Fraser Horn, the founder of Street Historians in Edinburgh, has decided to replace Harry Potter-themed tours with LGBTQ+ tours for Pride Month due to personal conflict regarding J.K. Rowling's views on trans rights. Horn noted that the increasing negativity towards the Harry Potter series makes it difficult to maintain affection for it. Rowlingâs recent political involvement, including a significant donation to a gender-critical group, has further fueled this conflict. The decision reflects a growing cultural sensitivity concerning the representation of marginalized communities.
"There's an increasing amount of negativity around the [Harry Potter] series which is making it much harder to conjure up affection..."
"After the UK Supreme Court issued a ruling... a decision that has been heavily criticised as exclusionary to trans women, Rowling confirmed she was responsible for a £70,000 donation to the gender-critical group..."
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