Happy Birthday, JK Rowling! 10 Facts About The Potter Author

Happy Birthday, JK Rowling! 10 Things You Never Knew About The Harry Potter Author

We're raising our goblets and sending sparks from our wands in celebration of JK Rowling's birthday - yes, the woman who brought us Harry Potter was born today 47 years ago. She didn't encounter any Voldemort activity a year afterwards, mind.

We're pondering what she might be receiving for her birthday - after all, appearing at Friday's Olympic Opening Ceremony is a pretty amazing gift in itself.

But as a gift to you, readers and Harry Potter fans, here are 10 facts about the birthday lady you may not have known. Enjoy!

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