There once was a time when J.K. Rowling would only tweet every few months.
That time is no more.
Maybe she suddenly discovered how fun and easy Twitter is, or maybe she’s just looking for some mindless entertainment during writing breaks, but the Harry Potter author has been on a tear lately with great responses to her followers.
We just hope this never ends.
Below are highlights from Rowling’s official Twitter account over the past two months. If she keeps this up, we plan to share more of her great responses.
Ms. Rowling is happy to…
Entertain questions about that special time of the month for witches
@NadinscheCN Well, they take a Horcrux… no, not really. THAT'S really been bugging you for years?
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 24, 2014
Threaten to quit Twitter
@Margiggles Why? What do you think is going to happen? Now you've made me nervous. I'd better stop.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 18, 2014
Offer commentary on the World Cup (not the Quidditch one)
@leticiappinho I'm watching the World Cup right now. Spain-Chile. I'll definitely come to Brazil one of these days.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 18, 2014
Respond to people who use ‘Dobby eyes’
Provide positive reinforcement to students
@noseam82 That makes me so happy, Seamus. Good luck with the midterm and don't, whatever you do, write Cedric when you mean Patroclus.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 3, 2014
Offer a fan a chance to reprieve a ‘Potter’ character
@NikkiYw That really made me laugh. But who should we re-animate?
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2014
Commemorate the Battle of Hogwarts
It's the 16th anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts. I'm having a moment's silence over my keyboard. I hated killing some of those people.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2014
Stick up for Hufflepuffs
@HarmonicalHero Diamonds, of course. Because that's what Hufflepuffs are (some a little rougher than others). X
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 25, 2014
And show respect to Slytherins
Happy pride day to all Slytherins, you devious little serpents, you.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 21, 2014
The Gryffindors and Ravenclaws are still waiting for their special tweets, Jo!
You should go to Twitter and ask Rowling a question. Be sure to tag us in the tweet (@Hypable) so we can see what you ask. Maybe she’ll answer you one day!
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