'Harry Potter' stars greet JK Rowling a happy birthday

JK ROWLING. The film adaptation's stars greet the 'Harry Potter' author a happy 50th birthday. Screengrab from Facebook/J.K. Rowling

MANILA, Philippines – July 31 isn't only the famous Harry James Potter's birthday – it's Harry Potter series author JK Rowling's as well. On her special day, Time published a compilation of well-wishes from the movies' stars.

The messages, which came from 17 stars of the movie, ranged from a simple greetings ("Wishing you a very Happy Birthday on your special day!" wrote Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley) to longer messages thanking the author for the work she's done and the inspiration she has been. Evanna Lynch, who starred as the dreamy Luna Lovegood in the films, even shared about the first time she met Jo, saying, "By the time we parted... you left me with the distinct impression that small, sensitive ladies can change the world."

Some of the other stars who greeted the author a happy 50th birthday were Alan Rickman, who played the postions master Severus Snape, Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom, and Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter movies.

Head over to Time to see all the messages.

Jo also posted a series of tweets regarding her birthday later that day.

Thank you so much to everyone wishing Harry and me a happy birthday! I'm having a wonderful time in the sun with family and friends. xxxxx

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 31, 2015

Also, big thanks to the group of Potter fans I just met for being so lovely and low key in a crowded place. My kids loved you! xxx

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 31, 2015

I was going to post a picture of our West Highland Terrier commiserating with me early this morning because in dog years I'm dead.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 31, 2015

Bad Wifi where I am, but also want to say many happy returns to @msjwilly, my birthday sister.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 31, 2015

We hope you had a great birthday, Jo! – Rappler.com