J.K. Rowling had a heartwarming response to this struggling 'Harry Potter' fan

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J.K. Rowling had a heartwarming response to this struggling 'Harry Potter' fan
J.K. Rowling has responded to a fan who tagged her in a tweet about their depression. Credit: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images

When she's not busy hammering trolls into the ground on Twitter, J.K. Rowling likes to take time to interact with her fans.

She's previously comforted people on Mother's Day and Christmas, and reached out directly to people who tweeted at her to ask for help and advice.

And on Monday, she did it again.

It started when a Harry Potter fan tweeted to thank Rowling for her books, which she said provided an escape from her depression.

Less than 20 minutes later, Rowling responded.

Shortly after, a fan asked Rowling which books she turns to when she's going through a tough time.

Books really are a wonderful thing.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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