I agree with Rowling's message as it applies to us today. It is important to view how someone treats people lower rank than them to see how they really act. For example, one might treat their coworkers with respect and kindness, however act extremely arrogant and careless to someone who doesn't earn as much money as them, or isn't as important as them. It is important to treat everyone fairly and equally and respect one another.
Answer: King John of England was forced to sign the Magna Carta stating that the king was not above the law of the land and protecting the rights of the people.
