'Harry Potter' babies of 2016 get J.K. Rowling's blessing

Apparently, all it takes is some cute babies with Harry Potter-inspired names (and birthmarks) to get a tweet from the beloved author. Accio, smartphone!

Bestselling author and all-around cool mom J.K. Rowling has been known to entertain her twitter followers with her snarky comebacks, Like this one about Harry Potter’s kids names.

@jk_rowling hey. why didn’t harry name any of his kids ‘elvendork’?
— space elf aillah (@ST0RMPlL0TS) July 17, 2015

I was saving the name in case I had a fourth child. https://t.co/ToMUOwrYm0
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 17, 2015

She’s also been known to dole out sage (and entertaining) advice

.@itssaaaav Ideally, something that makes you happy and doesn’t involve serial killing. Can’t be more specific without further information.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 12, 2015

Many of those who have grown up with the beloved series are now becoming parents themselves so it’s natural for Harry Potter-inspired names to be growing in popularity.

This past week, the beloved author took time to reach out to her fans who were sharing adorable baby photos with her.

@jk_rowling This is my new daughter, Hermione, born yesterday. Keeping the franchise going for the next generation! pic.twitter.com/S55yp2DJko
— Sam Wills (@Chickpeas3ways) February 23, 2016

????????????????Congratulations!???????????????? https://t.co/fEHybi1J0G
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 23, 2016

Next page: A 5-year-old Hermione and a baby with a mark like Harry’s

@jk_rowling This is my daughter Hermione, she’s 5 now. <3 pic.twitter.com/yVvHaHpVm0
— Mirnie Ellerbe (@MirnieEllerbe) February 23, 2016

Meet Sofia, born with a mark on her head just like Harry!

harry potter babies

Then Rowling tweeted this compliment which surely set Sofia’s journey off to a magical start!

Well, I’m not going to apologise because I think she looks beautiful! ♥️⚡️https://t.co/phBSlo14ME
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 23, 2016

@jo_mak @jk_rowling “Yer a wizard, Sofia!”
— Grizzly Lawyer (@GrizzlyLawyer) February 23, 2016

@jk_rowling @Chickpeas3ways meet Harry you can see his mark better here pic.twitter.com/xVjzdeC2Yg
— Jes Lauren (@Jesschica22) February 23, 2016

READ: 8 Powerful lessons from Professor Snape

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