#fantastic zoology

[nogallantstag]

New skateboard deck mock-up: The Jackalope.

[filurig]

ok so i have finally given my tomtar a bit of a Revamp... i was unsatisfied with them just being basically. anthro corvid. now i mean theyre still kind of Anthro birdish creature, but now they arent birds anymore and rather related to harpies and basilisks (whose ancestors are the scansoriopterygids).

ive been pondering some world lore with them and also vätte technology as well as their energy resource so yes they now fit a bit the "dwarvern/gnome tinkerer" archetype hehe...

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Jorge Luis Borges & Margarita Guerrero. Handbook of Fantastic Zoology (Book of Imaginary Beings). Mexico. 1957.

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“Yesterday, it was reported that eighty-four-year-old actor Dick Van Dyke had fallen asleep on his surfboard in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, drifted so far out that he lost sight of land, woke up to discover his predicament, assumed he was going to die on the open water, but then was guided safely back to shore by a pod of porpoises. Talking to reporters later, the actor is quoted as saying, “I’m not kidding.”

[bishopsbox]

source: bishopsbox

 Manticore, from The History of Four-footed Beasts and Serpents, (1658, page 344), by Edward Topsell.

Mantícora, del libro The History of Four-footed Beasts and Serpents (La historia de las bestias de cuatro patas y de las serpientes, 1658, página 344), por Edward Topsell.

[forgotten-train-stop]

bbau stuff

[velvetwyrms]

@fipindustries So happy that marvel expanding the monsterfuckery 🥰💖 anyway this is a personification of the actual real life prehistoric animal from the Cambrian period, 505 million years ago: Hallucigenia!

Scientists weren’t sure which way the animal was facing at first, they thought its spikes were its feet until they realised that it had tentacles for walking on too!

Look at how cute this little guy is 💖

They were one of the first complex animals to exist! Happy for him and his prehistoric paramour, love wins! ✨

aparently in the latest fantastic 4 comics johnny storm has been in a relationship with an alien, and that would be pretty standard affair for marvel heroes, right.

except someone at marvel with fucking balls of steel and the biggest brain in the known universe made the alien look... actually alien

this is the greatest thing ive seen in my life, is almost enough to make me want to read the comic

[blueteller]

Do you know how smart Cale actually is? Like- what extent his intelligence can reach?

That's an interesting question! Let's take a look.

From what I know of IQ scores, anything above 120 puts you in top 10% of the population. So I easily see Kim Rok Soo!Cale belonging in that category; of >120 IQ. However, IQ had always felt a little vague to me. It's nice to have a number to put on a scale and all, but what does it actually mean in reality? Let's try this from a different angle.

Gardner's Multiple Intelligences model of divides talent into eight categories, plus one additional one:

Visual-spatial

Linguistic-verbal

Logical-mathematical

Body-kinesthetic

Musical

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

Naturalistic

Existential

Why not try to measure him up against each one, as no person is actually intelligent in every way and not even a fictional character can excel in all of them (unless they're a Mary Sue or something lol).

Visual and spatial judgment stands for easy reading, writing, puzzles solving, recognizing patterns and analyzing charts well. I think Cale is definitely a pro in this category; he does loves reading and he's fantastic at analyzing data.

Linguistic-verbal is for remember written and spoken information, debates, giving persuasive speeches, ability to explain things and skilled at verbal humor. And while I constantly make fun of Cale for not being able to explain himself, he IS good at using the "glib tongue" and being persuasive, so I think he is very skilled in this category as well.

Logical-mathematical means having excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to come up with abstract ideas and conduct scientific experiments, as well as computing complex issues. Cale is an incredible strategist able to change his plans in an instant, so he is definitely a genius in this field.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence is a fun one, because I think it's the hardest one to judge, considering that he literally changed bodies. It of course stands for sports, dancing, craftmanship, physical coordination, and remembering better by practice rather than learning theory. Cale... does not like that. However, it doesn't mean he's BAD at it. If he was a genius in this field, however, I believe he would like it a bit more. Thus – I suspect he was average. In the past he was forced to exercise for the sake of survival, but once he was given the option of taking it easy, he quit instantly. He is capable, but does not have any particular predisposition for it.

Musical Intelligence drives me nuts, because we literally do not know, and I dearly wish I did. There was not a single mention of it in the whole series. As much as I want to believe in a cool headcanon of KRS being an unrealized musical genius... I think he was probably average or below average in this.

Interpersonal Intelligence stands for communication, conflict-solving, perception and the ability to forge connections with others. And while you might have some doubts about Cale, I say he IS a total pro in this. Those are all leadership skills, and Cale is one HELL of a great leader.

However...

Intrapersonal Intelligence is where Cale is severely lacking. It could be partially due to trauma, but I think at least some of it comes through his natural personality. It stands for introspection, self-reflection, the ability to understand one's motivation and general self-awareness; and that is Cale's biggest weakness, one that might actually cost him his slacker life dream in the end, due to all the misunderstandings he causes.

The last two, Naturalistic and Existential Intelligence types, are also not really Cale's forte. The first is for things like botany, biology, and zoology, paired with enjoyment of camping and hiking – none of which Cale actually does for pleasure, only because he has to. And yeah, farming is in that category too, but it's not like Cale is actually a real farmer just yet. And the second is for stuff like philosophy, considering how current actions influence future outcomes, the ability to see situations from an outside perspective and reflections into the meaning of life and death – and Cale is REALLY not interested in this type of self reflection.

Which leaves Cale with 4 types of intelligence he excels at, 2 which he is REALLY BAD at, 1 where he's below average and 1 he's probably average, with 1 left completely unknown.

Does this make Cale a genius? Pretty much, yes. Does it also make him stupid in very specific ways? VERY MUCH, YES.

[lawsbbygirl]

LAWLULAW FIC RECS PART 2

Link to part 1: here I finally got around to making a part two. I've read many fics since, and down below I'll link some of my favorites. There's a massive amount of incredibly talented writers in this fandom, and every day I feel so grateful to be a part of it, so please, don't take my recs as gospel, and look for fics yourself too. There are many amazing works that I've definitely missed adding, or that I haven't even read yet. I trust you all to shower the authors in kudos and positive comments! As a side note, I also write fics for this ship, so if you want to read my works, you can do that here!

Completed works:

Sating Hunger by xairylle 5,336 words, M "At the end of the day, even with all the major blunders that almost cost him his life, Law decided that this alliance had been worth it. Until he fucked it up by not being able to hold himself back from kissing Monkey D. Luffy." i will follow you into the dark by koudai 14,822 words, T "In the aftermath of Luffy’s and Blackbeard’s fight at Laugh Tale, Law dies as he performs the Perennial Youth Operation, to save Luffy’s life.

we've got blood and honey (getting high and getting some) by Trashgalore 11,158 words, E LawLu. Wound fucking, blood play, masochism... need I say more? Absolutely delicious. Easy Come, Easy Go by traszka 3,312 words, Gen "So, not-ally," Straw Hat strikes up again, "are you gonna kiss me, or what?" i’m a saint living in sin by corasonrie 4,340 words, M Human!Law, vampire!Luffy. Beautiful prose in this one.

Broken Hearts by Dragon_Falls 33,943 words, M Canon spoilers. "After retreating from Blackbeard, Bepo takes Law to the Thousand Sunny for help. Law is so broken that he doesn't even realize that the virus from the battle has returned. He now has to deal with his grief and a new body that he hates." Here Cums Peter Cottontail by Alte 13,802 words, E LuLaw. Ridiculously horny encounter between bunny hybrid Law and a hungry Luffy. Read the tags! Ice Ice Baby by killyhawk 9,265 words, E Hockey AU of my dreams. Fireflies by Martilla 63,531 words, E LuLaw. Old man yaoi AU. Absolutely adore this one. on every candle (i wish for you) by Minniaa 6,941 words, E LawLu. Luffy makes Law's birthday a million times better. So hot! Fog by Oh_Whoa 9,244 words, E LawLu. "Zoology professor Law hitches a ride on the Thousand Sunny." This one is so effortlessly hilarious and delicious. Obsessed with it! hanabi by quackquackcey 4,840 words, E LuLaw. "A lazy sunset at the beach, a stroll through the summer festival, a dash amidst hanabi—their feelings finally connect." Beautifully written omegaverse. Pirates Don't Have Love Stories by Kyrathel 19,617 words, E LawLu. Mpreg. "Luffy gathers a crew and battles with his gender identity." I love this fic so much and have reread it several times. Read the tags! We Should Get Rid of our Innocence Together by vomsa 44,109 words, E Switch. This one is such a fun story of our boys losing their virginities to each other. Humor, delicious smut, and just a great read! ᚴᚱᚢᛘᛘᛁ by MisuAnonimasu 10,589 words, E LawLu. Viking!AU of my dreams! The whole series is a fantastic read. like sunshine and marigolds by fallflowers 42,182 words, E LawLu. The perfect childhood friends to lovers fic. you're not just a human being (you are art) by orphan_account 3,127 words, E LuLaw. Law grows his hair out and Luffy has a crisis. So cute! The Doctor is Snowed In by Anonymous 35,867 words, E LawLu. "Wherein Luffy learns a little more about his anatomy and tests the patience and bond of his newly formed alliance while stuck in a cave on Punk Hazard." I love this fic SO much. and we'll have a spring wedding by Killyhawk 4,895 words, M "A 40-year-old Luffy appears on the Thousand Sunny with unexpected news." AMAZING READ. One of my faves for sure. Logistics by ST_Osmanthus 4,241 words, E LawLu. "The alliance succeeded. The mission is over. It’s time to go." This one is so fun! A Good Man Is Hard To Find by Masked Deuce 29,566, E DEAD DOVE: DO NOT EAT. Serial killer!Law and cannibal!Luffy. Read the tags. Love this one so much. Tea'sing All The Way Through by Camafeu 274,600 words, E Modern AU. One of those fics that left a mark on me. It made me cry, laugh, scream, and I'll never forget it EVER. Definitely in my top five of all time. Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response by DidntThinkofAName 9,302 words, E LawLu. "Luffy sees Nami fiddling with a pair of tiny transponder snails and begs her to let him try them out. Things get out of hand.

Or, the one where Law does ASMR." I'm so obsessed with this fic, I could read it a thousand times. I shine only with the light you gave me by bokkuroo 5,766 words, E LawLu. God of Death Law and God of the Sun Luffy. Very sweet and spicy. Treats by Rainy_atw 6,124 words, E LawLu. "Luffy gets golden-retrieverd." This is so fun and hot, OBSESSED.

Ongoing works:

After the Fall by Minniaa 4/? chapters, E LuLaw. Beautiful AU based on the Icarus myth. Sun King by Newmoondust 1/? chapters, E Roman empire AU where Luffy is a gladiator, and Law is a priest. Gorgeously written and I'm so invested only one chapter in! a scripted empathy by lances 2/8 chapters, E Law is a serial killer and Luffy is an underground fighter, but that's not enough to explain how riveting this fic is. Unique and captivating! Hold My Heart, it's Beating for You Anyway by 7raffy_law 5/? chapters, E LawLu. My absolute favorite vampire fic. Beautifully written with an engrossing plot, and fantastic characterization. shadow rises (and you are here) by shishiswordsman 8/11 chapters, E This author is one of my absolute favorites, and this fic makes you feel despair, sorrow, pain, but also flickers of hope masterfully weaved inbetween. The angst is spectacular, and the bond between Law and Luffy and how it's written takes my breath away. Of fans and filmstars by N_Moonbreeze 6/? chapters, E Switch. Pornstar!AU that hits the spot. Love this author's writing style and this fic in particular has me in a chokehold.

Don't Assume by Kyrathel 14/? chapters, E LuLaw. Fem!Law. This fic is so much fun to read, with delicious smut as well. "Luffy meets Law online playing a game. He isn't really what he thought she was..." Curiosity Killed The Cat... But The Hot Wolf Doctor Brought Him Back by vomsa 15/? chapters, E Such a fun and yummy omegaverse fic. Absolutely adore it!

[stickyfrogs]

Today some Roundpoles and Longpoles have gone to their new home at the fantastic Zoology Centre at Lilydale High School! Some of their new friends include Crucifix Frogs, Green and Golden Bell Frogs, Magnificent Tree Frogs, and Frilled-Necked Lizards!

[mybeingthere]

The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents (1658)

“Never was there so complete a History of the Creatures as this since the daies of Solomon, who writ the Story of Beasts and Creeping things”, claims John Rowland in his dedicatory epistle to Edward Topsell’s 1658 History, which brings together his earlier work on four-footed beasts (1607) and serpents (1608). Published more than thirty years after its author’s death and considered the first major illustrated work on animals printed in English, this epic treatise on zoology exceeds a thousand pages, exploring ancient and fantastic tales of real animals, as well as those at the more legendary end of the spectrum, including the “Hydra” (with two claws, a curled serpent’s tail, and seven small mammalian heads), the “Lamia” (with a cat-like body and woman’s face and hair), and the “Mantichora” (with a lion’s body and mane, man’s face and hair, and a grotesque grin, filled with multiple rows of teeth).

Topsell was not a naturalist himself (he in fact was a clergyman) and so heavily quotes the observations of others, in particular Thomas Moffett and Konrad Gesner — the Swiss scholar from whom Topsell reproduced the book’s brilliant woodcut illustrations — who, in turn, relied on classical authorities like Aristotle, Ovid, and Pliny. On utilizing the works of others, Topsell writes: “I would not have the Reader . . . imagine I have . . . related all that is ever said of these Beasts, but only so much as is said by many”. This approach leads him to repeat some wonderful cock-and-bull stories: elephants are said to worship the sun and the moon with their own rituals, apes are terrified of snails, and “the horn of the unicorn . . . doth wonderfully help against poyson”. Although it abounds with such fanciful ideas, Topsell’s work, as John Lienhard explains, “was actually an early glimmer of modern science. For all its imperfection, it represents a vast collection of would-be observational data, and it even includes a rudimentary rule for sifting truth from supposition.”

The illustrations seem to infuse these animals with the properties that are attributed to them: the hedgehog looks positively petrified, perhaps due to its habit of drinking wine; the shrew seems to snicker, for it “beareth a cruel minde, desiring to hurt anything” (you may kill them with shovels, notes the text, or bury them as Egyptians do); and the mimick, or Getulian dog, which is said to have once called England home, appears to plot its next feat of deception. This final creature was so good at aping the behavior of humans that “in many poor mens houses they served instead of servants for diverse uses”, and were known for their capacity to put on plays, acting out several roles at once. The book’s index is almost as evocative as its illustrations — highlighting the myriad medicinal properties attributed to animals in this period — and shocks the contemporary reader at almost every turn. Choosing a letter at random, “v” points to pages on “venomous beasts driven away”, “vertigo”, “virgins breasts great”, “voice weak”, and “vomit”.

Topsell compiled his book to “delight the reader, whereinto he may look on the holiest deities”. And indeed, a sense of natural wonder — maintained for millennia — courses through this treatise. Yet much of the enchantment here is infused with “Topsell’s belief that his animals have human intrinsic worth and moral qualities as well as a hatred of mankind”, writes Helen Westhrop. Even when they lack the human expressions of Lamias and Mantichoras, the animals that come before the clergyman’s eye cannot escape their fate to serve as screens on which to project our species’ virtues as well as vices.

https://publicdomainreview.org/.../the-history-of.../...

[owlchimedes]

I'm sooo glad to find an envi sci studyblr!!! It feels like it's so rare.

yess!! there are like none of us out here! possibly it has to do with the venn diagram of tumblr users and people who go outside being separate circus tents, but that said, I'll list some cool people I follow if you want more env sci on your dash.

i was in parasocials with mallaidh-ann when he was working with seals and now he's doing salmon fishery work? swoon

headspace-hotel does environmental rage like no one else and also insanely good poetry

@hellsitegenetics is new and very funny

MC does fantastic work with @reasonsforhope to promote good environmental and human rights stories

@memecology makes me laugh, though they've been afk for a bit

@deadnaturalhistories is a natural history PhD candidate

@ecologie-txt is an ecology PhD candidate

@botanyshitposts is what is says on the tin (also, very smart)

@fatehbaz does anticolonial ecology 👌🏼

@weird-ecologies does wildlife conservation and scicomm

I really liked my friend's blog eco-filth but I think our upcoming master's thesis ate them...

mutuals with @endless-forms who's a science journalist

@wilder-thyme does archaebotany (wow!)

@moon-thestars is/was a biodiv conservation student, may be afk

nollectquest posts some foraging/homesteading content that I really enjoy

gallusrostromegalus likewise has an excellent #The Garden At The End Of The Universe tag

wild-west-wind is a park ranger

I've tagged those who are studyblrs and simply linked to those who are more personal blogs so as not to bother them too much. The best advice (imo) for finding envsci people on this hellsite is to hover around the solarpunk/tolkien/hozier/gardening/trc/justice tags and reblog-hop until you find somebody cool.

Feel free to add recs or nominate your own blog if you fall into any kind of botany, environmental science, zoology, conservation gig! Love to extend the circle!

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Image Prompts for the Signs

Aries / Taurus

Gemini / Cancer

Leo / Virgo

Libra / Scorpio

Sagittarius / Capricorn

Aquarius / Pisces

If this prompt inspires you in any way, do tag me or send me a link. I'd love to read your work!

Artwork by Giuseppe Arcimboldo

Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526 – 1593)

Born into a family of painters in the northern Italian city of Milan.

Remains best known for the highly original “portraits” he composed by imaginatively arranging objects, plants, animals, and other elements of nature.

The Seasons

In The Seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter), created in 1563, Arcimboldo combined plants associated with a particular season to form a portrait of that time of year.

The series was extremely popular in the Habsburg court, and Arcimboldo reproduced it several times so the emperor could send versions to friends and important political figures.

The 4 Elements

Three years later he completed a series on the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire, and Water).

The Professions

Arcimboldo also made witty composite portraits of different professions, such as a librarian, jurist, cook, and vegetable gardener, using objects associated with each occupation.

In these innovative works, Arcimboldo fills the paintings with dense details that come together harmoniously to create a human form.

A Fusion of Art & Science

When Arcimboldo arrived at the court of Emperor Maximilian II, he found his new patron was passionately interested in the biological sciences of botany & zoology.

The study of flora and fauna grew as a result of the voyages of exploration and discovery that were undertaken to the New World, Africa, and Asia in the sixteenth century.

Explorers returned with exotic plants and animals that created an explosion of European interest in the study of nature.

Maximilian transformed his court into a center of scientific study, bringing together scientists and philosophers from all over Europe.

His botanical gardens and his zoological parks with elephants, lions, and tigers caused a sensation.

As court painter to the emperor, Arcimboldo had access to these vast collections of rare flora and fauna.

His nature studies show his skill and precision as an illustrator and his knowledge as a naturalist — but Arcimboldo went beyond illustration by building fantastic faces out of the natural specimens he observed.

His paintings not only demonstrate a unique fusion of art and science, but they also provide an encyclopedia of the plants and animals that Maximilian acquired for his botanical garden and menagerie.

[lesb0]

Mrs moneybags transphobia LOVES money, but she's inexplicably sitting on a massive goldmine. All she needs to do is make a netflix series about those 4 white boys and hint that they were jerking each other off all day. It would attract by far the largest part of the fandom and make her billions. She doesn't even need to do the writing she can just steal any of those novel length sex fanfictions of course.

But she keeps insisting on those terrible movies set in New York, which nobody likes or ever wanted. Or hell at least make Fantastic Beasts a fun cool exploration on magical zoology and fieldwork combined with professional magic academia. All the weird 10 year olds wanted was a highly descriptive exerpt on Newt's centaur dissection autopsies, visceral details on magical biological systems. nobody CARES about mads mikkelsen and jude laws boring old man yaoi divorced drama.

[tenmillionthfirefly]

Howdy!

I'm making a new pinned post because my commissions aren't taking off. You can call me Pyro, or Flame, whichever you like! I have a Linktree here. Here are a few things about me:

Female

Teen

ENTJ-A

Chronic insomniac

Digital artist

Clip Studio Paint User

Owl Citizen

Bible reader

Autistic (also SPD, diagnosed when I was little)

I'd love to talk with you about our shared interests! Some of my major ones include:

Owl City! (and any other of Adam Young's projects)

Lackadaisy

The Mysterious Benedict Society (showverse mainly)

2D and stop-motion and animation in general!

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (my favorite adaptations are the MazM game and the 1986 film)

Electro swing music

Ace Attorney

Aardman Animations (I LOVE THEM)

The Wild Robot

TheFatRat

Disney + Pixar

Caravan Palace

Bible history and 1900s-1930s history

Calvin and Hobbes

Zoology

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Green Eggs and Ham (2019)

Zootopia

Jurassic Park (original novels)

Star Wars

Clover (OR3O)

Animal xenofiction

There are many, many more! Feel free to ask me about them or read a super long list here :)

Please don't be shy about reaching out to me, I love starting conversations and meeting new people! (Seriously if we have any interests in common at all I'd LOVEEEEE to discuss them!) I'm very easygoing and I try to be understanding so this is a conflict-free blog 👍

Random fun facts about me:

I originally hail from scratch.mit.edu!

My favorite animals are fireflies, tigers, mourning doves, and ball pythons

I'm currently studying drafting!

I have a lot of OCs and they mean the world to me! Unfortunately, my Toyhouse is a major WIP, but it's coming along.

I love Google Maps. I love exploring, researching, using street view, and making my own maps. It's probably my biggest hobby.

I'm most active here on Tumblr! I also frequently visit Scratch and Chicken Smoothie. I'm trying to be more active on Discord, Toyhouse, and Bluesky.

The Wind in the Willows is one of the best books ever

I have a lot of neurological issues and socializing online is a lot harder for me than socializing IRL. I'm still learning how internet etiquette works (and how not to be awkward) so please be patient with me!

Apologies if I accidentally reblog any posts that contain bad language, I use an anti-profanity browser extension.

Pings are totally alright! I love asks, tag games, and the like so feel free to include me in those! All I ask is that there be no NSFW or swearing here.

#my art - art made by yours truly

#my memes - memes made by yours truly

#my ocs - anything related to my original characters

#saving - either useful things or posts I wanted to send to my friends later

This post may be edited at any time. I'm always updating my profiles and posts and everything else, consider me a continuous work in progress xD

[aangussca]

Personal Project: Funguary 2025 Challenge (January-February 2025)

Another year, another opportunity for me to participate in @feefal's Funguary Challenge!

Here's the link if you want to see my contributions to last year's Funguary series:

Now for a couple of important things:

Thank you @feefal for not only organising this awesome challenge, but also for inspiring me and many other artist with both your philosophy about creativity and your imaginative approaches to illustrations. 💖

The Funguary Challenge means a lot to me - not just as an art challenge, but also as a way of showcasing fungi to a broader audience. As a fungi enthusiast, I believe that the benefits go beyond simply giving creative inspiration to artists. Mycology (the study of fungi) is still a niche/emerging field in biology, but it is just as crucial to understanding and protecting the natural world as botany (the study of plants) or zoology (the study of animals).

For those who are curious to learn about fungi and mycology, below is a non-exhaustive list of books, videos and articles that I feel are a good introduction:

BOOKS

Fungi: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Mushrooms (Lynne Boddy and Ali Ashby)

Entangled Life (The Illustrated Edition): How Fungi Make Our Worlds (Merlin Sheldrake)

Fantastic Fungi: How Mushrooms Can Heal, Shift Consciousness, and Save the Planet (Paul Stamets and other authors/contributors)

ARTICLES AND VIDEOS

Kew Gardens (UK) also has a Fungarium, which essentially is the fungal counterpart to a herbarium in that species of fungi are archived for research and conservation.

You can also donate to them (only if you can - if not, feel free to spread the word) to support their efforts in both mycological and botanical research/conservation:

[infiniteaugends]

Hello all!

I have once again been met with derision, confusion, and horror for admitting that I’ve never read any Harry Potter book all the way through. Now this is primarily because I was introduced to Harry Potter fanfiction before anyone ever told me to read the books.

You may be asking your self “Wouldn’t that make you want to read the books more?” NO! NO! The problem with Harry Potter is that is a universe with more potential than to be good than it is actually good. So before I picked up the original books I’d read some of the most heart wrenching, fascinating stories full of moral dilemmas, and interesting characters and relationships. Once I tried to read the originals I just couldn’t get into them.

I want to be clear I don’t think the original books are bad. I think there are a lot of great things about them and the characters for the most part seem complex and thought out.

Once I’d read fanfics about Harminoe restructuring the government, and Harry over coming the trauma of being led to slaughter by a morally grey (the end justifies the means) Dumbldore, and Ron bascically being a general in the war with strategies that change the tide of who lives and dies, a Draco who is both villain and victim the original books just pair in comparison. I love a firey Ginny who overcomes her hero worship of Harry to be a key player in a war she really is too young to fight. Luna finding acceptance and admiration. The books just didn’t give me the character arcs that I felt the characters deserve.

I wanted to like the books, but honestly the fanfics always seemed to have less predictable characters with more interesting storylines.

Also fantastic beasts had so much potential and as someone who was majored in zoology I was so excited. Again the execution did not meet the potential of the world and story. It ended up being rather lackluster.

Long story short I think Fanfic is so important because it is directly influenced by the fandom community as a whole, but also because it is not for consumers there can be more unique and revolutionary storylines.