J.K. Rowling & Harry Potter Fans Honour Orlando Victim In Magical Ways

Luis Vielma was only 22 years old when he was tragically killed at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub early Sunday morning.

By day, Luis worked at the “Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey” ride inside the Hogwarts castle at the Universal theme park.

On Monday night, hundreds of Universal Studios workers – as well as Potter fans – stood outside the castle and raised their wands (and cell phones) in order to pay tribute to their fallen friend.

"Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love..." (PC: @AttractionsMagazine) #WandsUp #OrlandoStrong

A photo posted by Patrick Dougall (@patrickzfilms) on Jun 13, 2016 at 9:02pm PDT

On the same day, J.K. Rowling shared her grief over the young man's death on Twitter:

Luis Vielma worked on the Harry Potter ride at Universal. He was 22 years old. I can't stop crying. #Orlando pic.twitter.com/Nz2ZCWxNsS

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 13, 2016

Candles were also placed along the ride in Luis' honour:

Rest in Peace Luis. I love you so much. You helped me through a dark time in my life, your emotional and physical support helped me carry on, you taught me so much that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. You were taken away from me way too soon, it's unfair. Your spirit lingers within us all at the Castle, I've watched our team unite and you did that. You are our family, we are ALL one family. #forbiddenstrong #orlandostrong #orlando

A photo posted by Sas✨ (@sas323) on Jun 14, 2016 at 10:28am PDT

Rest in peace Luis Vielma xxx