J.K. Rowling: 10 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About The Author of Harry Potter : Page 8 of 10

Updated: 07 May 2017 1:26 pm
The author of the most beloved childrens books
J.K. Rowling's fabulous facts.
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8) J.K.'s parents met at Kings Cross Station, which is where Harry catches the Hogwarts Express.

A ‘Platform 9 and ¾’ sign has now been put up at Kings Cross Station.

J.K. decided to put the iconic Kings Cross Station into her story for the most romantic reason. She revealed that the reason behind the Platform 9 and ¾ being at the station is because that is where her parents met on a train to Scotland. To her, Kings Cross has a very symbolic and important place in her heart, so it only makes sense for it to be the place where her beautiful story begins. 

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