Overview

• Rowling called Watson “ignorant of how ignorant she is” in a more than 600‑word post on X responding to the actress’s recent podcast remarks.
• She identified Watson’s 2022 BAFTA line about being “here for all the witches” as a turning point and said Watson later sent a one‑sentence note: “I’m so sorry for what you’re going through.”
• Rowling argued Watson and Daniel Radcliffe have positioned themselves as “de facto spokespeople” for the Harry Potter world while publicly criticizing her views.
• She said the exchange unfolded when she was receiving death, rape and torture threats and had tightened personal security.
• Coverage noted Watson has publicly supported trans rights and recently said she still “treasures” Rowling, with no public reply yet to Monday’s statement.