The Daily Snitch: Saturday 3 April
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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.
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.
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.
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.