Things you might not know about Harry Potter
written by Katie
I know most of you have heard about the author of Harry Potter, JK Rowling, here are some interesting facts about the making of these movies and what Rowing went through forthe books. Although some of them might be familiar, some may just be strange and unfamiliar.
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She Invented The Names Of The Hogwarts Houses On The Back Of a Barf Bag!
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In 2000, Scholastic gave schoolchildren across the U.S. the opportunity to ask Rowling questions about Harry Potter. When one student asked her, “What made you think of the people's names and dormitories at Hogwarts?” Rowling responded, “I invented the names of the Houses on the back of an airplane sick bag! This is true. I love inventing names, but I also collect unusual names, so that I can look through my notebook and choose one that suits a new character.”
