In September of 2006, following a desperately sad childhood that saw both drug-addicted parents murdered and the care of her younger siblings left in her hands, 16-year-old Sacia Flowers decided to write to J. K. Rowling. In her heartfelt letter…she spoke of her love for the Harry Potter series and the empathy she felt for Harry given their upbringings; mentioned the bullying she experienced throughout school and her inability to make friends due to her insecurities; and then thanked the author for “lending me your hero and his world” during such a tough time, adding, “He is my hero, and you are my heroine.”
Below is Rowling’s encouraging repsonse.
Letters of Note: I will treasure your letter
There is a link to Sacia’s letter as well.