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J.K. Rowling's agent Neil Blair criticized transgender rights activists who staged a protest before a gala performance of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" in London's West End on October 15, saying the demonstration put others at risk. Protesters, many with masks and goggles to hide their identities, stormed the red carpet as celebrities arrived. The incident, reported by Variety on October 17, reflects ongoing tension between Rowling's public stances and transgender rights advocates.