General waffle to take my mind off stuff

[birdsofshore]

I am so worried about the referendum here in Britain about whether we will stay in the European Union (I am strongly REMAIN, but I fear that the LEAVE campaign with its racist, fearmongering lies will be successful).

But anyway, YAY WIZARDS. My usual strategy for when I don't want to think about something.

1) FOUR of my prompts have been claimed at hd_fan_fair! I love every one of you crazy people! Auror peacocks! Sexy dragon bonding! Hesitant puppy roleplay! And Draco nicking Harry's post in a fit of jealousy! \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/

I can't WAIT for September.

2) Another glorious poster was released for Fantastic Beasts



Oh, my heart, I am so prepared to adore this film. I desperately want a poster from the film, to replace the tattered and beloved GoF poster that's been on my bedroom door forever.



This is one of my favourite images of film!Harry and I'll be sorry to lose this poster, but it's quite ripped and I like the idea of seeing Newt there every morning instead. I found a place on eBay who sells them, but only up to A2. I suppose I might have to be patient and wait until the film is actually OUT before I get a large one, but for now... do you think I should get the latest poster, shown above, or the one that's been out for a while, as below?

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[sabethea.livejournal.com]

I wasn't wildly interesting in Fantastic Beasts until a friend who is also quite a major film critic asked me to help her with an article on it, and now I'm really bouncy about it :)

(Also, I am so very much with you on the EU debate. The racism has been blatant and just awful - I live in Kent, which is always prone to it :/ - but as a queer, disabled woman (especially the disabled bit), really fucking terrified on my own behalf too.)

[dannyfranx.livejournal.com]

Nat is also terrified. We're both in the remain camp, as was everyone in the office today, if that helps (though I do work in an office of lefty liberal conservationists)

I will tell you what I told Tash. When I was walking home tonight there were a couple of guys standing at the top of the one way system with a vote leave sign and waving union flags. They weren't getting much response maybe one in 30 cars but the best thing was this little old lady who hobbled across the road with her sticks, booing, giving them the thumbs down and blowing raspberries.

[birdsofshore]

Yeah, nearly all my friends on fb are rabid Remainers, but we're a very narrow section of society unfortunately!

this little old lady who hobbled across the road with her sticks, booing, giving them the thumbs down and blowing raspberries.

FANTASTIC. I adore that image and will hold onto it. Thank you. ♥

[birdsofshore]

I am so up for Fantastic Beasts. I didn't know I would be so excited about it until I saw the first trailer and then I was like OH. MY. GOD. YES.

About the referendum... I'm sorry that the result may affect you so personally. Let's keep our fingers crossed there'll be good news in the morning.

[lightofdaye]

I feel you on the referendum issues. It's a good thing they legally can't report too much today.

butt Yay Wizards! (i mispelt that but, but it looks right in this context). Glad your prompts got claimed that's always exciting!

That poster does look pretty darn epic! And I say that as someone not especially hyped by Magical Beasts. Still I hope it's good.

[birdsofshore]

Heh at Butt Wizards. Yes, quite appropriate. The theme was rather challenging this year - magical creatures or pets - and my prompts were such a mixed bag, I am amazed any got picked at all.

[capitu]

Can you believe I have nothing to express my excitement for Fantastic Beasts yet? Like, nothing! Well, the book, obviously, but little else. I need more fantastic creatures!!! I only had a Hedwig, and she's fantastic, and a rat, but that's all. *despairs*

I'm gonna make the bf get me something. ^^

I'm so excited about it. My nephew, who I ~educated~ in all things HP since he was tiny, is super excited! I already told him I'm going to dress up for the premier (of what??) and he said, *long suffering sigh* I guess I'll have to as well. Heh.

[birdsofshore]

I've got my suitcase and my wand that's like Newt's and my Monster Book of Monsters all on top of a bookshelf in my bedroom. I'll take a photo for you another time. It looks crazy up there but I love it. I've got the Sorting Hat on the other bookshelf *shakes head* I know it's nothing to all the stuff YOU have, madam!

I'm going to get ultimate value from my Newt costume this year. It will be hilarious if I see the film and hate it, and then I'm like *gritted teeth* STILL WEARING THE COAT

[capitu]

Ohh! I'm so regretting not getting a Monster Book of Monsters!!!! *shakes fist as self* I mean, I didn't, did I....

Yeah, no, I didn't, BUT I FOUND FLUFFY! \o/ I've got Fluffy, which totally counts as a fantastic best! :D

We're not going to hate the film, come on! It's going to be a lot of fun. :) It's harmless fun. Unlike... you know what. *lol*

I'm so jealous of all your prompts getting claimed. I haven't got any claimed. *sniffs* I was so hoping for that H&D raising Hedwig's chicks. ^^

[subtlefire.livejournal.com]

I envy your no fucks given approach to both dressing up as/for the things you love and braving premiere night crowds. :)

[birdsofshore]

♥

[miesmorsh.livejournal.com]

I never post a comment even if I'm an avid reader (but I feel my english is so wobbly and It'd take ages to check everything and I'm lazy too, and basically yes I really have no excuses), but I adore you and the HP fandom and in this time I feel the need to show my support. I really, really hope you'll stay with us in the UE. Many hugs and lots of love from Italy.

[birdsofshore]

Ah my goodness, thank you! I appreciate that so much. There are so many reasons to remain in the EU, I feel bitterly miserable about the possibility of leaving. How did we even get to this point of considering it? But THANK YOU for your kind words (in beautifully written English, I have to say). I will hang on to those thoughts and hope for good news in the morning. Hugs and love to you, too.

[what-katie-did.livejournal.com]

Sharing your emotions entirely. Feel like I'll need a lot of 'YAY WIZARDS' posts tonight  :|

[birdsofshore]

♥

We've still got wizards.

[what-katie-did.livejournal.com]

Yep. Thank God for wizards right now! <3

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

I'm scared for you and have everything crossed. ♥

I, too, am excited for FB. *bounces* I doubt I'll dress up, unless (and this is just now occurring to me as I type this) we make some sort of fandom gathering/outing to the movies in my state (after all, there are several of us here now), in which case it could be a ton of fun. I must think on this. :)

At this point thinking on anything that will take my mind off our upcoming November election is a good thing. :P

[birdsofshore]

I'm sure there'll be fandom events around FB?

I won't say any more about Europe right now. Nothing useful to say. I'm sorry your election is looming large. It's a terrible prospect.

[subtlefire.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I like the second Beasts poster best.

Good luck on the referendum! Fingers and legs are crossed for you.

[birdsofshore]

Thank you, I still can't choose on the posters.

Thanks (belatedly) for your good thoughts for the referendum. They were appreciated. ♥

[maccadole.livejournal.com]

Holy grapes, those are all some damn fine posters. You have the Harry one on your door right now, you say? It's very, very gorgeous. I may need to get something like that, myself. Hmm, and the choice is really tricky in my opinion because the top one is more dramatic, imaginative and has beautiful scenery, but the architecture in the one that's been out for a while is absolutely drool worthy. Sooo. I can't choose. Both? :D

I've been reading a lot about your situation over there lately and my thoughts are with you. *Crosses fingers and hopes for the best*

[birdsofshore]

Yes, that's my Harry poster. I really like it, the image, and the quote, and remembering how excited I felt about each film coming out. I also (no offence to DanRad) like the way that it's not so obviously of him, that I can imagine my own Harry there more easily. I love the drama of it.

I honestly can't choose from the FB posters. I may have to get both when I can afford it!

Thank you (belatedly) for your good wishes for the referendum. They were appreciated. ♥

[fantasyfiend09.livejournal.com]

I am watching the referendum drama from my side of the Atlantic and nibbling my nails right along with you. I agree that Newt and his upcoming film do take the edge off. I don't really fancy Eddie per se, but he is rather pretty and he is one of those actors that absolutely becomes his character. So I think I rather fancy Newt.

[birdsofshore]

I agree with you about Eddie. He is awfully pretty and I usually fall in love with him when he is acting, even though I don't really find HIM fanciable. But I can imagine falling for him as Newt (or may already have done, from the trailers - "Just a smidge"?)

I feel I should apologise for the referendum results. I don't know what else to say about it. ♥

[fantasyfiend09.livejournal.com]

No need to apologize. There is more than enough blame to go around and there are lots of people who should apologize, but you are not one of them.

[shiftylinguini.livejournal.com]

<3333!!!

Yay wizards indeed *smothers with tea and blankets*

[birdsofshore]

Thank you, darling, you've been a shining star this week!

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

I know this is over simplifying, but if this can happen in the UK, the idea of Trump winning here actually just got real. Oh. My. God. So maybe I can imagine a little bit about how you feel. Did the "stay" party not turn out to vote? Canada's looking better and better, eh?

[birdsofshore]

Canada looks so good from here. Do all the guys look like that, do you think? If not, don't tell me. Let me dream.

I'm so sorry about Trump. I think it is much realler than any of us know. For me it started when the tories got back into power here at the last election. That was a punch to the gut and completely, completely unexpected. I feel like I have been vastly underestimating the stupidity and bigotry of the human race for many years.

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

I like the bottom one!

[birdsofshore]

Thank you, it's gorgeous isn't it?