#i just got thru with the second book in a series of hp reading the books

[olderthannetfic]

I probably won’t ever pick up a HP book again but i will never stop revisiting the fandom. I was scrolling a writer’s bookmarks for recs recently and spotted an author from HP fandom back in the day who wrote something for my current fandom and oh god. I went back and BINGED her hp fics.

Something doesn’t need to BE high art to enjoy the fandom side. Half of my fandoms have pretty shitty base works which is why i enjoy the fanworks exploring the potential so much. Other times I’ve enjoyed the base work until something in fandom broke my perspective and it’s fanon>canon from then on. And some fandoms I haven’t even read the base work, just enjoyed an author’s work on lj/ffn/ao3 and ended up down a rabbit hole of their other fandoms. Feels like starting the third book in a long series but i eventually build context thru the fics/fandom wikis when im confused.

Any money i was gonna send to jkr’s pockets has already been spent when my mom bought the series while i was in elementary/middle school. Now I’m just here for the creativity of the fandom. She doesn’t make money through that and I refuse to feel like a bad person for enjoying fan content based on her works. It doesnt make me transphobic to still enjoy the fandom. Considering it was one of the largest fandoms on general-fandom-archiving sites and had close to 2 dozen independent archives I’d say it’s a fandom worth going back to. That much selection and differing options for ships will always bring people back.

That said, I would sell my soul on the black market for a copy of Maya’s Complete Works. I lost my copy years ago when my computer was compromised and was too stupid to back it up at the time. Maya MADE fanon!Draco who he is to this day and i really miss the original Draco who enchants his appliances to talk to him and loves marmalade and is generally a mess but a mess with a heart of gold that authorities have tried to lead astray. If anyone reading this has a copy they could upload or knows where i could download one… please ;_;

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I thought Maya was delightful as a person when I met her one time on a trip, but I did not like her fic. I met her a second time when she was in NYC for the summer and we got Mai Tais in honor of whatever other godawfully fanony fic popularized those among H/D fangirls. Memories!

Maya was very clear that she didn't want her stuff shared around publicly. If you want a copy—and I'm positive that somebody has one—you need to provide contact info.

[atla-suki]

Idk if you gotten this ask before but what other shows/movies are you into besides ATLA?

fantastic question i am obsessed with about 140 different series lmao

i’ll summarise the main ones:

atla (ofc) - the original series, LoK, and the chronicles of the avatar series. i love the kyoshi books so fkn much i don’t even know how to explain it. just go read them if u guys haven’t. then come to me and we can cry about yun together 🥲

DC - i’m a huuuuuge fan of young justice (the TV series) omg it’s one of my fav shows. i also am a fan of the live action titans series, but i have a love-hate relationship w that one. the people i’ve met thru that show are the absolute best but the show’s writers r my actual nemeses.

harry potter - i KNOWWW it’s controversial but i literally grew up with HP; it is engrained into my brain and my soul and my being. i also have the ability to separate the art from the artist! and by rewatching DVDs i literally already own, JKR is not profiting👍 also it’s just an incredibly written story. sorry not sorry.

the hunger games - i’m actually fr like genuinely in love with peeta mellark. my number one love. what a good goddamn series. phenomenal author.

cobra kai/TKK universe - KARATEEEE RAAAAHHHHH i love martial arts i do karate irl and i think that CK is so incredibly silly that it’s genuinely enjoyable. also it was a third of the reason i got into martial arts (suki being the second third + relatives in the field being the last third).

also i had a few months of BAD voltron (VLD) brainrot at the end of last year / beginning of this year. show went insanely downhill but i love lance and i love keith and i simply ignore 70% of canon 😌🫶

there r more but these r the main ones :)

[fandom-imagination-ss]

Dumbledore’s Secrets review.... thoughts..... It’s a mess

I just watched Fantastic beasts and where to Find them Dumbledore Secrets. I have thoughts,  and I have ALOT of questions. Under this Gif, I shall be Spoiling EVERYTHING I can remember So If you do not Like spoilers Please. Do not read. 

First, what I thought this movie would be about, Credence learning how to use magic. and Getting all angry at Albus and Going after him for abandoning him (which kind of happened) And about the How to Break the Blood Vow thing. Albus and Grindlewald made.

-I Knew about the change of Grindlewald I wasn’t a huge fan of the change, (( I am completely Justice for Johnny But if they had to Change the actor.. a Charming Guy would have been better. I get this guy is supposed to be Evil. But he’s supposed to be also Charming to Woo people into agreeing with him. Mads. Didn’t do it for me. Personal opinion. 

Tina 

I knew Tina wasn’t going to be in it (those I was HOPING For more scenes than just 2!)) I am Hopeful for the next movie. she is Fully Back! it made NO sense she would jump and focus on her career after her Sister Joined the Dark side and basically just ignored it? 

-Credence in general

. With the Actors behavior for almost 2 years now with assault etc. Makes sense that they would kill him off, Just so they wouldn’t have another thing to Deal with like what is happening with Amber Heard (( the petition to Kick her out of Aquaman 2 is Now at 4 million!)) the writers, producers, probably Killed him off Due to that. cause they already Knew they were dealing with Bad Press by firing Johnny. One less hassle. that being said, the way they just had him dying (And Not really Showing him Sick until halfway thru when he fought Dumbledore, and then after that fight, he looked like Death was on his door. could have been better. they should have shown Him Ill and Unwell sooner. and what happened to his BFF Voldy Snake? Wtf happened to her?? the Big secret is that He wasn’t actually a brother of Albus but his Nephew. I won’t lie. that surprised me. 

-Newt and the Creatures

, For a Movie series.. about Fantastic beasts. there aren’t many creatures in this movie. I did enjoy watching ppl recognize him Over his brother, and that scene where the brothers are holding hands was cute. Also, the scene where Newt had his hand on Tina’s waist for a second was cute. Newt seemed more open and Huggy and touchy in this movie. which I will Say I enjoyed! 

-Jacob 

I Loved that he got a wand. Does it make Absolutely ANY sense that a Muggle has a wand? Hell  No. Did I enjoy those? Yes. That Being said. Excuse me! you had Jacob a Muggle. who’s been watching his friends play with magic for years now (or however long it is in the movie) We don’t have a scene of him playing with the wand trying to make things Float, or explode Ect we were ROBBED Of seeing him playing with the wand! For a man who just got unlimited power, he didn’t play with it! it was the most unrealistic thing in the movie!

Queenie 

It took me a solid second to realize she was Even Queenie when she was on the other side. she looked so different. I wished they plaid out More that she was regretting her choices. and that she didn’t turn back too Good till the next movie. But still, seeing her Pining for  Jacob and saving him, etc. it would have made the reunion better for me. 

things that Didn’t make sense in the movie  ((If I’m wrong please correct me!))

they probably mentioned it in the harry potter books But Dumbledore’s sister was an Obscurial... while her brothers were both wizards.. who attended Hogwarts. How is that possible? She knew the existence of power, her parents Knew the existence of magic. and let her brothers go off but ignored her? (( i was reading quickly on a wiki page that she hurt some muggle boys and she just.. felt so ashamed she stopped using magic? if that was the case. wouldn’t her family be like “your gonna die if you don’t use your magic!!” and try to fix the problem? IDK that’s my thoughts 

the magical elections? 

So In the original HP movies, we see that England has their own magical Government, Same thing for FBAWTFT ....we even are introduced to both leaders. But in this movie. it’s one person to rule ALL of the magical worlds? 

wtf is the point of the magical ministry if it is One Ruler to Rule ALL of the magical worlds. Why would England vs America have different Rules (( Like in America you can’t marry a muggle? but in England, you can)) Please explain that to me! Did I miss something? or is that how it goes down? they even showed a German Ministry! 

the blood promise in general they made SUCH a huge deal about this thing last movie. to this movie barely being mentioned? they set it up that we would be trying to Figure out How to break it to just be “Nah can’t break it mate” to Kaboom. with the power of Love, I break the Blood promise?

I’m sorry about the “Voting” If for years you actually voted and all of the sudden you’re going to go back to an old tradition where a creature doe thing picks.. wouldn’t you idk Ask questions? like Why? Speaking of that cute little Creature. 1) Clearly Jacob is Prue of heart and Gold wtf didn’t it bow down to Jacob? 

2) Or Newt cause let’s face it. those boys are Pure Goodness 

3) YOUR TELLIN’ ME! THE MAN WHO RAISED HARRY POTTER JUST TO BUTCHER HIM AT THE RIGHT TIME! who internally was Only invested In harry to have him Killed off at the right time is Prue of Heart? I Love dumbledore but he isn’t “pure of heart” he’s Cunning and Brilliant and he makes sacrifices but Pure of heart? No. Sorry No. I’m not saying he isn’t a great Guy. But no. that man allowed Harry to live in a house where he was mentally, and physically abused and slept under a staircase for years. and Turned his head on it. a person pure of heart would have Snatched Harry out from his Aunts and uncles and given him a good life. a happy life! 

4)In the first movie they mention that No Maj and witches and wizards cannot interact in America that which was against the law, the second one. Queenie and Jacob are in love and Queenie wants to get married. but Jacob is scared they would take her away and refused. that’s why she turns to the dark side? but now they can just get married in Queens? without breaking any law? wtf was that about 

5) the excuse for Tina not being around is awful!. Did she get a promotion? her sister turned evil, and her boyfriend / and friends are fighting the big Bad but let’s stay focused on work? Even theasus was there helping out. Other its the excuse she had Covid throughout the entire movie process (( or was scared idk..)) Or the fact she spoke up against JK Rowling and JK was pissed and cut her almost completely out am annoyed. I’m Sorry I love the series but I watch 70% for the magical creatures 10% for the magical world and 20% because Tina and Newt together are adorable as HELL and I felt cheated out of the corny cheesy scenes with them! 

6) How did Credence Now how to 1) use that spell to write to the dumbledore’s 2) Know about Albus’ brother? 

7) I know they said the girl Albertius (Albus’ brother) was taken away. for some reason.. but ... Did he know about the child? did he just let his baby and love dash off without fighting to get them back? wtf expected better from a dumbledore. 

8) I already mentioned this. Jacob getting a wand. Just..as comic relief and Fun and ect I enjoy him having a wand.. but realistically.. shouldn’t that just be a stick to him? how the Heck can he use magic he’s Not magical. he’s a muggle. No magical being it’s in the definition! lol, I loved seeing him in Hogwarts and interacting with the Kids. and I slightly wished the doe creature bowed to Jacob at the vote. President Jacob! lol 

All in all... this movie... this was a movie. I’ll buy it I have too to complete my collection but honestly... wasn’t this movie delayed due to covid? IDK I expected More. and better I guess... especially with Jacob having a wand. I wanted Newt to try to teach him a simple spell and it just blows up on jacobs face like in the first HP movie when the kids are learning how to use their magic. Miss opportunity! 

My rating 

4/10

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I saw @bethel-wilson do this and I'm always a slut for tag memes so here we go lol

1. Who is your idol?

My mom.

2. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I've wanted to go to Ireland for forever, maybe someday I'll have money.. ^^' I'd love to go back to Germany too, and actually speak the language.

3. What decorates the walls of your room?

Not much, i really need to get on that. Just a mirror rn.

4. Favorite color combination?

Light gray/black/dusty rose/forest green are my fave colors

5. What’s on the top of your bucket list?

Don't have one.

6. Height?

5'2 1/2". I USED to be 5'3 1/4" for AGES, but noooo my bones decided it would be fun to shrink after college lol

7. Favorite animal?

Cats.

8. What’s the last song you listened to?

It Has Begun by Starset

9. How many/what kind of pets do you have?

Got my Artemis, smol fluffy black kitty. Best girl 💜

10. Last movie you saw in theaters?

I haven't been to the movies in months... Was it Shazam maybe?

11. Comfort food or favorite food?

Mom's venison stroganoff and grandma's potato dumplings 💚

12. Why did the chicken cross the road?

To get away from me lol

13. Book you’re currently reading?

I JUST FINISHED a really good fic last night, Between Now and Eternity by TomFooleryPrime, which is a Sarek x Amanda origin story but STRANDED ON A DESERTED PLANET SURVIVAL MODE, it's so dang good and well-written and i recommend it, and I've had the dogfather series by hollimichele open on my phone for the past month, it's a hp fic where it's like 'what if Harry didn't stay with the Dursleys and Sirius broke out early to find him', i read the original and the second part while my dad and i were driving down to Rochester a couple weeks ago, I'm currently midway thru there and back again which is abt Draco in this au and I'm waiting to continue when we go down again on the 21st & 22nd, it's REALLY GOOD!

14. Your favorite season and 3 things about it?

Spring/fall. 1. Changing your wardrobe. 2. Feeling like renewal. 3. Comfy.

15. You are about to get into a fight, what song comes on as your soundtrack?

Save Yourself by My Darkest Days

16. If you won the lottery tomorrow, what’s the first thing you would buy yourself?

I would hire somebody to clean/organize my apt so i could start fresh, make it a little easier for me.

17. What fictional world would you want to live in?

Star Trek 100%. No capitalism so i wouldn't feel so stressed over not having job, i could just find something to do within my limits and that i enjoy doing, healthcare w/ Crohn's and an ostomy would be a fuckin breeze, it'd be so nice... All that knowledge and ppl and SPACE!

18. If you had to learn a completely new language, what would it be?

I wanna know German and ASL.

19. Do you wear socks to bed?

If I'm already wearing them and they don't fall off when i get undressed.

20. If you could only choose one celebrity or athlete to make out with who would it be?

Idk... I like kisses but i don't think there's anyone I'm actually interested in like that.

21. If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life what would it be?

Lotr series.

22. Who’s your favorite player/celebrity and whats your favorite thing about them?

Markiplier or Jenna Marbles, for the same reason: they care SO DANG MUCH and are always interested in learning how to do even better.

23. Do you collect anything?

I collect skulls, aprons, mugs, and old cookbooks.

24. Favorite smell?

Nostalgia. My dad's shop at the farm, diesel, grandma's sewing room, mom's perfume...

Tagging YOU!