J.K. Rowling & Fans Tweet Emotional Thank-Yous on Harry Potter's 20th Anniversary

If you can believe it, it has been 20 years to the day since Harry Potter apparated into our world. Author J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was published on June 26, 1997, then crossed the pond with the slightly altered "Sorcerer's Stone" title in its 1998 U.S. release.

Twitter honored the anniversary with a fancy hashtag -- #HarryPotter20 -- and fans from around the world are celebrating the milestone by sharing how much the series has meant to them.

It has meant the most to Rowling, who is not only insanely rich now, she has a world of new fans and friends. That validation has its own kind of magic. It was not inevitable that the story would play out this way, and Rowling knows that. She shared her gratitude in her own anniversary tweet:

20 years ago today a world that I had lived in alone was suddenly open to others. It's been wonderful. Thank you.#HarryPotter20

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2017

Thank YOU!

Here are a few more tweets honoring the big day:

20 years ago a little boy has changed everything. He taught us how to love, to be a loyal friend and more. Thank you, J.K! #HarryPotter20 http://pic.twitter.com/SjS4uoRTic

— Thiego Novais (@ThiegoNovais) June 26, 2017

Celebrate 20 years of magic with us today! Use #HarryPotter20 and your tweet could be displayed in King's Cross: https://t.co/jS7KtSjUtE http://pic.twitter.com/V7zZmmHwPH

— Pottermore (@pottermore) June 26, 2017

Whether you're Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff, let there be magic inside you. #Always #HarryPotter20 http://pic.twitter.com/eT3iEuSMm0

— InqPOP! (@InqPOP) June 26, 2017

I wouldn't be who I am or where I am today if it wasn't for a boy in a cupboard under the stairs. Thank you, @jk_rowling #HarryPotter20 http://pic.twitter.com/Voyl0oBn9F

— Meg V. Jones (@ItsMegNotMegan) June 26, 2017

I don't even know where to begin. From the bottom of my feet to infinity- thank you @jk_rowling #HarryPotter20

— Bhavika Patel (@Bhav_91) June 26, 2017

Harry Potter has gotten me through my parent's divorce, bullying, depression, sexual assault and PTSD. I have no words to thank you

— Lauren Ingram (@laureningram) June 26, 2017

Although we tried our best as parents I think your creation and humane philosophy has been the single biggest influence on @lilysfritz xxx

— Robin Fritz (@Royalroblue) June 26, 2017

20 years ago everything changed. I wouldn't be the person I am today. So... thank you! ❤ #HarryPotter20 http://pic.twitter.com/GjwFmmsC6A

— Mona Scamander 💛❤🍀 (@monafelicis) June 26, 2017

#HarryPotter20 these books and this punch changed my life. Hermione has always been my hero ... http://pic.twitter.com/r6yd0Efjus

— LaurenNY-7🔸🔹🐾 (@AaliyahNevaeh7) June 26, 2017

Happy 20th Birthday to the book series that changed so many lives and shaped an entire generation. #HarryPotter20 http://pic.twitter.com/GnM66k8Ihx

— Harry Potter (@HtothePotter) June 26, 2017

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