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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Rare First Edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” Sells for Shocking Amount at Auction
• See Jim Kay on Tour in October!
• J.K. Rowling Contributes to “A Love Letter to Europe”
• “Downton Abbey”‘s Release Brings News of Maggie’s Smith and Imelda Staunton’s Talent, and the Opportunity to Stay at Highclere Castle

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Emma Thompson Shares Advice for Improving Your Mental Health

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• San Francisco Announces “Friday Forty” Ticket Lottery for “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
• 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' announce New York Comic Con panel, booth details

Communities:
• femslashex sent out assignments and posted about treats for pinch hitters
• hp_halloween opened sign-ups
• hd_prophet posted a new issue
• hd-collab posted a due date reminder
• hp_creatures posted a due date reminder
• New Black Witches Weekly newsletter! Including Part 5 of "Beneath the Surface"

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• dramione_remix posted Week 2 Round-Up

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Severus/Hermione fic and several pieces of Snape art

Discussions:
• Five Tough Lessons That “Harry Potter” Taught Me
• Five Questionable Moments in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”

Essay/Meta:
• A Game of Crimes: What “Fantastic Beasts” Can Learn from “Game of Thrones”

General Fandom News:
• “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” Is Moving to Lisbon!
• “Puffs” Play, Attend a “Harry Potter” Marathon, and Head to Comic Con

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