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City official chokes up apologizing to trans activists for hosting innocent ‘Harry Potter’ event

Last updated: October 10, 2025 7:32 pm
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An elected official visibly emotional offered apologies for an innocent “Harry Potter” experience after it upset advocates for transgender rights.

Scott Jensen, a Commissioner on the Board of Parks and Recreation, found it challenging to maintain his composure as he expressed regret alongside fellow board members for sanctioning Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, a “magical” evening stroll set to debut in Vancouver, Canada, this November.

Though the event doesn’t involve “Harry Potter” creator JK Rowling, a wave of activists voiced their objections, citing her well-known perspectives on women’s rights and transgender matters as the point of contention.

Parks Commissioner Scott Jensen issued a heartfelt apology regarding the event’s approval. Vancouver Park Board

“Your words have deeply affected me,” Jensen remarked, his voice quivering with emotion in footage from the meeting.

“The experiences you’ve shared, the pain… I sincerely apologize on my behalf,” he expressed to the attendees.

Commissioner Angela Haer joined in, stating, “This will not occur again.”

JK Rowling has often been vocal about issues concerning women and transgender rights. Shutterstock

Commissioner Tom Digby later shared on X that the board “made a correct decision” by extending an apology.

“We shed some tears. We disavowed JKR. We will take tangible steps to restore trust,” he tweeted.

The Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is scheduled for November 7 at Stanley Park in Vancouver. hpforbiddenforestexperience.com
Rob Hadley expressed that JK Rowling’s anti-trans comments have impacted the trans community. Vancouver Park Board

Rowling appeared somewhat amused by the renewed attempts to cancel her and her work, which predates her current views on transgender issues.

“Honestly, I wasn’t aware that Vancouver Parks and Recreation had disavowed me, so the disavowal hasn’t really affected me,” she quipped as the story gained traction online.

“Next time, send me a certificate of avowal, let me proudly frame it, hang it above my computer, and take a selfie with it, THEN revoke it,” she humorously suggested.

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Ky Sargeant voiced opposition to the Harry Potter event scheduled for November. Vancouver Park Board

Despite the apologies and commitments to improvement, the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will still proceed at Vancouver’s Stanley Park this November.

Ky Sargeant, representing local group Qmunity, informed the board that nothing could be done to satisfy individuals regarding anything connected to Rowling’s fantasy universe.

“We simply cannot align with this individual’s stances that we find transphobic,” said Rob Hadley, a member of the Vancouver 2SLGBTQ advisory board, notwithstanding the author’s firm claims against being transphobic.

The Harry Potter event, hosted by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, is anticipated to generate significant revenue, potentially bringing in hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to city officials’ comments to CTV News.

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