| EmmaRiddle | 06-02-2004 01:58 PM |
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IC Wales has revealed her inspiration for the magical flying Ford Anglia featured in Chamber of Secrets. Article: JK and her Welsh inspiration for the Ford Anglia
It has been exclusive revealed by ic wales, that JK's inspiration for the Ford Anglia, the Weasley's magical flying car, came from an old Welsh pal who is now in the army. Quote:
Rowling said, "That turquoise and white car meant freedom and no more having to ask my father to give me lifts, which is the worst thing about living in the countryside when you are a teenager.
"Some of the happiest memories of my teenage years are zooming off into the darkness in Sean's car."
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"Harry was rescued by that car, just as the car rescued me from my boredom," said Rowling.
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She said, "He was the first person with whom I really discussed my serious ambition to be a writer and he was the only person who thought I was bound to be a success at it, which meant much more to me than I ever told him at the time."
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But the man who has given Ron Weasley his "Sean-ish turn of phrase" has so far decided to keep quiet about his links with the author.
His parents, John and Mary say that the pair are still "close mates" but Harris's main thing is to pursue his army career.
| Source: ic Wales via Mugglenet | 