Author JK Rowling has turned down the invitation of the steamy sex-themed ball, thinking she is too old to enjoy the event.
The 50-year-old novelist, who got the free invite to the Safer Sex Ball by students of her former university, said that she believed that she was "too old" to enjoy the fun which includes students frolicking in their underwear for charity, the Daily Star reports.
Expressing her gratitude for the invitation the 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' author took to Twitter and wrote, "Thanks for the kind invitation! I've got a feeling I'm three decades too old to enjoy this, but you have fun!"
It is said that the ball, which returned last year as a privately run event, had raised a whopping 10,000 dollars for local charity the Eddystone Trust.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app