Not looking to ruffle feathers but I have a thing to say.
Just because I still love the HP universe & proudly show that I’m a Hufflepuff doesn’t mean I support JKR. The HP Universe was my childhood & I’m not about to feel shame about liking it just because the author has some vile views on trans people. What she made vs how she acts are two separate things. What she says about trans people is disgusting. I do not agree with her. The only thing I’m glad she did was create the HP Universe & consequently, the F.B.A.W.T.F.T film. I love the world she created. I love the magical creatures that inhabit it. I love dressing up & showing my house pride. I love collecting Hufflepuff things.
I don’t love the author. I don’t agree with her views. I think everyone should be able to be themselves without judgement. Some of you need to learn to separate the art from the artist. “But Pandere, buying merch / Hogwarts Legacy supports her so that must mean you support her views”
First off with buying merch; Almost everything I have bought was before this whole thing blew up. I have bought a knockoff uniform recently because there’s no way in a world with or without a transphobic author, I am spending £40+ on a glorified dressing up costume. Secondly with Hogwarts Legacy. I bought it on sale (£6). JKR has more than enough money to last her a lifetime. £6 isn’t gonna make her ascend to godhood. I bought it because I like magical creatures. I love pretending to be a proper hufflepuff student. I truly enjoy playing the game.
I do not enjoy being seen as a horrible creature for playing said game. The HP Universe is & will always be one if not the most special interest to me. If you don’t vibe with this statement, you may continue scrolling. At the end of the day, I get so much joy from playing the game that if I’m seen as a vile creature so be it. I’m playing something that’s sparking joy. I value my happiness over pleasing everyone & anyone else.
We will return to silly posts after this 🌱💛
















