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Here's wishing all our readers on LJ, IJ, DW and tumblr a magical fannish 2019 - Happy New Year from the daily_snitch editor team!

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: The Moving Finger.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) speaks on life after Potter and the ABC Murders.
• Rupert Grint's ABC Murders are coming to Amazon Prime.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Chicago visitors can now experience 'Fantastic Beasts' in augmented reality with Magic Leap.
• 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' available for DVD and Blu-Ray pre-order.

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_iconchallenge posted Challenge One: Your Favourite(s).

Communities:
The following fests and challenges are currently posting: hoggywartyxmas , mini_fest, Remus/Sirius small_gifts, dhr-advent, sshg_giftfest, smutty_claus, newyearcntdown, hd_erised, hd_owlpost Fest, daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas Comment Kink Edition and Drarropoly at gameofdrarry (Drarropoly AO3 Collection).
• femmefest announced the 2019 Femmefest. More information will be posted in January.
• fandomtrumpshate posted their 2019 Auction Calendar. Creator sign-ups start January 6 (all fandoms)

Hot Art:
• Who Do You Call Old by anon for hd_erised (Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | G)
Summary: They both secretly like it better than a pensieve.

Hot Rec:
• Harry Potter and The Bisexual Awakening by anon at hd_erised (Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | NC-17 | 23400 words)
Summary: Harry is perfectly content being single, heterosexual and living in Godric’s Hollow with his very clingy rescue dog, Snitch. When Draco Malfoy turns up on Harry’s doorstep demanding that Harry teach him how to drive, things quickly become a lot more complicated.
• For Thine is the Kingdom by anon at hd_erised (Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy | NC-17 | 67000 words)
( Summary )

Masterlists and Weekly Roundups:
• hpjoggersfest posted the Festive Drarry Mini Fest Masterlist.

Fandom Recs:
• ace recced a Harry Potter/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• birdsofshore recced Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy art and 3 fics (PG-13 | G, 2xNC-17).
• themightyflynn recced a Severus Snape doll fic (G).

Resources:
• daily_snitch posted a Special Edition for Newton Artemis Fido Scamander.
• hd_prophet: Edition December 27, December 28 and December 29.
• The SS/HP Prophet from December 23 to 29.

Archive News:
• OTW Q&A: Five Things Angelique Jurd Said. Angelique volunteers as a co-chair for the Communications Committee.

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry wrote The Long Game.

General Fandom News:
• Priscilla suggested Five Awesome Ideas for “Potter” Theme Park Rides. (MuggleNet)

Nifty:
• Arizona's Walden Grove High School Dance Team's Harry Potter Homecoming Routine: This isn't your usual Yule Ball, folks. (video)

Searches:
• snarry_ficfind posted a search for specific story with a scene at the Ministry Ball. (Snarry only)

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_iconchallenge – A Harry Potter Universe Icon Challenges
A fortnightly icon challenge community for Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, The Cursed Child and any other spin offs of the greater Harry Potter universe. Anyone is welcome to participate. You can submit up to three icons per challenge. (Welcome, Infos and FAQ)

Editor's Note: This is my last edition of the daily_snitch as I am stepping down after four and a half years as editor. It's been a weekly, wonderful labour of love, coding news and keeping up with all things Harry Potter. But the best part of it were my co-editors. You are the loveliest bunch of fannish online friends, and I will miss you like crazy! So much ♥ ♥ ♥ from vaysh!

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Germany celebrates 20 Years of "Harry Potter" with new editions, illustrated by Iacopo Bruno.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: The Swan Symbolism.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Maggie Smith (Minerva McGonagall, Dowager Countess Violet): Excitement for Downton Abbey film builds with release of new photos. (Downton Abbey the movie will come to theatres September 20, 2019.)
• Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) starring as Inspector Crome in the 'ABC Murders'. (new photos)
• Georgina Leonidas (Katie Bell) discusses her character in play 'Awful Auntie'.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• McKay wrote Jude Law is NOT my Dumbledore. (MuggleNet)
• John wrote Fantastic Beasts: Film1, Pillar Post. (The Hogwarts Professor)
• Dawn Johnson wrote The Fate of Credence Barebone. (The Leaky Cauldron)
• Dime Mitrevski wrote His Last Great Adventure: thoughts on Flamel. (MuggleNet)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Meet the new cast of Cursed Child on Broadway.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 274 (due on or before December 29): Elements, Bloodless and Biographies.

Communities:
The following fests and challenges are currently posting: hoggywartyxmas , mini_fest, snape_potter' Secret Snarry Swap, rs_small_gifts, dhr-advent, sshg_giftfest, smutty_claus, newyearcntdown, hpjoggersfest's Festive DrarryMini Fest, hd_erised, hd_owlpost Fest, daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas Comment Kink Edition</a> and Drarropoly at gameofdrarry (Drarropoly AO3 Collection.
• hoggywartyxmas posted the Grand Opening.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• daily_deviant posted the Kristmas Comment Kink Week 3 Roundup.
• smutty_claus posted the Sunday Recap December 17 to 22.
• hd_erised posted the Weekly Roundup # 3.
• hd_owlpost posted the Week 3 List of Owl Gift Deliveries.
• snape_potter posted the Secret Snarry Swap Roundup for Week 3.
• hogwarts365 posted the Masterlist Prompt # 273.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Dial Tone by demmora (Harry Potter, Dudley Dursley | G | 5405 words)
Summary: Short ficlet inspired by a gifset on tumblr, where Dudley stands up to Vernon and tells Harry he doesn't think he's a waste of space and I went off on a headcanon tangent of "whatifs".

Fandom Recs:
• hogwartsfirebolt recced ten Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fics (PG-13 through NC-17).
• themightyflynn recced a Remus Lupin/Severus Snape comic (G).
• toblass recced grumpy Severus Snape art (G).
• smirkingcat recced a Harry Potter/Lucius Malfoy fic (R).
• melodyssister recced a Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape fic (PG-13).

Resources:
• hd_prophet posted editions for December 19, December 20, December 21, December 22 and December 23 (with a huge list of Drarry advent stories).
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from December 23 through 29 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from December 16 to 22.

Discussions:
• hpboy13 wrote Getting a Clue for Christmas – Christmas in the HP world. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Lucy wrote Harry Potter and the Copyright Infringement Claims. (MuggleNet)
• hpboy13 wrote Wreath Theory in the Potter Books. (MuggleNet)
• Harry Potter Christmases (through the books): Halfway out of the Dark, Part 1 and Part 2 by Emily Lawrence (MuggleNet)
• Emma Pocock wrote Carols in Harry Potter and the Myth of the Christmas Rose, part a. (Leaky Cauldron)

General Fandom News:
• PotterCast: Episode 284, plus new logo and website.
• Academic HP Conferences: The Harry Potter Program. (The Hogwarts Professor)
• 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite" Trace Trailer Drops. (HP augmented reality game)

Nifty:
• Sing along: Grindelwald is comin' to town.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Alfonso Cuáran, director of HP PoA, to be honored with Sunny Bono Visionary Award.
• Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) joins cast of untitled M. Night Shyamalan series for Apple.

Poll:
• daily_snitch posted Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – a Poll

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies: Spoilers!
• SreenX Team talks editing Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
• The Crimes of Grindelwald blue-ray and DVD cover art released.
• The Hogwarts Professor: Is Newt Scamander a Dumbledore?
• Kadeen Griffiths wrote Leta Lestrange's Storyline In 'The Crimes Of Grindelwald' Is The Last Straw For Me As A Black 'Harry Potter' Fan.
• Kim Kirby, Magic without Wonder: FANTASTIC BEASTS as a Cautionary Tale.
• Gregory Taylor wrote Why 'Crimes of Grindelwald' is a victim of the second movie syndrome. (MuggleNet)
• David Heyman on Dumbledore and the decision to expand to five Fantastic Beasts movies.
• 25 of our biggest questions about 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'.
• David Yates and David Heyman on the biggest "Crimes of Grindelwald" twist.
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald passes 500 million worldwide.

Pottermore News
• Gellert Grindelwald: His Story So Far – interactive illustration.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Noma Dumezweni tells BBC 100 Women: Hermione taught me how to be angry.
• Cursed Child: Rowling Video Testimony.
• Cursed Child cast members to appear at Red Bucket Follies event.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 271 (due on or before December 8): "If you expect nothing from somebody you are never disappointed."― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar, Word and Art.
• death_eaters posted December Prompts: Regulus Black, Crucio, Shimmer
• hp_het posted Monthly Challenge # 12: snow
• hd_ina_tree posted the community's traditional December prompt: Christmas tree
• hp_coffeehouse posted the December Prompt: holiday blend
• hp_creatures posted November Roundup and December prompts: Steed, "The ultimate defeat", Travel

Advent Challenges:
• slythindor100 posted 25 Days of Draco and Harry – traditional (mod post about the Drarry December prompt challenge).
• dracoharry100 posted Christmas Challenge 2018.
• adventdrabbles posted Welcome to the 2018 edition of Advent Drabbles.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_erised, hd_owlpost Fest, mini_fest, snape_potter' Secret Snarry Swap, rs_small_gifts, dhr-advent, sshg_giftfest, smutty_claus, newyearcntdown
• daily_deviant posted Kinky Kristmas 2018: Comment Kink Edition is Open.
• hpconsentfest posted a reminder that Prompting will close on.
• mini_fest posted Submissions due ASAP and Call for Pinch-hitters and Fest-fillers.
• hp_goldenage posted Last Reminder until January for the Salt and Pepper Fest.
• hp_halloween posted End of Year Thoughts.
• snapecase posted Happy Deadline Day and a Message for creators with outstanding fanworks.
• hptriadsnet is hosting a Secret Santa for those who love polyamory ships.
• hd_erised posted H/D Erised starts posting tomorrow.
• hd_owlpost posted a Call for pinch-hitters.
• rs_small_gifts posted the Countdown to Small Gifts 5/5: Discussion Post: Emphasizing with the characters.
• wolfstarbigbang posted the Rules and FAQ for Wolf Star Big Bang 2019.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_nextgen_fest posted the Fest Reveal and Masterlist.
• hogwarts365 posted the Masterlist Prompt # 270.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R).
• toblass recced Hermione Granger/Severus Snape Santa art (G).
• themightyflynn recced Severus Snape art (NC-17).
• tdcatsblog, magpiefngrl and bixgirl1 recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (NC-17).
• gracerene recced six fics from the hp_nextgen_fest (3x PG-13, 3x NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: November 30 Edition and December 1 Edition.
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from December 2 through 8 at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from November 25 to December 1.

Discussions:
• LizzieG Salamander eyes and the moment I finally knew. (MuggleNet) Spoilers!
• Dawn Johnsons wrote. The identity of Aurelius Dumbledore: Grindelwald's greatest lie or game changing truthe. (Leaky Cauldron) Spoilers!
• The Hogwarts Professor posted about Susan Sipal 'Homunculus theory' about Credence Barebone. Spoilers!
• Emily Lawrence Why Harry is nobody's favorite Harry Potter character. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Dawn Johnson wrote Uncovering the parallels between the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series. (Leaky Cauldron)
• Lorrie Kim on Short & Curly podcast (Australia): What can Severus Snape from Harry Potter teach us about courage and forgiveness?. (26 min)
• Quantum Harry the Podcast: Essay: It's all fun and games.

General Fandom News:
• Giveaway: Light up your holiday with luminaries popcraft bundle from Insight Editions. (open internationally)
• MuggleNet is hosting a 25 Days of Christmas Giveaway.
• Houses Assemble: Alexa now plays Harry Potter Quiz.
• Universal Orlando introduces new Devlin Whitehorn Chocolate Frog card. Whitehorn was the founder of the Nimbus Racing Broom Company in 1967.

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

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) says he'd play Draco in Cursed Child on screen and other actor news.
• Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) yet again on why he won't see 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies: SPOILERS!!
• Fan review by author_by_night: Fantastic Movies and How Not To Write Them.
• September C. Fawkes (HP fan and fiction editor) wrote Crimes of Grindelwald: Guest Review 2. (The Hogwarts Professor)
• The Hogwarts Professor suggested three 'Crimes of Grindelwald' critics to read.
• Ezra Miller on the miscommunication with Rowling and Heyman on 'Fantastic Beasts' reveal.
• The Hogwarts Professor: Crimes of Grindelwald: deleted scenes.
• Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) discusses 'Fantastic Beasts 2' shocking finale, 4 more deleted scenes.
• Laurie Beckoff wrote Four 'Fantastic Beasts' threads lost in 'Crimes of Grindelwald'. (MuggleNet)
• Victor wrote What Makes Credence So Special? (MuggleNet)
• Amy wrote The Top Ten 'Crimes of Grindelwald' character moments. (MuggleNet)
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald cast finish global promo tour in Japan.
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald passes $300 million in worldwide box office.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 270 (due on or before December 1): New Adventure, Disgust and Comics.

Communities:
• The following fest is currently posting: hp_nextgen_fest
• daily_deviant posted promotional banners for Kinky Kristmas: Comment Kink Edition.
• newyearcntdown posted a reminder that Sign-ups will close next week on November 30.
• mini_fest posted Fest Reminder and Submission Guidelines. Submission are due tomorrow, November 25!
• dramione_remix posted Remix Remembrall Teaser.
• ron_draco_fest posted a reminder that Prompting closes this Sunday, November 25.
• hd_fan_fair posted the 2019 H/D Food Fair Statistics.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt 269 Masterlist.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Neville Longbottom and Severus Snape fic (PG).
• Laura recced a Pansy Parkinson/OFC fic (PG). (The Rec Center 151)
• Ganno recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (R). (The Rec Center 151)
• liaroflesbos recced a Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley, Hannah Abbott/Neville Longbottom, Ted Tonks/Andromeda Tonks character studies fic (PG). (The Rec Center 151)
• queersintherain recced a Hermione Granger/Pansy Parkinson WIP (R). (The Rec Center 151)
• elizabethminkel recced a Remus Lupin/Sirius Black fic (R). (The Rec Center 151)
• hellotailor recced a Draco Malfoy/ Harry Potter fic (PG). (The Rec Center 151)

Resources:
• The SS/HP Prophet from November 18 to 24.

Archive News:
• themasque announced a demo BDSM scene on Sunday, November 25.

Discussions:
• hpboy13 wrote A Reckoning at the Three Broomsticks. (MuggleNet)
• CatherineT wrote Disliked 'Crimes of Grindelwald'? Here are seven reasons why I loved it. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Michelle Jaworski wrote 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' and the painful history of 'Harry Potter' canon. (The Daily Dot)

General Fandom News:
• Christmas has arrived at Hogwarts – Warner Bros Studio Tour.
• Singapore's Changi Airport transforms into a Wizarding Wonderland.
• Bakery in Edmonton, Canada, creates gingerbread Hogwarts Castle for charity.
• Win the chance to recreate the magic with LEGO Hogwarts UK competition.

Searches:
• bluefatso posted a search for adopted Draco fics.

Community Spotlight:
♥ ron_draco_fest | ron_draco_fest | rondracofest – Better together!
Going into its sixth round, this is the fest for Dron lovers. It is an anonymous prompt-claim fest, for the pairing Draco Malfoy and Ronald Weasley – the Weasel and the Ferret duo. Submissions can be any genre or medium – from poetry, cross-stitch, video, collage... to traditional fic and art. Prompting ends tomorrow, November 25; submissions are due February 15, and the fest will start posting on March 1, 2019.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• New Rowling Twitter Header: What is it? (The Hogwarts Professor)
• J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald original screenplay out in bookstores and online.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) boards a spaceship, meets the (Cursed Child) Malfoys, avoids adoption.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Fandom Review by kikimay: Fantastic Bleaks and the Cringes of Switzerland
• hpboy13 wrote The Real Crimes of Grindelwald Is The Movie. Spoilers! (If you are all right being spoilered, or have already seen the movies, make sure to read the comments.)
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Crimes of Grindelwald – First Thoughts. Spoilers!
• Victor wrote Why Newt Is Rowling's Best Written Hero. Spoilers!
• hpboy13 wrote It Is No Longer Our Choices: The Mediocrity of Crimes of Grindelwald. Spoilers!
• Victor wrote Five Things We Learned About Dumbledore from Crimes of Grindelwald. Spoilers!
• Magic gets bigger as 'Crimes of Grindelwald' meets immersive cinema.
• The Hogwarts Professor: 'Crimes of Grindelwald' best questions from audience.
• Gavia Baker-Whitelaw wrote ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ fails its female characters. (The Daily Dot) Spoilers!
• Gavia Baker-Whitelaw wrote Why isn’t ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ about Grindelwald doing crimes? (The Daily Dot) Spoilers!
• Gavia Baker-Whitelaw wrote Is Dumbledore gay? Here’s why it matters. (The Daily Dot) Spoilers in one section
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald cast surprise fans at London IMAX show.
• Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) says Newt it a hero with autism.
• Ezra Miller (Credence Barebone): "Art is the only thing that I have" (in-depth Playboy interview)
• Welcome to the Wizarding World: Meet the Supporting Cast of 'Crimes of Grindelwald'.
• Fantastic Beasts series cast tease possible move to Rio de Janeiro in third movie.
• The cast of 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' discuss fan theories.
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – Roundtable Interviews:

– with Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) and Alison Sudol (Queenie Greengrass).
– with Ezra Miller (Clarence Barebone) and Claudia Kim [redacted].
– with Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) and Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein).
– with David Heyman (producer) and Callum Turner (Theseus Scamander).

• Eddie Redmayne and Callum Turner (Newt and Theseus Scamander) promote 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'.
• Snitchseeker chats about Fantastic Beasts 2 graphic art and new exhibit with MinaLima.
• Giveaway: Win a pair of ScreenX ticket to see 'The Crimes of Grindelwald'. (US only)
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald brings in 10.1 million dollars at Wednesday box office in ten countries.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 269 (due on or before November 24): Dictionaries, Point and Incredibly Unsafe.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hp_nextgen_fest, sirius_black Fest, hd_fan_fair's Food Fair
• adventdrabbles announced that Adventdrabbles is happening again this year and asking for prompt to fill the Advent Prompt Calendar.
• daily_deviant announced that Kinky Kristmas: Comment Kink Edition will be back, starting December 2.
• bill_ficathon posted the Comment Fest Post. The comment fest runs from November 15, 2018 to November 30, 2018.
• hd_owlpost posted Today's the day: Owl Gifts Are Due!

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt 268 Masterlist.
• hp_nextgen_fest posted the Weekly Roundup # 2.

Fandom Recs:
• birdsofshore recced Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fics (all NC-17) and one comic (PG-13).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• toblass recced Professor Snape art (gen).
• themightyflynn recced peacock!Lucius art/comics (G).
• Gav (hellotailor) recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter epic fic (NC-17 in the later parts) in The Rec Center No. 150.
• bridenore recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (R).

Resources:
• The SS/HP Prophet from November 11 through 17.
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from November 18 through 24 at potterfests.

Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Josué Cardona, founder of Geek Therapy Network.

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry – The Podcast: Episode 28: The Grimm Campaign.
• Marica wrote Gringotts’ “Real” Worth and Wizarding Job Salaries Revealed. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• Leviosa 2019 is coming to Hollywood. (MuggleNet)
• Harry Potter: Wizards United (coming 2019) augmented reality app game: first look.
• Harry Potter new line of interactive wands, LEGO sets and more coming for holiday season.
• New 'Crimes of Grindelwald' figures from Sideshow Collectibles.
• Review and UK Giveaway: Win one of five Harry Potter wands from Jakks Toys.

Searches:
• meister posted a search for fics with dark or Slytherin Harry. (Drarry only)

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

Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling credits fans for her return to the Wizarding World.
• Mary GrandPré (HP illustrator) reveals the secrets behind her illustrations of Harry Potter.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: add seven Cuckoo echoes.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• 'Luna' Lynch (Evanna Lovegood) rumbas to country music.
• Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and Natalia Tena (Tonks) in Youtube Originals sci-fi thriller Origins.
• Emma Thompson (Sibyl Trelawney) receives British Damehood Honor.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Snitch Seeker: REVIEW: Fantastic Beasts – The Crimes of Grindelwald. (spoiler-free)
• The Leaky Cauldron: REVIEW: Fantastic Beasts – The Crimes of Grindelwald. (spoilers!)
• J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series come together in new feature.
• Our 15 favorite Crimes of Grindelwald quotes that weren't in the trailers. (spoilers!)
• Felicia wrote Watch out for these 15 Potter callbacks when you watch Crimes of Grindelwald. (minor spoilers!)
• Time to Come Home! Returning to Hogwarts in Crimes of Grindelwald. (spoilers!)
• New Depth of Dumbledore revealed in Crimes of Grindelwald featurette.
• Jude Law and the Dumbledore twinkle. (small spoilers!)
• CatherineH wrote What is Gellert Grindelwald really like. (spoilers!)
• Newt's New Crew: Meet the new characters from Crimes of Grindelwald. (spoilers!)
• J. K. Rowling and cast attend Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald world premiere.
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald world premiere casts Lumos on Paris.
• Can't wait for Crimes of Grindelwald to be released? Grab a Ginger New and watch these cast interviews in the meantime.
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald full motion picture soundtrack released.
• Move over, Pixar! Crimes of Grindelwald is its own Easter Egg scavenger hunt. (minor spoilers!)
• Fantastic Beasts: The Simple Sidekicks Who Save the Day. (small spoilers!)
• Barnes & Nobles stores in US celebrating Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. (More news on the Explore the Magic Events.)
• Ezra Miller (Credence Barebone) shares his own #metoo story.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_fan_fair, hp_nextgen_fest and sirius_black Fest
• hp_goldenage announced that prompting is open at the Salt and Pepper Fest 2019.
• hd_owlpost Fest announced that the email reminders have been sent to participants.
• saras_girl announced that she will be posting a 95K Harry/Draco Advent fic again this year.

We publish fandom recs! Please send links to your recs of all fannish Harry Potter creations to the Daily Snitch!

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape time-travel fic (R).
• bridenore recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (R).

Archive News:
• OTW: Q & A – Five Things Ariana Said.
• OTW October 2018 Newsletter, vol. 129.

Discussions:
• Chelsea speculates on whether Scorpius Malfoy is a descendant of the maledictus. (FF: Crimes of Grindelwald spoilers!)

Essay/Meta:
• McKay wrote Four Reasons Why We Love Harry and Ron's Friendship.
• McKay also wrote Three Reasons Why Neville and Luna Make Sense as a Couple.

General Fandom News:
• The Starkid cast (A Very Potter Musical) may be returning to Hogwarts.
• Funko releases plenty of Pop! figures this month.
• Christmas is coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood.
• Oklahoma students bring a hopefully Gryffindor's dream to life with DIY Hogwarts.
• Events Roundup: De-stress with these Harry Potter events.

Nifty:
• Target brings back Harry Potter Sock Advent Calendars.
• Review and Give-away: Win a Harry Potter 2019 Weekly Planner or Dark Arts Journal Set. (international)

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling discusses Paris, characters, creatures, more in 'Fantastic Beasts 2'.
• Geminio! J.K. Rowling's magic touch multiples signatures on library petition.
• J.K. Rowling teases writing about 1930s Rio de Janeiro, could be Fantastic Beasts 3.
• Keao Nesmith translated the Harry Potter books into Hawaiian.
• Robert Galbraith's Lethal White: free audio sample from Robert Glenister's audiobook.
• Robert Galbraith's Lethal White nominated for the British National Book Awards in three categories (UK author, Crime & Thriller and audiobook).

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) fully supports new free vegan app VeGuide, released by the educational charity The Vegan Society.
• James Phelps (Fred Weasley), playing Richard McFadden: Theater Review of 'The Greater Gamer'. (MuggleNet)

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies: Please heed spoiler warnings!
• Fantastic Beasts 'Crimes of Grindelwald' first screenings, and fan reactions are in.
• Johnny Depp (Gellert Grindelwald) on his collaboration with J.K. Rowling and David Yates in Fantastic Beasts.
• Stuart Craig (production designer) hints at Fantastic Beasts 3 may also take place in Berlin, Germany.
• 'Crimes of Grindelwald' Japan trailer released with new scenes.
• The 'Crimes of Grindelwald' press tour kicks off in Beijing.
• Melissa wrote From Bowtruckle to Zouwu, Meet the Creatures of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”.
• School's magical makeover attracts fantastic guests.
• 'Fantastic Beasts 2' full cast list revealed by Warner Bros with return familiar characters. More info! Spoilers!
• MinaLima map reveals 'Crimes of Grindelwald' locations.
• New Scenes from 'Crimes of Grindelwald' international trailers.
• Win tickets to the Irish premiere of 'Crimes of Grindelwald' on November 13. (Residents of Ireland only)

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_creatures posted October Round-up and November prompts: Cavalry, "Historical Legend", Indonesian short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus titthaecheilus)
• hp_het posted Challenge 11.
• death_eaters posted November prompts: Bellatrix Lestrange, Amortentia, Travel
• hp_coffeehouse posted the November Prompt: a Laurell K. Hamilton quote
• theiceroyals posted November prompts.
• dracoharry posted Weekly Challenge 550: Fright

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hd_fan_fair, Femslash Samhain Love Fest at hpsapphicappeal, obscurochallenge and the sirius_black Fest.
• mini_wrimo is running this year: Welcome to Mini-Nano 2018. Sign-ups are open until November 1, minimum is 100 words/day. (all fandoms, all writing)
• hp_halloween posted 42 Halloween-themed double drabbles.
• bill_ficathon posted the Rules and the Prompts of the Bill Ficathon Challenge (running from November 1 though 30).
• theiceroyals announced that the Ice Royals Winter Fest started posting.
• dramionelove posted a HP Creatures Dramione Save-List and a HP Halloween Dramione Save-List.
• sirius_black announced that the Sirius Black Fest is starting today.
• snapecase announced that Sign-ups are over; pinch-hitters are needed.

Editor's Choice Rec:
• 31 October 1977 by gin-draws (Minerva McGonagall, the Marauders | G | art)

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R).
• kellychambliss recced 13 Halloween-themed drabbles fic (various ratings, gen and various pairings).
• tambourine (Charlotte) recced a Remus Lupin/Sirius Black historical AU (R). (in The Rec Center # 148)

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Saturday, November 3 edition.

Discussions:
• Victor wrote Four Characters I Would Love to See In Crimes of Grindelwald Other Than. Spoilers!

Essay/Meta:
• tobermoriansass wrote alright so we are all into punk sirius. (Sirius Black AU tumblr meta)

General Fandom News:
• Walt Disney World almost acquired the Wizard World of Harry Potter: Here's why the didn't.
• Events Roundup: West Chicago Public Library Yule Ball, WizardCon...
• Harry Potter Movie Moment Funko Pop: Harry passing through the wall between platforms nine and ten.
• Get the LEGO Diagon Alley set free with purchase.

Nifty:
• Monet wrote What NaNoWriMo Books Would the “Harry Potter” Characters Write? (MuggleNet)

Community Spotlight:
♥ sirius_black – Padfoot's Pad dedicated to all things Sirius
This community was founded 17 years ago, in 2001. All submissions – fanworks, discussions, recs – are welcome if they feature Sirius Black, obviously. sirius_black is the home of the Sirius Black Fest, which starts posting today on LJ, DW (sirius_blk) and tumblr (siriusblackfest).


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling's (Robert Galbraith's) novel 'Lethal White' confirmed for four-part BBC One TV drama series.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: Parliament Prediction 'Hit'.
• The Hogwarts Professor wrote Lethal White: Marketing effort and sales.
• J.K. Rowling tops the list of best female financial role models.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) is encouraging fans to fight for animals. (MuggleNet)
• Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Keo samba their way into our hearts!
• Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Natalia Tena (Tonks), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) , Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein), Claudia Kim (Nagini) and others: Castium Revelio: Reboots and New Pilots and Weekly Actor Round-up.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Christina Semmens wrote Three Reasons to Believe Dumbledore’s Sexuality will NOT be a Highlight of the Fantastic Beasts Films. (The Hogwarts Professor)
• David Yates (director) talks 'sensual moments' between Dumbledore & Grindelwald in 'Fantastic Beasts' but also says, "Dumbledore is not out as a gay man in this film."
• Dozens of new 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' promo photos released in tie-in book 'The Archive of Magic'.
• Richa Venkatraman wrote 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' – That Shocking Reveal Actually Makes Perfect Sense. (SPOILERS!)
• Top Five Moments from the Latest “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” Trailer. (MuggleNet)

Prompt Challenges:
• marauders70s posted the Jilytober Prompt Challenge 2018. (daily prompts all through October)
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 262 (due on or before October 6): Visiting a different town, Impossible and Mystery.
• hp_unfaithful posted the October theme: Costume.
• death_eaters posted the October prompts: Evan Rosier, Curse Breaker, Chocolate
• hp_het posted the monthly Challenge 10: Ginny Weasley
• theiceroyals posted the Monthly Prompts for October.
• draco100 posted biweekly Prompt # 53: Yawn
• dracoharry100 posted Challenge 546: Grass

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hp_drizzle, dramione_remix and hd_fan_fair.
• hpsapphicappeal posted the Claiming post for the Femslash Samhain Love Fest.
• hptriadsnet is hosting a Halloween themed Challenge.
• hoggywartyxmas announced that Assignments have been sent out.
• snapecase posted the Sign-up Post for the 2019 Snape Showcase.
• dramione_remix posted the Round 9 Awards Announcement: We Need Your Vote!
• festdrarryesp posted the Rules of the 'Drarry Fest en espagñol 2018, a Spanish Drarry Fest hosted on tumblr and AO3.
• hd_writers posted a Roll Call for community members who are still active on LiveJournal.
• hd_erised posted the fest beta readers post: Want to Beta? Need a Beta.
• hd_fan_fair announced thatH/D Food Fair has started posting and asks commenters to take the H/D Food Fair Quiz.
• hd_writers announced that Sign-ups for the Comment-a-thon will go up on Wednesday.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• dramione_remix # 9 posted the Week 3 Round-up.
• hp_drizzle posted the Weekly Round-up - Four.
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt 261 Masterlist.
• death_eaters posted the September Monthly Wrap-up.
• draco100 posted the Prompt # 52 Roundup.

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced Severus Snape art (gen).
• themightyflynn recced the Teeny Nagini art series (up to NC-17).
• dreamy_dragon73 recced a autumnal Severus Snape art (gen).
• gracerene recced a James Potter/Sirius Black and a Harry Potter/Ron Weasley fic (both NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: September 30 edition.
• momatu posted (Muggle) Athletics Professor or Games Professor, or Master? at hp_britglish.
• Schedule of Upcoming Events from 30 September to 6 October at potterfests.
• The SS/HP Prophet from September 16 through 29.

Discussions:
• Lila Riesen wrote Hogwarts as a Panoptical Prison: The “Umbrage” Umbridge Brings. (MuggleNet)

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry, the Podcast – Episode 26: Until Someone Loses an Eye.
• Dawn Henderson wrote Ron Weasley and the Most Epic Chess Battle of All Time. (MuggleNet)

General Fandom News:
• yuletide_admin revealed the 2018 Yuletide Tag Set. (all rare fandoms)
• LEGO reveals new 'Fantastic Beasts' BrickHeadz.
• Artists, animators, designers, and illustrators! You Could Work with Warner Bros. on “Fantastic Beasts” Artwork.
• Trailer debuts for Matthew Reinhart and Kevin M. Wilson's Harry Potter: A Pop-up Guide to Hogwarts. (Insight Editions)
• Creighton University, host of a two-day Quidditch tournament in Omaha, Nebraska, are out to impress.
• 'Harry Potter: A History of Magic' audiobook New York City previews with narrator Natalie Dormer.

Nifty:
• Jelly Belly expands its 'Harry Potter' Line with Chocolate Wands, Gummy Creatures, and More.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling addresses Claudia Kim's character for disgruntled Fantastic Beasts fans.
• J.K. Rowling and cast chat about major shocks and reveals to come in Fantastic Beasts 2.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• hpboy13 wrote Nagini and Voldemort's twisted relationship. (MuggleNet; warnings!)
• hpboy13 wrote Nagini and Drumbledore's Connection. (MuggleNet; spoilers!)
• Richa Venkatraman wrote Will Theseus Scamander be another Percy Weasley.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Broadway shows release over 100,000 tickets for 2019 next Thursday 11am ET.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hp_drizzle, dramione_remix
• hp_halloween posted the Sign-ups for this year's round. Sign-ups close on October 6.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R).

Archive News:
• The OTW is recruiting volunteers Open Doors, Policy & Abuse, and TWC publication.

Essay/Meta:
• Mikaela wrote The 'Harry Potter' characters resorted.
• Alohomora Podcast: Ring Composition Part One: It's a wow thing.

General Fandom News:
• Help the Harry Potter Alliance welcome refugees with owls of hope.
• 'Harry Potter: A History of Magic' now available from New York Historical Society. (free shipping with code)
• Send magical letters with new Harry Potter stamps. (released by Britain's Royal Mail on October 16)
• A new PotterCast just slithered in.
• Events Roundup: From bar crawling and rescuing fantastic beasts to a 'Harry Potter' themed inner.

Nifty:
• Seven items to find in Albus Dumbledore's safe house. (MuggleNet)

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_halloween – A spooky double-drabble exchange for adventurous HP fans
This is a quick turn-around, double-drabble (200 words exactly) exchange where gifts are posted with reveals on Halloween (October 31). Flexibility and a sense of adventure are a must for this classic HP Halloween exchange.


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Enter to win an audiobook. Give-away ends September 30. (seems to be open to international readers)
• Does Lethal White echo 'The Goblet of Fire? (The Hogwarts Professor)
• Lethal White: "Cuckoo's calling retold? (The Hogwarts Professor)
• Charlotte Graham-McLay, Book of the Week: the new JK Rowling is up there with Harry Potter. (review)

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Final 'Crimes of Grindelwald' trailer coming next Tuesday.
• 'Crimes of Grindelwald' Wizarding World wands installation coming to London.
• Wands Ready! Nine giant wands soon to illuminate London.
• Fantastic Beasts 2 new tie-in book reveals spoilers in Grindelwald's Escape & more. (new photos)
• New 'Crimes of Grindelwald' still suggests that the Scamander brothers will team up.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• HP and the Cursed Child soundtrack will be released November 2.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hp_drizzle, dramione_remix
• smutty_claus made a mod post: Check your emails!
• Today is the last day to sign up for hoggywartyxmas.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a mentor!Snape fic (Harry Potter, Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, Delores Umbridge) fic (gen, PG-13).

Searches:
• snarryficfind posted a search for pretend to real relationships fics. (Snarry only)

General Fandom News:
• yuletide announced that Yuletide nominations are closed.
• Ithaca Wizarding Weekend continues despite Warner Bros' crackdown on festivals. (MuggleNet)
• Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter returns to Universal Hollywood.
• New York Comic Con: A Harry Potter Pensieve Experience.
• Events Roundup: From Quidditch fests to bar crawls across the US.

Community Spotlight:
♥ hprarepairnet – Love is where we least expect it!
A tumblr blog dedicated to all Harry Potter rare-pairs. Rare-pair is defined as a pairing that is not canon (and rarely talked about) or a canon ship that is rarely talked about. Threesomes are welcome. HP Rare-Pair Net has run various challenges. Membership is currently closed but you can still follow the tumblr.


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

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

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

Prompt Challenges:
• hpcupminifest posted the September prompt: muddy

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

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

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Edition September 12.

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Enter to win a signed copy of Lethal White. (UK residents only)

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• A Conversation with Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley) at Leaky Con 2018.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hp_crossgenfest, Mini Fest at hphet, Summer Wish Event at rarepair_shorts
• mini_fest announced the Mini Holiday Fest. Prompting is open until August 25.
• death_eaters posted about the Results of the Poll about the future of the community.
• firewhiskeyfic posted a reminder that Voting ends today, August 18 at midnight EDT.
• hp_nextgen_fest posted a reminder that today is the last day to leave a prompt.
• hp_drizzle reminds participants that submissions are past due.
• hd_owlpost opened Sign-ups for the 2018 H/D Owlpost Winter Fest (with owls).
• hhr announced Round 1 of the Harry/Hermione Prompt Challenge. Prompt submission starts September 1.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• wolfstarbigbang posted the Week Three Roundup.

Fandom Recs:
• williamsnickers recced a Harry Potter/Severus Snape fic (NC-17).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R).
• causeways recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter classic (R).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: August 15th edition and August 17th edition.

Archive News:
• OTW: Five Things Stephanie Godden Said. Stephanie is a staffer in the Open Door Committee.

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry wrote an Essay: Fireworks, Heretics and Traitors.
• David Martin wrote Serious Punning in the Prisoner of Azkaban.
• Evan Willis wrote Rowling’s Mercurial Hermetic Artistry from Snape to Strike.

General Fandom News:
• Lizzieg reviewed the Harry Potter's Magical London walking tour. (MuggleNet)
• Emily Hedrick reviewed the Harry Potter Quidditch match LEGO set. (plus Giveaway) (MuggleNet).

Community Spotlight:
♥ hhr
This is a brand new community on Dreamwidth for the ship Harry Potter/Hermione Granger. The community is currently fanfiction only; it is for prompts, fests, challenges, big bangs, etc. exclusively for Harry/Hermione. A prompt challenge will start September 1, you find the Guidelines and Rules here.


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Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Scamander brothers Newt and Theseus square off in Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald.
• Related: New ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Photo Hints at Sibling Rivalry Between the Scamander Brothers!
• Pottercast # 280: Grindelwald and the Sorcerer's Stone.
• First Look: photos of 'Fantastic Beasts' baby nifflers released.
• In related news: We dare you not to squee! (MuggleNet)
• Fantastic Beasts 2 new set visit teases Paris trips, French ministry, Flamel and more.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Theater Round-up: 'Cursed Child' conjures record sales in Australia, Imogen Heap talks soundtrack and more.

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: hp_crossgenfest, hphet Mini Fest, rarepair_shorts Summer Wishlist Event
• hp_drizzle is looking for one more art pinch-hitter.
• interhouse_fest announced that Interhouse Fest will be postponed to Spring 2019 and a small Comment Fest will be run from September through the end of October.
• rarepair_shorts posted a Reminder that the Summer Wishlist Event is posting through August 31.
• hd_erised posted the Pinch-hitter Sign-ups for Harry/Draco Erised Winter Fest.
• sirius_black posted a Reminder that today is the last day to prompt for the Sirius Black Fest.
• hp_nextgen_fest announced that Prompting is now open.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• wolfstar-bigbang posted the Week 2 Roundup.

Fandom Recs:
• williamsnickers recced a Lucius Malfoy & Cornelius Fudge gen fic (G).
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (PG-13).

Archive News:
• The 2018 OTW Board Elections have started.
• OTW: July Newsletter, Volume 126.
• themasque posted New on The WIKTT Archives and a fundraiser.

Essay/Meta:
• Richa Venkatraman wrote What makes a Gryffindor? Just ask the Weasleys.
• Laurie Beckoff wrote Weasley is our knight: parallels between Ron and Sir Gawain.

General Fandom News:
• bbtp_challenge announced that Bring Back the Porn is now also on Dreamwidth. (all fandoms)
• Michelle Waters wrote The Harry Potter Film Concert Series Is a Magical Experience! (MuggleNet)
• Natalie Dorner to narrate Harry Potter 'A History of Magic' audiobook.
• Review & Giveaway: Geek Gear’s July World of Wizardry Unboxing!
• Experience the Dark Arts this fall at the Warner Bros Studio Tour London.

Nifty:
• Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes present Extra Strength Solar Defense Elixir.
• Snitchseeker's LEGO Harry Potter Aragog's lair set giveaway. (USA/Canada only)


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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Beatrice Groves wrote Odi et amo: Rowling, Strike, and Roman Poetry. (about Rowling's twitter tease for the upcoming Robert Galbraith novel)

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Katie Leung (Cho Chang) stars in 'Leading Lady Parts': The Importance of a Female Lead.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein) joins the LeakyCon line-up.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
• Imogen Heap (composer) talks "Cursed Child" soundtrack and possible album.

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_unfaithful posted the August theme: in the act
• hp_het posted the monthly challenge 8 for August: Kitten
• hp_creatures posted August creature prompts: 1. Toxic, 2. It's a bite or be bitten world out there., 3. Hybrid
• slythindor100 posted the Challenge 220: 20 random words
• poetic_hp posted the August prompt: dry
• hd_fluff posted the August picture prompt.
• hp_coffeehouse posted the August challenge: coldbrew
• hp_bunintheoven posted the August prompts: 1. baby shower, 2. ice chips

Communities:
• The following fests are currently posting: wolfstar-bigbang, slashorific (all fandoms)
• hphet posted that Claiming for the HP Het Mini Fest are closed. Last minute claims or last minute sign-up with your own prompt is still possible.
• hp_nextgen_fest posts a reminder that prompting starts on August 6.
• firewhiskeyfic posted asummer poem, recipes for fruity (alcoholic) summer drinks, and the Basic Rules & Prompts for the Dog Days of Summer Edition on August 11, 2018.
• smutty_claus posted One month to go, announcing that Sign-ups will open September 1.
• dramione_remix started the one month countdown until submissions are due on September 3.
• hd_erised posted the Writer Sign-ups (already closed at 35 sign-ups) and the Artist Sign-ups. (open until August 9).
• hd_wireless posted the alphabetical list of all fest participants. The Reveal will go up on August 6.
• hd_fan_fair posted a call for beta readers for the upcoming Harry/Draco Food Fair.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• harrybirthdayblog posted the anon Masterlist of fics for Harry's birthday. Check out the AO3 Collection for all the gifts.
• hd_wireless posted the Week 4 Roundup.
• hp_creatures posted the July prompts Round-up.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape meta double feature.
• smirkingcat recced a Sirius Black/Remus Lupin/Severus Snape AU fic (NC-17).
• kellychambliss recced a Severus Snape/Argus Filch fic (NC-17).

Resources:
• hd_prophet: August 2 Edition.

General Fandom News:
• New York Historical Society announces events to accompany 'Harry Potter: A History of Magic' exhibition.
• See all 9 Harry Potter films on the big screen again at Cinemark Theatres to celebrate the 20th anniversary of HP and the Sorcerer's Stone.
• Barnes and Noble announces Hogwarts Express LEGO build event.
• Jelly Belly conjures new Harry Potter candies.

Nifty:
• ladysugarquill created Happy Birthday to our Queen Jo and her ink and paper son. (G)
• lomonaaeren is accepting requests for small fics that will post "from Samhain to the [Winter] Solstice".

Searches:
• drarryficfind posted a search for Drarry dating fic (WIP?).

Community Spotlight:
♥ wolfstarbigbang
The Wolf Star Big Bang is currently posting on DW, @tumblr and AO3. Authors are writing fics with a minimum length of 30,000 words, and artists create three works to go along with the stories. Posting started July 31 and will continue all through August. (Posting Schedule)


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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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