Summary of J.K. Rowling 2012 Interview – Harry Potter: Beyond the Page [High Res]

00:00:00 - 00:50:00

In this interview, J.K. Rowling discusses the global success of the Harry Potter series, the importance of wands, and her favorite moments from writing the books. She also talks about Pottermore, her writing process, and her thoughts on the series finale.

• 00:00:00 J.K. Rowling discusses the global success of the Harry Potter series, attributing much of it to the series' popularity among readers of all ages. She discusses the influence of Edinburgh, where she wrote many of the books, and reveals that she has come to understand the appeal of the series herself.
• 00:05:00 J.K. Rowling discusses her favorite moments from writing the Harry Potter series. Among her favorites are the first appearance of Luna Lovegood and the graveyard scene in Goblet of Fire.
• 00:10:00 J.K. Rowling discusses her favorite scene to write in Harry Potter, the second American tour. She talks about the importance of a good wand, and how a wand chooses the wizard.
• 00:15:00 J.K. Rowling discusses the importance of a wand's core, how wands are unique to each wizard, and how Harry's wand chose him to be a powerful wizard.
• 00:20:00 In this interview, J.K. Rowling discusses her character development process for Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, as well as her favorite characters and scenes. She discusses how she creates believable friendships and how readers connect with the characters.
• 00:25:00 J.K. Rowling discusses her writing process for Harry Potter, discussing the importance of self-knowledge and empathy for her characters. She also discusses how her readers identify with the characters and their struggles.
• 00:30:00 J.K. Rowling discusses how she came up with the idea for Pottermore, which is a website that allows fans to explore the Harry Potter series in a new, digital way. Pottermore is free to access, and offers extra content not found in the books.
• 00:35:00 J.K. Rowling discusses her favorite moments from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, including when she first enters Diagon Alley and sees the magical world for the first time.
• 00:40:00 In this 2012 interview, J.K. Rowling discusses her thoughts on the fan reactions to the HP series finale, which resulted in many people being sorted into their house of choice. She says that she is a Gryffindor, but that there is also bravery and showboating within the house. She also discusses her oldest daughter's quote that "we should all want to be Hufflepuffs."
• 00:45:00 J.K. Rowling discusses her writing process, her favorite books, and her thoughts on the Harry Potter series. She also talks about the importance of reading, and how it has made her happy.
• 00:50:00 JK Rowling gives an interview in Edinburgh, Scotland on her new book and the Harry Potter series. She discusses her love of the series and how it has been a gift to readers for generations.