I’ve started writing this announcement & deleted it more than once. I tend to have the opinion that hatefulness should not have attention brought to it, but I’ve decided to make an exception.
Earlier today, a comment was left on one of my stories, regarding my casting Hermione as a Black woman.
I receive pushback from Emma Watson fans fairly regularly on this. It’s tiresome, but I generally reply explaining my love for Black Hermione. Until now, these comments have been respectful, although disappointing.
Today, however, the comment was unacceptable. Sadly, I had to leave it visible for a couple of hours, as I encountered a bug trying to report it. Luckily I had quick responses from Wattpad as I navigated the bug - time zones can be good for some things! I have now reported & deleted the comment, as well as muted the user.
I’m sorry if anyone saw it & I apologise for any pain it may have caused. I’m sorry I couldn’t remove it quicker. My delay was in no way an endorsement of those views.
This is the first time I’ve ever had to report, delete or mute. Generally, my readers are wonderful, respectful people that I love to engage with. I’m so grateful for you all.
So that I am absolutely clear - racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other type of hatefulness is not welcome here. Any such comments will be reported & deleted immediately, and the user muted.
My Hermione is a Black woman. That’s not up for debate.
Black Lives Matter.
Trans lives are valid.
Love is love.
All my best,
Charli