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The Hippogriff in the Room: The Harry Potter Problem
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Join Emily and Vee as they tackle how Harry Potter fic writers have responded to J.K. Rowling's public shift to transphobia in recent years. Vee shares their own experiences as a Harry Potter fic writer, and Emily adds some unasked-for attacks on long-dead composer Richard Wagner.
Topics include: Orphaning fics, the relationship between creators and fic, and fond memories of wizarding childhoods
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Content warning: this episode discusses transphobia
Sources from today's ep:
- Emily's Gritty/Phanatic slash fic
- Guide to Beta Reading by theirprofoundbond
- A timeline of JK Rowling's anti-trans shift by Brendan Morrow
- Top UK court says definition of woman based on biological sex, excludes transgender people by Brian Melley, Jill Lawless, and Sylvia Hui
- Transmissions: JK Rowling and the outdated, dangerous trope by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!
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