Chapter
The Impact of Harry Potter on the Internet
02:53 - 10:35 (07:42)
Harry Potter was published as the internet was gaining popularity, and author J.K. Rowling was one of the first creators to communicate directly with fans online. The series has since created a large online community and brought people together over a shared love of the wizarding world.
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The podcast host reflects on her experience as a female Harry Potter fan in the 90s, including the internet fandom and the recent controversy surrounding JK Rowling.
02:53 - 05:32 (02:39)
Summary
The podcast host reflects on her experience as a female Harry Potter fan in the 90s, including the internet fandom and the recent controversy surrounding JK Rowling.
ChapterThe Impact of Harry Potter on the Internet
EpisodeChapter 3: A New Pyre
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Author J.K. Rowling was surprised by the way her Harry Potter books collided with the still quite new internet in the early 2000s, sparking the rise of fan fiction and creating a generation who grew up alongside both the characters in the book and the ever-expanding power and influence of the internet.
05:32 - 08:08 (02:35)
Summary
Author J.K. Rowling was surprised by the way her Harry Potter books collided with the still quite new internet in the early 2000s, sparking the rise of fan fiction and creating a generation who grew up alongside both the characters in the book and the ever-expanding power and influence of the internet.
ChapterThe Impact of Harry Potter on the Internet
EpisodeChapter 3: A New Pyre
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling was a pioneer in interacting with her fan community online, leading to the formation of tight-knit bonds among fans of the Harry Potter series.
08:08 - 10:35 (02:26)
Summary
J.K. Rowling was a pioneer in interacting with her fan community online, leading to the formation of tight-knit bonds among fans of the Harry Potter series. This interaction brought people together who may not have connected otherwise and created meaningful friendships.