A Letter to JK Rowling

Dear J.K. Rowling


First and for most, I want to say thank you. Thank you so much for writing that first incredible book, and thank you for keeping the magic consistently brilliant until the end. Harry Potter has been an enormous part of my life for a very long time, and now I am realizing how much your writing has meant to me personally.

Less than a year from today, I will be entering college for the first time in my life. Though high school has been both a mentally and emotionally trying experience, I have always felt that college is the final threshold to cross into adulthood.

I am attempting this letter to you, because I have been asked to identify who my Hero is. To name the one person who has had the most dominating influence on both my life until now and what my future is. I am sorry it took me so long to realize that my Hero is you.

I read the third Harry Potter book in the third grade; I admit it was against my will. Before, I would not open a book that had fewer pictures than words. Then my parents, both incredibly well read people, absolutely would not let me see the next Harry Potter movie until I read at least one book. I opened one of the smaller books grudgingly, thinking of it more as a punishment. I could not be more wrong.  Your story telling and imagery literally knocked me off of my feet, which had nothing to do with my childhood clumsiness.

From that moment on, I was unstoppable. I read every single one of your books I could get my little hands on. Each word compelled me to read the next. I was even brave enough to try other books as well, though nothing has held me, grew with me, or inspired me like Harry Potter.

I know it is a little over used to refer to your writing as magic, but it is nothing less than that. Your books made me read at a high school level in elementary school. Your stories brought new depth to my mind. Your characters inspired me to be a better person. You and the person you are, and the real difference you have made in the world have given me a reason to believe in myself.

Though I have never met you, I have always felt that a book tells more about the author than simple words ever could.  Though I know that this next major step in my life is nothing like facing down an angry dragon, I admit I am afraid. But I know the bravery, loyalty, wisdom and most of all, Love you have instilled in me will carry me through.

Because I have not said it enough, thank you, thank you, thank you, for writing these incredible books. My only regret about Harry Potter has only ever been and ever will be, coming in second place in a trivia contest.


As I go on to my next great adventure, I wish you all the best of luck with yours. And Thank you again.


Love, Starrphyre