JK Rowling spreads magic again, sends copies of Harry Potter to Syrian girl

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has gifted a young girl living in war-torn Syria with copies of her famous boy wizard books.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has gifted a young girl living in war-torn Syria with copies of her famous boy wizard books.

After watching Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them earlier this week, Bana’s mother Fatemah reached out to Rowling via Twitter, revealing her daughter and other local children were interested in reading the books the movies are based on (Reuters and Twitter)

Seven-year-old Bana has been watching the Harry Potter films to distract her from the bombings and fighting, which is occurring in her hometown of Aleppo.

After watching the film earlier this week, Bana’s mother Fatemah reached out to Rowling via Twitter, revealing her daughter and other local children were interested in reading the books the movies are based on, reported CNN.

JK Rowling and actor Eddie Redmayne attend the premiere of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in Manhattan, New York. (REUTERS)

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Rowling was moved by the message and replied, writing, “Bana, I hope you do read the book, because I think you’d like it. Sending you lots and lots of love xxx.”

The 51-year-old writer subsequently sent her electronic copies of all the books in the franchise.

Bana’s mother has since shared her gratitude with the author on Twitter, writing, “Thank you my friend Jk Rowling for the books”, to which Rowling responded, “Thinking of you, keep safe #Aleppo.”

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