JK Rowling's controversial views led the University of Chester to place a trigger warning on a Harry Potter book

Actor Damian Lewis has spoken publicly about his wife Helen McCrory for the first time in nine months, after she passed away aged 52.

The Lucius Malfoy actor said he did not want to get into a debate about Rowling's views on trans rights.

<p>Police investigating the alleged doxing of JK Rowling&#8217;s address by trans rights activists have said that there was &#8216;no criminality&#8217; in their actions. In a statement issued on Monday, January 17, Police Scotland confirmed that they would not be bringing charges against the three activists, who in a since-deleted post shared images of themselves stood <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/celebrity/jk-rowling-trans-activists-tweet-against-author-not-criminal-police-say/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>As if we couldn&#8217;t love the stars of Harry Potter anymore, details of the pranks they carried out on set have been revealed. Since filming wrapped on the iconic franchise, countless pranks have been revealed, including the occasion James and Oliver Phelps – who Fred and George Weasley, and were known as practical jokers – <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/harry-potters-alan-rickman-and-michael-gambon-pranked-daniel-radcliffe-with-fart-machine/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>A diverse, LGBTQ+ series set in the Harry Potter universe is being developed by online creators.  The world of witchcraft and wizardry&#8217;s legacy has taken a knock in recent years, whether it&#8217;s the dismal Fantastic Beasts spin-off franchise or JK Rowling&#8216;s controversial allegedly transphobic views, which have attracted the ire of many of the original <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/reimagined-lgbtq-harry-potter-series-reportedly-being-planned/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>A Harry Potter fan-fiction has gone unexpectedly viral on TikTok after imagining a queer relationship between two beloved characters. All The Young Dudes is a 557,000 word epic that focuses on the activities of the Marauders – James Potter, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew and Sirius Black – during their time at Hogwarts and beyond. The <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/queer-harry-potter-fan-fiction-goes-viral-after-imagining-two-key-characters-romantically-involved/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Emma Watson has admitted she was &#8216;taken aback&#8217; by a comment made by former co-star Rupert Grint during the recent Harry Potter reunion. Fans across the globe watched as Harry, Ron and Hermione – otherwise known as Daniel Radcliffe, Watson and Grint – came together to mark 20 years since the release of Harry Potter <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/emma-watson-taken-aback-by-rupert-grints-harry-potter-reunion-comments/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Fans of both Harry Potter and Peep Show have been treated to the ultimate form of entertainment, as one creative TikToker has created a crossover between the two.  The scene in which Harry, Ron and Hermione meet on the train to Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Philosopher&#8217;s Stone is an iconic moment in the <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/viral/someone-has-created-a-harry-potter-peep-show-crossover-and-its-hilarious/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch has shared an insight into the views of her fellow cast members in regards to JK Rowling&#8217;s controversial opinions.  Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the hit fantasy series, discussed her involvement in the films and whether she would be willing to work with Rowling again during an appearance on <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/celebrity/harry-potters-evanna-lynch-speaks-out-on-cast-respect-for-jk-rowling/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Jon Stewart has said he does not think JK Rowling is antisemitic after comments he made about the Harry Potter series went viral. In a clip posted to social media, the former Daily Show host accused news outlets of reporting &#8216;ridiculously out-of-context nonsense&#8217;, and said he had not been calling for the films to be <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/jon-stewart-insists-harry-potter-franchise-isnt-antisemitic-as-he-clarifies-previous-comments/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Tom Felton was quick to make jokes about some glaring errors in the highly anticipated Harry Potter reunion, Return to Hogwarts. The reunion, which aired on HBO Max on New Year&#8217;s Day has a couple of errors that were quickly picked up by fans. One included a picture of what was claimed to be a <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/tom-felton-responds-in-character-to-harry-potter-reunion-mistakes/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Harry Potter fans are known for their dedication, so it&#8217;s no surprise that some eagle-eyed viewers were quick to point out some subtle mistakes that crept into the Return to Hogwarts reunion show. No sooner had the special aired on New Year&#8217;s Day than fans took to social media with their reactions, and while most <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/harry-potter-twins-call-out-producers-for-taking-revenge-in-reunion-special/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>

<p>Director of Harry Potter and the Philosopher&#8217;s Stone, Chris Columbus, has called for the release of the original film which features 30 minutes of extra footage.  Upon the arrival of the 20th-anniversary reunion for the notorious franchise, Columbus has expressed how much he would like to see the original cut of the 2001 Harry Potter film <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/harry-potter-director-calls-for-release-of-original-three-hour-cut-of-the-philosophers-stone/" title="Read more" >&#8230;</a></p>