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JK Rowling just made the most touching gesture to a fan on Twitter

What a woman.

May 11th 2016, 8:38 PM 7,383 Views 1 Comment

HARRY POTTER AUTHOR JK Rowling is no stranger to reaching out to fans on Twitter.

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 UK Film Premiere - London Source: PA Archive/Press Association Images

Her latest gift, is one that will literally stay with this fan forever.

Twitter user Kate, aka @AlwaysJLover tweeted about her struggle with self-harm growing up, and asked if JK would provide her with a handwritten spell she could get tattooed on the wrist she hurt the most.

@jk_rowling i wanna get 'expecto patronum' tattooed & it'd mean the world if it was in ur handwriting. here's why:') pic.twitter.com/fhldRiju3w
— Kate 🏳️‍🌈 (@hereforparrilla) May 11, 2016

Source: ㅤkate • 29daysclean/Twitter

Less than ten minutes later, JK was all over it, sending back a custom scribbled Expecto Patronum

.@AlwaysJLover I love that you're working to heal and protect yourself. You deserve this. I hope it helps. pic.twitter.com/T2nDG3z2MJ
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 11, 2016

Source: J.K. Rowling/Twitter

hogwarts-clap Source: Gifrific

Kate was THRILLED

IM CRYING MY EYES OUT THIS ISNT REAL
— Kate 🏳️‍🌈 (@hereforparrilla) May 11, 2016

Source: ㅤkate • 29daysclean/Twitter

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Lovely.

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JK Rowling just made the most touching gesture to a fan on Twitter

What a woman.