It must be wonderful to have made so many children (and adults) so happy. I am grateful to Ms. Rowling, and I admire her greatly.

Michele, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

HP books are really good, actually they are my favorite books. But why don't JKR write HP8? Harry doesn't need to be the most important character, but what about Albus Severus Potter?
I agree with Ann Isik: If JKR doesn't write it, somebody else will do it. She can't prevent it.
Dear JKR, Why don't you write about Albus' adventures in Hogwarts?

Ana, São Paulo-SP, Brasil

I did not suffer the loss of Harry Potter in 'Deathly Hallows' that I expected. I think the scene has been set - consciously or otherwise - for the return of Harry Potter and his pals, through the children of the characters and if you don't write the next series at some point, someone else will - just like 'Wind in the Willows' was eventually followed up with 'The Willows in Winter'. Please get in there first, JK!

Ann Isik, Puteaux, France

You are a fantastic woman JK, thankyou for all the good you have brought to Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain and for all the excitement to your readers in every corner of the globe.

You have done far more for Education than generations of politicians and you were the only author capable of mobilising my now 19 year old son into actually reading a 600+ page book during his formative years. I am sure many parents would agree.

Ignore the negative comments, you have clearly inspired the majority, an awesome achievement. We salute you!

Alexander Mills, Hamar , Norway

I've no doubts whatsover Rowling has given back many times more than she ever took from this world, I'm just really disappointed the slant the story gives on that particular area of Leith.

John Shaw, Renfrew, Scotland

South Lorne Place is a quiet wee street next to a church and a primary school, so I'm not quite sure where all this grinding Leith poverty comes into the story.

John, Leith,

let's not forget, she was paid from the public purse to spend time writing a novel. hardly hardship. to be genuinely poor takes up all your time; if she had been 'working' poor, perhaps her life would have panned out another way.

stephen, edinburgh,

JKR got her self a life out of nothing, a great example of what the human spirit can achieve, bravo.

Robert Paltridge, phuket,

What is really sad that having made all of her money and escaped from the poverty from somewhere like Leith that she is upset by the suffering SHE went through and not upset by the suffering that those STILL THERE are going through.

Perhaps a J K Rowling foundation for single mothers? THAT wouldbe something worth seeing.

Martin, BristolUK,

Rowing, you are a star whom the heavens chose to share
with this immature, envious, violent world. Reading some
of the comments here, particularly the overtly envious and
catty ones, make you shine more; because you have
taught the world of better human potential, both in your
personal life overcoming lack of support and love;
and in your characters showing the same determination
talent and lovliness.
Great writers help us see the depths and heights of
humanity. Few have achieve that over such a long
period as you.
Keep up the good work, and ignore the green-eyed
losers who surround you.
X
Mary

Mary, Durham, England

Anytime someone can create something as remarkable as Harry Potter, thousands of readers owe J.K. Rowling their thanks for a job well done.

Rich, San Angelo, USA

It's sad that Bess - Sweden should think J K Rowling is not a great writer. Strange, very strange, I wouldn't think she's not a great writer she can no doubt defend her own reputation, have a look in most of the worlds bookshops and you'll see she is quite popular.

RayB, Newcastle, UK

Welcome to the world the rest of us live in crying for yourself get a life.

wil, belfast, uk

Dear J.K. Rowling, it is so wonderful to hear a rags to riches story about someone who did it on their own. My hat is off to you. To do what you have and the happiness you have brought to millions is nothing short of incredible. Congratulations to you and may 2008 and beyond be wonderful for you.

John Sims

John Sims, Grande Prairie, Canada

Fantastic !!!!

Alan, Chelmsford, Essex

This article is telling us more about the UK of nowadays then the writer Rowling.
She was constantly harassed by yobs and other people who should be locked up instead. She lived in a flat without proper heating. The tragedy is that millions of citizens of UK are living life of the poor people in the third world while British government is spending millions of pounds in the wars in far away countries.
I would like to know the state of mind of ordinary British people who behave like sheep and accept to be humiliated by their own government.
J K Rowling is not a great writer but she has proven that with a strong will a human being can do almost impossible things.
But the tragedy is that in such a rich country millions of people lack basic living conditions.
If this trend continues, in the future people will not read books at all. They will be occupied with other things like searching for food and a bed to sleep.

Bess, Uppsala, Sweden

Kudos to her for not giving up and fighting the odds and obstacles to achieve success. However, they say that one must never forget the roots whence one comes from and I, for one, am not too impressed by the stories of her allegedly not wanting to sign her books for charity, in trying to keep her "achieved garboesque aura" as pristine as possible. Secondly, does anyone remember the lawsuit filed by her publishers against some organisers in India for using the Harry Potter theme at a community festival? Of course, the lawsuit was thrown out. These and other similar instances does dent her appeal to a great extent. Humble beginnings are always the start of inspiring stories. Maintaining one's humility in success is the sign of greatness. This is where she falters, unlike the child hero of her books.

Toby, Calcutta, India