From lateagain522 at lateagain522.yahoo.invalid Sat Dec 1 04:50:33 2007 From: lateagain522 at lateagain522.yahoo.invalid (lateagain522) Date: Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:50:33 -0000 Subject: Harry Potter Dumbledore's Army Purse, Bag, and Backpack!!!! for sale! adorable! Message-ID: Hey group. I just got some exclusive Harry Potter Dumbledore's Army bags...they are adoooorable...I promise you have never seen anything like these before. PERFECT christmas gifts! Search ebay for Harry Potter Army Bag or try this link.. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZamanda522 Thanks guys! From rachael at rstiegel.yahoo.invalid Sat Dec 1 20:02:37 2007 From: rachael at rstiegel.yahoo.invalid (rstiegel) Date: Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:02:37 -0000 Subject: Snapecast Episoed 25: Penultimate Episode Message-ID: Snapecast Episode 25, the second to last Snapecast, is up and ready for listening. Available via the following... Direct download: http://snapecast.com/podpress_trac/web/291/0/2007-12-01-SnapecastEp25.mp3 Snapecast web site: http://snapecast.com And here's our adorable promo pic: http://snapecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/sc_ep25.jpg Rachael From elanor.isolda at elanor_isolda.yahoo.invalid Mon Dec 3 01:24:36 2007 From: elanor.isolda at elanor_isolda.yahoo.invalid (Elanor Isolda) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 01:24:36 +0000 Subject: Announcing Sectus 2009 at Bodelwyddan Castle Message-ID: <6493bc80712021724k2a79c054h1bb721aaf99d2f6@...> Following on the success of Sectus 2007 in London, we are pleased to present Sectus 2009, a four-day Harry Potter convention for adults. Set in a magnificent Grade II listed castle in Britain, this will be a unique event, combining a formal conference with a celebration of one of the best-loved fantasy series of all time. Sectus 2009 will take place at Bodelwyddan Castle from June 26-29, 2009. Bodelwyddan Castle is a fully-equipped, restored castle with purpose-built rooms that feature all the modern amenities in an historic setting. In addition to having several magnificent period drawing and meeting rooms, Bodelwyddan Castle is home to the National Portrait Gallery's Victorian collection. Sectus 2009 will host a variety of on-site informal programming, including archery, scavenger hunts and evening entertainment, taking full advantage of Bodelwyddan Castle's spacious grounds and multiple on-site bars and meeting rooms. Sectus 2009 will feature the same variety of programming that made the first event so popular - a mix of academic presentations and informal discussions of canon and fandom-related topics. At Sectus we're open to any kind of programming our attendees are interested in covering, whether it be fanfiction, shipping, character development or the series' real world applications. Let us know what you'd like to see at Sectus 2009 when you register - we want the programming to reflect what our attendees are interested in! Sectus is an unofficial Harry Potter convention that is entirely not-for-profit. After a very successful partnership with Book Aid International, all proceeds of Sectus 2009 will go towards SOS Children's Villages UK, a branch of the world's largest orphans' charity, which helps homeless children, in particular those with HIV/AIDS. Space at Sectus 2009 is limited, so register now to guarantee yourself a spot! As a special offer, those who book before the New Year will be appropriated the best rooms at the venue. Registration for Sectus is subject to terms and conditions which are available on our website. The cost starts at ?290, which includes registration and room and board for three nights, breakfast and evening meal for each day inclusive. Rates rise to ?300 on November 1st, 2008 and then to ?310 on February 1st, 2009. Room upgrades are available ? see our website for details. Please visit our website, http://www.sectus.org for more information on the event, registering and advertising with us. You can also drop us a line at info at ... or contact me directly. We hope to see you there! Regards Elanor Isolda Conference Chair Sectus Ltd -- Sectus events are not endorsed, sanctioned or in any way supported, directly or indirectly, by Warner Bros. Entertainment, the Harry Potter book publishers or J.K. Rowling and her representatives. Sectus is a trading name of Sectus Ltd, registered in England and Wales. Registration number: 6130297 Registered Office: 11 Murray Street, London NW1 9RE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] From coriolan at coriolan_cmc.yahoo.invalid Wed Dec 5 15:24:38 2007 From: coriolan at coriolan_cmc.yahoo.invalid (Caius Marcius) Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:24:38 -0000 Subject: Harry Potter Filks: Two and a Half New Musicals Message-ID: Harry Potter Filks was updated today with 53 new filks, including two and a half new musicals. I completed the other half of Crux, the first complete DH musical (based on the original version of Chess), while SchmergoWeasley has a CoS-based Hogwarts Musical (based on High School Musical) and Lord Voldemort ? The Musical (based on LesMiserables). Also, filks by Prankaholic, Anon E. Mouse, Nelsongirl, Loiuse Freeman Davis, etc. Stop by for a visit! - CMC HARRY POTTER FILKS http://home.att.net/~coriolan/hpfilks.htm From cinemedia at cinemediapromo.yahoo.invalid Fri Dec 7 16:08:05 2007 From: cinemedia at cinemediapromo.yahoo.invalid (CineMedia Promotions) Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:08:05 -0500 Subject: OOTP limited edition deluxe soundtrack Message-ID: <02f201c838eb$5a48ce50$0a00a8c0@beth> Mugglenet.com is offering their visitors a special deal on the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Deluxe Soundtrack. Visit http://www.mugglenet.com/app/news/show/1370 to see how to save 40% on this limited edition set! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] From chickenprincess1 at chickenprincess1.yahoo.invalid Mon Dec 10 07:15:28 2007 From: chickenprincess1 at chickenprincess1.yahoo.invalid (Valerie Frankel) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:15:28 -0000 Subject: Harry Potter Parody Wins USA Book News Award! Message-ID: Henry Potty and the Pet Rock: An Unauthorized Harry Potter Parody by Valerie Estelle Frankel was an Award-Winning Finalist in the "Children's Novelty & Gift Books" category, National Best Books Awards 2007. This has resulted in amazing recent sales on Amazon and in local bookstores. A laugh-out-loud, irreverent salute to everyone's favorite book. Unapproved, unendorsed, unofficial, and unstoppable, for ages 2 to 222. Signed copies and ordering information are available on the newly remodeled www.HarryPotterParody.com. Beware the flying pigs! From s_ings at S_Ings.yahoo.invalid Tue Dec 18 16:50:41 2007 From: s_ings at S_Ings.yahoo.invalid (Sheryll Townsend) Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:50:41 -0000 Subject: Convention Alley 2008 Call for Papers Message-ID: Call for Papers This international conference envisions bringing the Harry Potter fandom together in the beautiful city of Ottawa to discuss J.K. Rowling's novels with one another and with literary scholars. In addition to keynote speakers and programming sessions presented by fans and professionals, the convention will feature directed discussion groups as well as informal opportunities for fans and scholars to get to know one another and to enjoy the city of Ottawa. The Canadian Programming Committee seeks proposals for presentations, moderated panels and workshops on any topic relating to the Harry Potter novels and/or their fan community. We strongly encourage members of the fandom community to participate, and also welcome submissions by members of the professional and academic communities. While potential topics and suggested submissions are noted below to get your creative juices flowing, we are interested in any and all ideas - please do not feel limited by the potential topic areas or by the examples of potential submissions! Presenters should be at least 18 years old, as the conference programming is intended for adults. However, participants are encouraged to bring their families and many of the informal events will be open to family members. Programming Sessions Potential programming session topics include, but are not limited to, the following areas: Characters in the Harry Potter series. Thanks to the myriad of characters created by Rowling, there are innumerable opportunities for presentations in this area. A submission might propose comparing Draco Malfoy as he is portrayed in Rowling's canon vs. Malfoy as he is known in fanfiction or a look at Severus Snape, probably Rowling's most debated character. Mythology in the Harry Potter series. Rowling draws heavily from mythology in the series, from the three-headed dog Fluffy (based on Cerberus who guarded the Underworld in Greek mythology) to names such as "Argus" and "Narcissa". A submission might highlight the characters that are based on mythology, explain their mythological basis and provide a rationale for why Rowling chose to link those characters with these specific myths. Education in the Harry Potter universe. We invite teachers (and administrators) in the fandom to compare their jobs to the ones held by their analogs in the Harry Potter novels. Possible topics include detailed analyses of Rowling's views on the state's role in education, and how the teachers in Rowling's universe would fare in the "real world". Symbolism in the Harry Potter series. Proposals might explore how Rowling uses symbols and metaphors to express her views and the goals of the series. For example, submissions might analyze metaphors of death ("beyond the veil") or symbols of Christ (the stag, the phoenix, Harry's repeated resurrections). Fandom Influences in the Harry Potter series. A proposal in this area might review Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to identify instances where Rowling may have responded to popular questions from the fandom (e.g., how to pronounce "Hermione"). Understanding and Exploring British Terms in the Harry Potter novels. For non-British readers, some of Rowling's British expressions and terms are, well - foreign! A submission in this area might propose a roundtable discussion run by British fans that would entertain audience questions on dialects and British terms in the novels. Theories Past and Present. Is your theory still valid now that canon is closed or has it been blown out of the water? Are there still topics open to speculation? What would you have done? Are there parts of the story that left you wondering? Parts of the story left unresolved? What would you have changed, added or removed? How would those have benefited the storyline? The Programming Committee cannot stress enough that these topic areas are merely suggestions. They should not, therefore, be interpreted in any way as limitations on the subject matter of potential proposals. Proposals on any and all facets of the Harry Potter fandom are welcome and encouraged. The Committee only requests that your proposal be respectful of the interests and views of others in the fandom. Time Blocks Proposals should specify the estimated amount of time needed for presentation and discussion. Programming sessions will be held on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21. Our goal is to make all of the programming sessions as interactive as possible. Accordingly, for individual presentations, we suggest a planned presentation of between 30-45 minutes, followed by a 30-minute audience participation session. This is a guideline, however ? presenters are welcome to propose other ideas for encouraging audience participation. Strictly lecture-based presentations are discouraged, however. Accordingly, proposals must include an outline for how audience participation will be solicited. The suggested time period for moderated panels and workshops is between one hour and 90 minutes. As with the individual presentations, proposals for moderated panels should include a 30- minute audience participation session. A volunteer staff member will be present at each session to introduce the presenter, assist with any technical difficulties and facilitate the audience participation component. Proposal Submissions Proposals submitted via regular mail must be postmarked no later than: February 15, 2008. Proposals submitted electronically must be received by: February 28, 2008. Proposals may take the form of a 500 word abstract or a completed conference paper (approximately 5-7 pages). Any attachments must be in Microsoft Word to be readable. Proposals should be sent via e-mail (preferred) or regular mail in advance of the submission deadline to the following: E-Mail submission: convention_alley at .... Please use "Ottawa 2008 Programming Submission" in the subject line. You may also mail your proposals to: Convention Alley Box 36004 1106 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1Y 4V3 Canada Proposal Evaluation Proposals will be evaluated based on an assessment of the level of interest conference participants will have in the topic area and the originality of the ideas presented, as well as the use of correct spelling and grammar. Notification and Submission of Final Papers We plan to notify presenters whose proposals are selected for presentation at the convention during the week of week of March 17, 2008. We regret that, in order to keep conference fees as low as possible, we are unable to fund presenters' registration, hotel and/or travel costs, or provide any other form of remuneration. Presenters will need to register for the conference at their own expense when they confirm that they will present (confirmations must be postmarked or e-mailed by March 31, 2008). Presenters must submit their final completed paper in an electronic format (either as a text file or in Word) to the above e-mail address by April 30, 2008 (preferred) or by regular mail to the above address by April 15, 2008. Completed papers sent by regular mail must be submitted on a disk. All submissions will be edited for consistency of style, acronym use, and correct punctuation and grammar. Guidelines to ensure uniform style in the published proceedings will be provided to each successful presenter when selection notifications are issued. No changes will be made to submitted text without the prior approval of the author.