This Week’s News:
- Cast talk Deathly Hallows shoot, post-Potter careers & more with BBC News. [SS]
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Nominated for Satellite Award. [TLC]
- Hi-res version of first 'Deathly Hallows' photo. [HPANA]
- Adrian Rawlins to reprise James Potter role in Deathly Hallows. [SS]
- David Yates and Cast Members Talk Half-Blood Prince DVD and More. [TLC]
- Clémence Poésy to reprise role as Fleur Delacour in 'Deathly Hallows'. [HPANA]
- Sky News Interviews Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. [TLC]
- Phelps Twins Talk Deathly Hallows and More in New Interview. [TLC]
- Entertainment Weekly Preview of One Day in the Life of Daniel Radcliffe Book. [TLC]
- JKR Signed Deluxe Book with New Sketch of HP by Mary GrandPre Part of Charity Auction. [TLC]
( More News here )

This Week’s Searches and Activities:
- The weekly theme at hpgw100 is Spirits.
- The weekly theme at weasley_100 is Speed.
- The weekly prompt at rhr100 is Technology.
- The December Challenge at catchmysnitch is Enchanted Snow.
- hpgw_drabbles announced the December Drabbled Challenge. More info here.
- chest_monsters is a new Harry/Ginny community for fic, artwork, icons and discussion.
- scarhead_tuts is a new community where you post your HP tutorials and psd's. More info here.
- hp_events has updated.
- hbpmoviepics has posted video of Harry and Ginny's kiss in the RoR.

Reminders:
- Posting has started at smutty_claus.

This Week’s Discussions:
- Would Avada Kedavra work on a vampire? by midnight_ljc.
- In Defense of Lily Evans: A Brief Follow-up by randomneses.

This Week’s Fics:
- Slowly Forward by purelush. [Percy/Katie - PG]
- Albus Severus by fbo66. [H/G, Al, James]
- The Evolution of Hermione Granger by mugglemama. [R/Hr - R]
- A Quite Evening by honourweasley12. [R/Hr]
- I'll Find Our Rhythm In The Dark by ravenclawbest. [George/Angelina, Fred/Angelina - R]
- Relaxation by prongsxwormtail. [Drabble; Ron, Percy]
- The Sunny Day by pettybureaucrat. [Drabble; H/G - PG]
- If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them by rumpelsnorcack. [Drabble; H/G]
- More Alone Than Ever by thenarnianqueen. [Drabble; R/Hr]
- Making Up for Lost Time by danfan74. [Drabble; H/G]
- Christmas Spirits by fbo66. [Drabble; H/G]
- Prayer by l3petitemort. [Drabble; NCP, Slash, Charlie/Seamus - PG13]

Updated Chapter-Fics:
- Finding Us: Chapter 18 by kezzabear. [H/G - NR]
- Remember Me: Chapter 10 - Reunion by brittpinkie. [H/G - R, AU]

This Week’s Fanart:
- Children by AverageBear. [Victoire, Dominique, Louis]
- roonil wazlib by choxbox.
- The Next Gen Kids by Levicorpus.
- They can help by LoonyL. [Various]
- School Love by fancy-less. [R/Hr]
- Ginny by AbsolutelyLorLor.
- Ginny by seachild.
- Two Pieces by Various Artists at hump_day_smut. [H/G, R/Hr - NWS]

This Week’s Icons and Multimedia:
- 60 HP, Cast, JKR icons by ng_x. [Multi-fandom]
- 2 Wallpapers, Cast icons by oclumensy. [Multi-fandom]
- Picspam: Ron/Hermione HBP, Part Two by hydrogens.
- HBP, DH, Cast icons, banners by cookiestome. [Multi-fandom]
- 14 DH Quote icons by sammie_marie. [Multi-fandom]
- 50 HBP icons, wallpaper by ibasecheergirl.
- 30 HBP, OotP icons by stolenpostit.
- 45 HBP icons by sunshine_hippie.

This Week’s Recs:
- H/G recs: here and here at crack_broom.
- R/Hr recs: here at crack_broom.

From The Vault:
- Bill, Fleur and Victoire by glockgal.
- An Interlude Before War by fireworkfiasco. [R/Hr - PG13]

Editor’s Pick:
- Fic: Saved From Ruin by mugglemama. [R/Hr - RT]
- Art: Family Reunion by waccawheels. [Comic, H/G, others]



As always, please send all OBHWF related news to obhwf.weekly[at]gmail[dot]com.

This Week’s News:
-New Video Interview with Actor Rupert Grint[TLC]
-Video: Tom Felton Talks Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows on GMTV[TLC]
-Half-Blood Prince DVD Released Today in India[TLC]
-Four New Videos from Ultimate Collectors Editions, Half-Blood Prince DVDs[TLC]
-Director Chris Columbus Reflects on Trio and the First Two Harry Potter Films[TLC]
-New HBP DVD Video: Stunt Training for Rupert Grint, our King[TLC]
-More HBP DVD Videos: Editing with Dan Radcliffe, One Minute Drills, Art with Bonnie Wright, More[TLC]
-First Look: Screencaps of Sneak Peek of Wizarding World of Harry Potter[TLC]
-Screencaps of Entire Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, Extras, Deleted Scenes[TLC]
-Imelda Staunton as Umbridge: Back in Pink for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows[TLC]

( More news under the cut )

This Week’s Searches and Activities:
The weekly theme at hpgw100is weather
hp_canon_festposted a support group for artists and authors here and looking for icon makers here
rwhg_bigbangis a new ron and hermione community starting in 2010 and looking for vounteers, authors or artist here
chest_monsters is a new ginny and harry community looking for ideas for a new challenge here
thenarnianqueenannounced the Biggest Ronmione Contest here

Reminder:
The submissions for mini_festare due.

This Week’s Fics/Drabbles:
The non boring graduation by dukebrymin[H/G,R/Hr-PG]
Ginny's House by myginevra [H/G-G]
Birthday by sunshine1112[H/G-G]
It takes courage by phantomaya6000 [R/Hr-R]
Anticipation and Trepidation by hermioneweasley1972[R/H-G]

Updated Chapter-Fics:
When Percy met Aubrey,Part 28 bymollywheezy[Percy/Aubrey]
Extreme Measures by gwenhwyfar[R/Hr,H/G,Bill/Fleur-T]

This Week’s Fanart:
Traditional Wear by dove[Trio-R]
Bill Weasley by hvostoroga
The Trioby Maggirl93
Hermione Granger by littleblack015
Hugo and Lily by redreh
Hogsmeade,In the Library by DDLL [Trio]
Hugo's 1st year by Ninnytreetops
HP 2nd Generation by shellentina
Autumn by Kassis[R/Hr-G]

This Week’s Icons and Multimedia:
#14 Harry Potter and Emma Waston by llamd[Multi-fandom]
#44 Harry Potter/Cast and banner by nellamalfoy[Multi-fandom]
harryandginny.org posted screenscaps from HBP
Ron and Hermione picspam by satine_59
Ron and Hermione HBP picspam byhydrogens

This Week’s Recs:
H/G fic and art rec:Here,here at crackbroom[NC-17]

From The Vault:
Fic:Secrets and Jealousybythenarnianqueen[R/Hr,Ron/Lavender-PG]
Fic:Soothing his Pain bymugglemama[R/Hr-NC-17]


Editor’s Pick:
Art:We are going to play a game by lilywmn[R/Hr-R]



As always, please send all OBHWF related news to obhwf.weekly[at]gmail[dot]com.

This Week’s News:
- Round up of 'Potter' DVD news & more. [HPANA]
- First of the Official Deathly Hallows Concept Art Images Now Online. [TLC]
- Chris Columbus reminisces about the beginning of the 'Harry Potter' movies . [SS]
- Various videos & interviews with 'HP' cast. [HPANA]
- Clips from Ultimate Collectors DVDs Online: Casting Hermione, Ron and CoS Scene. [TLC]
- Harry Potter Spells Application now available.. [TLC]
- 'HBP' included on Amazon's 'Best Movies & TV of 2009' list. [HPANA]
- DH Cast and Crew Mark Remembrance Day While Filming Battle of Hogwarts. [TLC]
- Special Previews of HBP DVD Extras on ABC Family Harry Potter Weekend in December. [TLC]
- Half-Blood Prince nominated for People's Choice Awards best movie and on-screen team. [SS]
- VIDEO: New Half-Blood Prince Gryffindor love on-set feature. [SS]
- New Harry Potter theme park Hogwarts Express & construction photos. [SS]
- WB's Countdown to Half-Blood Prince DVD Release Begins. [TLC]

This Week’s Searches and Activities:
- The weekly prompt at weasley_100 is Experiment.
- The weekly theme at rhr100 is Complete.
- The weekly theme at hpgw100 is Transform/Transformation.
- hp_art_tales posted Important Announcement regarding rules.
- Harry and Ginny.org has updated with HD caps.

Reminders:
- Sign-ups close on November 20th at hpgeorgecentric.
- Submissions for hp_canon_fest are due December 1.
- ginger_lust have extended prompt-claiming until December 1.
- Official sign-ups for ginnybigbang begin November 23.

This Week’s Fics/Drabbles:
- NO! Just the Opposite! by danfan74. [Drabble; H/G]
- Five Kisses Ginny Shared by r_becca. [G/H, with Ginny/Michael and Ginny/Dean - Teen]
- In the Kitchen by l3petitemort. [Drabble; Percy/Audrey]
- The Anniversary Breakfast by katwoman_68. [Drabble; H/G, kids]
- Fear of the Unknown by redheadsarehot. [Drabble; R/Hr]
- Percy Weasley and the Thirteenth N.E.W.T. by l3petitemort. [Drabble; Percy/Penelope - PG13/Soft R]
- Trouble by l3petitemort. [Drabble; Arthur/Molly, Percy]
- Lucky Enough by countwestwest. [Drabbles; H/G]
- Suspicious Circumstances by aggiebell90. [Drabble; H/G, James]
- Perils of Metamorphmagi by iphifix. [Drabbles; H/G - PG13]
( More Fic/Drabbles here )

Updated Chapter-Fics:
- After the Flaw: Oligarchy: Chapters 16-37 by kanedax. [R/Hr - PG-NC17]

This Week’s Fanart:
- Victoire by ericahpfa.
- Trio, Ginny, Luna, Neville by ani_bester.
- Floral Hermione and Ginny by inthelaurels.
- Weasley by parv89.
- A Silly Little Book by NeverlandForever. [Ginny]
- Mama, Hugo, and Rosie by RLKarnes.
- Fred and George Weasley by Peregrinus5Floh.
- Harry Potter Submission by Fishing-With-Hearts. [Trio, Hagrid]
- Ron slash Sandwich OTP by StuckInThe90s.
- The Potters by Walnut-cookie. [H/G]

This Week’s Icons and Multimedia:
- Harry/Ginny Half-Blood Prince Movie Picspam by dlittleone.
- 14 Icons, 1 Wallpaper by lumiscious.
- HBP Quidditch scene video by hbpmoviepics.
- 24 HP Quote icons by katshakespeare.
- 100 HP movies icons by eva_1102.
- 44 HBP icons by thenarnianqueen.

This Week’s Recs:
- H/G recs: here and here at crack_broom. [NC17]
- R/Hr fic recs: here and here at crack_broom.

From The Vault:
- Clean Sweep by belovedranger. [R/Hr - NC17, Restricted Access]
- Bill Weasley by griffouine.

Editor’s Pick:
- Fic: The Talk by shocolate. [R/Hr, H/G - PG13]
- Art: The Dragon by briarthorn. [Trio - G]



As always, please send all OBHWF related news to obhwf.weekly[at]gmail[dot]com.

This Week’s News:
- Dan Radcliffe as Harry Potter: An Icon of the Decade Cover for Empire Magazine [TLC]
- Wizarding World of Harry Potter Construction Photos Update [TLC]
- John Hurt to Film Again as Ollivander This Month for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" [TLC]
- The Prodigal Son Returns: Chris Rankin Filming as Percy Weasley for Deathly Hallows [TLC]
- Harry Potter Bookmark Contest Now Open [TLC]
- Deals on Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince DVDs [TLC]
- Play a Demo of New Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD Game [TLC]
- Another Revamp for Official Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Website [TLC]
- Buy a Wand from Allivans and Support Toys-For-Tots [Mugglenet]
- All Aboard! The Hogwarts Express Arrives at Wizarding World Themepark [TLC]

( more links under the cut )

This Week’s Searches and Activities:
- The weekly theme at weasley_100 is Trouble
- Week 167 challenge at ginny_challenge
- Sign ups for writers and cheerleaders at percybigbang through January 1, 2010
- Sign ups for artists and betas at percybigbang through April 14, 2010
Reminders:
- Week 166 challenge voting at ginny_challenge on icons
- Sign ups for wizard_love end November 11
- Call for prompts for hp_art_tales continue through November 29.


This Week’s Fics:
- Alright by aloemilk [R/Hr – G (drabble)]
- Third Time's A Charm by thesteppyone [R/Hr – NC-17]
- In the Attic and Overwhelmed by aggiebell90 [H/G – G (drabbles)]
- It's All About What's Between the Buns> by luvscharlie [Ron, with Romilda Vane – G]
- Hunger by mugglemama [R/Hr – NC-17]
- Dusk by fbo66 [H/G – PG (drabble)]
- Simple Moments by ladywhizbee [H/G – PG]
- Love? by natygry [R/Hr – G]

WIP Updates
- Some Say Love by aramintalupin [George/Angelina – R]
- Ginny's House by MyGinevra [H/G – Teen]
- The You I Never Knew by noahlondon [R/Hr – G]
- Life Goes On by missgranger2 [R/Hr - NC-17]
- Live…or Die Trying by missgranger2 [R/Hr – NC-17]


This Week’s Fanart:
- Spoilt Homework by Chashirskiy [R/Hr – G]
- It's All About What's Between the Buns by redheadsarehot [gen, Ron - G] [art is located below fic]
- …such pranksters by solemnlyswear22 [gen, Weasley brothers – G]
- keeping your hands warm by redheadsarehot [R/Hr - R]
- Honeymoon Cabin by Hollyboo2001 [Molly/Arthur - NC-17] [warning: NWS Theo/Luna artwork also on link]
- Deathly Hallows Trio by leelastarsky [gen, Trio – G]
- Harry Potter by canehda [gen, Trio – G]


This Week’s Icons and Multimedia:
- 10 icons [H/G] by jc_icons
- 15 icons [HP] by mydearheart
- 15 icons [HP] by layla_black
- 31 icons [HP] by mellk3
- 15 icons [HP, multi-fandom] by heimweh26
- 33 icons [gen HP, multi-fandom] by iconsbywong


This Week’s Recs:
- Fic Rec at crack_broom
- Art Rec at crack_broom
- Rose this week at rose_in_thorns


From The Vault:
- FIC: 25 (Fluffy) Random Brotherhood Tales About Bill and Charlie Weasley by redsiodaslair [Gen – PG-13]
- ART: A Novel Approach by mildlyconfused [R/Hr – PG]


Editor’s Pick:
- FIC: Coming Back by pili204 [R/Hr – PG-13]
- ART: A Father's Love by bananacosmic [Harry, baby Albus – G]


As always, please send all OBHWF related news to obhwf.weekly[at]gmail[dot]com.

Apologies for the late issue this week...

This Week’s News:
- Tomy To Make Toys, Games and More For Deathly Hallows. [TLC]
- Dan Radcliffe Narrates Film for 2010 Holocaust Memorial Day. [TLC]
- HP Theme Song a Classic FM Favourite. [TLC]
- UK Sky Viewers - Chance For HBP Viewing Party in December. [TLC]
- Dan Radcliffe as Harry: Icon of the Decade Cover for Empire. [TLC]
- Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Construction Photos Update. [TLC]
- Video: Half Blood Prince Blu-ray Trailer, New On-Set Footage. [HPANA]

This Week’s Searches and Activities:
- The weekly theme at hpgw100 is Ill.
- The weekly theme at weasley_100 is Bedtime Stories.
- Sign-ups now open at hpgeorgecentric until Nov 20.
- Sign-ups now open at wizard_love until Nov 11.
- hp_art_tales is a new community where in each round, artists will have an opportunity to submit links to their art for writers to base a story around, and writers will have an opportunity to submit links to their work for artists to illustrate. Round One is open for prompt submission until Nov 29!
- ginger_lust is a low-pressure community set up to promote thoughtful, well-crafted Ron-centric fanfic, fanart and other fanmedia (GEN AND SLASH ONLY). You can read more info and claim prompts here.
- hpgw_drabbles is a new community to post all your Harry/Ginny fiction under 1000 words long. There will also be an optional monthly drabble challenge.
- November Challenge at catchmysnitch is Thestrals.

This Week’s Fics:
- Safe In His Arms by star54kar [Gen: Harry, Ron - PG] Implied pre-slash.</a>
- Running Late by pili204 [R/Hr - G]
- Conquering Fear by honourweasley12 [R/Hr - G]
- Joy Comes in Small Packages by fbo66 [H/G, James - PG]
- A Picture Paints by whirl_gig [R/Hr- R]
- Knock Down Ginger: Part 1, Part 2 and
Part 3 by solstice_muse [R/Hr - R]
The Mrs Weasleys' Great Meat Pie Contest by westwardlee [CANON PAIRINGS - R] (WARNING for Charlie/Viktor)

This Week’s Fanart:
- Happy, Happy Halloween! by leochi [Gen: Trio - G]
- Ginny's a Chaser by Lumosita [Gen: Ginny - G]
- Lazy Sunday Afternoon by Staerschnupp [Gen: Hermione, Rose - G]
- Weasley Children by Ryu-No-Joou [Gen: Weasley Kids - G]
- Rose Weasley by ArinaFoxy [Gen: Rose - G]
- It Runs in The Family by kath_ballantyne [Arthur/Molly, Fred/Angelina - PG13] (Page also includes BEAUTIFUL PG-rated George/Lee art)

This Week’s Icons and Multimedia:
- Other Side of The Door by everyforever [R/Hr FANVID]
- One Day by dreamtofall [R/Hr FANVID]
- 25 Icons (H/G, Bonnie Wright) by mah_akh

This Week’s Recs:
- FIC RECS: One, Two, Three,Four, Five @ crack_broom [R/Hr - Various Ratings]
Fic Rec @ crack_broom [Gen: Bill, Charlie - R]

From The Vault:
- FIC: On This Lowly Ground by shes_gone [Gen: Ron - PG]
- ART: Dessert By Any Other Name by ericahpfa [R/Hr - NC17] (WARNING: Link contains other pairings, including slash.)

Editor’s Pick:
- FIC: Making Lemonade by ladywhizbee [H/G - G]
- ART: Hogsmeade by Aleina-Chan [R/Hr, H/G - G]


As always, please send all OBHWF related news to obhwf.weekly[at]gmail[dot]com.