From Amber_Falls at Amber_Falls.yahoo.invalid Sat Sep 4 21:53:26 2004 From: Amber_Falls at Amber_Falls.yahoo.invalid (Amber_Falls) Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2004 21:53:26 -0000 Subject: New Harry Potter Forum Message-ID: A new discussion board: Fandomonium! The X-Files, West Wing, Harry Potter, Stargate, Alias: a place to hang and talk about spoilers, actors, fanfic and more..... Check it out ----> http://fandomonium.invisionplus.net Come and play. Hope to see you there soon. ps: you must register to post, and all registrations must be approved by a member of Admin, so approval could take up to 24 hours!! In the meantime, you are welcome to browse the forums and get a feel for the place. From seuferer at shanti_50130.yahoo.invalid Sun Sep 5 16:41:29 2004 From: seuferer at shanti_50130.yahoo.invalid (shanti_50130) Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2004 16:41:29 -0000 Subject: New Harry Potter RPG and a Fanfiction Link Message-ID: I wanted to share a new Harry Potter role-playing game, The Shrieking Shack. The link is here: http://shonjir.net/v-web/bulletin/bb/index.php This is a loose-style roleplaying game with focus on character development more than rigidly following linear plots. There are SOME linear plots, of course, but mostly we allow our memebers to just take their characters in the direction they wish. There are "history" boards for playing out threads in the years before the Mauraders, Mauraders period threads for that time, and of course most of the board is dedicated to the Harry Potter years. Original characters are welcome, but we do stick to the canon feel and intent--no cross overs from other genres. We are very happy to say that our players are almost entirely college-age and above, so the role playing and writing are very good. We have many, many canon characters open, but are especially seeking an Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and lots of students. The fanfiction I wanted to share is my own, a Severus Snape/OFC story. The first part is here: Prologue Lost Souls Found http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1782303/1/ Lupin, Snape early childhood. Maruaders and Snape later school years as seen through the eyes of a Ravenclaw student as she develops fascination for our favorite Slytherin. Complete. And is continued here: Lost Souls Found http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1789723/1/ Romance,Drama. After OotP, Voldemort out in the open, Snape involved in DE activities, OotP Spy role, researcher from Ministry offers to aid and assist Dumbledore. Snarky Snape, indepth plot. WIP Rated for later chapters. 8-23-04 New AN Chap. 5 Thanks! Lisa *returns to lurk mode* From kelleythompson at kelleyscorpio.yahoo.invalid Sun Sep 5 18:10:44 2004 From: kelleythompson at kelleyscorpio.yahoo.invalid (Kelley) Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2004 18:10:44 -0000 Subject: Book: "The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter" Message-ID: The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter Offers the First Book-Length Analysis of the Harry Potter Series Columbia, MO? In 2000, Forbes listed J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, as nineteenth in celebrity earnings, only two places behind another phenomenon, Michael Jordan. Translated into nearly three dozen languages, Rowling's books have both elicited praise and provoked controversy. In The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter, contributors from Great Britain, the United States, and Canada offer the first book-length analysis of Rowling's work from a broad range of perspectives within literature, folklore, psychology, sociology, and popular culture. A significant portion of the book explores the Harry Potter series' literary ancestors, including magic and fantasy works by Ursula K. LeGuin, Monica Furlong, Jill Murphy, and others, as well as previous works about the British boarding school experience. Other chapters explore the moral and ethical dimensions of Harry's world, including objections to the series raised within some religious circles. Rowling's use of folkloric devices is examined, particularly in terms of how these elements increase the books' appeal for children. The handling of British slang in U.S. editions and difficulties in translating Rowling's work for foreign-language editions are also addressed. The books' appeal for adolescent boys, not customarily a strong presence in the reading market, is explored within a cultural framework, and gender dynamics are discussed from the standpoint of contemporary feminist literary theory, focusing on the character of Hermione Granger. The concluding chapters survey the development of fan communities and the implications of the Harry Potter commercial empire?books, motion pictures, action-figure toys, and other consumer goods?for the series' literary standing. Written to ensure its accessibility to a broad audience, this volume will appeal to librarians, teachers, parents, and the general Potter reader, as well as to literature scholars. Lana A. Whited is Professor of English at Ferrum College in Virginia and a weekly columnist on media issues for roanoke.com. The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter (0-8262-1549-1, $24.95 paper) is available at local bookstores or directly from the University of Missouri Press by calling 1-800-828-1894. Individuals placing orders should include $4.00 shipping and handling for the first book and $1.00 for each additional book. For further publicity information, contact Beth Chandler, University of Missouri Press, 2910 LeMone Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201. From s_ings at S_Ings.yahoo.invalid Tue Sep 7 23:13:57 2004 From: s_ings at S_Ings.yahoo.invalid (Sheryll Townsend) Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 19:13:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: The Witching Hour seeks volunteers! Message-ID: <20040907231357.796.qmail@...> Hello! The planning team for The Witching Hour is seeking applicants for several key positions to join an active and enthusiastic team of volunteers. To apply for one of these positions, please email organizers @ witchinghour.org with a cover letter and resume. (You may delete any personally identifying material.) Please do not think that we won't give you one of these positions simply because you don't have much experience in that area. A good cover letter can make up for a lack of experience, in some cases. Your position within the fandom also has no place in our decision-making process. Who your friends are, whether you're a BNF, what you ship, etc. are irrelevant to us. One more note before we get to the positions: We have very high standards for these positions, and that is why you have to specifically apply to be on a couple of our teams. If you apply and are not chosen for one of these positions, please do not take it as a reflection of your personal value; we're incredibly demanding and have very specific ideas about what we're looking for. We want each and every one of you on our teams, in one way or another. Please feel free to contact Emily, Hallie or Amy at any time if you have questions about the positions or concerns about this process or its results. There is no deadline for submission of a cover letter or resume. Our selection process will be a combination of first-come and outstanding qualifications. Thus, earlier submission is better, so long as your submission accurately reflects your qualifications and talents. Thanks again for your enthusiasm and eagerness. We look forward to working with all of you. Emily, Hallie, and Amy Event Organizers The Witching Hour Beta Booth Coordinator The beta booth coordinator will assist in targeting applicants for the beta booth, and will assist in scheduling and communicating with beta readers who will staff the booth at the symposium. Assistant Workshops Coordinator The assistant workshops coordinator will work with the workshops coordinator on projects as needed. Fundraising and Sponsorship Coordinator The fundraising and sponsorship coordinator will be a point of contact for merchants who wish to sponsor some aspect of The Witching Hour, and will lead fundraising efforts. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, and experience with fundraising, accounting, or a related field. This coordinator will be resposible for coordinating a fundraising team in conjunction with existing volunteer areas. Corporate and Fandom Sponsorship The corporate and fandom sponsorship volunteer(s) will be web-connected, available volunteers with excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail, familiarity with databases, and fandom knowledge are pluses. Publishing Coordinator The publishing coordinator will be responsible for compiling and publishing a compendium of The Witching Hour's programming, including acquisition of copyright licenses from authors, copyediting and publication. Public Relations The Witching Hour continues to seek volunteers with experience or a demonstrated interest in public relations or marketing. In particular, this group is in need of a Fandom Promotions coordinator, so a broad knowledge of fandom sites, archives, and news outlets is desirable, as is fandom participation on some level. Logistics The Witching Hour continues to seek volunteers for the Logistics team. Proximity to Salem is a plus, but not necessary. Most Logistics volunteers are assigned to answer questions about a single venue or lodging provider. Legal The Witching Hour seeks additional attorneys, law clerks and paralegals. Experience or interest in intellectual property law or non-profit tax law is desireable. Tasks may include monitoring conference planning for legal issues and questions, drafting and revising contracts, and preparing state tax filings. Please feel free to volunteer in only one area of expertise or planning. Art, Writing, and Music The Witching Hour seeks an art professor, a professional writer or writing professor, and professor of music for its vetting team. Don't worry if you aren't interested in that kind of responsibility or you only want to help out at the conference. We have volunteer opportunities for folks who cannot attend and we'll need people down the road to be Salem Elves and work shifts at the conference information desk, security, Chasers, A/V personnel, etc. If you are interested in that sort of volunteer work, please feel free to e-mail volunteers @ witchinghour.org or join yahoogroup wh_volunteers, and we'll find you a place on our team. For more information about The Witching Hour, visit http://www.witchinghour.org/ From lists at heiditandy.yahoo.invalid Mon Sep 13 16:48:45 2004 From: lists at heiditandy.yahoo.invalid (Heidi) Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 12:48:45 -0400 Subject: New forums on FictionAlley Message-ID: <5913e6f8040913094823bea020@...> Check out our new meta, analysis, etymology and uber-discussion forums on FictionAlley - you can find three of them here: http://www.fictionalley.org/fictionalleypark/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=193 The Book-Lined Shelves What do you think of JKR's writing style? What do published authors have to say about it, and about Harry's world? How do you think HP compares to other literature? Come on in and discuss HP with a critical eye! Academics, students, scholars and the curious and interested are all welcome! Background, Backstory & Back-ups What mythological, historical and real world sources may have influenced the characters and creatures we meet in the Potterverse? This forum includes discussion of etymology, legend sources, the British school system Smiths songs, and other "real" material that turns up in the Potterverse. Eckletricity: Theory, Practice, and the Mechanics of the Potterverse Where is Hogwarts, on the map? How does the British school system work? What should a minister of magic do at work? And what is your theory on how magic really works? And the last one is here - http://www.fictionalley.org/fictionalleypark/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=192 - it's called Hermione's Book Collection: In the years since the release of Philospher's Stone, the publishing world has seen a slew of books about the Harry Potter series and J.K. Rowling herself. Discuss, recommend and review those books! From hpforme123 at hpforme123.yahoo.invalid Mon Sep 27 13:26:16 2004 From: hpforme123 at hpforme123.yahoo.invalid (~Samantha~) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 06:26:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: The Fairy Prophecy Message-ID: <20040927132616.48922.qmail@...> The latest chapter of The Fairy Prophecy by S.E.Spotwood is up. Chapter 54-- Spiritual Unveiling. Read it here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheFairyProphecy/ The truth behind the mystery of Severus Snape is revealed in The Fairy Prophecy. Discover what makes the Potions Master tick as his connection to now seventh year Fairy-Elf Samantha Elfers is slowly unveiled. As Sam's 17th birthday approaches, people are starting to notice her...including Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy to her surprise. Even more surprising are the feelings for the Potions Master that are rising from deep within her. Many exciting changes are in store for Sam during her final year at Hogwarts as she befriends the Trio, Draco, the Weasleys, Remus Lupin and Sirius Black. 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