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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: PotterCast #265 – Interview with J.K. Rowling.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Nighttime Show at Universal’s Wizarding World Set for Summer 2017.
• New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Footage Released.
• Golden Globes Roundup.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• “SpeakBeasty” Episode 27: “Good Old Newtles”.
• 2017 Golden Globes Nominations Announced.
• In the Execution Room: Historical Significance of MACUSA Death Sentence.

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_bunintheoven posted January Prompts.
• slythindor100 posted Challenge 202.
• poetic_hp posted January Prompt.
• hp_creatures posted January Prompts.

Communities:
• hp_mhealthfest posted A Couple of possible changes.
• hp_shoreofangst posted Change of rules.
• hp_kinkfest announced: Prompting for the HP Kinkfest 2017 is Open!
• rs_small_gifts posted Happy New Year and Our final Week of Posting.
• HPfanfictalk announced: The New Beginning Challenge [The deadline is 5-February-2017].
• hd_erised posted H/D Erised Guessing Poll.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_erised posted the 2016 Anonymous Masterlist.
• rarepair_shorts posted the Week One Round-up.
• smutty_claus posted the Sunday recap! - Dec 19 - Dec 24 and Dec 26 - Dec 31.
• sceasleycest posted the Week 5 Summary.
• hp_creatures posted the December Round Up.
• mini_fest posted the Week #5 Round-Up.
• rs_small_gifts posted the Week 5 Round Up.
• daily_deviant posted the Week 4 Plus a bit Roundup.

Hot Rec:
• Lumos by anon at hd_erised (Harry/Draco, NC-17, ~42K)
Summary: Harry never expected to spend eighth year listening to Draco Malfoy wanking.

• Antediluvia by anon at hd_erised (Harry/Draco, NC-17, ~56,8K)
Summary: Everyone always forgets about the Merpeople. So did Harry until the day his, Lee’s, and Hermione’s Portkeys land at Reagan National Airport’s Arrivals dais. He’s just had to leave a job he loves and pack his entire life—literally—into his luggage. Then Malfoy and his subplots arrive, and suddenly, saving the world again, one Mermaid at a time, sounds like the perfect excuse to do something he’s always wanted.

• Written on the Heart by anon at hd_erised (Harry/Draco, NC-17, ~113K)
Summary: Harry doesn’t mind that so many Slytherins from his year have returned to finish their NEWTs, really he doesn’t. It’s just – do they have to be so friendly? He’s not prejudiced, really he’s not. It’s just – they’ve got to be up to something, right? Unnerved by the attention he’s attracting from everyone – the Slytherins are the least of it, to be fair – and struggling with a raft of changes to Hogwarts itself, Harry wishes he could be happy that one constant remains: Draco Malfoy really fucking hates him. // When he’s hit by an illegal love-spell though, Harry finds he has more to worry about than whether or not Blaise Zabini actually wants to be his friend. For if everyone affected has been blessed – or cursed, by the look on Malfoy’s face – with a magical tattoo revealing the name of their soulmate, what does it mean that Harry’s skin remains completely bare?

Fandom Recs:
• lq_traintracks recced four Harry/Draco fics (3) art (1).
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• mywitch recced one Severus/Petunia fic.
• nia_kantorka recced one Scorpius/Rose, Ron/Draco fic.
• birdsofshore recced ten Harry/Draco fic.
• carpemermaid recced seven Harry/Draco fics.
• digthewriter recced one Remus/Neville fic.
• besamislabios recced four multi-ship fics (2) and arts (2).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday, January 1st.
• hd_prophet: Monday, January 2nd.
• quibbler_report: 30 December 2016--1 January 2017.

Essay/Meta:
• Dramione Character Traps: Hermione Granger.

Have a Laugh:
• New Year's Resolutions for "Potter" Fans.

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Maggie Smith Happy Birthday!.
• Emma Watson A Year in Literature.
• Warwick Davis Takes Gatwick by Storm.
• Evanna Lynch & Bonnie Wright Visit Haiti for Lumos.
• David Tennant New Trailer released for ‘Broadchurch’ Series 3!.
• Maggie Smith on Loneliness, ‘Downton Abbey’ & ‘Lady in the Van’.
• Emma Watson first singing preview from 'Beauty and the Beast', new promos, poster.(Video)

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• We’re All Jacob.
• Bringing ‘Fantastic Beasts’ to Life.
• Does Our Appreciation for Queenie Come at a Cost?.
• Katherine Waterston New Trailer & Interview-In Alien: Covenant.
• 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' behind-the-scenes shots of cast.(Photos)
• Interpreting Fantastic Beasts: Finding the Fantastic Beasts Text, 5.3 — Jacob Kowalski: Is He Bigger than Newt?.
• Interpreting Fantastic Beasts: Finding the Fantastic Beasts Text, 5.4 — The Grindelgraves-Credence Relationship.
• Interpreting Fantastic Beasts: Finding the Fantastic Beasts Text, 5.5 — Lumos and the Barebones Orphanage.

Curse Child - Actors and News:
• Sonia Friedman “Cursed Child” Producer up for Producer of the Year 2017 Stage Award.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• rs_small_gifts posted the Week 4 Round Up.
• snape_potter posted the Secret Snarry Swap: Pre-reveals Wrap-Up.

Hot Rec:
• Boom Clap (The Sound of My Heart) by Anon @ hd_erised (Harry/Draco | NC-17 | 39,600)
Summary:Post-war Hogwarts has been energized by its new teaching fellows program. Where once bitter enmity divided the wizarding community, Malfoy and Potter chummily patrol hallways together whilst Granger and Zabini seek lost parts of the castle at McGonagall’s behest and Chang supervises Quidditch when not lecturing in Charms. It’s a veritable wizarding utopia and life is predictable for the first time in years. Which is, of course, when everything blows apart as the result of a drunken dare and Malfoy’s life is ruined beyond his capacity to repair it. Ever. In a million years.

Fandom Recs:
• mywitch recced one Severus/Hermione fic (?).
• madeleone recced one Lucius/Hermione/Severus art (PG-13).
• theimpossiblegl recced one Severus, Harry, Hermione, Ron art (G).

Resources:
• quibbler_report posted Monday - Tuesday, December 26 - 27, 2016.
• quibbler_report posted December 28-29, 2016.
• Media References to Fanfiction for the week ending 12/24/2016 .

Discussions:
• What Should Your New Year’s Resolution Be Based on Your Hogwarts House?.

General Fandom News:
• Christmas Present Review: Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts LEGO Dimensions.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

♦ Happy Holidays from the Daily Snitch! ♦
Joanne K. Rowling:
• This Christmas light up 8 million lives with Lumos, J. K. Rowling's charity to help children in institutions.
• J.K. Rowling shares a heartfelt holiday message on twitter.
• J.K. Rowling shared "words of hope" in the Lumos Charity newsletter.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Imelda Staunton stars as Sally Plummer in the National Theatre’s production of the musical Follies.
• Harry Potter Film Marathon on Freeform TV (ABC Family) plus Tom Felton Meets the Superfans documentary. (Schedule December 30 and 31)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Christine Jones, artistic director of the 'Cursed Child' production lead upcoming Sanctuary Project.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Fantastic Beasts Blue-Ray edition will be released April 11, 2017.
• Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein) celebrated her birthday on december 23.
• Katherine Waterston and Carmen Ejogo in new Alien: Covenant trailer.
• Interpreting Fantastic Beasts: Part 3: Six Screenplay Scenes Deleted From 'Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them' by John Granger.
• Interpreting Fantastic Beasts: Part 4: Five Merchandise Tie-Ins Revelations & Newsbreaks at Rowling’s Site & Twitter by John Granger.
• Exclusive Interview with Michael Kogge, author of Fantastic Beasts' 'Character Guide' and 'Magical Handbook'.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 172 (due on or before December 31): “I am also concerned not to come off as shrill or preachy when what I really am is more like confused.” ― David Foster Wallace, cantankerous and Snitchnip.
• slythindor100 posted the final traditional prompts of 25 Days of Draco and Harry.

Communities:
• The Fandom snowflake_challenge is looking for volunteers to continue the annual challenge.
• hoggywartyxmas posted The Grand Opening of the Twelve Days of Hoggywarts.
• rs_small_gifts takes a small break. Posting will resume Monday, December 26.
• one_bad_man posted the weekly sign-up post for reccing Severus Snape and/or Lucius Malfoy creations. (Wednesday is still open at time of posting).
• sceasleycest posted the Week 3 and 4 summary and Week 5 prompts.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• Kinky Kristmas posted the Week 3 Roundup.
• mini_fest posted the Weekly Roundup #3.
• hd_erised posted the Weekly Round-up #4.
• hd_owlpost posted the Roundup Week Three of the H/D Owlpost Winter Fest.
• snape_potter posted the Wrap-up for Week Three of the Secret Snarry Swap.
• hogwarts365 posted the Masterlist for Prompt #171.

Hot Rec:
• Simple As It Is, Complicated As You Need by anon Kinky Kristmas 2016 (Harry/Teddy; NC-17, 3500 words)
Summary: It's not something they do often, this whole 'Daddy' thing. But to be fair, they don't even have regular sex as often as Teddy would like either. It's not as though they've even admitted they're doing anything. One of the benefits and curses of both of them being Legilimens actually: Nobody ever has to talk

Fandom Recs:
• capitu recced a Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• theimpossiblegl recced a Snape and Harry gen fic (PG).
• kellychambliss recced a Snape/Hermione and Neville/Hannah fic (PG.13).
• capitu recced a long Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• toblass recced Severus Snape Christmas art and drabble (with Draco) (G).
• themightyflynn recced three pieces of art: Narcissa, Draco, Lucius and Dobby (G) and Severus Snape (NC-17 and PG version).

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

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from 25 to 31 December at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from 18 through 24 December.

General Fandom News:
• Potter Spell Tattoos: 1. Obliviate and 2. Expecto Patronum.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Tags: #cursed child, #fandom recs, #fantastic beasts, #hot rec, #masterlist, #weekly roundup, editor: vaysh11

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 and Eddie Redmayne chat at 'Fantastic Beasts' Gala Screening at Carnegie Hall. (video)
• Hermione Grange tops list of 50 favourite fictional female characters in a survey of the Hollywood Reporter. (more info)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• 'Cursed Child' script officially amazon's bestselling book of 2016.
• Paul Thornley on playing Ron Weasley.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Daniel Radcliffe on cover shoots for L'Officiel Hommes, and GQ Brazil magazines.
• Warner Bros Studio Tour London offers Valentine Dinner in the Great Hall.
• A Celebration of Harry Potter 2017 at Universal Studios Orlando Resort take place January 27-29, 2017. (special guests, events, tickets and vacation packages now online on site)
• Short review from the 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' Live Concert, performed by the Minnesota Orchestra.
• Muggle.net reviews LEGO Harry Potter Collections.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• 'Fantastic Beasts' wins won Editor's Award at the 2016 Evening Standard British Film Awards.
• Exclusive Chat with Unique Vintage on the 'Fantastic Beasts' Collection.
• Muggle.net's review of the 'Fantastic Beasts' original screenplay.
• 'Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them' eBook coming soon. Proceeds go to charity.
• Dan Fogler and Bonnie Wright opened 'Fantastic Beasts' exhibit at the Warner Bros Studio Tour in Hollywood.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 170 (due on or before December 17): "War made the state, and the state made war” ― Charles Tilly, Charlie Weasley and Metamorphose.
• slythindor100 posted prompt #10 and #11 for the '25 Days of Draco and Harry' Challenge.

Communities:
• hp_mhealthfest posted the Rules and Timeline of the 2017 Harry Potter Mental Health Fest.
• sceasleycest posted the Week 3 Prompt Post.
• hd_owlpost made a Mod Post about updating the publication date on AO3.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt #169 Masterlist.
• smutty_claus posted the Sunday Recap: Dec 5 to10.
• Daily Deviant posted the Kinky Kristmas Round-up #1
• snape_potter posted the Wrap-up of Week 1 of the Secret Snarry Swap.
• dhr_advent posted the Advent 2016 Round-up #1.
• hd_owlpost posted the Fest Round-up #1.
• hd_erised posted Weekly Round-up #2.

Hot Recs:
• Weeds or Wildflowers by anonymous at hd_erised (Harry/Draco; NC-17, 17500 words)
Summary: A perfect match, a romance for the ages, with a one hundred percent success rate! Magic Match claims they can give Draco all of this. So why do they keep sending him on dates with Harry Potter?

• 1,000 Points from Gryffindor by anonymous at hd_erised (Harry/Draco; NC-17, 25000 words)
Summary: The story of how Harry Potter single-handedly lost Gryffindor the House Cup while attempting to have a “normal” year at Hogwarts. Featuring Harry's suspicious nature turned up to eleven again, a new DADA teacher who is so not here for Harry’s fame, multiple detentions, Slytherins being sneaky, Hufflepuffs being sneakier, and the mystery of Draco Malfoy's hoodie because seriously Hermione who gave that to him and is he wearing it just to torment me? This is ridiculous!

Fandom Recs:
• Amelia recced six Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger fics (5 x R, PG-13, one fic rec links to a member-only archive).
• amorette recced a Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• amorette recced Harry/Draco art (PG-13).
• amorette recced another Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• gracerene recced two Harry/Draco fics, here (NC-17) and here.
• kellychambliss recced Minerva McGonagall/Rolanda Hooch fic (PG-13) and art (NC-17).
• kellychambliss recced two Hermione Granger/Severus Snape works of art (NC-17 and G, resp.).
• nerak_rose recced Harry/Draco fic (R) and art (PG-13).
• nia_kantorka recced a Harry Potter/Scorpius Malfoy fic (R).
• nia_kantorka recced Draco Malfoy art (R).
• toblass recced Severus Snape/Sirius Black art (G).
• toblass recced more Severus Snape/Sirius Black art (G).
• themightyflynn recced a Regulus Black/Severus Snape fic (G).
• vaysh recced three Harry/Draco fics (G, PG, R) and one work of art (NC-17ish).

Searches:
• catreader posted a search for Draco/Gellert Grindelwald or Draco/Newt Scamander fic.
• Final Days dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Roxanne Weasley.

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from December 11 – 17 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from December 4 to 10, 2016.
• Media References to Fanfiction for the week ending December 10,

Essay/Meta:
• Kayti Burt wrote How Harry Potter Shaped Modern Internet Fandom, Den of Geeks, December 2, 2016.

General Fandom News:
• OTW Guest Post: Antonia talks about what it’s like to volunteer for Comiket a major dōjinshi convention held in Japan.

Nifty:
• A newly discovered spider has been named after a Hogwarts founder: “Eriovixia gryffindori”.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Ralph Fiennes Possessive of Voldemort.
• Matthew Lewis Leads ‘Into Film’ Q&A Events at Schools in Leeds.
• Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe Donate Sunglasses to Sightsavers Auction.
• Happy Belated Birthday Bill Weasley!.
• Harry Potter films' actors nominated for WhatsOnStage Awards.
• ‘Harry Potter’ Stars’ Sunglasses up for grabs in in charity appeal.
• Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit at British Library in 2017 details released.
• Barnes & Noble's Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball taking place on Dec. 9th across US.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Newt Scamander The Hufflepuff We Need.
• Jared Harris Comments on Dumbledore Rumors, More.
• Tina Goldstein birthday, blood status, NY address, more revealed.
• “Fantastic Beasts” Brings In $500 Million!.
• “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Box Office Update.
• Giveaway: “Fantastic Beasts” Wanded and Dangerous Morphing Mugs!.
• Flash Giveaway: Win Tickets to “Fantastic Beasts” Event at Waterstones Piccadilly!.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' tie-in books event with authors on Friday at London's Waterstones.
• TOMORROW: Evening at Waterstones with 3 Authors of “Fantastic Beasts” Film Companion Books.

Curse Child - Actors and News:
• “Cursed Child” Set to Arrive on Broadway in 2018!.

Pottermore News:
• Pottermore OFFICIALLY Says “Cursed Child” in talks to Open on Broadway in 2018.
• Pottermore Uncovers Details on British Library’s 20th anniversary of Harry Potter Celebration.

Communities:
• rs_small_gifts posted Pinch hitters?.
• snapecase posted Deadline is December 3rd.
• bill_ficathon posted Mod post: Update!.
• rs_games posted Suggestion Box!.
• sirius_black posted Delayed Reveals.
• mini_fest posted Posting has Started.
• rs_small_gifts posted Countdown to Small Gifts 6/6: Happily ever after.
• mini_fest posted Call for Pinch Hitters and Fest Fillers!.
• hd_owlpost posted Started Posting.
• hp_goldenage posted Last Reminder Until Jan.
• hd_erised posted Posting Has Started.
• sshg_giftfest posted Posting Has Begun!.

Hot Rec:
• Second Skin by cabinetcaligari (Lorcan Scamander/Lysander Scamander | NC-17 | 2,900)
Summary:People always say we’re attached at the hip, Lorcan and I. He feels like home to me, and I trust him more than anyone. But there are things even Lorcan cannot know.

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

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted Thursday, 1st of December, 2016.
• quibbler_report posted November 24 - December 1, 2016.
• hd_prophet posted Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

General Fandom News:
• CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Sixth Annual MuggleNet Advent Calendar Giveaway Starts Tomorrow!.

Nifty:
• Potter Spell Tattoos – Part 1: Obliviate.

Searches:
• catreaderposted a search for Muggle Au: Harry/Draco.
• daily_snitch posted a search for The Daily Snitch: More LJ-Based Content.
• Only this week left daily_snitch posted a search for daily_snitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Roxanne Weasley..


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Warwick Davis Harry Potter Documentary.
• Ralph Fiennes Discusses “I Would Like to Not Let That Go” His Love for Lord Voldemort.
• SnitchSeeker's 'Fantastic Beasts' & Harry Potter 2017 Calendars.com U.S. giveaway!.
• “Harry Potter” Animator on Visualizing Death.
• The Eyes Say It All.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• PotterCast #263: Fantastic Beasts and When We Saw Them.
• “Fantastic Beasts” Video Clip Round Up from Twitter!.
• Hagrid’s Fantastic Beast of the Month: Niffler.
• Fantastic Feminism and Where to Find It.
• The Big Bads: Grindelwald vs. Voldemort.

Communities:
• rs_games posted RS_Games 2016 Reveals Party!!!.
• rs_small_gifts posted Countdown to Small Gifts 4/6: Remus or Sirius?.
• rs_small_gifts posted Countdown to Small Gifts 5/6: Wish lists for R/S fandom.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• rs_games posted the RS_Games 2016 Master List.
• hp_nextgen_fest posted the 2016 Next Gen Fest Reveals!.

Hot Rec:
• Black Skirt Down by candamira (Albus Severus Potter/Scorpius Malfoy | NC-17 | 7,100)
Summary:The girl turned around and looked straight at him. Green eyes. Not the common mossy, brown-sprinkled green, no. They were of a rare, pure green, clear like a mountain lake. Like Al's.

• Villa Zabini by cabinetcaligari (Albus Severus Potter/Scorpius Malfoy | R | 2,100)
Summary:Scorpius and Albus travel through Italy to celebrate leaving Hogwarts. They visit the Malfoy’s family friend, Blaise Zabini. However, when Scorpius leaves after only a day, Albus stays behind.

Fandom Recs:
• madeleone recced one Severus/Hermione fic (NC-17).
• fangqueen recced one Blaise/Draco, Blaise/Draco/Pansy fic (NC-17).
• mywitch recced one Severus/Hermione fic (PG-13).

Fandom Movie Review:
• author_by_night review Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Reaction Post.

Resources:
• quibbler_report posted November 14-17, 2016.
• quibbler_report posted The Quibbler Report-17-23 November, 2016.
• hd_prophet posted Sunday 27th November 2016.
• hd_writers posted Monday Resources XIX.

Archive News:
• This Week in Fandom, Volume 33.

Discussions:
• anemonen posted Harry Potter and Accents (Unlocked)

Essay/Meta:
• Meta on the Accents of Various Harry Potter Characters

General Fandom News:
• Giving Tuesday: Stand with Aleppo.

Searches:
• Only this week left dailysnitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Roxanne Weasley.
• qchanlover posted a search for Harry/Draco, before Harry/Ginny.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling Answers “Fantastic Beasts” Questions on Twitter.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Harry Potter Shop in Heathrow Officially Open!.
• Seven Ways I Relate to Ron Weasley.
• Bringing the Magic to Brussels… for the Second Time!.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Alison Sudol Bewitches Both on Screen and in Song.
• Dan Fogler teases 'Fantastic Beasts' Jacob's future 'incredible transformation'.
• J.K. Rowling 'Fantastic Beasts' screenplay confirms death of another character.
• David Heyman reveals Graves' & Colin Farrell's futures in Fantastic Beast series.
• Eddie Redmayne teases 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel scene audition with Zoe Kravitz.
• David Heyman says'Fantastic Beasts' sequel's main characters will not be lead four.
• The Mystery of Leta Lestrange.
• Let’s Talk About Young Albus Dumbledore.
• First “Fantastic Beasts” Box Office Numbers!.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' cast & crew complete press tour at Tokyo film premiere.(Video)
• SnitchSeeker's Candlewick Press 'Fantastic Beasts' tie-in books U.S. giveaway!.

Curse Child - Actors and News:
• 'Cursed Child' Dec. 2017 - Feb. 2018 tickets now on sale, more releasing this January.
• Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts & Cursed Child news round-up.
• 60,000 “Cursed Child” Tickets to go on SALE TOMORROW!.

Communities:
• sceasleycest posted Beta Call!.
• rs_small_gifts posted Beta Lounge.
• rs_small_gifts posted Posting Instructions.
• hp_goldenage posted sign-ups are still open.
• ron_draco_fest posted 3 days left to Prompt.
• snape_potter posted The SSHP Prophet needs YOU!.
• rarepair_shorts posted MOD POST: Check in and Reminder.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_nextgen_fest posted the 2016 Anonymous Masterlist.

Hot Rec:
• What You Wish For by Anonymous for hp_nextgen_fest (Albus Severus Potter/Scorpius Malfoy | NC-17 | 16,500)
Summary:Scorpius has been in love with James Sirius Potter for years to no avail, but that's all about to change, with a little help from a totally legal wish-fulfillment ritual. Now he just needs to get Albus on board with his plan, because Scorpius may be in love with James, but it's Albus he can't live without. Which is a completely normal thought to have about your best mate, right
• The Way He Looks by Anonymous for hp_nextgen_fest ( James Sirius Potter/Teddy Lupin | NC-17 | 11,300)
Summary:His dad’s having a midlife crisis, he hates the job he doesn’t even have yet and he’s somehow managed to accidentally bond himself to the best mate he’s secretly in love with. Surely growing up shouldn’t be this difficult?
• Pawn to C3 by Anonymous for hp_nextgen_fest (Ron Weasley & Lily Luna Potter| PG | 4,400)
Summary:Teaching Lily chess started as a way to keep her occupied and out of everyone’s hair. It grew into much more than that.
• (We’re Just) Different Colours by Anonymous for hp_nextgen_fest ( Albus Severus Potter/Teddy Lupin | NC-17 | 12,700)
Summary:They both want someone they can’t have, so why not have a drink together and settle for second best?

Fandom Recs:
• fangqueen recced one Ron/Blaise fic (M).
• madeleone recced one Severus/Hermione fic (?).
• madeleone recced one Hermione/Severus fic (R).
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted Monday, November 21, 2016.
• hd_prophet posted Sunday 20th November 2016.
• crack_broom posted November mid-month stats.

Archive News:
• This Week in Fandom, Volume 32.

Essay/Meta:
• Five Times Neville Surprised Us with His Courage!.

General Fandom News:
• Cineworld Wand Training Review.
• The Seven Most Shocking “Potter” Alumni Deaths Since the Battle of Hogwarts.
• GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win Magical Gifts from Candlewick Press!.
• Extra Giveaway: Win Tickets to See “Puffs” in NYC!.
• Experiencing Quidditch Through a Camera Lense.
• A Magical Creatures Scavenger Hunt Has Begun at Universal Orlando!.

Searches:
• jeannekaito posted a search for Searching vampire Draco!.
• dailysnitch posted a search for Special Edition: Roxanne Weasley - call for recs and links


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling 'The Cormoran Strike Mysteries' TV series first on-set look at cast.(Photos)

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Ralph Fiennes win at London Evening Standard Theatre awards.
• Emma Watson & Emma Thompson in live-action 'Beauty and the Beast' film full trailer.(Video)

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Fogler talks 'Fantastic Beasts' deleted scenes.
• GIVEAWAY Win A Set of Magical “Fantastic Beasts” Journals From Insight Editions!.
• J.K. Rowling 'Fantastic Beasts', Harry Potter films, plays' casts at London premiere.
• David Yates confirms 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel Paris set production starting February.(Video)
• J.K. Rowling & Eddie Redmayne talk Lumos charity at 'Fantastic Beasts' gala screening.(Video)
• Eddie Redmayne & Dan Fogler 'Fantastic Beasts' stars express their Hufflepuff love. (Video)
• 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' film's reviews round-up so far.
• Our 12 Favorite Quotes from “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”.
• The Exhibition debuts first 'Fantastic Beasts' sets, props in Belgium.(Photos)
• 'Fantastic Beasts' cast in character pose with models for Vogue magazine spread. (Photos)
• Newt Scamander – In the TARDIS?.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' film costume exhibit coming to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.
• Unsigned Singer Gets Her Big Break in “Fantastic Beasts”!.
• “Fantastic” Coats and Cases Coming to Hollywood!.

Curse Child - Actors and News:
• “Cursed Child” Wins Best Play at Evening Standard Awards.

Communities:
• hermione_smut posted Mod Note: Delayed again.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_halloween posted the A late, but necessary wrap-up!.
• rs_games posted the RS_Games 2016 Anonymous Master List.

Hot Rec:
• Team Players by Anonymous @ hp_nextgen_fest (James Sirius Potter/Teddy Lupin, James Sirius Potter/Oliver Wood | NC-17 | 15,000)
Summary:Everyone has that one celebrity they’d move heaven and earth to get between their legs, and James Potter is no exception. He just never anticipated that number one on his Freebie List would end up in the same room as him, let alone would make the first move. But lucky for James, Teddy is a team player―well, he probably is, especially with what James is suggesting.

• Touch Me With Your Gaze by Anonymous @ hp_nextgen_fest (Albus Severus Potter/James Sirius Potter | NC-17 | 2,100)
Summary:It's only wrong if they touch.

• Omega by Anonymous @ hp_nextgen_fest (James Sirius Potter/Teddy Lupin| NC-17 | 59,000)
Summary:When James Sirius Potter unexpectedly presents as an Omega, two months after his seventeenth birthday, his life is uprooted. From being one of the most admired young men at Hogwarts, he is now the most despised. For as ‘everybody’ knows, Omegas are the lowest of the low, only good for sex and babies

Fandom Recs:
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic (PG-13).

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted Sunday 13th November 2016.
• hd_writers posted Monday Resources XVIII.

Archive News:
• This Week in Fandom, Volume 31.
• NEW HPFanFicTalk (HPFT) Archive.

General Fandom News:
• November, a Love Story.
• Quidditch Gets a Premier League in the UK.
• USQ Midwest Regional Championship Recap.
• Universal Orlando Resort Releases Online Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes Challenge!.
• Be. Our. Guest! – A Breakdown of the “Beauty and the Beast” Trailer and Cast Live Chat.

Have a Laugh:
• Four Uses for Your Imperiused Body!.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling reveals her favorite 'Fantastic Beasts' creatures, writing characters.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Wizarding World of Harry Potter's Dragon Challenge roller coaster rumored to shutdown.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• The Guardian Interviews Eddie Redmayne on ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and the Challenges of Acting.
• “Fantastic Beasts” Clothing and Merchandise.
• Ezra Miller talks 'Fantastic Beasts' Credence & Graves, meeting J.K. Rowling, more.
• Exclusive: Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol on Queenie-Jacob Dynamic, Ron, and Beasts.
• Davids Yates and Heyman Spill Fantastic Beasts Secrets: Paris, Dumbledore, Depp, Credence and more.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' Alison Sudol & Dan Fogler discuss Queenie/Jacob relationship, more.
• Ezra Miller: A Harry Potter Fan Starring in a Harry Potter Film.
• Katherine Waterston reveals she was told of 4 'Fantastic Beasts' movies originally.

Communities:
• hd_erised reminds you: Submisions due November 8th.
• hp_goldenage posted One week left to prompt for the Salt and Pepper fest.
• mini_fest posted Reminder & Submission Guidelines.
• snape_potter reminds you Entries are due on November 14th.
• hermione_smut posted Fest due date pushed until November 15th.
• hp20in20 is hosting the 63 (half) Round that focus on Quidditch. More sign-up info here.
• rs_games posted: So, what happens now?

Hot Rec:
• The Bells by anon at rs_games (Remus/Sirius, R, 23K)
Summary: Upstate New York, after the fall. "Some of the ways death had come to work were obvious, and they were new and necessitated negotiation, but other ways were invisible, or at least invisible unless you cared to look very closely, and thus perhaps they had been as such forever."

Fandom Recs:
• gracerene recced five Harry/Draco fics.
• themightyflynn recced one Teddy/James fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Monday, November 7th.


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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling Holliday Grainger to play Robin in Cormoran Strike Series.
• J.K. Rowling visits 'Fantastic Beasts' set in new on-set feature, MinaLima prints out.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Emma Watson as Belle in first official look at live-action 'Beauty and the Beast'.
• Emma Watson hiding free books on the London tube!.
• Stanislav Ianevski reveals cut Krum, Hermione, Ron love triangle.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Videos: 'Fantastic Beasts' new Niffler scene & song released; Ezra Miller teases Grindelwald.
• Johnny Depp reportedly cast in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' film series.
• Eddie Redmayne teases 'one wonderful surprise' in upcoming 'Fantastic Beasts' film.
• Ezra Miller 60 Second Breakdown of Wizarding History, Plus New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Clips!.
• Visit ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Locations on Google Maps!.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' entire soundtrack released online, character wands available soon.
• Step Inside ‘The Blind Pig’ A 1920’s New York Speakeasy Found In Fantastic Beasts!.

Pottermore News:
• Pottermore Interviews: Costume Designer Colleen Atwood discusses her work on Fantastic Beasts!.

Prompt Challenges:
• hd_fluff posted November Prompt.
• poetic_hp posted Prompt: Grim.

Communities:
• potterfests posted New Mod(s) Wanted!.
• sirius_black posted A Few Words Before the Party Begins.
• hd_writers posted WORD WAR - Day ONE check in (Thursday).
• hpfanfictalk posted New HP fanfic Site/Community.

Hot Rec:
• Longsdune by Anonymouse for rs_games (Remus/Sirius | PG-13 | 3,500)
Summary:He supposes that this is what is expected of him, to sit here and listen to wetness sinking into the earth and remember how it felt when it was sunny, and there were four of them, and Sirius Black looked at him like he was a piece of the universe he wanted to understand so badly that he was willing to take Remus apart completely and then put him back together.

Fandom Recs:
• kerrilee75 recced one Harry/Draco fic (R).
• madeleone recced one Severus/Hermione fic (PG-13).
• theimpossiblegl recced one Severus/Sirius art (M)[MCD]

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted Tuesday, November 1, 2016.
• hd_prophet posted Wednesday, November 2nd.
• quibbler_report posted 26 October-2 November 2016.
• hd_prophet posted Thursday, November 3rd.

General Fandom News:
• New Harry Potter Plush Collection!.
• ‘Puffs’ Reviews Play to Harry Potter Fans.
• Universal Studios Hollywood's Wizarding World of Harry Potter selling hot Butterbeer.


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour's Hogwarts in the Snow exhibit returning this November.
• SnitchSeeker's 'Puffs' off-Broadway play U.S. tickets giveaway.
• Bonnie Wright discusses if she would play Ginny in possible 'Cursed Child' movies.
• Empire Magazine’s Daily Prophet Inspired Issue.
• USAopoly’s “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle” Game Review.
• Daniel Radcliffe Interview-Empire Podcast.
• Quidditch Through the Ages, Beedle the Bard new UK covers released, out on Jan. 12.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Eddie Redmayne confesses 'Fantastic Beasts' scene with topless Newt Scamander removed.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' film costume exhibit coming to Philadelphia's Macy's Center City.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' launching Canadian contest to win invite to first cast press event.
• Fantastic Beasts: Cases From The Wizarding World mobile game to release on Nov. 17.
• Warner Bros. Announces ‘Fantastic Beasts: Cases From the Wizarding World’.
• Macy’s Center City in Philadelphia to Display ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Costumes.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' new TV ad shows Queenie & Newt arguing over best Wizarding school.

Pottermore News
• Pottermore Reveals the Artwork for German Harry Potter Audio Book Series.

Prompt Challenges:
• draco100 posted Prompt 3: The pumpkin patch.

Communities:
• daily_deviant posted: Kinky Kristmas Claiming is Complete.
• sirius_black posted Beta Post.
• rs_small_gifts posted R/S Small Gifts 2016 Schedule.
• hp_nextgen_fest reminds you: Submissions are due October 17th.
• snape_potter announced Halloween Mini-Fest: Rules, Prompting Templates and headers.
• crack_broom posted October mid-month stats.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• draco100 posted the Round up Post: Prompt 2.

Hot Rec:
• How to Suffer a Storm by anonymous at rs_games (Remus/Sirius, PG-13, 12K)
Summary: Remus Lupin fought two storms; one outside his lighthouse, and the other inside of himself. Sirius Black, an old friend from seven years ago brought back into his life by shipwreck, was the unfortunate silver lining in the clouds.

• Professor Potter and his Magical Menagerie by anon, written for hd_fan_fair (PG-13 | 7500 words)
Summary: Harry Potter descends on Hogwarts with a horde of magical beasts. Professor Malfoy is not amused.

• Under The Same Sky by anon, written for hd_fan_fair (NC-17 | 38,695 words)
Summary: “It wasn’t…” Malfoy stops and there’s something tentative in his voice, the hint of an apology in his words. “It was never about you, Potter.” - With memories of the war still fresh on his mind and Malfoy back in London, Harry's past refuses to stay buried. As Harry tries to grapple with life and love, Malfoy seems determined to make him confront his deepest desires and Harry has to try not to lose his heart all over again.

Fandom Recs:
• too_dle_oo recced one Hermione/Severus fic.
• themightyflynn recced one Hugo/Scorpius fic.
• carpemermaid recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• lijahlover recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• gracerene recced one Harry/Sirius fic.
• vociferandum recced one Harry/Draco fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 16th.
• quibbler_report: 3-15 October 2016.
• smirkingcat @ hd_writers: Monday Resources XVI.
• hd_prophet: Monday, October 17th.

Nifty:
• Stop What You're Doing and Look At This Hot Harry Potter Boudoir Shoot!

Searches:
• drarryficfind posted a search for Dark!Harry.
• bottom_draco posted a search for Draco/Severus's son.

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling confirms FIVE 'Fantastic Beasts' films planned for production!.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Harry Potter Cast Round Up, Part 2: Ocean’s Eight, King Arthur, and a Graphic Novel!.
• Tom Felton in first preview clips from CW's 'The Flash' TV series.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• 'Fantastic Beasts' tickets on sale in U.S. now, international release dates revealed.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' character descriptions reveal Credence's sisters, Shaw brother.
• Donate to Win Tickets to Lumos Screening of “Fantastic Beasts,” New Emojis.
• Fantastic Beasts Character Posters Revealed!.
• The ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Interviews: David Yates.
• LIVE! 'Fantastic Beasts' global fan event with cast interviews, new clips & poster.
• Video: 'Fantastic Beasts' IMAX global fan event featurette with J.K. Rowling, clips released.

Prompt Challenges:
• neville100 posted Prompt 341: False Alarm.

Communities:
• snape_potter posted Halloween Mini-Fest begins Monday!.
• hp_creatures posted Posting begins in two days!.
• remusxsirius posted 11th Annual Remus/Sirius Small Gifts Exchange -- Coming Soon!.
• hp_halloween posted Assignments out -- check your email!.
• bill_ficathon posted Claiming Post (Open).

Hot Rec:
• Parchment by Anonymous for rs_games (Remus/Sirius | PG-13 | 4,400)
Summary: Remus Lupin finds the Marauder's Map again and does his best not to let a certain ghost from his past haunt him.

Fandom Recs:
• theimpossiblegl recced two Multi characters art (PG).

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted Wednesday, 12 October 2016..

General Fandom News:
• 7 Reasons to go to LeakyCon’s Wizarding World event this year.


Community Spotlight:
♥bill_ficathon - A Community and Fest Dedicated to Bill Weasley

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Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• World Premiere of Fantastic Beasts will probably take place in New York City on November 10.
• Eddie Redmayne discovers his Patronus. (Video of Redmayne taking the Pottermore Patronus test.)
• Film Scrapbook reveals first look at Fwooper creature and other promo shots.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
• Cursed Child play is rumoured to come to NYC's Al Hirschfeld Theater summer 2017. (Unsubstantiated rumour.)

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 161 (due on or before October 15): "The very essence of romance is uncertainty." – Oscar Wilde, Expression and Tarantallegra.

Communities:
• hp_halloween posted the Last Call for Sign-ups for the HP Halloween Drabble Exchange. Sign-up here!
• daily_deviant posted the Kinky Kristmas 2016 information post.
• hd_hurtfest has started posting!

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt #160 Masterlist.
• hd_fan_fair posted the Weekly Roundup #1 of this year's H/D Pet Fair.

Hot Recs:
• Recto Verso at rs_games (Remus/Sirius; R, 7800 words)
Summary: Love in the time of the 1984-5 coal miners' strike. Remus is a geologist working for an independent assessment of a disputed coal mine in his hometown in south Yorkshire during the strike. He meets a communist agitator. Non-magical AU.
• The Fall at rs_games (Remus/Sirius; PG, 4600 words)
Summary: They've told you that dying is like falling asleep, but to you it just feels like falling. But before you fall, you remember.
• Intergalactic Hitchhiking and Other Such Earthbound Adventures at rs_games (Remus/Sirius; PG, 14000 words)
Summary: After many years of wars over resources, humans were sent a message by the Galactic Commission of Quadrant 4713 and offered a new home on the Space Port on the other edge of the Milky Way. 98% of the human race left Earth behind to begin a new life, but the 3% that stayed lived out their lives amongst chaos and ruin.
Sirius lived on the Port, but was drawn to Earth by the promise of adventure and mystery. He gets more than he bargained for when he encounters Captain Lupin and the village of Hogwarts.
• The Isn't a Word for What We Got at rs_games (Remus/Sirius; PG-13, 6200 words)
Summary: Five people who misunderstood Sirius’ relationship with Remus and one two who didn’t.

Fandom Recs:
• reynardo recced Hermione/Severus fic and illustration (PG-13, art).
• too_dle_oo recced a short Hermione/Severus fic.
• toblass recced Severus Snape art (G).
• themightyflynn recced three pieces of McGonagall/Snape art.
• vociferandum recced a Harry/Draco podfic (NC-17).
• akatnamedeaster recced a Severus/Sirius romantic fic (NC-17).
• akatnamedeaster recced Snape/Filch art (PG-13).
• The Rec Center recced a Harry/Ginny fic (R).

Resources:
• The SS/HP Prophet from October 1 through 8.
• Media References to Fanfiction for the week ending October 8, 2016.

Archive News:
• Prompting has started for Hawthorn & Vine's If The Prompt Fits 2016/17 Challenge. (Prompting closes October 22.)
• OTW News: 5 Things an OTW Volunteer said: James Baxter.

Participate:
• You can still fill out the Cursed Child Poll of the dailysnitch.

Searches:
• snarryficfind posted two searches: Harry being good at Potions and adult Harry returning to Snape.

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_halloween – a spooky double-drabble exchange for adventurous HP fans
This is a quick turn-around, double-drabble (200 words) exchange where gifts are posted with reveals on Halloween (October 31). Gen, het, femslashand slash is welcome; all drabbles need to have a Halloween theme. hp_halloween was founded in 2004, running its 13th round this year.

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• A New Look at Emma Watson in “Beauty and the Beast”

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Pottermore Releases ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Screenplay & Behind-the-Scenes Book Covers!
• New Newt Scamander magazine promo, 'Fantastic Beasts' tie-in book covers released

Prompt Challenges:
• poetic_hp: September prompt: Homecoming

Communities:
• deeply_horrible: The Bastard Comes Back!
• hd_writers: September Weekly Creative Writing Exercise #1: discover the story
• hp_drizzle: Posting has now offically begun. Help us spread the word!
• crack_broom: September check-in
• one_bad_man: Sign up day again...
• sshg_hub: Hermione Granger's Birthday!

Hot Rec:
• I've Waited Here for You (Everlong) by amorette (Harry/Draco; NC-17, 23487 words)
Summary: Ever since Ginny started dating Blaise, Harry has had to see a lot of Blaise’s friends as well… and with them comes Malfoy. Everyone’s too focused on rebuilding the world after the war to notice that Malfoy is still a dick, so they don’t seem to mind letting him into their little group. But Harry remembers everything, and when he’s not having nightmares from the war or training to become an Auror, he is doing his best not to let himself become friends with Draco Malfoy. And friends with benefits is not actually friends… is it?
• No Good Deed by judithlestrange (Draco/Bellatrix; NC-17, 3623 words)
Summary: Draco has fucked up. Unfortunately, his Aunt Bellatrix is only too happy to show him the error of his ways.
• Of Sight and Sound by lenaa1987 (Severus/Hermione; R, 9693 words)
Summary: He can't be seen, she won't be touched. A tale of Disillusionment, memories and desire.

Fandom Recs:
• theimpossiblegl recced two Snape and Rosmerta fic/art.
• theimpossiblegl recced two Lucius fic/art.
• melodyssister recced one Hermione/Severus fic.
• lijahlover recced one Harry/Draco fic.

Essay/Meta:
• The Hogwarts Library
• you should hear remus talk about her...

General Fandom News:
• gameofcards: PLAY THE GAME OF CARDS!

Searches:
• bottom_draco: Mpreg!draco
• bottom_draco: AU war fic
• bottom_draco: Right purebloods

Community Spotlight:
♥ hptimetravel - the fest all about taking the Harry Potter characters and thrusting them 5 minutes into the past, 10 years into the future, or even 100 years before their time. (Fest Posting Now!)

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