Not Howie, Harry

Even after 30 odd years on this side of the pond, I must still have an accent.
I wish I had a dollar for every time people have heard Howie, instead of Harry.
But, I have JKR to thank for the solution.

"No, it's Harry, like Harry Potter" , I reply.

"Aaaaah, OK Harry, nice to meet you."

Ah well. Until tomorrow....