JK Rowling: I now get what critics mean when they say once the art is out, it no longer matters what was intended. Leave Harry alone!
— Carrie Marshall (@CarrieMarshall1) February 2, 2014
HERMIONE ILLEGALLY CONFUNDED CORMAC SO THAT RON WOULD BECOME KEEPER I MEAN REALLY
— Melanie D'Sylva (@meldsylva) February 2, 2014
reading that article about j.k rowling regretting ron and hermione: pic.twitter.com/aaIvRgGyAZ
— ashley (@hp_things) February 1, 2014
"Rowling says that she should have put Hermione and Harry together in the Harry Potter series instead of Hermione and Ron." OMG WHY DIDNT U
— taengboxers (@taengboxers) February 2, 2014
Is this open for suggestions now? Can I apply to be shipped with Hermione?
— Alex (@AlexCarpenter) February 2, 2014
because harry and hermione isthe example I use when I say "boys and girls can just be friends" noooooooooooo. jk noooo.
— Sophie Howell. (@Sophieowls) February 2, 2014
And her name is J.K. Rowling. pic.twitter.com/9pSVi9baJo
— Lauren Spieller (@laurenspieller) February 2, 2014
First I read that J.K. Rowling considered killing off Ron, and now I'm reading that she regrets putting him with Hermione. Poor guy.
— katie (@kkatieed) February 2, 2014
Does J.K. Rowling’s confession change Harry Potter for you? Do you think Hermione and Ron’s relationship made sense, or would you have preferred to see Hermione end up with Harry?