by Regan

Kilkenny.

After a barrage of backlash, Rowling doubled down, landing her the label of TERF: a trans-exclusionary radical feminist.

If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives.

It isn’t hate to speak the truth. With this new development causing outrage from those in the trans community, a plea was made to boycott anything and everything Harry Potter because, obviously, to support the work of someone with such controversial opinions meant you also supported her ideas. Right?

With the release of Hogwarts Legacy, this is the concern for many Harry Potter fans that are just itching to play the new game. A nostalgic glimpse into the Wizarding World that so many found solace in. A young person's escape. Are they no longer

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an ally if they want to relive their childhood?

So, the question that remains is this: when does the art outgrow the artist? Will we be forever limited to what we can enjoy if the creator is at all bigoted in any way? And are you a transphobe if you want to play a silly little game where you pretend to be a wizard?

It would not be a stretch to say that access to the internet has turned people soft, with some of the public having too much time on their hands, leading to so called online activists ready to burn anyone at the stake for sharing an opposing opinion, from the comfort of their own home. With younger generations more politically aware than ever, they have a place to express their voice, yet remain anonymous behind a computer or phone screen. Yet one thing can be said for certain – the added attention upon the release of this new game did absolute wonders for its sales.