where did jk rowling write harry potter

J.K. Rowling started writing Harry Potter in a flat in Clapham Junction, London, and later wrote parts of the series in Edinburgh cafes like The Elephant House. She has also said Edinburgh is not the true “birthplace” of the series, though it was an important writing location.

Quick Scoop

• First writing location: a flat above a sports shop in Clapham Junction, London.

• Later writing spot: The Elephant House in Edinburgh , where she wrote there at different points but did not begin the series.

• Broader context: Rowling has said she wrote the first major part of the book in London before her Edinburgh writing sessions.

Why people mention Edinburgh

Edinburgh is strongly associated with Harry Potter because Rowling lived there and wrote in several cafes while developing the books. That’s why many fans thought it was the series’ birthplace, even though Rowling clarified the real starting point was Clapham Junction.

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