PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — January 22, 2026 — A magical encounter unfolded at Puerto Princesa International Airport when British author J.K. Rowling surprised a young Harry Potter fan, creating what her family described as a “real-life dream come true.”

Angie Larios Formaliza shared on Facebook that her daughter, Sophia Sky Formaliza, fondly called Sky, was overwhelmed with joy after meeting the celebrated author during her visit to the city. Sky, a devoted reader of the Harry Potter series, has read the books countless times and is known in her family as a “walking Harry Potter encyclopedia.”

Formaliza said Harry Potter-themed items had topped her daughter’s Christmas wish list for two consecutive years, making the chance meeting even more meaningful. “Meeting J.K. Rowling in person was something my daughter never imagined would happen. It was truly unforgettable,” she wrote.

The encounter quickly gained attention online, drawing excitement from local netizens and Potterheads across the country. While details of Rowling’s visit to Puerto Princesa were not disclosed, fans celebrated the moment as proof that magic can happen outside the pages of a book.

Sky is no stranger to public attention. She was previously featured by Palawan News after a video of her speaking about climate change went viral when she was just three years old.

For one young reader in Palawan, the unexpected meeting with J.K. Rowling was more than just a celebrity encounter—it was a reminder that dreams, like magic, can come true in the most surprising ways.

Image from Angie Larios Formaliza