But the actor, who played Professor Sprout, said she “didn’t like the fact that the trans community has reacted with such fury” to her remarks.

“It's not good to be so furious. We should be gentler with each other. We're all oppressed by sections of the community. Let's just be kinder.”

Won’t trans folks just be kinder to the meanies who don’t believe in your right to exist?

"Always be friendly and kind to people who want you suffering"

Yeah, no.

Great! A formidable enemy for Rowling. What a shame I didn't read the article first. It's hardly surprising the trans community has reacted with fury, Miriam, as people are trying to erase them.

Miriam Margolyes continues to be an amazing human being.