JK Rowling answers Harry Potter question she's been 'asked at least once a week for nine years'
Regarding Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Ever since Harry Potter’s first outing, JK Rowling has been fielding questions concerning her wizarding world daily.
Despite having the website Pottermore to answer many fan puzzlings, the author has dedicated part of her first blogpost on JKRowling.com to revealing yet more information about the Harry Potter series.
Notably, in a Q&A, Rowling reveals the answer toe one questions she’s apparently “been asked at least once a week for nine years” concerning the Basilisk in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
So, why wasn’t the Horcrux inside Harry destroyed when he was bitten by the Basilisk? According to Rowling: “A Horcrux can only be destroyed if its container is damaged beyond repair. Harry was healed by Fawkes. Had he died, the Horcrux would indeed have been destroyed.”
There are also some interesting answers with regards the latest Harry Potter spin-off, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them which you can read here.
Meanwhile, Rowling recently confirmed that Eddie Redmayne's Newt Scamander will be a main character in the sequels, of which there will be five.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments