J. K. Rowling
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff

Learn all about the mastermind behind Harry Potter
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About the Author
J. K. Rowling Features
- Harry Potter Timeline
1990: While stuck on a delayed train between Manchester and London, Rowling gets the idea for Harry Potter. She begins writing his story that night. - An End to Harry?
Will Rowling kill off "the whole lot"?
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