‘Harry Potter’ author marks fifth anniversary of first speech against trans activists: ‘We will win’

“Harry Potter” series creator JK Rowling marked the fifth anniversary of her first social media post denouncing aggressive transgender activists.

Rowling re-shared an old post on Twitter (before it became This tweet kicked off Rowling’s five years be frank against those who insist that there is no difference between trans women and biological women.

She captioned her old post on Wednesday, saying: “Five years ago today and my only regret is not speaking out sooner. To every girl and woman who has paid a heavy price for fighting to maintain their rights and boundaries, to every person who strives to end a terrible medical experiment on minors, I salute you. We will win.

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Rowling’s original post read: “Dress however you please. Call yourself whatever you please. Sleep with any consenting adult who will accept you. Live your best life in peace and security. But force women to quit their job for saying sex is real?”

Since that post, Rowling has been at the center of an online cultural battle that has seen she loses employeesfans and even close friends.

The famous stars of the Harry Potter film adaptations have even denounced the author’s comments. British actor Daniel Radcliffe, who played the main character in the film, wrote an open letter for the pro-LGBTQ organization, The Trevor Project in 2020, ripping Rowling’s position.

“Transgender women are women. Any assertion to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on the subject than Jo or me.”

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That same year, star of the series Emma Watson countered Rowling’s rhetoric on social media with a post that read: “Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they are not who they say they are.”

“I want my trans followers to know that I and so many others around the world see, respect and love you for who you are,” Watson wrote in a later post.

Rowling has since responded to the cast, posting in 2024 that they can “keep their apologies.”

“Celebrities who have rallied behind a movement to erode women’s hard-won rights and used their platforms to encourage the transition of minors can keep their excuses for traumatized detransitioners and vulnerable women dependent on single-sex spaces,” she wrote.

Despite the backlash Rowling has received due to her stance, she has yet to back down from her stance.

In the five years since his initial post, the author has never stopped criticizing far-left pro-trans individuals online.

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In one of his most famous Twitter threads of 2020, Rowling wrote“If sex is not real, there is no same-sex attraction. If sex is not real, the reality experienced by women around the world is erased. I know and I loves trans people, but erasing the concept of gender removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It’s not hate to tell the truth.

In another viral post from 2020, Rowling tore up an article referring to women as “people who menstruate.” The author mocked the article by posting: “People who menstruate.” I’m sure there was a word for these people. Did anyone help me with Wimpund?

Most recently, Rowling criticized HBO late-night host John Oliver for defending trans women competing in women’s sports competitions.

In a long article from November 2024, Rowling said“Nothing about this feels good, because John Oliver generously gave his time for my charity Lumos and I really liked him when I met him, but God knows, if you ever need a example of motivated reasoning and confirmation bias, this video is for An indisputably intelligent person spouts absolute bullshit—to support something they want to be true, but isn’t.

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