Fans Believe They’ve Discovered the Source of Rowling’s Transphobia
The world of Harry Potter has always been a magical escape for millions, but lately, it’s the real-life drama surrounding its creator, J.K. Rowling, that’s grabbing attention. For years, her outspoken views on transgender issues have stirred up fierce debates. Now, some of us digging through her social media have stumbled on something we think might explain where all this is coming from. It’s not just about her tweets—it’s about a quirky theory that’s got people talking.
Rowling’s journey into this controversy kicked off years ago. Back in 2018, she accidentally liked a tweet calling trans women ‘men in dresses,’ sparking the first wave of backlash. Since then, she’s doubled down, tweeting support for figures like Maya Forstater, who lost her job over gender-critical views, and writing long essays about her stance. She’s argued that biological sex matters and raised concerns about trans women in women’s spaces, like bathrooms or jails. Her words have clashed hard with the trans community and even turned stars from her own movies—like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson—against her.
But here’s where it gets wild. I was scrolling through X lately, and a bunch of us noticed something odd in one of Rowling’s old profile pics. There’s this dark, smudgy spot in the background that looks suspiciously like black mold. Yeah, you read that right—black mold. The theory? Living around that stuff for too long might mess with your head, maybe even fuel some of her more heated takes. It’s not hard science, but it’s got people joking that her Edinburgh home might be the real villain here.
JK Rowling: then, at age 53, Ron divorces Hermione to go follow his favorite wizarding band The Crumpty Dumpys.
— Blake ™ (@NeilNevins) July 31, 2024
The black mold living on her walls: Feeeeeeeeed meeeeeee
jk rowling’s profile picture revealing visible black mold that is apparently growing up her walls is probably the greatest chekhov’s gun of all time
— soul nate (@MNateShyamalan) August 1, 2024
Rowling didn’t just let that slide. She swapped out the pic fast and posted a new one that’s… well, let’s just say it’s got some weird vibes too. The mold talk exploded into a meme fest online, with folks poking fun at her decor choices. It’s a lighthearted jab in a debate that’s usually anything but funny. Still, it’s got me wondering if there’s more to her story than we’ve figured out.
jk rowling ditched the black mold pic for whatever the fuck we have here pic.twitter.com/XvYLi2GUp8
— slate (@PleaseBeGneiss) August 4, 2024
Her Harry Potter books, starting with ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ in 1997, built a global empire. The movies, starring Radcliffe as the boy wizard, raked in billions. Then came ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ with Eddie Redmayne leading the charge, though that series hit a wall after three films. Now, a big-budget TV reboot of Harry Potter is in the works at HBO Max, with Rowling involved to keep it true to her vision. But her trans comments keep casting a shadow, with boycott calls popping up every time a new project drops—like the ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ game last year.
What’s clear is that Rowling’s not backing down. She’s called the trans rights movement ‘dangerous’ on podcasts and keeps tweeting her views, even suing over claims of hate speech. For some, she’s a hero standing up for women’s rights. For others, she’s a symbol of intolerance. And now, with this mold theory, we’ve got a bizarre new angle to chew on. Whether it’s her house or her headspace, the mystery of what drives her just got a little weirder.