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We are thrilled that – after a couple of months of planning behind the scenes – the kneazle is finally out of the bag: the first ever Hogwarts Legacy Pride Week is coming in June 2025 🌈

We have been so incredibly pleased with the excitement amongst the fandom at the announcement of this event and look forward to sharing more in the coming weeks and eventually seeing what this brilliant and diverse fandom creates for Pride Week.

We promised more details... and here they are!

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What is Hogwarts Legacy Pride Week?

Hogwarts Legacy Pride Week is a week long event run by fans, for fans that celebrates LGBTQ+ content and creators within the fandom.

When is Hogwarts Legacy Pride Week?

The first Hogwarts Legacy Pride Week will take place from June 9th to June 15th 2025.

How does it work? 

The event will take place over one week/seven days and each day will have specific prompts/themes which folks can create fan content around.

What are the themes?

More detail on that soon... keep your eyes peeled and wands ready for the next post 👀

Why were these prompts chosen? 

All prompts were chosen to be as inclusive and accessible as possible and can be interpreted in various ways to ensure no one in the fandom is excluded.

We understand this fandom is made up of folks from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum and whose identities are often intersectional. For this reason we will not use prompts that can only be interpreted as relating to one group or another; for example themes solely related to romantic relationships.

How can I take part?

There will be so many ways to take part in Hogwarts Legacy Pride Week. From fanfics and fanart to fanvids, moodboards, screenshots and playlists, there are so many ways to get involved!

You can create content for ships, such as Sebastian x MC, Poppy x Imelda or MC x MC, as well as individual characters separate from romantic and platonic relationships.

Do I have to fill every prompt? 

Whilst we certainly encourage folks to take part in the whole week, we completely appreciate this might not be possible with personal commitments outside of fandom.

Whether you decide to make something for just one day or for all seven, we cannot wait to see it! 

Can I submit multiple times for the same prompt?

Absolutely. If you feel particularly inspired by a prompt and want to produce multiple piece of work, for example a fanfic and fanart, go ahead!  

I am not LGBTQ+, can I take part? 

Absolutely. There are lots of folks across the fandom who are not a part of the LGBTQ+ community but have LGBTQ+ ships and/or MCs and we happily welcome them to take part.

It must always be noted that the aim of this event is for it to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ folks, so anyone who is not a member of the LGBTQ+ community – but wishes to take part – must always remember this.

Can I use AI?

This event actively discourages the use of AI (e.g. Chat GPT, Bing AI, Lumen etc).

Any more questions? Drop us an ask!

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(Posting this after a long break)

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You’ve Unlocked Accio! - what do you do when you learn a new spell? use it of course

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Castlevania: Nocturne

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None of us can sit with them

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let’s draw a Poppy

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WAIT I DIDN'T EVEN THINK OF THAT!!! and it just goes around and listens/watches all the hot gossip around Hogwarts and relays it back to Ominis sometimes

Wait yall….. what if Ominis had a magic ring and didn’t use his wand if he wanted to be more relaxed.

Cause I can fucking imagine your arm can cramp by holding a wand out and up. Like if you hold a water bottle it’s not heavy, but if you hold it out for a long time? Or at the same height? Then it probably starts to hurt. And I just looked it up, cramping with a cane CAN happen. So what if he’s just going to be home for the day, and he doesn’t want his wrist to cramp, so he slips on a ring? Cause apparently in the HP world, you can use anything to cast spells, just wands are common. Although, when you are home you can walk more confidently cause the area is familiar. But! This also might be helpful in a magical world where things can be bound to change also children leaving their toys everywhere hehe.

And maybe a ring isn’t as practical for some reason in everyday magic or duels, but for Ominis it just works in a really specific situation. Maybe he might even have one already for when he’s just in his dorm for the night? It could be one that’s like his wand or he just asked Ollivander to experiment for him. Ooo if wands can be anything cause why stop at a ring? I mean a carved amulet? I mean jewelry can be made out of wood!

Like he just has both a wand and a wood jewelry piece. But, again, maybe the wearable wand just for his charm that helps him navigate? Cause ouch if expeliarmus on a bracelet-wand meant your hand got sliced right off of you, so, yeah.

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Took a risk and it paid off

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Hold up these though on Ominis!!!

Maybe his ring can be for just emergencies too!!!

Wait yall….. what if Ominis had a magic ring and didn’t use his wand if he wanted to be more relaxed.

Cause I can fucking imagine your arm can cramp by holding a wand out and up. Like if you hold a water bottle it’s not heavy, but if you hold it out for a long time? Or at the same height? Then it probably starts to hurt. And I just looked it up, cramping with a cane CAN happen. So what if he’s just going to be home for the day, and he doesn’t want his wrist to cramp, so he slips on a ring? Cause apparently in the HP world, you can use anything to cast spells, just wands are common. Although, when you are home you can walk more confidently cause the area is familiar. But! This also might be helpful in a magical world where things can be bound to change also children leaving their toys everywhere hehe.

And maybe a ring isn’t as practical for some reason in everyday magic or duels, but for Ominis it just works in a really specific situation. Maybe he might even have one already for when he’s just in his dorm for the night? It could be one that’s like his wand or he just asked Ollivander to experiment for him. Ooo if wands can be anything cause why stop at a ring? I mean a carved amulet? I mean jewelry can be made out of wood!

Like he just has both a wand and a wood jewelry piece. But, again, maybe the wearable wand just for his charm that helps him navigate? Cause ouch if expeliarmus on a bracelet-wand meant your hand got sliced right off of you, so, yeah.

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Wait yall….. what if Ominis had a magic ring and didn’t use his wand if he wanted to be more relaxed.

Cause I can fucking imagine your arm can cramp by holding a wand out and up. Like if you hold a water bottle it’s not heavy, but if you hold it out for a long time? Or at the same height? Then it probably starts to hurt. And I just looked it up, cramping with a cane CAN happen. So what if he’s just going to be home for the day, and he doesn’t want his wrist to cramp, so he slips on a ring? Cause apparently in the HP world, you can use anything to cast spells, just wands are common. Although, when you are home you can walk more confidently cause the area is familiar. But! This also might be helpful in a magical world where things can be bound to change also children leaving their toys everywhere hehe.

And maybe a ring isn’t as practical for some reason in everyday magic or duels, but for Ominis it just works in a really specific situation. Maybe he might even have one already for when he’s just in his dorm for the night? It could be one that’s like his wand or he just asked Ollivander to experiment for him. Ooo if wands can be anything cause why stop at a ring? I mean a carved amulet? I mean jewelry can be made out of wood!

Like he just has both a wand and a wood jewelry piece. But, again, maybe the wearable wand just for his charm that helps him navigate? Cause ouch if expeliarmus on a bracelet-wand meant your hand got sliced right off of you, so, yeah.

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Something about a man being so PATHETICALLY, HOPELESSLY, IN LOVE IS JUST SO!!!!I saw a Hilda Hurricane edit on TikTok and ugh the yearning is just!!!!

Now I just need to write Ominis who’s repressed his emotions for Inez’s safety, and Inez, who’s had feelings for him for so long already, just coaxing them out and making him putty in her hands. A gentleman who forgets all of his manners when he’s in love is my favorite trope😭

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Group of young women reading in library of normal school, Washington, D.C., Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1899.

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sebastian this ominis that. what about the old man.

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Professor Sharp having a mental breakdown in his car on the clock app 🤪🤪 I wonder who he’s referring to

( yes I posted a new video )

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Headcanons for the Gaunts in the early 1890s

...and for Ominis staying at the Gaunt Manor, a place he calls "there."

Disclaimer: These are headcanons that work for me in my writing (recently posted a chapter of Ominis at home and my head nearly exploded of everything I had to keep in mind for that, so I'm 'clearing my storage') Of course I don't expect these will work for everyone.

CWs: Any you would expect from these people. Primarily - Toxic Family Dynamics, different forms of Abuse. General darkness.

The Gaunts

General

The family is still recognized for their pureblood lineage, but they're far less financially comfortable than they'd like people to believe. They rely on old connections rather than building new ones.

They had some issues with Aurors, with certain conflicts becoming personal for a while. Investigations have put more pressure on the family and forced them to spend a lot of money buying their way out of trouble.

Other pureblood families are growing more hesitant to marry into the Gaunt line—especially when it comes to the Gaunt sons.

Innate abilities, in addition to Parseltongue, can include Legilimency and/or Occlumency. More about Ominis in his section below.

The transition to Parseltongue can be unconscious, reflexive response to hearing it.

Ivraxus Gaunt (Father)

Works at the Ministry, Department of International Magical Co-operation, the International Magical Trading Standards Body, handling inspections, audits, and licensing. He will last there few more years while his 'friends' let him.

While he maintains a polished front at work and formal gatherings, his methods at home are far harsher, relying on intimidation to keep others in line.

He arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for his children to maintain sacred alliances.

His wife’s declining health disturbs him—not out of love, but fear. Her loss would represent the crumbling of his already fragile household and it reminds him of his own eventual end. This fear alternates between withdrawal and bursts of anger.

Disapproves of Ominis holding a wand in his hand unless it is absolutely necessary for navigation.

He has a collection of expensive firewhiskeys and usually drinks after work.

Merope Gaunt (Mother)

Her voice is frail and ghostly, and her presence seems to fade into the background. Chronically ill all her life, and her health worsened with every child she bore. She was unable to have more children after Ominis.

She never blames her children in her state and avoids conflict at all costs—not even for her children’s sake, but to protect herself.

If some fight breaks out, she leaves, never offering comfort to anyone involved.

If forced (typically by her husband, if he’s busy) to intervene, she will do the bare minimum to diffuse tension before hurrying away. She prefers to turn away and forget.

Yes, Marvolo named his daughter after her. No, he never loved either of them.

Marvolo Gaunt (Older Brother) sighs

Volatile and aggressive, quick to issue threats or escalate conflicts.

Since graduation, he’s spent much of his time abroad; because of this, he didn’t meet Ominis for a year and a half.

Engaged to Miss Burke, he shows no real interest in the marriage but never opposes it. It’s possible he has feelings for someone else.

He was openly hostile to Ominis from the moment his younger brother was born, seeing him as competition for attention. Marvolo also felt unnerved by Ominis' perceived 'abnormality,' a term whispered frequently at home.

Korentha Malfoy, née Gaunt (Older Sister, the oldest child)

Embraces the family's traditions and social obligations, enjoying all the gatherings and taking pride in her pureblood status.

Quick to lecture Ominis for his "manners." For her, he is an unfortunate disgrace in the family, that affects her as his relative.

Married shortly before the mentioned major conflicts with Aurors. Her marriage into the Malfoy family is seen as the Gaunts’ greatest alliance in years, one their father takes immense pride in. It won't last, though: the marriage will 'cease to exist' within a few years. She also has a son who will never have children of his own.

Side note for their names: The same "alphabetical distance" for father and kids: I-K-M-O

Property

The Gaunt Manor is large, drafty, and perpetually cold. Ominis is constantly freezing despite fireplaces (that are too small for the vast rooms), and warming charms that seem to wear off too quickly.

Noctua's house, the family's second and last property, was left to Ominis in her will. He deeply resents how his parents treat this inheritance like a tool to control him. He has no intention of living there and plans to sell it the moment he gains true independence (after graduation), using the money to start a new life (tells himself it's to not feel like a burden to anyone ever again)

Noctua-Marvolo-Ominis side note (Korentha didn't like her): Noctua was kind to all children, including Marvolo, who loved her back. Until Ominis was born. With Ominis needing protection the most, Noctua's attention shifted to him. Marvolo's jealousy soon turned into violence toward Ominis and their aunt. Their father subtly encouraged Marvolo’s behavior, leading him to think, "Daddy loves me and loves me more than them." He'd kill and maybe die for his father's approval.

Ominis at home there

Keeping Appearances

He rarely spent much time there during summers, usually staying just long enough to prepare for school: he had to buy new clothes, books, etc. He had to maintain connections to use them (like saving Sebastian from detentions).

After fifth year: For the first time since starting Hogwarts, Ominis was forced to endure an entire summer break there.

While there, Ominis is obligated to attend all the dinners and gatherings, where he must act polite and respectful to the honored guests.

He is aware that every move he makes is monitored. Sending or receiving owls while at the manor won't go unnoticed. Ominis avoids it, and his friends understand to do the same to avoid questions and more threats.

Traumas & Coping

He flinches at loud sounds and tries to hide it (by shifting his weight or clasping his hands tightly).

Doesn't allow himself tears, even when he's alone.

Keeps a countdown of how many months/days remain until he’s free of his family.

Has nighttime anxiety and sleeplessness that worsens there.

Dissociates during punishments, struggles to recall them afterward.

Has an innate ability for Occlumency, it comes from a strong instinct to protect himself and stay safe within his mind. This powerful mental resistance once injured his father when he attempted to access Ominis' thoughts.

Some of Personality & Inner Conflict

Mr sarcastic remarks.

Skilled at masking his emotions, maintaining control during conversations. However, this control can slip if his anger is repeatedly triggered. (When alone and spiraling, he may physically lash out by punching things. When it happens near someone he doesn’t feel threatened by, he raises his voice or shouts.)

He's adept at giving his father the answers the latter wants, or at least enough to deflect suspicion (works only if his father is willing to listen, of course).

Would feign indifference toward people he cares about to shield them but feels physically sick afterward for saying things he doesn’t mean.

Deep down, he feels unworthy of help, friendship, or love. These thoughts overwhelm him when he feels he’s made mistakes.

Even so, remembering the voices, presence, and touches of his friends, calms and grounds him.

Still, he clings to the idea of leaving home forever, refusing to become like the rest of his family. Noctua's voice in his memories encourages him, saying, "You’re nothing like them." He's not interested in any kind of revenge, he just wants to be free.