If only J.K. Rowling had a time-turner handy.
The author of the Harry Potter series seems to be facing a lot of regret lately -- she tweeted an apology Saturday for killing off fan-favorite character Fred Weasley.
Today I would just like to say: I'm really sorry about Fred. *Bows head in acceptance of your reasonable ire*— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2015
Fred met his demise during the Battle of Hogwarts. He was killed by an explosion outside the Room of Requirement in Deathly Hallows, leaving the Weasley family, including twin brother and best friend George, in shambles. According to the book, the heartbreaking battle took place May 2, 1998, which made Saturday the anniversary of his death.
And now, 17 years later, J.K. Rowling is finally starting to accept responsibility for your grief-stricken childhood. The author plans to apologize for one death per anniversary, starting with a "sorry" for Fred.
.@Brieuc26Rankin I thought I might apologise for one death per anniversary. Fred was the worst for me, so I started with him.— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2015
But sorry really isn't good enough for fans, J.K. Do you know how much that hurt?
While we're here, let's talk about a little house elf named Dobby. Where's your apology for that one? Oh, and Hedwig? Boy did that one sting. We don't even have time to talk about Lupin and Tonks -- they had a child for crying out loud, J.K.!
And we're pretty sure Harry himself is waiting for an apology for killing off his damn parents.
While fans appreciated the sentiment, they really were not in a forgiving mood.
@jk_rowling I love you but apology not accepted. It hurt. It hurt too much. :c— Anna (@MyChmclRmnc) May 2, 2015
@jk_rowling I hope it'll be Sirius next year, then...— Miss Granger/exams (@Otter_Patronus) May 2, 2015
@jk_rowling @Brieuc26Rankin why did you hurt me like that— niha (@FantasyofNouis) May 2, 2015
@radcliffehead NOOOO FRED! STOP! EMOTIONS! I DONT WANT THEM! NOPE— Queen Boner (@GerardFeckinWay) May 2, 2015
Perhaps J.K. and her fans should take a little advice from Dumbledore (who is also waiting for an apology, by the way): “Do not pity the dead... Pity the living, and, above all, those who live without love.”
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