Where did J.K. Rowling get the idea for Harry Potter?

London King's Cross J.K. Rowling first had the idea for Harry Potter while delayed on a train travelling from Manchester to London King's Cross in 1990. Over the next five years, she began to plan out the seven books of the series. She wrote mostly in longhand and amassed a mountain of notes, many of which were on scraps of paper.

Did J.K. Rowling steal the name Harry Potter?

"Potter" was the surname of a family who used to live near me when I was seven years old and I always liked the name, so I borrowed it. There is a character named Harry Potter in the 1986 film "Troll", which some people claim is where JK Rowling got the name from originally.

Who is J.K. Rowling in Harry Potter?

What is J.K. Rowling famous for? J.K. Rowling is the British author who created the popular and critically acclaimed Harry Potter series (seven books published between 1997 and 2007), about a lonely orphan who discovers that he is actually a wizard and enrolls in the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Is J.K. Rowling making a new Harry Potter book?

Author JK Rowling has written not one, but FOUR new books about the wizarding world. ... Official fan site Pottermore has released the names of the books, some of which will be released at the end of June: Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts.

Is JK Rowling richer than the Queen of England?

So, yeah, J. K. Rowling is rich. In fact, she's richer than the Queen of England. The once beloved and now controversial writer has made an absolute fortune off The Boy Who Lived—she's currently one of the wealthiest authors in the world.

What is Harry Potter old name?

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Is JK Rowling richer than the Queen?

So, yeah, J. K. Rowling is rich. In fact, she's richer than the Queen of England. The once beloved and now controversial writer has made an absolute fortune off The Boy Who Lived—she's currently one of the wealthiest authors in the world.

Is Harry Potter true story?

While no, there is no actual Harry Potter, he was based on a real person! JK Rowling drew her inspiration for The Boy Who Lived from her neighbor Ian Potter who lived just four doors down from Rowling when she was a child.

What does Draco Malfoy smell like?

Recently, a candle from Bath & Body Works called Mahogany Apple is said to smell like Draco Malfoy if he were a nonfictional character. Thus Mahogany Apple is now in popular demand by Draco fans across the country.

How many Trillionaires are there in world?

As of 2018, there are over 2,200 U.S. dollar billionaires worldwide, with a combined wealth of over US$ 9.1 trillion, up from US$7.67 trillion in 2017. According to a 2017 Oxfam report, the top eight richest billionaires own as much combined wealth as "half the human race".