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New Harry Potter series is a shameless cash grab for JK Rowling, HBO

The recent trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter series fails to ignite a flame of nostalgia in the generation that witnessed denim-on-denim fashions and a pre-social media climate.

Greed comes in many forms. For some, it’s about fame and for others, money. But for JK Rowling, it is about the need for everyone to think that she is right and real. One does not need to look far for proof; the recent trailer for the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone series is evidence enough.

The new series by HBO and Rowling is nothing more than a cash grab. As someone who grew up on the books, films, and Rowling, I will not be watching it. No disrespect to the kiddos in it—it is a great opportunity for them—but the massive production value and giant paychecks behind the series are insulting to all those who suffered because Rowling dismissed their identities.

Despite Rowling’s many awful comments about the LGBTQ ........

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