The Daily Snitch: Saturday 24 April
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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.)
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.
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.)
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.