This Is Why Harry Potter Fans Are VERY Disappointed Today

Harry Potter fans know you do not joke about the possibility of JK Rowling writing more books.  It is an issue laced with emotion - so to say fans got their hopes up when they saw the hashtag #NewHarryPotterBooks trending on Twitter is an understatement.

Okey? Is this true? ? #NewHarryPotterBooks

— Khatia (@hiZaynswife) July 30, 2015

  However, it soon became apparent that it was all a cruel joke started by the Comedy Central show Midnight.  As the truth broke, so did hearts all over the world.

When you wake up to the hope of #NewHarryPotterBooks and i's all a lie... ?? pic.twitter.com/nHkKDjDZOe — This Is Pulp (@ThisIsPulp) July 30, 2015

When you realize the #NewHarryPotterBooks trend isn't really about new Harry Potter books.. pic.twitter.com/cSimCMbG3R

— Adorably Evil (@psylxcke_) July 30, 2015

Me realising #NewHarryPotterBooks has nothing to do with new Harry Potter books pic.twitter.com/YezSvxHKrU

— siún (@asongofwesteros) July 30, 2015

Reading through the #NewHarryPotterBooks tag and finding that it is a sick joke. go and unforgivable curse yourself. pic.twitter.com/yY0FHSWCFL — Ashleigh Brown (@ashimegs) July 30, 2015

H/T Radio Times.