<p>There are several stories and theories around Harry Potter and its origins. For the longest time, it was known that author JK Rowling conceptualized and wrote the Harry Potter series at Edinburgh. In fact, The Elephant House Cafe there is considered to be the hallowed place where the author started writing the first book of the series.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I was thinking of putting a section on my website about all the alleged inspirations and birthplaces of Potter. I’d been writing Potter for several years before I ever set foot in this cafe, so it’s not the birthplace, but I *did* write in there so we’ll let them off! <a href="https://t.co/xDOsrbiZwu">https://t.co/xDOsrbiZwu</a></p>
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<p>It turns out, that the entire story is a myth. A fact that Rowling recently revealed on Twitter.&nbsp; Answering an oft-asked query, she wrote, “I was thinking of putting a section on my website about all the alleged inspirations and birthplaces of Potter. I’d been writing Potter for several years before I ever set foot in this cafe, so it’s not the birthplace, but I *did* write in there so we’ll let them off!”</p>

<p>She further added, “For instance, I never visited this bookshop in Oporto. Never even knew of its existence! It’s beautiful and I wish I *had* visited it, but it has nothing to do with Hogwarts!”</p>

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<p>The real birthplace of the popular series was not in Edinburgh but London. "This is the true birthplace of Harry Potter, if you define ‘birthplace’ as the spot where I put pen to paper for the first time.* I was renting a room in a flat over what was then a sports shop. The first bricks of Hogwarts were laid in a flat in Clapham Junction."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">For instance, I never visited this bookshop in Oporto. Never even knew of its existence! It’s beautiful and I wish I *had* visited it, but it has nothing to do with Hogwarts! <a href="https://t.co/f83rxBeeyY">pic.twitter.com/f83rxBeeyY</a></p>
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<p>The author also busted the myth behind the origin of Hogwarts School. "I sometimes hear Hogwarts was based on one or other of Edinburgh’s schools, but that’s 100% false, too. Hogwarts was created long before I clapped eyes on any of them! I did finish Hallows in the Balmoral, though, &amp; I can’t lie, I’d rate it a smidge higher than the Bournville.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Real Harry Potter inspiration alert: I walked past this sign every day on my way to work when I was living in Clapham . Much later - post-publication - I revisited the area &amp; suddenly realised THIS was why 'Severus' had leapt into my head when thinking of a 1st name for Snape. <a href="https://t.co/q5wzsQb3m9">pic.twitter.com/q5wzsQb3m9</a></p>
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) <a href="https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1264240159278731264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>She also gave a backstory on Severus Snape. It was a sign that made it in her book. “Real Harry Potter inspiration alert: I walked past this sign every day on my way to work when I was living in Clapham. Much later – post-publication – I revisited the area &amp; suddenly realised THIS was why ‘Severus’ had leapt into my head when thinking of a 1st name for Snape."</p>


There are several stories and theories around Harry Potter and its origins. For the longest time, it was known that author JK Rowling conceptualized and wrote the Harry Potter series at Edinburgh.

There are several stories and theories around Harry Potter and its origins. For the longest time, it was known that author JK Rowling conceptualized and wrote the Harry Potter series at Edinburgh. In fact, The Elephant House Cafe there is considered to be the hallowed place where the author started writing the first book of the series. I was thinking of putting a section on my website about all the alleged inspirations and birthplaces of Potter. I’d been writing Potter for several years before I ever set foot in this cafe, so it’s not the birthplace, but I *did* write in there so we’ll let them off! https://t.co/xDOsrbiZwu — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 21, 2020 × It turns out, that the entire story is a myth. A fact that Rowling recently revealed on Twitter. Answering an oft-asked query, she wrote, “I was thinking of putting a section on my website about all the alleged inspirations and birthplaces of Potter. I’d been writing Potter for several years before I ever set foot in this cafe, so it’s not the birthplace, but I *did* write in there so we’ll let them off!” She further added, “For instance, I never visited this bookshop in Oporto. Never even knew of its existence! It’s beautiful and I wish I *had* visited it, but it has nothing to do with Hogwarts!” I was thinking of putting a section on my website about all the alleged inspirations and birthplaces of Potter. I’d been writing Potter for several years before I ever set foot in this cafe, so it’s not the birthplace, but I *did* write in there so we’ll let them off! https://t.co/xDOsrbiZwu — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 21, 2020 × The real birthplace of the popular series was not in Edinburgh but London. "This is the true birthplace of Harry Potter, if you define ‘birthplace’ as the spot where I put pen to paper for the first time.* I was renting a room in a flat over what was then a sports shop. The first bricks of Hogwarts were laid in a flat in Clapham Junction." For instance, I never visited this bookshop in Oporto. Never even knew of its existence! It’s beautiful and I wish I *had* visited it, but it has nothing to do with Hogwarts! pic.twitter.com/f83rxBeeyY — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 21, 2020 × The author also busted the myth behind the origin of Hogwarts School. "I sometimes hear Hogwarts was based on one or other of Edinburgh’s schools, but that’s 100% false, too. Hogwarts was created long before I clapped eyes on any of them! I did finish Hallows in the Balmoral, though, & I can’t lie, I’d rate it a smidge higher than the Bournville.” Real Harry Potter inspiration alert: I walked past this sign every day on my way to work when I was living in Clapham . Much later - post-publication - I revisited the area & suddenly realised THIS was why 'Severus' had leapt into my head when thinking of a 1st name for Snape. pic.twitter.com/q5wzsQb3m9 — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 23, 2020 × She also gave a backstory on Severus Snape. It was a sign that made it in her book. “Real Harry Potter inspiration alert: I walked past this sign every day on my way to work when I was living in Clapham. Much later – post-publication – I revisited the area & suddenly realised THIS was why ‘Severus’ had leapt into my head when thinking of a 1st name for Snape."

JK Rowling busts myth around the origin of the Harry Potter series and its characters

<p>‘Harry Potter’ author JK Rowling revealed on Monday that she showed symptoms of COVID-19 but has now “fully recovered”, much to the relief of her fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The writer took to Twitter to reveal that she had been suffering from the virus for the last two weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>JK Rowling wasn’t tested, however, but was following husband, doctor Neil Murray’s advice to observe the symptoms. She shared the doctor’s advisory on her social media profile: “Please watch this doc from Queens Hospital explain how to relieve respiratory symptoms. For last 2 weeks I've had all symptoms of C19 (tho haven't been tested) &amp; did this on doc husband's advice. I'm fully recovered &amp; technique helped a lot.https://youtu.be/HwLzAdriec0 &nbsp;via @YouTube.”</p>

<p>Watch the video here:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Please watch this doc from Queens Hospital explain how to relieve respiratory symptoms. For last 2 weeks I've had all symptoms of C19 (tho haven't been tested) &amp; did this on doc husband's advice. I'm fully recovered &amp; technique helped a lot.<a href="https://t.co/xo8AansUvc">https://t.co/xo8AansUvc</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YouTube</a></p>
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<p>“I’m fully recovered &amp; technique helped a lot (sic).”</p>

<p>As her fans started to get worried for her health, she tweeted, “Thank you for your kind and lovely messages! I really am completely recovered and wanted to share a technique that’s recommended by doctors, costs nothing, has no nasty side effects but could help you/your loved ones a lot, as it did me.”</p>

<p>JK Rowling was busy with the third part of ‘Fantastic Beasts’ when the production was suspended amid the lockdown over the coronavirus crisis. The feature led by Eddie Redmayne’s Newt Scamander, the yet-to-be-titled third chapter in the spin-off series of the ‘Harry Potter’ universe is scheduled to be released in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Warner Bros studio is yet to announce when the shoot will resume.</p>

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‘Harry Potter’ author JK Rowling revealed on Monday that she showed symptoms of COVID-19 but has now “fully recovered”, much to the relief of her fans. The writer took to Twitter to reveal that she had been suffering from the virus for the last two weeks.

‘Harry Potter’ author JK Rowling revealed on Monday that she showed symptoms of COVID-19 but has now “fully recovered”, much to the relief of her fans. The writer took to Twitter to reveal that she had been suffering from the virus for the last two weeks. JK Rowling wasn’t tested, however, but was following husband, doctor Neil Murray’s advice to observe the symptoms. She shared the doctor’s advisory on her social media profile: “Please watch this doc from Queens Hospital explain how to relieve respiratory symptoms. For last 2 weeks I've had all symptoms of C19 (tho haven't been tested) & did this on doc husband's advice. I'm fully recovered & technique helped a lot.https://youtu.be/HwLzAdriec0 via @YouTube.” Watch the video here: Please watch this doc from Queens Hospital explain how to relieve respiratory symptoms. For last 2 weeks I've had all symptoms of C19 (tho haven't been tested) & did this on doc husband's advice. I'm fully recovered & technique helped a lot.https://t.co/xo8AansUvc via @YouTube — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 6, 2020 × “I’m fully recovered & technique helped a lot (sic).” As her fans started to get worried for her health, she tweeted, “Thank you for your kind and lovely messages! I really am completely recovered and wanted to share a technique that’s recommended by doctors, costs nothing, has no nasty side effects but could help you/your loved ones a lot, as it did me.” JK Rowling was busy with the third part of ‘Fantastic Beasts’ when the production was suspended amid the lockdown over the coronavirus crisis. The feature led by Eddie Redmayne’s Newt Scamander, the yet-to-be-titled third chapter in the spin-off series of the ‘Harry Potter’ universe is scheduled to be released in 2021. Warner Bros studio is yet to announce when the shoot will resume. 'Black Widow', 'The Eternals' and other Marvel movies get new release dates amid coronavirus outbreak

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JK Rowling busts myth around the origin of the Harry Potter series and its characters

JK Rowling reveals she had COVID-19 symptoms but has 'fully recovered' now