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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter): Trailer for new movie 'Beast of Burden' released.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• David Yates (director) reveals French term for Muggle mentioned in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'.
• Muggles in Paris: New info about France's magical community.
• Entertainment Weekly reveals details about the wizarding world in France.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Theater Round-up: News of New Beginnings. (includes: The cast of Cursed Child visits 'Harry Potter: The History of Magic'.)

Communities:
• kitty_fic posted a call For Interest for another round of hprarefest.
• hp_goldenage reminds participants that Submissions for the Salt & Pepper Fest are due on February 18 and posted the header templates.
• dracotops_harry posted that Prompting ends today! Sign-ups for the Draco-tops-Harry Fest go up Sunday, January 21.
• one_bad_man posted the Sign-up Post for reccing next week. (At time of posting, Thursday was still up for grabs!)

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• snapecase posted the 2017 Snapecase Reveals.

Hot Art:
The Four Heads of the Hogwarts’ Houses Prepare for the Holidays, created by shadowycat (Filius Flitwick, Pomona Sprout, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape | G | coloured pencil on paper)
Summary: The four Heads of the Hogwarts' Houses prepare for the holidays.
• The Feline Appreciation Enhancer by cabepfir (Severus Snape/Hermione Granger | G)
Summary: To win over the witch, Severus must win over the cat.
• Surprise Meeting in Hogsmeade by cabepfir (Eileen Snape/Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape | G)
Summary: Catching his mother and Minerva together is definitely not what Severus needed.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Grimmauld Place after an unsafe full moon, Spring 1996 by upthehillart (Remus Lupin/Sirius Black | PG | art)

Resources:
• hd_prophet: January 17 Edition.
• freesiriusblack posted Remus Lupin's Werewolf Shifts (during 1971-1978). (Full calendar marking the times that Remus Lupin had to change into a werewolf during his Hogwarts years.)

Archive News:
• Organization of Transformative Works (AO3): Five Things: Q&A with Betsy Rosenblatt, Chair of the OTW's Legal Committee.

Essay/Meta:
• Victor wrote Why are Wizards So Gullible. (MuggleNet)
• Richa Venkatraman wrote The Horned Serpents of Hogwarts. (About the Ilvermorny Horned Serpent House) (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• New teaser trailer for Harry Potter mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. (planned to be launched Spring 2018)
• Sneak Peek at the new mobile roleplay game 'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery'. (video)
• Universal Studios Japan announces enhanced imagery and effects on 'Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey' ride. (More info here)

Searches:
• accio_hd_fics posted a search for Drarry fics with a fiercely protective Snape or Lucius (protective of Draco, that is, Drarry only).


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Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:

• "SpeakBeasty" Episode 53: Newt is a Bond Girl.

• All Five Fantastic Beasts Films Will Be Set in Different Cities.

• Will Credences True Identity Be Revealed.


Communities:

• femmefest FemmeFest 2018 Sign Up.

• hp_getlucky 2018 Prompting Post is now Open!.

• hp_getlucky 2018 Banners.

• hp_kinkfest HP Kinkfest Schedualing Emails Sent Out.

• hp_darkarts HP Horror Fest 2018.

• hp_shoreofangst SOA Fest 2018.

• hphet Prompting Closes in 9 Days!.

• rarepair_shorts Mod Post - AO3 Collection.


Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:

• hermione_smut posted the That's All Folks!.

• rarepair_shorts posted the Winter Exchange Reveals.


Hot Art:

• Head of Hufflepuff: Pomona Sprout by shadowycat (Pomona Sprout; G)
Summary:Pomona makes sure her charges remain warm and comfortable.

• Head of Slytherin: Severus Snape by shadowycat (Severus Snape; G)
Summary:Severus is kept busy providing potions for every need.

• Head of Gryffindor: Minerva McGonagall by shadowycat (Minerva McGonagall; G)
Summary:Minerva wraps gifts for those she cares about.

• Head of Ravenclaw: Filius Flitwick by shadowycat (Filius Flitwick; G)
Summary:Filius decorates the castle.

• A Peaceful Haven by shadowycat (Minerva McGonagall; G)

• A Much Calmer Sutra by sigune (Severus Snape & Minerva McGonagall; G)


Hot Rec:

• Bibliomancy by redsnake05 ( Irma Pince/Minerva McGonagall, Irma Pince/Helga Hufflepuff; PG, 12,500 words)
Summary:Irma Pince was called as Librarian to fulfil the vision of the Hogwarts Library. She's spent her life turning that vision into reality with the complicated magic of books. People are no less complicated.

• Ding Dong Merrily on High by delphipsmith (Everyone/everyone, sort of, but it's not as bad as that makes it sound; G, 6000 words)
Summary:The Hogwarts ghosts want to spread a little holiday cheer. Things do not go as planned.

• Making a List by therealsnape (Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape; PG, 7000 words)
Summary:See Title

• The Life and Loves of Filius H. Flitwick by purplefluffycat (Filius Flitwick/Albus Dumbledore, Filius Flitwick/Horace Slughorn, Filius Flitwick/Xenophilius Lovegood, Filius Flitwick/Minerva McGonagall(unrequited), OFGC (Original Female Goblin Character ;-) ); R, 40.000 words)
Summary:“'Filius’” she mused, regarding him again with those dark, unblinking eyes. “Son of both wizard and goblin. Inspiration to many. Friend to all.”
This is his story.

• 1, Bitter, 2. Sweet by kellychambliss (Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, Lily Evans, Eileen Snape, a couple of Malfoys, various Hogwarts staff (human and elf), portraits, and students. Plus a sentient book; PG-13, Wordcount 14500)
Summary:This book is the property of Severus Tobias Prince Snape, Slytherin

• Always, but Not Necessarily Forever by gingertart50 (Severus Snape/Minerva McGonagall, an Azkaban guard, an Azkaban inmate, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Pemmy and Loppy (Hogwarts elves), Filius Flitwick, Pomona Sprout, Poppy Pomfrey, Rubeus Hagrid, Horace Slughorn, Sybill Trelawney, portrait Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter; PG, 10.000 words)
Summary:Snape has been sentenced to ten years hard labour for his actions in the war, but either Hogwarts itself has other ideas, or someone is trying to cause trouble. An elf has died and other lives are threatened. Snape has to solve the mystery to regain his freedom (or as much freedom as he is likely to get.)

• How to Give Socks and Invluence Elves (and Pretty Professors) by alisanne (Severus Snape/Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa, Malfoy; PG, 8680 words)
Summary:When Professor Granger decides the Hogwarts house-elves deserve Christmas presents, it somehow ends up being Severus’ job to make it happen.


Fandom Recs:

• kitty_fic recced seven Harry Potter art.


Archive News:

• This Week in Fandom Volume 72.

• International Fanworks Day 2018 is Coming.


Essay/Meta:

• A Unified Theory of the Potterverse.

• Voldemort's Horcruxes Were So Unoriginal.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Nw Robert Galbraith Website Released as "Strike" Made Debut on BBC One.
• J.K. Rowling discusses writing "The Cuckoos Calling" BBC One TV Series Adaptation.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Emma Watson Named Most Influential Celebrity.
• Domhall Gleeson on the Pressures of Working on "Harry Potter".

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• SpeakBeasty Episode 44.
• Similar Moments in "Harry Potter" and "Fantastic Beasts" Films.
• "Fantastic Beasts" 2s New Casting Reveals Possible Ballroom Scene and More UK Aurors.
• "Fantastic Beasts" Stars Promote Lumos Fundraiser.

Communities:
• hd_erised posted Submission Information for the 2017 Fest.
• hp_nextgen_fest posted Headers.
• hd_owlpost Sign-ups are Open.
• hp_crossgenfest posted Some Notes About the Future of HP Cross Gen Fest.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_crossgenfest posted the Masterlist and Reveals.

Hot Art:
• Timeless by kiertorata (Hermione Granger/Lily Evans; NC-17)
Summary:Hermione had always been a resourceful witch.

Hot Rec:
• Unexpected Company by gracerene (Ron Weasley/Teddy Lupin; NC-17, 4,937 words)
Summary:Ron doesn’t really know what to do with his new bachelor status, or with himself at this rotten party, but the booze is good, and very free, and Teddy Lupin is turning out to be unexpectedly good company.

• Darling, Don't Think Twice by shiftylinguini (Harry Potter/Teddy Lupin; NC-17, 18,081 words)
Summary:Leaving the Aurors, and then England, after his divorce with Ginny was finalised was the best thing for Harry, and for Ginny, too ― but not for the godson who worshipped the ground he walked on. Now that he’s back, all Harry wants is to set up his own place, and to spend time with Teddy as he tries to fix their fractured relationship. Teddy, however, wants something else from Harry, and there’s only so many ways Harry can tell him no.

• Putting Out Fires (with Gasoline) by lq_traintracks (Harry Potter/Teddy Lupin; NC-17, 13,633 words)
Summary:Teddy stays with Harry for a summer to help him figure out his life, or maybe to figure out his own, or to seduce his godfather, or maybe to fall in love.

• The Company Ink by gryffindorj (Draco Malfoy/James Sirius Potter; NC-17, 9,380 words)
Summary:Why was Pansy always so god damned right?

• A Stroke of Luck by mindabbles (Draco Malfoy/James Sirius Potter; NC-17, 17,715 words)
Summary:James wants two things. A successful career as an Auror and the head of the Auror training department. His first assignment takes an unexpected turn and he’s on the way to getting both.

Fandom Recs:
• mywitch recced a Severus Snap/Hermione Granger fic.
• madeleone recced a Severus Snappe/Hermione Granger fic.

Essay/Meta:
• Dual Fandoms: Harry Potter, Buffy, and the Risk of Comparison.
• Newsflash: Owning More Merchandise Does Not Make You a Better Fan.
• Dumbledore's Army: Still Recruiting.

General Fandom News:
• Rumours of New Harry Potter Legos Coming 2018.
• Help Save Muggle Erumpents with the Fantastic Beasts Foundation.

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling UPDATE: Filming for the ‘Cormoran Strike’ Series Continues.


Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Alan Gilmore “Harry Potter” Art Director Shares Secrets of Wizarding World Hollywood.
• Emma Watson On the Reason She Chose Belle Over Cinderella.
• Emma Watson Enchanting New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Poster Unveiled!.
• Jason Isaacs attending Universal Orlando Resort's 2017 A Celebration of Harry Potter.
• Londoners, Prepare Yourself for the Ultimate “Potter” Marathon.
• Jason Issacs Joins the Schedule for A Celebration of Harry Potter.


Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Warwick Davis Fantastic Beasts & J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World documentary starring .(V
• 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' magical shed, Death Chamber VFX breakdown.(Video)
• How the Fantastic Beasts Came to Life On-Screen.
• The Curious Case of The Case of Beasts: Hidden Secrets Revealed! (Book Review).
• Johnny Depp Wins ‘Favorite Movie Icon’ at People’s Choice Awards.


Curse Child - Actors and News:
• EXCLUSIVE: Cursed Child Set Designer Shares Vision for The Ghostlight Project.


Pottermore News:
• Warner Bros Studio Tour, Pottermore tease possible Forbidden Forest/spiders expansion.


Communities:
• hp_mhealthfest posted Another Announcement: Prompting.
• dracotops_harry posted DTH FEST: This is NOT the Claiming Post - this is the Prompt List!.


Hot Art:
• Exploding Crackers by cabepfir @ hoggywartyxmas ( Remus Lupin, Severus Snape | G)
Summary:When the going gets tough, the tough get going


Hot Rec:
• Brotherly xxx by jean_doe_27 @ hoggywartyxmas (Albus Dumbledore, Aberforth Dumbledore | G | 2,8K)
Summary: Blood is thicker than water, and those two, however far apart in character, are still a family.

• A Term of Endearment by gingertart @ hoggywartyxmas
(Minerva, Severus, Albus Dumbledore, Filius Flitwick, Draco, Narcissa, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Poppy Pomfrey, Kingsley | PG | 12K)
Summary: Snape always wanted to be left in peace during the holidays, but when did he ever get what he wanted? Although maybe this Christmas, he’ll get what he actually needs.

• Seasons of Love by therealsnape @ hoggywartyxmas (Pomona Sprout/Aberforth Dumbledore | PG | 7K)
Summary: none given

• Hiring Defence Against the Dark Arts Teachers and Other Unforgivable Acts by alisanne @ hoggywartyxmas (Minerva, Severus, Albus Dumbledore, Remus, Fleur Delacour | PG | 3,6K)
Summary: Why is Defence Against the Dark Arts such a difficult teaching position to fill? Minerva has years to ponder that question.

• Reawakening by rayvynk2k @ hoggywartyxmas (Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Hagrid, Pomona Sprout, Irma Pince, Horace Slughorn, Filius Flitwick, Argus Filch, Neville Longbottom, Millicent Bulstrode, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger | G | 5,5K) Summary: The first Christmas after the War is approaching, and Snape is still in a coma.

• If This Dog Could Talk by tetleythesecond @ hoggywartyxmas (Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank/Aurora Sinistra | PG | 8,8K)
Summary: Bob has found a new home, but he also likes the neighbour up the hill.


Fandom Recs:
• nia_kantorka recced one Scorpius/James fic/art/podfic ().
• madeleone recced one Severus, Lily, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva fic (PG-13).
• too_dle_oo recced one Severus, Eileen, Tobias fic (PG-13).
• carpemermaid recced one Remus/Sirius fic (NC-17).
• ravenclawsquill recced one Hermione/Minerva fic (R).
• gracerene recced one Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• theimpossiblegl recced one Severus Snape art (?).


Resources:
• hd_prophet posted Wednesday, 18 January 2017..


Archive News:
• The OTW Needs Volunteers!.
• Help the Organization for Transformative Works by taking a Survey!.


General Fandom News:
• Take a Tour of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood.
• It’s a “Harry Potter” Party in Canterbury… and You’re Invited!.
• Universal Orlando Resort's 2017 A Celebration of Harry Potter full schedule of events.
• Coordinating Vintage-Style Covers for Beedle, Quidditch, and Beasts.
• Four Brand New Potterverse Books This Year!.


Have a Laugh:
• Vote: Which Wizard or Witch Would You Swear In?.


Searches:
• catreader posted a search for Creature au.



Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling Twitter Header: The Mystery Continues.
• J.K. Rowling Tweets of the Week.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Alumni Roundup: New Year’s Goals and Resolutions.
• Jason Isaacs Talks Life and Career: Look Out for Others and Look Out for Good Material.
• Emma Watson on Falling in Love With Belle.
• Bonnie Wright Will Appear at Salt Lake City Comic Con 2017.
• Matt Lewis in Photos From ‘Into Film’ Event.
• Natalie Tena Shares Her Thoughts on Tonks’ Wardrobe.
• Matthew Lewis' Wizarding world memories leading up to A Celebration of Harry Potter.
• Matthew Lewis Talks ‘Potter’ in New Interview.
• Evanna Lynch Takes a Break From Conventions to Push Herself as an Artist.
• Are You an Extreme 'Harry Potter' Fan?.
• Feeling Festive at Hogwarts in the Snow.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Zoe Kravitz discusses 'Fantastic Beasts' audition process, Newt & Leta's relationship.
• Zoe Kravitz Discusses her Role as Leta Lestrange.
• Newt and Leta: Zoe Kravitz Talks About Their “Complex Relationship”.
• Eddie Redmayne fans have joined with the Motor Neurone Disease Association for a birthday fundraiser throughout the month of January to honor Eddie.

Communities:
• hp_getlucky posted: Prompting is Open!
• hp_crossgenfest posted 2017 HP Cross Gen Fest Timeline & New Mod.
• serpentinelion posted Two Fests at Serpentinelion [polls].
• hprarefest posted Fest 2017: Banned Pairings, updated list.
• snape_potter posted 2017 Fest Schedule at Snape_Potter.
• hp_goldenage posted: Salt and Pepper Fest 2017: One Month to Go.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_unfaithful posted the December (2012) Pseudo-Advent Calendar Festlet: Masterlist.
• rarepair_shorts posted the Winter Exchange Masterlist/Reveals.

Hot Art:
• Great Balls of Snow by sigune @ hoggywartyxmas (in order of appearance: Filius Flitwick, Rolanda Hooch, Pomona Sprout, Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank, Poppy Pomfrey, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, G)
Summary: Hogwarts is decked in snow. Why does nobody want to play?

• An Excellent Choice! by shadowycat @ hoggywartyxmas (Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape, PG-13)
Summary: Minerva gives Severus a Christmas gift sure to keep them both warm throughout the holidays... "Which position would you like to try first?" "Oh, yes, an excellent choice!"

Hot Rec:
• On Open Wings by dicta_contrion @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco, PG-13, 14,5K)
Summary: Answers don't just fall from the sky, but sometimes birds do. When one almost knocks Harry off his feet, he’s got to save it. If Draco is the only one who can help, well. That’s really entirely irrelevant.

• Love Hides in Familiar Faces by delphipsmith @ hoggywartyxmas (Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, Horace Slughorn, Filius Flitwick; G, 4,5K)
Summary: none given

• Butterscotch Mountain by lash_larue @ hoggywartyxmas (Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank, Rolanda Hooch; PG-13, 2,2K)
Summary: Wilhelmina needs help, and Rolanda proves to be a good and durable friend.

• Through the Spiral of the Years by mmadfan @ hoggywartyxmas (Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape; PG; 5K)
Summary: Minerva remembers Christmases past, joys and sorrows, love and loss. Memories lead to memories of memories and then back to the present.

• Brotherly xxx by jean_doe_27 @ hoggywartyxmas (Albus Dumbledore, Aberforth Dumbledore; G; 2,8K)
Summary: Blood is thicker than water, and those two, however far apart in character, are still a family.

Fandom Recs:
• themightyflynn recced one Snape, Marauders (gen) art.
• too_dle_oo recced one Snape (gen) art.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• ravenclawsquill recced one Ginny/Astoria fic.
• digthewriter recced one Neville/Charlie fic.
• carpemermaid recced one Remus/Sirius fic.
• digthewriter recced one Neville/Charlie fic.
• digthewriter recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• potteresque_ire recced nine Harry/Draco fics.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 15th.
• hd_prophet: Monday 16th.
• quibbler_report: Thursday-Sunday, January 12-15.
• capitu posted 2016 Harry Potter Fests Masterlists.

Archive News:
• International Fanfwords Day 2017 Is Coming.

Essay/Meta:
• Spell-Breakers: Can Racing Booms Break Glass.
• Dramione Character Traps: Ron Weasley.

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a search for Spoiled Draco.
• Last days! dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Roxanne Weasley.

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling Additional Cast Announced for “Cormoran Strike Series”.
• J.K. Rowling is Still the Queen of Literature.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Rupert Grint in new look at 'Urban Myths: A Brand New Collection of Comedies' series.(Video)
• Adrian Rawlins The East Riding Theatre Welcomes Artistic Director.
• Harry Potter film extras cast in J.K. Rowling's 'The Cormoran Strike Mysteries' drama.
• Role Call: Ringing In the New Year!.
• James & Oliver Phelps to attend Harry Potter: The Exhibition in The Netherlands open.(Video)
• Emma Watson Lends Voice to Help Give Books to Children in Need.
• Michael Gambon New Poster and Clip of ‘Viceroy’s House’ Released.
• David Tennant Narrates Wildlife Series for BBC.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Stuart Craig Production Designer Up For Art Directors Guild Award.
• 'Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them' nominated for 3 Make-Up Artists Guild Awards.
• ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Receives Five BAFTA Nominations.
• Warner Bros. Releases Unedited “Fantastic Beasts” Posters!.
• Top Five “Fantastic Beasts” Moments.

Communities:
• hprarefest posted Community Poll.
• dracotops_harry posted DTH 2017: This is the Prompting Post!.
• dracotops_harry posted DTH Fest: The Prompt List (constantly updating).
• hp_getlucky posted Announcing the 2017 HP Get Lucky Fest!.
• dracotops_harry posted The DTH Community and Fest has a New Co-Mod!.
• hd_owlpost posted Mod Post: Fest Update!.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• sceasleycest posted the And that's a wrap!.

Hot Art:
• Make the Darkness Fade Away by anemonen (Harry/Draco | NC-17)
Summary:Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the lights.
- Albus Dumbledore

Hot Rec:
• Lift Your Open Hand by firethesound (Harry/Draco | NC-17 | 18,752)
Summary:With Draco Malfoy as his assigned partner for the next six weeks of Auror training, Harry had been prepared for things to go poorly. But getting themselves accidentally bonded to each other in the first twenty minutes of their very first assignment seemed going above and beyond, even for them.

Fandom Recs:
• nia_kantorka recced one Scorpius/Albus art (PG).
• madeleone recced one Severus/Hermione fic (R).
• too_dle_oo recced three Severus Snape art (G).
• gracerene recced one Draco/Harry fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• quibbler_report posted The Quibbler Report -- Sunday-Wednesday, 8-11 January 2017.

Archive News:
• Five Things ChelseaIBelieve Said.

General Fandom News:
• Volunteer Sign-Ups for US Quidditch Cup 10 Now Available.

Searches:
• catreader posted a search for Geroge/Draco/Fred, Draco/Fred or Draco/George?.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Ralph Fiennes cast for upcoming Holmes and Watson comedy.
• Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley) returns to television as Father Brown.
• Looking Back on the casting of the Harry Potter movies (Harry, Ron, Hermione).
• New Videos on special effects in Deathly Hallows.
• Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) to star in teen sci-fi romance The Space Between Us.
• Emma Watson reshoots scenes with Tom Hanks for upcoming tech thriller The Circle.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Christine Jones, the Cursed Child set designer, leads the theater initiative The Ghostlight Project. The project will be launched January 19, 2017, 5.30 pm in each time-zone.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Video: VFX reel of visual and graphics effects of scene in the Goldstein sisters' apartment in Fantastic Beasts.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt #174 (due on or before January 14): Snape and his "ferocious, anguished face.", “Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.” ― Samuel Lover, Rory O'More and Explanations.

Communities:
• firewhiskeyfic announced the Firewhiskey Fic Inauguration Edition on January 20, 2017.
• hp_darkages posted about plans for the community (Dark LDWS, Flash Collab Fest and much more).
• Prompting is open for the first HP Pregnancy Fest at hp_bunintheoven.
• hprarefest announced the 2017 HP Rare Pairings Fest (Prompting starts January 20).
• Kinky Kristmas' Wacky Fest Statistics.
• dracotops_harry announced the 2017 Draco tops Harry Fest and posted the Fest Rules. (Prompting starts January 11.)
• lucissa has a new Mod and a Poll!
• rs_small_gifts announced the start of Bonus Round.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• smutty_claus posted the Smutty Claus 2016 Masterlist.
• Kink Kristmas posted the Final Message and 2016 Artist and Author Reveals Masterlist.
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt #173 Masterlist.
• rs_small_gifts posted the Week 6 Round-up.

Hot Art:
• Friday Nights at Grimmauld Place by anon at hd_erised (Harry/Draco; PG)
Summary: According to wizarding law, any change Harry makes to the ancestral home of the Blacks must first be approved by one of the bloodline. Luckily, Draco Malfoy is more than happy to step in- it's getting him to leave that's the trick.
• Rainy Days and Grimoires by anon at hd_erised (Harry/Draco; PG)
Summary: Draco unabashedly uses Harry as a pack mule for transporting all his heavy, fancy, weighty books.

Hot Rec:
• The Loathly Worm by anon at hd_erised (Harry/Draco | NC-17 | 12,000 words)
Summary: When Draco Malfoy is forced to go undercover among the remaining Death Eaters in the aftermath of the war, the last person he expects to find there is Harry Potter.
• And, On the Other Side, A Welcoming Voice by anon at hd_erised (Harry/Draco | PG | 39,000 words)
Summary: For twenty years, the official history has told readers that Harry Potter died at the Battle of Hogwarts. The next edition is going to require some significant revisions.

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced four Severus Snape Dark Mark works of art.
• themightyflynn recced two works of art: Lucius/Severus (R) and Lucius & pimp cane (G) art.
• who_la_hoop recced 5 works of Harry/Draco art (G, 3xPG, NC-17) and one Scorpius/Albus work of art (NC-17).
• sassy_cissa recced two Harry/Draco fics (NC-17, PG).

Searches:
• ^{Ending Soon} dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Roxanne Weasley.

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from January 8 to 14 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from December 31 to January 7.

Discussions:
• hprarefest posted Discussion #18: Which pairings constitute a rare pairing?

General Fandom News:
• OTW: Guest Post by Smitha Milla on her research using natural language processing to reveal patterns in fanfiction texts and feedback.
• snowflake_challenge posted Day 1 through Day 8 Fannish Challenges.

Participate:
• The Harry Potter Hook-Up Map Project needs your help. (Drarry and WolfStar only for now.)


Community Spotlight:
♥ lucissa – The Good Ship Icicle: Lord and Lady Malfoy
A fan community for the pairing of Lucius Malfoy/Narcissa Black Malfoy. The community exists since 2004. Take the Poll about new community activities.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling Tweets Clue to Upcoming Work!.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Jason Isaac New Year’s Promo for ‘A Cure for Wellness’ Released.
• Dobby Pops into Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.
• Emma Watson promotes Disney's Magic of Storytelling books charity campaign with PSA.(Video)
• Gary Oldman Talks ‘Darkest Hour’ in “Off the Record”.
• David Tennant ‘Mad to Be Normal’ to Feature in Glasgow Film Festival.
• Warwick Davis Shares Memories of Carrie Fisher.
• Emma Watson Narrates Video for Disney Campaign.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• People’s Choice Nominees Round-Up!.
• ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Nominated for Casting Award!.
• New Info and Cover for Updated “Fantastic Beasts” Textbook Revealed!.
• 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' book re-release to include 6 new creatures.(Photos)
• Stuart Craig 'Fantastic Beasts' nominated for Art Directors Guild Awards.
• Eddie Redmayne Happiest of Birthdays!.

Curse Child - Actors and News:
• 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' cast share their favourite moments from 2016. (Video)
• Sonia Friedman Tops “Stage” 100 Theater Power List.

Prompt Challenges:
• mixandmatch100 posted Prompt 01: Resolution.

Communities:
• dramionelove posted Info & Rules.
• hd_erised posted 2016 H/D Erised Stats!.
• hp_shoreofangst posted [Mod-Post:] Fest- Announcement!.
• hp_mhealthfest posted Announcement.
• hd_storyroom posted H/D Storyroom Monthly Recs: Signups!.
• one_bad_man posted Mod Post: Ready or not, here I come....
• lupin_snape posted January 9: Severus' birthday!.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• daily_deviant posted the Kinky Kristmas 2016 Pre-Reveals Masterlist.
• mini_fest posted the Mini Fest Anonymous Masterlist!.

Hot Art:
• Tea Time by Anon @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco | PG-13)
Summary:Because life has a habit of conspiring against him, Harry finds himself on a weekend away with Malfoy. The fact he can’t forget that one, searing kiss is definitely going to be a problem.
• Breakfast Is For Eating In by Anon @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco | NC-17)
Summary:
morning sunshine
warm skin
coffee lips
breakfast is for eating in.

Hot Rec:
• Christmas at the Dog and Duck by Anon @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco | NC-17 | 9,200)
Summary:Because life has a habit of conspiring against him, Harry finds himself on a weekend away with Malfoy. The fact he can’t forget that one, searing kiss is definitely going to be a problem.
• No Want of Motive by Anon @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco | NC-17 | 28,500)
Summary:Draco’s side business requires him to know the hidden motivations of those he’s dealing with. When a chance encounter with Potter gives him a fascinating glimpse into the boy hero’s motivations, he can’t help but try to exploit his new insight. Featuring flirting, friendship, fantasies, furious denial, half-hearted denial, loss of denial, and a surprising paucity of puns.

Fandom Recs:
• madeleone recced one Hermione/Severus fic (PG).
• gracerene recced one Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• theimpossiblegl recced one Snape/Ginny drabble (M).
• kellychambliss recced two Severus/Minerva, Remus & Severus art (PG-13 & G).
• nia_kantorka recced one Harry/Scorpius fic (R).

Resources:
• quibbler_report posted Monday - Tuesday, January 2 - 3, 2017.
• hd_prophet posted Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
• hd_prophet posted Thursday, January 5, 2017.

Essay/Meta:
• Three Similarities Between Molly Weasley and the Muggle Behind Her.

General Fandom News:
• Knight Bus added to Warner Bros. ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Mobile Game!.
• Universal Studios Hollywood Closes Gates for First Time in History.
• Giveaway: Win a Subscription to Loot For Her from Loot Wear!.
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban illustrated book reportedly out Oct. 3, 2017.

Have a Laugh:
• Five Situations Where a Niffler Would Be Useful.

Nifty:
• “Harry Potter” Trivia Quiz.
• Frame Your Profile Pic With Your Hogwarts House!



Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling: Lumos Posts Christmas Message from J.K. Rowling.
• J.K. Rowling: Urges Support for Lumos in Christmas Message.
• J.K. Rowling Contributes to “Love Is Love” Orlando Tribute Anthology.
• J.K. Rowling Contributes “Harry Potter” Quote to Comic Book Tribute.
• J.K. Rowling reveals Grindelwald was Seer in 'Fantastic Beasts', Harry Potter series.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Ten Times Daniel Radcliffe Inspired Our Fashion Goals.
• Your Wizard Rock Christmas Playlist.
• ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ Coming to the Stage.
• Miriam Margolyes [Professor Sprout] Performs Dickens’ Women.
• Harry Potter Fan Bana al-Abed Has Been Safely Evacuated from Aleppo.
• Seattle's Gingerbread Hogwarts.
• Harry Potter star David Thewlis [Remus Lupin] cast in Fargo.
• Milwaukee Symphony’s ‘Harry Potter’ Show a Success Despite Blizzard.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Fogler's Favourite Fantastic Beast.
• “SpeakBeasty” Episode 26: “The Importance of Being Credence”.
• Why Christmas Is Vital to the Future Success of “Fantastic Beasts”.
• Fantastic Forceful Films: Common Elements in Fantastic Beasts and Rogue One.
• Fantastic Beasts Screenplay Now Available in Accessible Format.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' film screenplay available in large print for dyslexic readers.
• 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' box office: $200M+ in U.S., $700M+ overall.
• When Did Grindelwald’s Search for an Obscurial Begin?

Communities:
• hp_bunintheoven announced the first ever Pregnancy Fest.
• interhouse_fest posted Quick Note.
• rt_morelove posted Twelfth Night Tales: Rules and Guidelines and Prompt List.
• hoggywartyxmas posted: Invitation.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• slythindor100 posted the 25 Days of H/D Recap #2 to include days 11 to 17.
• smutty_claus posted the Sunday Recap, Dec 12 to Dec 17.
• rs_small_gifts posted the Week 3 Round Up.
• dhr_advent posted the Advent 2016 Round-up #2.

Hot Art:
• Farmer Granger and the Most Glorious Cock by anon @ sshg_giftfest (Snape/Granger, M)

Hot Rec:
• Five Weddings and a Potions Accident by anon @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco; NC-17, 19,5K)
Summary: In which Harry thinks he’s a playboy, everyone else knows better, and Hermione will kill Seamus if Ron tries to collect on that bet.

• A Ghost in the Garden by anon @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco; NC-17, 27,1K)
Summary: That night Draco dreams, and he is the ghost in his garden. He is both silvered figment and his own solid and flesh face pressing against the window, watching. Spinning and spun, haunting and haunted. Turned and turning, an open mouth with no sound.

• Bound To You by anon @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco; NC-17, 28,1K))
Summary: Hag magic is capricious and unruly, and Harry and Draco are bound to stay by each other’s side until they can solve the riddle. In between long car trips, misty rain, and midnight star charts, they begin to understand each other.

• The Full Four Seasons by anon @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco; NC-17, 49,1K)
Summary: Draco Malfoy just wants a quiet life. He has a successful business, a lovely wife, and a delightfully horrible circle of friends. He’s fine. Or, he was fine until Harry Potter thundered into his life with all the subtlety of a blast-ended skrewt and turned everything on its head. Now he’s beginning to wonder if ‘fine’ is enough, after all.

Fandom Recs:
• mywitch recced one Hermione/Severus fic.
• blithelybonny recced one Harry/Draco art.
• lq_traintracks recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• kitty_fic recced one Hermione/Severus art.
• kitty_fic recced one Harry/Draco art.

Resources:
• hd_prophet : Sunday 18th.
• quibbler_report: 16 – 18 December 2016.
• potterfests's Schedule of Upcoming Events
in the Harry Potter Fandom: From 18 December - 24 December 2016.

Nifty:
• House turned into magic school inspired by Hogwarts.

Searches:
• Last days! dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Roxanne Weasley.

Community Spotlight:
♥ rt_morelove: a community that aims to give ‘a little more love’ to the characters of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks, by way of events designed to attract new fics and art. rt_morelove is hosting a winter holiday fest: Twelfth Night Tales, and posting is open!

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling Reveals Gellert Grindelwald Is An Occlumens!.
• J.K. Rowling explains how 'Fantastic Beasts' Graves blocked off Queenie's Legilimency.
• J.K. Rowling reveals 'Fantastic Beasts' Tina, Queenie, Jacob's Ilvermorny Houses.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Warwick Davis in Snow White.
• Michael Gambon Among Star-Studded Cast of “Viceroy’s House”.
• Ralph Fiennes One of Featured Performers at Charity Event–Win Tickets!.
• Kenneth Branagh stars in trailer for Nolan’s WWII action thriller, ‘Dunkirk’.
• David Tennent in final series of Broadchurch.
• Robbie Coltrane Drama “National Treasure” Coming to Hulu.
• Timothy Spall Wins for “Stanley–A Man of Variety”.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Sam Clemmett Visits Student Actors.
• Stuart Craig Production Designer Talks “Fantastic Beasts”.
• ‘Fantastic Beasts’ crosses $200 million mark!.
• Fantastic Beasts Sequel Plot Summary Revealed!
• We Now Know the Goldsteins’ – and Their Creator’s! – Ilvermorny Houses.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• mini_fest posted the Mini Fest Week #2.

Hot Art:
• His Apprentice by zigadenus (implied Severus/Hermione | G)
Summary:None provided

Hot Rec:
• The Game Played Right by Anon (Scorpius/Albus Severus, Scorpius/Teddy, James/Teddy | NC-17 | 3,350)
Summary:Two glasses of Firewhisky and Scorpius Malfoy will be just about anyone’s.

Fandom Recs:
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• theimpossiblegl recced one Bill/Lucius fic (NC-17).
• madeleone recced one Severus/Hermione fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
• hd_prophet posted Wednesday, 14 December 2016.
• hd_prophet posted Thursday, December, 15, 2016.
• quibbler_report posted December 12 - 13, 2016.

Archive News:
• Five Things Nele Noppe Said.

Essay/Meta:
• Obliviated.
• Not All Fantastic Beasts are Fictional

General Fandom News:
• Harry Potter & Hogwarts Houses-themed winter down coats available from Warner Bros.. (Photos)
• Experience the Harry Potter Score in a Film and Symphony Combined Event.
• Handwritten Beedle the Bard Manuscript Sells for $468,000.
• Remember When We Said It Was the End of an Era?.

Searches:
• Libre posted a search for Drarry recs.
• howcanifreeyouposted a search for General Draco fic search.
• Last days! dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Roxanne Weasley.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling's 'Tales of Beedle the Bard' sold for £370,000, partly donated to Lumos.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Hermione Granger Named No. 1 Best Female Character.
• J.K. Rowling and Julie Walters Make 'Most Inspirational Over 50' list.
• Handwritten Tales of Beedle the Bard up for Auction.
• How a Rwandan Refugee Found Family with Emma Thompson.
• Ralph Finnes Makes a "Splash".
• Maggie Smith to be Featured in Tricycle Theatre.
• Trailer for Jason Isaacs New Series "the OA".
• Imelda Staunton (Umbridge), Timothy Spall (Wormtail) Rom-Con Begins Filming.
• Daniel Radcliffe Cover Shoots & Commitment to Nude Scenes.
• Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick) Rogue One Details Revealed.
• Leta Lestrange and Severus Snape: A Slytherin Connection, a Slytherin Fate?

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Six Places You Wouldn't Want a Niffler with You.
• Amazon Reveals Fantastic Beasts Pre-Order Deals.
• Five "Fantastic Beasts" Questions I Have.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' tie-in book reveals reason for Newt Scamander's Hogwarts expulsion.
• “MuggleNet Academia” Lesson 56: “Fantastic Beasts and North America – A Study of Eugenics”.
• Fantastic Christmas List: "Fantastic Beasts" Items for Under the Tree.
• The Singing Goblin in 'Fantastic Beasts'.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Cursed Child, Fantastic Beasts Original Screenplay & Jim Kay’s Chamber of Secrets top Best-Seller lists.

Pottermore News:
• Magical Moments With Harry Potter Fans, An Interview With Pottermore’s Social Media Manager.

Prompt Challenges:
• slythindor100 posted 25 Days of H/D, Traditional Prompt 12 & Prompt 13.
• draco100 posted Prompt 7: A stroke of luck.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• draco100 posted the Roundup Post: Prompt 6.
• rs_small_gifts posted the Week 2 Round Up.
• slythindor100 posted the 25 Days of H/D Recap Dec 1st through 10th.
• interhouse_fest posted the 2016 Masterlist.

Hot Art:
• Warm Christmas Magic by anon @ mini_fest (Minerva, G)
Summary:There's powerful magic in a mug of Hot Chocolate!

Fandom Recs:
• kitty_fic recced one Harry/Draco art.
• candamira recced three Harry/Draco (2), Draco/Neville fics.
• gracerene recced one Charlie/Harry fic.
• this_bloody_cat recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• capitu recced five multi-ship, rare pair (slash) fics (4) and art (1).
• mywitch recced one Minerva/Severus fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• kitty_fic recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• gracerene recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• blithelybonny recced one Harry/Draco art.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 11.
• hd_prophet: Monday 12.
• smirkingcat posted at hd_writers: Monday Resources XX.
• quibbler_report: 9-11 December.

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a search for Cousin Draco.
• bottom_draco posted a search for Draco Centric.
• Last days! dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Roxanne Weasley.

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• David Yates confirmed that Fantastic Beasts sequel will take place in Paris, France.

Communities:
• smutty_claus posted about reminder emails and a call for pinch-hitters.
• bill_ficathon posted about Claiming and Fest Promotion. The Claiming Post is here!
• Submissions for hp_halloween are due today.
• Submissions for the 2016 sirius_black Fest are due today .
• rs_small_gifts posted a Reminder that Claiming starts 11 am Easter time on Sunday, October 30.
• one_bad_man posted the Friday Sign-up Post for another week of Lucius and Snape recs (at the time of posting only Monday is still looking for a reccer).

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_hurtfest posted the Reveals and Masterlist.

Hot Art:
• Lost Socks and Sealing Charms by anonymous at rs_games (Remus/Sirius; R; art, 36 panel comic)
Summary: In which James loses his lucky socks, Remus and Sirius do nothing of any use, and Peter really needs to find himself new friends.

Searches:
• accio_hd_fics posted a search for elemental!Draco fics. (Drarry only)


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling: Pottermore Releases a Trio of E-books.
• J.K. Rowling confirms "No Novels This Year.
• J.K. Rowling reveals McGonagall, Slughorn's Battle of Hogwarts involvement, animagi.
• J.K. Rowling: Buy Tickets to the Los Angeles Premiere & After Party of Fantastic Beasts.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Harry Potter Cast Round Up: The Flash, Game of Thrones, and More.
• Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid): National Treasure and the Issue of Historical Sex Abuse.
• See Rupert Grint on Set of New Series, ‘Snatch’.
• Harry Potter Film Concert Series Silicon Valley & San Diego venues & dates announced.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Ezra Miller on Juggling Two Major Roles at Once.

Pottermore News
• J.K. Rowling's new Harry Potter supplementary books, Pottermore Presents, now online.

Prompt Challenges:
• hd_fluff posted September Prompt: the language of tea.

Communities:
• hd_erised posted: Submission Information for the 2016 Fest.
• hd_fan_fair reminds you Submissions are due September 18th.
• hptimetravel posted Stats for Time Travel's 2016 Fest.
• smutty_claus reminds you Sign-ups open until September 7th.
• snape_potter reminds you: Claiming for Secret Snarry Swap continues through September 18th.
• hoggywartyxmas announced 2016 Fest Timeframe.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hptimetravel posted the Anonymous Masterlist.
• rarepair_shorts posted the Summer Wishlist Event Masterlist.
• sshg_smut posted the SS/HG Smut Fest 2016 Master List & Reveal.

Hot Art:
• Mermaid Pearls by mywitch (Severus Snape/Hermione Granger, NSFW)
Summary: Severus and Hermione do a good deed and are given a naughty gift in return.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• To Dwell on Dreams by _melodic_ (Harry/Draco; PG-13, 1,100 words)
Summary: No, this was not reality. Not this Potter standing here with disgust and pity spread across his face, staring helplessly at a deteriorating Draco. The truth lay in that dusty room, within that majestic mirror. There was the proper Harry Potter, with his broad smile and strong hands that he could never seem to keep off Draco.

Fandom Recs:
• mywitch recced one Severus/Hermione fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• saibaslap recced one Severus/Harry fic.
• alisanne recced three multi-ship fics (2: Regulus/Sirius, Ginny/Luna) and art (1: Gen – Remus/Harry).

Resources:
• smirkingcat posted Monday Resources XIII.
• quibbler_report: Sunday-Sunday, 28 August-4 September 2016.
• hd_prophet: Sunday 4th September.

Essay/Meta:
• bookshop: The Harry Potter universe still can't translate its gay subtext to text. It's a problem..

Searches:
• snarryficfind posted a search for Serious angst recs (with happy ending).

Community Spotlight:
♥ lupin_snape: This is a community for the discussion and adoration of the relationship between Severus Snape and Remus Lupin of the Harry Potter fandom. Fiction, art, icons, photo manipulations, essays, color bars, discussion, recommendations, thematic lists, and any other post pertaining to both Snape and Lupin are allowed. lupin_snape is hosting a Summer Fest and is posting right now, ending on September 30th.

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Happy (belated) 40th Birthday Percy Weasley! [August 22nd]

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling hints toward another Comoran Strike Novel on Twitter.
• J.K. Rowling newly-revealed illustrations feature Snape, Peeves & Quidditch scenes.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Daniel Radcliffe Speaks Out Against Racism & Donald Trump in ‘Imperium’ Interview.
• Happy Birthday, Percy Weasley!
• Rupert Grint set to star in & executive produce new 'Snatch' digital 10-part series.
• Tom Felton on Joining 'The Flash'.

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child:
• Ben Affleck, Margot Robbie, more visit 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' plays.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• 10+ Hi-Res 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' film promos & stills released.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted: Prompt 154.
• akatnamedeaster is hosting a You Can Draw Challenge (from 8/22 – 8/27).

Communities:
• hp_darkarts announced: HP Back to School Commentfest 2016 and HP Horror fest 2017.
• hp_darkarts posted Community Policy: Cursed Child.
• hd_tropes posted H/D Tropes fest Guessing Poll.
• rarepair_shorts posted: Mod Post: Not long to go.
• sirius_black reminds you: Prompting closes August 24th.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• severus_snape posted the 2016 Summer of Severus Comment fest Masterlist.
• hptimetravel posted the Week 1 Round Up.
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt 153 Masterlist.
• hd_tropes posted the Anonymous Masterlist.
• hp_crossgenfest posted the Anonymous Masterlist.

Hot Art:
• Epiphany by anon at hp_crossgenfest (Kingsley/Ron, NC-17 - NSFW)
Summary: Kingsley is more than happy to help a friend expand his horizons.

• such beautiful dreams of violence by anon at hp_crossgenfest (Harry/Teddy, NC-17 - NSFW)
Summary: "Harry has to punish Teddy. He spanks him. (…)" Or, the aftermath of that.

• Welcome to Victoire's by anon at hp_crossgenfest (Draco/Albus Severus, PG)
Summary: It’s time for a trim, which should be uneventful, but Albus is an incorrigible flirt, Victoire despairs of her baby cousin, and Draco would be feeling far more in control if he could just stop blushing.

Hot Rec:
• Sizzle and Boil by anon at hp_crossgenfest (Molly Weasley/Seamus Finnigan, NC-17, 1,2K)
Summary: Oh Merlin, this was one of Ron's little friends… and he's fucking her on her kitchen table.

Fandom Recs:
• _melodic_ recced [three] multi-ship, crossgen fics.
• birdsofshore recced [four] Harry/Draco (3), Draco/Al (1) fics and arts.
• toblass recced [one] Lucius, Severus art.
• themightyflynn recced [one] Lucius/Percy fic.
• josephinestone recced [one] Harry/Draco art.
• josephinestone recced [one] Harry/Draco art.
• teddyradiator recced [one] Severus/Hermione fic.
• capitu recced [eight] multi-ship, crossgen fics (5) and arts (3).
• blithelybonny recced [one] Harry/Draco fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 21st, August.
• potterfests: Schedule of Upcoming Events from 21 – 27 August.
• quibbler_report: Saturday-Saturday, 13-20 August.
• sshp_prophet: August 14 - August 20.
• hd_writers: Monday Resources XII.
• hd_prophet: Monday, 22nd August.

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a search for arsehole!Draco.
• hp_ficsearch posted a search for AU Drarry Fics.

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Ralph Fiennes admits who told him to take Voldemort role, Daniel Radcliffe's fear.
• Harry Potter Young Adult Cast Round Up.
• Harry Potter Adult Cast Acting Round Up #2.
• Harry Potter Adult Cast Acting Round Up #1.
• Daniel Radcliffe in new trailer for 'Imperium', talks Harry Potter & current films.
• Evanna Lynch & Katie Leung get sorted into Ilvermorny Wizarding School Houses.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Fogler “Fantastic Beasts” talks co-stars on Pottermore!.
• Dan Fogler 'Fantastic Beasts' recounts meeting costar Alison Sudol for first time.

Curse Child News:
• 'Cursed Child' Lumos gala performance with J.K. Rowling intro releases more tickets.

Prompt Challenges:
• hd_fluff posted July Prompt: Unexpected Gift.
• dmhgchallenge posted July Prompt

Communities:
• hp_crossgenfest posted MOD NOTE.
• hp_nextgen_fest posted 2016 Fest Banners.
• hd_fanart posted 5 More Days to Prompt for H/D Fanart Fest 2016!.
• hd_writers posted 100 Words Game!.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_podfic_fest posted the Weekly Round-Up 3.

Hot Art:
• Everlasting by 8c at hprarefest (Ginny/Pansy, G, art)
Summary: Ginny and Pansy as a happy couple
• Flowers by 8c at hprarefest (Ginny/Luna, G, art)
Summary: It's hard to tell your best friend that you're in love with them.

Hot Rec:
• When the Night Falls by writcraft at hprarefest (Sirius/James, Remus/Harry, Scorpius/Albus, NC-17, 6600)
Summary: Over the course of 50 years, three generations of Potters experience love and loss beneath the bright lights of London’s gay bars.

Fandom Recs:
• llaeyro recced three multi-ship fics.
• jax_withoutmoon recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• mywitch recced one Lucius fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• madeleone recced one Lucius/Hermione/Severus fic (NC-17).
• woldy recced one Tonks/Fleur art (G).
• woldy recced one Ginny/Luna, Ginny/Pansy fic (M).

Resources:
• quibbler_report posted Friday-Wednesday, 1-6 July 2016.
• hd_prophet posted Monday, July 4, 2016.

Archive News:
• WALKING THE PLANK ANNOUCEMENT.

General Fandom News:
• leviosa2016 posted Countdown to Leviosa: Shop Magical Wares at Con.
• Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour announces breakfast at Hogwarts in August.
• leviosa2016 posted At Green Valley Ranch for Leviosa and have a large group looking for dinner?.
• Harry Potter Film Concert Series & orchestra coming to Costa Mesa, CA in November.
• Harry Potter UK publishers Bloomsbury announce Wizarding World park sweepstakes.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling releasing 4 new 'Magic in North America' history stories this week.
• J.K. Rowling released: History of Magic in North America, Lesson 1: Native American Magic.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Matthew Lewis talks BBC's 'Happy Valley', Rupert Grint, 'Ripper Street' cancelled.

Communities:
• hp_podfic_fest posted Timeline for the 2016 Podfic Fest and Author Sign-ups are open!
• sshg_giftfest posted: Prompting Opens Soon.
• hp_drizzle posted: Fest Timeline and Rules and Guidelines for the 2016 HP Drizzle Fest.
• rarepair_shorts posted: Hello from your new Mods.
• lupin_snape posted: Mooney pawprints are coming in celebration of Remus's Birthday, March 10th.

Hot Art:
• Passing the Trowel by anon @ hp_goldenage (Gen: Pomona Sprout and Neville Longbottom, G)
Summary:Professor Sprout is retiring as the Herbology teacher and is training Neville to replace her.

Hot Rec:
• Love and Other Forms of Chaos by anon @ hp_goldenage (Hermione/Millicent, NC-17, 7,6K)
Summary: "In the space between chaos and shape there was another chance." ~Jeanette Winterson

• Until Death Comes by anon @ hp_goldenage (Gen: Fred, George, PG-13, 5K)
Summary: There is a price to pay for second chances, and some decisions can't be unmade...

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Different Life by digthewriter (Snape/Draco; Snape/Harry/Draco; R, 1K)
Summary: After the war, Severus expected to lead a quiet life. That was before both Draco and Potter moved in with him at Spinner's End.

Resources:
• quibbler_report: Thursday-Sunday, 3-6 March 2016.

General Fandom News:
• leviosa2016: Something Special is coming on March 9th.

Nifty:
• 20 Of Harry Potter’s Classmates: Where Are They Now?

Searches:
• Last Chance: dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Viktor Krum.


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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling reveals name of U.S. Wizarding School mentioned in 'Fantastic Beasts'

Pottermore News:
• Wizarding School Maps

Harry Potter - Actors and Movies:
• UPDATE: Live Stream Available for Panels at A Celebration of Harry Potter 2016
• Opening Ceremony Reveals North American Wizarding School Details and More!
• Harry Potter Facebook Interview with Potter Cast, Fantastic Beasts and MORE!

Communities:
• snape_potter: The Clock is Ticking...
• hp_shoreofangst: [Mod-Post] Please put questions, suggestions, statements here:
• serpentinelion: H/D Glompfest - Call for Extra Gifts from Authors and Artists

Hot Art:
• Chill in the Air by akatnamedeaster at mini_fest (Severus - ART - G)
Summary: After his death, Severus Snape finds himself conscripted into a new role.
• A Snapely Christmas by shadowycat at mini_fest (Severus - ART - R)
Summary: Severus has a gift to deliver...

Hot Rec:
• Dapper by writcraft at hd_owlpost (Harry/Draco - 4400 - NC-17)
Summary: Draco starts wearing Muggle suits and Harry’s definitely losing his mind.
• And A Malfoy in a Pear Tree by lauren3210 at hd_owlpost (Harry/Draco - 8000 - NC-17)
Summary: Draco works in a coffee shop. Harry drops by every day to get his fix. Of coffee, Ron.
• A Part of Yesterday by delphipsmith at mini_fest (Petunia/Severus - 6655 - NC-17)
Summary: An invitation from Petunia's nephew brings bittersweet memories and a revelation.

HP Fandom News:
• leviosa2016: REMINDER: LEVIOSA'S GRINGOTTS PAYMENT PLAN SIGN-UPS END JANUARY 31ST

Searches:
• daily_snitch: looking for your recs, art, stories, meta and links for the Special Edition: Viktor Krum
• bottom_draco: looking for lengthy wartime fics

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Friday January 29, 2016

Community Spotlight:
♥ harrydracompreg - where signups for the 6th annual mpreg fest are now open!


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Kenneth Branagh receives Dilys Powell Award from The London Film Critics’ Circle.
• Emma Watson and HeForShe IMPACT released first gender parity report at Devon 2016.
• Daniel Radcliffe: new promp photo from Swiss Army Man.
• Daniel Radcliffe about Alan Rickman and Oscars diversity at Sundance Film Festival.
• David Heyman receives David O. Selznick Achievement Award at Saturday's Producers Guild Awards.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• David Heyman talks about Fantastic Beasts with The Hollywood Reporter.
• Matthew Lewis teases about his appearance in a future cameo in Fantastic Beasts.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 124: (due on or before January 30) – 1. "Can we all get along? – 2. Sophocles – 3. Penmanship.

Communities:
• rarepair_shorts posted a Modly PSA.
• Prompting has closed for the 2016 Veela Fest at do_me_veela. (Claiming opens January 25!)
• There are two prompts left to be claimed at serpentinelion's Harry/Draco Glompfest.
• hd_owlpost Fest posted a Mod Post about the upcoming Reveals.
• hd_familyfest announced its 2016 H/D Family Fest (in September 2016).
• Claiming is Open at the dracotops_harry Fest.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• severus_snape posted the Week Two Round-up of the Severus Snape Fest.

Hot Art:
• Forever in My Heart by shadowycat (Albus/Minerva; PG-13)
Summary: Christmas is a time for sharing with those you love.

Hot Rec:
• If the Fates Allow by plaid_slytherin (Molly, Horace, Minerva; G; 1480 words)
Summary: Three Christmases spent in solitude.

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from January 24 through 30 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from January 17 – 23.
• Media References to Fanfiction for the week ending January 23, 2016.

General Fandom News:
• leviosa2016 launched the Vendor Hall Page.
• OWT Guest Post: Lisa Nichols about how fandom changed her life.
• The 6. deutscher 3-Sätze-Ficathon (6th German 3-Sentence-Ficathon) is open (all fandoms).

Nifty:
• hd_writers posted Stop Doing These 10 Things If You Want to be More Creative.

Searches:
• snarryficfind posted a search for fics in which Snape manipulates Dumbledore to give him complete control over Harry (Snarry only).
• dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Viktor Krum.

Community Spotlight:
♥ hd_familyfest – The purpose of the fest is to create fic and art celebrating Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy as a couple and as parents. Fanworks can be EWE or Epilogue compliant, with Teddy and/or the next-gen kids; they need to have a happy ending. The 2016 hd_familyfest takes place in September.


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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling finished "Hallows" 9 Years Ago, Today [Jan 11th].

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour announces 1st annual Valentine's Dinner for fans.
• Second Harry Potter Colouring Book Out This Month.

Communities:
• hp_getlucky announced: Prompting is now Open!
• hp_goldenage reminds you: One Month To Due Date for the Salt and Pepper Fest.
• hp_kinkfest posted: HP Kinkfest Posting Schedule.
• snape_potter posted: 2016 Fest Schedule at Snape_Potter.
• severus_snape posted: Week One and a Half Collections Post!
• dracotops_harry announced: Prompting is Open.
• hd_remix posted: H/D Remix Vol 8: First Check-in for Participants.
• daily_deviant posted: Banging Birthday Claiming is Over! Pinch Hitters?
• harrydracompreg posted: 2016 H/D Mpreg Fest Information, Rules and FAQ and Pimping Banners.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• rs_small_gifts posted the 2015 Remus/Sirius Small Gifts Masterlist.

Hot Art:
• Just Your Average Saturday by dustmouth (Harry/Draco; PG)
Summary: Harry tries to do his work, Draco reads the paper, and Pansy shirks responsibility.

• A Snapely Christmas by shadowycat (Severus Snape, R)
Summary: Severus has a gift to deliver...

• Chill in the Air by akatnamedeaster (Severus Snape, G)
Summary: After his death, Severus Snape finds himself conscripted into a new role.

• Snowed In by shadowycat (Severus/Minerva, G)
Summary: The air is filled with a swirl of white.

Hot Rec:
• Picture Perfect by fulselden (Harry/Draco; NC-17, 28K)
Summary: Portraits across Wizarding Britain are being attacked ... from inside the frame. Can the Auror’s Sketch Department (sole employees Messrs Potter and Malfoy) solve the mystery?

• Defining Dickhead by who_la_hoop (Harry/Draco, PG-13, 8,5K)
Summary: cockblock (vulgar, slang)
verb: to impede the romantic or sexual advances of a person (usually a man) towards another
cockblockhead (vulgar, slang)
noun: a person (usually a man) who unintentionally cockblocks themselves
see also entries for: self-sabotage, absolute idiocy, Harry James Potter

• These Little Things (That Guide Me to You) by huldrejenta (Harry/Draco; R, 4,3K)
Summary: Harry realises his true feelings for Malfoy just as Malfoy decides to go travelling to find himself. Sometimes love means letting someone go. Sometimes going away will show you where your true home is.

• Nine Lessons and Carols by dueltastic (Filius Flitwick et al; PG-13, 7K)
Summary: Happy Christmas from 1989

• He Calls My Name by mmadfan (Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, others; PG, 3,9K)
Summary: One cold winter night, Minerva hears him call her name.

• Bored of Governors by cranky__crocus (Minerva McGonagall, Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank, assorted others, PG-13, 12,5K)
Summary: Minerva and Wilhelmina take separate forays into politics and the Board of Governors.

• A Part of Yesterday by delphipsmith (Petunia/Snape; NC-17, 6,6K)
Summary: An invitation from Petunia's nephew brings bittersweet memories and a revelation.

Essay/Meta:
• owlpostagain: Hogwarts Under the Carrows.
• foxfireflamequeen: About Dumbledore manipulating Snape.

General Fandom News:
• OTW Fannews: Coming Attractions.

Nifty:
• 23 Images That Will Change The Way You Look At "Harry Potter".

Searches:
• dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Viktor Krum.

Community Spotlight:
♥ xnevillelovingx: This is a community for all fans of Neville Longbottom from the books/movies, Harry Potter. You can post fic, pictures, and spoilers.


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Maggie Smith and Eddie Redmayne nominated for the 2016 BAFTA film awards.
• Emma Watson has chosen a name for her feminist bookclub: The Shared Shelf and More Details about The Shared Shelf.
• Daniel Radcliffe featured in a new photo shoot of Vanity Fair Italia (pics and interview).
• Matthew Lewis ininterview with The Evening Standard about his career and latest projects.
• A long list of Harry Potter actors feature in the movie Alice Through the Looking Glass to be released May 27.
• Ralph Fiennes claims Voldemort wore stockings with garters under his cloak on the Graham Norton show.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Pottermore's Day in the Life of Fantastic Beasts Extra.
• Eddie Redmayne featured on the latest issue of Britain's GQ magazine as the best dressed man in the world (!).

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Noma Dumezweni discusses the outcry over her casting as adult Hermione Granger.

Communities:
• hprare_cliche posted a mod post asking for beta readers for the upcoming fest.
• rarepair_shorts has been posting since January 4.
• Prompting is open at serpentinelion's Glompfest (Harry/Draco).
• Claiming is open for hp_kinkfest Round 7.
• hp_getlucky announced the 2015 HP Get Lucky Fest. Prompting starts January 11.
• kink_n_squick reminds participants that submission are due January 15.
• The Daily Deviant announced its Banging Birthday – 10th Birthday Bash with events happening in March and April.
• Severus Snape Fest start posting January 9 at severus_snape.
• dracotops_harry announced the 2016 Draco tops Harry Fest. Prompting starts January 11.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• smutty_claus posted the 2015 Masterlist
• hd_erised posted the Reveal of the 2015 H/D Erised Fest.
• sceasleycest posted the Final Masterlist.

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General Fandom News:
• OTW Fannews: Self-Defining.
• The OTW supports fan film makers.
• heroinebigbang announced Round 4 of the Heroine Big Bang. Artists and Authors Sign-ups are open. (all fandoms)

Nifty:
• The Leaky Cauldron's tips on how to throw a Harry Potter Yule Party.

• dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Viktor Krum.


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