JK's Magic £1m

Anniversary JK Rowling with husband Neil, and, right, book in which Harry defeated Voldermort Potter writer in charity donation

- Jennifer Hyland

Writer JK Rowling is to donate £1million to help homeless people and victims of domestic abuse.

The Harry Potter author said she was making the gesture because “too many people are losing loved ones in the real world” during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 54-year-old, of Edinburgh, yesterday made the pledge on International Harry Potter Day which marks the anniversary of when her fictional wizard defeated Voldermort.