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			Good point, Imladris! 
 
Rowling definitely enlarged the fantasy genre, and did popularize it.  All I'm saying is that LotR was already established and quite well-known.  Aside from expanding the fantasy genre, I don't think she really can be considered that connected to Tolkien.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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