“When we come face-to-face with one down a dark alley, we're going to be having a shufti to see if it's solid, aren't we, we're not going to be asking, 'Excuse me, are you the imprint of a departed soul?”

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.