JK Rowling has hit back at "ignorant" Emma Watson as their feud over trans issues rumbles on.

The Harry Potter author has suggested that Emma's criticism of her critical stance on transgender issues has poured "more petrol on the flames" of the abuse she has been subjected to, even though the 35-year-old star suggested last week that she still "treasures" Rowling despite their differing opinions.

JK has suggested that Emma and her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint – who starred as Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley respectively in the film franchise – had used their connection to Potter to act as "de facto spokespeople" for the series.

In a lengthy statement posted on social media, the 60-year-old author wrote: "Emma and Dan in particular have both made it clear ove

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