“Depression is the most unpleasant thing I have ever experienced. . . . It is that absence of being able to envisage that you will ever be cheerful again. The absence of hope. That very deadened feeling, which is so very different from feeling sad. Sad hurts but it's a healthy feeling. It is a necessary thing to feel. Depression is very different.”

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About J.K. Rowling

British author and philanthropist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She created the beloved *Harry Potter* series, redefining children’s fantasy literature and inspiring generations of readers. Her work also explores themes of resilience, moral choice, and the power of friendship.

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