But let’s discuss how and WHY people are forming these connections, starting with the history of the goblin mythos. There has been no acknowledgment or apology of the alleged accidental connection from Rowling about this. Specifically, large hooked noses, controlling the wealth, and being greedy. While the books didn’t provide much detail about the banking species, the movies painted a much clearer picture, one that many associated with Jewish stereotypes.

Provided by Avalanche StudioĪs the internet and social media grew in popularity, a discussion about the goblins in Harry Potter grew with it. Maybe a bit less obvious to some, but the Jewish community isn’t happy either. Stemming from Rowling’s focus on praising and supporting Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists (TERFs) who, as the name implies, don’t support trans people in their fight for equality, as well as Rowling’s speeches being used against the trans communities in arguments for anti-trans laws throughout the United States, many queer folks take issue with the author continuing to profit off of this franchise. So why does the air around this game feel murky? There are several specific communities that are speaking out against this game.

It’s giving us a chance to explore the magical school in such detail that it’s like we’re living there, on our own journey through the Wizarding World. Hogwarts Legacy, by Avalanche Studio, is poised to be the game that many fans of Harry Potter have been dreaming of since reading the first book.

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