The Daily Snitch: Tuesday 9 February
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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
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.
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
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.