For me the 7 books are canon. I've not been impressed with Rowling's continued tinkering, it reminds me too much of how Lucas could not quit changing Star Wars. My daughter bought the play. We read the book series together as she was growing up. If she likes the book I might borrow or buy one for myself, but my enthusiasm is low. And we were out at midnight for the new book releases years ago. I love and still read the books, but having a growing concern Rowling is going to turn me against the series if she doesn't let it go at some point. It's a modern classic, let's not "Disney" the thing to death.
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