Harry, a History

The book intertwines the experiences of fans with Harry's story, but I'm curious what motivated that balance. How did the author decide which fan stories to include?

The descriptions of fan events and communities brought back memories of my own experiences. Were there moments that made readers feel like they were reliving their first encounters with the series?

Fans from different backgrounds and countries are part of the story. I'm interested in how the author decided which voices to highlight and whether she aimed for a broad representation.