Potterheads, rejoice! More Harry Potter movies may be on their way, according to Discovery CEO David Zaslav. The original franchise made a whopping $7.7 billion at the box office, making it a lucrative business for the studio. In an investor's call, Zaslav mentioned that the company plans to focus on franchises, which could include more Harry Potter films.

However, not everyone is happy about the possibility of new movies. Author J.K. Rowling has been under fire in recent years due to her stance on transgender issues. Many have accused her of being transphobic, and her comments on social media have been met with widespread criticism.

But Evanna Lynch, who played fan-favorite character Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, is not afraid to speak out in support of Rowling. In a recent interview, Lynch defended the author, saying that she believes people should give her more grace and listen to her concerns.

'I do wish people would just give her more grace and listen to her,' Lynch said. 'The problem is that there's a disagreement over who's the most vulnerable.'

Lynch also acknowledged that Rowling's words can be perceived as being valid concerns, despite some of the backlash she has faced. She added that she believes it's important for people to have compassion for both sides of the argument.

'I do have compassion for both sides,' Lynch said. 'I know what it was like to be a teenager who hated my body so much I wanted to crawl out of my skin, so I have great compassion for trans people and I don't want to add to their pain.'

Lynch's comments come as the Harry Potter franchise continues to face controversy over its handling of transgender issues. The latest game in the series, Hogwarts Legacy, was met with backlash from some fans who felt that it was not inclusive enough.

Despite the criticism, Lynch remains a strong supporter of Rowling and believes that people should be more understanding towards her. She hopes that in the future, people will be able to have uncomfortable conversations without resorting to harassment and bullying.

'I had this impulse to go, 'Let's all just stop talking about it', and I think probably I'm a bit braver now about having uncomfortable conversations,' Lynch said. 'I just felt that her character has always been to advocate for the most vulnerable members of society.'

With more Harry Potter movies potentially on the way, it will be interesting to see how the franchise addresses its controversy over transgender issues. But for now, fans can take comfort in knowing that there are still voices out there defending Rowling and advocating for understanding and compassion.

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