@melissajbyrnex: EDIT: I just want to add that I am genuinely sorry that my visit and purchases have caused hurt. I do not support JKR or her views on trans people. Trans people are important, deserve to feel safe and accepted, and deserve to live freely as themselves. I have never agreed with her stance on the trans community, and I hope that has been clear from the things I have shared. I was genuinely unaware, until this conversation, of the extent to which JKR financially supports causes and campaigns around these issues. I now understand why people feel uncomfortable financially contributing to the franchise, and I can absolutely understand why my purchases have caused confusion or hurt. I can’t undo the fact that I have financially contributed to the franchise, and that’s something I’m going to have to think about going forward. But I want to be absolutely clear that my decision to visit the Studios and my love for the Harry Potter story has never been an endorsement of JKR’s views. Everything we bought at Harry Potter Studios yesterday. Still buzzing from it 🥹
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Friday 11 September 2026 13:18:18 GMT
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Karen Baird726 :
I was really smiling watching this. Your happiness is infectious. Please don’t apologise x
2026-10-01 20:49:45
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jons47988 :
Don’t apologise to the nutters - you explained how deeply you needed HP as a child. Don’t let the lunatics (who are very much the vocal minority) ruin something so important to you.
2026-09-11 15:01:12
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Izzie🫶🏻 :
JKR options are her own and she is entitled to them. Going to HP and spending money doesn’t in anyway mean you agree or disagree with her opinions. They are separate things.
2026-09-11 17:43:16
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amy ✨🌸☁️ :
You can love the art but not the artist. It’s not fair that views are pushed on us, or that we feel we must act/feel a certain way because others want us to. Great haul and I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself 💕💕
2026-09-11 15:04:24
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ash⁷ SAW BTS 06/07 ♡ :
mel I’m going to be gentler than some other comments have been because I believe this wasn’t ill willed on your part but just so you know anything bought in HP studios does give money to JKR x
2026-09-11 13:45:41
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✨️Stacie Rebecca ✨️ :
Please don’t ever apologise over something you love and enjoy, people are far too quick to judge what someone else does just because they don’t agree with something. I’m glad you had the best day 🥰
2026-09-11 15:21:01
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Cesca :
Mel, you have nothing to apologise for.
2026-09-11 14:39:50
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kayleigh :
DESPITE JKR pls enjoy the studios and the films freely, just because we enjoy those does not mean we endorse JKR or her views.
2026-09-11 19:21:37
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Nic :
Please do talk about HP as much as you like - we are here for it 😂 That jumper is stunning!!!
2026-09-11 15:16:06
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𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖟𝖆𝖗𝖉 :
if it brings you joy, never apologise
2026-09-11 20:16:30
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fullybooked123 :
Just seen the edited caption. Don’t let these horrible people take away your joy.
2026-09-11 20:02:03
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liss72🇧🇻 :
Why do you apologize 🤔 JK is the Creator of the HP univers 💁 Do i agree with everything she says... NO💁Please enjoy the childhood dreams you have with it and everything you experienced at universal ❤️❤️❤️
2026-09-11 15:31:20
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Jess❤️ :
I can’t tolerate JKR, but, and I mean this, your healing is so completely important and this has helped little you❤️
2026-09-11 15:14:00
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katielouisereid1 :
i went through a break up in the middle of hp studios with my ex and my now partner went on a date there and the girl told him to leave her alone and walk around on his own, so we are both going to go back and remake the memories and actually enjoy it🤣🤣
2026-09-11 13:23:34
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🌿🪻Abi🪻🌿 :
really sad that you had to put the explanation about jkr and you purchasing from the franchise... hunny ni judgement you buy what you want and don't explain yourself ❤️
2026-09-11 16:27:50
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🖤Emma🖤 :
Nah sorry. No one should make you feel bad for loving something so much. You can love the films and the books and separate it all from the author. Just because you’ve spent money doesn’t mean you agree with her views. Some people are just ridiculous and want others to feel the same as they did
2026-09-12 06:31:54
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rosie-j :
This franchise helped you as a child and people still make it about them. I’m sad to see your caption. I hope you enjoyed your trip, you have nothing to apologise for and shouldn’t have, imo.
2026-09-11 17:18:50
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Lexi Maxima Kay :
👀 there's a time turner advent calendar this year
2026-09-11 13:24:49
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xrispychicken :
Why are you apologising for enjoying something? Don’t let the nut jobs win, this just adds to it. I’m glad you enjoyed your trip 🥰
2026-09-12 08:43:48
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froggiesauce :
You have absolutely nothing to apologise for!!!!!!!!!!!!
2026-09-12 10:06:48
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zara 🫧 :
flipping love hp studios
2026-09-11 16:16:06
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Emma :
Oh my Jesus Christ that jumper. I NEED THAT JUMPER.
2026-09-11 15:01:19
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meganfairybakes :
I go once a year, I am fortunate enough to live 20 mins away. Try to go when they have different events on etc. do whatever makes you happy, life is too short. Spend the money. I always pick myself up a little something from the shop when I go. So glad you enjoyed yourself, from a fellow PoA Stan ✨ 🐺
2026-09-11 14:34:41
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chantellewhiskey666 :
hi from a Hufflepuff ..never apologise for loving hp . hogwarts is home ⚡
2026-09-11 20:54:03
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Charlie Rounce :
I’m 100% that person who’s going in my Hufflepuff Robes walking round. I’m 37 and so excited to go again. No fucks given mate. It’s my favourite thing in the world
2026-09-11 20:21:57
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