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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Joanne Gray wrote Fasten Your Seat Belts—Strike Book 5 Could Be A Bumpy Ride. (The Hogwarts Professor)

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) set to appear on television screens this Christmas in BBC's The ABC Murders.
• First look at Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in new limited series 'Miracle Workers' where he plays an angel.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• The daily_snitch's Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' Poll is still open. Do come over and take the poll.
• Nicolas Flamel and Eulalie Hicks: Forerunners of the 'Order of the Phoenix'.
• Videos: 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' cast on fan theories, Obscurus, more.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• 'Cursed Child' extends its London run to September 2019.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 272 (due on or before December 15): "Some old wounds never truly heal, and bleed again at the slightest word." ― George R.R. Martin, Portrait and Cookbooks.

Advent Challenges:
• slythindor100 is hosting the 25 Days of Draco and Harry Advent Challenge.
• dracoharry100: The Christmas Challenge 2018 is ongoing.
• adventdrabbles: The 2018 edition of Advent Drabbles is ongoing.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_erised, hd_owlpost Fest, mini_fest, snape_potter' Secret Snarry Swap, rs_small_gifts, dhr-advent, sshg_giftfest, smutty_claus, newyearcntdown, hpjoggersfest's Festive DrarryMini Fest, daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas Coment Kink Edition
• snapecase posted URGENT: Snapecase's current pinch-hitters needs.
• wolfstarbigbang posted It's Time for the WSBB Artists' Sign-Up.
• yuletide_admin posted a reminder that 3 days to default deadline; 10 days to deadline; misc. (all rare fandoms)

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• snape_potter posted the Wrap-up for Week One of the Secret Snarry Swap.
• hd_owlpost posted the Week 1 List of Owl Gift Deliveries.
• hd_erised posted the Weekly Roundup # 1.
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt # 271 Masterlist.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• [podfic] Cake written by astolat, podficced by by lazulus (Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | R | 24:24 minutes)
Summary: Harry tried not to care when after the war, everyone he knew seemed to have made an agreement to stop paying attention to birthdays.

Fandom Recs:
• themightyflynn recced a Harry Potter/Severus Snape fic (PG-13).
• toblass recced a Hogwarts nativity scene. (art, G).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted Editions December 6, December 7 (with a huge list of all Drarry Advent Series being written atm) and December 8.

Archive and Platform News:
• OTW Spotlight on Legal Issues: Tumblr’s TOS Changes, AO3, and You.
• Aja Romano (bookshop) wrote Tumblr is banning adult content. It’s about so much more than porn.
• yayroos wrote On the 17th, dead silence. (tumblr protest)
• Casey Fiesler and Brianna Dym wrote Fandom’s Fate Is Not Tied to Tumblr’s.

Discussions:
• McKay wrote Why I Will Never Read 'Cursed Child'.
• Megan wrote Yes, I'd Join Grindelwald. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Taylor K. Nugent wrote Snake Women: A History of Women as Snakes and the Future of Nagini in “Fantastic Beasts”. (MuggleNet)
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Is Vladimir Nabokov['s short story 'The Aurelian'] Credence's father?

General Fandom News:
• Deck the Halls with 'Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery' video game.
• Review and Giveaway: Geek Gear’s November World of Wizardry Unboxing.
• 'Crimes of Grindelwald' merchandise released at Universal Orlando Resort.
• (Fannish) Events Roundup: Brew Some Potions or Attend a Magical Banquet. (MuggleNet)

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


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Kazu Kibuishi (HP illustrator) Talks Art, 'Harry Potter' Covers, and 'Amulet' Film Adaptation.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: The Big Change at the Turn The End of the Strike Agency in Book 5?

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• French Netflix to acquire all eight Harry Potter films.
• Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) shows support for trans kids, is gifted art for being an ally.
• James Phelps (Fred Weasley) on starring in the WWI drama 'The Greater Game'.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Fantastic Beasts 'Crimes of Grindelwald' News Roundup.
• Kelly Loomis wrote Top Ten ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Plot Points Pulled from Trailers, Merchandise, and Fan Sites. (The Hogwarts Professor)
• EXCLUSIVE: Leaky features in Newsweek's Fantastic Beats of the Wizarding World Special Edition.
• Fantastic Beasts 'Crimes of Grindelwald' to be released on 270-degree ScreenX.
• Fantastic Beasts 2 new feature released on 'Grindelwald's Vision'.
• Fantastic Beasts 'Crimes of Grindelwald': three new soundtrack pieces released.
• New 'Grindelwald' footage hints at Grindelwald's manipulation.
• Claudia Kim Addresses Controversy Surrounding Her Character in “Crimes of Grindelwald”. Spoilers!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Theater Roundup: New images, schedule changes, interview and Awards nominations.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 266 (due on or before November 3): “…every time I look at you autumn leaves come in between - does it matter they're the color of your hair - or they still fall in my memory?…” ― John Geddes, A Familiar Rain, Kettle and Anthology.
• slythindor100 posted the 25 Days of Draco and Harry - Early Bird Sign Up Post.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_fan_fair
• small_gifts announced that Sign-ups are open for the 13th annual Remus/Sirius Small Gifts year-end gift exchange 2018.
• snapecase posted Fest Business. Sign-ups are ongoing! Artists wanted!
• snapecase posted Post-snafu: available showcase positions for Snapecase.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_creatures posted the Reveal and Masterlist of the 2018 HP Creatures Halloween Fest.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Harry Potter/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• kellychambliss recced a Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape fic (PG-13).
• frknlymrshnkly recced a Harry Potter/Severus Snaoe podfic (PG).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: October 27 Edition.
• The SS/HP Prophet from October 21 through 27.

Archive News:
• AO3, the Archive Of Our Own, celebrates 30,000 fandoms!

Discussions:
• Mikaelam wrote The [redacted] Controversy: Optimism is underrated. Spoilers!

Essay/Meta:
• Minal wrote Ranking the Cruelest “Harry Potter” Villains. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News/Merchandise:
• Events Roundup: Get Ready for Some Fall Fun with These Exciting Wizarding Events.
• US National Quidditch Team to transform squad structure.
• Got a spare 300K? Have a costume designed for you by Colleen Atwood and donate to Lumos.
• Official images of LEGO Diagon Alley released.
• Fantastic Beasts 2 character wands now selling at Universal Orlando and Hollywood.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling teases good & evil, light & dark, more in new 'Fantastic Beasts' 2 clip.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: The Cratylic Names.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Concept Art revealed for characters that never made it to the screen. (Entertainment Weekly)
• Get your Gilderoy fangirl on with these ridiculous photo shoot outtakes. (MuggleNet)

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Photos: 9 Hi-res 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' promos of characters in Paris.
• Lindsay Docken wrote Five Times Newt Scamander Was All of Us. (MuggleNet)
• Videos: 'Fantastic Beasts' & J.K. Rowling's Lumos's wand install display unveiled in London.
• AT&T partners with Warner Brothers for huge 'Crimes of Grindelwald' promotions.
• Costumes of 'Crimes of Grindelwald' on display in Houston, Texas.
• Warner Bros releases new TV spot for 'Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald'.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_fan_fair, hp_creatures Halloween Creature Fest, hd_fluff Halloween Fest
• hp_creatures made a Mod Post about anonymous posting.
• hp_nextgen_fest: Submissions are due October 22.
• snape_potter posted Secret Snarry Swap Reminder that entries are due November 18.
• yuletide_admin posted a reminder that Sign-ups for Yuletide 2018 end tomorrow, October 21. (all rare fandoms)

Fandom Recs:
• frnklymrshnkly recced a Millicent Bulstrode/Hermione Granger podfic (PG-13).
• smirkingcat recced a Draco Malfoy/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape and Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley fic (PG-13).
• kellychambliss recced a Severus Snape, Albus Dumbledore fic (PG-13).

Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Annalise Ophelian (documentary filmmaker).
• The Masque: Author Chat with Justine Elyot on October 28.

General Fandom News:
• europodfriends is meeting this weekend in Berlin, Germany.
• Early bird tickets for Leviosa 2019 are now on sale. Leviosa 2019 is a Harry Potter / Young Adult Literature Conference taking place June 27-30, 2019, in Los Angeles, USA
• Giveaway: Win a Harry-Potter-Wanted-Poster Notebook. (US and Europe only)
• Halloween RL Events Roundup: Prepare for some magic and mischief this Halloween. (MuggleNet)
• 'Puffs the Play' now available to stream on demand. (Harry Potter inspired comedy)
• Dr Beatrice Groves: 'Harry Potter: A History of Magic' and Plant Lore, Part 4: 'We can talk if there is anyone worth talking to': The Language of Flowers.
• The Wizarding World wand installation launches in London with a special event.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• 7 Reasons why J.K. Rowling deserves the Nobel Prize (for Literature): 3. The literariness of her work. (The Hogwarts Professor)
• 7 Reasons why J.K. Rowling deserves the Nobel Prize (for Literature): 2. CSL's poeima - genre and influence. (The Hogwarts Professor)
• Robert Galbraith: A tour of Strike's London ahead of Lethal White release.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) has date set to begin filming for Little Women.
• Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) talks 'The Lifespan of a Fact' on the Tonight Show and the Today Show.
• Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley)'s film 'Dad' premieres tonight on BBC 2 Wales.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) to narrate Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – makers, mysteries and magic audiobook.
• Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) reads his favourite HP and the Sorcerer's Stone excerpt.

Prompt Challenges:
• hpcupminifest posted the September prompt: muddy

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hp_drizzle, harrydracobang, hp_podfic_fest, dramione_remix, pod_together (all fandoms)
• mini_fest posted the Mini Fest 2018 Info Post. Sign-ups are open
• snapecase announced that Sign-ups begin on October 1.
• rs_fireside_tales announced the Remus/Sirius Fireside Tales Fest.
• wolfstar-big-bang posted a Bonus Round. The Masterlist will be revealed tomorrow.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (PG-13).
• smirkingcat recced a Lucius Malfoy/Narcissa Malfoy/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Edition September 12.

pod_together 2018 Harry Potter Save List (Day 1 through 9):
• Metamours, by Wereflamingo and Ellejabell (Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Victor Krim | PG-13 | 13:41 minutes)
• Broadening Horizons, written by BastardSirius and performed by icarusinflight (Remus Lupin/Sirius Black | NC-17 | 23:31 minutes)
• The Chill, written by BastardSirius and read by asuninside (Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Nymphadora Tonks | PG-13 | 50:37 minutes)

Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Una McCormack, author of Star Trek DS9 and Dr Who tie-in novels and an academic who has written about fandom.

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry, the Podcast, Ep. 25: The Wand Game.

Nifty:
• Kano's first of its kind Wand and 'Harry Potter' coding kit.

Community Spotlight:
♥ rs_fireside_tales | rs-fireside-tales
This fest features Remus/Sirius in spooky, uncanny, strange and atmospheric stories that you’d love to read (or be told) while sipping a warming beverage by a crackling fire. Submission can feature strange apparitions, detectives, mist and fog, mysterious characters, mythical creatures, or just a general sense of unease... All ratings are welcome, posting is not anonymous. Prompts will be published September 24, the fest starts posting February 11, 2019.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling updates her official site with news on Fantastic Beasts 3 screenplay, writing Strike and more.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Two Weeks ’til Lethal White Publication: How Is Rowling’s Latest Novel Selling?.
• New 'Beedle the Bard' illustrator Chris Riddell to appear at the Shakespeare Globe. (October 2, when the new edition is released)

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and Natalia Tena (Tonks) on New York ComicCon Panel about new sci-fi series Origins.
• Katie Leung (Cho Chang) speaks out on Asian representation in media.
• Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) and Our Shared Shelf author Rupi Kaur talk poetry, process and permission to use the 'F' word.
• "Sorcerer's Stone" robe worn by Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), which was owned by Robin Williams, to be auctioned at Sotheby's.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• 100,000 tickets for Broadway production of HP and the Cursed Child will release September 27 for performances through June 9, 2019.

Communities:
The following fests are currently posting: hp_drizzle, hp_podfic_fest, pod_together (all fandoms)
• hoggywartyxmas (aka Mad-Eye Moody) announced the this year's Twelve Days of Hogwarts Christmas Party timeline.
• smutty_claus: Sign-ups end today!!!!
• hd_fan_fair welcomes the new Harry/Draco Fan Fair mod sassy_cissa!
• hd_owlpost apologised for delay and announced that assignments are being sent out soon. (tonight!)

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• rarepair_shorts posted the Final Masterlist of the Summer Wishlist Event.
• bbtp_challenge posted the 2018 Bring Back the Porn Challenge Masterlist. (all fandoms, 7 Harry Potter entries)

Editor's Choice Rec:
• [podfic] Dragon Heartstrings by JET_Playin, read by timothysboxers (Harry/Draco | NC-17 | 2:33:15 hours)
Summary: Draco has seen the strings for almost as long as he can remember, but they don't mean anything. Anything at all...

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Harry Potter, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape gen fic (G; WIP).

Discussions:
• Emily Hedrick wrote Why I believe the Harry Potter books are America's greatest reads. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Gavia Baker-Whitelaw (@hellotailor) wrote Is Butterbeer Alcoholic? (The Daily Dot)
• Quantum Harry wrote the Essay: Quidditch Interruptus.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Box 2703: a pointer to alchemy in 'Crime of Grindelwald' plot?

General Fandom News:
• New York Comic Con Panel: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. (October 4)
• pod_together has started posting: Day 1 Reveal | Day 2 Reveal. (all fandoms)
• LEGO Harry Potter Collection coming to Nintendo Switch and XBox One.
• Wizarding Wednesday Giveaway returns ahead of the release of FB: The Crimes of Grindelwald. (UK residents only)
• Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery game launches Year 5 debuts – new characters, classes and adventures.

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a search for fic with Harry as a cliché anime pervert. (Drarry only, bottom!Draco only)


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: Rokeby, Jagger, and Heroin.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: Is Strike Rokeby’s Son? The Dates Don’t Seem To Match Up.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: The White Horse Evidence.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Watch Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) in "Snatch" Season 2 trailer!
• Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) to join the cast of Little Women?
• Rupert Grint: Happy 30th Birthday!

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) and Alison Sudol (Queenie Greengrass) reunited at LeakyCon.
• MuggleNet visits the set of Crimes of Grindelwald. possible spoilers!
• Crimes of Grindelwald: Full character profiles reveal trouble in Paris.
• Jessica wrote Meet the new faces of The Crimes of Grindelwald. (Mugglenet)
• Gayané wrote Love and Lestrange: Zöe Kravitz (Leta LeStrange) on Her Character’s Complicated Backstory. (Mugglenet)
• Introducing the magical creatures of FB: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
• Madison wrote Beware! New beasts ahead in Crimes of Grindelwald. (Mugglenet)
• Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald:
Set Report # 1: Art Department & Plot Run-Through With Martin Foley (art director), Plus Exclusive New Image!, Set Report # 2: The French Wizarding World: French Diagon Alley, Ministry of Magic & Circus Arcanus! | Set Report # 3: Props With Pierre Bohanna (prop maker) | Set Report # 4: Interview with Director David Yates | Set Report # 5: Interview with Producer David Heyman | Set Report # 6: Interviewing Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) | Set Report # 7: Interview with Callum Turner (Theseus Scamander) | Set Report # 8: Interview with Ezra Miller (Credence Barebone) | Set Report # 9: Interview with Colleen Atwood (costume designer).
• Crimes of Grindewald Set Visit: What are Grindelwald's Plans. (Mugglenet)
• Crimes of Grindewald Set Visit: Stepping into Wizarding Paris. (Mugglenet)
• On the UK set of 'Fantastic Beasts' 2: Hogwarts, Home, London & the Ministry of Magic and Wizarding Paris, French Ministry mayhem and more.
• Jessica wrote What brings you to Paris? Why your favorite Fantastic Beasts characters are in the City of Lights.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) finally sees 'bloody brilliant' Harry Potter and the Cursed Child plays.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hp_crossgenfest, wolfstarbigbang, Wish Giving Summer Event at rarepair_shorts
• newyearcntdown announced the 2018 run of the New Year Count (NYC) Down Fest. Sign-ups open November 1.
• hd_owlpost posted Our Postal Owls are waiting for your Wish Lists. Sign-ups end August 30.
• sshg_giftfest posted *Exclusive to the Prophet* and announced that sign-ups are at Half Time. Sign-ups end August 28.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hphet posted the Mini Fest 2018 Masterlist.

Fandom Recs:
• williamsnickers recced Lucius Malfoy meta fic (PG).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (PG).
• kellychambliss recced an Alastor Moody/Severus Snape fic (NC-17) posted at hp_crossgenfest.
• kellychambliss recced Minverva McGonagall/Severus Snape fic and art (PG; NC-17).

Discussions:
• hpboy13 wrote Fantastic Beasts! Here we go again. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry The Podcast: Episode 24: Disarmed and Ready.
• Anon wrote How my scorn for Severus Snape helped me make a difficult choice. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• pod_together posted Party Favor Partner Finding Post. (fic-podfic collabs, all fandoms)
• New Harry Potter films' pop-up guide, creatures & Hogwarts books out this October.
• Wizarding World Orlando is hosting special Back-to-Hogwarts activities.


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) makes stage debut in The Case of the Frightened Lady.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald premieres dates announced for New York City, Paris and London.
• New Fantastic Beasts 2 creature, the Chinese Zouwu, facing off with News. (explained by J.K. Rowling in a video)
• Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein) teases new music album coming this fall.
• Dan Fogler (Jakob Kowalski) is coming to LeakyCon.
• Fantastic Beasts cast talk baby Nifflers, Hogwarts and 'Harry Potter' with Pottermore.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Jack Thorne's BBC adaptation of Philipp Pullman's 'His Dark Materials': cast and creative revealed.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 254 (due on or before August 4): "If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway.", Authority and Consistent.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_wireless, rarepair_shorts's Summer Wishlist Event 2018
• hp_crossgenfest made a Mod post.
• sirius_blk announced the Sirius Black Fest. Prompting opens August 1, posting starts November 3. Also on LJ: sirius_black and tumblr: siriusblackfest
• hd_erised posted 2018 H/D Erised Sign-up Forms. Sign-ups open August 3.
• amplificathon posted the Take a Rec – Leave a Rec Meme. (podfic meme, all fandoms)

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt 253 Masterlist.

Fandom Recs:
• jencala recced 5 Remus Lupin/Sirius Black Muggle AUs (some WIPs, 3 NC-17, 1 R, 1 PG-13).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (PG).
• runawaymarbles recced a Ginny Wesley/Harry Potter fic (PG-13 at The Rec Center.
• toblass recced Severus Snape art (G).

Archive News:
• AO3 member: check your email for voting instructions.
• Friday was happy SysAdmin Day 2018.

Discussions:
• hpboy13 wrote Albus Dumbledore and the career change. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry, the Podcast: Episode 23: The Half-Blood Potions Text.
• Emily Hedrick wrote 20 Little Moments We Deserve to See in the Illustrated Edition of “Goblet of Fire”. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• Harry Potter – A History of Magic: Cover and details of second companion book for American exhibit revealed.
• Fantastic Worlds trademarked by Universal Orlando – construction, fourth park rumors & more.
• US Quidditch announces new three-year plan for future of US Muggle Quidditch.
• Catch 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' in concert at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Nifty:
• First look at new Harry Potter candles, cards and more from Insight Editions.
• Richa Venkatramen wrote Ten Amazing Facts You Can Find on the Harry Potter Lexicon. (MuggleNet)


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Time Travelling Back to 2005: New J. K. Rowling interview material - [part 1] | [part 2].

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• SpeakBeasty Podcast: Episode 66: All the Feels.

Prompt Challenges:
• dracoharry100 posted Challenge # 535: Climb.
• snarry100 posted Challenge # 637: Accident.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_wireless, weasleyjumpers, sshg_promptfest, Mini Fest Round 3 at dramionelove
• firewhiskeyfic announced the next round on Ginny's birthday on August 11.
• hp_creatures made a Mod Post about the end of prompting for the Halloween Creature Fest. Claiming opens July 20.
• hp_nextgen_fest announced the 2018 Next Generation Fest with a note about changes to the fest format.
• scorbusfest made a Mod Post: "Want to participate in Scorbus Fest but aren’t sure what to write or draw?"

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced Severus Snape art (gen).
• themightyflynn recced Narcissa Malfoy, Severus Snape, and Draco Malfoy | Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy art (2x G).
• dreamy_dragon73 recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (G).

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from July 15 to 21 at potterfests.
• hd_prophet: Saturday, July 14 edition and Sunday, July 15 edition.
• The SS/HP Prophet from July 8 to 14.

Archive News:
• Organization of Transformative Works: Q&A: 5 Things James Kruk Said. James Kruk volunteers as an AO3 Support Staffer.

Essay/Meta:
• author_by_night posted Throwback Monday: Half-Blood Prince about the anniversary of the HPB release in 2005.
• Monet wrote Why Lupin Is the Best Teacher in the "Harry Potter" Series. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• New photos of new rollercoaster ride coming to Wizarding World Orlando.
• Harry Potter Booknight 2019 announced by Bloomsbury. HP Book Night takes place February 7, 2019; the theme is Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
• pod_together posted the first Check-in for this year's round of Pod Together.


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Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• SpeakBeasty Episode 64: "And Here We Thought The Curse Was Broken". (Spoiler warning for Infinity War).

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Imogen Heap (composer of "Cursed Child" score) develops Mycelia app for musicians.
• "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" sets new one week Broadway play record in NYC.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 248 (due on or before June 23): Song lyrics, White Lies and Secret Garden.
• dracoharry100 posted Prompt # 531: Dawn

Communities:
• The following fest is currently posting: dramionelove Mini Fest.
• pod_together posted the Sign-ups for Groups of writer/podficcer collaborations. Group Sign-ups close June 23rd.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_shoreofangst posted the Fest 2018 Masterlist.
• harrydracompreg posted the Reveal and Masterlist.
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt # 247 Masterlist.

Fandom Recs:
• dreamy_dragon73 recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R).
• themightyflynn recced a Draco Malfoy/Severus Snape & Albus Dumbledore fic (PG-13).
• toblass recced Draco Malfoy & Severus Snape art (gen).

Resources:
• Issue # 27 (2018) of Transformative Works and Culture is out: Tumblr and Fandom, edited by Lori Morimoto and Louisa Ellen Stein
• hd_prophet: June 17 edition.
• The SS/HP Prophet from June 9 through 16.
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from June 17 through 23 at potterfests.
• themasque posted resources for the BDSM Topic for June 17 Chat: Safety, Safe Words, and SSC/RACK/PRICK.

Archive News:
• OTW: 2018 Elections Announcement.
• OWT Volunteer Q&A: Five things Adi M. said, a volunteer on the translation team.

Discussions:
• Emily Hedrick, Lucy Demuth wrote Is Draco Malfoy a better father than Harry Potter? (MuggleNet)
• Minal wrote Top five Harry Potter fathers. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Beatrice Groves wrote Crimes of Grindelwald, Locks of Love, and Nicolas Flamel.
• Emma Pocock wrote Fatherhood and legacies in the Harry Potter series.
• Sophia wrote How Hagrid tames the beast of toxic masculinity.
• greaseonmymouth wrote So, pensieves and memories.

General Fandom News:
• The Dutch Quidditch Cup: Hard Work, Fun, and a Community That Deserves a Spotlight. (MuggleNet)
• Rumour: new Wizarding World LEGO set to be released a month early?


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch. Our tumblr hashtag is # dailysnitch. We check the hashtag for each edition; please tag tumblr posts you want us to see and/or include in the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling's Lumos campaign offers a chance to attend one of three global The Crimes of Grindelwald premieres (New York, Paris or London). (More info on MuggleNet, video)
• Ruth Kenley-Letts (producer) on 'C.B. Strike', Cinemax' miniseries adaptation of J. K. Rowling's Robert Galbraith's mysteries.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) returns to Broadway this fall in The Lifespan of a Fact production.
• Harry Potter Wizarding Weekend announced for SYFY and USA TV networks this July.
• Jessie Cave (Lavender Brown) discusses art, comedy and why Potter wasn't her big break.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Jessica Williams (Eulalie "Lally" Hicks) is ready to claim what’s hers. (Interview in The Cut, June 4, 2018)
• Jude Law (young Albus Dumbledore) backs theater program to send children to plays.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Third year London cast of Cursed Child releases first stage photos.
• Anthony Boyle (Scorpius Malfoy) and Sam Clemmett (Albus Severus Potter) appear on "Popcorn with Peter Travers". (video and podcast)

Prompt Challenges:
• dove_drabbles posted the June prompt: "Embrace optimism" (all fandoms)

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hp_shoreofangst,hd_remix, harrydracompreg, hd_birthdaybash
• hp_creatures announced the Creatures Halloween Fest.
• hd_birthdaybash posted Challenge # 1: Fic-Tac-Toe.
• harrydracompreg made a mod announcement about a short break in fest posting.
• theiceroyals posted a Poll: What type of fest do you want? (Poll closes June 10th.)

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• dramionelove posted the Masterlist of the Mini Fest Round 3.
• harrydracompreg Fest posted the Weekly Roundup # 3.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a S(arah) Fawcett & Severus Snape fic (PG-13).
• smirkingcat recced a Draco Malfoy/Severus Snape fic (R).
• madeleone recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• momo recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter podfic (R | 00:24 minutes).

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted the June 5 Edition.
• hd_prophet posted the June 8 Edition.
• themasque posted BDSM Topic: Recipes and Food Play for June Chat.
• themasque posted BDSM Topic: Aftercare for June Chat.

Archive News:
• The OTW is recruiting: support staff, event coordinators, tag wranglers, and graphic designers
• OTW Spotlights on Legal Issues: Legal's International Advocacy and You.

Essay/Meta:
• Aurelia wrote Mythtery: Ravenclaw's symbol is an eagle. (MuggleNet)
• Monet wrote Four additional classes for Muggle-borns at Hogwarts. (MuggleNet)
• Lindsay Docken wrote Three important friendships in Harry Potter. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Game: How to beat boggart Voldemort. (MuggleNet)
• British students are now able to learn Muggle Quidditch at school.

Nifty:
• Geek Gear's May World of Wizardry Unboxing and June Boxes Giveaway. (Contest open worldwide from June 8 through 11:59 p.m. on June 18.)
• Review and Giveaway of Harry Potter temporary tattoos from Cinereplicas.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch. Our tumblr hashtag is # dailysnitch. We check the hashtag for each edition; please tag tumblr posts you want us to see and/or include in the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling on the future of the Harry Potter stories on stage.
• Harry Potter Series featured in America's 100 favorite Novels list. (Part of the PBS series The Great American Read.)
• J.K. Rowling announced that fourth Strike mystery 'Lethal White' will be out this year.
• 'Lethal White', fourth Cormoran Strike novel, to be released this year. (MuggleNet)

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Catherine wrote How much is the 4 Privet Drive film location worth? (MuggleNet)
• Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and Natalia Tena (Tonks) to team-up in the new YouTube sci-fi thriller series, Origins.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Mikaelam wrote What could the Harry Potter references in the 'Crimes of Grindelwald' trailer mean? (MuggleNet)
• Lindsay wrote So you think you know about Grindelwald? (MuggleNet)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• 'Cursed Child' Broadways' golden trio in the spotlight. (interview with Jamie Parker, Noma Dumezweni and Paul Thornley)
• Jamie Parkter (Harry Potter) eligible for a Tony nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.
• Stephanie Pierson wrote 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is the last story with Harry Potter.

Communities:
• hphorrorfest starts posting on Monday, April 30, on tumblr: hphorrorfest, LiveJournal: hp_darkarts and AO3.
• weasleyjumpers announced that there are four three days left to prompt. Claiming opens on May 1.
• dramione_remix posted the Claiming Post for Round 9 of Dramione Remix.
• hd_writers is hosting a Word War: Friday Check-In Post.
• fandomacefest announced the Fandom Ace Fest 2018. (all fandoms)

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R | mature).
• momo recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter podfic (R | 1:26:41 hours).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: April 27 edition.

Archive News:
• OTW Announcement: Phishing and Domain Names.

Essay/Meta:
• Alanna Bennett wrote Seeing A Black Hermione Still Feels Like A Bright Spot In A Torn-Up World. (BuzzFeed)
• The Hogwarts Professor (John Smith) wrote The Passion of Harry Potter, According to John.
• Quantum Harry wrote the essay 'Arrested Development'.

General Fandom News:
• 'Harry Potter: A History of Magic' New York Exhibit: tickets are now available for purchase. Exhibition opens October 5, 2018, at the New York Historical Society.
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery game now launched.
• Rochester Thestrals snatch victors at 11th US Quidditch Cup (collegiate division).

Community Spotlight:
♥ fandomacefest – A friendly fandom exchange of ace ideas
A prompt-based fandom exchange fest open to anyone who is interested in creating fanworks representing and bringing attention to ace-spectrum characters. The fest is tumblr-based, with fics hosted in an AO3 Collection (yet to be opened). It is open to all fandoms, all pairings, genres and ratings are welcome. There will be three prompts, posted two weeks apart. Prompt posts will go up May 7, May 14, and June 4. (More detailed Fest Rules here.)

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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling: 'C.B. Strike' coming to Cinemax in U.S. in June, BBC this February
• J.K. Rowling: Guest Post: ‘Authentic’ Cormoran Strike
• J.K. Rowling: Lethal White: What We Can Expect
• J.K. Rowling: In Rowling’s Defense: Regarding Dumbledore’s Sexuality in “The Crimes of Grindelwald”
• J.K. Rowling: In Jo We Trust… Or Not
• J.K. Rowling: tweets on the status of the fourth Cormoran Strike novel, how she plans her books (a bit more on that), and even the physical tools she uses to write.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Happy Birthday, Warwick Davis!
• Daniel Radcliffe in new 'Beast of Burden' trailer; Rupert Grint in 'Snatch' season 2

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365: PROMPT 229 - Due on or before Feb 10

Communities:
• one_bad_man: Weekly Sign-Ups
• snape_potter: Snarry-a-Thon 2018 Prompts
• femmefest: Assignments are out!
• harrydracompreg: Exciting News
• harrydracompreg: Reminder!
• harrydracompreg: 2018 Harry/Draco Mpreg Fest Prompt List
• snape_potter: SIGN-UPS for Snarry-a-Thon18
• hd_remix: Reminder: Sign-ups for the 2018 HD-Remix Fest are open through February 11!
• harrydracompreg: Claiming for the 2018 H/D Mpreg fest is OPEN

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365: PROMPT 228 MASTERLIST

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced one Severus arts.
• themightyflynn recced one Severus art.
• bbethable recced one Harry/Draco fic.

Resources:
• sshp_prophet: SS/HP Prophet for January 28 - February 3
• hd_prophet: Saturday, February 3rd, 2018
• potterfests: Schedule of Upcoming Events in the Harry Potter Fandom from 4 January - 10 February 2018
• hd_prophet: Sunday 4th February
• hd_writers: Monday Resources XXX

Archive News:
• OTW: What Fanworks Mean to Me 2018
• The Audiofic Archive for Podfics: can currently only be reached at http://audiofic.jinjurly.com/. If you link to www.audiofic.jinjurly.com you are redirected to squidge.org. More information here, check comments.

Essay/Meta:
• James Potter Was a Jerk

General Fandom News:
• “Harry Potter” Hits 500 Million Worldwide Sales
• A Potter Expert’s Account of the ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ British Library Exhibition
• Events Roundup: A Guide to a Magical 2018!
• Globus Mundi: Everything We Know About the Mystery Merch

Nifty:
• A Harry Potter-Themed Tour in New York City You Didn’t Know Existed

Searches:
• daily_snitch: looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Newt Scamander.
• bottom_draco: Draco in Azkaban
• bottom_draco: Barefoot and Wandless by Clucksy

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_darkarts: Home of the HP Horror Fest

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Waterstones London to host illustrators Jim Kay and Olivia Lomenech Gill for 'Harry Potter Book Night'.
• 'A Celebration of Harry Potter' Exclusive Merchandise Announced, including a New Chocolate Frog Card for Bertie Bott. (More information.)

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) comments on Jude Law as young Albus Dumbledore in the 'Fantastic Beasts' Film Series.

Prompt Challenges:
• introvert-club posted the Masterlist of the 2017 Wolfstar Prompts.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• rarepair_shorts posted the Winter Exchange 2017-2018 Anonymous Masterlist.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Albus Potter and the Elixir of Erised by betts (Albus Severus Potter/Draco Malfoy | NC-17 | 32,400 words | story is a WIP, 10/18 chapters posted)
Summary: After dropping out of Hogwarts, Albus moves to London and deals an addictive potion to Muggles. Now the most wanted wizard in the country, he goes into hiding at Malfoy Manor, enduring terrible withdrawal which renders him powerless in the hands of his best friend's father: Draco Malfoy, the only man willing to help him.

Fandom Recs:
• momo recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter podfic (NC-17 | 12:50 hours).
• toblass recced Severus Snape comics and art (G).
• themightyflynn recced a Lucius Malfoy/Severus Snape fic (NC-17 for the art within the art).

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from January 14 – 20 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from January 6 to 13, 2018.

Essay/Meta:
• Chanell Alexander gathered 23 Magical Facts About Professor Snape.

General Fandom News:
• The snowflake_challenge posted the Day 14 Challenge.
• europodfriends is planning a European Meet-up for Podficcers and Podfic Adjacent Fandom in Germany in late summer/autumn 2018. Please fill out this form if you are interested.

Nifty Amazing:
• Voldemort: Origins of the Heir – an unofficial fanvid (2018).

Searches:
• lemmon_pie posted a search for Draco dating, seeing, sleeping with someone other than Harry (Drarry).

Community Spotlight:
♥ rarepair_shorts – Stretch Your Imagination
This is a low-pressure prompt community for the rarer pairings in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. To participate you claim an unclaimed rare pairing. Only one person can claim a specific pairing at a time. You choose a prompt table and write ficlets and drabbles for these thirteen prompts. rarepair_shorts also hosts the Winter Exchange Fest and the Summer Wishlist Event.


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Happy Birthday, Maggie Smith (Minerva McGonagall): Birthdays, Films, News.
• Toby Jones (Dobby) and Dawn French (the Fat Lady) visit 'Cursed Child' play in London.
• Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) talks Churchill and World War II drama 'Darkest Hour'. (interview)

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Jude Law (young Albus Dumbledore): Happy Birthday!
• Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) reads Christmas bedtime story.
• 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald': new promo reveals reunited Newt and Tina.
• Empire releases new photo of Newt and Tina and the synopsis of the second Fantastic Beasts movie.
• 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald': new promotional still of Grindelwald in Paris.
• 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald': Dumbledore at Hogwarts teaser photos.

Communities:
• snapecase announced that 2018 Snapecase will start on Severus Snape's birthday, January 9, 2018.
• one_bad_man posted the weekly Sign-up post for reccers. (Monday and Thursday are still open at time of posting.)
• podfic_love posted Happily Saying Goodbye to 2017 and a call for podfic reccers for the first half of 2018. (all fandoms)

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• snape_potter posted the Secret Snarry Swap: Anonymous Masterlist.

Hot Rec:
• Adventures in Solitude (Are You There, Sirius? It’s Me, Draco) by Anonymous at hd_erised (Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | NC-17 | 25,216 words)
Summary: Draco is grateful to have had Sirius’ portrait to confide in all those years ago, about his sexuality and unwanted feelings for a classmate named Harry. But when he gets the portrait out of storage after twenty years, the secrets he has kept from Sirius all along come out. Secrets about Draco’s role in the war... and secrets about Harry Potter.
• You open always (petal by petal) by Anonymous at hd_erised (Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | NC-17 | 65,214 words)
Summary: Harry’s not the kind of person who pays for sex. He really isn’t. Until he is.

Fandom Recs:
• @aibidil recced 2017 Drarry Fics That Changed the World. A thematic rec list of 28 Drarry fic recs, with themes ranging from Race/Ethnicity and PoC Representation to Age to Poly Dynamics and much more (G to NC-17).
• smirkingcat recced Lucius Malfoy/Severus Snape art (PG).
• capitu recced a big-bang sized Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (NC-17).
• capitu recced an even longer Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (NC-17).
• amorette recced Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter art (NC-17).
• amorette recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter long fic (NC-17).
• amorette recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (NC-17).
• nearlyconscious recced a Luna Lovegood/Padma Patil fic (G).
• nearlyconscious recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (G).
• nearlyconscious recced Minerva McGonagall art (G).
• nerakrose recced 1 art and 3 fics: Remus Lupin/Sirius Black; Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter (2); Hugo Weasley/Scorpius Malfoy fic (G to NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: December 27th and December 28th.

Discussions:
• @iguanastevens wrote Feedback culture is dead, long live feedback culture – AO3, fanfiction, and comments: the system isn’t working. (includes a link to a google.doc with more in-depth suggestions and discussion)

Essay/Meta:
• Holly wrote President Picquery: A Pessimist's Perspective. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• Mugglenet's 2017 Year in Review: Two Decades of "Potter" and No Sign of Stopping.

Community Spotlight:
♥ snarry_reader – The Essential Snarry Reader
The Snarry Reader is a general resource for fans of the Snape/Harry pairing. It consists of a series of lists of Snape/Harry fanfiction, fanart, meta and resources. These lists are neither exactly recs list nor comprehensive pairing lists; they are lists of Snarry fic and art the mods have enjoyed. The community started in 2005, the last update was in 2015. Although it is no longer an active community, it is an awesome resource.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Beatrice Grove, Literary Allusion in The Cuckoo's Calling - Part 2: Tennyson's "Ulysses".
• Robert Galbraith's Strike to return to BBC in 2018 in Career of Evil.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• MinaLima, Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima (graphic design): Q & A: Telling Stories Through Design.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Everything we know about Fantastic Beasts [2] so far: Plot Hints and Cast News.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 210 (due on or before September 23): "free for all" prompts for four years of hogwarts365.
• @introvert-club posted Wolfstar Prompt # 20: Magic Shows and Circus Theatrics

Communities:
• hp_nextgen_fest posted a reminder that submission for the Next Generation Fest are due in one month on October 16th.
• slythindor100 announced their community affiliation with adventchallenge.
• sceasleycest announced the December Fest for Scorpius Malfoy and the Wesleys. Prompting is open!
• sceasleycest announced their community affiliation with adventchallenge.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_drizzle posted the Weekly Round-up Two.
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt # 209 Masterlist.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• [podfic] The Evil Devil Child and the Perfect Gift read by semperfiona, written by who_la_hoop (Albus/Scorpius, Al/Scorpius/Draco, Harry/Scorpius, Harry/Draco | NC-17 | 1:50:27 hours)
Summary: When Scorpius Malfoy – Legilimens-extraordinaire, perfect son and all-round kinky little bastard – discovers that his father harbours a certain fantasy involving Harry Potter, a submissive attitude and a priceless antique dining table, he sets out to make his father's dreams come true. And if succeeding in his mission involves putting up with a naked, willing Albus Severus? Well, that's a price that Scorpius will just have to pay.

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced Severus Snape art (gen).
• themightyflynn recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• rosevalleynb recced a Petunia Evans Dursley, Harry Potter, Dudley Dursley gen fic (PG).
• chantefable recced a Draco Malfoy/Rose Weasley remix fic (PG-13).

Resources:
• The SS/HP Prophet from September 9 to 16.

Archive News:
• OTW: Transcript for the 10th Anniversary Chat with authors Christina Lauren and Catherine Roach.
• OTW: Transcript for the 10th Anniversary Chat with authors Seanan McGuire and Martha Wells about "Fantasy and Fandom".

Essay/Meta:
• Sarah Galley wrote Harry Potter: A Beginner's Guide to Evaluating Authority. (Barnes & Noble Blog)

Searches:
• accio_hd_fics posted a search for your favourite mpreg fics.
• dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Newt Scamander.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling “Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 2: “Beatrice Groves and Literary Allusion in Harry Potter”
• J.K. Rowling BBC1 Strike: The Silkworm Episode 1
• J.K. Rowling A Fantastic Addition to the Lumos Crowdrise Campaign Contest
• J.K. Rowling announces 2 grand prizes for Lumos' 'Fantastic Beasts' 2 set fundraiser

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Nothing Like Four Dames! Maggie Smith to Appear in New Documentary
• Cast Round-Up: Maggie Smith’s New Documentary, Dan Radcliffe’s ‘Jungle’ Trailer & More!
• “A History of Magic” Documentary to Be Filmed!
• Why “Prisoner of Azkaban” Is Actually the Best “Harry Potter” Film

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• 'Fantastic Beasts' 2 Dumbledore actor Jude Law spotted near Lacock Abbey Hogwarts set
• Win a Trip to Visit the Set of “Fantastic Beasts”!

Fandom Recs:
• rosevalleynb recced one Remus fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 10th September 2017
• hd_prophet: Monday Resources XXVII

Essay/Meta:
• Questions Yet Unanswered: The Unsolved Mysteries of “Harry Potter”
• Weekly Vlog: Embedded Misdirection
• The Ugly Truth Regarding Veritaserum

General Fandom News:
• Universal Orlando Resort's 5th annual A Celebration of Harry Potter set for Jan. 2018
• A Celebration of Harry Potter Returning January 2018!

Searches:
• daily_snitch: looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Newt Scamander.

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_podfic_fest: Now Posting!


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!
born July 30, 1980 [x] [x]

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling and actor Tim Burke (Cormoran Strike) share insight in upcoming Strike miniseries.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Entertainment Weekly: Learn how to play Quidditch for Muggles.
• Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood): Vegan and Proud.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• SpeakBeasty Podcast #42: You're Doing Amazing, Tina.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• VIDEO celebrates one year official London Opening Anniversary.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt #203 (due on or before August 5): 1. “That's the thing about free will: Every decision we make is a choice against something as much as it is for something else. ”― Rebecca Serle, When You Were Mine, 2. Unexpected and 3. Chamber of Secrets.
• @introvert-club posted Wolfstar Prompt 13.

Communities:
• Monday, July 31, is the last day to Post Birthday Entries for Harry at party_4_potter.
• hp_crossgenfest starts Posting tomorrow, July 31.
• Prompting at hp_nextgen_fest starts on Tuesday, August 1.
• [Unknown LJ tag] Artist Sign-ups for hd_erised are still open until August 3.
• tavia_d posted a Question about Scheduling at hp_britglish.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt # 202 Masterlist.
• firewhiskeyfic posted the Masterlist: One Can Never Have Enough Socks, with all winners and banners.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Hogwarts is honestly chaos by @fleamontpotter (Madam Pomfrey, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Severus Snape, Cornelius Fudge; G, illustrations)
Summary: Illustrations for chapter 21 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Fandom Recs:
• takarai_karin recced Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (R).
• themightyflynn recced Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• toblass recced Severus Snape art (G).
• themightyflynn recced Lucius Malfoy/Narcissa Malfoy art (G).
• jiksa_x recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter podfic (NC-17).

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from July 30 to August 5 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from July 22 through 29.

Discussions:
• Aniela wrote Which House would you sort Dobby into? (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• John Granger wrote PA PotterFest in Voldemort’s Hometown? about the Potter Fest in the town of Volant, Pennsylvania.
• Lattes, Frappucinos, Amortentia... Harry Potter Themed Starbucks at San Diego Comic Con. (MuggleNet)
• Universal Orlando Resort announced Dragon Challenge coaster will be demolished for a new HP ride
• The Fic Positivity Feedback Meme has started on Dreamwidth. (All fandoms)
• pod_together posted the Party Favor Partner Finder Post for this year's Pod Together Podfic Collaboration Fest. (all fandoms)

Have a Laugh:
• Lindsay from MuggleNet came up with Magical Beasts of Pawnee, part 1, about which favourite Parks & Recreation characters best fit which magical creatures.

Nifty Cute:
• Hedwig at ComicCon: Adventures of an Owl Puppet.

Searches:
• takarai_karin is looking for Arranged Marriage Drarry fics.
• dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Newt Scamander.

Community Spotlight:
♥ weasleyjumpers – For all your Weasley family needs
This community is dedicated to works based around the Weasley family, whether they be fics, art, vids, craft, etc. The Weasley family is defined as any character who is blood-related to the canonical Weasley family from the Harry Potter book series, including all the canonical next generation children as mentioned by JK Rowling in subsequent interviews. weasleyjumpers hosts a 2017 Mini Fest, which will run from September 15 through October 5.


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Happy Birthday Helena Bonham Carter!
• ‘Harry Potter’ & ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Actor Round-Up: Cannes Festival, The Flash & More
• Happy Birthday to Jim Broadbent
• Bonnie Wright has Butterbeer at Universal Hollywood's Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Eddie Redmayne Goes Prehistoric!
• Guests at Charity Dinner Could Win a Role in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel

HP & The Cursed Child – Actors and Movies:
• First look at 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's new cast of Potter actors on stage

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_may_madness: Day 24 Prompts
• hp_may_madness: Day 25 Prompts
• hp_may_madness: Day 26 Prompts
• hp_may_madness: Day 27 Prompts
• hp_may_madness: Day 28 Prompts

Communities:
• rarepair_shorts: One Week Left to Leave Your Wishes!
• serpentinelion: Glompfest 2017 - Reminder to Participants
• hp_darkarts: HP HORROR FEST 2017: REVEALS AND MASTERLIST
• one_bad_man: Thank Crunchie it's Friday!
• hp_podfic_fest: HP Podfic Fest 2017 -- Beta Sign-ups
• hp_podfic_fest: HP Podfic Fest 2017 -- Mentor Sign-ups
• hp_podfic_fest: HP Podfic Fest 2017 -- Cover Artist Sign-ups
• hd_remix: H/D Remix vol. 9.0: Stats!
• hd_fan_fair: Submission Guidelines for the 2017 H/D Career Fair!

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• snape_potter: Snarry-A-Thon 17: Week Four Wrap Up

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced one Severus art.
• gracerene recced one Albus Severus/James Sirius fic.
• vociferandum recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• rosevalleynb recced one Millicent fic.
• rosevalleynb recced one Millicent fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• madeleone recced one Severus/Hermione fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Tuesday, May 23, 2017
• sshp_prophet: SS/HP Prophet - May 21 - 27
• hd_prophet: Friday, May 26th

Essay/Meta:
• Why Latin?

General Fandom News:
• Wizarding World Audiobooks Now Available Through Local Bookstores!
• Coming Home: MISTI-Con 2017

Nifty:
• Giveaway: Win These Magical “Harry Potter” Cake Molds!
• 25 “Harry Potter” Characters and Their Cards Against Humanity Counterparts
• Escape Rooms Styled After the Magic of ‘Harry Potter’ Becoming the Latest Trend

Searches:
• daily_snitch: currently looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta, etc ...) for Newt Scamander.

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_3somes: HP Threesome centered fest currently posting!

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Daniel Radcliffe reuniting with Harry Potter series producer David Barron on new film
• Emma Watson on What Brought Her to “The Circle”
• Daniel Radcliffe to Star in Comedy Series ‘Miracle Workers’
• Daniel Radcliffe: The Angel?
• Castium Revelio: En Garde, Tom Felton!
• Daniel Radcliffe’s Prison Break
• YA ‘Harry Potter’ Cast Round-Up: Radcliffe, Pattinson, Wright, Lynch, and Lewis
• Another Movie Sign-On For Dan Radcliffe: ‘Escape From Pretoria’

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• “MuggleCast” Episode 320: “Tina” Now Available!

HP & The Cursed Child – Actors and Movies:
• A Goodbye to the Original Cast of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_may_madness: Day 17 Prompts
• hp_may_madness: Day 18 Prompts
• hp_may_madness: Day 19 Prompts
• hp_may_madness: Day 20 Prompts
• hogwarts365: HOGWARTS365 PROMPT 193 -- Due on or before MAY 27

Communities:
• hp_darkarts: HP Horror Fest 2017 - Now Posting
• hphet: Extra Posting Dates!
• hp_podfic_fest: HP Podfic Fest 2017 -- Claim Your Fics!
• one_bad_man: Sign up day is back again.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365: Prompt 192 MASTERLIST - HOGWARTS365

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Mornings, Blankets, & Thighs by anokaba (Harry/Draco; NC-17, ART)

Fandom Recs:
• chestnut_podfic recced one Gen podfic.
• smirkingcat recced one Snupin fic.
• gracerene recced one Albus Severus/James Sirius fic/art/podfic.
• themightyflynn recced one Crossover fic.
• rosevalleynb recced one Millicent fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• bixgirl1 recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• bixgirl1 recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• bixgirl1 recced one Harry/Draco fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Wednesday, 17 May 2017

Archive News:
• OTW: OTW Legal on the Overturned FCC Internet Privacy Regulations
• sycophant_hex: Site Down

General Fandom News:
• Leaky’s Melissa Anelli Set to Charm MISTI-Con 2017
• 20 Years Later: Return Home to the Wizarding World

Nifty:
• Enchanting New Light Show Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood!
• Quiz: What Is Your Ideal “Potter” Destination?
• 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' iTunes 'LEGO-ized' for Batman release

Searches:
• daily_snitch: currently looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta, etc ...) for Newt Scamander.

Community Spotlight:
♥ canon_evidence: An older community for the heroic purpose of straightening out what is *really* Harry Potter canon.

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Joanne K. Rowling:
• In celebration of the 20th anniversary of HP and the Philosopher's Stone: Roanoke becomes Hogwarts for a day. (Celebrations on May 13.)

Pottermore News
• Pottermore launches a Wizarding World Book Club to discuss the seven HP books (starts June 2017).

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy): Social Media Round-up.
• J.K. Rowling, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort), Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart), Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy), Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew), Emma Thompson (Sybil Trelawney) and others in: The 'Harry Potter' Round-up.

Prompt Challenges:
• mixandmatch100 posted a Poll about mirroring the community on DreamWidth.
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt #191 (due on or before May 13): “The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Disorientation and Three Broomsticks.
• hp_may_madness posted the Day 7 Prompt.

Communities:
• hp_podfic_fest posted the timeline of this year's HP Podfic Fest.
• hp_mhealthfest posted a reminder that the Final Check-in is today.
• hprarefest is looking for two pinch-hitters.
• hp_crossgenfest posted the List of Prompts for this year's fest. Claiming starts tomorrow, May 8.
• There is a new Drarry Squad Group Chat on discord.
• hd_familyfest posted the Fest Announcement and timeline of this year's fest.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt # 190 Masterlist.
• hd_remix posted the Roundup Week One.
• snape_potter posted the Week One Wrap-up of the Snarry-a-Thon17.

Fandom Recs:
• lq_traintracks recced Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy fic (NC-17).
• themightyflynn recced Harry Potter/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• toblass recced Severus Snape art (G).

Searches:
• daily_snitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Newt Scamander.

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from May 7 to 13 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from April 30 to May 6.

Discussions:
• Elizabeth Baird-Hardy wrote about Rowling Apologizes for Killing Snape (Hogwarts Professor).
• Claudia Boleyn: My Personality Disorder is not a Punchline (JK Rowling please take note) (on Rowling equating Trump's politics with mental illness). (video)

Essay/Meta:
• Bella wrote How has Harry Potter Inspired Today's Popular YA Writers? (Muggle.Net)

Archive News:
• AO3 News: Death-Marked Love, a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fanfiction archive, is moving to AO3.

General Fandom News:
• Join the Organization of Transformative Works at WhedonCon 2017 near Los Angeles on May 19.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.