#the cancel culture witch hunt shit has got to stop

[criticalcrusherbot]

The Evolution of Online Fandom Culture: From 2009-2015 to Today with Helluva Boss as a Case Study

By Crushbot 🤖 and Human Assistant 💁🏽‍♀️

Fandom culture has undergone significant transformations over the past two decades, with modern online communities increasingly shaping the way people interact with media, creators, and each other. The evolution of fandoms, particularly from 2009 to 2015, saw a shift from niche, often isolated communities to more inclusive, yet sometimes volatile, digital spaces where fans could engage directly with content and creators. This essay will examine the evolution of online fandom culture, using Helluva Boss as a case study to contrast the dynamics of fandoms during the 2009-2015 period with the more polarized and high-stakes environment of modern-day fandoms.

Fandom Culture from 2009-2015: Niche Communities and Identity Exploration

Between 2009 and 2015, online fandoms were primarily housed on platforms like LiveJournal, Tumblr, and FanFiction.net. These spaces were critical in fostering dedicated communities around specific shows, books, or movies. Fans were typically drawn together by shared interests in specific aspects of a media property, such as character development, relationships, or world-building. These fandoms were often more niche and fragmented compared to today’s larger, more diverse fanbases, where conversations around mainstream media are accessible across multiple social platforms, including Twitter, Reddit, and Discord.

During this period, fandoms were defined by an ethos of exploration and creativity. Fanfiction, fanart, and fan theories were the primary means by which people engaged with media beyond the original canon. Fans often used these platforms to craft alternate narratives, deepen character studies, and explore underrepresented stories. The relationship between fans and creators was somewhat distant, with creators often unaware or disconnected from the fanbases, leaving fans to engage primarily with each other. Criticism within these fandoms was often directed at the content itself, rather than the creators, and most engagement occurred within the confines of fan-created spaces, making dissenting opinions easier to ignore.

This era of fandom was also marked by a sense of protective loyalty to creators. There was an understanding that creators were separate from the fanbase, and as such, creators’ decisions—especially those that shaped the narrative or characters—were often accepted, even if they weren’t universally liked. Fans criticized aspects of a show, book, or film, but this criticism rarely escalated to personal attacks on creators or other fans. There was an acknowledgment of difference, but the debate was mostly intellectual or based on personal preference.

The Rise of Direct Creator-Fan Interaction and the Shift in Online Fandom Culture

Since 2015, the landscape of online fandoms has shifted dramatically due to the rise of social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as increased interaction between creators and fans. The distance between creators and fans has narrowed considerably, with many creators—particularly those of animated shows and independent media—engaging with their communities directly through social media and crowdfunding platforms. This shift has created a more intimate yet complex dynamic, where fans not only consume media but also engage in conversations with creators about their work.

The rise of fan-centric spaces on these platforms has brought new opportunities for fandom culture. Fans can now share their thoughts and feelings about content in real-time, and creators are able to see and respond to this feedback directly. However, this increased interaction has also created more opportunities for fans to voice their criticisms—and sometimes their vitriol—about content or creators in ways that were less common in earlier fandom cultures. Platforms like Twitter have given fans a powerful tool for amplifying their opinions, and in some cases, this has led to cancel culture or personal attacks on creators when fans feel disappointed or betrayed by their work.

Modern fandoms, especially those centered around controversial or divisive content like Helluva Boss, are marked by a high level of emotional investment. Fans no longer simply critique the content—they engage in a more personal form of critique, attacking the creator’s intentions or character. Helluva Boss serves as a prime example of this phenomenon. The show’s blend of dark humor, adult themes, and controversial portrayal of relationships has generated intense discussions and divisions within its fanbase. Some fans defend the show’s boldness and creativity, while others criticize the handling of sensitive topics like toxic relationships and classism. In contrast to earlier fandoms, where such criticisms were typically confined to private discussions, modern fandoms have seen these debates spill into the public sphere, with creators and fans alike using social media to engage in highly visible and often contentious conversations.

Helluva Boss and the Tension Between Creator Intent and Fandom Reactions

Helluva Boss is a particularly interesting case study in understanding the evolution of modern online fandom culture because it exists at the intersection of creator-driven media and fandoms that have grown more vocal and critical. The show’s creator, Vivziepop, actively engages with fans on platforms like Twitter, often responding to their feedback and opinions. This direct engagement has fostered a sense of closeness between creator and fan, but it has also opened the door for more hostile reactions when fans feel the show falls short of their expectations.

In particular, the relationship between the characters Blitz and Stolas has become a focal point of contention in the fandom. Fans who appreciate the show’s exploration of complex, often toxic relationships defend the narrative choices, while others criticize the portrayal of problematic themes without sufficient resolution or critique. Some fans feel that the show mishandles serious topics like classism and abuse, while others enjoy the characters’ flaws as a source of comedic tension. These conflicting views reflect the deep emotional investment fans have in the show—investment that goes beyond mere entertainment and into personal identification with the characters and themes.

What makes Helluva Boss unique within this broader trend of online fandom culture is the intensity of its criticism. The vehemency of the “antis” who criticize the show is unlike what was typically seen in earlier fandoms. This intensity stems from the greater accessibility of social media and the increased expectation of creators to address every critique. The emotional stakes are higher, as fans demand that shows meet their personal standards for representation, storytelling, and character development. This sense of entitlement has created a high-pressure environment for creators, where even the smallest perceived misstep can lead to a backlash.

The Impact of Creator Favoritism and Fandom Division

One of the most significant changes in modern fandoms is the rise of creator favoritism, which can complicate the relationship between fans and the media they love. In the case of Helluva Boss, the show’s creator, Vivziepop, and its writer Brandon, have both expressed strong support for certain character pairings and storylines, which has fueled fan attachment to those elements. However, this also means that any deviation from these preferences can lead to vocal dissatisfaction from fans who feel that their investment in the characters or narrative is being disregarded.

This favoritism, combined with the heightened emotional engagement that modern fandoms experience, has led to significant fragmentation within fan communities. Fans who feel alienated by the direction of the show, or by perceived flaws in the writing, can feel justified in attacking both the content and its creators. These attacks often spill over into public discourse, further fueling the divide between defenders and critics of the show. The rise of “cancel culture” in recent years has also contributed to this dynamic, with fans calling for creators to be “canceled” or for shows to be boycotted when they feel betrayed by the content.

Conclusion

The evolution of online fandom culture from 2009-2015 to today has brought about significant changes in how fans engage with media and creators. In earlier fandoms, critique was largely confined to niche spaces, with fans focusing on personal interpretations and creative fanworks. Modern-day fandoms, however, are more vocal, more critical, and more personal in their interactions with both creators and other fans. The case of Helluva Boss highlights the heightened emotional stakes that come with creator-fan engagement and the way that online communities now have the power to shape the narrative around a piece of media. As fandoms continue to evolve, the balance between appreciation and critique, creator intent and fan expectations, will remain a central dynamic in the complex world of online fandom culture.

[jesusagrees]

Kim Mingyu x OP

So, the past few days have been really stressful on everyone especially carats, with all the accusations going around for various idols and artists, even actors/actresses...just mess. 

I normally don’t jump the gun and even post or say anything until full statements and details have been released, most times I don’t even say anything at all, but this actually really bothered me. Here’s why:

So, a couple days ago I made a post about something in the OP for Mingyu’s allegations, now I’m not going to go into full detail about her post or mention everything because I’m sure everyone by now has read the most accurate translation that went around and it doesn’t matter to keep bringing it up. But there was one thing that really bothered me in her post, ONE BIG thing she mentioned that I was able to discuss with many people who reached out to me from my post-which I thank because I got the courage to talk about it some more and post my thoughts. So here it is.

The therapist. 

OP mentioned she wasn’t planning on even mentioning Mingyu or saying anything but her therapist encouraged her to saying it could lead to ‘more future harm for her’.  What type of therapist, in their right mind, would take this very vulnerable and obviously mentally unstable person, let alone their PATIENT, and tell them to go start some shit with a very popular and well known idol. Just. WHY? WHO? 

OP kept mentioning in her post Mingyu didn’t really do anything to her or say anything to her just the classroom and teachers would tell him to stop. He would make inappropriate jokes as your average 10-13 year old does. She never really accused him of doing anything to her and really kept mentioning he didn’t but she was still hurt and offended. She also said he wasn’t the cause of her trauma nor was he the reason why she was in therapy, and she mentioned some other things that didn’t add up to me but I am not going to go into detail too much because I think everyone at this point knows now.

But OP mentioned things and I do feel really bad for her but it’s like, if you were going to say he wasn’t the cause of a lot of your stress and trauma, your therapy, why even mention him in the first place? Why bring it up? And then not even want to clear it up WITH HIM but instead refuse and decline the moment to clear things up? I understand being hurt, stressed, and probably embarrassed over everything and gosh dang do I feel sorry for her because I do believe she’s a big victim here but NOT because of Mingyu. Her own frikin therapist encouraged her to start this and she listened. 

THAT is my problem. This therapist. If anything Mingyu and OP are major victims here and this therapist needs to be held accountable. It sounds to me this therapist took advantage of this very vulnerable and mentally unstable person, someone who TRUSTED them and came to them for help. Someone who is clearly probably regretting a lot right now and probably doing even WORSE. Someone who was already really traumatized and probably even more now. And don’t get me started on Mingyu too. 

Let alone this was this persons PATIENT. Their own patient and it looks to me like they took advantage of their own patient and saw an opportunity to twist and stir things up. Pledis can potentially sue and since OP does not want to even meet or get in contact with anyone that is really not looking good on her and she’s getting it even worse. Her own therapist!!!!!

I hope people see this and realize that what OP said with their therapist means she’s a victim too. I hope people stop hating her and encourage her to hold her therapist accountable...actually, I hope people just leave the OP alone. Same with Mingyu. What’s done is done and it doesn’t need anymore attention if Mingyu didn’t do anything. If she doesn’t want his apology he doesn’t need to stress for one. But I just hope people can move on and drop this for now. 

And I hope OP and Mingyu can move on without any regrets and go back to living. They deserve to be happy and full of joy too.

I hope that therapist gets fired. 

That’s all. I’m not going to comment more on the issue and I’m just going to go back in my lane and hope for the best for these two people. This really sucks for them and I hope people can start sending them love and support. You don’t have to support Mingyu or Seventeen if you don’t want to, but I wish people would stop trying to turn this into one big mess. Stop trying to say Mingyu is this and that, or that the OP is this and that. WE. DON’T. GET. THAT. SAY! We don’t know them. We don’t know these people nor were we there. 

This whole cancel culture has to stop and people need to realize we aren’t God. We cannot play God. We are allowed to have our own opinions on things but that doesn’t mean we decide what happens. This witch hunt has to stop. Take a look at yourselves, see for yourself how perfect you’ve been in your life. See how you’re without mistake. Thing is, we’re all human and we all make mistakes. We have all hurt people in our lives and we will continue to at some point. The only thing we can do is grow from mistakes and learn to take responsibility for our actions. It doesn’t get better as you get older, but it can be better if you grow and it isn’t hard to just be a decent human being. I hope whoever read this take that into account and really reads these words. Nobody is perfect, and nobody needs to be. 

[eternallovers65]

I was watching ikon tv on YouTube again and that made me look at a bunch of old clips from kpop, and I just want to say FUCK THE BIG 3 SO MUCH OR ANY OTHER COMPANY THAT TREATS IDOLS LIKE SHIT

JYPE

Blatantly favoritism over Twice and Stray Kids, which leads to overworking them, and zero to nonexistent comebacks to got7 and day6 (idk about itzy bc I'm not a fan). For example in 2018, Twice had 6 comebacks (japanese/singles included) and in both 2017/19 they had 5 (japanese/singles included) Stray Kids on the year they debuted, 2018, had 4 and in 2019 they had 5 (japanese/singles included).

This situation got so bad that during a vlive Jeongyeon cried because of how overworked she was. She, Mina and Jisung had to take a break from promotion, I know that those breaks were in different eras but I think that there's a link on why only members of the most overworked groups needed a break.

Also Got7 has like zero promotion, when they had the world tour ahgases were the ones to promote then, because jype didn't bought ads. The boys songs were refused so many times, Mark's schedule were canceled so he couldn't meet his family. They refused to give a solo career to Yugyeom and Mark, when they failed to protect the boys from the sasaengs which lead them moving out so many times and on why Jackson got injured.

Edit: I am more than glad to say that today, 10th of January, all members of Got7 are leaving Jype. #Got7forever💚 I love you boys, thank you for 7 years of happiness, and I'll proudly continue to support all of you

How they forced that visual and hairstyle on Jeongyeon, even tho she didn't wanted it, she said during a vlive that she wanted to grow her hair but the company used to cut shorter everytime. They are extremely strict with the weight and the food, a few artists like Sunmi already said that. Somi has told some stories about how they had to sneak food and hide eating in the bathroom, and when Momo was forced to lose 7kg in seven days only to appear in a showcase.

The famous situation flag situation with Tzuyu. She was 16 when that happened, she introduced herself as Taiwanese and held the Taiwan flag as well. Which lead to many to many chinese users saying she was a pro-independence activist, she was barred from the Chinese television and suspended of all her activities in China. 2 months later, on the day of the election in Taiwan, Jype posted a video of her reading an apology saying that there's only one China and she is extremely proud to be Chinese. She was 16 at the time, and you can see during the video that she is so scared, sad and clearly hesitating on saying what she's reading, the whole video just has this weird, forced vibes. The 3 presidential candidates said that video was too cruel for a 16 year old girl and that she didn't need to apologize.

YG

I will never forgive yg for disbanding 2ne1, for not helping G-Dragon when he was accused of plagiarism and started suffering from depression but had to continue with the promotion. Same thing with Top that was diagnosed with social anxiety and depression, and suffered a overdose because of the marijuana scandal but yg had also nothing to say.

For releasing Hanbin in a DAY because of false accusations, while it took them WEEKS to release s***gri and only after he released a statement saying that he was leaving bigbang. And for not telling the public or for not defending Jennie during that time everyone were saying she was lazy when in fact she had an ankle injury, but still continued the promotions.

SM

Whether we like to admit or not, SM is probably the best company in the kpop history if we're talking about success, they have a formula that works over and over again, it's a pattern, we can especially see it in Suju, Shinee, Exo and Nct. But omg they have zero compassion for their idols.

Starting from the training, we all know the training for the debut is really difficult, but a lot of people say that between all the companies SM is the worst one, they are extremely strictly and controlling , especially the managers who abuse the power. They have this curated-ness that is quite toxic, and leads to an incredibly perfectionistic and controlling management system. Kai used to practice 8 hours a day so that everything was perfect, like surely work it out bc Kai is one of the best dancers in the industry, but still that's a lot of hours you're basically overworking yourself (I think)

As a result, many idols have even more outstandingly brutal beauty standards than there already are in the kpop industry generally. especially intense weight-loss standards, Taeyeon already said this, during the first 5 years of GG she was constantly battling with eating disorders. Baekhyun has this diet where, instead of eating the food he only chews and then spits out, Sehun in 2017 (I think) had this stage on the Exo tour and he said that he spend an entire month on diet, so he could do that stage. Taemin said on a few episodes of Mtopia that he was on a diet, but you can clearly see that he was extremely thin. Also they have a part in their contracts about plastic surgery, you can see that almost every SM artist has done it a double eyelid surgery.

The blatantly favoritism over Korean idols and the mistreats that happens with idols that aren't Korean (especially with they're chinese), as we saw many times already with examples like Tao, Kris, Luhan, Lay, Winwin, Ten and Lucas before they joined WayV. Or favoritism with certain members of groups, like Taeyong in Nct, of course that favoritism is a part of their formula but still pretty fucked up.

They have such a questionable promotion, like I already read once about. They said that SM promotes the new groups so they can form a better fan base and that way no longer will need the promotion, but still this is extremely bad. Like with BoA, Tvxq or Suju who are still relevant but we barely hear news about them because SM doesn't promote then, and I can already see this with Exo especially in their latest comeback.

They manage mental health horrifically. Like with Taeyeon in 2014/15 when a member (bc SM treated Jessica as garbage) of her group had to leave, which lead to the midia saying it was her fault alongside with the hate she received at that time because of her relationship with Baekhyun, that lead to her depression and eating disorders. Same thing happened with Baek, although he didn't receive the same amount of hate, he still had to suffer with his relationship being in the spotlight while 3 members of his group left, because AGAIN SM treated them as fucking garbage.

For stop carrying about f(x), as a result lead to a witch hunt on Victoria saying that it was her fault for that happening, for Sulli who was suffering from a mental illness but never received a break nor the protection from the media that used to say that she was a bad example. For Jonghyun who was also suffering from depression but never got any help or a break.

And our latest examples Irene and Chanyeol. I don't approve Irene's actions, but the fact that the media is so ruthless with her it's ridiculous and even more ridiculous of SM to not defend their idol, especially when there's so many other celebrities that are WAY worse than her. And for Chanyeol, who was accused of cheating on his girlfriend 10 times, but SM had nothing to say or to defend his image. It took the fans for that to happen, the fans were the ones to find out that was a fake and cover up scandal so the news about the government crisis were not to be seen.

They are so bad at dealing with idol apologies, like why did Taeyong in 2016 had to apologize for something he didn’t do, but they never had anyone apologize for their racist or the cultural appropriation that the idols have done many times already in a lot of mvs????

That's why I hate the kpop industry and the media so fucking much, bc they're ruthless and assholes who are putting so much pressure on the idols, who in the end of the day are humans and are deserving of things like love, privacy and a break to take care of themselves. I truly adore kpop and the dramas, but I'd stop watching and listening with all of my heart if it means that they would stop treating humans beings as fucking trash! They deserve so much more!

Thank you for coming to my ted talk!

[faranae]

I love the mass of people in my inbox this morning screaming quite graphic slurs at me for 'spreading my own information', taking the contents of my post as some "UwU Jake sensei" defense instead of reading the entire post.

The point was to stop a panicked witch hunt. People went from "this is legally sticky" to "this guy is evil" in a matter of hours. Jake is a nice guy who put a little too much faith in the advice of his legal team. We don't know what his course of action is going to be, and it may very well involve losing his trademark. That was not the point of this post. The point is that nobody is getting sued for using a hashtag or selling their own art. The problem is people who are selling articles that explicitly use the #inktober brand.

When I say be kind it's not me trying to be condescending, it's something I say on a lot of posts and have for years. When I say fact check, I don't exclude my own posts. The fact as it stands right now is that Jake is doing what he can to fix it, and the points in my post still stand.

To those of you so determined to demonize this guy that you're willing to slip into my DMs and cuss me, an internet stranger, out? I'm sad for you. I hope your day gets better.

This is all I'll say on the matter (with the exception of one ask I'll post in a minute) until l/we find out how, if at all, he's fixing it. This cancel culture shit has got to stop, yo.

Be kind.

#Inktober is still safe y’all.

There’s some Drama™ starting up that’s based heavily on misinformation and the actions of one rogue lawyer so I encourage y’all to fact check before spreading rumors. 

YES, the creator of the #INKTOBER hashtag has a book coming out;

YES, he previously asked one of his lawyers to have a cease and desist sent to a few COMPANIES selling Inktober-branded merch without permission;

NO, this was never intended to target artists selling and marketing their own work;

NO, there are no lawsuits going out targeting artists;

YES, Jake has contacted said lawyer instructing them to cut it the hell out:

Calm down folks. We’re good. Put the pitchforks away. 

It’s being dealt with. Breathe, and remember to fact-check before spreading panic. 

And of course, as always: Be kind. :)

[thosebizzareserpents]

Marcus Flint:

He gets an owl after the End-of-Term Feast. It reads “Falcons don’t fly after caged-birds, fly free.” It is his mother’s handwritting. Always with the cryptic messages and riddles. Marcus mother was born into the House of Avery also listed on the Sacred 28, the first to be sorted into Ravenclaw. Don’t come home it meant. Her father and younger brother had chosen their fates, you won’t follow in their footsteps. The Flint family held a neutral position since the first war, and the Flint patriarch was as stubborn as their namesake. he’d give his father and brother-in-law a run for their money.

The Falmouth Falcons gain a new Chaser. He runs into Duncan Inglebee and Heidi Macavoy former Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff, they now play for the Balleycastle Bats and Pride of Portree respectively. They grab a few drinks at the Three Broomsticks. Matches have been canceled, the League has been threatened to shut down and players and managers alike are missing. Puddlemere United has lost a couple players even on the reserve team. Marcus has sinking feeling, a pang of fear. Where’s Oli - Wood? Duncan shifts uncomfortablely in his chair “Mate -”. Heidi looks around, she sighs softly “he’s joined the fight, Marc.“

Terence Higgs:

Terence notices the signs. Bertie Higgs was acting quite strange just like a certain Pius Thicknesse. Most of the high ranking ministry officials were except for Amelia Bones who was murdered three weeks ago and Rufus Scrimgeour, now appointed Minister of Magic.Well make that two more exceptions. One  crisp early morning, the McLaggen brothers Tiberius and Ceallach, with Cormac in tow, show up at his doorstep. “It’s time to hunt Nogtails.” Get dressed Terry.“ They’re rowdier than ever. Tiberius runs to the top of the stairs and yells “Albert Higgs it’s Nogtail hunting time!” Ceallach and Cormac McLaggen are grinning ear to ear. Terence isn’t one to be overly emotional but damn these bloody Gryffindors don’t they understand what’s happening. He’s ready to explode when Ceallach wraps an arm around him. Bertie’s going to be fine, Tibby and I will see to that. “Can’t let these pack of leeches suck the life out our best mate.”

Adrian Pucey:

Adrian wasn’t to keen of working for the Ministry after Hogwarts, that was one place he wouldn’t step foot in unless to visit Terence of course. He became a Metal Charmer. It was an uncommon profession in the wizarding world, but an untapped well. It was a where your craft can could be molded, in ever expanding branches. Very lucrative and highly rewarding and Adrian was always up for a challenge. So off to Bowman Wright’s School in Manchester he went.

He takes a job offer in Portugal in ‘95 and sets off. Adrian gets word from Peregrine that the Ministry of Magic is under the control of Dark Lord. Terence worked in the Department of Magical Games and Sports, he wasn’t as high ranking official like his brother Bertie, but that still didn’t make Adrian worry any less. After the fifth letter and no response, and a thoughts of the worse imaginable he gets a small letter. Bertie under the imperius, with the McLaggens. Stay away. Too bad for Terry, Adrian never listened. He was packed and had portkey at the ready.

Gemma Farley:

The Forest of Dean is not Hogwarts. There are no houses. There are no snakes, badgers, eagles or lions. There are no professors, head boy and girl or prefects here. She has lost her family. Her grandmother Madge Farley was a muggle-born. Gemma’s mother Bella, refused to have her mother subjected to the Muggle-born Registration. She hexed Corban Yaxley leaving the Ministry. Gemma’s father Charlie often talked about an old housemate named Caradoc Dearborn and how he had joined an “Order” during the First War. He would say “they never found his body, old man Dearborn died of heartbreak.” Her older brother’s Jake flat was ransacked, both his flatmates were killed. there was blood trail that just stops, says muggle authorities. Behind the disillusionment charm, the Snatchers call out a list of names, while counting the captured. She hears “Farley’s been taking to the Quarry.“

Lucian Bole:

If Lucian wasn’t at quidditch practice then he was at Charms club. Professor Flitwick held them on the weekends at three so it was convenient for his schedule and nobody took notice. Usually you go to your head of house for career counselling, but as it stood Lucian had a certain disregard for the rules and it earned him 4 weeks nightly detention from a disgruntled Professor Snape. Robert did say Flitwick’s door was always open and he couldn’t pass up the cupcakes. He aimed to be a charms master and the best was teaching at Hogwarts. Lucian great-grandmother was a classmate of Filius Flitwick during her time at Hogwarts and she witnessed when he became duelling champion against a pretentious wizard who claimed to be a descendant of one the Silver Spears. “Well now Mr. Bole I’m quite honored, now be prepared there will be  arduous tasks involved. I will expect to see you 7am promptly after graduation of course.”  

 Lucian lived in Worcestershire, England, his neighbors a few miles away were the Midgen family, and their daughter Eloise had essentially turned the home into a safe house for muggleborns. On Potterwatch radio it was oddly dubbed the “Bursting Swan.” Lucian worked with Eloise to set up a Fianto Duri charm around the manor as well as other protective charms. Under Professor Flitwick tutelage, it took Lucian a month which was a feat in itself to master the Protego horribilis, so he added that as well for security. One evening there’s a burst of light, the intruder alarm sounds. On the grounds outside there’s at least 20 people running towards the manor, he recognizes Gemma Farley ushering the injured in. One man say they’ve come from the Forest of Dean, prisoners at the Quarry. Lucian and Eloise look toward Gemma for confirmation.  “There is no Quarry, I destroyed it.”    

Peregrine Derrick:

Peregrine sits in on the edge of the Nile riverbanks. After Hogwarts he decided to take up curse-breaking as a career.  His grandfather says this one of the last letters he’ll send for a while. Godric’s Hollow is a shell of its self, many have fled or disappeared. His grandfather has gone into hiding.

Nderim Derrick had raised him since he was four years old, after his mother, an Auror was killed in the First Wizarding War. Peregrine apparates to Hogsmeade, Florean Fortescue would know what happened. His grandfather and Mr. Fortescue had been best mates since their first train ride. Both their ancestors were headmasters of Hogwarts at one point Dexter Fortescue and Edessa Sakndenberg. The ice cream palor is in worse condition than their home. He runs into Bill Weasley, a curse-breaker as well but hasn’t seen in him Egypt as late. He now knows why. Peregrine transfers to a desk job at Gringotts, the next night he attends an Order meeting.

‘Cassius Warrington:

His mother cackles at the sight of his face. When his parents walked into the school’s hospital, after Cassius face had just been jinxed into a cornflake like substance. “This what you get for joining that pink-coated frump Dolores” his father’s face twisted into a scowl. A week after graduation Cassius wakes up in a daze in the USA, to be more specific Darby, Montana. Aloisia Warrington (née Roche) was an American witch and descendant of famed Auror Berthilde Roche. It was a culture shock to say the least. Her relatives, the Roche Family would sort Cassius out before he got himself into more trouble.

In ‘98 he receives an owl from his former quidditch captain Marcus Flint. When he arrives in London the atmosphere is more than stifling, its not right here. He apparates to Flint’s apartment. He’s greeted by old teammates Lucian, Peregrine, Terence, Adrian. “Where’s Captain?” “Kitchen mate, he’s waiting for you” Cassius makes two steps and receives a punch. “Heard about your little squad in 7th year Cornflake face.” There’s a roar of laughter from the living room. War or not he be damned, he missed these prats. By the way has anyone seen or heard from Montague?

Graham Montague:

Graham feels sick. Sicker than when the Weasley twins pushed him into the Vanishing Cabinet. He’s more nauseous than when Madam Pomfrey fed him that potion. Unwanted tears stream from his eyes, his nose and chest are bleeding profusely. Graham’s been hit with a curse or hex. His trying to get out words, but instead there’s nothing but bile. “They’re dead, please get up..more might come.” Her name was Mizuno Yoshii. She was a muggleborn, supposed be at Hogwarts in her third year. Her family and two others were trying to keep hidden. Graham told them to leave while they still could. Their parents were leery about the pamphlets on Muggle-born Registration and they had every right to be.

He’s fucked up from day one. When Flint left, Graham thought he was going be the big man on campus, the new Slytherin Captain. He was a shit captain and shit teammate. Even Cass and Miles earned more respect from Marcus. What was the point joining that silly squad? The more he was around that Umbridge lady the more Graham got a bad vibe from her. It was getting harder to see now, he could barely feel the girl shaking him.

Miles Bletchey:

He was a Healer now, but these days Miles felt more like an undertaker. It was always too late, you couldn’t get to them fast enough. When the Montgomery family came in with their youngest child it was too late. He wasn’t squeamish of blood, but this was just heart wrenching. Healer Smethwyck sat outside, he had not changed his robes since they worked on the child. “I was where you are now when the First Wizarding War started, just a resident getting my feet wet.” It seemed a much crueler time, the senior Healers and Medi-wixen called it a bloodbath and it was.“ I remember when they brought in the bodies of the Bones family in, babes of only six and nine.” This has become the norm, we do what we can.

There’s commotion in the Tear Room. “The Dark Lord is at the Hogwarts!” Battle has broken out they’re attacking the school!  Miles sprints off and starts grabbing every single potion, bandages, stretchers he can get his hands on and starts charming them into his satchel. Healer Smethwyck blocks the doorway. “Where are you going Healer Bletchey!?” Not making eye contact, and still procuring items “They’re not coming to us, we have to go to them.” Madam Pomfrey is a profound healer but if it’s as they, then she going to need all the help she can get. “I’m not waiting around.” This will not be the norm for me”