gingerteatime:

Guys, I know that we are all excited for Pottermore but I think that if you love the UK like you say you do, we can shut up about it and start supporting those on the ground in the thick of the London Riots. 

I myself do not live in the UK, I have no idea what its like over there right now, but I do know that this woman just jumped for her life from a burning building because London youths set fire to her home for a weak cause. These rioters are burning down businesses, arenas, public transports, and residences because they are angry at police brutality, university price hikes, and prejudices. A lot of you are mad that you didn’t get a virtual acceptance letter into Hogwarts. A little perspective, please.

On my dashboard I came across a lot about the rioters, and I’m proud of people on tumblr for getting the message out there. What I’m not proud of is people on tumblr saying that Pottermore is more important and that we should get our welcome emails regardless of the brutality Londoners are experiencing on the ground right now. I’m sorry, but just because you live in America like me, or anywhere else in the world doesn’t mean that this doesn’t affect you. The people rioting and being rioted upon in London are human beings, and we need to take a step back and check our reality.

Being excited for Pottermore is one thing, but thinking that it takes precedence over human lives in jeopardy is deplorable. Sort out your priorities please, and show some support for London. Pottermore will still be there when this is over, but the dozens of homes, shops, and public places being burned will not.