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JULY 22, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Press Assoc. via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News via Yahoo! News
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, gave a new interview
for a documentary on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) which is scheduled to air Wednesday on BBC Scotland.
In the documentary Ms. Rowling, who is the patron of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland, discusses the fact that she regrets not telling her mother about her writing and that the level of funding available for MS research is inadequate.
You can view a snippet of the interview here. The documentary Hidden Epidemic: The truth about MS airs on BBC One Scotland Wednesday at 22:45 BST.
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1955
DanFan723 says:
It's ok Jo! Your mom knows that you're helping out others and saving other families from suffering!
Posted Jul 23, 2008 at 9:38 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
I feel sad for her. But I'm sure Jo, wherever she is, she's mighty proud of you! :) ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Jul 23, 2008 at 9:50 AM EST
Mistress of Music
Points: 8865
ViolaNut says:
MS is miserable, it's on both sides of my family so I've seen several people suffering from it rather horribly (and of course I fear it personally as well). Kudos to JKR for taking something that hurt her so badly and trying to help others and keep them from the same pain.
As for the regrets: are there any sadder words than "if only"? I have sneaking suspicion I'm quoting someone there...
Posted Jul 23, 2008 at 10:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 595
puremudblood says:
Thats really sad, I mean Im sure I would be proud of my daughter if she achieved to have imagined such a beautiful story, I mean this is pure success, she must really regret it, I would have also you know...
Posted Jul 23, 2008 at 12:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Oh, I can't wait to read the whole thing. It is a shame that her mother never got to see how amazing Jo's writing really is.
Posted Jul 23, 2008 at 3:58 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
That's so sad. But I bet her mother, out there somewhere, knows about her success and is very proud of her. She's doing such a great thing by working with this charity, that's why shes my role model.
Posted Jul 23, 2008 at 4:32 PM EST
Student
Points: 278
AurraPhoenix says:
Regrets are a terrible thing--I would encourage those whose parents are still living, to appreciate them and love them. True for all loved ones, actually.
There is a song out now called "Say" and one of the lyrics says to just "say what you need to say"
I am so glad that a clebrity like JKR is showing her support for such a cause as MS. What an awesome way to lead and may many follow.
Posted Jul 24, 2008 at 12:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
She's a fantastic supporter of MS. The cause definitely needs more attention - great work, Jo!
Posted Jul 24, 2008 at 4:24 AM EST
Auror
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Points: 2484
Since the Start says:
I love these interviews and I'm glad to see Jo's still doing them. I do miss the hints about what may come in future books though!
Posted Jul 25, 2008 at 12:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
I am certain her mum had realised something.. So sad, truly is so sad she never knew.. she could support her maybe no one knows
Posted Jul 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Wow. Yes, that about covers it, ha ha. Rowling is... inspiring. I feel terrible about her mother, though. Can you imagine what the series would have been like had Jo's mum not died?
Posted Jul 26, 2008 at 1:38 PM EST
Heir of Gryffindor
Points: 5731
Gryffindor Lord says:
I think it's really sad that Jo never told her mother about her writing. I can see why she would feel so badly about not telling her. There was so much success behing her writing and she never told her mom. I'd be crush too.
Posted Jul 26, 2008 at 11:17 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
This is a very interesting document. i didn't know she was involved in the Multiple Sclerosis Society. i do hope though that even if she has those regrets she's still able to be proud of what she has contributed to society
Posted Jul 27, 2008 at 11:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
It's ok to regret things, especially when it comes to our parents after they are gone...or anyone who has left this world. I think we all have regrets like that. I know I do with my father and now my mother who is suffering from Alzheimer's. It is just part of life. JK had done amazing things and those who believe in the after life would have comfort in knowing or thinking that the regret of something being unknown is known by those who are now gone.
Posted Jul 29, 2008 at 11:49 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Oh, that must eat away at her, knowing that her mother did not know about her greatest achievement. But - i'm sure she does.
Posted Sep 4, 2008 at 2:21 PM EST
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