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The Daily Snitch: Sunday 23 May

2021-05-24T07:53:36Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors:
• 'Florence Nightingale Would Be “Roaring”: Helena Bonham Carter Condemns 1% Pay Increase for Nurses'
• 'Castium Revelio: Opera, Anime, Monsters, and More!'

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• 'The Batman: Zoë Kravitz Opens Up About Catwoman’s Tie To The Robert Pattinson Hero'
• 'Kevin Guthrie Jailed for Three Years, Won’t Appear in “Fantastic Beasts” 3'
• 'Scots actor Kevin Guthrie to appeal conviction for sexually assaulting vulnerable woman'

Fan Activism & Resource/Info Sharing:
• TheHPAlliance shared the sign-up link for Hero Training, their Pokétoolkit, mmfa's thread about Fox News, with link to 'BLM, GLAAD Join 40 Progressive Groups Calling for Fox News Ad Boycott (Exclusive)', and nmaahc's Talking About Race portal on whiteness.
• aguamentiwrock retweeted emmatsalageek's tweet: "a ceasefire does not free Palestine. a ceasefire does not save Sheikh Jarrah. a ceasefire does not lift the blockade on Gaza. a ceasefire does not dismantle apartheid. do not let this be turned into talks of peace. only liberation and justice will bring peace."
• WrockSnob re/tweeted threads including: BreenOuellette's about Canadian crimes against Indigenous nations and particularly children and Johnnthelefty's about police surveillance in Portland (adding tweet: "If you don't get all my ranting and raving about police, please read this one and understand that *this is how the police act*, at the very least here. This is not one bad cop, this is a system ready and eager to do violence to those it claims to shield"). Snobby also re/tweeted articles and videos, including: Viola Fletcher's testimony before a House committee on the Tulsa Race Massacre, President Cyril Ramaphosa's interview with France 24, and 'Supreme Court Leaves Decision to Reconsider Past Spilt-Jury Convictions in State's Hands', as well as calls to action, including: JvpAction's tweet: ":Alert light: Stop what you are doing. Seriously. Put it down and pick up the phone. AOC, RashidaTlaib, and MarkPocan [Will be* introducing!] a resolution to BLOCK a $735 million weapons sale to Israel and we need all hands on deck to help them." (With link to call scripts), Dawn Jones Redstone's fundraiser to support her film, 'Mother of Color', and foe_us's petition, 'Demand your taxpayer dollars stop funding coal, oil, and gas projects!' (US). Snobby also retweeted miiriya1's tweet: "I created an app called Miiriya, it’s like Amazon/Etsy that lets you shop black owned businesses all on one app. We’re not at these companies level yet because we’re new and my family isn’t wealthy. If this post goes viral one good time, we can get downloads & support to improve".
• ExogeologyRocks retweeted roryreckons's thread about dysgraphia and AutSciPerson's google doc checklist drawn from commaficionado's thread, '20 Reasons Why The #Autistic Person In Your Life Might Be In A Bad Mood'.
• usquidditch retweeted chasestrangio's thread of action items to fight anti trans bills in Wisconsin, Louisiana, and Texas.
• PotterheadRuns announced their next charity event will be: "MIND THE GAP 14.2k! A magical #virtualrun for everyone! Complete the distance anytime, anywhere, any pace, and earn a MOVING staircase medal in support of SeaTurtleInc!"
• HPANA tweeted: "Reminder to brace yourself against, and to avoid, 20th anniversary Harry Potter merchandise & events. Until JK Rowling begins a turnaround on her disturbing bigotry, engaging with the franchise enables JKR to continue spreading her transphobia unchecked." And: "Fan sites still positively promoting JK Rowling's work are doing it for one simple reason: MONEY & a misguided desire for prestige. And that's why we call them out. The only thing corporations listen & react to is money. They stop enabling problematic people when they lose it." They also retweeted TheNerdsofColor's resource of acton items to help Palestine and TrevorProject's survey.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate reminded fans can subscribe to their YouTube channel, buy books through their Bookshop, donate to help BGC achieve their birthday goal of raising $600 for 6 years, and subscribe to their newsletter. They tweeted about their upcoming Juneteenth Cinema Celebration with SunshineMoxie and their next Quick Quills Writing Sprint on 28 May @ 6PM PT and linked to their 2020 Kuumba Kickback discussion, 'Navigating Fandom Spaces As A Black/NBPOC Fan' with amandarprescott, jane_anon, InquiringJoy, and The_Next_Book.
• hpsacredtext linked to sign up for their 'Wizard Supremacy and Book 6' class.
• usquidditch linked to apply to their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee for 2021-2022 and updates to their return to play guidelines.
• MLQuidditch tweeted: "Take Back the Pitch is a new showcase for gender diverse athletes to play quidditch without the scrutiny of misogyny, transmisogyny and misdirected misogyny. We invite all athletes who are not cis men to come play on Monday, Aug 23, in Howard County, MD." (With link). They linked to get tickets for the MLQ Championship in Howard County, MD on 21-23 August.
• TheHPAlliance linked to merch.
• sycophant_hex posted links to donate for those who wish to contribute to webhosting fees.
• hprarepairbingo reminded there's still time to leave a wish for the Summer Wishlist Event.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 281.
• hpqueerfest posted submission info.
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 16-22 May.
• dralbusfest is now posting.
• FWHPodcast linked to merch.
• wzrdsinspacemag tweeted a teaser about the theme for their next issue.
• hpwlwbigbang is looking for an artist pinch hitter.

Prompt Challenges:
• fan_flashworks posted Challenge 336: Feast or Famine.
• neville100 posted Prompt 461: Heirloom.
• gameofdrarry opened sign-ups for their Exploding SnapGame/Fest.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted the Wolfstar Roll The Dice Challenge masterlist.
• snape_potter posted the Snarry-a-Thon21 week three wrap-up.
• femmefest posted weekly round up 2.

Wizard Rock:
• TotallyKnuts announced submissions are open for a new comp, 'Hut on the Wrock Vol. 2: Shanties from the Shack'.
• whompingwillows shared a new lyric video for the new version of 'Wolfstar' from Revisionist History.
• wizrocklopedia linked to new Archive Releases, 'Least Expected' by Neville’s Diary and 'Celestial Warmbottom', a new Wrock Wreview, 'Live at the Library', and 'Why We Fight: Ash of Aguamenti'.

Fandom Recs:
• smirkingcat recced 1 Sirius/Severus fic.
• wolfstarlibrarian shared a rec list of POC Wolfstar fics, linked to their list of Post Azkaban Grimmauld Place recs and their Lie Low at Lupin’s recs, their Wolfstar Smut Masterlist, and Wolfstar Enemies to Lovers recs.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of 5 Times + 1 HD fics.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Draco, Harry, and Lucius comic.

Archive News:
• 'April 2021 Newsletter, Volume 156'
• 'The OTW is Recruiting for TWC Volunteer Copyeditors and TWC Volunteer Proofreaders'
• 'OTW Guest Post: Erika Romero'

Podcasts:
• ArchivesPod posted the May ep with amandarprescott.
• FWHPodcast posted a new ep.
• WhyNotWizards posted ep 23, 'Book Two Chapter Nine: Worries and Whiteboards'.
• AlohomoraMN posted ep 322.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 536, 'Dumbledore's Back, Baby! (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 36)'.

Essay/Meta:
• 'Claudia Kim’s Nagini: A Korean Woman in Potterverse'
• _LorrieKim_ tweeted a thread about "What makes some magic Dark?"
• 'Celebrating “Harry Potter” in Asian Languages for AAPI Heritage Month'
• 'Why James Potter Is My Favorite Marauder'
• 'Why Colin Creevey Should Have Repeated First Year'

Searches:
• endeverstar tweeted: "i would be interested in voicing for a group chorus this time if anyone is looking for a barmate for their creations!" re. the upcoming Hut on the Wrock Vol. 2: Shanties from the Shack.

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The Daily Snitch: Tuesday 18 May

2021-05-19T05:10:06Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors:
• 'Florence Nightingale Would Be “Roaring”: Helena Bonham Carter Condemns 1% Pay Increase for Nurses'

Fantastic Beasts – Actors:
• 'The Batman: Zoë Kravitz Opens Up About Catwoman’s Tie To The Robert Pattinson Hero'
• 'Kevin Guthrie Jailed for Three Years, Won’t Appear in “Fantastic Beasts” 3'

Fan Activism & Resource/Info Sharing:
• TheHPAlliance shared several of their toolkits: 'The Crystal Toolkit' (a Steven Universe guide to social issues with resources), 'Lead Like Wonder Woman', and 'Welcome to Night Vale' ("about gender identity, media censorship, and science in communities"). They linked to their Wizard Activist School, including "free, at your own pace, digital training", the sign-up for Hero Training, and announced Camp GLA, "a virtual fan activist convention for real world heroes like you", will return 16-18 July. They also re/tweeted: a resource to help find a vaccine provider (US), action items related to John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day and the For The People Act (US), 'Pushing Back on Prison Labor', hmcghee's thread on voter suppression, shesthefirst's tweet: "Are you determined to make the world equitable for girls? Does the concept of gender roles rile you up and just want to make you DO SOMETHING? We’re looking for girls like you to be part of our Girls Advisory Council and STF Youth Ambassador programs" (with link), shessomickey's tweet about using the term marathon instead of binge, and TrevorProject's link to support resources on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
• aguamentiwrock re/tweeted: Mohammed el-Kurd's interview with MSNBC, ajplus's thread about police violence at the Al-Aqsa mosque and dispossession in Sheikh Jarrah, and SuhailMatar_'s thread about experiencing Israeli academia as a Palestinian.
• promawhatup shared a link to financially support crematorium workers in India.
• ExogeologyRocks retweeted: britcastle's link to a Tik Tok on Fingerspelling Fonts, autisticats's thread seeking participants (18+) for their study "comparing autistic people’s speech when they’re talking to other autistic people, versus when they are talking to non-autistic people", and DrMBotha's tweet: "Hey everyone! After the stigma panel at INSAR DrEilidh suggested an autism stigma research network, & people seemed really enthusiastic! Here is a brief survey to gauge interest, what people want the network to do, and to get the ball rolling!" They also retweeted mykola's tweet: "If you write a character who is socially awkward, hyper-literal, has sensory aversions and spends lots of time alone, you've written an autistic-coded character. In fact, if you intentionally used the word "autistic" they'd no longer be coded, they'd just be autistic." And bjfletcher's tweet: "Hi! I’ve been so excited to collaborate with #SignLanguage linguists, educators & #Deaf professionals to create 100s of new computing / tech terms in #BSL. This video shows some of the signs we agreed (“data”, “coding” & “computer science”). Spread the word... I mean sign! :smiling face:"
• HPANA re/tweeted: Rami Khouri's interview with the CBC, MPower_Change's infographic with action items for Palestine, and 'Montana governor signs bill targeting transgender athletes'.
• jackisnotabird shared a video about being misgendered when wearing a mask.
• grace_kendall linked to 'The Wall of Silence: On Trying to Talk About Palestine, Israel, and the USA'.
• WrockSnob re/tweeted: a link to Police Scorecard, "one of the largest databases on policing in America", 'The U.S. Military Has a White Supremacy Problem', and MikeAfricaJr1's link to ep 23 of On a Move with Mike Africa Jr., 'May 13, 1985' with tweet: "36 yrs ago today Philly police dropped a bomb on my family killing 11 people including 5 kids who’s remains were taken without consent by UPenn and used as study material. No official was ever held accountable. Please retweet and support mikeafricajr1 in my mission for justice." Snobby also linked to 'The History of the Black Radical Group MOVE and Its Infamous Bombing by Police'.
• TonksNtheAurors tweeted: "remember: Spotify wants you to think of it as a technology company not a music company. So they can funnel $ to investors and spend $ on over inflated “exclusive” podcasts while users argue about whether paying musicians appropriately will raise their subscription fees. UMAW_".
• whompingwillows tweeted: "if ten people buy a CD from me, I make about $100. With 15,000 monthly listeners and 75,000 streams per month on Spotify, I make about $96." And added, "I’m extremely pro-streaming and pro-accessibility when it comes to my music, but one cent per stream seems like a super reasonable minimum."
• PotterheadRuns tweeted a teaser about their next event.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate reminded fans can check out their new Patreon tiers and become a Patronus and tweeted about their goal of raising $600 for BGC's 6th birthday. They also tweeted a thread about the BGC team for BGC's birthday. They shared new newsletters [1] and [2] and Chapter 8 of 'Foreign Exchange' by IsaiahCaston2 and tweeted: "#HogwartsBSU is a project for Black Potterheads to imagine and write themselves into the Wizarding World. Check out these creations from some wonderful writers for #BGCBirthday" (with links).
• TheHPAlliance linked to soon-to-be-discontinued merch.
• usquidditch reminded sign-ups are still open for their #Chaser15Mile with PotterheadRuns (with link to a "Q&A, filmed on April 27 with Brian Biggs, Christian Barnes, Naresh Edala, and Mary Kimball.") and tweeted: "We raised $1,245 through GiveBIG! That means we have to raise an addtional $1,205 to meet our goal of funding 50 membership grants. Will you help us reach our goal?"
• ohwitchplease teased about an upcoming ep: "It looks like KAlexIsWrite is going to join us to talk about critical race theory and reading Hermione as Black and tay_a_f is going to talk with us about reading Rita Skeeter as transcoded. Thanks for helping us make these amazing connections, witches!"
• quidditchfest posted the fest sched and opened claiming.
• romioneficfest posted about fest accessibility and the submission form.
• sshp_prophet posted new editions 2-8 May and 9-15 May.
• dick-or-treat posted updates.
• liquidluckdrabble announced a hiatus.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges closed the Wolfstar Roll The Dice Challenge collection on AO3.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 280.
• hprarepairbingo posted a mod application form and closed the round two collection.
• hprarepairs announced Harry Potter Summer Wish List Event.
• dramionedoublethetrouble posted a list of authors participating in the fest.
• hpwlwbigbang is looking for artist pinch hitters.
• femslash_today posted a new edition 10-16 May.
• drarrystrugglefest posted an admin update/correction.
• hphet posted info about fest posting and header.
• dirtygrangerfest opened claiming.

Prompt Challenges:
• femslashficlets posted challenge #309 - disturb.
• draco100 posted Prompt 110: Getting Old.
• fan_flashworks posted Challenge 335: Crash.
• romioneficfest is now posting daily prompts.
• wzrdsinspacemag announced they'll be posting writing prompts each Monday and 18 May's is "What is the sweetest gift you've been given?"
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted the Monthly Wolfstar Drabble Challenge | 2021 Prompt #5.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• regulusblackfest posted the masterlist.
• snape_potter posted the Snarry-a-Thon21 week one wrap-up and week two wrap-up.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted the Monthly Wolfstar Drabble Challenge | Monthly Round Up.
• femmefest posted weekly round up 1.

Wizard Rock:
• WZRDRadioPod announced they're now on IG and FB.
• CrucioOfficial posted the track list for their new album, forthcoming 10 June.
• PediaCompClub tweeted: "Compilation stats! 10 songs 10 bands 8 Countries represented 7 unique languages, 6 non english."
• TotallyKnuts tweeted stats for the wizard rock sea shanty comp.
• ExogeologyRocks received a Wrock Hero award for their work on #RandomWrock and tweeted they have a collab on the sea shanty comp.
• wizrocklopedia tweeted about newly formed rock band, Gnargles, linked to a new cover of Roonil Wazlib's 'Wow, Awesome Silver Hair' by Bradley Mehlenbacher, shared 'Why We Fight: Alex of Luney Tunes', 'Why We Fight: Avery Marshall of How Airplanes Fly', new Wrock Reviews, 'Live at O.W.L. Fest 2021', and 'Splinch’d and Split in Two', and announced the #TrappedInTheHouseShow 23 May @ 5:30pm ET with TotallyKnuts and datm and that 'Hut on the Wrock: a Sea Shanty Comp' has dropped.
• whompingwillows tweeted Revisionist History is now available on CD, vinyl, and digitally through bandcamp, and also launched new patreon tiers.

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art and another.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Charlie/Severus fic and 1 Severus/Gilderoy fic.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of Potions Master!Draco HD fics, a rec list of Crack!Fic HD fics, and a rec list of established relationship HD fics.

Archive News:
• 'April 2021 Newsletter, Volume 156'
• 'The OTW is Recruiting for TWC Volunteer Copyeditors and TWC Volunteer Proofreaders'

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate linked to throwback ep, 81.5, 'The Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare'.
• nerdsaretyping posted ep 3, 'Enneagram 3 & Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ENFJ and ENTP' and ep 4, 'Enneagram 4 & Myers-Briggs Type Indicator INFJ and ENFP'.
• bbtalkspodcast posted ep 28, 'Clases Mágicas' and ep 29, 'Your Wizard Rock Resource'.
• ohwitchplease posted book 3, ep 5, 'Werewolves: A Metaphor?'
• AccioPolitics posted ep 534, 'Love is Spicy (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 34)' and ep 535, 'One Where Sirius Goes Beyond the Veil (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 35)'.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.13, 'Gryffindor versus Ravenclaw' and ep 3.14, 'Snape's Grudge'.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 194, 'Bringing It All Back' and ep 195, 'Also, Like, Bugs'.
• realweirdsister posted 'Arthur Weasley: Character Study, Part 1' and 'Part 2'.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 176, 'Oliver & James Phelps' with OliverPhelps and James_Phelps and ep 177, 'Wizard People, Dear Reader'.
• Potterversity posted ep 9, 'Harry Meets Dracula' with beatricegroves1.
• AlohomoraMN posted ep 321.
• GobletOfWinePod posted a new ep.
• WZRDRadioPod posted a new ep with hawthornholly.

Essay/Meta:
• 'Korean American Glimpses in “Harry Potter”'
• 'Hermione Granger Is Not Your Feminist Icon'

Nifty:
• 'The Hogwarts Express is Back!'
• 'Potter DIY: Hand-Painted Shoes'
• 'Kowalski Quality Baked Goods'
• 'Four New “Harry Potter” Rooms Added to Hotel Near Alnwick Castle'

Searches:
• ohwitchplease tweeted: "Time for another round of #WitchPleaseTellMe! Ask us some questions! Harry Potter content optional!"
• wizrocklopedia tweeted: "Hi folks! The Wizrocklopedia is currently on the hunt for more songs by Nevilles and the Trevor! Do you have any more songs by them? We already have "Smile Snape," "Gryffindor Pride," & "Nobody Loves Neville," but we know that they had at least a few more songs!"

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The Daily Snitch: Friday 7 May

2021-05-08T06:38:39Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Fan Activism & Resource/Info Sharing:
• promawhatup linked to 'The pandemic can't end unless the world helps India. Immediately' and retweeted SiddhantAdlakha's thread of resources to aid with the covid crisis in India, as well as laurengilmore03's call for submissions: "I am looking to fill a spot for a fiction short story anthology I'm editing. Are there any Afro-Latinx writers who want to pitch a YA romance story my way? Around 5000 words, please. If so, please DM me. And please boost this #CallForSubmissions".
• TheHPAlliance linked to action items and information on the history of Asian American organizing for AAPI Heritage Month. They also linked to a number of articles, including: 'Bridgett Floyd on Life Since Her Brother George Floyd's Death', 'How Countries Around the World Are Helping India Fight COVID-19—and How You Can Too', and 'Out of Work, Taking on Care: Young Women Face Mounting Challenges in the “She-Cession”'. They also linked to lesbianvisibilityweek.com, 'US Protest Law Tracker', their 'Doctor Who Companion's Toolkit', and Hero Training sign-up and retweeted haymarketbooks's link to buy their 'Abolitionist Starter Kit'.
• ExogeologyRocks re/tweeted a number of tweets, threads, and links about autism research, including: 'Neurotype-Matching, but Not Being Autistic, Influences Self and Observer Ratings of Interpersonal Rapport', autisticats's thread about participating in "an autistic-lead study of autistic communication", and '“Everyone Deserves AAC”: Preliminary Study of the Experiences of Speaking Autistic Adults Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication'. They also retweeted lilririah's thread about the lack of nonspeakers as decision makers in autistic organizations and EbThen's thread about mirroring, Ebonyrgooden's tweet about the importance of learning ASL "from a qualified Deaf teacher who will teach you our culture as well", AutismAnecdotes's tweet about deafness as a spectrum, NovicSara's tweet about the purpose of interpreters in conversations between deaf people and hearing people, and LealaHolcomb's thread beginning: "Since most people in this world can't imagine their lives without speech/sound & believe they cannot function without it, I want to share something I think is truly remarkable. There is a space where full detachment from sound exists, & it can be found in the deaf community." And charlhyde's tweet: "I am beyond tired of reading articles like this that calls "zoom fatigue" a new phenomenon. How many times am I going to have to say that concentration fatigue was already a thing before the ableds get it?"
• HPANA re/tweeted links to a number of articles, including: 'Maya Forstater’s ‘gender critical’ views are ‘hate speech’ and a ‘threat to trans people’, tribunal told', 'Fox News has aired 126 segments on trans student-athletes. They could only find nine nationwide', and 'Publishing faces 'watershed moment' on free expression, Alexander and Shelley say' (along with tweets: "Glad you chose a picture of JK Rowling to illustrate that it was her transphobic bigotry which caused Hachette's morally upstanding workers to revolt. Nobody should be forced to support a bigot, especially on the job." and "More importantly, why has @ HachetteUK / @ HachetteKids seemingly taken up this mantle at random, at this specific time? Have their workers again refused to print JK Rowling's newest book #TheChristmasPig, as they did with her previous one at Hachette (#TheIckabog)?"). They also tweeted about racist voting restrictions, JKR and fan sites' silence on the conviction of Kevin Guthrie (from Fantastic Beasts) for sexual assault and retweeted Orgelmesse's thread on "rapid-onset gender dysphoria" propaganda, Simon_Whitten's thread about how "the conservative UK government is politicizing trans people's lives", and mimmymum's thread of action items as judgement is awaited in the Maya Forstater case.
• jackisnotabird retweeted a link to donate to Khalsa Aid to support covid crisis relief efforts in India.
• hpsacredtext linked to asianpacificheritage.gov for ways to "to celebrate, take action, and teach those in our lives" this AAPI Heritage Month.
• grace_kendall re/tweeted links to a number of articles, including: 'Transgender youth sports bill thrown out for lack of a problem, NC House speaker says' and 'NC lawmakers want to give police even more power to track your phone without a warrant'. They also retweeted GlobalLushUnion's petition and several tweets and threads about the carceral state, including GoodPoliticGuy's tweet: "“law enforcement“ preparing to violently crack down on justified protests in response to their own crimes. This cycle is never ending. Defund the police." And gsoion's thread beginning: "The Guilford County Jail is taking away physical mail NEXT WEEK. All letters are now required to be sent over 1,000 miles away to Texas, for a private corporation to scan. People inside will only be able to receive digital copies of everything—including personal photos."
• WrockSnob retweeted gayhouse90's highlight of MMIW Awareness Day, 'Black Oregonians Are Imprisoned at a Rate Almost Four Times That of White People', and 45thabsurdist's thread about May Day.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate highlighted their featured creator for May, Polly Irungu (pollyirungu), "photographer, digital editor, journalist, and creator of blkwomenphoto." They also shared new newsletters [1] and [2] and reminded fans can sign-up to receive the newsletter, buy copies of 'These Bewitching Bonds', subscribe to their YouTube channel, and sign-up for their new Patreon perks. They linked to merch, Hogwarts BSU fanworks, and the BGC Bookshop for book recs and purchases.
• HouseOfBlackPod tweeted she was admitted to UCLA's Screenwriting certificate program and fans can conribute funds to cover the cost.
• TheHPAlliance linked to merch, including soon to be discontinued stuff and tweeted: "FYI, for any concerns about TERFs and HPA products: the HPA is a fan-led, fan-funded nonprofit, and all proceeds go back into the nonprofit mission. https://thehpalliance.org/statement We are working with our members to rebrand the organization at this time. :Red heart::High voltage sign:" They linked to their open volunteer opportunities, reminded fans can donate to the HPA and sign-up for a lifetime membership for the Apparating Library Book Club. They also shared a new This Week in Wizard Activism newsletter and reminded fans can sign-up for their mailing list and tweeted the HPA is looking for a volunteer Creator Coordinator.
• usquidditch tweeted: "We need your help! We're launching our first ever BIPOC Member Grant to offer free membership to at least 50 BIPOC players for next season (2021/2022). Link to donate and learn more below." They linked to 'US National Team Updates' and shared their Risk Management guide to ankle injuries.
• MLQuidditch linked to sign-up for their commentator training program.
• roonilbwazlib announced Farmers Market Fest.
• sshp_prophet posted new editions 18-24 April and 25 April-1 May.
• Claiming still open at hpqueerfest.
• hpfluff-fest opened claims.
• gameofdrarry announced Exploding Snap and posted the info and FAQ.
• The Rec Center shared newsletters 278 and 279.
• dramionedoublethetrouble opened claims, posted the list of artist participants, and linked to the fest discord.
• hpdaddyfest opened claims.
• rarepair_shorts announced Summer Wishlist event.
• femslash_today posted a new edition 26 April-2 May.
• hp-shoreofangst updated the due date.
• hpsomebodytolovefest announced the June fest and linked to Rules & Guidelines.
• hd_fan_fair announced H/D CAREER FAIR 2021.
• romioneficfest opened prompting.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted a deadline reminder for the Wolfstar Roll The Dice Challenge.

Prompt Challenges:
• wizrocklopedia shared the May Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam theme.
• draco100 posted Prompt 109: Too Soon.
• femslashficlets posted challenge #307 - cherry.
• poetic_hp posted the May prompt.
• theiceroyals posted the May prompt.
• dove_drabbles posted the May prompt.
• fan-flashworks posted Challenge 334: Smoke.
• hp-coffeehouse posted the May prompt.
• dirtygrangerfest opened round 2 prompting.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted Monthly Wolfstar Drabble & Art Challenge | 2021 Prompt #4.
• neville100 posted Prompt 460: Regret.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• ron_draco_fest posted the anonymous masterlist and reveals.
• maraudersaupril2021 posted the anonymous masterlist and reveals.
• regulusblackfest posted Week 3 Round-Up and Week 4 Round-Up.
• hptriadfest posted reveals.
• rarepair_shorts posted the Ficathon 2021 masterlist.

Wizard Rock:
• HowAirplanesFly dropped a new single, 'Call Me Back'.
• B_Humdingers dropped a new album, 'Positively Gruntled'.
• TotallyKnuts shared info and submission link for the 2021 wizard rock sampler.
• whompingwillows revealed the cover for 'Revisionist History'.
• wizrocklopedia shared a new Wrock Wreview, 'The Weirdos Are Out', a new Into the Pensieve, 'The Making of the Hufflepride Video', 'Why We Fight: TK of Totally Knuts' and 'Why We Fight: Shauna Carrick', a new Wrock Talk, 'Interview with Zoe Bentley', and a new Archive Release, 'The Nordic Alliance of Love!' They also announced Kalysta Flame's "O.W.L. Fest makeup concert" Saturday 8 May @ 4pm PT.
• PediaCompClub announced another band for the second comp, Voldi and the Morts.

Fandom Recs:
• ExogeologyRocks tweeted (from April): "Let's #wrock this #AutisticPrideMonth! Here's a thread of autistic wizard rock artists you should check out. Listen to their music! Buy some if you can! Tell your friends!"
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art and another.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Charlie/Severus fic and 1 Lucius/Harry fic.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of Dragons? Check HD fics, a rec list of Vacation!Fic HD fics and a rec list of Room of Requirement HD fics.
• smirkingcat recced 1 Remus/Severus fic and 1 piece of Severus & Regulus art.
• mywitch recced 1 Snarry comic.

Archive News:
• '(Updated) German Copyright Law: Action Needed!'
• 'OTW Signal, May 2021'
• 'Five Things Zixin Said'

Podcasts
• thegaylyprophet posted ep 72, 'Flimsy, Shallow Bottoms: GoF chapter 5'.
• nerdsaretyping posted ep 1, 'Enneagram 1 & Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ISTJ' and ep 2, 'Enneagram 2 & Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ESFJ and ESFP'.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.12, 'The Patronus' with TotallyKnuts.
• Spectrumpeople posted a new ep, 'The Speed Cubers'.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 174, 'My Immortal, Part 4' and ep 175, 'My Immortal, Part 5' with FanaticalFics.
• realweirdsister posted 'Vernon Dursley Character Study, Part 2' and 'Take Five, Take 2: Prisoner of Azkaban, 05:01-10:00'.
• ohwitchplease posted book 3, ep 4, 'Disability and Resistant Readings' with poetgerby.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 192, 'Call Me Walburga' and ep 193, 'Joe House Elf'.
• FWHPodcast posted ep 75 and ep 76 and appeared on ep 35 of Thebookrewind.
• WZRDRadioPod posted a new ep.
• WhyNotWizards posted ep 22, 'Book Two Chapter Eight: Dark Magic'.

Essay/Meta:
• 'Harry Potter Fans Have a Wizarding World Without J.K. Rowling'

Fannish Searches:
• thegaylyprophet tweeted: "One special Pride ep will be our your beloved host's answering listener letters about gender/sexuality! So if you have a burning question that two queer nerds can answer, let us know via DM, email or at https://hashtagruthless.com".
• wizrocklopedia tweeted: "Are you a wrock star? Do you have any releases coming out this May? Any online performances you’ll be streaming? Let us know!! It can be you, or someone you know of!! We’ll do our part to hype you up!! #wizardrock #gotyourback" and linked to 'New Wrock Band Looking for Members'.
• ohwitchplease tweeted: "Big news! We're looking for a new Witch, Please producer, with the possibility of moving to full time work with Not Sorry Productions come August. Share this posting with anyone who you think would be a good fit!"
• hpsacredtext tweeted: "Hi all! We're recording an Owl Post and we're looking for Black, Latinx, AAPI, and Indigenous voices specifically. If you're a member of our community and want to send us a voicemail on how you see or don't see yourselves in the books, email us at harrypottersacredtext@gmail.com".
• usquidditch tweeted: "There is still time to participate in phase 1 of this study! If you were a member of USQ in the 19-20 or 20-21 season, check your email for more information." (Study is "a multi-year study on concussions" for which usquidditch is partnered with University of Missouri - Kansas City).

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 24 April

2021-04-25T06:44:35Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors:
• chrisrankin responded to the UK's Register of Charities giving LBG charity status: "LBG Alliance are a hate group. They are actively anti trans and their members and “followers” have caused pain, abuse and mental suffering to countless people in the trans community including very dear friends of mine. Wrong decision charity commission #TransRightsAreHumanRights".
• '“Dalmatians Are Tricky Customers,” Says “Cruella” Star Dame Emma Thompson'
• 'Social Media Roundup: All the Emotions'

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• 'Sunshine on Leith actor faces jail for sex attack on woman'

Fan Activism & Resource/Info Sharing:
• blkgirlscreate retweeted melanin_ya's link to support the Melanin in YA Expansion and Amadeity1's links to donate to Black creatives.
• thegaylyprophet retweeted AmistadLaw's tweet: "True justice will be when we change society so there are no more police murders. Until then we stay in the struggle and we say #DefundThePolice every single day of the week. We breathe a little easier today but the work continues." They added: "Accountability is not justice. Prisons are not justice. Abolishing the police and other structures that systematically kill Black people is justice." They also retweeted Chesaysthings's thread, beginning: "Safety planning is an abolitionist practice that will make us infinitely safer. They connect us and help us get support in emergencies faster. Getting with a small crew of 2 friends and talking through who to call for what is a great place to start. Questions to consider"[...] And retweeted brujacontumbao's thread, beginning: "I hear a lot of reformers/liberals/carceralists say “Abolitionists are overly idealistic and think everyone’s just gonna get along if we got rid of prisons and police, they have no plan other than unfounded optimism!” I wanna talk about that a bit:Sewing needle::Thread:"
• TheHPAlliance tweeted links to resources to learn more about/let Congresspeople know you support the Breathe Act and tweeted a thread beginning: "Some reminders as we await the Derek Chauvin verdict: The work to achieve justice for Black and Brown communities is ongoing. No verdict will bring George Floyd back to his family. We must continue to oppose the structural forces that endanger lives & make communities less safe." (Thread also includes a link to motherboard's 'Protest Digital Security Guide'.) They retweeted ColorOfChange's tweet about the police murder of Ma’Khia Bryant and ClaudiaStellar's infographic on "how to start talking to your kids about the police and what the H-E-double-hockey-sticks is going on with them." They also retweeted Khallion's tweet: "I am working on a project right now that I am super excited about centered around my She Series art. I am looking for a few more female and/or NB writers to write 500-750 word essays. We already have aprox. 25-30 amazing writers on board, just need a few more." They linked to sharemycheck.org, their free resources for volunteer management, and tweeted: "Wizard Activist School is on a break, but make sure you're signed up for our emails so you can find out when it's back!" (With link.) And also tweeted: "If you're still waiting for your COVID-19 vaccine, you can get one step closer by scheduling your vaccine! All adult Americans are now eligible, so find your nearest vaccination site and sign up." (With link.)
• TonksNtheAurors retweeted Josh_Moon's tweet about the police murder of Anthony Thompson Jr., MorePerfectUS's thread on Ohio’s voter suppression bill, and SadSonya4's thread about the hate group, LGB, "showing all of the hateful stuff LGB Alliance has said and done."
• aguamentiwrock retweeted AidBop's thread beginning: "This morning, the downtown Bellingham “Community” Food Co-Op (manager Jared) called the police on an elderly homeless person who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Police then came and took his belongings. Call them at (360)-734-8158. Press 2 for the downtown location." They also retweeted mrskimyadawson's retweet of mochamomma's tweet: "This is the verified gofundme of Darnella Frazier, the 17 year old girl who filmed George Floyd’s last moments. This is for her peace and healing. For the love of Black Jesus please also read the updated FAQ" (with link).
• ExogeologyRocks retweeted AutisticInertia's tweet: "Autistic inertia article now available as a preprint. As far as I am aware, this is the first piece of formal research on the subject. I have finally done a new blog post, which includes a summary." (With link.) They also retweeted LittleMissFlint's tweet: "Can we normalize looking at black kids as kids and not as adults and criminals, please." And retweeted tokenblackautie's tweet: "ANNOUNCEMENT: I have been chosen as a curator for an upcoming show at Pro Arts. I chose to keep going the Autism Acceptance Month theme for April. So, if there is an autistic poet, musician, singer-songwriter, DJ, feel free to let me know if you are interested. :Slightly smiling face:"
• promawhatup tweeted: "Nonblack folks, as always: let’s learn, amplify, donate, and know when to shut up. One thing I’m doing today is donating to support Black journalists’ mental health as they cover one traumatic story after another. Join me if you can". (With retweet of s_m_i's link to donate to The International Women's Media Foundation and the Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund's "'joint effort to provide emergency funding to Black journalists.'")
• hpsacredtext tweeted: "We will continue to support initiatives to defund the police and abolish prisons. And we will continue to grieve for George Floyd." They also urged fans to donate to causes in support of Black lives. And they retweeted NASAspaceplace's link to 'A Guide to Climate Change for Kids'.
• whompingwillows retweeted theclimateclock's link to 'The Climate Clock Now Ticks With a Tinge of Optimism' and their tweet: "@ theclimateclock is now projecting in Washington, DC to remind @ POTUS & other world leaders that we must must drastically increase emissions targets, keep fossil fuels in the ground & stop all new fossil fuel projects. #ActInTime #BuildBackFossilFree #EarthDay:hands holding the earth:"
• HPANA retweeted wordofgreen's tweet: "I’m really tired of transphobes trying to legislate me out of existence to “protect women” while we live in a society where folks look at the way cis het men stalk, harass, rape and murder women regularly and just go “boys will be boys. There’s nothing to be done.”" They also urged fans to boycott the HP store coming to NYC: "It's a grotesque shrine to JK Rowling's transphobic bigotry, and serves to cover up & enable JKR's transphobia through Harry Potter. What it *will" offer is a central place to focus protests and boycotts against JKR's bigotry in the U.S."
• WrockSnob retweeted LittleMissFlint's link to donate to her gofundme to support her water filters advocacy and retweeted frontlinepbs's link to 'Of the 5 States with the Most Farmworkers, Only 3 Are Prioritizing Vaccines — and Not All Means of Prioritizing Are Equal, per the CDC'.
• usquidditch linked to sign-up for their Chaser 15 Mile with Potterhead Running Club.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate tweeted a thread about new Patreon perks, shared a new newsletter, and highlighted Black bookish creators in the lead up to World Book and Copyright Day including: librarian & BookTuber Ashley (bookishrealm), BookTuber Bre (dbooktician), BookTuber noriathereader, and Bookstagrammer booksenvogue.
• nerdsaretyping added to their thread on characters from Hogwarts BSU with Hermione Granger and Dean Thomas.
• PediaCompClub announced another artist for the second comp, Ashley Hamel.
• wizrocklopedia linked to a new Wrock Wreview, 'The Electrowrock Singles' by TK Lawrence, 'Wizard Rock and Mental Health/Well-Being Survey' by Bess, a new Wrock Talk, 'Interview with Lauren Fairweather' by Paul Thomas, and 'Why We Fight: Introduction' by Bess.
• WZRDRadioPod tweeted: "A useful reminder from @ wrockresource "If you have a fan account on Bandcamp, you should totally visit your collections page and write some comments about the music you've bought because your comments will instantly show up on the album pages and therefore help support the bands"". They also tweeted that fans can nominate "someone who's doing wonderful work for the community" for a Wrock Hero award.
• TotallyKnuts reminded those who wish to submit a wizard rock sea shanty have until 1 May to msg TK.
• FWHPodcast linked to a merch sale.
• hpsacredtext tweeted about their new Minerva's Book Club Patreon perk and linked to a merch sale.
• Potterversity teased about the next ep on PuffsPlay, "featuring some of the Puffs themselves!" They also tweeted: "Our co-host ekcstrand will be giving a two-part talk on "Harry Potter and the Sacramental Principle" - details in the YouTube link!"
• whompingwillows tweeted an update about their upcoming 'Revisionist History' release, including projected date of 18 May.
• SwishFlickCast tweeted: "APRIL 30th is the final day to join Phoenix+ for July’s box! Most of these items are exclusive & each box comes with one handmade or personalized item. If you want to get it head on over to Patreon and become a Phoenix+ member to be eligible to receive your box! :Comet:!!!!!!!" They also linked to a merch sale.
• DreamQuaffle dropped 'It’s an Eagle'.
• hphet opened prompting.
• fixitfest extended the sign-up period.
• quidditchfest reminded artworks are due 1 May.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 277.

Prompt Challenges:
• femslashficlets posted challenge #305 - nature.
• fan-flashworks posted Challenge 333: Amnesty.
• neville100 posted Prompt 459: Unbreakable Vow.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hptransfest poted Reveals.
• hptriadfest posted Week Three Round Up and the Anon Masterlist.
• ron_draco_fest posted Weekly Round-Up (2) and Weekly Round-Up (3).
• regulusblackfest posted Week 2 Round-Up.

Fandom Recs:
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of 12 Grimmauld Place Setting HD fics and a rec list of Healer!Draco HD fics.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art and 1 piece of Lucius art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Bill Weasley/Lucius Malfoy fic.

Archive News:
• 'OTW Guest Post: Wenzhan'
• 'Five Things Kate Sanders Said'

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 275 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, '#WizardTeam Retirement'.
• nerdsaretyping posted ep 0, 'Introducing #TypingTuesdays!'
• FWHPodcast posted a new ep.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.11, 'The Firebolt'.
• Spectrumpeople posted a new ep, 'Deathly Hallows ~ Chapters 1-10'.
• bbtalkspodcast posted ep 26, 'Hablemos de Cho Chang'.
• hpsacredtext posted a new ep.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 191, 'Particles'.
• WhyNotWizards posted ep 21, 'Book Two Chapter Seven: The Staircase'.
• AlohomoraMN posted ep 320.
• realweirdsister posted 'Take Five, Take 1: Prisoner of Azkaban 00:00-05:00' and ep 5.40, 'Real Weird Crossover Part 2: The Nap Not Taken' with realweirdalice and realweirdmartha.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 173, 'My Immortal, Part 3' with FanaticalFics.

Essay/Meta:
• 'Five Reasons Fan Fiction Is Magical'
• 'Top Five Hugs in the “Harry Potter” Films'
• '“Harry Potter” Characters Who Would Own the Most Magical Bookstores'

General Fandom News:
• blkgirlscreate retweeted fiyahlitmag's tweet: "Want to be part of a Hugo-nominated convention? Follow the link and grab yourself a ticket. FIYAHCON is a BIPOC focused event, but all are welcome to be participants. We have a dedicated team that wants to give you a great experience!"
• 'Positions Available on QuidditchUK’s Executive Management Team'

Have a Laugh:
• 'CC #444: Week of April 4, 2021'

Nifty:
• 'Pianist Astonishes with Improvised Take on John Williams’s “Harry Potter” Score'
• 'Potter DIY: “Harry Potter” Castle Card'
• 'Potter DIY: The “Daily Prophet”'
• '“Harry Potter” Is the Most Recognizable Film Score of All Time, New Poll Suggests'
• 'Italian Restaurant in Connecticut Creates Dining Room Inspired by “Harry Potter”'
• 'Pack Your Bags: How an Old Double-Decker Bus Is Being Turned into a Dream Vacation Spot'
• 'Putt-Putt Potter: Miniature Golf Course Takes a Magical Twist with “Potter”-Inspired Rooms'

Searches:
• WZRDRadioPod tweeted: ""I'm Autumn, a wizard rock fan and music student. For my final project in my Music in Health class, I decided to survey wizard rock fans on the effect of wizard rock and the wrock community on mental health and well-being."" (With link to fill in a Google form.)

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 17 April

2021-04-18T08:45:54Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors:
• 'Helen McCrory, Actress Who Portrayed Narcissa Malfoy, Dies at Age 52'
• 'Star of Stage and Screen Paul Ritter Has Died'
• 'Matthew Lewis Opens Up About Final Moments with Alan Rickman on “Harry Potter” Set'
• 'Castium Revelio: The Wizarding World Turns to Crime'
• 'Social Media Roundup: Creative Vibes'
• 'Castium Revelio: Serpents on Screen'
• 'Domhnall Gleeson Teases Writing and Producing “Frank of Ireland” While Acting as Doofus'
• 'Jump Down the Rabbit Hole: Helena Bonham Carter’s Lifelong Relationship with “Alice in Wonderland”'
• 'Castium Revelio: BAFTA Winners and a First Look at Hook'

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• 'Mads Mikkelsen Cast in “Indiana Jones” 5'

Cursed Child – Actors:
• '“Cursed Child” Broadway’s Albus Potter, Nicholas Podany, to Star in Live-Action “Powerpuff Girls” Pilot'

Fan Activism & Resource/Info Sharing:
• HouseOfBlackPod tweeted: "I ask that you please PLEASE support #DaunteWright son and girlfriend. Here’s info on how you can get supplies and support to them. Lift them up in love as they need it so so much right now." (With infographic).
• HowAirplanesFly tweeted: "Yes. Here's a reminder that the police we know today got their start as slave catchers. They were "protecting" private property. Sound familiar?" with a link to 'The Invention of the Police'.
• TheHPAlliance retweeted ACLU's Protest tips. They also linked to 'Here’s How To Be An Ally To Transgender And Nonbinary Kids' from ScaryMommy, 'How to stop the dangerous rise in hatred targeted at Asian Americans', Bystander Training with ihollaback, petitions, 'Provide Funding for More School Counselors in Philadelphia and Throughout Pennsylvania' and 'Tell Amazon to let workers unionize', the American Association of School Librarians' "resources to celebrate and engage with your students" during this School Library Month, and information about the For The People Act. They also shared their Avatar toolkits and their Jessica Jones toolkit for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, their '(Virtual) Volunteer Management Guide', tweeted about their Hero Training sessions, and linked to 'Mapping Fandoms and Fan Activism Futures'.
• jackisnotabird retweeted chasestrangio's action plan thread about combating anti-trans bills in Arkansas and MicaBurton's link to "resources to therapists, hotlines, and more for black african americans struggling with mental health". He also linked to 'Women’s prize condemns online attack on trans nominee Torrey Peters' and 'Wait, what? NCAA clarifies it hasn’t actually made a decision about championships in states with anti-trans laws'.
• HPANA retweeted AJLUnited's link to donate in support of Daunte Wright's family and BrynnTannehill's thread beginning: "A short history of where all this anti-trans stuff came from, and why you should be concerned." They also retweeted glaad's link to 'Families, Doctors, Lawmakers Speak Out Against Anti-Transgender Bills Nationwide' and their 'Guide for Journalists: Reporting On Anti-Trans State Legislation', and notCursedE's tweet: "ill go one step further tbh jk rowling is not only a transphobic bigot herself, but the bigotry she has inspired and emboldened will go on to cause serious and irreparable harm to transgender people. the polite version of bigotry still gets marginalised people killed". They also urged HP fans to boycott JKR's upcoming book.
• WrockSnob retweeted orangebegum's tweet: "what kind of gas lighting is it to spend $100B+ on armed agents of the state to respond to traffic violations, mental health emergencies, intimate partner violence, and more -- to defund everything else -- and then to say, more money will stop them from doing more violence?", inafutureage's link to 'Rage Is the Only Language I Have Left', MaraWilson's link to donate to 'Bed Fund for Refugees', and ChelseaPBPF's link to 'A Portland Program Intended to Reduce Police Interactions With People in Crisis Is Off to a Slow Start'.
• TonksNtheAurors retweeted willinabucket's link to 'Musicians deserve a raise too, and they're right to organize against Spotify's exploitative practices'.
• grace_kendall retweeted deanspade's retweet of Tuhmorruh's thread about Supervisor Mandelman's “A Place For All” legislation for SF, linzsports's link to 'Living Nonbinary in a Binary Sports World', and IolaElla's thread about wins in the Defund campaign. They also linked to 'I’m Transgender. Here’s How Playing Sports Saved My Life'.
• usquidditch retweeted chasestrangio's tweet: "FLORIDA folks - contact your senators and reps and tell them to stop HB1475 and SB2012. These bills target trans kids in sports and will threaten Florida's economy and the well-being of trans youth. #LetKidsPlay" and linked to sign-up for their Chaser 15 Mile with PotterheadRuns.
• 'London Store Inspired by “Harry Potter” Launches Walking Tour to Support Mermaids'

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate announced their new podcast, nerdsaretyping with ConStar24 and deliaistyping, reminded 'These Bewitching Bonds' is available for purchase, shared new newsletters [1] and [2], announced the winner of the poll for fans' favourite #WizardTeam ep is 185, 'Bathilda’s Secret', and linked to another favourite ep from the #WizardTeam archive, 255, 'What if Nearly Headless Nick was Accepted into the Hunt?' and a #WizardTeam merch sale (through Sunday). They also retweeted nkjemisin's link to her Masterclass on SFF writing.
• nerdsaretyping announced a pre-launch event: ":Public address loudspeaker:10 DAYS UNTIL THE NERDS ARE TYPING! To commemorate the countdown we are going to be typing all of the characters from blkgirlscreate's "Hogwarts BSU" (Black Student Union) canon, starting with Lavender Brown:Sparkles:!" (Thread also features Lee Jordan, Hédwig, Angelina Johnson, Alex Johnson, Nicola Zabini, Blaise Zabini, and Desiree Warbeck). They also released a trailer.
• wizrocklopedia linked to new Wrock Wreviews, 'The Time Has Come' and 'i solemnly swear that i am up to no good' by TK Lawrence, 'The Wizard Rock Sampler: 2021' by TK Lawrence, and 'Making Magic: House Show How-To' by Bess. They also announced they are now accepting Bertie Botts Every Flavor Jam submissions via Twitter and Instagram and The House Show: Series 18 on Sunday 25 April @ 5:30 ET featuring datm and weirdosareout. They shared new Archive Releases, '3 More Albums by Nagini!' by Sagan, linked to new music, 'Veil' by nanzdemort, and reminded there's still time to submit to 'Hut on the Wrock: A Sea Shanty Compilation'. They announced "Why We Fight, a very special series of articles by #wizardrock fans and musicians about the struggles that the wizard rock and Harry Potter fandom has gone through in recent years."
• TheHPAlliance linked to merch, shouted out their Volunteers and reminded that fans interested in volunteering can check out their open roles (with link), reminded fans can support them with a donation and also sign-up for their mailing list.
• MandalaSongs uploaded 'Live at the Library' to bandcamp.
• percy_prefects dropped a new album, 'Live at O.W.L. Fest 2021'.
• WZRDRadioPod announced submissions are open for 2021 Wizard Rock Sampler and that from 8 May there will be listening parties hosted on the wrockresource Discord server.
• PediaCompClub announced more bands for the second comp: Pottörhead and Rubeus and the Hagrids.
• PussycatDolores uploaded video of the Pussycat Dolores set from O.W.L. Fest 2021.
• sshp_prophet posted new editions 28 March-3 April, 4-10 April, and 11-17 April.
• drarrystrugglefest opened claiming.
• hpwlwbigbang opened artist sign-ups.
• femmefest reminded the deadline approaches and posted collection info and called for pinch hitters.
• The Rec Center shared newsletters 275 and 276.
• usquidditch tweeted about changes to regions for next season and staff updates, and solicited input on what resources players want to see to help avoid injuries when play resumes.
• TotallyKnuts tweeted: "We have an official album title for our wrock sea shanty comp!!! Hut on the Wrock: a Sea Shanty Comp will be released this May! If you haven't submitted a song yet and want to do so, you have plenty of time to get those into me! Send me a PM if you want more info. :)" TK also linked to merch.
• FWHPodcast linked to merch.
• snape_potter reminded The Deadline for Snarry-a-Thon21 is 18 April.
• femslash_today posted a new edition 5-11 April.
• hphet announced Mini Fest 2021.
• fixitfest opened sign ups.
• harrydracompreg posted fest submission info.
• rarepair_shorts posted a Ficathon reminder.
• wrockresource tweeted about the Wizard Rock Discord's 8 May listening part, with the theme: perspectives.
• hpsacredtext tweeted about new Patreon perks.
• hprarepairbingo posted an update about account activity and opened prompting until further notice.
• quidditchfest posted the fest sched.

Prompt Challenges:
• theiceroyals posted the April prompt.
• femslashficlets posted challenge #304 - denial.
• neville100 posted Prompt 458: Scandalous.
• draco100 posted Prompt 108: Animal.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted Prompt #4.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hptriadfest posted Week One Round Up and Week Two Round Up.
• hd-cluefest posted the Masterlist.
• remuslupinfest posted the Anon Masterlist and Reveals.
• ron_draco_fest posted Weekly Round-Up (1).
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted the Monthly Round Up.
• dracotops-harry posted the 2021 masterlist.
• regulusblackfest posted Week 1 Round-Up.

Fandom Recs:
• themightyflynn recced 1 piece of Snarry art and 1 piece of Lucius art and 1 of Lucius/Severus art.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of epilogue compliant HD fics, one of Powerful!Harry HD fics, and one of Veela Creature!Fic HD fics.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• smirkingcat recced 1 Lucius/Narcissa fic.

Archive News:
• 'March 2021 Newsletter, Volume 155'
• 'OTW Finance: 2021 Budget'
• 'April 2021 Drive: Thanks for Your Support'
• 'The OTW is Recruiting for Communications Fanhackers Staff and Translation News Volunteers'
• '2021 OTW Election Timeline & Membership Deadline'

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 274 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if the Time Room had an open bar?' and linked to the video recording of the final ep.
• thegaylyprophet posted ep 71, 'A Witch in Muggle's Clothing'.
• ArchivesPod posted bonus ep 1.5, 'Beginning Your Fanfiction Journey' with deliaistyping.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 530, 'Upholding Wizard Supremacy (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 30)'.
• bbtalkspodcast posted ep 25, 'Fanfiction: Author Edition'.
• ohwitchplease posted book 3, ep 3, 'Animal Studies Revisited'.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 189, 'Bowling for Prophecies' and ep 190, 'Sobs with Sarah'.
• the3broomchicks posted a new ep, 'Potter for Dummies 3: Part 1' and 'Potter for Dummies 3: Part 2'.
• WhyNotWizards posted ep 20, 'Book Two Chapter Six: Revelio Desidero'.
• AlohomoraMN posted ep 319, 'Dark Arts & Beasts: Justice for Basilisks'.
• realweirdsister posted 'Sirius Black: Character Study, Part 5', 'Frank Bryce: Character Study', and ep 5.39, 'Real Weird Crossover Part 1: Duro!' with realweirdalice and realweirdmartha.
• sloppysorting posted ep 30, 'A Very Potter Musical'.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 171, 'My Immortal, Part 1' and ep 172, 'My Immortal, Part 2' with FanaticalFics.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.9, 'Grim Defeat' and ep 3.10, 'The Marauder's Map'.
• FWHPodcast posted ep 5.3, 'The Debt of Time: In Love (Tim Tam Slam)' and ep 5.4, 'The Debt of Time: Intervention (Crop Dusting Disney)'.
• WZRDRadioPod posted a new ep, 'Russ Benoit'.
• Potterversity posted ep 7, 'The Puffs' Perspective' with Drmoonyprof and LaurenCamacci.

General Fandom News:
• 'The Top Ten TikTok Accounts All Potterheads Should Follow'
• 'Quidditch Europe Elects New Leadership'
• 'Qeurovision 2021 Dates and Participants Announced'

Have a Laugh:
• 'Professor Snape vs. COVID-19'

Nifty:
• 'Potter DIY: Light-Up Deathly Hallows Symbol'
• 'Potter DIY: “Harry Potter” Baby Mobile'
• 'The Wizarding World in Wednesbury: Couple Opens “Harry Potter”-Inspired Coffee House'
• 'Potter DIY: “Harry Potter” Flower Pots'
• 'Potter DIY: Mini Book Charms'

Searches:
• bella526 posted a search for Slytherella by alexis_sd.
• sloppysorting tweeted: "What do you want us to sort in Season 3? Comment below!"

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 3 April

2021-04-04T06:59:33Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors:
• HPANA tweeted about Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler, Bonnie Wright, and other HP verse stars distancing themselves from JKR's transphobia.
• 'Matthew Lewis No Longer Wants to Be Compared to Neville Longbottom'
• 'Jason Isaacs to Host “The Ultimate Harry Potter Quiz” for British Red Cross'
• 'Harry Potter stunt double on surviving 50-foot high falls, almost drowning with Daniel Radcliffe, and danger of feeling ‘invincible’'

Fan Activism & Resource/Info Sharing:
• blkgirlscreate tweeted: "Today is #TransDayOfVisibility:Waving trans flag: so we want to shout out some friends & creators you should be following, supporting, and amplifying! :Transgender flag: :Blue heart: @thegaylyprophet :White heart: @alexlcombs :Growing heart: @Talia_Franks & @ArchivesPod :Blue heart: @queerarchivepod".
• jackisnotabird linked to 'Visibility Alone Will Not Keep Transgender Youth Safe' by RaquelWillis_ and chasestrangio, retweeted them's link to 'This Anti-Trans Moment Demands More Than Representation', and JesseThorn's "great thread from a parent of a trans kid. Mythbusts a few misconceptions you may have heard recently." He also linked to 'TDOV Founder Rachel Crandall-Crocker Agrees That Visibility Is A “Double-Edged Sword”', retweeted cmclymer's "great thread of things you can do today to support and learn more about trans people on this Trans Day of Visibility #TDOV:Waving trans flag:", and NBCNewsNow's interview about "bills targeting transgender youth" with chasestrangio.
• TheHPAlliance retweeted ACLU's tweet: "TRANS YOUTH ARE LOVED. We must take action to show it. Demand Arkansas Governor Hutchinson veto HB 1570: :Telephone: 501-682-2345 :E-mail symbol: asa.hutchinson@governor.arkansas.gov", JanelleMonae's shout out to RaquelWillis_ and glaad for their work on Trans Day Of Visibility and Womens History Month (with images from GLAAD's letter of support), and TransLawCenter's tweet: "It’s often cited that the Stonewall Inn was the birthplace of the U.S. LGBTQ movement—the 1969 uprising was a response to ongoing police violence. To this day, trans communities are placed in harm’s way by the government and its law enforcement entities. #TDOV:Waving trans flag: #BlackLivesMatter:Three fists:" (with infographics). They also linked to a petition, 'Protect Free Speech in Missouri' and tweeted: "We're offering hero training to your community! We will create a virtual training session tailored to your needs to help you, your workplace, school or team grow your leadership skills and make magic happen!" (With link).
• usquidditch retweeted AthleteAlly's link to 'Megan Rapinoe: Bills to ban transgender kids from sports try to solve a problem that doesn’t exist' and tweeted a thread about '5 Takeaways from “More than Just a Body on the Field”' by Jeannette High, "discussing sexism and misogyny in quidditch." They also shared 'How to Write to Your Legislators - New DEI Video Resource'.
• PotterheadRuns tweeted about partnering with @ USQuidditch for their next charity event, a Chaser 15 Mile with registration open until 2 May.
• grace_kendall retweeted camplilacohio's tweet: "Happy #TDOV:Waving trans flag:! Today we celebrate all the members of the transgender (+ gender diverse) community who work to make the world a better place for all of us. Help support Camp Lilac in building an inclusive community for trans + gender diverse folks to thrive" (with link to donate).
• podtrificus retweeted fundtransgender's thread beginning: "#TransDayOfVisibility:Waving trans flag: Here’s a thread of fundraisers for transgender and non binary people that still need help. Please retweet and donate if you can." And SamTLevin's link to 'Trans kids on the Republican bills targeting them: 'I'm not a problem to society', with accompanying thread.
• alexlcombs tweeted a thread beginning: "Please please PLEASE pay attention to the dozens of anti-trans bills that are being pushed through state legislatures right now. This is a coordinated effort led by powerful conservative lobbying groups. These groups created 'templates' for lawmakers to introduce as bills." (With infographic).
• realweirdsister tweeted a thread including a link to 'As Montanans oppose anti-trans legislation, lawmakers file bills that could harm trans youth and LGBTQ people' and encouragement that fans help them increase their donation impact "by making a donation to Transvisible Montana or a local organization dedicated to transgender/non-binary justice! Any donation helps!"
• HPANA tweeted: "Don't support or enable JK Rowling's bigotry against trans women. That means boycotting Fantastic Beasts, which she writes and produces and profits from. That means not buying licensed Harry Potter books, merch, or tickets to shows, either. #TransDayOfVisibility:Waving trans flag:" And they reminded: "This especially means don't support Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Not only is it derided by many fans, it more directly profits JK Rowling since she held onto the rights to make stage productions (while selling most of the other Potter rights to Warner Bros.)." They also retweeted Genderintell's link to ''Trans kids are not new': a historian on the long record of youth transitioning in America'.
• ExogeologyRocks retweeted SNeurotypicals's thread beginning: ":White flag::White flag:Calming Station :White flag::White flag: Please leave one (OR SEVERAL, WE'RE NOT JUDGING) links to the YouTube content that is helping you stay calm during this difficult month. #AutismAcceptanceMonth:rainbow infinity sign: #AutisticPrideMonth".
• 4eyesBarbie tweeted: "Today is #TransDayOfVisibility:Waving trans flag: & we over at @MaraudersZine want to remind you #TransIsBeautiful:Waving trans flag: & trans people belong in the #HarryPotter fandom! :Transgender flag: Please consider supporting @Mermaids_Gender & the LGBTQ+ Freedom Fund & get some queer #Marauders content!"

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate shared a new newsletter, started an ongoing bracket for fans to vote on the best of #WizardTeam as the show retires, and tweeted about April's featured creator, nodunayo, creator of thestorygraph.
• thegaylyprophet tweeted a thread beginning: "Happy Trans Day of Visibility! The world sucks and we invite you to wrap yourselves up in a cozy blanket and take a break. If you’re looking for some sweet and validating listening while you do that, we gotcha."
• hptransfest started posting.
• TheHPAlliance shared a new This Week In Wizard Activism newsletter, linked to their trans flag prefect badge, their open volunteer roles, and their discord server.
• wrockresource linked to a wrock discord server.
• TheOGLuna signal boosted her Tik Tok.
• weirdosareout dropped 'The Weirdos Are Out'.
• PediaCompClub announced another band for the second comp, Les Barnabas Cuffes.
• podtrificus announced no new ep this week, and recced a number of podcasts to listen to.
• BeyondTheVeilHP linked to merch.
• hpsacredtext reminded fans can sign-up to receive their newsletter and linked to sign-up for their Order of the Phoenix class.
• WhyNotWizards linked to their new discord server.
• AccioPolitics reminded $5/month patrons get "physical rewards" like stickers.
• HouseOfBlackPod tweeted a thread beginning: "Family! I just wanted to drop in and let you know I’m okay. I am currently debating if I want to move forward with continuing the podcast or move on to other things. I’ve found it difficult to connect with HP the way I used to."
• wizrocklopedia linked to a new Wrock Wreview, 'Nocturnes' by TK Lawrence, a new Archive Release of MC Kreacher! by Sagan, shared the Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam theme for April, and tweeted: "If you missed #owlfest2021, don’t worry! All the performances are posted in the Facebook event amd on the artists pages! In the meantime, enjoy this new bop by @percy_prefects that debuted yesterday! Get ready for “Never Thought!”"
• aguamentiwrock tweeted some teases about their upcoming album.
• HPANA linked to 'Harry Potter fan sites play the fool', a recap of some HP fandom April Fool's pranks.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 274.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted a date change.
• hpqueerfest opened prompting.
• dick-or-treat announced Dick-or-Treat 2021 Community Bingo, opened collections, and posted FAQ Update.
• elasticella posted about Sapphic Spring.
• fixitfest announced the fest is coming back and posted the theme and timeline.
• rabfest2021 announced the 2021 fest.
• dramionedoublethetrouble opened claiming.
• hpfluff-fest opened prompting.
• dralbusfest extended claiming.
• dracotops-harry is now posting.
• maraudersaupril2021 is now posting.
• TonksNtheAurors announced live stream will be open to all patrons in April.

Prompt Challenges:
• draco100 posted Prompt 107: Participate.
• poetic_hp posted the April prompt.
• hp_nextgen100 posted Prompt 219: April Fools.
• liquidluckdrabble posted Prompt #5 : Pretending to be asleep.
• harry100 posted Challenge Prompt 412: Men.
• dove_drabbles posted the April prompt.
• femslashficlets posted challenge #302 - negotiation.
• fan-flashworks posted Challenge 331: Clue.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd-cluefest posted the Anon Masterlist.
• hpanimagusfest revealed creators.
• hp-scarryfest posted reveals.
• hppoppunkfest posted a fest wrap-up.

Fandom Recs:
• TheHPAlliance linked to an ep of Ologies where "@meredithgene and @alieward dig deep on fanthropology (the study of fans and fandom) and share the love for fan activism. <3"
• ExogeologyRocks tweeted a thread of recs to autistic and neurodivergent wizard rockers for #AutisticPrideMonth.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of Dark!Fic HD fics.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.

Archive News:
• OTW Signal, April 2021

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 273 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Fleur Delacour won the Triwizard Tournament in Goblet of Fire?' with Goblet of Wine Podcast.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 528, 'Spilling the Proverbial Tea (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Ch. 28)' and ep 529, 'Magic School Dropouts (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 29)'.
• thegaylyprophet posted ep 70, 'Holy Fatphobia Batman'.
• Spectrumpeople posted a new ep, 'Problems with Autism Speaks'.
• WZRDRadioPod posted a new ep, 'Weasley's Wizarding Wheeze‪s‬'.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 188, 'Apartment of Mysteries'.
• AlohomoraMN posted ep 318.
• ohwitchplease posted book 3, ep 2, 'Time Travel'.
• realweirdsister posted 'Sirius Black: Character Study, Part 4'.

Essay/Meta:
• 'Entrepreneurship 101 by Fred and George Weasley'

General Fandom News:
• 'The IQA Announces Changes to Its Structure'

Nifty:
• 'Potter DIY: “Potter” Bookmarks'
• 'Potter DIY: Fanged Frisbee'
• 'Potter DIY: Cross-Stitch Your Own House Crest and Patch'

Searches:
• ExogeologyRocks tweeted: "Autistic #wrock artists: I want to give you each a shoutout for #AutisticPrideMonth, but I don't want to out anyone or make you uncomfortable, so let me know if I can say you're autistic and shout good things about you! #WizardRock".
• hpsacredtext tweeted: "CALL FOR VOICEMAILS: for the first Owl Post of the new series, we're talking representation with @naomiwestwater. We're looking for thoughts from BIPOC voices specifically, so if you've always wanted to send a voicemail we'd love to hear it! Email harrypottersacredtext@gmail.com!"
• usquidditch tweeted a thread beginning: ":Megaphone: We are partnering with the University of Missouri - Kansas City for a multi-year study on concussions. If you are a USQ member in the 20-21 or 19-20 season, you have been invited via email to participate in phase 1."
• amber31592 posted a fic search.

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 27 March

2021-03-28T06:26:52Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors:
• 'Rupert Grint Is Facing His Fears'
• 'Theater Review: “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” Starring Alfred Enoch and Stephen Fry'
• 'Amycus Carrow Actor Ralph Ineson Discusses His Breakout Year and New Films'
• 'Rupert Grint Makes Cameo Appearance in Music Video for M. Night Shyamalan’s Daughter'
• 'Domhnall Gleeson Stars Alongside His Brother in New Comedy Series “Frank of Ireland”'

Fan Activism & Resource/Info Sharing:
• TheHPAlliance shared their 'Virtual Volunteer Management Guide'. They also retweeted Maria_Hinojosa's tweet "Just a reminder. We should see the children/teens at the border for what they are. Desperate. Refugees. Fearful. They’re not a horde or a surge. Imagine them as your children-alone in the world. This is who they are. And I remind you. There are a few thousand. Not half a million" and chasestrangio's thread beginning: "Alright friends, I know for #TransWeekofAction we are focusing on South Dakota, Alabama and Arkansas but here I am going to outline all of the action items needed this week. There is no celebrating visibility without defending our survival. Let's all show up this week."
• aguamentiwrock retweeted yikesjamaica's signal boost of enbymag's thread beginning: "PAID OPP: Happy World Poetry Day! Friendly reminder that we are open for pitches and submissions until April 15th, 2021! We want there to be LOTS of poetry submissions from #nonbinary folks, particularly those most marginalized in our community! More info below".
• thegaylyprophet retweeted vaspider's thread beginning: "A brief thread on ableist words in writing, so cw for that. So one of the things I've realized since I started consciously rejecting ableist words in writing is that my writing has gotten immeasurably better and more precise. (I do love precise writing, it makes me happy.)"
• jackisnotabird retweeted WriteInclusion's signal boost of inevitablefdn's tweet: "Introducing our Screenwriting Fellowship, a $25,000 grant for disabled screenwriters to advance their careers and their projects. Applications are now open." (With link).
• TonksNtheAurors retweeted chrishues_'s link to 'Justice @ Spotify: Interview w/ UMAW’s Joe DeGeorge'.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate shared a new newsletter, announced the final livestream of #WizardTeam on 14 April @ 3:30PM PT,
shared another favourite ep of #WizardTeam: ep 127, 'Career Advice', and linked to #WizardTeam merch. They also tweeted: "As BGC grows & shifts, so is our Patreon! If you're a Patronus, please fill out our survey to give us any feedback you might have by 3/31/2021. Not a Patronus yet but want to help support? Become one & fill out the survey" (with link).
• TheHPAlliance is looking for a Social Media Analyst. They also linked to the HPA's Discord server and merch.
• wizrocklopedia linked to Hogwarts Therapist's submission to the March #BertieBottsEveryFlavorJam prompt, 'Start Again', a new Wrock Talk, 'Interview with Bruce Geller of Mirror of Erised' by Paul Thomas, and a new Wrock Wreview, 'Mirror of Erised' by TK Lawrence.
• usquidditch shared an overview of their quarterly financial statement, reminded Qualifier 2 takes place on Sunday, and linked to merch.
• weirdosareout shared cover art for 'The Weirdos Are Out', which drops 28 March and tweeted preorders are now open.
• PediaCompClub announced the first band for the second comp, Solitary Snape.
• ArchivesPod linked to ep transcripts.
• FWHPodcast linked to a merch sale.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted a mod update.
• drarrystrugglefest opened claiming.
• AccioPolitics tweeted the new ep will be delayed due to a health issue.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 273.
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 21-27 March.

Prompt Challenges:
• neville100 posted Prompt 457: Anticipation.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd-cluefest posted Week 3 Round-Up, Week 4 Round-Up, and Anon Masterlist.

Fandom Recs:
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of Kid!Fic HD fics, one of Epistolary HD fics, and one of In Vino Veritas HD fics.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Harry & Severus fic.

Archive News:
• 'Five Things Acts of Tekla Said'

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 272 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if the Trio just told an adult in Chamber of Secrets?' with Jackson Bird.
• ArchivesPod posted ep 1, 'Nicole Hill, Harry Potter, and Doctor Who, Oh My!' and tweeted: "In the inaugural episode of Into the Archives I talk to queerspecimen of BlackTARDIS and blkgirlscreate about why fanfic is sometimes better than the original, what even is fanfic when it comes to #DoctorWho, and how to selectively love #HarryPotter as a trans person."
• FWHPodcast posted a new ep.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.8, 'Flight of the Fat Lady'.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 187, 'Waldemort'.
• realweirdsister posted 'Sirius Black: Character Study, Part 3'.
• WhyNotWizards posted 'Book Two, Chapter Five: The Dark Corridor'.

Essay/Meta:
• 'Adding My Two Cents: Reacting to Popular “Unpopular Harry Potter Opinion Polls” – Part 1'
• 'Who Is Responsible for the Deaths of Lily and James Potter?'

General Fandom News:
• 'A Chapter Is Ending for “Harry Potter and the Sacred Text”'
• 'Quidditch Comes Back to the United Kingdom and the United States'

Have a Laugh:
• 'CC #442: Week of March 7, 2021'

Nifty:
• 'Potter DIY: Harry and Ron Jars'

Searches:
• podtrificus tweeted: "As we continue to dig through PoA, we are still looking for podcast guests! DM us if you're interested in reading and talking about a chapter from the #HarryPotter books. All are welcome, so long as you have a decent microphone!"
• whompingwillows tweeted: "Hey trans and gender-diverse friends: there’s still time to star in the music video for Revisionist History!! The new deadline for submissions is April 3." (With link.)
• WZRDRadioPod tweeted: "Hey magical friends! I'm hard at work on the merch plans, but I lack one vital thing: artistic talent. If you know a fan artist that I might be able to hire to do the art-ing part, please give me their contact info! (And also pictures of their art. For business reasons.)"
• mintix posted an HD Sleeping Beauty fic search.

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 20 March

2021-03-21T08:58:13Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors:
• Jason Isaacs Backs Great Daffodil Appeal Organized by Charity Marie Curie
• Alfred Enoch: “I Miss People”
• Daniel Radcliffe Tapped to Play Villain in Sandra Bullock Film “The Lost City of D”
• Bringing Disco Back: Sir Kenneth Branagh to Direct Bee Gees Biopic

Fan Activism & Resource/Info Sharing:
• TheHPAlliance tweeted a thread about the hate crime in Atlanta with links to resources to support the AAPI community. They also retweeted a number of tweets and threads with information and resources, including: CAPEUSA's link to 'Ignoring the History of Anti-Asian Racism Is Another Form of Violence' by conniewunphd; AAAJ_Atlanta's link to sign up for 'You, Me & White Supremacy Part 2- Community responses to the anti-Asian violence & anti-Blackness in AAPI communities' on 24 March; nhannahjones's thread that "provides a great, quick overview of the historical policies and practices that directly tie anti-Black and anti-Asian racism in the U.S. today"; fannychoir's thread beginning: "When Asian and Asian American women tell you their lives (and our movement) depend on understanding and fighting against the deep American history of criminalizing Asian sex workers, believe them."; TheShineApp's signal boost of "Asian Mental Health Collective: Community and resource for Asian mental health support." (asianmhc); and BTSFARE's thread beginning: ""what can i do to help #StopAsianHate?" a thread with information and resources. (please add on!)" They also retweeted camplilacohio's tweet about this summer's virtual Camp Lilac with "TWO online sessions for trans and gender diverse youth ages 12-17" (with sign-up links). They linked to 'White House warns states cruelly targeting trans rights that they’re breaking the law' and signal boosted that fans can "Join @RAICESTEXAS and pledge to hold President Biden and Congressional leaders accountable to the promises they made to the immigrant community." They also linked to their Hero Training program.
• grace_kendall retweeted missabbyespirit's thread with links to donate to gofundme.com/aapi, petitions, and educational resources. They also retweeted ithayla's thread, beginning: "ok so a lot of people are well-meaningly telling me that neutrality and balance are important in a news org and yes, they're right, BUT that is not how balance is always applied. short thread".
• podtrificus retweeted JezzChung's thread beginning: "Stop Asian Hate means stop the violence. Stop the systems of harm. That means learn about the harm embedded in your language, your jokes, your lyrics, your movies, your headlines. That means protect elders, protect sex workers, protect small business owners." They also retweeted taffywaves's thread beginning: "asian hate is not just violence. its harmful stereotypes and false beliefs. here are some general statements below. some of yall need to hear these (please rt)".
• datm linked to 'Anti-Asian Violence Resources' and 'Ways You Can Help' (blacklivesmatters.carrd.co).
• ExogeologyRocks retweeted the_tweedy's thread beginning: "I'd like to propose an end to the phrases "people of all abilities" and "regardless of ability" in lieu of disability. If you're talking about disability, say disability or disability status. Here's why". They also retweeted AutSciPerson's thread beginning: "General information about autistic people (general! Still might vary!)"
• jackisnotabird retweeted runwithskizzers's recommendation of 'The Making of Asian America: A History' for non Asian-Americans "looking to educate yourself" and retweeted kimmythepooh's link to 'There were 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents, mostly against women, in past year'.
• UNspoiledShow retweeted hamdia_ahmed's thread about how to access the (U.S.) stimulus check when unhoused.
• Check out HPANA's TL for comments about Ralph Fiennes's problematic response to anger about JKR's transphobia.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate shared a new newsletter and reminded fans can support them with a donation. They tweeted about the retirement of #WizardTeam and are sharing some favourite eps of #WizardTeam, beginning with ep 97, 'The Beginning'. They also linked to 'Greenwood Academy Part 7' by BinkRamos and reminded fans can buy 'These Bewitching Bonds'.
• ArchivesPod shared a teaser of upcoming ep with thoughts from host talia_franks.
• TheHPAlliance announced The HPA is changing its name and fans can vote on it, reminded fans can support them with a monthly donation, linked to merch, and tweeted about joining in with The Apparating Library Book Club's current read, 'Clap When You Land' by acevedowrites.
• usquidditch tweeted that the deadline to apply for team member and equipment grants is 1 April and tweeted a thread overviewing their financial statement.
• wizrocklopedia tweeted about Owl Fest 2021, a livestream wizard rock concert (with a huge line up) on Facebook 26-27 March and directed to the Facebook #WizardRockRevival group for details. They also shared '"The Boy Who Lived” – Interview with PattyCake Productions' by Irvin K, a new Into the Pensieve, 'House Show at the Other Malfoy Manor, pt. 2' by wrockermom, 'Exploring the Swedish Scene: March 2021' by Kjetil, and a new Wrock Review, 'Gather Your Thoughts' by TK Lawrence, and rereleased 'Hex, Blood and Rock and Roll' and 'Snake Bite' by Nagini.
• TotallyKnuts dropped 'Out of the Binary'.
• ChuckTingle released 'Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Theatre of Love'.
• wzrdsinspacemag linked to merch.
• TonksNtheAurors linked to merch.
• wrockresource reminded "The 2021 'Pedia Comp Club will have 4 quarterly albums of 10 songs each, for a total of 40 bands. All songs are exclusive and the $50 USD subscription money covers paying the musicians, cover artists and people who master the music."
• WZRDRadioPod announced the Wrock Hero awards and tweeted that there's a channel dedicated to WZRD in wrockresource's discord server.
• PediaCompClub announced the theme for Wizrocklopedia Compilation Club Volume II, 'Wizard Rock Around the World', which "will feature wizard rock by artists who live in or are from a non-english speaking country or who sing in a non-english language."
• hpsacredtext linked to get tickets, donate a scholarship for tickets, or email to receive a scholarship for upcoming live ep with SixthandI for caspertk's last ep.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 272.
• regulusblackfest posted Posting Instructions.
• harrydracobang called for betas.
• hpqueerfest opens prompting 29 March.
• wickedlywolfstar opened claims and posted rules for The Wickedly Wolfstar Discord server's Murder March.
• snape_potter posted that The Deadline for Snarry-a-Thon21 is One Month from TODAY [18 March].
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 14-20 March.
• realweirdsister tweeted about reaching the episode limit on their feed, and how fans can "still listen to all older episodes on The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive feed!" (With link.)

Prompt Challenges:
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted Monthly Wolfstar Drabble Challenge | 2021 Prompt #3 and Liquid Luck Drabble Challenge | 2021 Prompt #4.
• draco100 posted Prompt 106: Unpunctual.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted Monthly Wolfstar Drabble Challenge | Monthly Round Up.
• hd-cluefest posted Clue Fest Week 2 Round-Up.

Fandom Recs:
• beatrice_otter recced 1 Percy Weasley & Pansy Parkinson, Ginny Weasley & Percy Weasley fic.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of Tooth Rotting Fluff HD fics.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Snape fic.
• mywitch recced 2 pieces of Snape art.

Archive News:
• TWC Releases Issue No. 35
• The OTW is Recruiting for Support Staff, Tag Wranglers, and Transformative Works and Cultures Volunteers

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 271 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Draco stayed with Harry in the Forbidden Forest?' with Delia Gallegos.
• thegaylyprophet posted ep 69, 'Harry Potter and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Exposition'.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 526, 'We Love a Redemption Arc for Harry (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 26)' and ep 527, 'It's so cute how you think you can outsmart me" - Dumbledore, Probably (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 27)'.
• FanaticalFics posted a new ep.
• Spectrumpeople posted a new ep, 'Half-Blood Prince - Chapters 21-30'.
• GobletOfWinePod posted a new ep with Sassquoia from FanaticalFics and butmakeitscary.
• ohwitchplease posted Book 3, ep 1, 'Pedagogy'.
• WZRDRadioPod posted ep 23, 'Percy and the Prefects'.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.7 'The Boggart in the Wardrobe'.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 186, 'A Few of Our Favorite Things' with chrisrankin and nesstaann.
• realweirdsister posted 'Sirius Black: Character Study, Part 2'.

Essay/Meta:
• Hogwarts Legacy Can’t Escape J.K. Rowling
• GwenInTheChair shared 'Dress and Disability: An Open-Ended Response to the Witch, Please Chamber Of Secrets Wrap-Up' in response to ohwitchplease.
• Everything Wrong with the “Prisoner of Azkaban” Movie

General Fandom News:
• British Quidditch Cup Is Main Prize in QuidditchUK’s Own “Taskmaster”

Searches:
• WZRDRadioPod tweeted: "Don't forget, magical friends, I'm always on the lookout for music permissions! If you know someone on this list who isn't highlighted in green, get them to contact me. I want to play their music!"

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 13 March

2021-03-14T08:53:24Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Katie Leung Opens Up About Racist Comments She Received After Being Cast in “Harry Potter”
• Katie Leung Speaks on Comments From Potter Fandom After Being Cast as Cho Chang: “There Was a Lot of Racist S***”
• Helena Bonham Carter and Stephen Fry Campaign for March4Women
• “Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport” Features a Familiar Weasley Voice Addressing the Pandemic
• Rupert Grint Interviewed by Dax Shepard on “Armchair Expert” Podcast
• Social Media Roundup: Throwbacks and Thank Yous

Resources:
• TheHPAlliance retweeted Yamiche's link to 'Breonna Taylor, In The Words And Photos Of Her Sister'. They retweeted herong's thread beginning: "TERFs and transohobes are out in force today (and as of this tweet it's only 8am on the east coast). Before you get seduced into debating justice for trans people on their (the TERFs') terms, let me remind us all that their terms are fundamentally wrong." They also retweeted shesthefirst's tweet/link about International Women's Day and maia_impact, tweeted about National Reading Month with RIFWEB, and linked to their MCU toolkit, tweeting: "Sexism, ableism, and political engagement are just some of real world issues present through the lens of the #MCU."
• promawhatup retweeted NevilleSouthall's thread on the farmers' protest.
• jackisnotabird retweeted a tweet from museummammy's thread beginning: "i won’t shut up about these anti-trans bills for a number of reasons, but primarily, right now, because these sports bills all started to attack black women in sport. if we don’t talk about this we are losing the plot."
• usquidditch retweeted AthleteAlly's link to 'The Next Cultural Battle: States Take Aim at Trans Athletes'.
• ExogeologyRocks retweeted autisticats's thread beginning: "PSA for anyone who shares a living space with other people (such as a dorm building): Playing loud music in common areas isn’t just annoying, it makes those spaces inaccessible to people with auditory hypersensitivity. I’ve had one, almost two meltdowns at college bc of this."
• HPANA tweeted: "This is #MagicalMischief: a month of coordinated marketing and publicity effort by the corporate Wizarding World machine. Don't boost their posts for them; it's free advertising and supports a bigot."
• aguamentiwrock retweeted kat_astrophize's tweet: "For my dissertation I am conducting a study that explores fandom identity and LGBTQ+ mental health. If you are 18+, identify as LGBTQ+, and are involved in the Harry Potter fandom, please consider participating! Email is in my bio. Please RT!"

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate reminded 'These Bewitching Bonds' is now available to buy, shared a new newsletter, and spotlighted "Breeshia Wade, the author of 'Grieving While Black: An Anti-Racist Take on Oppression and Sorrow.'"
• TheHPAlliance is looking for a Social Media Analyst. They tweeted about joining their Apparating Library Book Club, linked to merch and back issues of WAND, and tweeted about receiving a #P4A2021 grant.
• ArchivesPod linked to a teaser ep.
• wizrocklopedia shared 'Announcing Back to the Beginning!' by Pedia Staff about the PediaCompClub release. They also shared a new Wrock Wreview, 'A Closet Full of Wrock' by TK Lawrence.
• usquidditch linked to "updates and clarifications on the return to play guidelines." They also tweeted a thread including "the official schedule for US Quidditch Cup 13: FROM HOME!"
• hpsacredtext tweeted: "Some of you seem anxious that this was Casper's last episode. Fear not! We have: An owl post, an all series review and Book 1 Chapter 1! We have him for a few more weeks! And then... we get Matt!"
• B_Humdingers opened pre-orders for their new album, 'Positively Gruntled', which drops in May.
• regulusblackfest posted a reminder about the due date.
• drarrystrugglefest opened prompting.
• hppoppunkfest is now posting .
• hd-domesticityfest is now posting .
• hp-iconchallenge posted a notice about a hiatus.
• rarepair_shorts announced Numbers Game Ficathon 2021.
• blackinnonweek is now posting .
• hd_prophet posted Fest information update.
• femslash_today posted a new edition 1-7 March.
• hpfemslash-minifest posted an announcement about delays.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges opened the Wolfstar Roll The Dice Challenge collection.
• sshp_prophet posted new editions 28 February-6 March and 7-13 March.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 271.

Prompt Challenges:
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted Monthly Wolfstar Drabble Challenge | 2021 Prompt #2.
• neville100 posted Prompt 456: Muggles.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• rsfiresidetales posted Reveals.
• hp-goldenage posted the Master List.
• hd-cluefest posted Week 1 Round-Up.

Fandom Recs:
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of Auror Partners HD fics and a rec list of Werewolf Creature!Fic.
• smirkingcat recced 1 Severus/Sirius fic.
• delacourtings recced 3 HD works.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Harry/Draco/Severus fic.

Archive News:
• February 2021 Newsletter, Volume 154
• Thin Line & The Snape/Weasley Archive Are Moving to the AO3

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 270 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Remus told Harry about his relationship with his parents?' with AlizaTweets.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 167, 'Crimes of Grindelwald (Part 2)' with Robyn_Rambles and yanawroteit.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 525, 'Awkward Dating and Other Concerns (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 25)' and tweeted: "Today's episode (526) is held up somewhere in the internet's Chamber of Secrets; we appreciate your patience while we work on our parseltongue. That sink is going to let us in at some point. How hard can it be if we just hiss at different pitches until it opens, right?"
• podtrificus posted ep 3.6, 'Talons and Tea Leaves'.
• Potterversity posted ep 6 with Dr. Tison Pugh.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 185, 'Is Voldemort Nosey?'
• realweirdsister posted 'Sirius Black: Character Study'.
• WhyNotWizards posted Book Two, Chapter Four, 'Quidditch and Quandaries'.
• AlohomoraMN posted ep 317, 'The Anthropology of Harry Potter, Part Two – Bloody Brilliant'.
• bbtalkspodcast posted ep 23, 'FAQs'.

Essay/Meta:
• rae__mcclain tweeted "medical nerd Avada Kedavra theory" in response to thegaylyprophet.
• What’s in a Name?: Albus Severus Potter and the Controversy of a Name

General Fandom News:
• Check Out How LGBTQ+ TikTokers Are Reclaiming “Harry Potter”

Nifty:
• jackisnotabird linked to 'Making fanfiction beautiful enough for a bookshelf'.
• “Potter” on the Piano: Exclusive Interview with Eshan Denipitiya

Searches:
• internet_self is looking for 'rewind' by phou.

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 6 March

2021-03-07T07:15:36Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Stephen Fry Leading Campaign to Improve Children’s Literacy

Resources:
• TheHPAlliance tweeted about contacting "elected officials to speak out against these Anti-Trans Health Care bills!" (With link.) They linked to Crisis Text Line for Self-Injury Awareness Day and to their 'Fandom Forward' Avatar toolkit, retweeted Novellyorg's link to enrollments for SPEAK! Leadership Academy, and tweeted about Bi+ Health Month.
• grace_kendall retweeted micahherskind's tweet: "Wow. It's clear that so much work went into creating this magnificent resource hub full of tools, resources, trainings, legislation, and policies around the movement to defund and abolish the police." (With link.) grace_kendall also retweeted LaurakBuzz's tweet (from a thread): "This news story about Hogwarts Legacy's apparent character creation options doesn't go far enough for me to change my stance on the game. Lots of games without transphobes attatched already offer this. Not gender locking character options isn't enough to fix this." And retweeted IBJIYONGI's tweet: ""From March 7th- March 13th, everyone is being asked to not use Amazon or Amazon Prime and do not stream videos using the Amazon Prime video service."" (With link.)
• ExogeologyRocks retweeted AutSciPerson's masking diagram.
• whompingwillows tweeted about diminishing royalities through Spotify (with examples) and responded to a tweet about buying music as directly as possible from artists.
• fandomtrumpshate made a post: donate to support ROFL (and help Texas) and reminded about the Fandom Covid Memorial.
• HPANA tweeted a thread beginning: "How do the other fan sites not see how they're giving free promotion to JK Rowling & providing cover for her bigotry when they boost Wizarding World corporate content without giving their readers any context about JKR's transphobia? It's wrong. We won't do it." See their TL for lots of other commentary on the importance of ceasing to support the author (including with funds from purchases).

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate tweeted about their featured creator for March, berootedco, reminded 'These Bewitching Bonds' is out now for purchase, linked to merch, and shared a new newsletter.
• thegaylyprophet linked to merch.
• TheHPAlliance shared a new newsletter and another and linked to merch.
• usquidditch tweeted about how to compete to win tickets for USQ memberships for next season.
• PediaCompClub reminded fans can still sign-up for the Wizrocklopedia Compilation Club.
• TotallyKnuts announced a new wrock album out 14 March, 'Out of the Binary'.
• wizrocklopedia shared their Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam: March 2021, a new Wrock The Reread, 'The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback' by Andrea, and a new Wrock Wreview, 'Muggles Ahoy' by TK Lawrence'.
• regulusblackfest posted a reminder about the due date.
• hppoppunkfest is now posting .
• hp_shoreofangst posted the prompts for the 2021 fest.
• quintalon opened March Mini-Fest .
• dick-or-treat announced Dick-or-Treat 2021 and posted "a survey to gauge interest in some additional new challenges we're thinking of implementing."
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 270.

Prompt Challenges:
• liquidluckdrabblechallenge posted Prompt #3.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted Wolfstar Roll The Dice Challenge 2021.
• dracoharry100 posted Prompt 105: Policy.
• theiceroyals posted the March prompt.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• rsfiresidetales posted Week Two Round Up and Vol.3 Round Up.
• gameofdrarry posted the 2020 Masterlist.
• lunalovegoodfest linked to the 2021 collection.

Fandom Recs:
• mywitch recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of aging up HD fics and a rec list of eighth year HD fics.

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 269 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Ron never rejoined Harry and Hermione in the Deathly Hallows?' with KAlexIsWrite.
• thegaylyprophet posted ep 68, 'Frankie Says ACAB'.
• WZRDRadioPod posted ep 22 on WZRD Radio's first birthday.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.05 'The Dementor' with RizzaKevin and Lauren from WhyNotWizards.
• BeyondTheVeilMN posted 'Chapter 5-The Hosts That Can Not Focus'.
• FanaticalFics posted a new ep.
• ohwitchplease posted Book 2, ep 7, 'Chamber of Secrets Wrap-Up'.
• realweirdsister posted 'Remembering the Real Weird Grandpa'.
• bbtalkspodcast posted ep 22, 'Harry Potter y el Legado no Canon'.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 184, 'Tom's Toms, Bobs or Horcrocs'.

Essay/Meta:
• TheHPAlliance retweeted oppagenda's link to 'On Racebending and Seeing Yourself in Fandom'.

General Fandom News:
• LeakyCon tweeted a thread beginning: "Due to the ongoing pandemic, LeakyCon Orlando will now take place July 29-31, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center. We’re sad to postpone this summer’s event, but our community’s safety will always be our top priority."

Have a Laugh:
• Who Is the Wittiest Wizard? Vote Now!
• Wittiest Wizard: Why “It Unscrews the Other Way” Is the Clear Champion

Searches:
• WhyNotWizards tweeted a thread beginning: "Hi everyone! We are looking for some fellow resident potter nerds to have a guest spot on Why Can’t We Be Wizards! Ideally we would like you to have a decent audio setup and have knowledge about the world of harry potter. Feel free to DM or reply".
• fandomtrumpshate is trying to reach 2 bidders and and 3 more.

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 27 February

2021-02-28T06:30:20Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Dame Maggie Smith Shares Memory of the Late Alan Rickman: “They Adored Him So Much”
• Social Media Roundup: Love and Be Loved
• Gary Oldman on “Mank”: “One of the Best Scripts I Had Read in a Long Time”
• “Howzit?”, Hand Doubles, and Hand Molds: Daniel Radcliffe Talks “Escape from Pretoria”

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Katherine Waterston Talks About Her Character in “The World to Come” and Why She Doesn’t Have Twitter

Resources:
• AccioPolitics linked to a list of orgs working on relief efforts in Texas that fans can support.
• TheHPAlliance linked to arospecweek.org for Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week and retweeted azejournal's tweet: "AZE journal is now accepting submissions by ace, aro, and agender writers and artists for two upcoming issues." They also shared their Virtual Volunteer Management Guide and retweeted JayesGreenJ's tweet: "Whether it's under a Republican or Democratic administration, a "migrant facility for children" is morally indefensible. Period." They tweeted about Freedom_to_Read Week in Canada: "The event helps reminds people to reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom."

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate released 'These Bewitching Bonds', reminded fans can still buy it, and announced the winners of the launch giveaway. They also tweeted their final #BlackWizardHistory creator shoutout of Black Girl Art Show and spotlighted louisaonome_. They shared 'Understanding' by yanawroteit and 'Greenwood Academy Part 7' by BinkRamos, reminded fans can "Support Black Girls Create and #BlackWizardHistory as we bring you content uplifting and increasing Black Women in media and critical fandom", linked to merch, and reminded fans can sign-up to receive their newsletter.
• thegaylyprophet linked to merch.
• TheHPAlliance is recruiting volunteers who "have a passion for data and helping a team grow". They tweeted: "Longtime volunteer and friend of the HPA, Beverly, had major surgery yesterday and now faces hefty medical bills. You can help support Beverly's recovery here (and, of course, by pushing for Medicare for All)" and linked to their healing retreats and sign-up for their Wizard Activist School
• usquidditch tweeted about QuidCon 2021, which "will feature 40+ panels and webinars on everything you've ever wondered about quidditch." (With link to buy tickets).
• TonksNtheAurors tweeted about an upcoming vitual wizard rock show on 13 March.
• TotallyKnuts reminded fans can access bonus content by supporting TK through Patreon and asked: "Serious question: If I were to stream on Twitch while writing songs, would anyone be interested in watching that?"
• SpeakBeasty announced an upcoming bonus ep featuring WZRDRadioPod and posted an announcement.
• hpsacredtext tweeted about upcoming class, 'Harry Potter & Wizard Supremacy: Exploring Supremacy in the Wizarding World and Our Own' taught by naomiwestwater and about their upcoming final episode 25 March. They signal boosted their new podcast, The Real Question and tweeted: "a Master Post of Everything Going On At Not Sorry Right Now!"
• ohwitchplease tweeted: "Hey witches! Hannah is giving a free online talk next Thursday, March 4 on podcasting as public pedagogy that you might be interested in. Register to hear her try to figure out what exactly the difference is between a podcast and a classroom!" They also solicited fan input on introducing enamel pins for Patreon supporters and eventually merch.
• wizrocklopedia shared a new Into The Pensieve, 'House Show at the Other Malfoy Manor, Part 1', by wrockermom, a new Wrock Talk, 'Interview with Ash of Aguamenti', by Paul Thomas, and a new Wrock Wreview, 'A Tale We’ll Tell Of What Hath Been…', by TK Lawrence.
• hinkypunx reminded about their live set on 28 February on thegeekbeat.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 269.
• sshp_prophet posted new editions 14-20 February and 21-27 February.
• hpwlwbigbang sign-ups still open.
• fandomtrumpshate announced all high bidders have been notified.
• drarrystrugglefest announced Drarry Strugglefest 2021.
• ron_draco_fest posted an important announcement about posting/due dates.

Prompt Challenges:
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted Monthly Wolfstar Drabble Challenge 2021 Prompt #2.
• dracoharry100 posted Challenge #655.
• neville100 posted Prompt 455: Blossom.
• hppoppunkfest posted the 1-31 March 'set list'.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted Wolfstar Love Letter Challenge 2021 Masterlist.
• rsfiresidetales posted Week One Round Up and Week Two Round Up.

Fandom Recs:
• mywitch recced 1 Snarry fic.
• hogwartsfirebolt posted a rec list 'FAVORITE FICS I READ IN 2020 PART TWO'.
• goodboylupin posted 'February Fic Recs - Wolfstar'.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of Amortentia HD fics and another of Odd Jobs HD fics.

Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Jennifer Duggan
• Five Things Koteneko Said

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 268 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Hagrid finished his magical education?' with maggiebrevig.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 524, 'A Messy B* Who Loves Drama'.
• FWHPodcast posted a new ep.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.04 'The Leaky Cauldron'.
• BeyondTheVeilMN posted Chapter 4, 'No Think, Just Ice Cream'.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 183, 'For Love of Laura'.
• WhyNotWizards posted 'Book Two, Chapter Three: New Old Friends'.
• AlohomoraMN posted ep 316, 'GoF 26 Revisit - This is Traumatizing!'
• realweirdsister posted 'Scabbers: Character Study'.

Essay/Meta:
• Minerva McGonagall and the Sorcerer’s Stone

General Fandom News:
• Potterhead Running Club Announces Chocolate Jog 7K
• Events Roundup: Virtual Tours, Q&A with Mark Williams, and Trivia for Days

Have a Laugh:
• CC #440: Week of February 7, 2021

Nifty:
• The Philosopher’s Scone: Glasgow Café to Offer “Harry Potter”-Themed Afternoon Tea Menu
• Potter DIY: Make Your Own “Potter” Sleep Mask
• Two Brothers Re-Create Scene from “Harry Potter” for World Book Day Competition
• The Wand Chooses the Wizard: Connecticut’s Real-Life Ollivanders
• Queer Ships in the Potterverse That Are Bound to Steal Your Heart
• Father and Son Construct a Hogwarts Castle Made Out of Sweets

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 20 February

2021-02-21T08:24:14Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• 'Harry Potter' actress Evanna Lynch to release first book, a memoir, this September
• “Harry Potter” Actors Pam Ferris and Toby Jones Cast in New Audio Play “Angela”
• Freddie Stroma Talks “The Crew,” Self-Care, and the Last Thing He Bought Online
• Bill Nighy to Narrate Upcoming Series “Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty”
• Winners Announced: Tom Felton Hosts BIFA 2020
• Second Part of Evanna Lynch’s “Normal Not Normal” Interview Released
• Dame Maggie Smith to Appear in Conversation for Streaming Event
• M. Night Shyamalan Interviews Rupert Grint on “Servant”
• Evanna Lynch to Speak at SHINE Festival to Empower Young Irish Women
• Jim Broadbent to Lead the Cast of “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” Based on Best-Selling Novel

Resources:
• TheHPAlliance tweeted a thread beginning: "Hey all, J’Neia of House of Black Pod is stuck in the Texas storm without clean water and adequate food. Her cashapp is $JNeiaS. If you love her pod, or you’re just looking to help people in TX, your support will make a huge difference!" This thread includes the following quote: "Direct giving cannot fix disasters at the level we’re seeing, so we must continue to push lawmakers at every level to enact policies that protect people and the environment. But also immediate aid is needed right now. Share some Texas mutual aid funds and/or direct asks here :Downwards arrow:" and links to mutual aid resources. See their TL for further mutual aid links, including MaryBadThings's thread and ElenaHung202's retweet of disasterstrat's tweet: "Attention! People with disabilities in disaster impacted areas -If you need help, please reach out to our Disability & Disaster Hotline: 800-626-4959 or info@disasterstrategies.org #DisabLedDisasterRelief". They also shared dcbigjohn's retweet of sravits's "thread with a few ways people can help the growing homeless population in New Orleans" and shared their Black Panther toolkit.
• HouseOfBlackPod retweeted _taylorquinn's tweet: "Do you have clean snow? Put it in the tub. Use it for toilets once it melts and boil it before using it for cooking or cleaning. Do leave faucets dripping. Say warm. Keep cracks and natural openings in doors and windows covered with towels."
• podtrificus retweeted CherryGryffon's thread of emergency tips for those without power and heating.
• jackisnotabird retweeted hey_melly's TX Mutual Aid Directory.
• hpsacredtext retweeted AMReese07's link to "a working document of mutual aid efforts in major metro areas in Texas. also links to orgs to support but check with them first. some aren't taking donations."
• grace_kendall retweeted Communica1st's link to their "self-funded short by and with real nonspeaking autistic people", 'LISTEN'. They also retweeted diversebooks's link to 'How to Make Anti-Racism More Than a Performance' and enbymag's tweet: "PAID OPP: ENBY Magazine is OPEN for pitches and submissions for our double issue, themed Mind & Body, as well as rolling submissions for our digital platform. Read our guide first (link below) :Winking face: and we'll see your work in our new inbox - submissions@enbymag.ca #nonbinary".
• usquidditch tweeted a thread about anti-trans bills in Utah including a statement and a template for Utah residents "to contact your state senator as well as the governor’s office to voice your opposition."
• whompingwillows retweeted UMAW_'s tweet: "Join us March 15th for our worldwide Justice at Spotify Day of Action. We will be holding demonstrations at Spotify offices across the world to deliver our demands. Please register so we can connect you with the action closest to you! http://bit.ly/SpotifyAction".

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate shouted out blackgirlgamers and highlighted February Black Women Creators beingabookwyrm and RavynnKaMia, hosts of DreamingITDpod. They linked to the first episode of #ThingsWeImagine and also reminded fans can still pre-order 'These Bewitching Bonds' and enter their giveaway by 25 February @ 11:59PM PST and tweeted about the upcoming launch on 27 February @ 5:00PM PST. They reminded they're hosting a Flash Fic Day with the theme 'Magical Schools' on 21 February, linked to merch, and tweeted: "Enjoying #BlackWizardHistory? Consider becoming a Patronus, your support helps us to grow, put on events like this and create digital content and community. Any support helps!" They also shared a new newsletter and reminded fans can sign-up to receive their newsletter, and shared 'Fake Dating and Unbreakable Vows' by stephsfrancis and 'Greenwood Academy Part 6' by BinkRamos.
• HouseOfBlackPod tweeted: "Hi family! Just letting you guys know that I have no power or hot water for almost a day now and that doesnt seem like itll be changing anytime soon so there will be no new episode this week. Please stay safe and warm!" with a subsequent update and another.
• UNspoiledShow tweeted "Hey everyone just wanted to let you know about some issues that might come up with the posting of episodes this week due to the weather. :Purple heart::Purple heart:" (with a link to an Instagram post).
• TheHPAlliance linked to merch and sign-up for their Fan to Hero certificate. They also tweeted "The HPA is looking someone passionate about social justice and fandom to join our ranks as a creator coordinator!" and retweeted diversebooks's tweet: "Submit your questions for the #WalterAwards21 Symposium, which airs on March 12 @ 1pm ET! Here's your chance to ask our 2021 Walter Award honorees questions about craft, their books, and more."
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 268.
• usquidditch tweeted: "Join us for a night of fun, trivia, and hanging out as we celebrate Black History Month. We encourage Black players/refs/snitches/etc. to join us, but all are welcome to attend." (With sign-up link). They also announced the schedule for QuidCon 2021 and that tickets are on sale and linked to "a book club style" interview with Anna Meriano about 'This is How We Fly'.
• fandomtrumpshate announced FTH 2021 Browsing Week Is Now Open and posted about a tagging issue.
• AccioPolitics tweeted about their new Facebook group, available to fans who pledge on Patreon at any level.
• wizrocklopedia shared 'Everybody Needs Love!' by Avery, Archive Release, 'Be My Wrocking Valentine!'' by Sagan, and a new Wrock Wreview, 'Unicorn Blood' by TK Lawrence.
• grace_kendall encouraged fans to support WZRDRadioPod's Patreon: "It's one of the most innovative programs I've seen, covering podcast needs + using surplus funds to support #YesAllWitches grants + supporting community in cool ways. A brilliant use of $2/month."
• WZRDRadioPod tweeted: "Lena Gabrielle is taking requests over on FB for the @thegeekbeat radio show on the 28th. If you want to get yours in before the Slytherspouse and I use up all the request slots, better hurry over!"
• PediaCompClub revealed another contributor to the comp: TonksNtheAurors and tweeted that the deadline to sign-up for the 2021 comp club is 31 December 2021.
• hpsacredtext linked to sign-up for their 10-week Order of the Phoenix class.
• hinkypunx announced an upcoming live set on 28 February on thegeekbeat.
• hptriadfest closed claiming and posted that works are due 14 March.
• lunalovegoodfest linked to the fest collection.
• hd_prophet posted the megalist and info.
• rsfiresidetales is now posting.
• snape_potter opened sign-ups for Snarry-a-Thon21.
• hpdaddyfest posted 2021 Submission Guidelines.
• hpdarkarts opened the 2021 collection.
• hpwlwbigbang posted 2021 fest rules and opened sign-ups for authors.
• kimaracretak posted rules and FAQ for Bring Her Bleeding Heart to Me, a dark femslash commentfic meme for Femslash February.

Prompt Challenges:
• hp-coffeehouse posted the February prompt.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• gameofdrarry posted Wizards Hearts Masterlist.

Fandom Recs:
• the-starryknight shared a Try Something Tuesday Multi-Media Rec List.
• teacup-tai recced 1 Hermione/Millicent fic.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape and Hagrid art and 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 2 works from hpvalensmut.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of soulmates HD fics and rec list of rivals HD fics.
• melodyssister recced 1 Severus & Harry fic.

Archive News:
• The OTW is Recruiting for AO3 Documentation Staff, Graphic Designers, Policy & Abuse Staff, Strategic Planning Staff, and Translation Volunteers

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 267 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Dobby wasn’t killed by Bellatrix Lestrange?' with lzcrowder.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 523, 'Even Dementors like Cancun'.
• GobletOfWinePod posted 'Umbridge's Femininity' with Robyn and Bayana from blkgirlscreate.
• WZRDRadioPod posted a new ep featuring thelovegoodz as well as music by TheOGLuna and RotfangBand.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.3, 'The Knight Bus'.
• RetroFanfic posted ep 107: Harry Potter, 'Lily Potter and the Worst Holiday' with fanaticalfics.
• FanaticalFics linked to 'Story Time: The Unexpected Job Haunt/Of Tea Leaves and Love Tales'.
• Spectrumpeople posted a new ep, 'Half-Blood Prince: Chapters 11-20'.
• PuffCastPod posted ep 25, 'Puffs the Play: Act One'.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 182, 'Grimmwald'.
• ohwitchplease posted Book 2, Ep 6, 'Print Culture'.
• realweirdsister posted 'Crookshanks: Character Study'.

General Fandom News:
• Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh Play Quidditch in Slovenia

Nifty:
• School in the UK Creates Diagon Alley from “Harry Potter”
• Five Times the Hogwarts Library Helped Hermione Save the Day

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 13 February

2021-02-14T08:20:32Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Jason Isaacs Narrates New Holocaust Documentary for British Students
• Gary Oldman Chats About Challenges and Advantages in His New Film, “Mank”
• Evanna Lynch Discusses Awkwardly Transitioning from Fangirl to Celebrity in “Normal Not Normal” Podcast

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – Actors and Stage:
• “Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts” Musical Production Coming to Melbourne This March

Resources:
• TheHPAlliance retweeted samklew's link to 'Police won’t end anti-Asian violence. Community will.' (With links to resources to help take concrete actions). They also retweeted ashes_will_fly's link to a TikTok about the Indian Farmers Protest and NPR's tweet about mask best practices, and linked to enroll in their Wizard Activist School.
• grace_kendall linked to The eighth annual international Gender Census.
• jackisnotabird retweeted chasestrangio's thread beginning: "Are you in North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi or Alabama? If so, your state is currently advancing anti-trans bills and we need your help to stop them!"

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate reminded that the BGC Anthology, 'These Bewitching Bonds', is out 26 February and fans can still pre-order. They also revealed the cover and and announced a give away. They linked to 'Greenwood Academy Part 5' by BinkRamos, linked to merch, and hosted a #BlackWizardHistory Twitter Chat on 13 February--check out their TL for the Q&A conversation.
• fandomtrumpshate announced the fandom COVID memorial.
• HPANA tweeted: "Please, don't buy any "20th anniversary" Harry Potter merchandise or re-releases that are sure to come out later this year... Enriching a transphobe further is not the move to make in 2021."
• PediaCompClub revealed another contributor to the comp: Luna (not) Lovegood (TheOGLuna).
• TheHPAlliance linked to merch and tweeted that they're looking for "a Donor Management Team Member and other magical volunteers." They also tweeted about the 5th anniversary of their Newburgh Free Library's HPA Chapter, shared a new This Week in Wizard Activism newsletter, and linked to Project For Awesome voting for the HPA, UpliftTogether, tswgo, and shesthefirst. Check out their TL for P4A2021 videos.
• AnnaMisboring is doing a giveaway of a signed copy of 'This Is How We Fly'.
• usquidditch tweeted about their first video game tournament in March and April.
• hpsacredtext tweeted about their upcoming final ep with SixthandI.
• wizrocklopedia shared a new Wrock Talk with weirdosareout and Wrock Wreview, 'I Ate My Frog (Again)'.
• SwishFlickCast reminded fans can access bonus eps by becoming a Patreon supporter.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 267.
• hd_prophet posted another update about the future of the community.
• lubricus announced the con has been postponed.
• potterfests posted a list of Multi-pairing Ongoing Challenges.
• harrydracompreg opened claiming.
• sshp_prophet posted a new issue 7-13 February.
• rsfiresidetales begins posting 15 February.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• snapecase posted 2021 Reveals.

Essay/Meta:
• promawhatup tweeted: "Dear HP fans, I must unburden myself: Parvati (PAR-vuh-tee) Padma (PUD-ma) TOO LONG HAVE I BEEN SILENT; now spread the good word" and shared an accompanying video.
• AnaMardoll tweeted a thread beginning: "The issue with folks wanting to still be fans of Whedon's works or JKR's works isn't that you can't enjoy problematic things, but that a lot of folks still want to be fans of harmful things as part of their *public identity* without giving space for people to be wary of them."

Fandom Recs:
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of bedsharing HD fics.
• smirkingcat recced 3 pieces of Severus/Sirius art.

Archive News:
• Feedback Fest 2021

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 266 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Hermione believed Harry about Draco Malfoy?' with EliyannahDirect.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 522, 'The Politics of Personal Narratives' with Schubes17.
• bbtalkspodcast posted 'Relaciones Tóxicas'.
• FWHPodcast posted a new ep.
• WhyNotWizards posted 'Book Two, Chapter Two: The Escape'.

Nifty:
• Why Arthur Weasley Is the Man of My Dreams
• Our Favorite Single Ladies in the “Harry Potter” Series

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The Daily Snitch: Tuesday 9 February

2021-02-10T08:09:09Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Warwick Davis Opens Up About His Life, Lockdown, and Upcoming Series “Willow”
• Rupert Grint Talks “Servant” with Other Actors from the Series
• My Grandfather Will Hear About This: Tom Felton Watches “Sorcerer’s Stone” on Instagram Live
• Evanna Lynch Discusses Dumbledore’s Nonexistent Funeral on “Normal Not Normal” Podcast
• Send a Howler: Rupert Grint Hasn’t Seen Any “Potter” Movies Past “Prisoner of Azkaban”
• Castium Revelio: “Creation Stories”
• Social Media Roundup: Everything Is Coming Up Weasley
• PBS to Air Documentary “My Grandparents’ War” in April with Helena Bonham Carter Headlining Premiere

Resources:
• TheHPAlliance linked to the Trayvon Martin Foundation and encouraged fans to "Support his family and friends' work to build racial equality and social justice".
• TonksNtheAurors retweeted _IllumiNatives's tweet about the negative impacts of racist mascots on Native peoples and Native youth, which includes a petition.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate tweeted about events for #BlackWizardHistory: Twitter Chat, 'Magic in Community', on 13 Feb @ 5:00pm PST, which will feature some contributors to the upcoming BGC Anthology, #QuickQuills writing sprint on 19 Feb @ 6:00pm PST, and Flash Fic Day on 21 Feb with the theme 'magical schools'. They also reminded that they are paying every writer whose work is included in the forthcoming BGC Anthology, and that fans can help with that by sponsoring an author. Fans can also pre-order and tip BGC. They posted a thread revealing contributors to the Anthology and its title, 'THESE BEWITCHING BONDS '. They linked to 'Black History Month and the Magic of Cultural Retention' by talespinningDJ and to #HogwartsBSU works: 'The Houses of Zabini II' by Talia_Franks and 'The Initiation' by BinkRamos. They reminded fans can support BGC by becoming a patron or with a donation, linked to merch, and shared a new newsletter.
• AccioPolitics tweeted a teaser about an upcoming guest.
• TotallyKnuts tweeted: "February 14? You mean the day that I release a wrock comp about cats done by nonbinary wizard rockers? Don't mind if I do!"
• HPANA tweeted about not buying the new illustrated edition of CoS "since JK Rowling's transphobia is rewarded by book sales (one of the only licenses she didn't sell to Warner Bros — publishing rights)."
• TheHPAlliance shared a new This Week in Wizard Activism newsletter.
• PediaCompClub revealed more contributors to the comp: [1], ludobagwrock and [2], Gred and Forge.
• wizrocklopedia shared 'Wrock The Reread – The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 12: The Mirror of Erised', posted a new Archive Release, 'Into the Pensieve', and a new Wrock Wreview of 'Guides Not Gatekeepers'.
• FWHPodcast is looking for volunteers with site maintenance (who'll have a chance to win a podcast t-shirt).
• usquidditch tweeted Grant Program Updates, a Februrary Staff Update, and linked to a fundraiser: "Two members of our quidditch family are needing help recovering from a fire. We as a quidditch family always come together when help is needed; and in this moment of need we ask you to consider helping with a share of this post or a donation."
• wzrdsinspacemag tweeted: "Where are our booktubers, bookstagramers, reviewers, and what nots who want to take a deep dive into Wizards in Space 06? Look at this gorgeous book! DM us!"
• whompingwillows tweeted: "Hey friends!! Just bumping this call for music video stars! I’m going to be reaching out to interested parties in about a week to begin coordinating, so please complete the form soon if you haven’t already."
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 266.
• maraudersaupril2021 opened claiming.
• snape_potter posted a new newsletter 24 January - 6 February.
• dracotops-harry posted DTH fest policy.
• daily-deviant posted a mod update.
• gameofdrarry opened sign-ups for Owlery Exchange: Love Conquers All Edition.
• hp-shoreofangst opened prompting.
• hp-sweethearts posted about Treat Time.
• harrydracompreg posted 2021 Fest Info.
• hpdarkarts has opened the 2021 collection.
• femslash_today posted a new edition 1-7 February.
• hd_prophet posted a new issue 8 February, which includes an update about the future of the community.
• liquidluckdrabble is now on DW.
• firewhiskeyfic announced the Awkward First Date Edition 12 February.
• ron-draco-fest posted a reminder that submissions are due 15 February.
• hp_daddyfest has opened prompting until 14 February.
• hp-goldenage reminded submissions are due 15 February.
• hpwlwbigbang posted a preliminary fest schedule for 2021.

Fandom Recs:
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of bodyswap HD fics, one of Modern AU/Non-Magical HD fics, and another of Alpha/Beta/Omega HD fics.
• toblass recced 2 pieces of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 HD fic.

Archive News:
• January 2021 Newsletter, Volume 153
• What We’re Doing for #IFD2021

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 265 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Hermione kept dating Viktor Krum?' with jessie_detroit.
• HouseOfBlackPod posted 'I Just Think It’s Funny How...'
• AccioPolitics posted ep 521.5, 'A Calender can be Political - Being Jewish in a Majority Christian Culture' and a new “Girl Who Lived” for Patreon supporters "discussing the implications of a female Lockhart, who we’ve aptly named Gilda."
• FWHPodcast posted a new ep.
• PuffCastPod posted ep 24 with fanaticalfics.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 180, 'Geraniums' and ep 181, 'Snape Is Like An Onion'.
• Potterversity posted ep 5, 'Uncle Vernon'.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.2, 'Aunt Marge's Big Mistake'.
• BeyondTheVeilMN posted CoS Chapter 3, 'Privet Drive Escape Room'.

Essay/Meta:
• The Secret Flaws of Severus Snape – Part 3

Have a Laugh:
• PotterlessPod retweeted ACasso's link to a silly TikTok by Miriam Margolyes (who plays Prof. Sprout in the HP films).
• CC #439: Week of January 24, 2021

Nifty:
• Lectern Made from Wood Salvaged from Filming Location of Malfoy Manor Discovered in Collection of Antiques
• How to Make Magical Hot Chocolate Bombs

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The Daily Snitch: Tuesday 2 February

2021-02-03T10:03:19Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Tom Felton and Samantha Morton to Star in New Film “Save the Cinema”
• Tom Felton Will Be Hosting the British Independent Film Awards Online Ceremony

Resources:
• blkgirlscreate retweeted AlishaChamat's '#SayHerName: Why We Use It & Who It’s For'.
• TheHPAlliance shared a link where fans can help RAICESTEXAS "demand action from Congress on immigration reform! Contact your senators and ask them to support a course to citizenship for 11 million people." They also linked to "resources on how to form your own Dumbledore's Army with #WizardActivistSchool", retweeted ColorOfChange's "Black Business Green Book" with "a directory of Black businesses for you to support and resources to help you join the fight to get Black entrepreneurs the protections & relief they are owed." And linked to RadicalInProg's guides to "topics like intersectionality, antiracism, and connected movements".
• ExogeologyRocks retweeted britcastle's 'For Hearing People Tips for being a good ally of the ASL Deaf community' infographic.
• HPANA retweeted TrevorProject's link to 'As the pandemic puts strain on LGBTQ youth mental health, here's some advice'.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate shared a sneak peak thread of their #BlackWizardHistory calendar and events and fans should follow them and and check out their TL for all of their #BlackWizardHistory posts. They tweeted about their partnership with ForAllNerds on 'Things We Imagine: A Journey through Blackness in Fantasy', a YouTube interview series beginning 20 February, tweeted about their featured creators for February, BeingABookwyrm and RavynnKaMia, hosts of DreamingITDpod, tweeted a #BlackWizardHistory month creator shout of DreamingITDpod and asked: "Let us know your favorite Black women who talk about books or your favorite Black woman led podcast!" And fans should check out their TL for responses. They reminded that they are paying every writer whose work is included in the forthcoming BGC Anthology, and that fans can help with that by sponsoring an author. Fans can also pre-order and tip BGC. They signal boosted a forthcoming fanfic podcast hosted by talia_franks, 'Into the Archives' (ArchivesPod), retweeted: "Our very own Connie is doing BIG THINGS and looking good doing it! WE LOVE TO SEE THIS KIND OF STUFF AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE :Dizzy symbol::Glowing star::Medium star:" about ConStar24's tweet: "Monday I'll be starting as the corporate social media manager at Scholastic! Here's me as one of my fave Scholastic characters Ms Frizzle, ready for a new adventure. Excited to get to know the team there and officially say I work in publishing!" They linked to Chapter 7 of 'Foreign Exchange' by IsaiahCaston2, reminded fans can contribute financially to BGC and access perks by becoming a Patronus, shared new newsletters: [1] and [2] and reminded fans can sign-up to receive the newsletter, and retweeted pinatadirector's tweet featuring "Six YA books to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth2021 and all the months after."
• AccioPolitics posted a thread about #BlackHistoryMonth, including a reminder: "February and other months designated to different races and ethnicities shouldn’t be the only time we seek to understand and listen to people beyond our self-identified race and ethnicity."
• HowAirplanesFly posted 'The Self-Care' EP on bandcamp with a platform-exclusive song.
• jackisnotabird retweeted jasmineinskye's list of books by trans authors.
• hptransfest still has claiming open.
• TheHPAlliance linked to merch, shared the link to revist their Joy Embodied Healing Retreats with Sonni, tweeted that they're looking for "an Email Analyst, Donor Management Team Member, as well as a Small Business and Creator Coordinator." And they announced an open feedback session 5 February @ 8:30pm EST for fans to share input on "what happens to the HPA next".
• pitchandprose tweeted: "Hi! We’re looking for a CPA to help us comply with laws and such! Want to do our taxes and possibly become our occasional accountant? Get in touch: matt@pitchandprose.com Women/gender-diverse people of color highly encouraged to apply!"
• TotallyKnuts tweeted that Patreon supporters for February will "get to listen to a brand new wrock album before it's publicly released".
• creeveycrisis tweeted: "Maybe from here on out any new wizard rock lyrics I write will be completely inspired by fanfic, because screw JKR."
• HPANA tweeted: "More high-profile transphobes booted off Twitter today.:Party popper: When will JK Rowling be kicked off? #JKR is responsible for a brand new wave of home grown transphobia, which has demonstrably hurt many people & devolved civil discourse on this platform. Hold her accountable." They also tweeted 2 threads about boycotting anything that will give money to HP author: [1], [2].
• PotterlessPod reminded fans can access bloopers and other content by supporting their Patreon.
• WhyNotWizards announced they've hit 1000 DLs.
• wizrocklopedia shared 'Wrock The Reread – The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 11: Quidditch' and new Wrock Reviews featuring Split Seven Ways' side project, Malfoy Manor, and the 'What Is Right And What Is Easy' EP and A Change is Gonna Come by TK Lawrence. Two new Creevey Tuesdays feature The Gringotts Grrls! and Nimbus 9Million,
and February's Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam theme is "games".
• usquidditch tweeted a thread on the "Official announcement regarding the cancellation of 2021 US Quidditch Cup" and announced Salt Lake City will be the host city for the next USQC.
• wzrdsinspacemag announced an Issue 06 release celebration on 5 March @ 7:00pm EST.
• WZRDRadioPod tweeted: "who's got events coming up in February? Tell me what I should share in the next episode!"
• PediaCompClub revealed more contributors to the comp [1], PussycatDolores, [2], Dots & Lines (ExogeologyRocks), and [3], mugglesnuggles.
• whompingwillows tweeted about sharing rough mixes with Patrons of all tiers.
• hpsacredtext announced an upcoming Mamma Mia watch along for Patrons on 14 February and that they are looking for transcription volunteers.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 265.
• snowflake_challenge now posting and they posted Friending Meme.
• hd_prophet posted new issues 24 January, 31 January.
• femmefest opened sign-ups and linked to a preview of the sign-ups so far.
• hd-wireless opened claiming.
• wolfstar-bigbang opened sign-ups.
• hpkinkuary announced hp kinkuary 2021.
• otw-fanlore posted about Femslash February.
• dracotops-harry opened claiming.
• hpdarkarts announced the fest is returning this year.
• hprarepairfest opened claiming.
• lcdrarry opened sign-ups.
• hptriadfest reminded claiming is still open until 14 February.
• hp-scarryfest opened claiming.
• dralbusfest announced the 2021 fest and posted a fest overview.
• hp-bunintheoven opened claiming.
• snape-potter opened prompting for Snarry-a-Thon.
• hp_sweethearts announced Valentine's Day Double Drabble Exchange and there's still a few days to sign up.

Prompt Challenges:
• liquidluckdrabblechallenge posted Drabble Challenge Rules & Guidelines.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges posted Monthly Wolfstar Drabble Challenge Prompt #1: "Shadows" and announced Wolfstar Love Letter Challenge 2021 and posted rules & guidelines.
• hp-bunintheoven posted about February prompts.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• gameofdrarry posted the Drarropoly 2020 Prompt Masterlist.

Essay/Meta:
• Who Actually Gets to “Escape” Into Fandom? by Stitch.
• thegaylyprophet retweeted monidoesstuff's link to 'How Harry Potter Fans Are Coping With J.K. Rowling', which mentions thegaylyprophet's work.
• What Is a Legacy?: Franchise or Fandom

Fandom Recs:
• hptransfest linked to a number of trans!harry and/or trans!draco rec lists.
• gameofdrarry shared a rec list of cursed object HD fics and another of Quidditch Player!Harry HD fics.
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic with art.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Gilderoy Lockhart and Lucius Malfoy fic.

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 264 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Marietta never turned in Dumbledore’s Army?' with promawhatup and LiviDol.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 521, 'Privilege & Prespective and our Love of Alliteration'.
• UNspoiledShow posted 'Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Badboy Parasaurolophus- Chapters 6-8' and 'Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Badboy Parasaurolophus- Chapters 9-14'.
• thegaylyprophet posted year 2 retrospective, 'Gay Famous on the Internet: Two Years of Hashtag Ruthlessness'.
• ohwitchplease posted Book 2, ep 5, 'Celebrity Studies'.
• Spectrumpeople posted a new ep.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 161, 'Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy' with El_Silvero and ep 162, 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Movie (Part 1)' with LizzieSudlow.
• WhyNotWizards posted ep 15, 'Book Two, Chapter One - The Obsidian Pedestal'.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 179, 'Spiders In Boxes'.
• AlohomoraMN posted ep 314, 'OotP 28 Revisit – Fresh Horror'.
• FWHPodcast posted a new ep.
• podtrificus posted ep 3.1, 'Owlpost'.
• BeyondTheVeilMN posted CoS Chapter 1, 'It's Called Seasoning, Petunia' and CoS Chapter 2, 'We Want Gay Ghosts'.
• WZRDRadioPod posted ep 20, 'Us Versus Them'.

General Fandom News:
• QuidditchUK Makes Plans for 2021

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The Daily Snitch: Sunday 24 January

2021-01-25T08:20:41Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Jason Isaacs Chats About the Magical Child’s Play of Physical Stunts
• Matthew Lewis Talks About Getting Romantic in a New Reboot of “All Creatures Great and Small”
• Matthew Lewis Talks “Baby Done,” Growing Up, and Acting in the 20 Years Since His Debut as Neville Longbottom
• Gary Oldman Honored with Palm Springs International Film Festival Chairman’s Award for Lead Role in “Mank”
• Ralph Fiennes on His Latest Film, “The Dig”
• Social Media Roundup: Moving Forward

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Eddie Redmayne Talks with Jamie Dornan About What It’s Like to Film Upcoming “Fantastic Beasts” Movie

Resources:
• blkgirlscreate retweeted forbookssake's tweet about their collaboration with CipherPress, 'NEW QUEER VOICES'--they're "looking for adult fiction and non-fiction from trans and gender non-conforming writers, queer writers of colour, and queer working-class writers." They also retweeted nilaffle's tweet: "Hello! I'm offering a six-month mentorship aimed at helping you put a graphic novel pitch together! If you feel ready to develop a GN but need a guiding hand, this is for you! I'm prioritizing applications from Black and Indigenous artists." (With Link to application).
• TheHPAlliance linked to a resource "to find and support Black-led orgs fighting for voting rights where you live", an article, '21 Signs You or Your Organization May Be the White Moderate Dr. King Warned About', and another, 'Amanda Gorman Captures the Moment, in Verse', retweeted shesthefirst's link to 'Lesson Plan: Discuss 22-year-old Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb”,' and linked to their own 'Beginner's Guide To Politics' to help readers "hold our new leaders accountable and get engaged in political spheres." They also retweeted LaurakBuzz's tweet: "Hi all. I'm looking to hire a trans / non binary artist in the coming months to work on illustrating a children's book about dysphoria, personified as a monster. If you'd be interested, I'd love a link to your portfolio, and info about your page rates etc."
• wzrdsinspacemag retweeted Ghostalservice's link to pre-order Amanda Gorman's book.
• jackisnotabird linked to "a special youth version of the #Inauguration coverage you can watch with segments from PBS & Nickelodeon, commentary from historians & student reporters, and all hosted by Keke Palmer." and retweeted 4TheCulture____'s link to Amanda Gorman's full poem.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate reminded that they are paying every writer whose work is included in the forthcoming BGC Anthology, and that fans can help with that by sponsoring an author. Fans can also pre-order and tip BGC. They tweeted: "Support Black Girls Create as we aim to encourage fans to celebrate and critique pop culture while also advocating for and contributing to the increased media representation of Black women specifically, and people of color in general." and: "February is just around the corner! Make sure to watch out for a month of magical content, challenges and conversations. #BlackWizardHistory 2021 countdown has begun!" They also shared a new newsletter, reminded fans can sign-up to receive the newsletter, and linked to a number of #HogwartsBSU series and stories: 'The Oracle: Victory Day Tribute Issue', by porsheuh, 'Beneath the Surface', by yanawroteit, 'Almost Enough: A TATWICB AU', by deliaistyping, 'A Reason to Fight', by AmaniHerron, and Chapter 7 of 'Foreign Exchange', by IsaiahCaston2, and linked to merch.
• TheHPAlliance reminded fans can join their mailing list, tweeted about volunteer opportunities, and tweeted: "One of our Chapters had an amazing book drive for a youth justice center! A nice note from the Chapter Organizer: “Even though it’s been a busy year, it’s still been great to have a project and be able to help others, and the HPA makes that so easy.""
• HowAirplanesFly tweeted a video with the caption: "A little bit of the song writing process. It never goes the way I expect, but the song knows what it needs to be. Working on one for Hagrid."
• HouseOfBlackPod tweeted: "If any of you would like to help me get stuff for my classroom at my new school I’m teaching at" (with link).
• hptransfest still has claiming open.
• fandomtrumpshate posted Supported organizations for 2021.
• hpsacredtext tweeted: "If you've lost someone and would like us to hold space for them, you can submit their name and a few words about them here" (with link).
• wizrocklopedia shared the newest rock review, which features Ashley Hamel's album, 'WZRD' and this week's Creevey Tuesday features Harry and the Potters from the 2011 Quidditch World Cup.
• PediaCompClub revealed art for three of the musicians announced for the comp so far: [1], Madam_Pince, [2], AveryMarsMusic, and [3], aguamentiwrock.
• ludobagwrock dropped 'Looking Through'.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 264.
• hd_prophet posted a new issue 17 January.
• dracotops-harry linked to the prompt list and reminded prompting is open until 29 January.
• snowflake_challenge posted Challenge #10, Challenge #11, and Challenge #12.
• hpwlwbigbang announced the fest will return this year.
• snape_potter posted a graphic of upcoming events.
• regulusblackfest still has prompting open.
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 17-23 January.
• femmefest opened sign-ups.

Fandom Recs:
• OuterRimReadPod recced HouseOfBlackPod.
• gameofdrarry posted a rec list of HD fics about memory loss.
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.
• human_veil recced 1 Snape/Shacklebolt fic.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Severus/Sirius/Remus fic.

Archive News:
• Fanlore Celebrates One Million Edits

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 263 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Harry and Hermione started dating in Goblet of Fire?' with Dr. Kishana Taylor, Ph.D (KYT_ThatsME).
• UNspoiledShow posted the second ep of 'Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Badboy Parasaurolophus' and the third.
• ohwitchplease posted Book 2, ep 4, 'Disability Studies' with jesbattis, Ph.D.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 160, 'Puffs Part 6'.
• WhyNotWizards posted a bonus ep.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 178, 'Thoughts, Feelings, and Megans'.
• AccioPolitics posted ep 519, 'Malfoy's Etsy Shop' with spielerman and ep 520, 'The Nuances of Giant History and Culture'.
• AlohomoraMN posted ep 313.

Essay/Meta:
• The Secret Flaws of Severus Snape – Part 2
• Why Scorbus Should Have Been Canon
• How Getting Sorted into Slytherin Helped Me Be More Ambitious

General Fandom News:
• IQA Board of Trustees Looking for New Members

Have a Laugh:
• CC #438: Week of January 10, 2021

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The Daily Snitch: Sunday 17 January

2021-01-18T07:25:25Z

The Daily Snitch: Sunday 10 January

2021-01-11T06:10:28Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Jude Law Talks About Getting Dark for Emotional Thriller “The Nest”
• Imelda Staunton Talks Challenges and Disclaimers as She Takes on New Role as Queen Elizabeth II
• Rupert Grint Talks New Fatherhood Perspective While Filming “Servant”
• Jack Thorne Talks “His Dark Materials” and Growing Up
• Gary Oldman Discusses Latest Role as a Notable Hollywood Screenwriter in “Mank”
• Dame Maggie Smith Recites a Holiday Classic with Prince Charles, and “Cursed Child” Cast Brings Holiday Spirit

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Zoë Kravitz Talks About the Cities that Inspired Her New Lipstick Collection

Resources:
• HouseOfBlackPod tweeted two threads about racist, white supremacist violence, double standards, and problematic "“this is not America” and “We’re better than this”" rhetoric: [1], [2]. Also see HouseOfBlackPod's feed and UNspoiledShow's, whompingwillows's, grace_kendall's, and tonksntheaurors's for many re/tweets and links addressing these issues.
• TheHPAlliance retweeted ColorOfChange's thread and ACLU's tweet about the racist lack of justice for Jacob Blake, and retweeted julie_vanderlee's link to a fundraiser for Jacob Blake and his family. They also retweeted Ms_Solutionary's tweet: "Before we all go creating a ton of orgs in underfunded southern states. Or encouraging national orgs to parachute in, I would like to encourage you all to do some research and see what organizations in your state have already started mobilizing black and brown voters." They linked to their "Wizard Activist School's FREE classes on Effective Goal Setting and Finding Your Personal Values." And tweeted a thread on staying safe and politically active during crises.
• blkgirlscreate linked to brij_williams's YouTube channel with info about grad/post grad education.
• hpsacredtext tweeted: "We’re ecstatic about Georgia!!! Now, join us in writing to your House Representative and Senators to support statehood for DC and Puerto Rico! Both deserve full democratic representation and Congress can make it happen." They then tweeted: "Some of our Puerto Rican listeners have reached out to educate us on PR and statehood---so, statehood for DC and *self determination* for PR!"

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate closed submissions for the BGC Anthology and reminded fans can still preorder or sponsor a writer. They also shared a new newsletter, reminded fans can sign-up to receive the newsletter, thanked their newest Patrons and reminded fans can support them through Patreon, tweeted: "#HogwartsBSU is a fan fiction project that asks Black Potterheads to imagine what it’s like to be Black in the Wizarding World. Read Black stories of Hogwarts, businesses in the Potterverse, and Black Wizard History, and feel free to submit your own!", shared the 6 chapters of 'Foreign Exchange' by IsaiahCaston2 and the series, 'A Journey Through the Diaspora', by ConStar24, and linked to merch.
• TheHPAlliance tweeted about their Apparating Library Book Club and reminded "Change is made by organizers. Thank them, follow them, be them!"
• hptransfest opened prompting until 15 January.
• fandomtrumpshate posted FTH 2021: the work continues.
• thegaylyprophet retweeted skrishna's tweet about a forthcoming, inclusive King Arthur anthology from VintageAnchor.
• wizrocklopedia shared 'The 2020 Wizard Rock Six Month Report: July-December, Part 3', 'Guide to Starting a Wrock Band' by Andri from Rubeus and the Hagrids, 'An Introduction to the Filk Community for Wrockers, Part 2' and 'Part 3' by Karl-Johan, and 'Wrock The Reread – The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 10: Hallowe'en'.
• PotterlessPod tweeted about what they've managed to donate thanks to Patreon supporters.
• PediaCompClub tweeted: "Subscribers are getting the first album's theme next week so if you're curious I'd hurry over to sign up!"
• TotallyKnuts announced 'Wizards Loving Wizards' is dropping 14 January.
• wzrdsinspacemag revealed the cover of Issue 6, reminded fans can still pre-order, and that backers' copies will be mailed when ready.
• BeyondTheVeilMN tweeted: "We are so excited to talk about this magical book [This Is How We Fly by Anna Meriano] with you! We have a poll up now to pick a #BookClub date that works best for you!" (With link to poll).
• percy_prefects announced Online Wizard Rock Live will take place 26-27 March.
• ExogeologyRocks tweeted about taking over the Random Wrock game and linked to Guidelines.
• hpsacredtext reminded their Book 4 class begins 12 January and that they're offering both live and asynch options. They also shared the theme for their next ep: survival.
• FART Recommendations: Nine Recent Fiction Books for All Ages
• dracotops_harry announced this year's fest and posted the schedule.
• snapebang is starting posting.
• rsfiresidetales announced an update to the schedule.
• snape_potter posted 2021 Fest Schedule.
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 27 December-2 January.
• hprarepairbingo posted a quick update.
• hd_prophet posted new issues 3 January and 4 January.
• hp_bunintheoven opened prompting.
• regulusblackfest posted this year's fest sched.
• hp-coffeehouse posted the January prompt.
• hp-sweethearts sent out assignments.
• wolfstar-bigbang posted posted the 2021 fest's timeline and FAQ.
• snowflake_challenge posted Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, and Challenge #5.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 262.

Prompt Challenges:
• hpfemslash-minifest posted the January-February prompt.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hpfemslash-minifest posted the December 2020 roundup.
• mini_fest posted the 2020 Masterlist & Reveals.
• hd_owlpost posted the Masterlist.
• rarepair_shorts posted Winter Exchange Masterlist and Festive Fun 2020 Masterlist.
• hoggywartyxmas posted Thank You and Reveals.

Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art and another.
• themightyflynn recced 1 piece of Lucius & Severus art and 1 piece of Snape art.
• teryarel recced 1 Snarry fic.

Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Cynthia and Tina Mendenhall
• OTW Signal, January 2021

Discussions:
• HPANA tweeted: "What do you think, #HarryPotter fans? Is it a coincidence that JK Rowling has lost many thousands of followers out of the blue, just as Twitter has cracked down on violations of their TOS, like targeted discrimination?"

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 261 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Percy Never Disowned the Weasleys?' with AlexLCombs.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 157, 'An Interview with Matt Cox, Writer of Puffs' (MatthewTheCox).
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 176, 'Is Mrs. Norris a House Elf?' with HHL337. They also posted ep 177, 'Every Turd Friday'.
• ohwitchplease posted book 2, ep 3, 'The Gothic'.

Essay/Meta:
• The Meaning of Life According to “Harry Potter” and “Soul”
• The Secret Flaws of Severus Snape – Part 1

Have a Laugh:
• Book Releases and Banning Rupert Grint: BBC Reporter Lizo Mzimba Recalls the Early “Potter” Years

Nifty:
• All Aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman: Reopening in April for Visits to “Harry Potter” Filming Locations
• Sculptor Creates Hogwarts Castle Out of Sand

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 2 January

2021-01-03T05:40:26Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Tom Felton’s Holiday Home Party: Top Five Moments
• James and Oliver Phelps to Launch New Podcast “Normal Not Normal”
• Social Media Roundup: Holiday Cheer!

Resources:
• TheHPAlliance linked to Leadership Skills modules from their Wizard Activist school and their Avatar at Home toolkit to help balance life during the pandemic, as well as a resource on making a voting plan for the Georgia runoffs.
• whompingwillows linked to UMAW_'s Justice at Spotify campaign and tweeted: "Spotify paid me $76 for over 27,000 streams in October. That’s $0.0028 per stream." and "Apple Music paid me $0.006 per stream over the same period—not great, but closer to what most artists would consider reasonable (1 cent per stream)."

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate announced the deadline for submitting to the Black Girls Create Anthology has been extended to 12am PST 4 January. They also tweeted about their featured creator for January, BrittanyActs.
• wzrdsinspacemag announced the Masthead for the Black Girls Create Anthology is up.
• TheHPAlliance linked to merch and the vendor room from the Yule Ball, where you can purchase merch from the performers. They also reminded you can donate to the HPA and posted some stats about their activism in 2020.
• hptransfest announced this year's fest and shared the schedule.
• AveryMarsMusic dropped The Self-Care ep.
• wizrocklopedia shared 'The 2020 Wizard Rock Six Month Report: July-December, Part 2' and the latest Creevey Tuesday features Diagon Alley.
• ludobagwrock tweeted about an upcoming album release and linked to a video of Auld Paper Bag.
• PotterlessPod tweeted about what the podcast covered in 2020.
• hatp tweeted the Yule Ball and its attendees raised ~$5000 for the HPA and reminded you can still buy merch from those who performed and donate to the HPA.
• whompingwillows tweeted a thread about the meaning of their new song, 'Revisionist History' and wrote: "I have an idea for a music video that would drive the point home. If you are trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, gender-nonconforming, or otherwise not cis, and you’d like to be in a WW video, please fill out this form" and linked to the Google Form.
• WZRDRadioPod tweeted: So many songs don't have their lyrics listed anywhere (that I can find). in 2021, everyone pick your favorite wrock song, write down the lyrics, and send them to @wrockresource. It'll take, like, 10 minutes and make life easier for your favorite(?) hostwitch." They also tweeted stats.
• PediaCompClub announced the 2021 Wizrocklopedia Compilation Club: "Four brand new albums being released throughout 2021, with exclusive songs from incredible artists. Subscribe now for a year of wizard rock!"
• KJmarst tweeted forthcoming stats about the 2021 Wizrocklopedia Compilation Club.
• grace_kendall tweeted a thread about The Wizrocklopedia Compilation Club.
• TotallyKnuts announced a new EP is dropping in January and tweeted: "I have the ultimate pleasure of being the first team leader for the first EVER @PediaCompClub release! I am so excited to be part of this team and even more excited to release more wizard rock from all kinds of different artists this year!!! <3".
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 20-26 December.
• remuslupinfest announced submitting is open now and posted a FAQ.
• hoggywartyxmas is now posting.
• potterfests posted about the Valentine's Day Double Drabble Exchange.
• snowflake_challenge is still seeking volunteers, posted promo banners, posted Meet the Mods, an Introduction, and a Master Post for the 2021 fest, as well as Challenge #1.
• mini_fest is now posting.
• snapecase will begin posting 9 Jan.
• hd_owlpost posted about a delay in posting the last few gifts.
• regulusblackfest announced this year's fest and posted the schedule.
• ron_draco_fest posted a participant check in.
• hd_prophet posted new editions 26 December, 27 December, 28 December, 29 December, and 1 January.
• The Rec Center shared a new newsletter.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_owlpost posted Weekly Roundup #4 and Surprise Gift Roundup.
• snape_potter posted the Master List of participants.
• rarepair_shorts posted Winter Exchange Round up Week One

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 piece of Lucius art.
• human_veil recced 1 piece of Snape art.

Archive News:
• The Archive of Our Own Reaches Seven Million Fanworks!

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 260 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Hermione never got the Time-Turner in The Chamber of Secrets?' with CornishPixie9 and janaeisms.
• WizardStudies posted a new ep, 'Charms, Spells, Hexes, Jinxes, and Curses'.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 157, 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park' with JuliaSchifini.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 175, 'For Friends and Fandoms' with SuperGainsBros and WompRat_2m.
• BeyondTheVeilMN posted ep 65, 'Chapter 17 – Wisdom from the Weather Channel'.
• WZRDRadioPod posted a new ep, 'How We Do This'.

General Fandom News:
• The MuggleNet FART Reading Challenge and Downloadable Tracker
• New Documentary from BBC Will Explore the History of the West Highland Railway from “Harry Potter” Films
• National Governing Bodies Required to Implement IQA Harassment Policy
• USQ Presents New Snitch Projects
• Open Bid for US Quidditch Cup 16 Released
• FART Recommendations: Five YA Books Published in 2020

Have a Laugh:
• Seven Sassiest Scenes That the Films Left Out
• A New Year’s Eve Farce: Reporting Live from the Leaky Cauldron… Sort Of

Nifty:
• A Former “Bake Off” Contestant Creates “Harry Potter”-Themed Delight
• CC #436: Week of December 13, 2020
• Made with Love and Magic: Fan’s Handmade Christmas Gift to Sister Will Warm Your Heart

Searches:
• KJmarst is looking for wrock recs from "bands from a non-english speaking country or who write music in a non-english language".
• bottom_draco posted a fic search.

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 26 December

2020-12-27T07:59:20Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Castium Revelio: Save the Stage – Support a Theater
• Dame Emma Thompson Appeals for ActionAid, Discusses Women Who Give Her Hope
• Dame Emma Thompson Discusses “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” Double Standards in On-Screen Relationships
• Tom Felton Teases Holiday Home Party, Plays “Heads Up!” with Jason Isaacs

Resources:
• TheHPAlliance linked to glaad's 'The GLAAD Wrap: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' released on Netflix; 'Drag Race UK' Season 2 premiere date; 'Dickinson' Season 2 trailer; 'The Prom' virtual event; and more!'

Essay/Meta:
• 'Who Did J.K. Rowling Become? Deciphering the most beloved, most reviled children’s-book author in history.'

Discussions:
• NelllyRose tweeted: "So the BBC prevented its staff from attending trans pride events because it would be deemed “political” and controversial, but have given JK Rowling an award commemorating the “bravery” of her hate speech. Our state broadcaster is institutionally transphobic."

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate tweeted: "Only 10 more days [31 December] until submissions close for the first ever BGC Anthology! We are looking for stories of magic & community from Black writers across all identities and experiences. Submit your stories", and also tweeted about the Anthology: "We’re looking for fantasy fiction and poetry from Black creators. Plus, we pay." They also tweeted: "Black Girls Create is a collaborative space, committed to highlighting the work and commentary of Black women creators and nerds. Interested in contributing to our site? Find out more here", shared a new newsletter, reminded fans can support them through donations or by becoming a Patron, and linked to merch.
• TheHPAlliance tweeted: "Double your impact to the HPA! Some generous donors have offered to donate $20 for each new monthly donor we receive between now & Dec 31st! That means if we get 100 new monthly donors, we'll get an additional $2,000 to kick off 2021! Help make it happen". They also shared a new newsletter, tweeted that they're looking for a Donor Management team member, linked to merch, including their final December sale that ends 27 December, and reminded the Yule Ball is 27 December.
• pitchandprose tweeted that the deadline to buy Yule Ball tickets is 27 December at noon ET.
• hankgreen tweeted: "DFTBA is hiring an administrative assistant!"
• hatp contributed a song, 'The Fallen', to Songs of Solidarity, a fundraiser for UNITE HERE Local 26 hospitality workers, and linked to merch.
• HouseOfBlackPod shared a moving wish list fans can contribute to.
• Creator Profiles: Supporting Independent Creators
• wizrocklopedia shared 'The 2020 Wizard Rock Six Month Report: July-December, Part 1!', the latest Wrock Wreview, featuring Even Deatheaters Need Love by Bella and the Deatheaters, the latest Creevey Tuesday, featuring The Whomping Willows, and posted 'Wrock The Reread – The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel'.
• PotterlessPod Won a Celeb Mix Award 2020.
• ludobagwrock dropped 'A Very Merry Bagmas Vol. 3' and tweeted: "On the third day of bagmas- Ludo gave to thee- an upload of the entire discography(on YouTube over the next couple of days)".
• snowflake_challenge announced the 2021 challenge and is seeking volunteers.
• hoggywartyxmas is now posting.
• hd_prophet posted new editions 19 December, 20 December, 22 December, 23 December, 24 December, and 25 December.
• The Rec Center shared a new newsletter.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_owlpost posted WEEKLY ROUNDUP No. 3.
• snape_potter posted Anonymous Master List.

Fandom Recs:
• lannamichaels recced 1 fic with Harry Potter & Slytherin Students, Hermione Granger & Harry Potter & Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy & Harry Potter, Sirius Black & Harry Potter, Minor or Background Relationship(s).
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Severus/Charlie fic.
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.

Archive News:
• U.S. Copyright News, OTW Legal, and You

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 259 of #WizardTeam and the Time Room, 'What if Hermione never founded SPEW?' with porsheuh.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 156, 'Puffs (Part 4)'.
• SwishFlickCast linked to a throwback Swishmas ep and posted ep 174, 'Teenage Bear'.
• ohwitchplease linked to a throwback holiday ep.
• BeyondTheVeilMN posted ep 64, 'Chapter 16 – Myspace, Jelly Beans, and Voldemort’s Heist'.

General Fandom News:
• Exclusive Interview: Anna Meriano Shares the Inspiration Behind Her New Book “This Is How We Fly”
• Warner Bros., Fan Creators, and Infringement Claims: The Legal Side
• Help “Protect the Puffs” with the Protego Foundation’s New Campaign Against Badger Culling

Nifty:
• “Harry Potter” Fan Makes Marauder’s Map Come to Life with Mobile Augmented Reality Technology
• Potter DIY: House-Themed Scrunchies
• Five Similarities Between “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
• Border Collie Wins 2020 AKC Trick Dog Competition with “Harry Potter” Routine
• “Potter”-Loving BASE Jumpers Unable to Leave 2020 Alone, Elect to Jump Off Cliff Instead

Searches:
• Tarantallegra79 is looking for Spanish wrock.
• Dad Appeals for Late Wife’s “Harry Potter” Books That Were Accidentally Donated to a Charity Shop

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 19 December

2020-12-20T05:57:06Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Katie Leung Featured in “EE Film Stories: BAFTA Scotland”
• “Cinderella Live” Performances Begin This Weekend with Chris Rankin
• Wizarding World Alumnae Among Women Signing Open Letter to Climate Change Conference Leaders

Resources:
• blkgirlscreate tweeted about donating to QuizOfRassilon "to help give gifts to the homeless in London", retweeted amandarprescott's article 'From Bridgerton to Hamilton: A History of Color-Conscious Casting in Period Drama', and tweeted about the Wings of Ebony preorder campaign, where "a copy will be donated to a #ProjectLit, a national literacy movement of educators & students" for each copy preordered.
• TheHPAlliance tweeted about how to vote early in Georgia's 5 January election.
• TonksNtheAurors retweeted UMAW_'s tweet about how little artists get paid out of Spotify subscription fees.
• podtrificus retweeted CaseyExplosion's tweet about donating to the Legal Defence Fund for Transgender Lives.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate linked to submission guidelines for their forthcoming Anthology and reminded the deadline is 31 December. On submissions, they tweeted: "We are looking for stories about magic in community from Black writers and who is better to submit than you?!" They also tweeted: "Are you a Black Potterhead? Celebrate #BlackWizardHistory month with us by submitting to #HogwartsBSU! The Hogwarts BSU project is for Black fans of Harry Potter who want to imagine life as a Black person in the wizarding world." and: "#BlackWizardHistory Month is coming soon. We'll have a month full of events! Challenges, conversations, content, even a flash fic day. Follow us and keep an eye out for a magical February!" They also shared Chapter 6 of 'Foreign Exchange' by IsaiahCaston2 and a new newsletter and reminded fans can sign up for the newsletter. They linked to Porsheuh's review of 'The Plot Thickens: This is How We Fly', merch, and posted some Hogwarts BSU throwbacks: 'The Beauvais Family – Magical Freedom Fighters' written by yanawroteit for Black Wizard History Month, 'NAAAW: A Magical History' by BinkRamos, 'The Oracle: Victory Day Tribute Issue' by porsheuh, 'Lambency' by ConStar24, and 'Alfred Thomas' by lyketheword.
• TheHPAlliance's "Portland chapter PDX_HPA is hosting a virtual Yule Ball December 18-20 to benefit TransActive Gender Project." The HPA also tweeted about the Yule Ball on 27 December, linked to merch and how to access a free OotP (film) commentary with hatp, whompingwillows, jackisnotabird, and CornishPixie9. They retweeted reallovepunk's tweet about his new podcast.
• wizrocklopedia linked to 'Kwikspell #5: Virtual Performances' about how to host a virtual concert, shared 'Ashley Trix on writing songs', posted the latest Wrock Wreview, featuring 'How to Write With a Feather' by The Hermione Crookshanks Experience. December's Pensieve features Draco and the Malfoys and the latest Archive Releases Bonus is The Witching Hour.
• tonksntheaurors linked to get tickets for the digital Yule Ball.
• WizardStudies tweeted: "For this Holiday season we will be celebrating the first annual Wiz Quizmas!! We will be posting an old pop quiz question everyday starting tomorrow [13 December] leading up to Christmas Day for you all to debate. We look forward to all your answers".
• usquidditch tweeted a December Staff Update, linked to merch, announced: "the launch of a training video project, updates to the snitch tier system, a new snitch of the year program, and more!", and tweeted about the online launch event of THIS IS HOW WE FLY by AnnaMisboring 20 December, featuring panelists StumpedGrad and theashtonj, and tweeted: "USQ is planning to make significant shifts in our branding, programs, and services. We are also implementing a new structure to create new opportunities for volunteers to hold leadership positions and have more responsibilities."
• wzrdsinspacemag retweeted blkgirlscreate's reminder of the deadline to submit to the Black Girls Create Anthology by 31 December.
• ludobagwrock announced a new full length album coming January 2021, 'Looking Through'.
• PotterlessPod plugged PuffsPlay, whose cast members the host recorded interviews of for upcoming podcast eps.
• hpsacredtext tweeted about their 8-week class on GoF, beginning 12 January, linked to merch, and tweeted: "We want new merch photos for our website and we can’t imagine anything more fun than having YOU as our models. If you have a piece of our HPST merch and you love it, take a photo of yourself, your cactus, your kitten, your snowman, in it! Submit here!" and: "To thank all of our patrons for their support we will be dropping in an EPIC 30 SECOND RECAP BATTLE! 6 books; prep for the end of book 7. Day after xmas to make the holiday season last longer, of course. WHO WILL WIN? #GiveVanessahercake".
• PatronusUnplug linked to their Patreon tiers.
• ron_draco_fest posted Submission Info.
• The Rec Center shared a new newsletter.
• snapecase posted about the deadline/extensions.
• mini_fest posted about check-ins and submission info.
• hp_sweethearts announced Valentine's Day Double Drabble Exchange.
• hoggywartyxmas posted Rec Post and Gossip.
• sshp_prophet posted new editions 6-12 December and 13-19 December.
• dralbusfest announced their 2021 fest.
• hptriadfest opened claiming.
• hd_prophet posted new editions 11 December, 12 December, 13 December, 14 December, 15 December, 16 December, and 17 December.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• snape_potter posted Wrap-Up for Week Three.
• hd_owlpost posted Weekly Round-Up #2.

Fandom Recs:
• creeveycrisis linked to Winter Burrow / One Glowing Window by Hollow Godric and and a playlist, 'Jingle Spells w/o assholes'.
• madeleone recced 1 SS/HG fic.
• smirkingcat recced several pieces of Snape art.
• severus_snape recced a list of Snape/Lily recs.
• human_veil recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.

Archive News:
• Yahoo! Groups In Memoriam

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 258 of #WizardTeam and the Time Room, 'What if the Triwizard Tournament wasn’t Dangerous?' with Xandra and Junie.
• WizardStudies posted a new ep.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 173, 'Deep June'.
• WhyNotWizards posted 'Book One Chapter Twelve: The Speckled Potion'.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 155, 'Puffs (Part 3)'.
• PatronusUnplug posted 3x04.
• “Beyond the Veil” Episode 63: “Chapter 15 – Are Centaurs Chaos Demons or Customer Service Reps?”
• “Potterversity” Episode 3: “A Very Harry Christmas”.

General Fandom News:
• The Ultimate Gift: Five People in Your Life Who Deserve the Trip of a Lifetime
• Harry Potter Fan Club Hosts Live Quiz for Gold Members
• Events Roundup: Virtual Meetups, Arts and Crafts, and Christmas Trivia
• Bird Sanctuary Discourages Owl Pet Ownership

Nifty:
• David Beckham’s Influence on “Harry Potter” Costumes
• Book Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love “Harry Potter”

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a fic search.

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 12 December

2020-12-13T08:09:20Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Daniel Radcliffe Conquers Hot Sauce Challenge on First We Feast’s “Hot Ones”
• Dame Maggie Smith to Star in Film Adaptation of Christopher Hampton’s “A German Life”
• Tom Felton and Mark Williams Join the Cast of “Lead Heads”
• “Willow” Disney+ Series, Starring Warwick Davis, is Set for 2022 Release
• CloudsCon announced an upcoming con, Remember Years of Magic, with confirmed gusts including: Josh Herdman, Chris Rankin, Jamie Waylett, and Stan Yanevski.
• AddictionConv tweeted about Chris Rankin and Adrian Rawlins appearing at Dream it At Home 6 on 20 December.

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Mads Mikkelsen comments on COVID protocols, already filming 'Fantastic Beasts' 3
• Take a Walk in Newt Scamander’s Shoes with “Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature” Exhibition

Resources:
• blkgirlscreate linked to info on the COVID-19 vaccine with doctor KYT_ThatsME.
• thegaylyprophet tweeted: "Sounds like the author did/said a fucked up thing. It’s totes legit to feel done with the whole thing. It’s also legit to want to maintain a connection to the fandom & the text. You do you." with a link to their JKR Cancel Guide 3.0.
• TheHPAlliance retweeted amitpaley's tweet about representing TrevorProject on Action_Alliance's #NationalMentalHealthResponse, retweeted Geeky_Waffle's link to donate to Trans Rights are Human Rights: This is the Way, a fundraiser for the Transgender Law Center, UpliftTogether's tweet about donations as seasonal gifts, and tweeted about a DACA class action lawsuit.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate tweeted about their forthcoming Black Girls Create Anthology with wzrdsinspacemag. They linked to the Submission Guidelines and tweeted that they're looking for a Black graphic designer for the Anthology. They also tweeted about their #WizardTeam and #TARBIS podcasts, linked to merch, including their Be Witchin' shirt, tweeted a new newsletter and reminded fans can sign up for the newsletter, and shared Chapter 6 of 'Foreign Exchange' by IsaiahCaston2, linked to their post, 'Black Wizard History Month 2017', and posted some Hogwarts BSU throwbacks: 'The Emancipation of Lav-Lav' by BinkRamos, 'Howler: A History' by Robyn_Rambles, 'The Oracle: Victory Day Tribute Issue' by porsheuh, and 'Living to Be Brave Another Day' by The_Next_Book.
• TheHPAlliance tweeted about craft nights on the HPA discord server until 15 December, announced the biggest Yule Ball yet will take place virtually this year on 27 December, organised by pitchandprose and featuring hatp, mrskimyadawson, TonksNtheAurors, laurenfairwx, ahdubbie, thelovegoodz, whompingwillows, Heather Rose In Clover, Brian Ross, LiviDol of wzrdsinspacemag, Gio Navas, Avery Marshall, TotallyKnuts, and ludobagwrock with proceeds to the HPA. They also linked to merch on sale this month, a promotion including a free script of A Very Potter Christmas by TeamStarKid, reminded that the Accio Books campaign is still going and fans can check in on how their House is doing in the House Cup, announced they're looking for a Small Business and Creator Coordinator, and posted their first piece in the 'In the Words of Wizard Activists' series, 'Because of the HPA, I am an Activist' by saramortz.
• wizrocklopedia's latest Wrock Wreview highlights the new Star Wars album by Brian Ross of datm and this week's Creevey Tuesdays features Witherwings. They linked to the Swedish Scene's latest update.
• WZRDRadioPod tweeted about booking upcoming guests.
• usquidditch is recruiting an event volunteers coordinator and a VIP experience coordinator. They tweeted about the upcoming launch event on 20 December for THIS IS HOW WE FLY by AnnaMisboring, featuring panels including 'History and Future of Quidditch', and linked to merch.
• wzrdsinspacemag tweeted about a merch sale.
• SwishFlickCast reminded fans can follow them on Spotify.
• ohwitchplease tweeted about their next Patreon watch-along of Muppet Christmas Carol on 19 December and linked to an article, 'Witch, Please podcast rides Harry Potter's robe tails into broader discussions' in the VancouverSun and Marcelle's interview in The_Gateway.
• WhyNotWizards solicited fan questions for upcoming eps.
• FWHPodcast linked to merch.
• ludobagwrock announced 'A Very Merry Bagmas Vol. 3' is coming soon.
• The Rec Center shared a new newsletter.
• femslash_today posted a new edition 30 November-6 December.
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 29 November-5 December.
• hd_prophet posted new editions 4 December, 5 December, 6 December, 7 December, 8 December, 9 December, and 10 December.
• rarepair_shorts is now posting.
• ron_draco_fest asked participants to confirm their assignments.
• snapecase posted some reminders.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_owlpost posted Weekly Round-Up #1.
• snape_potter posted Wrap-Up for Week Two.

Fandom Recs:
• wizrocklopedia started a thread of Wizard Rock/Metal recs.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Severus/Sirius fic.
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.

Archive News:
• November 2020 Newsletter, Volume 152

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 257 of #WizardTeam and the Time Room, 'What if Ron never crashed into the Whomping Willow?' with ijenae.
• FanaticalFics posted about their latest ep featuring J’Neia from HouseOfBlackPod.
• ohwitchplease posted Book 2, ep 2, Queer Theory.
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 172, 'Three Floors Worth of Snape'.
• “Beyond the Veil” Episode 62: “Chapter 14 – So Smol but So Powerful”.
• PotterlessPod posted ep 154, 'Puffs (Part 2)'.
• WhyNotWizards posted Book One, Chapter Eleven, 'The Emotion of the Potion'.

General Fandom News:
• Activism Is Magic: Commemorating Human Rights Day

Nifty:
• Potter DIY: Turn Any Knitted Sweater into a Weasley Jumper
• Create a Yule Ball Feast from “The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook”

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a fic search.
• SwishFlickCast signal boosted a search for commissioned Potter pieces.

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 5 December

2020-12-06T05:46:22Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Movie Review: “Master Moley by Royal Invitation,” Starring Warwick Davis

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Event Report: Exclusive Screening of “The Promise” with Special Guest Alison Sudol
• Jude Law Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters

Resources:
• TheHPAlliance linked to articles '5 legal tactics environmentalists are using to fight climate change' and 'Former Detainee works with NIJC, ICDI to bring children brighter holiday in Chicago area'. They also reminded that open enrollment for health insurance ends 15 December (U.S.), retweeted chasestrangio's thread about injustices affecting trans people in the UK and beyond, tweeted about registering to vote in Georgia runoffs by 7 December, and retweeted votolatino's tweet about mail-in voting in the Georgia runoffs.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate shared a new newsletter and reminded fans can sign up for the newsletter. They tweeted: "We are looking for fantasy fiction and poetry with magical elements written by Black people. This includes folks from both the African continent and the diaspora, mixed and multiracial, and of any gender identity or orientation." They also tweeted about this month's featured artists and creators of Blacktober, pianta_ and TheActualCel, posted the Spotify stats for their #WizardTeam podcast, shared Chapter 5 of 'Foreign Exchange' by IsaiahCaston2, and linked to some Hogwarts BSU throwbacks: 'The Sneak' by BinkRamos, 'Subtle Alterations,' written by talespinningDJ for Black Wizard History Month, 'Roxanne, On the Train Platform' by yanawroteit, and 'Angelina’s Worst Year,' written by AngryWriterGirl for Black Wizard History Month 2018. They also tweeted: "#HogwartsBSU is for Black fans of #HarryPotter who want to imagine life as a Black person in the Wizarding World. Submit your stories, songs, drawings, photographs, and more! Accepting for #BlackWizardHistory now".
• thegaylyprophet reminded fans can support them and that they're fully listener supported.
• TheHPAlliance tweeted about their upcoming healing retreat with caspertk and hpsacredtext, shared info about donating to their Accio Books campaign, linked to merch on sale this month, and tweeted that Slytherin's leading the Accio Books House Cup and about another upcoming retreat on healing Joy and Grief with Becca Bernstein from DinnerPartiers.
• marauders-hanukkah-fest announced the fest, posted the prompts, linked to their discord server, and is looking for sensitivity readers.
• podtrificus tweeted: "As we begin recording for Prisoner of Azkaban, we're putting out a call for interested guests to join us! The only requirement is a decent audio setup; we are specifically looking to include LGBTQ and BIPOC voices, but all are welcome!"
• usquidditch is recruiting a rules coordinator.
• wizrocklopedia's latest Wrock Wreview highlights 'Transfiguration: A Wrock Comp for Trans Rights' and a bonus Review highlights A Very Potter Musical from StarKidPotter. Their Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam theme for December is 'snow', this week's Creevey Tuesdays features Hawthorn and Holly, and they rereleased Bludgers & Broomsticks by the Quaffle Kids and posted Chapter 8: The Potions Master of Wrock the Reread.
• WZRDRadioPod tweeted a project teaser and linked to the Blibbering Humdingers' show on 13 December.
• wzrdsinspacemag linked to merch and the preorder for Issue 6.
• wrockresource linked to Update Log #6.
• SwishFlickCast linked to merch.
• hpsacredtext reminded fans can support them through Patreon and tweeted about a new perk.
• The Rec Center shared a new newsletter.
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 22-28 November.
• lunalovegoodfest opened claiming.
• mini_fest opened prompting.
• hp_goldenage opened claiming.
• hd_owlpost called for pinch hitters.
• hpsapphicappeal is now posting.
• ron_draco_fest has opened claims until 14 February.
• rarepair_shorts opened sign-ups.
• Fan Profile: Sarah Elizabeth.
• hd_prophet posted new editions 29 November, 1 December, 2 December, and 3 December.
• hptriadfest opened prompting.
• potterwatch announced a hiatus.
• regulusblackfest announced the fest will return next year.
• hoggywartyxmas made a deadline day post.

Prompt Challenges:
• hpfemslash-minifest reminded they're partnering with wireless-festive-minifest for the December prompt, 'songs'.
• hp-coffeehouse posted the December prompt, 'coffee or tea' (with a photo prompt).

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_nextgen_fest posted reveals.
• snape_potter posted the Wrap-Up for Week One.

Fandom Recs:
• tobebornanddie shared a Jingle Spells playlist.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 piece of Snape art.

Archive News:
• OTW Signal, December 2020
• International Volunteer Day 2020

Discussions:
• libkatem responded to a ohwitchplease's question about wizarding world public libraries

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 256 of #WizardTeam and the Time Room, 'What if Peter Pettigrew was Discovered in The Sorcerer’s Stone?' with SoloButNotHan!
• thegaylyprophet posted a new ep, featuring wokedoctorwho!
• WZRDRadioPod posted ep 17, 'Nargles in the Mistletoe'.
• Spectrumpeople posted a new ep.
• PatronusUnplug posted ep 3x03.
• “Potterversity" Episode 2: “Good Trouble”.
• “Beyond the Veil” Episode 61: “Chapter 13 – Snape Is Mad Sus”.

Essay/Meta:
• Christmas as a Metaphor for Lost Realities in “Harry Potter”

General Fandom News:
• USQ Cancels Events in Early 2021
• Quidditch Scheduler Hopes to Facilitate Tournament Creation

Have a Laugh:
• CC #434: Week of November 15, 2020

Nifty:
• Five Splendid Sock Moments in “Harry Potter”

Searches:
• bottom_draco posted a fic search.

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 28 November

2020-11-29T07:10:18Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• First Look at Rupert Grint in Season 2 of “Servant”
• Alan Rickman’s Diaries to Be Published as a Book
• Rupert Grint, Jude Law, and Gemma Chan Among Backers of “Choose Love” Campaign
• Castium Revelio: Stranger Things Have Happened!
• Chris Columbus Remembers the Pressures of Making “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in New Interview

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Jude Law Discusses Family, Acting, and “Fantastic Beasts” on Dan Fogler’s Newest Podcast Episode
• Mads Mikkelsen confirmed to play Grindelwald in 'Fantastic Beasts' film series

Resources:
• blkgirlscreate retweeted StelliumLit's tweet about donating or submitting to Stellium, "a lit mag centering Black queer and trans creatives."
• TheHPAlliance linked to an article on starting a climate strike at school, ClimateReality's article on the U.S. and the Paris Agreement, an article on the truth about Thanksgiving, and a list of ways to stay safe over the holidays. They also tweeted about registering to vote in the Georgia runoffs.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate shared a new newsletter, reminded fans: "We are looking for stories of magic & community from Black writers for the BGC Anthology! Give us magical secrets spilled at the family reunion & neighborhoods filled with ancestral magic. Submit your stories by December 31st — and get paid for your words!", linked to librofm's book recs, tweeted about submitting a story or art to HogwartsBSU as one way of participating in Black Wizard History in February, shared Chapter 5 of 'Foreign Exchange,' by IsaiahCaston2 and some HogwartsBSU throwbacks: 'Alfred Thomas,' by lyketheword, 'Eric’s Story,' by AmaniHerron, 'Am I A Witch Or Not?' by TonyaWithAPen, and 'The Goblet of Fire,' by Robyn_Rambles.
• TheHPAlliance posted a bookshop list for their Accio Books drive and tweeted about free shipping this weekend and Ravenclaw leading the Accio Books house cup. They also linked to merch and tweeted about their Wizard Activist School certificates and a member's fundraiser for Edinburgh Trans Women's Fund.
• wizrocklopedia's latest Wrock Wreview highlights Songs of a Slytherin by Luna (not) Lovegood and their Creevey Tuesday features Swish and Flick.
• hpsacredtext tweeted: "Live tickets are sold out, but if you'd like to join us asynchronously for our Book 3 class we have tickets available until this Thursday at noon EST!" They also tweeted about supporting Black Trans/GNC people over Thanksgiving (U.S.) by donating to TheOkraProject.
• SwishFlickCast linked to merch.
• PotterlessPod tweeted that their next ep is about PuffsPlay and how to watch online.
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 15-21 November.
• Time to Win Big! MuggleNet’s Tenth Annual 25 Days of Giveaways Is Back.
• remuslupinfest posted a claiming FAQ.
• hd_prophet posted a new edition 22 November.
• snapecase announced an official deadline change.
• rarepair_shorts made an announcement about Festive Fun Fest!
• hoggywartyxmas posted the header.
• ron_draco_fest opens claiming on 1 December.
• The Rec Center shared a new newsletter.

Prompt Challenges:
• hpfemslash-minifest announced they're partnering with wireless-festive-minifest for the December prompt.

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_nextgen_fest posted Weekly Roundup #3 and the Anonymous Masterlist.
• hd_fan_fair posted Reveals and Stats and Banners and 2020 Cup Results.

Fandom Recs:
• themightyflynn recced 1 Lucius/Severus fic.
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.

Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Leah Elisabeth
• The Archive of Our Own Reaches Three Million Registered Users!

Discussions:
• jeanniekim responded to ohwitchplease's discussion of wands, comparing language of wands and violin bows.

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 255 of #WizardTeam and the Time Room, 'What if Nearly Headless Nick was accepted into the Hunt?' and a new Firewhisky chat for patrons.
• ohwitchplease posted book 2, ep 1, Feminist Theory.
• bbtalkspodcast posted ep 10, 'Wizard Rock.'

General Fandom News:
• Finalists for IQA Continental Games Announced
• QuidditchUK Facing Problems with Fundraising
• Quidditch Premier League Canceled for Summer 2021

Nifty:
• Looking at Past “Harry Potter” Wins After Rupert Grint Claims Guinness World Record for Instagram Account
• You Could Soon “Fly” to Work on this Magical Broomstick Scooter
• Check Off All the Magical Experiences in “The Ultimate Harry Potter Bucket List” from Blurb Books

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The Daily Snitch: Saturday 21 November

2020-11-22T03:02:37Z

Posted by: frnklymrshnkly

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies:
• Tom Felton Hosts "19 Years Later" Harry Potter Cast Reunion for Charity
• Social Media Roundup: Guess Who Joined Instagram!
• Top Five Moments from Tom Felton’s Home Party

Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies:
• Mads Mikkelsen comments on 'Fantastic Beasts' films' Grindelwald casting rumors

Resources:
• TheHPAlliance tweeted about the short film, 'Descent,' which "uses dance to tell the real-life story of an immigrant seeking asylum who is separated from her daughter." by lionpartyfilms, co-founded by "GLA speaker and friend of the HPA" PromaWhatUp. They also linked to their Defense Against the Dark Arts: Politics for Beginners toolkit and tweeted about supporting the 25th Red Nation International Film Festival, which will be virtual this year.

Communities:
• blkgirlscreate announced they are partnering with wzrdsinspacemag on "the Black Girls Create Anthology, a collection of fiction and poetry celebrating magic and community written by Black writers!!" and linked to their submission guidelines and to pre-order, sponsor a writer, or leave a tip. They also linked to their Quick Quills writing sprint with yanawroteit, ConStar24, and deliaistyping and posted that they'll be hosting a Quick Quills Writing Sprint with rosiesrambles on 28 November at 5:00pm PST. They also tweeted: "Black Girls Create is a collaborative space, committed to highlighting the work and commentary of Black women creators and nerds. There are plenty of ways you can have your work posted or highlighted on our site." and "BGC is committed to being a hub for Black women & nerds not only to create, but to build a space that is representative of our realities & experiences, as a way to counter the ones largely depicted in the mainstream. Become a contributor to that mission". They further linked to Chapter 4 of 'Foreign Exchange' by IsaiahCaston2, reminded fans can support them with one-time donations or by becoming a monthly patron, posted a new newsletter, reminded fans can sign up for the newsletter, and linked to merch.
• TheHPAlliance tweeted that they're looking for a new Donor Management Team member, linked to merch, reminded fans can join their mailing list, posted about donating books with Accio Books, and tweeted about their upcoming mindfulness practice, Joy Embodied with Sonni on 24 November at 8:30pm ET.
• UNspoiledShow revealed this month's postcard for Patrons (10$ +), which is also a game!
• WZRDRadioPod linked to 'How to make Wizard Rock' by Andri_Pagefire.
• ohwitchplease is soliciting fan feedback re. their Patreon.
• LosingLara linked to HP cross stitch patterns on Etsy with $1 from each sale donated to the Marsha P Johnson Institute.
• wizrocklopedia's latest "Pensive is a throwback to the NYC Wizard Rock Festival ten years ago" and their Creevey Tuesday features The Parselmouths. They also tweeted that this month's Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam creative challenge theme is "Diagon Alley", and this month's Wrock Talk highlights The Mudbloods. They also posted Wrock The Reread – The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat and their archive release of Bella and the Deatheaters.
• hpsacredtext linked to info/getting tickets to read Philosopher's Stone with the community January 7-10.
• whompingwillows released a new digital zine for Words-level patrons called FAT about "yo-yo dieting, fat shaming, and extreme nutritional paradigms". They also tweeted that the Revisionist History fundraiser was a success and that fans made "Revisionist History the #1 music project and #21 of all projects on Indiegogo tonight" [20 November].
• sshp_prophet posted a new edition 8-14 November.
• hd_prophet posted a new edition 15 November.
• remuslupinfest answered some questions about prompting and claiming.
• wireless-festive-minifest reminded there's (just under) two weeks left to create.
• hpanimagusfest opened prompting.
• adventdrabbles is soliciting prompt suggestions.
• New The Rec Center newsletter.
• femslashex revealed this year's creators.

Prompt Challenges:
• hogwarts365 posted the final prompt! #365
• hp_goldenage opened claiming

Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hp_nextgen_fest posted Weekly Roundup #2
• sirius_black posted Week Two Round Up and the masterlist

Fandom Recs:
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art
• themightyflynn recced 1 Snarry fic
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic
• human_veil recced 1 piece of Snape fic

Archive News:
• Five Things Paula Said
• Presenting New OTW Gifts for Long-Standing Members

Podcasts
• blkgirlscreate posted ep 254 of #WizardTeam and the Time Room, 'What if Remus joined the Golden Trio?', featuring ActualSamHarris!
• thegaylyprophet posted ep 63, 'Crookshanks is a Daddy,' featuring sarsquared!
• Spectrumpeople posted a new ep discussing the "Order of the Phoenix as if it were a metaphor for autism!"
• WZRDRadioPod posted a new ep, featuring Madam_Pince!
• SwishFlickCast posted ep 169, 'Toots, Shoots & Roots'.
• “Beyond the Veil” Episode 60: “Chapter 12 – The Ten Million Turnip Christmas”.

General Fandom News:
• European Quidditch Cup Postponed Again
• Events Roundup: Virtual Christmas Trivia, Location Tours, and Acting Sessions

Have a Laugh:
• CC #433: Week of November 1, 2020

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