It's a fandom you're a part of and being a part of something feels good. So of course you want to buy a Harry Potter keychain or T-shirt and sport your Hogwarts house on your coffee mug. Whatever it is - and whether it's Harry Potter or something else - we form connections to these stories and the characters that bring them to life. Perhaps you remember watching the movies with a loved one who's no longer here, or you used the magical world to escape from your real day-to-day. You likely also have memories attached to the franchise, too. Whether you enjoyed reading the Harry Potter books as a kid and loved seeing them come to life on the big screen, or you just became a fan thanks to the movies alone, it's likely you have some kind of connection to the characters and stories. Kelly's music, sometimes good things are attached to questionable people, and by proxy, those once good things become stained by the person's wrongdoings. Unfortunately, this is something that happens quite often, from The Cosby Show to R. It can be hard to hear that something you found great joy in or someone you may have looked up to isn't what you thought they were or becomes tainted in some way. This point is less about the franchise and more about the fans. But with so much room to grow, it'd be best to completely revamp the creative teams that work on anything Harry Potter related to make continuous genuine efforts toward something better. Clearly - even though the trans character is poorly named - it's possible for positive change to be made now, even with Rowling still in the picture in some capacity - though she didn't directly work on the game. With the right people in the creative office, the Harry Potter franchise could certainly get its second wind. However, there's still much work to be done considering the name they chose to give the character. We're already seeing a bit of this with the Hogwarts Legacy game developers introducing the franchise's first trans character, Sirona Ryan. From the actors to the writers and producers, younger, diverse talent could help take the lackluster representation Rowling wrote and turn the franchise into something that feels all-encompassing and representative of the varying walks of life that enjoy Harry Potter. could bring on younger, more diverse talent to help modernize the franchise. were to continue with the Harry Potter franchise without Rowling, they could have a better chance at people showing up to see and support the movies because they could do so with a clear conscience, knowing she's not getting a dime. With her latest string of tweets about trans people, the Harry Potter author seems intent on dismantling her own legacy at a time when being a positive ally is more crucial than ever, writes. So when you buy Harry Potter merch - including the new Hogwarts Legacy game - not only are you giving money to her you're giving money to someone who's actively funding hateful, harmful practices. One of the big issues with supporting officially licensed Harry Potter merchandise and media now is that Rowling directly profits from this and has said via Twitter rants that she uses her money to fund anti-LGBTQ+ policies in the U.K. does decide to start development on one, the studio could do itself a major favor by cutting Rowling out of the equation. Greg Beaubien is a frequent contributor to PRSA’s publications.It's hard to predict the future and tell what the turn of a new Harry Potter movie would be like today, and it's also unclear if another movie will even come to fruition. This article first appeared in the February 2019 “Storytelling & Writing” issue of Strategies & Tactics. Wouldn’t you rather be the person who actually finished the project you’re dreaming about, rather than the one who talks about ‘always having wanted to?’” “Fear of failure is the saddest reason on earth not to do what you were meant to do. Being able to pick yourself up and keep going is invaluable.” Remember that “The harshest critic is often inside your own head.” “Sometimes you have to write even when the muse isn’t cooperating.” Accept that “rejection and criticism are part of a writer’s life. After a while, you’ll find your own distinctive voice.” Notice what works and what doesn’t, what you enjoyed and why. “You can’t be a good writer without being a devoted reader. Rowling, author of the “Harry Potter” series of young-adult fantasy novels, offered writing advice on her website.
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