The idea for Harry Potter was conceived on a train. But the birth of the young wizard was in a coffee house. The Elephant Coffee House in Edinburgh, Scotland. JK Rowling would push her daughter around in her carriage until the little one fell asleep. Then she would dash into the Elephant House, spread out her notes on one of the big tables and write Harry Potter until the baby woke up. In the pauses between sentences, she would gaze out the Window at Edinburgh Castle. Yvonne and I were lucky enough to sit for breakfast gazing out the window at that same lovely, yet forboding castle.
It was wonderful and awe inspiring moment for anyone who dreams of writing or of young wizards.
This little elephant chair was the cutest!
