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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling and Eddie Redmayne Attend Lumos / HBO Documentary Premiere.
• Photos: J.K. Rowling receives Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope honor.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• First Trailer for “Escape From Pretoria” Released.
• Full Trailer for “Miracle Workers: Dark Ages” Is Here.
• Dame Maggie Smith Opens Up About Her Life, Career, and Time on “Harry Potter”.

Communities:
• hd_owlpost: Now Posting
• mini_fest: Now Posting
• hd_erised: Now Posting
• smutty_claus: Now Posting
• Remus/Sirius Small Gifts: Now Posting

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced one Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (M).
• milotzi recced one Severus Snape/Minerva McGonagall art (E).

Resources:
• femslash_today: December 9-13, 2019.
• hd_prophet:
Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Thursday, December 12, 2019.
Friday, December 13, 2019.

Archive News:
• Five Things Anhaita Said.
• November 2019 Newsletter, Volume 141.

Essay/Meta:
• Black Girls Create #WizardTeam Podcast Episode 214: Cursed Child Act 3, Scenes 9 - 15.
• Bargain Wands: Bad Economics or Ministry Subsidies?

Nifty:
• SnitchSeeker's Merchoid Harry Potter Christmas sweater giveaway.
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Wins Prestigious Cruelty-Free Award.
• Warner Bros. Studio Hosts Children with Cancer UK at Hogwarts in the Snow.
• Wizarding Christmas Gifts That All Muggles Would Appreciate.
• Sri Lankan Robotics Team Brings the Sorting Hat to Life.
• Wizarding World Gold Holds First Exclusive Event: A Christmas Party in the Great Hall.
• A Very Harry Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Community Spotlight:
♥ hptriadfest: Anonymous prompt-based fest celebrating triad romantic relationships in the Harry Potter fandom. Claiming is now open!

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• “Finding the Way Home” Release Date and Trailer Revealed

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Tom Felton Discusses Being Self-Partnered and His Hopes for a “Harry Potter” Reboot
• Emma Watson’s Likeness Featured in Portrait of Influential British Women
• Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” is First Netflix Film To Be Released On DVD

Communities:
• rarepair_shorts posted a Check in and Reminder
• hptriadfest posted an announcement
• remuslupinfest posted the prompts list
• themasque announced the topic for Topic Sunday

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• siriusblackfest posted the Masterlist
• femslashex revealed the 2019 creators

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Minerva/Severus fic

Archive News:
• OTW posted OTW Guest Post: Lauren Rouse

Discussions:
• “Harry Potter” and the Five Love Languages
• Five Questionable Moments in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”

General Fandom News:
• Events Roundup: “Harry Potter” Drag Dinner, Yule Ball Murder Mystery, and More Are Perfect Holiday Activities

Nifty:
• SNEEK PEAK at Hedwig pattern from forthcoming "Harry Potter: Knitting Magic"

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• “Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 31: “Books! And Cleverness! The Harry Potter Academic Conference at Chestnut Hill College”

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies: 
• Weekly Round-Up: A Closer Look at Rupert Grint in ‘Servant’, Colin Farrell in Talks to Join ‘The Batman’ and More!
• James and Oliver Phelps at Fandemic Tour Houston

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• Lightning Strikes Hamburg: Meet The Cast of ‘Cursed Child’ Coming to Germany in 2020!

Wizarding World Digital News
• Wizarding World Gold Has Officially Launched

Communities:
• sirius_black: Now Posting
• hp-unhappily-ever-after: The mods of Unhappily Ever After Fest want to thank everyone who...
• remuslupinfest: Prompting is Open
• snape_potter: SWAP ENTRIES DUE IN ONE WEEK
• remuslupinfest: Prompts list update
• hp-iconchallenge: Challenge 15: Special challenge: First Reminder
• newyearcntdown: The 2019 Sign Ups!
• newyearcntdown: A banner and a prompt list!
• hptriadfest: just 3 weeks till prompting begins
• dramione_remix: Remix Whenever... Dramione Forever
• hd-erised: H/D Erised submissions are due on Monday 11th November

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp-nextgen-fest: 2019 HP Next Gen Fest: Weekly Roundup #2
• hd_fan_fair: H/D Fan Fair 2019 Roundup: Week 6

Editor's Choice Rec:
• Draco Malfoy by atalienart: (G, ART)

Fandom Recs:
• themightyflynn recced one deatheater fic.
• toblass recced one Severus art.

Resources:
• H/D Prophet: Sunday 10th November 2019

Archive News:
• Celebrating 10 Years of Archive of Our Own
• Ten Years of AO3: Francesca Coppa
• Ten Years of AO3: Rebecca Sentance
• Ten Years of AO3: james_

Essay/Meta:
• Five Ways My Writing Style Has Changed from Reading “Harry Potter”

Nifty:
• We’re All Stronger United: New “Wizards Unite” Brilliant Event Underway
• Reducio! Utah Fan Creates Magical Scale Model of the Wizarding World!

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Jim Kay talks drawing magic from nature with New York Times

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Emma Watson Discusses Being Single, Turning 30 in “Vogue” Interview

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• “Fantastic Beasts 3” Is Set to Take Us Back to Hogwarts

Communities:
• Black Witches Weekly posted a new newsletter
• Black Girls Create posted Episode 209 - Cursed Child Act 1, Scenes 12 - 19
• hd_prophet posted a new issue
• siriusblackfest is now posting!
• femslashex posted a deadline reminder and call for pinch hitters
• themasque announced The # Days of Kink Erotica Contest
• snapecase posted a mod update

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• dramione_remix posted the Ultimate Remix Masterlist and Wrap Party and Awards Ceremony

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Severus/Hermione fic and 1 Snape art and 1 Lucius/Narcissa/Severus fic

Discussions:
• What I Hope to See in “Fantastic Beasts 3”
• How Do Your Childhood Books Affect Your Personality as an Adult? Science Has the Answers!

General Fandom News:
• Events Roundup: Paint Nights, Lock-Ins, and Scavenger Hunts!

Nifty:
• Zavvi Launches Limited-Edition Dark Arts Collection
• Giveaway: Win a Harry Potter Lexicon GO! Game!

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a fic search

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling Writes a Love Letter to the EU
• Celebrating the New Japanese Editions of “Harry Potter”

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Bonnie Wright Talks Sustainability and Living Your Values at Package Free in Williamsburg
• Classic Stills Releases “Prisoner of Azkaban” Fine Art Print Collection
• Evanna Lynch Talks Dancing, Veganism, and Losing Her Irish Accent
• Weekly Round-Up: A New Look at Emma Watson in Little Women, Helena Bonham Carter Receives British Icon Award and More!

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• Jack Thorne Talks “His Dark Materials” in New Interview
• PREVIEW: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: The Journey'

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt 316

Communities:
• siriusblackfest begins posting today
• snapecase announced sign ups have been extended!
• genprompt_bingo hyped a new affiliate community, transbingo
• hp_halloween posted all gifts and Post-Halloween notes
• dramione_remix posted a reminder that the Awards Polls Closes 11:59 P.M. PST on Sunday, November 3, 2019!
• sshp_prophet posted a new issue
• hd_prophet posted a new issue
• hptriadfest posted an announcement

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_creatures posted Reveals
• hp_nextgen_fest posted Weekly Roundup #1

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Severus/Hermione fic and a list of Snape recs and Lucius recs from hp_halloween and 1 Snape art and 1 Snupin art
• fiercefemmesandfemslash posted 1 Park Ranger rec

Archive News:
• OTW posted Yahoo Groups Closure – What You Can Do – Part 2

Discussions:
• The Significance of Always

General Fandom News:
• Social Media Roundup: Spooky Season

Nifty:
• Magical 'Harry Potter' Cosplay Transformations & 31 Days of Wizardry: Interview with Jaremi Carey
• MinaLima illustrate new edition of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"
• What Is It Like to Be Harry Potter?
• Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” on Broadway!
• Review: The Keys and Curios Journal from Wizarding World Digital Is Simply Gorgeous
• Plus-Sized Fashion Brand Launches Enchanting “Harry Potter” Collection
• “Harry Potter” Meditation Imaginings

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J. K. Rowling Encourages Students to Stand Against Voluntourism in New Campaign Launch

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt 315
• hpfemslash-minifest posted October/November prompts

Communities:
• remuslupinfest posted a call for betas
• hd_prophet posted a new issue
• sirius_black posted a reminder that Sirius Black begins 3 Nov
• dramione_remix posted Countdown #4: Awards Polls Close in One Week!

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Severus/Hermione fic and 1 Minerva/Severus fic and 1 Halloween Snape art and 1 Lucius art

Discussions:
• Top 20 Lessons We Learned from “Harry Potter”
• Five Questionable Moments in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”

General Fandom News:
• Events Roundup: Enjoy a “Harry Potter” Halloween Party, Magical Brews, and a Wizard Tournament This Fall
• Epic Universe: Universal Orlando's Fourth Theme Park Expected To Open 2023
• Ultimate Year in Review: 2018

Nifty:
• Wizarding World Digital Releases Closer Look at 'Keys and Curios' Journal
• MinaLima Unveil Spellbinding Wrapping Paper Collection
• Have a Merry Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Is Toyota Building a Real-World Nimbus 2000?
• Review and Giveaway: Win an NYCC-Exclusive Hedwig FiGPiN XL from FiGPiN!

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Jim Kay Works Wonders with the Illustrated “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
• “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” to Be Translated into Māori Language
• Review: An Evening with Jim Kay

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Ralph Fiennes Talks a “Harry Potter” Follow-Up and New Film “The King’s Man”
• The Cat and the Bat: Kravitz to Join Pattinson in “The Batman”

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Wizarding World Round-Up: Could Zoe Kravitz Return As Leta Lestrange? Plus Catwoman Casting, Ed Sheeran's Weasley Twin Prank & More

Prompt Challenges:
• hp_creatures posted Prompt 307

Communities:
• hp_iconchallenge posted Challenge 14: Voting
• hd_prophet posted a new issue
• hp-unhappily-ever-after posted a due date reminder
• small_gifts announced dates
• Black Witches Weekly posted a new newsletter
• hp_podfic_fest posted a quick update
• snape_potter posted a reminder

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_fan_fair posted Roundup: Week 2

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Snape art and 1 fic and 1 Snape/Hermione fic and 1 Snape/Draco fic and another Snape/Hermione fic
• fiercefemmesandfemslash posted 1 Ginny/Luna rec

Archive News:
• OTW posted September 2019 Newsletter, Volume 139 and is Recruiting News Translation Volunteers

Discussions:
• Five Tough Lessons That “Harry Potter” Taught Me
• Five Questionable Moments in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
• Ultimate Year in Review: 2016
• Lily Evans and the Half-Blood Prince: The Real Secret Behind the Potion-Making Textbook
• Black Girls Create posted Episode 206 and 7/8 - #WizardTeam Live at LeakyCon Boston 2019
• Is Dr. Dolittle a Magizoologist? First Trailer for Upcoming Movie Released
• “Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 30: “Harry Potter Voices Across Borders”

Essay/Meta:
• Lorrie Kim posted LeakyCon Conference Talk: “And my soul, Dumbledore?” The Snape-Dumbledore Relationship

General Fandom News:
• LeakyCon Boston 2019: A Recap of the Final Day
• Universal Beijing Resort Will Welcome The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Seven Magical Takeaways: A LeakyCon Boston Recap
• LeakyCon Boston Day Two: Celebrating 19 Years of Leaky, Interviews With Dan Fogler and Luke Youngblood and Chris Rankin Rocks Game Show Hosting
• LeakyCon Boston Day Three: Luke Youngblood and Dan Fogler Panels, the Return of Potter Puppet Pals and PotterCast Live!
• Wizarding World Gold Now Available for Preorder
• “Potter” Scholarship, Friendship, and Fun: A LeakyCon10! Recap

Nifty:
• Win a copy of "Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up"
• The Magical Power of “Harry Potter” Fan Art
• Father and Son Duo Builds LEGO Masterpiece for Wenham Museum
• Groupon Offers After-Hours Tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
• Review and Giveaway: Win a Harry Potter Advent Calendar from Cinereplicas!
• Exclusive Preview of Wizarding World Gold: Inside The Interactive 'Keys and Curios' Journal
• Top 20 Quotes from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
• Purchase a Limited-Edition 20th Anniversary Tote Bag and You Could WIN BIG!

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a search for Draco fics that are Black family centric

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J. K. Rowling helps pen love letter to EU

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', Rupert Grint kick off 2019 NY Comic Con panels

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Claudia Kim Talks “Fantastic Beasts” and Her Career in American Movies

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” Takes NYCC by Storm
• 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' San Francisco shows announce Hogwarts House event
• “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Joins New York Comic Con to Look at the Magic of the Show

Prompt Challenges:
• hpfemslash-minifest posted October/November Prompts

Communities:
• theiceroyals opened claiming for their Valentines Extravaganza
• snapecase opened sign-ups
• mini_fest posted Mod Note and the Future of Mini Fest?
• hd_prophet posted a new issue

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• dramione_remix posted Week 2 Round-Up and Week 3 Round-Up
• hpfemslash-minifest posted August-September 2019 Roundup
• hp_drizzle posted Week 5 Round Up and the Anonymous Masterlist

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Snape art

Archive News:
• Five Things SimK Said

Essay/Meta:
• “Potter” and “Python” – Part 1: “Monty Python’s Life of Brian”
• “Potter” and “Python” – Part 2: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”

General Fandom News:
• Exclusive Loungefly “Harry Potter” Pieces Available at New York Comic Con 2019
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Unveils Amazing New Addition
• Harry Potter Trips of a Lifetime Contest announced with Lumos, Warner Bros, more

Searches:
• posted a search for 1 HD fic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Joanne K. Rowling:
• “Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 29: “Tolkien and Rowling (Part 2)”

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies: 
• Social Media Roundup: “Harry Potter” and “Hamilton” Fandoms Collide
• The Premiere for ‘Whaling’ Starring Tom Felton

Communities:
• hoggywartyxmas: Assignments and Admonitions
• rarepair_shorts: Winter Exchange Fest 2019-2020
• dramione_duet: ROUND 11, 2019 -- SIGN-UP POST!!

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_drizzle: WEEK 3 Round Up
• rarepair_shorts: 2019 - SUMMER WISHLIST EVENT MASTERLIST.

Fandom Recs:
• themightyflynn recced two Severus/Rosmerta fics.
• toblass recced one Severus art.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 22nd September 2019

Essay/Meta:
• Lee Jordan: Unappreciated Hero
• “Beyond the Veil” Episode 23: “What Potter Can Teach Us About Life, Love, and Death"

General Fandom News:
• New Wizarding World App Now Available in US, UK, and Ireland
• Bloomsbury Celebrates ‘Goblet of Fire’ Illustrated Edition Release With Jim Kay Tour!

Nifty:
• MinaLima Launches New “Harry Potter” Inspired Wallpaper

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• New Cast Members Announced for J.K. Rowling’s “Strike” Television Series.

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' San Francisco shows announce Friday Forty lottery.

Communities:
• hp_drizzle: Currently Posting.
• mini_fest: New Pimping Banners for 2019.
• dramione_remix: Posting for Round 10.
• hogwarts365: posted one Ron Weasley/Draco Malfoy fic (PG).

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced one Severus Snape/Hermione Granger fic (PG-13).

Resources:
• themasque: Living the Lifestyle 24-7.

Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Angie Fiedler Sutton.

Essay/Meta:
• Hermione’s Top Seven Magical Moments.
• Top 20 Ways to Get Detention.

Nifty:
• Class Is in Session! National University in India Now Offers Courses on “Harry Potter” Law.
• MinaLima launches Harry Potter wallpaper collection.
• New “Harry Potter” Themed Cakes are Hitting Supermarket Shelves.
• Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Is Sorting Shelter Dogs into Their Pawgwarts Houses.

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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling's crime show 'Strike: Lethal White' begins shoot, to air on BBC in 2020

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies: 
• First Look at Rupert Grint in ‘Servant’, & More!

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies: 
• Eddie Redmayne gives latest update on 'Fantastic Beasts' 3 production, JKR screenplay
• Vote for ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ to Win EFAs People’s Choice Award!

HP & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• Pottercast Episode 294: Much Ado About (Cursed Child) Branding
• “Cursed Child” Projection and Video Designer Talks Making Digital Magic"
• Theater Round-Up: ‘Cursed Child’ Broadway Heads to New York Comic Con and ‘Cursed Child’ London Releases More Tickets!

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365: PROMPT 310 RUNS FOR 2 WEEKS. | Due 28 September

Communities:
• mini_fest: ♥ 2019 Updated Prompt List! ♥
• mini_fest: 2019 Sign-Ups are NOW OPEN!
• hp_halloween: It's Almost That Time of Year Again...
• dramione_remix: Countdown #3: Begin Launch Sequence...
• nextgenmpscenes: NGMPS: August 2019 - Reveals!
• hp-iconchallenge: Challenge 13:Winners!
• hp-iconchallenge: Looking for a co-mod
• theiceroyals: Prompting is open until the 30th!
• hp-nextgen-fest: HP Next Gen Fest submissions due in ONE MONTH!

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365: PROMPT 309 Masterlist
• hp_drizzle: HP DRIZZLE 2019 WEEK 2 Round up.

Fandom Recs:•
themightyflynn recced one Severus, Ginny fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 15th September 2019

Archive News:•
Transformative Works and Cultures Releases No. 30

Nifty:
• MuggleNet Attends “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” Media Event
• "Motifs in Jim Kay’s Illustrations for “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
• Universal Orlando Resort kicks off Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle light show & even
• Harry Potter new limited edition baby clothing, sleepwear available from aden + anais
• The Noble Collection to Release New “Potter” Plushes

Searches:
• bottom_draco: Fic search; slytherins disappear

Community Spotlight:♥ blackgirlscreate.org - Black Girls Create is a unique intersectional hub for Black creators and critical fandom offering a weekly newsletter and hosting a weekly Harry Potter podcast for true Potterheads.

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Review and Giveaway: Win a Copy of “Harry Potter: Magical Places: A Paper Scene Book” from Insight Editions!
• Edinburgh MS Research Center Receives £15.3m Donation from J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• “Downton Abbey” Prepares to Reach the Silver Screen
• Daniel Radcliffe’s “Guns Akimbo” Debuts at TIFF 2019
• First Look at Rupert Grint in Upcoming Apple TV+ Show “Servant”

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Callum Turner Spills Some Secrets About His Character in “The Capture”
• “Crimes of Grindelwald” Nominated for European Film Award

Communities:
• hd_prophet posted a new issue
• femslashex closed nominations and posted final nominations clarifications

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd-collab posted Reveals

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic and 1 Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape fic and 1 Aberforth Dumbledore/Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape fic

Archive News:
• Hugo Award – What it Means

Discussions:
• Misplaced Blame in the “Harry Potter” Series

General Fandom News:
• Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Wins Golden Ticket Award

Nifty:
• Events Roundup: Magic at the Zoo, on the Train, and During Brunch

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Bloomsbury to publish new House-themed editions of 'Goblet of Fire'

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Jason Isaacs Reveals All About His Character in “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance”
• $1000 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' Giveaway With Classic Stills!
• Maggie Smith and Imelda Staunton Square Off in New “Downton Abbey” Clip

Prompt Challenges:
• hp-iconchallenge posted a Tie breaker

Communities:
• rs-fireside-tales Coming Soon!
• hp_drizzle begins 1 September!
• bbtp_challenge is open and posted a template for Non-DW/Non-IJ Posting
• hd_owlpost posted The Wishlists of the 2019 H/D Owlpost Fest Participants
• hd-collab starts posting 1 September

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Snape art

Discussions:
• What Is the Point of Argus Filch?
• Five Tips for Teaching “Harry Potter” to Struggling Readers
• Five Questionable Things in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

General Fandom News:
• Kids Wish Network Grants a Wish to Patient at Keystone Comic Con
• “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite” Global Challenge Coming in September
• Dragons, Inns, and Demiguise: Updates on the “Wizards Unite” Fan Festival and Version 2.3.0

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Joanne K. Rowling:
• J.K. Rowling to receive “Ripple of Hope” award in December
• J.K. Rowling Expecto Pedagogy! Examining the Effects of J.K. Rowling’s Teaching Experiences

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Tom Felton and Emma Watson: Quick Learner
• Toronto International Film Festival Lineup Stirs Excitement Among Cinephiles Worldwide
• Weekly Round-Up: Films for Daniel Radcliffe and Eddie Redmayne at TIFF, New Photos of Helena Bonham Carter and the Cast of ‘The Crown’ and More!
• Emma Watson Converses with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Denis Mukwege

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Weekly Round-Up: Films for Daniel Radcliffe and Eddie Redmayne at TIFF, New Photos of Helena Bonham Carter and the Cast of ‘The Crown’ and More!
• Emma Watson Converses with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Denis Mukwege

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365: Prompt 306. Due on or before August 24

Communities:
• hpbutterflyfest:Claiming is Open!
• sshg_giftfest: GIFTFEST 2019: HERE WE GO AGAIN!
• snape_potter: Announcing Secret Snarry Swap 2019
• hp_creatures: Halloween Mini Fest 2019: Submission Info
• hp_drizzle: Submissions Past Due.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365: PROMPT 305 MASTERLIST
• hdtropes:EXCHANGE FEST WEEK #1 ROUNDUP!

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced Snarry sketches.
• themightyflynn recced one Sirius/Severus fic.

Resources:
• hd_prophet: Sunday 18th August 2019

Essay/Meta:
• Castium Revelio: Crystals, Christmas, and Cat Memes
• Ultimate Year in Review: 2009

General Fandom News:
• AO3 Wins 2019 Hugo Award for Best Related Work

Nifty:
• BlackMilk Clothing Debuts All New “Harry Potter” Collection
• Brace Yourself: New Harry Potter Insight Editions are Hitting the Shelves this Fall

Community Spotlight:
♥ hp_nextgen100 - A weekly drabble community for the HP Next Gen

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Signed First Edition American “Harry Potter” Books Just Sold For Over 25,000 US Dollars in Auction

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Robert Pattinson Works With Robert Eggers in New Horror Movie “The Lighthouse”

Prompt Challenges:
• nextgenmpscenes posted a reminder about August Prompts

Communities:
• siriusblackfest Opened Claiming
• Sign-ups open at hd_owlpost
• Last call for prompts at hd_fan_fair
• bbtp_challenge posted a Tags Request
• smutty_claus posted a FAQ and 2019 Rules and Guidelines
• sshg_giftfest announced it's Running again
• hp_daddyfest posted a Guideline for Submissions

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• nextgenmpscenes posted July Reveals

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Snape/Hermione fic and 2 pieces of Snape art and 1 more Snpe art

Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Naomi Jacobs

Discussions:
• Why “Order of the Phoenix” Is the Best Book in the Series

General Fandom News:
• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Fan Festival details revealed about dragons, much more
• Harry Potter fan festivities taking place soon at Ohio State & University of Arizona
• Take An EXCLUSIVE Look Inside “Exploring Hogwarts: An Illustrated Guide” From Insight Editions
• New Wizarding World App Announced by Pottermore
• Gotta Get Back to Hogwarts! “Wizards Unite”, “Hogwarts Mystery” Announce August Updates
• A Fond Farewell For “Puffs”

Nifty:
• Self-Proclaimed “Dobby’s Freedom Keeper” Regularly Replaces House Elf Headstone
• Edinburgh Toy Store to Host Harry Potter LEGO Giveaway This Month
• Visitors to “Potter” Filming Location Encouraged to Use the Magic of Public Transportation

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a search for 2 HD fics

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling to Be Honored with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Clémence Poésy Discusses Stereotypes of French Women in New Interview.
• First Trailer For “Little Women” Drops Today.
• Emma Thompson Takes On #MeToo and Climate Change.

Communities:
• flonksfest: Posting and Accepting Submissions.
• hp_creatures: Please confirm receipt of your claim!
• daily_deviant: Fic: Foreplay (Harry/Draco; NC-17).
• rarepair_shorts: Posting for Summer 2019.
• hp-crossgenfest: 2019 Fest is Now Live.

Fandom Recs:
• smirkingcat recced one Seveus Snape/Draco Malfoy fic (E).

Resources:
• themasque: BDSM Fantasy vs BDSM Reality.

Archive News:
• July 2019 Newsletter, Volume 137.

Essay/Meta:
• Top 20 Hogwarts Experiences I Wish I Could Have.
• #WizardTeam Podcast by Black Girls Create: Episode 206 and 3/4 - What Really Happened to Hedwig and other #WizardTeam Canon.

Nifty:
• Interview with Creative Team of Off-Broadway PUFFS.
• Five Recipes for “Harry Potter”-Inspired Popsicles.
• Harry Potter films holiday tie-in books set to release this fall, for Christmas.
• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite mobile game announces Back to Hogwarts Brilliant Event.

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Illustrator To Speak at the Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Castium Revelio: All Together Now
• Emma Watson to Feature in Pirelli’s 2020 Calendar

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• Theater Round-Up: 'Cursed Child' San Francisco Cast Announced and James Snyder Joins Broadway Con

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted Prompt 304
• enchanted_jae posted Jae's Monthly Drabble Challenge # 162
• poetic_hp posted the August Prompt
• hd_fluff posted the August Prompt
• dracoharry100 posted Challenge 585: Mature
• hp-coffeehouse posted the August prompt

Communities:
• rarepair_shorts posted a Reminder: the wishlist event is still happening. The deadline date is August 31
• pod-together posted Check-In #3
• firewhiskeyfic announced Firewhiskeyfic: Back to School Edition!
• hp_iconchallenge posted Challenge Thirteen: First Reminder

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hogwarts365 posted the Prompt 303 Masterlist
• hd-wireless posted the Reveals Masterpost

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Snape/Hermione fic and 1 Snape series

Discussions:
• Harry Potter’s 20 Greatest Moments
• Tina Would Be Sorted into Slytherin and That’s Not a Bad Thing

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry posted Episode 40: The Tarot Hallows

General Fandom News:
• Game On! What’s New in “Hogwarts Mystery” and “Wizards Unite”
• Universal Orlando announce Wizarding World of Harry Potter Exclusive Vacation Package
• “Potter” Fans Wanted to Star in a New House Identity Web Series
• Ultimate Year in Review: 2007

Community Spotlight:
• The hpwlwbigbang and flonksfest mods posted an invite to a HP WLW Discord server

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• Another Harry Potter first edition sells at auction

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' San Francisco production announces full cast

Prompt Challenges:
• hphet posted Challenge 20
• nextgenmpscenes posted August Prompts

Communities:
• siriuslymoonspod posted Episode 004 - Raccoons: The Dogs of Wolfstar
• hd_fan_fair posted Submission Guidelines and a Call for Beta Readers
• sirius_black Opened Prompting
• hp-crossgenfest posted HP Cross Gen Mini-Fest 2019 Headers
• hd-erised opened Artist Sign-Ups
• hp_creatures announced Prompting will be available from August 1-10
• hd-collab announced Works Due (1 Aug)

Fandom Recs:
• one_bad_man recced 1 Snape art/comic panel
• aryastark-valarmorghulis compiled a rec post
• bisexualjamespotter posted 1 Flonks rec

Discussions:
• Why I Couldn’t Have a “Harry Potter” Classroom

Essay/Meta:
• Bonus Chapter from “The Life and Lies of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore”: “Headmaster of the Puffs”
• I Can See Thestrals: Surviving Grief with Help from the Wizarding World
• Quantum Harry posted Essay: The Half-Dead Headmaster

General Fandom News:
• Get Ready to Explore an Epic New Universe at Universal Orlando Resort
• MISTI-Con 2019: A First-Timer Joins In the Magic

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Joanne K. Rowling – Life and Books:
• J.K. Rowling We Appreciate You: A Birthday Tribute to J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Theater Round-Up: James Snyder’s “Magic to Do” Vlog and Duet With Nicholas Podany, Jack Thorne’s New Projects and Evanna Lynch on ‘Games for Lovers’.

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• “Cursed Child” Broadway to Offer Autism-Friendly Performance.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365: Posting & Accepting Submissions for Prompt #303: Joy / Guest / Citizen.
• nextgenmpscenes: Call for prompts! August round of Next Gen Monthly Scenes.

Communities:
• hp_creatures: 2019 Halloween Mini Fest: Rules & Guidelines.
• hp-iconchallenge: Posting for Challenge 13: Green.

Archive News:
• This Week in Fandom, Volume 118.
• The OTW is Recruiting AO3 Documentation Staff, Communications Staff, Graphic Designers, and Translators.

Essay/Meta:
• Quantum Harry, the Podcast, Episode 39: Love, Death, and Judgment.
• Ten Times Neville Saved the Day.
• Sorting Ten “Game of Thrones” Characters: Part Two.
• #WizardTeam Podcast by Black Girls Create: Episode 205 - "19 Years Later".
• Harry’s Birthday Presents Ranked from Worst to Best.

Nifty:
• Win an Exclusive Swag Bag from San Diego Comic-Con 2019!
• Merch Alert! Skele-Gro Water Bottle, Death Eaters Rising, and “Harry Potter” Stickers for LINE Messenger.
• Tickets Now On Sale for Hogwarts After Dark.
• LeakyCon Comes to Rose City Comic Con in September.
• Cast a Spell at Potbelly, Get Free Items.

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