As fans celebrate #BackToHogwarts day, J.K. Rowling talks about Harry Potter’s kid

September 1st is an auspicious day in the Harry Potter series. It marks the moment Harry can escape his abusive Muggle family and return to Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry, a magical safe haven that’s constantly infiltrated by his murderous enemies. Much as Star Wars fans have claimed May 4th as their own, September 1st is an unofficial Harry Potter celebration day for the series’ fandom. Right now the #BackToHogwarts hashtag is trending on Twitter to mark the fact that in the world of the series, the Hogwarts Express pulled out of King’s Cross Station Platform 9 ¾ at precisely 11 a.m.
But this year’s celebration is extra special because author J.K. Rowling joined in the fun. She tweeted out: