J.K. Rowling, one of the best-selling authors of the 21st century, expressed her solidarity with the national revolution of Iran, stating: "The courage of Iranians is astonishing. They are a light in a world that has seemed very dark lately." She also referred to the heroic qualities of Iranians, saying: "Iran is unusually full of Gryffindors." Rowling concluded by expressing hope that one day she would be able to travel to Iran and hold a ceremony.