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Post by chthonia on Jul 24, 2012 15:53:10 GMT -5
Hi -
In fandom I go by Chthonia (chthonya on Livejournal). I'm not sure yet whether I can go to MISTI-Con as Ascendio did nasty things to my budget, but it looks awesome and I really, really want to go. (And I say this every time, but THIS time I'll have a decent costume ready!)
Ascendio was my first US con, but I've been to Accio 05, Sectus 07, Accio 08 and DiaCon Alley in the UK, as well as several smaller UK meetups. I co-ordinated decor at Sectus which was the best job (albeit unpaid, of course) I've had in my life.
I love the creative element of fandom - I came to fandom because of Lucius, and have spent far too much time over the last ten years thinking and writing and talking about him. But I also enjoy reading and writing all flavours of genfic, and have co-moderated the hp_holidaygen and springtime_gen exchanges over at Livejournal (more participants always welcome!!), as well as cluttering my living space with large paper mache snakes, glowing prophecies, half-finished costumes and hangable candles. I design and make HP-themed stained glass suncatchers and panels, some of which came with me to Ascendio.
The thing I love most about HP cons is collectively stepping into another world, and getting to know fellow travellers along the way. I met some wonderful people at Ascendio, but all too briefly. Hopefully next time there'll be more time and space for socialising!
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chris
First Year
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Post by chris on Jul 24, 2012 16:52:40 GMT -5
Hello I'm one of those gotta catch em all rare pokemons called the "male hufflepuff" I live in New York and I used to play for the Badassilisks and I was a head referee at last year's quidditch world cup. That's about it. Hope I can make the convention. I will be there but whether or not I can be there the entire time depends on many things.
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Post by sabrebabe on Jul 24, 2012 19:23:55 GMT -5
Ah, my turn. My name is Deb, and I'm often found all over the 'net as sabrebabe. I've been to several cons already, mostly for the cosplay and the comraderie. I even attend a few presentations when I'm not chasing down Droxy with with her cigarettes and Medicinal Potion. Snape does need a tonic or two to keep him on his feet at cons, you know. I am an artist and retired seamstress, so yeah, I make all my own costumes. Sometimes, if I'm particularly organised, I even get art put into the Art Show Room. New costumes need to be made this year, as well as new masks. My old ones didn't survive Infinitus. And Droxy is trying to wrangle me into giving a presentation with her. I might take her up on it...
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Post by Richard on Jul 25, 2012 9:51:01 GMT -5
Hello all! My name is Richard, and like you, I am also an addict. I've been actively involved in the fandom since right around the time that Deathly Hallows was released. Prior to that, I was an avid fanfic reader and a fandom "observer" of sorts. I attended my first wizard rock show in October of 2009, and when I was snowed in on the way to Evil Day 2, I came up with the idea for a wizard rap "band" to later be called "Undesirable #1" and am actively making music and doing shows still today. My likes are Harry Potter, A Song of Ice and Fire, and long walks on the beach.
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Post by ramblingnic on Jul 25, 2012 14:55:13 GMT -5
Hello everyone! Though it still isn't 100% confirmed, I do plan to attend Misti-con. I've been to five HP cons, including Ascendio and Aeternitas. I loved the samll intimate feel of Aeternitas, and would love to be a part of that again. I got into HP in 2005 and met my husband at Prophecy in 2007. We both enjoy cosplay, and recently he has been having fun branching out from his alter-ego of Severus Snape. We are both Slytherins, though I am far more devious than he is. Sadly, my cosplays will all be repeats, if we make it this spring, but I say that's better than nothing.
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Post by anissah on Jul 26, 2012 10:43:49 GMT -5
Hi, all. My name is Anissa, and I'm really looking forward to my first con. I was a volunteer at the Quidditch World Cup in November 2011, which was an awesome experience. I came to HP rather late, around 2006. Since then I've been ridiculously obsessed. For example, I learned to knit specifically so that I could make myself clothes from the films. I have a Harry Potter room in my house and am eying the second loft space for expansion. I've created cosplays for Bellatrix, Narcissa, and Rowena Ravenclaw, although I've not had a chance to actually use them anywhere. I'm also working on putting together the complete Hermione Granger knitted sweaters and hats collection. Other things about me? I'm a Gryffindor and I live in upstate NY, which is almost devoid any HP-related opportunities. So I can't wait until MISTI-Con to commune with other Potterheads!
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Post by shanemagnum on Jul 26, 2012 13:21:42 GMT -5
Hey everyone. My name is Emily and I'm a newbie to the whole convention scene. Ascendio was my first con, I met some really great people, and I had an absolute blast! I'm really hoping to make it to Misti-Con, but it will depend on whether I can take off time from work. If I am able to attend, I have some costumes in the works... Hopefully they'll work out. I am a Hufflepuff and proud of it! Loyal, true, and closest to the kitchens! Anyways, until Ascendio, the furthest I had gotten into the fandom was midnight releases (books and movies), and reading/trying to write fanfic. I am a Snarry and Severitus fan mostly, but will read almost anything. Fav characters: Snape, Remus, Tonks, and Neville
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kmoy
First Year
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Post by kmoy on Jul 26, 2012 23:43:16 GMT -5
Hello! I'm Kristina, but you can call me Krissy. I'm usually known as that "Quidditch girl" since I've been playing Muggle Quidditch since 2008 and have been part of the International Quidditch Association staff since 2010. I'm the Northeast Regional Director that manages over 100+ teams and I also help organize Quidditch at various conventions in the U.S. I've been 3 HP cons so far: Infinitius 2010, Aeternitas 2011 and Ascendio 2012. Some of you (who were at Ascendio) may have seen people running around with brooms between their legs and whatnot, and that's literally what we do. It's a lot of fun. I actually got into Harry Potter back in 2004, when Prisoner of Azkaban came out in the cinema. My sister dragged me to see it with her and I had no idea what was going on. So, I borrowed the books from the library and became instantly hooked (unlike the first time I tried to read HP, I had to put it down because I hated the Dursleys so much). Small things to know about me: -I'm a Slythindor. Legit I've got a smidge more Gryffindor in me, but I've been told by many people I could do well in Slytherin. -Fav HP Book: Half-Blood Prince -Fav HP Movie: Prisoner of Azkaban, Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 then Pt. 2. -Fav Character(s): Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, Harry Potter, Luna Lovegood. In that order. -I generally make lots of arts nowadays. I also make crafts and sell them on Etsy. And I write when I can. All of these works are of course, fandom related. -Other fandoms: Supernatural S1-5, Merlin, Doctor Who, Sherlock. -What I love about cons: they are the best way to meet new people and to catch-up with old friends. I've always enjoyed myself whenever I've gone to a con, and I've realised I've made so many friends because of this. It makes things interesting to keep in touch with them and THEN to finally hang out in person for hours of fun. It's like going to a family reunion. The best thing: we accept each other, no matter what. -Anything else: Haven't been too into cosplay until recently. My mum did make me Gryffindor robes when I first started getting into Harry Potter, and for Ascendio, she made me Slytherin HBP Quidditch practice robes. I am currently working on a few characters to see how I do with that. Very excited to meet y'all!
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Post by sharonroseblack on Jul 29, 2012 22:33:47 GMT -5
Hi. I'm known as Sharon Rose Black, but my real name is Althea. I also have several other alias' that I go by, but Sharon Rose is the one I'm using most currently. I chose it because another name for the Althea bush is Rose of Sharon, so it seemed kinda appropriate.
As many of you have probably guessed by the surname, I'm a die-hard Sirius fan. As far as I'm concerned he didn't die when he fell behind the veil. I've received a lot of flack for being in "denial," but I figure if I can accept other people shipping Drarry, Snarry, Dramione, Snermione, and various other ships (which I do), others can accept me having Sirius survive if I so choose. It may not be canon, but in your world, it should be whatever makes you happy.
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Post by flamedraconis144 on Jul 29, 2012 23:43:45 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, My name is Nicole and I'm Krissy's sister. I got into Harry Potter sometime around 2002. I've only been to Ascendio for HP cons. However, I've been to several other cons since 2009. Krissy convinced me to attend and now I want to attend Misti-Con. I had a chance to go to the Witching Hour back in 2005 but I ended up not going. I deeply regret that decision. A little about me: • I live 20-25 minutes north of Boston, MA. • I'm a Ravenclaw • I love YA fiction • Favorite HP book: Half-Blood Prince • Favorite HP movies: Goblet of Fire and the Deathly Hallows Pts. 1 and 2 • Favorite HP fan fic: The Draco Trilogy • Favorite characters: Luna Lovegood and Remus Lupin I usually don't cosplay in the Harry Potter world but I cosplay for anime conventions. Maybe I'll start cosplaying more for HP conventions .
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droxy
First Year
Got Polyjuice?
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Post by droxy on Jul 30, 2012 0:10:51 GMT -5
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Post by sempraseverus on Aug 2, 2012 12:16:25 GMT -5
awe hell ... i don't know if i did this right ... i'm so lame-o at all these different methods of posting. my computereeze is not too good. mugglishness is much to convoluted for me ...
Anyway, hello ... i'm Sempraseverus ~ i draw, write, eat, sleep, dream Severus Snape ... but that's because he is my Muse ...
i will be trying my hand next at cosplay and costuming in Slytherin ~ i'm so excited about it that i'm fit to burst ... OMG ... and there's still 10 months until the Con ... Eeep!
looking forward to it ... squee!
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Post by myanemprazja on Aug 3, 2012 17:34:38 GMT -5
Hiya everybody! Mya here, Im relatively new to the meet up, actually Misti con 2013 would sorta be my one year with you guys anniversary, way cool. I reallly, really, really-I siriurly really, wanna go, so hopefully I will! Im a newb at cosplay but I so far I do subtle slytherin/ravenclaw/gryffindor student outfits or my favorite-a mix of trelawney and myself via modern. I am trying to expand my outfits though, too. Ive only been to the Sakura Matsuri festival/convention, the 2010 auto show and the little mini con we just had!
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Post by charminggoats on Aug 8, 2012 11:45:27 GMT -5
Hello!
I'm Heather. Misti-con will be my fourth or fifth HP con. I've attended Phoenix Rising, Infinitus, and Ascendio, plus I crashed LeakyCon '11 since it was right down the street. Not sure if you would count that. Ascendio was going to be my last HP con, but I had a ton of fun there. It completely reinvigorated my interest in HP fandom. (Plus, how do you say no to a con with its own Death Eater track???)
I've been in fandom for about nine years now. After a couple years of refusing to read the books, my great aunt asked me to help her to get past the basilisk in the CoS PC game. It was enough to force me to watch the movies (only two out at that point) and read the books. A few weeks later and I was one of the crazies at the OotP midnight release.
I'm a Slytherclaw who leans more towards the Slytherin side. (What? A Slytherin interested in Death Eaters? I know, I know, we're a rare breed.) My fandom interests lie in cosplay (at Ascendio, I was one of Umbridge's Inquisatorial Squad, Marietta Edgecombe, and Aberforth Dumbledore), crafting, and academic presentations. I used to RP and write fanfic, but it's been a few years.
Outside of HP, I'm interested in Doctor Who, Eureka, RHPS, and roller derby (Team Zebra, woot woot!) I've claimed the name "charminggoats" on most social media sites if you're looking to get a hold of me outside of the forums.
I can't wait to meet everyone! (Seriously - at least once a week I'm sending a message to my friend - "Is it Misti-con yet???")
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Post by marguerite on Aug 9, 2012 12:03:12 GMT -5
hi my name is marguerite and this will be my first ever con (and i mean ever) unless i am able to go to tuscon in tucson i am a big potter head and have been a fan because i was looking for spoilers for dh part 2 the movie because i couldn't watch it in the theaters most people will find me as morthathe wizard or just mortha and i hope i make some friends that i can squell like a little girl with because i like something
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