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It does not matter if you knew about the live ammo.

It does not matter whether or not you intended to harm that woman.

It does not matter if you actually pulled the trigger or not.

What does matter is that you had that gun pointed at that woman. THAT is gun safety 101.

You are a murderer by negligence if not intent.

Own it, asshole.

L

Well, here we are. Posting has concluded for the final Hoggywartyxmas fest. In some ways, a sad time for Hoggywartians, but all good things do indeed have an end, and it is time. For more than a decade, Hoggywartyxmas has been a joyous gathering of HP fans and the repository of some of the very best fandom works of all kinds ever created.

It's all still there, and you could do worse things with your time than to go back through the rich tapestry woven through the years to revisit old favorites, to perhaps find a treasure that you missed before, or simply to re-experience the joy of the peak of HP fandom.

There have been other great exchanges, Beholder, for example, but to me, Hoggy stands apart.

And so I honor this rich heritage by being ruthless in selecting recs for this year. (Really, just check them all out.)

And now... (Please to note my usual crude links. I am software challenged.)

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The 1st Day of Hogwarts - 1 - "My Journal of Being 13 and Our Trip to Schotland" by Adela
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Do read the indicated precursors to this story if you haven't. This story of a muggle girl discovering magic does exist, and indeed runs in her family gives us one of the best and most delightful OCs ever, Adela. There are appearances by beloved (or maybe not) canon characters as well. Simply put, this is a damn fine bunch of stories, and if you are reading this then you need to read them all.

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Embers and Soot — A HoggyWartyXmas filk contribution
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This work beggars description. Singers from around the globe participated, and I believe there is some actual witchcraft involved here. It is beautiful, and joyful, and will lighten your heart. This is the little Christmas that we all need the whole year 'round.

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The 2nd Day of Hogwarts - 1 - 6th December is St Nicholas Day
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This picture would bring a smile to Ebenezer Scrooge. Heck, I smiled. No hints, just go see it.

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The 5th Day of Hogwarts - Further Adventures of the Hogwarts Knitting Society - Part 1
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Now this one might well have you on the edge of your seat for a while. The word "ominous" barges to mind. It is a complex web that is woven here, but do examine it thread-by-thread. You will be glad that you did.

May there be no moaning of the bar, as Hoggywartyxmas sets out to sea.

L

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This years edition of Hoggywartyxmas is off to its usual brilliant start!

The first story, "Endings and Beginnings" is a marvelous story that is beyond my ability to describe. It is uplifting and heartwarming, and it shows how being a decent being can make one a hero.

Here. Read it.
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My gift this year is an epic tale that will help you to appreciate the good in your life, despite the horrific state of things in the world today.

Read it too, it is more than worth the time.

"Flipping the Elephant"

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Happy Hoggywarty!

L

For some time now, I have been tipping people at drive-throughs. Not much, just a dollar or two, and thanking them. Some are puzzled, some seem pleased, some surprised, and one young woman actually did a little happy dance when I gave her two bucks. Two lousy dollars.

Food workers, particularly those in fast food, are the recipients of lots of abuse. Most places are very understaffed, and customers with their own problems often vent their frustrations on the kid in the window when service is slow.

Let's be patient, and acknowledge that these are difficult and thankless jobs. Let's be polite, and acknowledge these workers. Sure, they are there because they need to work. But they help us, at some risk to themselves.

It doesn't take much to make a difference nowadays.

L

The Unofficial Minutes of the Hogwarts Knitting Society


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14k, and too short. This one is a must read, brilliant in its simplicity, and just so very right.

No hints, no spoilers, just read it.

L

Extracts from 'Letter Collection P'

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This story is told through a series of letters between a just-graduated from Hogwarts Misses Pence and Malkin. It is filled with marvelous descriptions of the places and people that set them firmly on their career paths. Beautifully written, it is sure to warm the heart of any book-lover.

Do go and read it.

L