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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Tom Felton releases 2 new music videos for 'Fairies & Feathers, 'Singing in the Rain'.

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child:
• How Anthony Boyle Fell in Love with the Role of Scorpius Malfoy.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• 'Fantastic Beasts' film's Twitter launches promoted Newt Scamander photo stickers.
• Twitter and the Fantastic Beasts Stickers.

Communities:
• hd_owlpost posted: Mod Note about Assignments.
• hp_nextgen_fest posted Headers for the HP Next Gen Fest.
• snape_potter posted Secret Snarry Swap Prompts.
• sirius_black posted 2016 Sirius Black Fest Claiming Post.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_tropes posted the Reveals for the H/D Tropes 2016.
• hp_crossgenfest posted the 2016 Masterlist & Reveals.

Hot Rec:
• Best Laid Plans by _melodic_ (Draco/Albus Severus; NC-17, 12,100 words)
Summary: Albus has heard, for years, how terrible the Malfoys are and the damage Draco Malfoy has done to his family. When he decides to take matters into his own hands, and find a way to exact revenge on Draco, he doesn’t expect the feelings and desire that unexpectedly bloom and threaten to overcome him.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Ivory by yeaka (Cormac McLaggen/Colin Creevey; NC-17, 4,000 words)
Summary: Cormac takes his Colin wedding dress shopping.

Fandom Recs:
• williamsnickers recced one Harry/Lucius fic.
• williamsnickers recced one Harry/Lucius fic.
• carpemermaid recced one Harry/draco fic.
• nia_kantorka recced one Hermione/Harry, Harry/Ron, Hermione/Ron podfic.
• mywitch recced one Severus/Hermione fic.
• gracerene recced five multi-ship (three H/D, one Cormac/Colin, one Draco/Severus) fics.
• madeleone recced one Seerus/Hermione fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 28th, August.
• hd_prophet: Monday 29th, August.
• quibbler_report: Sunday-Saturday, August 21-27.

Essay/Meta:
• potteresque_ire: Harry Potter & The Cursed Child Meta: Some Thoughts on Scorbus, from Re-reading The Goblet of Fire.

Searches:
• hp_ficsearch posted a search for Harry/Draco raising a child together and house-elf children fics.


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Happy (belated) Birthday, Rupert Grint!

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling original sketches on Pottermore.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Happy Birthday, Rupert Grint!.
• Tom Felton in first trailer for 'A United Kingdom', to premiere at BFI Film Festival.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Wizarding Wednesdays: Win Signed Fantastic Beasts Prizes!.
• Costume Designer Colleen Atwood on Working With Eddie Redmayne.
• 'Fantastic Beasts' Carmen Ejogo discusses President Picquery's unique purple wand.

Pottermore News:
• Pottermore Presents Three New(ish) eBooks!.

Curse Child News:
• Julie Walters visits 'Cursed Child' productions, meets cast.
• Photos: Julie Walters, Miranda Richardson visits 'Cursed Child' productions, meets cast.

Communities:
• hd_storyroom posted Monthly Recs: Signups!.
• mini_fest posted Last Call for Mini Fest Prompts!.
• hd_fan_fair posted Submission Guidelines for H/D Pet Fair!.
• sirius_black posted Prompting is Now Closed.
• snape_potter posted Secret Snarry Swap Prompting.
• interhouse_fest posted One More Week To Claim Your Prompts!.
• rs_games posted We Want You!.

Hot Rec:
• Dream Boy by Anon (Harry Potter/Tom Riddle | R | 2,181)
Summary:Self-preservation is what Tom was created for. So when he discovers the Horcrux in Harry’s scar, he decides to preserve that too. Of course, that doesn’t mean that he can’t enjoy himself in the process.

• Observing the Proprieties by Anon (Albus Severus Potter/Draco Malfoy | NC-17 | 7,000)
Summary:Professor Malfoy is determined to teach his students to follow his instructions to the letter. The problem is that Albus enjoys detention just a little too much.

• Right Into My Hands by Anon (Ron Weasley/Teddy Lupin | R | 2,927)
Summary: Harry has played right into his hands, and Teddy is thrilled – while Ron is just bemused that he’s at the heart of it all.

• Mixtapes and Mistakes by Anon (Harry Potter/Teddy Lupin | NC-17 | 12,700)
Summary:eddy has always wanted Harry, but he can’t seem to convince Harry it’s a good idea. In the end, all it takes is a long, hot summer, a year and a half of waiting and a mixtape with a magical twist.

• Cursing in French by Anon (Hermione Granger/Severus Snape/Hermione Granger | NC-17 | 9,600)
Summary:Hermione didn’t know why she was so fixated on Severus Snape. When she had the chance to go back in time, she decides to teach herself a thing or two.

Fandom Recs:
• mywitch recced one Severus/Hermione fic (M).
• madeleone recced one Severus/Hermione fic (?).
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• melodyssister recced one Severus/Hermione fic (?).
• williamsnickers recced one Harry/Lucius/a> fic (NC-17).

Discussions:
• xdarkfaex posted Ask the Marauders!.(Vid)

General News:
• Universal Orlando Resort rumored to have new Harry Potter video game ride coming.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Archive News:
• WALKING THE PLANK ANNOUCEMENT.

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


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Daniel Radcliffe attends 'Swiss Army Man' NYC premiere, Seth Meyers; talks 'Privacy'
• New “Finding the Philosopher’s Stone” Exhibit at Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• J.K. Rowling introduces Newt Scamander in new 'Fantastic Beasts' film feature
• 'Fantastic Beasts' film Newt Scamander 'Hero' feature breakdown, J.K. Rowling quotes
• Warner Bros. Showcases Fantastic Beasts Merchandise, Establishes Potter Production Team
• Watch the Exclusive ‘Fantastic Beasts’ VidCon Event Here!
• Meet Newt Scamander and The Bowtruckle in New Fantastic Beasts Teaser!

HP & The Cursed Child – Actors and Movies:
• Jamie Parker discusses being cast as the new Harry Potter in 'Cursed Child' plays

Communities:
• one_bad_man: Friday sign up post
• severus_snape: Your Art *Here*
• severus_snape: 2016 Summer of Severus Comment Fest

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hprarefest: Week 3: Fest Round-Up

Hot Rec:
• Lunacy by Anonymous at hprarefest (Teddy/James, NC-17, 19K.)
Summary: Excerpt: Fortunately, five years of dealing with monthly involuntary transformations into an, essentially, wild animal, had equipped James with a profound sense of pragmatism and matter-of-factness in the face of most things that life could throw at him. Unfortunately, his current condition was completely outside of that realm. Between the headache, the nausea, the throbbing scar and the burgeoning erection—well, he was starting to feel a bit panicky. And completely useless.
• My Youth Is Yours by Anonymous at hprarefest (Albus Severus/Scorpius, NC-17, 7140.)
Summary: Nothing is more embarrassing than having the hots for your best friend, especially when he’s not interested. Or is he?

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Flowers by Anonymous at hprarefest (Ginny/Luna, G, art)

Fandom Recs:
• kellychambliss recced two Severus Snape art.
• theimpossiblegl recced one Severus/Hermione fic.
• darkravenwrote recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• capitu recced six fic and art from hprarefest.

Searches:
• hp_betas_wanted: NEED A BETA FOR HP-CROSSGEN FEST

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Please check our Thursday, April 28 Edition! It posted momentarily locked and you might have missed some Very Important News and Recs. :)

Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling Reveals Information about Lupin's Death on the 18th Anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• 'Cursed Child to (Hopefully) Stage in Other Countries.
• Emma Watson Attends White House 'Correspondents' Dinner.

Prompt Challenges:
• slythindor100 posted: Challenge 195.
• poetic_hp posted May Prompt: Bloom.
• hd_fluff posted May Prompt.
• hp_may_madness posted Prompt 1 and Prompt 2.
• hp_creatures posted May Prompts.

Communities:
• wand_in_a_knot announced Sign ups are open and closed.
• wand_in_a_knot posted Round 1: List of participants.
• rarepair_shorts posted: 2016 Wishlist Event: Time to Post Your Wishlist.
• hp_darkarts posted: Mod Note Regarding the 2016 Horror Fest.
• hd_prophet posted Special Edition: "Older fic of the day" list updated.
• hd_fan_fair posted Rules & Guidelines for the 2016 H/D Pet Fair.
• dramionelove reminds you: Submissions for the DramioneLove Mini Fest 2016 Due May 5th.
• hdotp announced Harry/Draco Friending Meme.
• hp_podfic_fest reminds you: Today is last day for Sign-Ups.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• daily_deviant posted the Banging Birthday Week 4 Round Up.
• hp_creatures posted the Monthly Round Up.

Hot Rec:
• Entropy to Ecstasy by anonymous (Harry/Draco; Nc-17, 4,1K)
Summary: You don't even know the name for this thing you want to do to him. You don't even know that it has a name. All you know is that, one detention, you snap.

• Uncivilized by anonymous (Harry/Draco, NC-17, 2,2K)
Summary: Draco's boss brings out his uncivilized side.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Podfic: Dapper read by fire_juggler (Harry/Draco, Nc-17, 33 minutes)

Fandom Recs:
• themightyflynn recced [one] [gen (Severus Snape, Lucius Malfoy centred] fic.
• shiftylinguini recced [three] [Harry/Draco] fics.
• rzzmg recced [one] [Harry/Ron] fic.
• too_dle_oo recced [three] [Severus/Rosmetra] fanworks (two fics, one art).
• capitu recced [one] [Harry/Draco] fic.
• reijamira recced [one] [Harry/Draco] fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 1st May.
• quibbler_report: Wednesday-Sunday, 27 April-1 May 2016.
• smirkingcat cat posted at hd_writers: Monday Resources IV.

General Fandom News:
• leviosa2016: Leviosa menus for Welcome Feast, Keynote lunches, etc, Hall Passes going up for sale, Song requests for Magical Ball, Call for Vid Show submission requests.

Searches:
• snarryficfind posted a search for Dark or playing both sides Snape.
• hd_ficsearch posted a search for Harry not raised by Dursleys or Snape as a mentor.
• hp_ficsearch posted a search for Harry with an animal that can talk.
• hp_ficsearch posted a search for Non-betrayal Harry in Azkaban fics.

Community Spotlight:
♥ hd_and_sons: A HP slash community focused on pairings (and threesomes and foursomes!) that include Harry, Draco, Scorpius, Albus, James II, and Teddy.

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle) made his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting debut.
• Emma Watson attends 2016 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. (photos)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Cursed Child's marquee display on the outside of the Palace Theatre has been revealed. More news about display.
• JK Rowling hopes and expects Cursed Child to have tours around the world.

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_may_madness posted the first three prompts.
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt #138 (due on or before May 7).
• dmhgchallenge posted the Sign-up Post for May for the prompt: broom cupboard.

Communities:
• wand_in_a_knot announced that Sign-ups open TODAY at 5 pm GMT.
• crack_broom posted the Check-in for May flyers.
• hp_darkarts announced that HP Horror Fest will not be running this year.
• The weekly one_bad_man Sign-up Post for reccing Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy fanworks. (all days are taken)
• snape_potter announced that Snarry-a-Thon16 starts this Monday.
• hd_tropes posted the Sign-up Post for the upcoming H/D Tropes Fest. Sign-ups end May 6.
• dracotops_harry made a Mod Post about the end of the fest and the reveals.
• hdotp announced a Friending Meme coming soon.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Masterlist for Prompt #137.

Hot Rec:
• Higher and Higher (Temptation) by anon at dracotops_harry (Draco/Harry; NC-17, 28500 words)
Summary: Only Harry Potter could manage to put on a magical collar on impulse and find himself unable to take it off again. Now following Draco’s direct orders gives him intense pleasure, and Draco has a whole heap of troubles to deal with, not least the way Potter looks when the collar has him gasping with bliss. The whole situation would test the morals of a saint... and Draco’s no saint.

Fandom Recs:
• kellychambliss recced a Severus Snape/Kingsley Shacklebolt fic (NC-17).
• themightyflynn recced a Severus Snape - Lucius Malfoy - Narcissa Malfoy fic (G).
• ely_baby recced Ginny Weasley/Harry Potter art (NC-17).
• gracerene recced a Sirius Black/James Potter fic (NC-17).
• capitu recced a Harry/Draco fic (NC-17).
• gracerene recced two Harry/Draco fics (NC-17 and PG-13) and one Albus Severus/James Sirius fic (NC-17).
• toblass recced Lucius Malfoy - Severus Snape art (G) and Severus Snape/Sirius Black art (PG-13).

Discussions:
• birdsofshore made a post how to rate fanfic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: April 29.
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from May 1 – 6 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from April 24 – 30.

General Fandom News:
• leviosa2016 posted a reminder about the Registration Deadline (May 31). Hotel group rates are still available until June 4.
• Leviosa 2016 announced all seven Harry Potter themed Cocktail Drinks will be available at Con.

Searches:
• accio_hd_fics posted a search for Ginny, Hermione or Ron as Death Eaters. (Drarry only)

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_may_madness – Love/Lust is in the air every day in May
hp_may_madness is a challenge community. The goal: write and post 200 words per day for the month of May (drawables are welcome, too) for daily challenges and prompts, which may or may not be used. Going with the May theme, pairing fic is encouraged rather than gen fic. All pairings are welcome. hp_may_madness starts today.


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Joanne K. Rowling:
• Look Who’s Dining with J.K. Rowling.
• J.K. Rowling not partaking in 'Fantastic Beasts', 'Cursed Child' books' signings, PR.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Radcliffe Speaks Out Against Inequality In the Movie Industry.
• Daniel Radcliffe comments on Hollywood's unequal gender pay gap for actors.
• Emma Watson Interviews Geena Davis on Feminism
• Emma Thompson Breaking Laws and Baking Cakes for Greenpeace

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Expansions on the Horizon for Wizarding World Parks?.
• UPDATE: Pre-order ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Screenplay to be Published!.
• 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them's film script available in book form in Nov.
• Stuart Craig discusses 'Fantastic Beasts' MACUSA lobby set, Salem Trials' memorial

Cursed Child:
• New Photo Update from Cursed Child
• London’s Palace Theatre Prepares Itself For ‘Cursed Child’!
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's script book will not be available as audiobook

Communities:
• hp_drizzle: MOD POST: Submission Information.
• hp_may_madness: Are you ready for May? Are you ready to play?.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• daily_deviant: INFO AND ROUNDUP 4.

Hot Rec:
• Entropy to Ecstacy by anon (Draco/Harry; NC-17, 4100 words)
Summary: You don't even know the name for this thing you want to do to him. You don't even know that it has a name. All you know is that, one detention, you snap.
• Uncivilized by anon (Draco/Harry; NC-17, 2230 words)
Summary: Draco's boss brings out his uncivilized side.

Fandom Recs:
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• capitu recced one Harry/Draco fic.
• madeleone recced one Lucius/Hermione fic.
• melodyssister recced one Hermione fic.
• theimpossiblegl recced one Hermione/Severus fic.
• rzzmg recced one Cormac McLaggen fic.
• madeleone recced one Hermione/Granger

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Monday, April 25, 2016.
• quibbler_report The Quibbler Report: 20-26 April 2016.
• hd_prophet: Wednesday, 27 April 2016

General Fandom News:
• Universal Hollywood's partner hotel stay offers early entry to Wizarding World park.
• leviosa2016: LEVIOSA TAKING SONG REQUESTS FOR THE MAGIC BALL
• leviosa2016: HALL PASSES NOW ON SALE FOR LEVIOSA
• leviosa2016: LEVIOSA CALL FOR VID SHOW SUBMISSIONS OPEN NOW
• leviosa2016: LEVIOSA MENUS ARE UP: CRITIQUE OF SOME ENTREES & SALADS INCLUDED

Nifty:
• Harry Potter Mystery Minis Funko figures & magical creatures box sets out this July
• Cute Pop! Funko Harry Potter Mystery Minis with One Epic Fail

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a search for Dark!Top who is head over heels for Draco.
• bottom_draco posted a search for a specific fic.

Community Spotlight:
♥ gifharrypotter

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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling One of Britain’s Most Charitable, Galbraith up for Crime Award.
• J.K. Rowling Designs New Wands for Trio.
• J.K. Rowling reveals 'Cursed Child' lead characters' wands, confirms Ginny, Draco.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Dan Radcliffe’s Acting is “Phenomenal” in ‘Now You See Me 2′, and New Poster Released!.
• ‘Harry Potter’ Actors Celebrate Shakespeare.
• ‘Criminal’ Featuring Gary Oldman in Theaters Now.
• Photos: Daniel Radcliffe in new poster, promo for 'Now You See Me 2', 'Jungle' film update.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Video: 'Fantastic Beasts' saga may feature familiar Harry Potter characters, says Dan Fogler.
• Videos: Newt Scamander's reason for coming to NYC in 'Fantastic Beasts' movie revealed.
• Could We See Familiar Harry Potter Characters in Fantastic Beasts?.

Communities:
• hptimetravel posted Claiming Post!.
• hp_drizzle posted Claiming post for hp_drizzle, FEST 2016!.
• femmefest reminder 6 DAYS LEFT!.
• dramionelove posted DramioneLove Mini Fest 2016 - Assignment Letters, Beta Help, Rules Clarification.
• crack_broom posted April mid-month stats.
• hd_writers posted Comment Fest Wrap Up Feedback.

Hot Rec:
• And Wednesday Too by disapparater (Harry/Draco; R, 5,784)
Summary:Draco never expected anything better than his two dead end jobs and a cramped flat, but when Harry Potter waltzes into his life, can anyone blame him for wanting a little more? (A remix of firethesound's Tuesday Nights)
• The Thing About Cats and Dogs by megyal (Harry/Draco; PG-13, 3,875)
Summary:A very small view into the life of Harry and Draco and a cat and a dog.

Fandom Recs:
• capitu recced several [muliti-ship] fics and arts.
• birdsofshore recced two [Harry/Draco] fics.
• melodyssister recced one [Severus, Harry | Gen] fic.
• ely_baby recced one [Harry/Ginny | Het] fic.
• madeleone recced one [Severus/Hermione | Het] fic.
• madeleone recced one [Severus/Hermione | Het] fic.
• starduchess recced one [Harry Potter/Labyrinth crossover | Gen] fic.
• capitu recced one [Harry/Draco | Slash] fic.

Resources:
• quibbler_report posted The Quibbler Report--Saturday-Tuesday, 16-19 April 2016.

Archive News:
• grangerenchant posted Granger Enchanted is no more....

Discussions:
• amorette posted Marriages in harry potter.

General Fandom News:
• germankitty brought our attention to the Multi-fandom Fanfic Awards.
• leviosa2016 posted Leviosa registration is still open/Day Passes are still on sale.

Searches:
• accio_hd_fics posted a search for looking for a copy of Possession by my_sun_and_star.


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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling's Lumos to receive almost $40,000 donation for chair auction.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Emma Watson: Exclusive clip of Emma (as Lena) from the movie Colonia.
• James and Oliver Phelps, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch: Interviews at the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Hollywood).
• Tom Felton and Warwick Davies talk about the new Wizarding World attractions (two interviews).

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• A new worldwide trailer will be presented by Eddie Redmayne during the MTV Movie Awards (Sunday, April 10, 7pm PST/10pm EST).
• James Newton Howard will compose the film score for Fantastic Beasts.

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_creatures posted the April prompts: 1. Midnight – 2. Brisbane – 3. Freedom

Communities:
• one_bad_man is asking you to sign up as reccer for Snape or Lucius fanworks. (only Friday 15th is still open)

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• daily_deviant posted the Banging Birthday Week 1 Roundup.

Hot Rec:
• Newts by anon at the dracotops_harry Fest (Harry/Draco; NC-17; 13760 words)
Summary: "I’m twenty-eight!" Harry said. "I’ve been an Auror for ten years! You want me to go back to Hogwarts now?"
• Late Bloomers by anon at the dracotops_harry Fest (Harry/Draco; NC-17; 13000 words)
Summary: Harry always thought he had a pretty satisfying array of sexual fantasies, until he stumbles upon the Mirror of Erised again and sees himself getting banged senseless by Draco Malfoy. Now he can't stop thinking about it, and that summer almost twenty years ago when he'd come to know Malfoy very well indeed.

Fandom Recs:
• capitu recced two Harry/Draco fics: [rec 1] and [rec 2]. Both fics are rated NC-17.
• ely_baby recced Ginny/Harry art (rated G).
• akatnamedeaster recced Sirius/Severus art (rated G).

General Fandom News:
• OTW: 2016 Membership Drive is on from April 6 through 12.

Community Spotlight:
♥ bdsm_big_bang – all fandom and original fic BDSM Big Bang that will post between December 20, 2016 and January 15, 2017. Het and slash pairings as well as threesomes are welcome, RealPersonFiction is not permitted. Author and Artist Sign-ups are open. More information:
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Harry Potter - Actors and Movies:
•Matthew Lewis: In first international trailer for upcoming drama 'Me Before You'
•Daniel Radcliffe: Throwback Photo With Matthew Lewis
•Emma Watson and David Thewlis: ‘Regression’ Set For Blu-ray Release in May
•Alan Rickman: Final Appearance in ‘Eye in the Sky’
•Alan Rickman: New Trailer for “Alice in Wonderland”

Fantastic Beasts - Actors and Movies:
•Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Movie tie-in books releasing this September
•Carmen Ejogo: Comments on playing MACUSA president

Pottermore News:
•Pottermore: BuzzFeed Reveals Cover Art fro Illustrated Chamber of Secrets!

Communities:
•dramione_remix: Dramione Remix, Round Seven
•hd_writers: Comment Fest Theme #9- H/D | Theme #10- Under 2,000 Words | Theme #11- Nevielle Longbottom
•hd_remix: vol. 8.0: Stats
•dracotops_harry: The Dracotops-Harry Fest is now on tumblr!
•dramionelove: Submissions already pouring in! Also, rules post & beta info
•daily_deviant: Banging Birthday Pieces Past Due!
•serpentinelion: Another pinch hit needed
•crack_broom: Check-in for April flyers

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
•hd_remix: Vol. 8.0: The Big Reveal & Masterlist

Hot Rec:
•Remember, Then Follow by torino10154 (James Sirius/Albus Severus | R | 1,470)
Summary: When James's wife dies, Albus comes to stay with him to keep him company. It's been decades since they've been alone together, and long buried feelings start making themselves known.

Archive News:
•themasque: Contest News, New on The BDSM Garden and The WIKtT Archives

HP News:
•Producer: Of “Cursed Child” Talks how the Harry Potter Play Came to be

General Interest:
•Publisher who rejected J.K. Rowling's Cormoran Strike mystery novel speaks out
•leviosa2016: LAST CALL: Leviosa's Call For Proposals closes March 30

Have a Laugh:
•author_by_night posted Quotes Mash-Up: Buffy and Harry Potter

Searches:
•fmae271 is searching for a Harry works in the Ministry of Magic.
•bakafia_kawaii is searching for Magic disappearing fic
•bottomblondes31 is searching for Draco helps Harry

Resources:
•hd_writers: Monday Resources
•quibbler_report: Thursday-Monday, 24-28 March 2016


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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling One of Time's 30 Most Influential People on the Internet 2016.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• New trailer (#2) for David Yates's "Tarzan".
• Happy Birthday Gary Oldman!
• Harry Potter cast, John Williams attending Wizarding World Hollywood red carpet gala.
• John Williams, Tom Felton, Phelps Twins, and More Coming to Wizarding World Hollywood Opening!

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Publishing Partners Announced for "Fantastic Beast".

Communities:
• hp_creatures posted Mid-month Challenge Reminder.
• crack_broom posted Mid-month Stats.
• hd_writers posted: Comment Fest Theme #2, Monday 21st March: Severus Snape and Theme #3, Tuesday 22nd: Diagon Alley.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_goldenage posted the Salt and Pepper Fest Master List.

Hot Rec:
• Make Your Own Luck by torino10154 (James Sirius/Scorpius, 3,6K, NC-17)
Summary: Scorpius's career as an Auror is off to a rocky start, what with his wanting to shag his partner and all.

• Lucky Day After by alisanne (James Sirius/Scorpius, 1,8K, NC-17)
Summary: It was supposed the be a lucky night. But is that still true if he can’t remember a thing about it?

• James's Luck by digthewriter (Draco/James Sirius, 1,9K, PG-13)
Summary: James always had a thing for older men, and now at Rosie's wedding...he might finally get his chance with Draco Malfoy.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 20th and Monday 22th.

Essay/Meta:
• What J.K. Rowling’s New Story Can Teach Us About Cultural Appropriation.

Searches:
• accio_hd_fics posted a search for Assertive Draco.

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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling featured on Time’s 'Most Influential People on the Internet'.
• J.K. Rowling comments on non-published children's book and the next Cormoran Strike mystery.
• J.K. Rowling's "political fairy-tale" put on hold.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Dame Maggie Smith's van from 'The Lady in the Van' up for auction.
• Evanna Lynch and Domnhall Gleeson nominated for IFTA (Irish Film and Television Academy) Awards.
• Evanna Lynch on acting and her new movie My Name is Emily.
• Evanna Lynch excited for (and a bit jealous of) Fantastic Beast and Where To Find Them cast.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt #132: (due on or before March 26) – 1. “To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark | 2. Warning | 3. Fabrication
• slythindor100 posted the Challenge 193.
• daily_deviant Birthday Bash: Drabble/Drawble Day 4 and Day 5

Communities:
• wand_in_a_knot announced Round 1 of the 24 Hour Harry Potter Porn Challenge.
• one_bad_man is looking for reccers for next week (Monday, Thursday and Friday are still open).
• hp_mhealthfest posted a Reminder that claiming is open for almost another month until April 11. Here is the Claiming Post for this year's HP Mental Health Fest.
• hd_writers announced the Comment Fest, running from March 20 through April 3. Here are the Comment Fest Guidelines.
• hd_writers posted Theme 1: "G-rated".
• Submission for the dracotops_harry Fest are due today.
• serpentinelion posted a reminder that submissions for Glompfest 2016 are due in two weeks.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_getlucky Fest posted the Week One Round Up.
• do_me_veela posted the Weekly Roundup #1 and a Mod note.

Hot Rec:
• New Modern Love by anon @ hp_goldenage (Charlie Weasley/Theodore Nott; PG; 1567 words)
Summary: He always figured it was just his lot in life to never fall in love. A chance meeting with Theodore Nott changes that, but Charlie still thinks he might be a bit broken.

Resources:
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from at March 20 through 26 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from March 13 through 19, 2016.

Discussions:
• Walkerwrackspurt, Magic and Marginalization: Et tu, JK?. (March 9, 2016)
• Justina Ireland, North American Magic: The Worst Thing To Happen To Harry Potter Since Voldemort. (March 9, 2016)

General Fandom News:
• bonsaibetz from leviosa2016 is at Silicon Valley Comic Con.
• slashorific for all slash fans is back: Announcement (all fandom, all pairings).


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Harry Potter - Actors and Movies:
• Emma Watson Interviews Tom Hanks for ‘Esquire’ Magazine
• Harry Potter Film Concert Series coming to Hollywood Bowl in L.A. on July 6
• Evanna Lynch in first 'My Name is Emily' film trailer, IFTA nominations released

Fantastic Beasts - Actors and Movies:
• Total Film’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ interview with David Heyman
• 'Fantastic Beasts' film producer on J.K. Rowling's input, CGI creatures, sequels

Prompt Challenges:
• daily_deviant: DRABBLE/DRAWBLE DAYS 1: Sultry Night
• daily_deviant: DRABBLE/DRAWBLE DAYS 2: I had no idea that you...

Communities:
• do_me_veela: Posting has begun!
• snape_potter: The Deadline for Snarry-a-Thon16 is a Month Away
• hp_nextgen_fest: HP Next Gen Fest 2016
• hp_podfic_fest: HP Podfic Fest 2016 -- Podficcer Sign-ups!

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_goldenage: SALT AND PEPPER FEST: WEEK TWO WRAP-UP

Hot Rec:
• Into Oblivion by ANON at hp_goldenage ( Severus/Sirius | 15000 words | NC-17 )
Summary: They've been together for a very long time, lived a good long life but in their twilight years, one of them falls terminally ill. Towards the end they're in incredible pain and want nothing more than release from what has become a miserable existence for both of them.

Editor's Choice Recs:
• Art: Fanciful Feathers by brinimc at do_me_veela ( Harry/Draco | G )
• Art: Same mirror - same place - different orphan by button-bird ( Teddy Lupin, Remus, Tonks | G )

Essay/Meta:
• Harry & the Weasley's: The Most Thoughtful Gift in the Whole World

Searches:
• hd_remix: Asking the Community: Searching Harry/Draco Author Mereol
• bottom_draco: Reccomendation needed

Resources:
• quibbler_report: Thursday-Sunday, 10-13 March 2016
• hd_prophet: Sunday 13th March 2016
• hd_writers: Monday Resources!
• hd_prophet: Monday, March 15, 2016

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_getlucky - Having a good day, finding something special, getting that job, getting that special someone or having some amazing sex? It’s all about getting lucky! 2016 fest is Now Posting!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Emma Thompson and Dame Maggie Smith won Comedy Award and "Best Actress", respectively, at Evening Standard British Film Awards.
• PHOTOS/VIDEO from the Evening Standard British Film Awards.

Communities:
• Snape/Potter Valentine Comment Fest at snape_potter has started! The Comment Fest goes all the way through February 21.
• hp_goldenage posted a Reminder that submissions for the Salt and Pepper Fest are due in one week, on February 15.
• interhouse_fest posted a Poll about the timeline of the fest and the house affiliation of Teddy Lupin and James Sirius Potter.
• hpvamp posted a list of HP vampire fics from the last months.

Hot Rec:
• Golden, Ripe and Rotten (four stories) by starfishstar (Albus Dumbledore/Gellert Grindelwald; PG-13; 8240 words)
Summary: Three glimpses into the summer Albus Dumbledore met Gellert Grindelwald in Godric’s Hollow, from its beginning to its end.

Discussions:
• rickey_a posted "on angst...".

Essay/Meta:
• witchweekly.net on wizarding music: Weird Sisters, Celestina Warbeck, The Hobgoblins.

General Fandom News:
• Heads up if you host your fanfic at ff.net: fanfiction.net stories have been copied to other sites without authors' consent.
• themasque celebrates Mardi Gras with a Writing Contest. The theme is "The Erotic Garden" (all fandoms + original fic).
• fandom_grammar announced a five months hiatus of the comm. They will be back in July.

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

Community Spotlight:
♥ hpvamp – Vampires in fangdom? Yes please. – This is a community for all readers, writers, artists and those who adore the world of Harry Potter, but wish there were more of the un-dead lurking about! Gen, het or slash, all pairings and all ratings are welcome; the only restriction on content is that there has to be a vamp in the fic.


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Rupert Grint on Ron/Hermione's relationship as adults.
• Daniel Radcliffe's new movie Swiss Army Man to be released this summer.
• Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham-Carter: new teasers released for upcoming Alice through the Looking Glass.
• More news about Matt Lewis being cast in BBC One's dramatic tv series Happy Valley (with mustache).
• Pricing policy for opening of the Wizarding World of HP at Universal Studios in Hollywood (tickets at the gate will be $95).

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Analysis of the newest Fantastic Beasts clip (released on Pottermore): everything known so far.
• Newt Scamander's wand (news from Celebration of Harry Potter).
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them first on-set feature screencaps breakdown (video).
• American actor Josh Cowdery has been cast as Senator Henry Shaw in Fantastic Beasts.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child star and producer comment on casting of Hermione.

Prompt Challenges:
• dmhgchallenge posted the February prompt: diamond ring (due on or before February 14).
• hp_creatures posted the February prompts.
• hd_fluff posted the February prompt: I love you.
• poetic_hp posted the February prompt: ALWAYS (in honour of Alan Rickman).

Communities:
• Sign-ups are open for femmefest (Sign-ups close February 14).
• Prompting is closed at the hp_mhealthfest. Here is the Claiming Post.
• hp_getlucky posted the Claiming Post for the HP Get Lucky Fest.
• hp_crossgenfest will be back for the HP Cross-Gen Fest 2016, posting in August.
• hp_darkarts announced the My Bloody Valentine anti-Valentine comment fest.
• hprarefest extended Prompting until February 5.
• hprare_cliche is now posting!.
• snape_potter opened Claiming for the Snarry-a-thon 2016.
• hd_remix posted the Second Check-in Post for participants.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_creatures posted the Masterlist for the January Prompts.
• rarepair_shorts posted the Masterlist/Reveals.
• kink_n_squick posted the Week 2 Roundup of the Creatures Fest.

Hot Rec:
• Rorschach by gracerene (Harry/Draco; NC-17; 5410 words)
Summary: Harry never gave much thought to Malfoy's soulmark. But that was before he caught a glimpse. Now it's all he can think about.

Discussions:
• torino10154 posted about Exchanges and Prompt-Based Fests.

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

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

Pottermore News:
• Wizarding School Maps

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Friday January 29, 2016

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


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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling to receive PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award for charity work.
• J.K. Rowling to Receive the PEN America Center's Award for Free Speech.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Harry Potter Magical Creatures Coloring Book inside pages first look.
• An Insider's Account of the Birth of the Harry Potter Films.
• David Heyman discusses producing Harry Potter series, choosing cast & crew.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Colin Farrell's Character in 'Fantastic Beasts' is "the ultimate wizard".

Communities:
• interhouse_fest posted Greetings from your New Mods.
• harrydracompreg announced Claiming for the H/D Mpreg Fest is Open!
• hprarefest announced Prompting is Open!
• dramionelove posted a poll: do you want another DramioneLove fest (a mini fest)?.
• kink_n_squick reminds you: HP Kink & Squick Creatures Fest is Posting!
• snape_potter reminds you: Prompting for the Snarry-a-Thon closes 11:59 (EST) on Sunday January 31st..

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_owlpost posted the 2015 H/D Owlpost Masterlist.
• kink_n_squick posted the Week 1 Round Up.

Hot Rec:
• Little Things That Help by pyttan (Kingsley Shacklebolt and Harry Potter, 1,6K)
Summary:The aftermath of war is hard. But there are little things that bring comfort.

Resources:
• The quibbler_report: Saturday-Monday, January 23-25, 2016.
• The hd_prophet: Sunday 24th and Monday, January 25, 2016.

General Fandom News:
• OTW announcement: Proposed Changes to the AO3 Terms of Service and FAQ.
• OTW Fannews: Fandom Awakens & Stretches.

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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