It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends. - J.K. Rowling

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It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

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About J.K. Rowling

Joanne Rowling, CH, OBE, HonFRSE, FRCPE, FRSL (born 31 July 1965), is a British novelist, best known for writing the Harry Potter series as J. K. Rowling, a pen name devised using her grandmother's name, "Kathleen" as a middle name. Rowling has written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith and, since around 2020, has gained substantial attention for her advocacy of gender-critical feminism.

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Pen Names: Robert Galbraith
Birth Name: Joanne Rowling
Native Name: Joanne Kathleen Rowling
Alternative Names: JK JKR Joanne Murray J. K. Rowling Joanne K. Rowling J.K.Rowling JK Rowling Rowling J K Rowling

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