Rebecca Murray

@jk_rowling Wow! 👏

I'm seeing quite a bit of comment about this, so I want to make a couple of points. I'm not owed eternal agreement from any actor who once played a character I created. The idea is as ludicrous as me checking with the boss I had when I was twenty-one for what opinions I should hold these days. Emma Watson and her co-stars have every right to embrace gender identity ideology. Such beliefs are legally protected, and I wouldn't want to see any of them threatened with loss of work, or violence, or death, because of them. However, Emma and Dan in particular have both made it clear over the last few years that they think our former professional association gives them a particular right - nay, obligation - to critique me and my views in public. Years after they finished acting in Potter, they continue to assume the role of de facto spokespeople for the world I created. When you've known people since they were ten years old it's hard to shake a certain protectiveness. Until quite recently, I hadn't managed to throw off the memory of children who needed to be gently coaxed through their dialogue in a big scary film studio. For the past few years, I've repeatedly declined invitations from journalists to comment on Emma specifically, most notably on the Witch Trials of JK Rowling. Ironically, I told the producers that I didn't want her to be hounded as the result of anything I said. The television presenter in the attached clip highlights Emma's 'all witches' speech, and in truth, that was a turning point for me, but it had a postscript that hurt far more than the speech itself. Emma asked someone to pass on a handwritten note from her to me, which contained the single sentence 'I'm so sorry for what you're going through' (she has my phone number). This was back when the death, rape and torture threats against me were at their peak, at a time when my personal security measures had had to be tightened considerably and I was constantly worried for my family's safety. Emma had just publicly poured more petrol on the flames, yet thought a one line expression of concern from her would reassure me of her fundamental sympathy and kindness. Like other people who've never experienced adult life uncushioned by wealth and fame, Emma has so little experience of real life she's ignorant of how ignorant she is. She'll never need a homeless shelter. She's never going to be placed on a mixed sex public hospital ward. I'd be astounded if she's been in a high street changing room since childhood. Her 'public bathroom' is single occupancy and comes with a security man standing guard outside the door. Has she had to strip off in a newly mixed-sex changing room at a council-run swimming pool? Is she ever likely to need a state-run rape crisis centre that refuses to guarantee an all-female service? To find herself sharing a prison cell with a male rapist who's identified into the women's prison? I wasn't a multimillionaire at fourteen. I lived in poverty while writing the book that made Emma famous. I therefore understand from my own life experience what the trashing of women's rights in which Emma has so enthusiastically participated means to women and girls without her privileges. The greatest irony here is that, had Emma not decided in her most recent interview to declare that she loves and treasures me - a change of tack I suspect she's adopted because she's noticed full-throated condemnation of me is no longer quite as fashionable as it was - I might never have been this honest. Adults can't expect to cosy up to an activist movement that regularly calls for a friend's assassination, then assert their right to the former friend's love, as though the friend was in fact their mother. Emma is rightly free to disagree with me and indeed to discuss her feelings about me in public - but I have the same right, and I've finally decided to exercise it.

@mariwriter @NUFC I hear you!

Just once, I wish @NUFC’s email wouldn’t start with ‘Unfortunately, your application for the Mags Member Ballot has been unsuccessful.’ A lifelong fan, I’m losing the will to live. 😢

He felt uncomfortable’ that a female nurse didn’t want to ‘engage’ in undressing with him. And even when she tried to do the right thing - by staying out of his way while he was in the changing room - that action was thought of as ‘bad behaviour’. JFC what dark days for women.

@AmberleyYear4 Have an amazing summer! And thanks for a great year! Jonah has loved year 4!❤️❤️

A fantastic £2100 profit made at our @Amberley_PTFA Summer Fair. Massive thanks to our brilliant PTFA and staff helpers and special thanks to our Amberley families for supporting the fair, the raffle and also for providing generous donations. You're amazing!

@AMBERLEYPRIMARY Amazing! 🤩

😍😍😍😍Wow! Wow! Wow! You never fail! Every year your entries are amazing! Thank you all for embracing our Easter competition with such enthusiasm and good humour. You're all incredible! 🙌🏻🙌🏻How will we ever choose winners???? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️

@AMBERLEYPRIMARY Wowsers good luck choosing! They all look amazing!

😍😍😍😍Wow! Wow! Wow! You never fail! Every year your entries are amazing! Thank you all for embracing our Easter competition with such enthusiasm and good humour. You're all incredible! 🙌🏻🙌🏻How will we ever choose winners???? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️

@NUFCWomen @NUFC my Nephews first time at St James Park and what a match to be at! #magpies #howaythelasses

Headteacher Tony Rigg has been interviewed by Hits Radio 📻 and explained why it’s so important that we celebrate maths #Bigmathsparty

@AMBERLEYPRIMARY @AmberleyYear4 @funfoodiesnland Jonah looks very serious. 🧐 he enjoyed Tuesday’s session and the brownie tasted delicious! 😋

@AmberleyYear4 cooking up a storm at Tuesday night's @funfoodiesnland session. 🧑🏼‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳😋🍽️

@AMBERLEYPRIMARY Thanks to both Amberley and high borrans staff. Jonah had an amazing time x

What an incredible week we've had! Thank you, your staff have been wonderful! 🥰

@AMBERLEYPRIMARY @HighBorrans @AmberleyYear4 Have the best time! X

🤩We are all doing very well! Perfect behaviour as always. Half an hour (ish!) left! We are very excited! #HighBorrans2025 @HighBorrans @AmberleyYear4

Heartbreaking! Thoughts are with her family and friends x

@AMBERLEYPRIMARY Fantastic!

😃World Book Day! 📚❤️ METAMORPHOSIS❗️ #worldbookday2025

If you support single sex spaces for women that include bathrooms, changing rooms & sports please Rt & like. I firmly believe biological females have that right, to personal dignity & fair sport in the Uk but across the whole world. I’m prepared to stand up & be counted. Are you?

@gem_gemima Yep! 😳 she had thanks x

@rdemurray Awww no way a teen!!! Happy Birthday Eva hope she has the best day (and weekend!!!!) 💝🥰😘🎊🥳

Happy birthday our Eva!

This week two care leavers supported by Barnardo’s gave evidence to the Education Select Committee. They told MPs that the care system must be improved, highlighting challenges they had faced. It’s time to turn these conversations into action!

@RockliffeHall can I give shout out to Natalie from the reservations team, who has gone above and beyond for us today. After a stressful morning, Natalie has saved our Christmas and we are truly grateful and excited for our stay in a couple of weeks. 🙏🙏

@AMBERLEYPRIMARY Wishing all Amberley staff a very merry Christmas 🎄

🎅🏻🎄🎁Some seriously fantastic, festive fun in our end of term Christmas Assembly. The most lovely way to wish all our children & staff the merriest of Christmases & the happiest of New Years! 🎉 Thank you for all of your support this term & your generosity this Christmas.❤️