Anelli was born in Brooklyn and raised on Staten Island , New York . She is a graduate of Georgetown University , where she served as an editor for '' The Hoya '' . She became fascinated with the '' Harry Potter '' books in 2000 , and active in Harry Potter fandom the following summer , shortly before the September 11 attacks in the United States . She says she was drawn into the series by its underlying message of tolerance and love , which she believes was especially needed as the United States geared for war
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Melissa Anelli