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.