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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:
• Celebrate J.K. Rowling's and Harry Potter's birthday with philanthropy.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Natalia Tena (Tonks) and Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) in first look at upcoming sci-fi series "Origin" at SDCC.
• Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) talks new show "Origin", Working with Natalia Tena Again, and Lack of YouTube Knowledge. (MuggleNet)

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) to join The Walking Dead cast of Season 9.
• Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald: New Newt in suitcase promo, plus quotes.
• Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) confirms darker tone for "Crimes of Grindelwald".
• "Crimes of Grindelwald" poster revealed at San Diego Comic Con.
• Mari Hanssen and Priscilla Kint wrote Fantastic Beasts: seven things we'd like to see if the movies were novels. (MuggleNet)
• Gretchen wrote Dumbledore's relationships are complicated in "Crimes of Grindelwald". (MuggleNet)
• San Diego Comic Con News (Tom Felton, Natalia Tenas, Dan Fogler).

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_creatures posted the July prompts: 1. Swedish Short-Snout, 2. Falling down a mountain, 3. Stupid ideas

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_wireless
• hp_creatures announced that Claiming for the Halloween Fest has started.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• weasleyjumpers posted the Masterlist of the Weasley family fest.
• sshg_promptfest posted the 2018 Summer Reveal.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Ginny Weasley and Severus Snape fic (PG-13).
• kisatsel recced a Mark Zuckerberg (Slytherin)/Eduardo Saverin (Hufflepuff) The Social Network/Harry Potter fusion fic (PG-13).
• Natalia recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter Pacific Rim/Harry Potter fusion fic (R).
• bethyyeah recced a Wanda and Pietro Avengers/Harry Potter fusion fic (gen).
• hellotailor recced a Enroljas (wizard activist)/Grantaire (cursebreaker) Les Miserables/Harry Potter fusion fic (PG-13).
• IrishMumbles recced a Matt Murdock/Franklin “Foggy” Nelson Daredevil/Harry Potter fusion fic (R).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: July 19 edition.

Archive News:
• Fiction Alley is being imported to the Archive Of Our Own (AO3). Check out the post if you have fics, art or essays hosted on Fiction Alley.
• AO3 reaches 4 million fanworks. ♥

General Fandom News:
• yuletide_admin posted about Defaults, reversible bans, and New Year's Resolutions. (all fandoms)
• Christmas in the Wizarding World display returns to Sandy, Utah, this holiday season.
• Events Round-up: Four fun way to add more "Potter" to your summer.


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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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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Victor collected 43 Magical Harry Potter Movie Moments. (MuggleNet)
• Weekly Round-up: Actor News.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• SpeakBeasty Podcast '65: Don't Be A Jarvey About It.

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_creatures posted July prompts.
• hp_unfaithful posted the July theme: heat.
• hp_het posted the monthly Challenge 7: heat.
• hp_coffeehouse posted the July prompts.
• hd_fluff posted the July prompts.
• poetic_hp posted the July prompt: Chosen.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_wireless, weasleyjumpers, dramionelove's Mini Fest, Round 3.
• hpfemships announced their July event: Gryffindor ships.
• hpjoggersfest posted the Prompt list for the HP Joggers 2018 Summer Fest.
• hp_creatures posted the Prompting Post and promotion banners for the 2018 Halloween Fest.
• flonksfest posted the Intro Post for the first ever Fleur Delacour/Nymphadora Tonks Fest
• scorbusfest announced Announcing Scorbus Fest with fest guidelines and prompting links.
• hd_erised posted the /D Erised FAQ, the Rules and Guidelines for the 2018 Fest and promotion banners.
• dramione_remix updated the FAQs, Rules and Resources post.
• dramione_duet announced Round 10 of Dramione Duet. Sign-ups start July 11.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• rarepair_shorts posted the June Round-up for the Summer Wishlist Fest.

Fandom Recs:
• themightyflynn recced Harry Potter/Lucius Malfoy art (NC-17).
• dreamy_dragon73 recced Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape art (G).

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from July 1 to 7 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from June 23 to 30.
• hd_prophet: July 1 Edition.

Discussions:
• Charles wrote Magic in the Muggle World: Is Technology Finally Catching Up? (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry wrote The Rule of Four.
• Minal wrote Top Five Harry Potter Romantic Moments. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• "Join Our Team" The Leaky Cauldron is Recruiting Volunteer Writers, Editors, Designers and Reporters.
• Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery Game: How to Win the Centaur Duel.

Community Spotlight:
♥ harrybirthdayblog – Have a very drarry birthday, Harry!
A mini-fest for all Drarry fans to come together and shower our favourite boy who lived with love. Chose from a prompt list or your own prompt. Fics should not be longer than 2K words, drabbles are welcome. The AO3 Collection is open for posting until July 30, it will be made public on Harry's birthday on July 31.

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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?


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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.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling posted Answers to 5 Questions,.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Ezra Miller (Credence Barebone) is on one of the covers of Gay Times for Pride Edition.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Christine Jones (scenic designer) shunned the Harry Potter movies while designing the sets for Cursed Child.

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_creatures posted June prompts: Romanian Longhorn, Tornado, Sleep.
• hp_may_madness posted the final prompt for: Day 31.
• hp_unfaithful posted June theme: Betrayal.
• slythindor100 posted Challenge # 218: Happy Birthday, Draco!
• hp_coffeehouse posted a picture prompt for June.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: harrydracompreg, hd_remix
• rarepair_shorts posted "Let the wish granting begin" for the Summer 2018 Wishlist Event. (Post with wishes)
• hpfemships announced June Event: Slytherin w|w relationships.
• hp_drizzle posted the Fest Check-in, Part 1.
• hp_het posted Challenge 6 (June-Challenge).
• hp_may_madness made a Mod Post: June already?
• wolfstarbigbang posted June Check-in.
• rsfixitfest posted Sign-ups for the Remus/Sirius Fix-it Fest. Sign-ups close June 8.
• jilyfest announced the Jily (James Potter/Lily Evans) Summer Fest, posting July 1 through 7 (Fest info)
• hd_birthdaybash posted a Poll, gauging interest for a Drarry birthdays celebration.
• hds_beltane announced author and artist names have been Revealed on AO3.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• femmefest posted the Anonymous Masterlist 2018.
• hp_creatures posted the May Prompt Round-up.

Fandom Recs:
• The Rec Center (Astrid) recced a Remus Lupin/Sirius Black fic (PG-13).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R).
• gracerene recced James Potter/Sirius Black; 2 x James Sirius Potter/Teddy Lupin; 2 x Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fics (R, NC-17).

Resources:
• themasque posted BDSM Chat Topic of the Day: Contracts.
• hd_prophet: June 1 edition.

Archive News:
• transformativeworks Fandom First Friday: Translated Works.

Discussions:
• Mikaelam wrote A word against the glorification of the villains in "Harry Potter".

Essay/Meta:
• Alison discussed the poll results for Would you stay to fight the Battle of Hogwarts? You answered.
• sharkvajay wrote The social politics of Harry Potter are just so fucking unexplored.

General Fandom News:
• Events Roundup: Harry Potter around the world.
• Amanda Walters reviews Puffs, the magical off-Broadway smash hit, playing in Melbourne, Australia.
• Hogwarts Mystery game adds friendship building side quests.
• Hogwarts Mystery developed releases game statistics: players have cast 225 million spells.

Searches:
• snarryficfind posted a search for Dark Lord Severus fics. (Snarry only)

Community Spotlight:
♥ rsfixitfest – Remus/Sirius: Fix It Fest
This fest is running for the first time this year, on Dreamwidth and tumblr (fixitfest). It is a fest "about making it right", and give Remus und Sirius the happy ending they deserved. All length, all genres are allowed, fic and art is welcome. The only rule is that there must be a happy ending for Remus/Sirius. Sign-ups are currently underway, fanworks are due October 19, 2018.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban makes list of 100 essential books by female writers.
• J.K. Rowling's Lumos: New Lumos Charity ambassador visits Ukrainian orphanage.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Castium Revelio, MuggleNet's actor news roundup: Miniseries and more (Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and Cursed Child)
• The Leaky Cauldron's Actor and Actresses Weekly Roundup (Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and Cursed Child)
• Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) to start in Agatha Christie's 'The ABC Murfers'.
• Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) premiers new short film starring Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) and Anna Shaffer (Romilda Vane).
• Alan Rickman's (Severus Snape) personal archive will be sold, including heavily annotated scripts of all eight Harry Potter movies and letters from J. K. Rowling.
• Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) wraps up principal filming for Guns Akimbo. (interview)

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_may_madness posted prompts for Day 25, Day 26 and Da 27.
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 245 (due on or before June 3): A Long Journey, Curtailment and Acronym.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: femmefest, hds_beltane, harrydracompreg, hd_remix and dramionelove Mini Fest Round 3.
• hd_remix made a Mod Post about the start of this year's Harry/Draco Remix Fest, which starts posting today.
• themasque posted
– May 25 topic: BDSM and the Law (resources and chat, follow the links in the post).
– May 26 chat topic: Mindfucks, Consensual Gaslighting, Fear Play
– May 27 chat topic: BDSM in the Media - how we are portrayed.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt 244 Masterlist.
• dramionelove posted the DramioneLove Mini Fest Round 3, Week One Roundup.
• femmefest posted the Weekly Roundup: Week 3

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced a Severus Snape art (gen).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R).
• themightyflynn recced stunning Severus Snape art (gen).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: May 26 edition.
• The BDSM Garden (themasque) posted great resources for their series of topical May chats. (From "Advice for New Lifestylers" to "What is BDSM/Philosophy" to "Gor" to "Training" to "Keeping the Spark Alive")
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from May 27 to Jun 2 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from May 19 through 26.

Discussions:
• Monet wrote These five Harry Potter characters need their own books. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Mikaela wrote Things that make me glad to be a Muggle.

General Fandom News:
• Wizarding World Hollywood: More magic coming this summer.

Community Spotlight:
♥ emilyscartoons
A series of comics about the Emily, the artist's life as a background Slytherin (and occasionally background Hufflepuff). A new comic comes out every Sunday.

( My Life as a Background Slytherin )

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling's "The Tales of Beedle the Bard": first look at UK illustrated edition. (released October 2018)
• J.K. Rowling's "The Tales of Beedle the Bard": Bloomsbury (UK) and Scholastic (US) unveil (the different) covers of the upcoming illustrated editions.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas) stars in 'RED' on London's West End. (review)

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_may_madness posted prompts for Day 17 and Day 18.

Communities:
• harrydracompreg posted Whoops... – mod post and apology.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a James Potter & Severus Snape, James Potter/Lily Evans fic (NC-17 | warnings).
• kellychambliss recced a Harry Potter/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• fangqueen posted a question about the word 'creep' at hp_britglish.

Archive News:
• OTW News: Are You Canadian? OTW Legal Wants Your Stories.

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry Essay: The Devil You Know.
• Rachel posted Going Back to Hogwarts with a “Prisoner of Azkaban” Reread. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• Build the wizarding world with these LEGO sets.
• Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights feature "trick 'r treat".
• Universal Studios' 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' to feature three new meals, two new spells and the return of 'The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle" show. (More on the new summer experience.)

Nifty:
• MuggleNet is hosting a Giveaway Celebration of Harry Potter Swag. (US residents only :(, giveaway ends May 25)


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May the Fourth Be With You!

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Rob Knox (Marcus Belby)'s mother speaks out on the 10th anniversary of his death.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 241 (due on or before May 5): "The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act". — Barbara Sher, Fortune and Circumstance.
• hp_het posted Challenge 5: Draco Malfoy.
• draco100 posted Prompt # 42: Eyes

Communities:
• hp_may_madness posted prompts for Day 3 and Day 4.
• one_bad_man made a mod post about Tag-Wrangling. (Sign-ups for next week are full.)
• Shrieking Shack Society (on Facebook) announced the Winners of the Mischief Managed 2018 Awards (Marauders and Marauders Era fanfic awards)
• hd_fan_fair posted the promotion banner for the upcoming Harry/Draco Food Fair.
• harrydracompreg posted a Reminder that submissions are due on Thursday, May 10th.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• dracotops_harry posted the 2018 Fest Masterlist.
• draco100 posted the Prompt # 41 Round-up Post.

Fandom Recs:
• nachodiable recced a Remus Lupin/Sirius Black fic (R).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape WIP (R; warnings).

Resources:
• hp_britglish has an inquiry about the expression "What's with him?"

Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Agnese Pietrobon (fandom studies scholar, fanheart3).

Discussions:
• Bella wrote Five Reasons Why 'Goblet of Fire' Is The Best Book.

Essay/Meta:
• Minal wrote Superheroes Meet Wizards: Similarities Between 'Avengers: Infinity War' and Harry Potter.

General Fandom News:
• Watch the Harry Potter fan film Son of the Moon. (Marauders' Era, Remus Lupin-centric, 14:23 minutes)
• The Hogwarts Professor Guest Post; Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery Game is 'haltingly magical'.
• festforall-genfic announced the Fest for All: Genfic Edition. (Sign-ups open May 31.)


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch. Our tumblr hashtag is # dailysnitch.

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.)

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch. Our tumblr hashtag is # dailysnitch.

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Jim Dale (reader of the US and Canadian Harry Potter audiobooks) to receive 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from Urban Stages.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Happy (Belated Birthday), David Tennant (Barty Crouch Jr.), born April 18, 1971.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) talks his 'Fantastic Beasts' experience: "It's a little magical ...". Podcast of interview on iTunes | full interview on Collider. (More interviews with Dan Fogler here.)
• Happy (Belated) Birthday, Victoria Yeates (Bunty), born April 19, 1983.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• J. K. Rowling visits Cursed Child theatre ahead of Broadway premiere.
• Jamie Parker (Harry Potter) discusses Harry Potter fans globally and moving to Broadway.
• Sonia Friedman ('Cursed Child' producer) is working on an LGBTQ themed project.
• First-look images released for Cursed Child on Broadway.
• Drama League Nominees include 'Cursed Child', Noma Dumezweni (Hermione Granger) and Anthony Boyle (Scorpius Malfoy).
• Next wave of tickets for 'Cursed Child' Broadway production available next week, April 23.

Prompt Challenges:
• introvert-club posted Wolfstar Prompt # 35: Confessions in the Dark

Communities:
• daily_deviant is waiting for your kinks for the spring/summer themes. (Wheel of Fornication participants only!)
• hp_drizzle announced that Claiming is now open.
• hp_drizzle posted the Podfic Sign-up & Info Post for weather related podfics.
• weasleyjumpers announced that Prompting is now open.
• Dramione Fanfiction Forum 18+ (on Facebook) hosts the 20 Years Later Fest. Submissions are due on April 29.
• dramione_remix posted a Reminder that Prompt Suggestions can be submitted until April 20, 11.59pm PST.
• one_bad_man posted Handy Guidelines for Posting Recs.

Fandom Recs:
• kellychambliss recced three Minerva McGonagall fics (NC-17, R, PG-13).
• gracerene recced a Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy fic (NC-17).
• gracerene recced another Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy fic (NC-17).
• gracerene recced yet another Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy fic (NC-17).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (PG-13).
• smirkingcat recced a Draco Malfoy/Severus Snape art (G).
• madeleone recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R).
• momo recced a Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy podfic (NC-17, 03:18:27 hours).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: April 17 edition.

Archive News:
• The Organization of Transformative Works (OTW) is asking for your donations for the Open Doors Project: Membership Drive April 19-23, 2018. Donate today!
• OTW: This Week in Fandom, vol. 81.

Discussions:
• Priscilla wrote Five Times Fred and George Showed Us How to Deal With Problems. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry wrote the essay 'Blood Sport'.

General Fandom News:
• Emily Hedrick wrote The Joys and Perils of Collecting Harry Potter Merchandise. (MuggleNet)
• Team UK revealed ahead of the Quidditch World Cup, which will take place in Florence, Italy, from June 27 to July 2, 2018.

Community Spotlight:
♥ snarry_ficfind
A community for people searching for fics about Harry Potter and Severus Snape, aka Snape/Harry, aka Snarry. This is strictly a fic search community; the posts are very well tagged, with tags ranging from #abused!Harry to #zombies, and subtags for "author", "other character", "other pairing", and "title".


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• First look at Bloomsbury Illustrated Edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
• 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' 20th anniversary: Scholastic reveals new paperback covers of all seven novels by Brian Selznick. More info.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Minal wrote Top Weasley Siblings Moments. (MuggleNet)
• Jany Temime (HP costume designer) discusses changing the costume style of the Harry Potter movies.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• SpeakBeasty: Episode 59: Get on our level.
• Ezra Miller (Credence Barebone) on keeping secrets, inhabiting a role, and his fan community.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Cursed Child makes Broadway box office history.
• 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' New York plays break weekly Broadway box office record.

Communities:
• hp_drizzle posted a Reminder that prompting closes April 15.
• amplificathon hosts the Second Annual Podfic Love Meme. (all fandoms)
• snape_potter announced that the 10th annual Snarry-a-thon starts Monday, April 16.
• dramione_remix announced that the Suggestion Box is open for Round 9 of the Dramione Couples Remix.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_bunintheoven posted the Masterlist | Reveal of the second annual HP Pregnancy fest.

Fandom Recs:
• dreamy_dragon73 recced a Hermione Granger/Lucius Malfoy fic (R).
• madeleone recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape crossover fic (PG-13).
• smirkingcat recced a Ron Weasley/Severus Snape fic (PG-13).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape cat fic (R).
• The Rec Center recced a pre-AO3 gen fic (PG).
• ljtraintracks recced a Harry Potter/Teddy Lupin fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: April 10
• hd_prophet: April 12

Archive News:
• OTW: FOSTA/SESTA and Fans. (Spotlight on legal issues)
• OTW: This week in Fandom, vol. 80.

Discussions:
• Victor wrote Why 'Order of the Phoenix' is the most relevant Harry Potter book right now - part 1 and part 2 (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• The Hogwarts Professor: Harry Potter and Joyce's Ulysses? Reading Harry Potter as literature.
• Hollym wrote Sirius and Luna: when timelines collide. (AU exploration)
• Quantum Harry wrote Hail the Conquering Liminal Being.
• Quantum Harry, the Podcast: Episode 18: The Wide World.

General Fandom News:
• Monet wrote The seven best moments of the Quidditch Through The Ages audiobook. (MuggleNet)
• US Quidditch Cup 11 is this weekend in Round Rock, Texas.
• 60 Things You Missed in Harry Potter, You Muggle. (MuggleNet)
• Reading is magic: Support the Accio Books campaign during National Library Week in the U.S. (April 8 – 14).
• Universal Studios Japan announces Quidditch, Hogwarts Express and more in new parade.
• LEGO: Wizarding World themed area on website soon to be revealed.

Nifty:
• 60 Things You Missed in Harry Potter, You Muggle. (MuggleNet)

Searches:
• accio_hd_fics posted a search for fics with SPEW/Muggleborn issues. (details in post, Drarry only)
• internet_self posted a search for fics where Draco is a prisoner in Grimmauld Place.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling's C. B. Strike series to debut on Cinemax in the US, starting this June.
• Will we see J.K. Rowling feature on a future UK currency? (British poll results)

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Bella wrote Five Reasons Why I'm Excited for Jude Law to Play Dumbledore. (MuggleNet)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Win a Chance to see the New 42nd Street Benefit performance of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' on Broadway on May 12, 2018 and to meet the cast. (Open world-wide, there is also an free mail-in entry for for people who cannot donate.)

Prompt Challenges:
• introvert-clubWolfstar Prompt # 34</a>: Lost and Alone.
• slythindor100 posted Challenge 216: rain-themed image and quotes.

Communities:
• weasleyjumpers posted the Rules for the first Weasley Jumpers Fest. Prompting starts April 16.
• dramione_remix announced Round 9 of the Dramione Remix Fest. The prompt suggestion box opens April 13.
• wolfstarbigbang posted a Check-in Post for Participants.

Fandom Recs:
• tdcatsblogs recced a Lavender Brown/Parvati Patil (past) fic (PG-13).
• gracerene recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (NC-17). (in a general rec post with loads of recs from a variety of fandoms)
• aibidil and vershiel recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (NC-17).
• cassiaratheslytherpuff recced another Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted the April 4 Edition.

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry, the Podcast, Episode 17: The Goblet of Games.
• julchen_in_red posted about Potter Physics.

General Fandom News:
• Attention UK Readers: LondonMoot is coming! (April 28 at the Sir David Davies lecture theater, Torrington Place, London)
• Gold for Valhalla Quidditch at the fourth Quidditch Canadian National Championship. (MuggleNet)
• Review of the "Enchanting Essential" Loot Crate. (Harry Potter merch)

Searches:
• snarryficfind posted a search for recent novel-length Snarry fics.

Community Spotlight:
♥ dramione_remix – Dramione Couples Remix
The Dramione Couples Remix Fest is a prompt-claiming fest for all Dramione fans. The concept is simple:
1. You choose from a list of famous couples throughout history, mythology, literature, folklore, legend, etc.
2. You "remix" that couple's story–choosing whatever elements of the original story that inspires you–and create a new Dramione fic or piec e of art!
This year sees Round 9 of dramione_remix, it is posting in September. Prompt claiming starts April 27.


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley), Gary Oldman (Sirius Black), Bill Nighy (Rufus Scrimgeour), Emma Thompson (Sybil Trelawney), Toby Jones (voice of Dobby), Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas), Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange), Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge) and more: Weekly News.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) on his comic book series 'Brooklyn Gladiator' and the gifts he gets from fans.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• John Tiffany (director) speaks out about the shock of Order of the British Empire nomination.

Communities:
• one_bad_man posted the Sign-up Post for next week's daily recs. At the time of posting Monday was still open.
• hd_writers posted the Friday Check-in for the ongoing word war.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hdconsentfest posted the Weekly Roundup 1 of the ongoing H/D Consent Fest.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Draco Malfoy as werewolf by aentchen (Draco Malfoy | PG, art)

Resources:
• hd_prophet: March 30 edition.

Essay/Meta:
• Heather Schwedel, Why Did Fans Flee LiveJournal, and Where Will They Go After Tumblr?: Interview with Casey Fiesler (Slate)
• Quantum Harry, the Podcast, Episode 17: The Goblet of Games.

General Fandom News:
• MinaLima design shop opens a pop-up show in Nagoya, Japan from March 15 to April 16.
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour "Goblet of Fire" will include the Prefects' Bathroom magical taps.
• Universal opened rooftop bar with view of Hogwarts.

Searches:
• accio_hd_fics, drarryficfind and snarry_ficfind posted a couple of searches for specific Drarry and Snarry fics. Check them out.

Community Spotlight:
♥ hdconsentfest – Love Potions ≠ Consent: A Consent Fest
This Harry/Draco fest has been created as a platform to showcase how sexy (and essential) explicit consent is. hdconsentfest is running for the first time this year. Its home is Dreamwidth, and it is also posting on tumblr. Prompters, authors, and artists are encouraged to get creative with scenarios portraying consent, whether it’s communicated through words, eye contact, gestures, or any variety of magical means. Currently posting!


Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J. K. Rowling thanks Arnold Hill Academy for World Book Day fundraiser.
• J. K. Rowling/Robert Galbraith finishes Lethal White, the fourth book of the Cormoran Strike crime series. (Plus, Strike DVD & Box Set release dates)

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Happy 60th Birthday, Gary Oldman!
• MuggleNet Giveaway of new book about Maggie Smith (Minerva McGonagal): Caroline Fevrier: 'Maggie Smith: A View From the Stalls'. (Give-way for US and UK only.)
• Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley) on making people laugh and the privilege of being in Harry Potter.
• Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart), Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle), Miriam Margolyes (Pomona Sprout), Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley), Warwick Davis (Griphook/Filius Flitwick) and Katie Leung (Cho Chang) in Castium Revelio.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Jessica Williams (playing a yet unrevealed role in the movie) says to trust our Apparition questions will have answers in 'Crimes of Grindelwald'. (MuggleNet)
• Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) talks 'Fantastic Beasts', his graphic novel 'Brooklyn Gladiator' and LeakyCon.
• Brontis Jodorowsky (Nicolas Flamel)teases his role in 'Crimes of Grindelwald' with a short video set in Paris' Rue Nicolas Flamel.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 236 (due on or before March 31): "Evolve solutions; when you find a good one, don't stop." ― David Eagleman, Tapestry and Sisters.

Communities:
• femmefest posted an Author and Artist Check-in post.
• one_bad_man posted Weekly Sign-ups and some housekeeping. At time of posting, Monday was still free for reccing.
• dracotops_harry reminded fest participants that Submissions are now overdue!

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Masterlists for Prompt 234 and 235.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Severus Snape fic fic (PG-13).
• kellychambliss recced a Eileen Snape/Severus Snape fic (R).
• toblass recced a Severus Snape art (NSFW).

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry, the Video Podcast: Episode 14: The dDevil's Game and Episode 15: Prisoner of Quidditch.
• Dawn Johnson wrote Fantastic Alchemist: The 600 Year Legacy of Nicolas Flamel. (includes a discussion of Nicolas Flamel's upcoming appearance in 'FF: Crimes of Grindelwald')

General Fandom News:
• Harry Potter: A History of Magic Documentary to air in the US on Wednesday, April 11 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT on the CW. More info.
• New 'Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery' Video and Beta releaed.
• Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Orlando) announced that Holiday Celebrations will be back in November. More about the Magical Christmas Plans.
• New 'Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery' Video and Beta released.

Nifty:
• Dumbledore's Fitness Army Workout Ch. 2 'The Vanishing Class'.

Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling: Bloomsbury to release 'Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone' Illustrated Editions in paperback.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas) talks 'Harry Potter' and 'How to Get Away With Murder'.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• New 'Crimes of Grindelwald' trailer raises questions of beastly proportions.
• Shot by shot break-down of the new trailer.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• 'Cursed Child' London Gets New Cast and New Tickets.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 235 (due before March 24): We read to know we are not alone. – Willliam Nicholson, Shadowlands, Discredit and Reverence.
• introvert-club posted Wolfstar Prompt # 33: Nightmares and Daydreams
• slythindor100 posted the prompt for March: luck, lucky

Communities:
• rarepair_shorts made a Mod Post: Flaming and Rules Update.
• hds_beltane posted a reminder that participants' first check-in is coming up on March 25.
• dracotops_harry posted a Call for Betas for the upcoming fest.
• hd_remix posted that first check-in emails for H/D Remix 2018 have been sent.
• one_bad_man posted Sign-ups for next week's reccing of Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy creations. (Wednesday still open at the time of posting.)

Fandom Recs:
• kikimay recced a Harry Potter/Ron Weasley fic (PG-13).
• Elizabeth recced a Remus Lupin/Sirius Black fic (G) in The Rec Center, # 115.

Archive News:
• OTW: Transformative Works and culture vol. 26 released. (focus on Social TV Fandom and the Media Industries)

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry, the Podcast, Episode 13: Deus Ex Machina.

General Fandom News:
• Bella wrote Five Reasons Why 'Love Simon' Can Fill Your Representational Void: about the movie adaptation of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli (MuggleNet)

Simon is a normal kid. Well, as normal as any "Harry Potter" fan can be. Simon is a Hufflepuff, and he's a huge fan of the "Harry Potter" series. In the book, Simon dresses up as a Dementor for Halloween, playfully disowns his sister for not understanding his references, and reads a lot of Drarry fan fiction. Simon is literally one of us.

• Aimee Krenz and Savannah LaFlamme wroteEmerald City Comic Con Part 2: Dashing Doctors and Funko Freakouts. (MuggleNet)

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_goldenage – Home of the Salt and Pepper Fest
A community celebrating Harry Potter characters above the age of 50. Any characters/pairings that satisfy the age requirement are permitted. Whether they appeared 50+ in canon or not, as long as they meet the age requirements in your fanworks, they are welcome at hp_goldenage! The Salt and Pepper Fest is currently posting.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• The Hogwarts Professor commented on Literary Allusion in ‘The Silkworm’: Oxford’s Beatrice Groves on Strike 2.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas), Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein), Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) and others in the Weekly Actor Round-up.

Prompt Challenges:
• daily_deviant posted Day 5 Prompt of the Dirty Drabble/Drawble Days: image prompt
• daily_deviant posted Day 6 Prompt of the Dirty Drabble/Drawble Days: the best is yet to come/getting better
• hd_fluff posted the March Prompt: emeralds
• poetic_hp posted the March prompt: foresee
• hp_bunintheoven posted the March Prompts: St Patrick's Day and body pillow

Communities:
• firewhiskeyfic posted Last Call to Vote. Votes are due Saturday, March 10th, at midnight EST.
• Late Posting Week at hp_kinkfest ends this Sunday, March 11.
• Rough Trade, a community for working on works-in-progress, is running a Harry Potter Challenge Call It Magic in April. Sign-ups end March 15.
• one_bad_man posted a Call for Volunteers and the Sign-ups for next week's reccing. Monday and Wednesday are still open at time of posting.

Fandom Recs:
Please send your Harry Potter fandom recs to dailysnitch@gmail.com.
• kellychambliss recced a Harry Potter/Severus Snape fic (R).

Archive News:
• Not so much Archive news but a nifty tool for getting automated recs on AO3 with a 'you might also like' button: get-recd, the AO3 Rec Engine.

Discussions:
• Priscilla wrote Why Cedric Diggory deserves better than Cursed Child. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry wrote A Chip Off the Old Block (father and mother figures in Harry Potter).

General Fandom News:
• Signal Boost: Fundraiser for teddyradiator.
• Harry Potter Event Round-up: Butterbeer, House Parties, and Making New Friends in Nebraska and Wisconsin. (MuggleNet)


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Happy Belated 38th Birthday, Ron Weasley!

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast actresses' and actors' news: Castium Revelio and Weekly Roundup.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Cursed Child Broadway Show reveals theater marquee in New York City.
• Cursed Child Broadway Announced First Round of 'Friday Forty' Tickets, starting March 9.

Prompt Challenges:
• introvert-club posted Wolfstar Prompt # 32: “Sirius is caught passing notes in class, and to their horror, the teacher reads the note aloud to the class.”
• hp_het posted March Prompt: green beer
• hp_creatures posted March Prompts: 1. Norwegian Ridgeback, 2. Commemorate, 3. "If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans."―James Herriot
• hp_unfaithful posted March theme: proximity
• hp_coffeehouse posted March Prompt: I have measured out my life with coffee spoons. - T.S. Eliot

Communities:
• daily_deviant celebrates its 12th Debauched Anniversary and is looking for prompts for the festivities.
• hp_getlucky: Claiming ends March 5!
• HPFanficTalk posted the Rule of Three Challenge. (Challenge ends May 1.)
• hp_shoreofangst announced that Sign-ups are open.
• snape_potter posted a Modly Reminder: The Deadline for the Snarry-a-Thon18 is on April 1.

Hot Rec:
• Nights Like These by bansheee (Dean Thomas/Seamus Finnigan | R |16890 words)
Summary: If being away from Dean was making his dreams this bad and his feelings so strong, maybe living with Dean would make them both go away. They could go back to before, when things were easy and Seamus wasn’t one spark away from an explosion.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Percy Weasley and Oliver Wood in the aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts by sadfishkid (Oliver Wood/Percey Weasley | G | art)
Summary: Because there is not enough Perciver art around.

Fandom Recs:
• smirkingcat recced a Remus Lupin/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• o0o-chibaken-o0o recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (NC-17).
• melodyssister recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter and Harry Potter&Severus Snape mentor fic (R).

Resources:
• podfic_tips: What's a good microphone for podficcing?

Archive News:
• OTW: Fan Works, Fair Use, and Fair Dealing.
• OTW Guest Post: Ioana Pelehatăi & Alex Lungu, talking about the Copy Me Project.

Discussions:
• Sophia wrote The Patronus Charm: An Effective Counter to Depression.

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry The Podcast: Episode 10: All's Fair in War and Quidditch.
• Lindsay Docken compared The Trio's First and Last Words. (MuggleNet)
• Bella wrote: Six Reasons Why I Like Ron More Now. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• The British Library's Exhibition "Harry Potter – A History of Magic" is now partially online. Here is the MuggleNet review of the online exhibit.
• slashorific announced the 2018 Slashorific Fest with the Theme: Destinations.
• Harry Potter Mystery Game: New Trailer Released.
• Harry Potter Mystery Game: Preregister Now on Goggle Play.

Nifty:
• The Harry Potter characters, except as cats: The Tri-Whiskard Tournament Is About To Begin. (MuggleNet)

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Giveaway: BBC One's Strike: The Silkworm DVD. (UK residents only)

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Julie Walters (Molly Weasley), Happy Birthday on February 22!
• Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) talks about his new movie Beast of Burden.
• Sophie wrote Dive into the Goblet of Fire at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour This Summer!. (MuggleNet)
• Harry Potter LEGO Hogwarts set, Funkos, mugs, pens, wands more on display at Toy Fair.
• Emma Watson's (Hermione Granger) Feminist Book Club Goes International.
• Emma Watson takes over Vogue Australia as guest editor on the March 2018 issue.
• A Birthday Tribute to Alan Rickman.
• Stanislav Yanevski (Viktor Krum) and Ellie Darcey Alden (Lily Evans) announced as Leaky Con 2018 Special Guests.
• Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) charms Potter fans at Planet Comicon in Kansas City.
• Harry Potter: The Exhibition is ending its run in Madrid (Spain) on April 2 and will start in Milan (Italy) on May 12.
• Weekly Round-up of the activities of HP and FF actors and actresses.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Catherine comments on Fantastic Beasts visual effects breakdown. (MuggleNet)
• Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) would love to tease us about Crimes of Grindelwald.
• Eddie Redmayne on ‘Early Man’, ‘Fantastic Beasts 2′ and ‘The Aeronauts’ with Felicity Jones. (Collider)

Pottermore News
• Lainey wrote about the recent partnership of Pottermore and Sport Relief. (MuggleNet)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Roslyn Sulcas wrote How Much Magic Can 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Make on Broadway? (New York Times)
• Cursed Child goes autism-friendly at the Palace Theatre in London.
• Noma Dumezweni (Hermione Granger), Jamie Parker (Harry Potter), and Paul Thornely (Ron Weasley) talk about bringing Cursed Child to Broadway.

Communities:
• hd_writers is hosting a Word War with a normal and a seriousbizness chatroom. Friday Check-in is up. The Word War ends Monday, February 26, at midnight, your local time.
• rarepair_shorts posted a Mod Announcement: Clean-up of approved claims table.

Hot Recs:
• When I Go Out With You by Dojh167 (Hannah Abbott/Nevile Longbottom; Hannah Abbott/Susan Bones; other | R | 13080 words)
Summary: I'm young and I love to be young / I'm free and I love to be free / To live my life the way I want / To say and do whatever I please
• Actions Speak Louder Than Words by veritaserum27 (Rose Weasley/Scorpius Malfoy | R | 176100 words)
Summary: Bravery comes in many different forms, even for a Ravenclaw like Rose.
• Curiosity Is Not A Sin by beeezie (Rose Weasley/Scorpius Malfoy | R | 105900 words)
Summary: It's still only September, but Rose has already jinxed Scorpius Malfoy's hair and can't stop eavesdropping on his embarrassing conversations - about her. He can't figure out whether he'd rather hex her or kiss her. Well, O.W.L. year was never going to be simple.

Fandom Recs:
• bbethable recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (R).
• bbethable recced another Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (R).
• delphipsmith recced a Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R).
• smirkingcat recced a Draco Malfoy/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: February 20.
• dramionelove posted Dramione-centric Communities on Facebook and tumblr.

Archive News:
• The Obidala Network (a Star Wars fanfiction archive) is moving to the AO3.
• OTW: Five Things Cosette Said. Cosette volunteers as a coder for the Accessibility, Design, and Technology (AD&T) Committee.

Essay/Meta:
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote The Elder Wand and 'Fantastic Beasts': Who is the Death Stick's Master?

General Fandom News:
• OTW: This Week in Fandom vol. 75.

Nifty:
• Lainey wrote This Magical Chocolate Easter Egg Can Determine Your Hogwarts House!

Community Spotlight:
♥ The eighth Awesome Ladies Podfic Anthology is out!
This year's anthology contains 79 stories about female characters written by 70 authors and performed by 30 podficcers, representing 56 fandoms. The optional theme this year was: awakening. The anthology includes two Harry Potter podfics (featuring Luna Lovegood, Ginny Weasley and an original female character). It comes as a podbook, a zip file with all podfics for downloading, and a great spreadsheet with links to all the individual podfics.


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