Teknevra

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I personally was always interested in seeing a wendigo that wasn't a latex type, as shown in animal-style legends with an animal skull.

Investigating more legends and creatures, some options I found are the Pompero, a goblin from South America that is said to be helped by you if you make offerings to him, but if you fail him one day he'll come for you (come on, that story writes itself).

Succubi / Incubi, lustful creatures that usually feed on the vital essence of people (that would have been a good Valentine's Day special).

And the elephant in the room, continuing with the Roman and Norse pantheon, perhaps the Norse one would be more difficult to adapt since most are beings like dragons, snakes, giants, etc.

But the Roman pantheon has some "easier" cases to adapt, I'm sure there would be some way to search for possible cases of little-known gods, such as Hades wanting hell since he didn't have Lucifer, Crowley and later Asmodeus.

I also thought of Azrael as a possible character since he is known as 'The Angel of Death.

 

Misha's dead pan delivery was great lol.

I wondered if it was written as a joke, or if it was unintentionally funny during script readings.

 

Absolutely wonderful seeing the 3 of them together all happy and joyful.

 

(Apologies if this was the wrong place to post this)


Between:

jkrowling@lemmy.blahaj.zone – focused on J.K. Rowling herself (but not HP fandom talk),

harrypotter@lemmy.zip – for discussing the HP universe, while condemning transphobia but steering clear of Rowling-related non-HP topics,

and this community (harrypotter@literature.cafe) – focusing primarily on books and fan creations, with limited space for movies and open Rowling discussion,

…it’s clear a lot of care has gone into keeping each space clear and purposeful.


That said, I was wondering:

Have the mods ever considered creating a fourth Harry Potter community specifically dedicated to memes—similar to Reddit’s r/HarryPotterMemes?

This could help lighten the load on the main discussion communities, which sometimes get bogged down (at least, IMHO) with meme posts.

A dedicated memes space might allow more focused discussions here, while giving meme content its own breathing room.


Or, do the current user numbers on Lemmy make that kind of separation unnecessary for now?

Reddit obviously has a much larger user base, so perhaps it's not yet practical.


Thanks for all the work you put into these communities—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

[–] Teknevra@literature.cafe 4 points 6 days ago

two Dumbledores

I think that you mean Dumble and Dore

[–] Teknevra@literature.cafe 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Congrats.

Welcome to the Team.

EDIT:

@StarryPhoenix97@lemmy.world

Actually, if you're interested I could potentially transfer the ownership of this community to you.

I would still be around as a mod (if you want).

I happen to mod a ton of multiple other comms across Lemmy.

[–] Teknevra@literature.cafe 3 points 2 weeks ago

It's worth noting that Luna, Trelawney, and Lockhart were sorted into Ravenclaw, while Hermione was not.

Don't forget about Quirrel, as well.

[–] Teknevra@literature.cafe 2 points 2 weeks ago

He's not exactly Canon (at least I don't know if he is), but in Hogwarts Legacy, there's a Hufflepuff Dark Wizard named Eunon Blackwood.

Eunon Blackwood - FANDOM

The Most EVIL Hufflepuff Wizard Nobody Talks About - Harry Potter Explained

 

cross-posted from: https://literature.cafe/post/22178336

Let’s be real: Ravenclaw gets typecast a lot.

To most people—both in the Books, Fics, and IRL Fandom—Ravenclaws are just “the smart ones.”

The brains of the operation.

The nerds.

The bookworms.

The early-years Hermione Grangers who always know the answer, get top marks, and practically live in the library.


But, at least IMHO, that’s a huge oversimplification.

Not all Ravenclaws are book-smart or even traditionally clever.

What really defines Ravenclaw, to me, is curiosity, creativity, and independent thought.


It’s not just the house of facts—it’s the house of wonder.

It’s where people go when they think differently, and aren’t afraid to let their minds wander into the weird, the beautiful, or the unknown.

Yes, there are plenty of book-smart Ravenclaws—but being a Ravenclaw isn’t about knowing everything, it’s about wanting to know anything.

It’s about being curious, creative, and totally willing to fall down a research rabbit hole at 2AM just because your brain won’t let something go.


Take Luna Lovegood. She’s not exactly acing every exam (no offence, Luna), but she’s one of the most unique, insightful, and artistic characters in the entire series. She sees the world her own way, believes in things others don’t, and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. That’s Ravenclaw energy in its purest form.


Or Cho Chang—more emotionally driven, athletic, and confident. She’s a Seeker, not a scholar. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t belong. She’s thoughtful, compassionate, and introspective. That’s intelligence too.


Marietta Edgecombe made a morally complicated choice—one that might make people dislike her, but again, it was her decision.


And Padma Patil and Terry Boot? Quietly competent, observant, and not afraid to stand up and question things (see: their role in Dumbledore’s Army).


Here’s the thing: Ravenclaw isn’t just about being smart, it’s about thinking differently.

It’s the house of inventors, artists, theorists, and philosophers.

It’s where questions are asked not for grades or clout, but because we genuinely want to know.

In a lot of ways, Ravenclaw is like the anti-Slytherin.

Two sides of the same coin.


Where Slytherins are cunning and ambitious (usually in pursuit of something—glory, influence, legacy), Ravenclaws will dive into a 3-day magical research binge because a painting blinked weirdly at them and now they need to know the history of magical portrait enchantments since the 12th century.


If a Slytherin gets asked, “Why is the sky blue?”, they’ll learn the answer to impress someone or gain leverage.

Ask a Ravenclaw, and they’ll go full conspiracy board on it at 3AM, muttering about light refraction and magical atmosphere density just because their brain demanded answers.


In a way, Ravenclaw is almost the anti-Slytherin. Not because they oppose each other—but because Ravenclaws often seek knowledge with no endgame in mind. Just for the joy of the journey.

So yeah, sure, we’ve got the bookworms and the high-achievers.

But Ravenclaw is also the home of artists, oddballs, dreamers, inventors, philosophers, codebreakers, and magical conspiracy theorists.

It’s not just about what you know—it’s about what you’re willing to explore.


Anyone else feel like Ravenclaw deserves a little more love for the creative side of the house?

[–] Teknevra@literature.cafe 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

He's not exactly Canon (at least I don't know if he is), but in Hogwarts Legacy, there's a Hufflepuff Dark Wizard named Eunon Blackwood.

Eunon Blackwood - FANDOM

The Most EVIL Hufflepuff Wizard Nobody Talks About - Harry Potter Explained

 

Let’s be real: Ravenclaw gets typecast a lot.

To most people—both in the Books, Fics, and IRL Fandom—Ravenclaws are just “the smart ones.”

The brains of the operation.

The nerds.

The bookworms.

The early-years Hermione Grangers who always know the answer, get top marks, and practically live in the library.


But, at least IMHO, that’s a huge oversimplification.

Not all Ravenclaws are book-smart or even traditionally clever.

What really defines Ravenclaw, to me, is curiosity, creativity, and independent thought.


It’s not just the house of facts—it’s the house of wonder.

It’s where people go when they think differently, and aren’t afraid to let their minds wander into the weird, the beautiful, or the unknown.

Yes, there are plenty of book-smart Ravenclaws—but being a Ravenclaw isn’t about knowing everything, it’s about wanting to know anything.

It’s about being curious, creative, and totally willing to fall down a research rabbit hole at 2AM just because your brain won’t let something go.


Take Luna Lovegood. She’s not exactly acing every exam (no offence, Luna), but she’s one of the most unique, insightful, and artistic characters in the entire series. She sees the world her own way, believes in things others don’t, and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. That’s Ravenclaw energy in its purest form.


Or Cho Chang—more emotionally driven, athletic, and confident. She’s a Seeker, not a scholar. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t belong. She’s thoughtful, compassionate, and introspective. That’s intelligence too.


Marietta Edgecombe made a morally complicated choice—one that might make people dislike her, but again, it was her decision.


And Padma Patil and Terry Boot? Quietly competent, observant, and not afraid to stand up and question things (see: their role in Dumbledore’s Army).


Here’s the thing: Ravenclaw isn’t just about being smart, it’s about thinking differently.

It’s the house of inventors, artists, theorists, and philosophers.

It’s where questions are asked not for grades or clout, but because we genuinely want to know.

In a lot of ways, Ravenclaw is like the anti-Slytherin.

Two sides of the same coin.


Where Slytherins are cunning and ambitious (usually in pursuit of something—glory, influence, legacy), Ravenclaws will dive into a 3-day magical research binge because a painting blinked weirdly at them and now they need to know the history of magical portrait enchantments since the 12th century.


If a Slytherin gets asked, “Why is the sky blue?”, they’ll learn the answer to impress someone or gain leverage.

Ask a Ravenclaw, and they’ll go full conspiracy board on it at 3AM, muttering about light refraction and magical atmosphere density just because their brain demanded answers.


In a way, Ravenclaw is almost the anti-Slytherin. Not because they oppose each other—but because Ravenclaws often seek knowledge with no endgame in mind. Just for the joy of the journey.

So yeah, sure, we’ve got the bookworms and the high-achievers.

But Ravenclaw is also the home of artists, oddballs, dreamers, inventors, philosophers, codebreakers, and magical conspiracy theorists.

It’s not just about what you know—it’s about what you’re willing to explore.


Anyone else feel like Ravenclaw deserves a little more love for the creative side of the house?

 

cross-posted from: https://literature.cafe/post/22174688

Okay, hear me out before you roll your eyes.


A lot of people—both in-universe characters and fans IRL love to dunk on Hufflepuff.

“The House of Duffers,”

“The Leftovers,”

“The ones who weren’t brave, smart, or ambitious enough.”

etc.


Even Snape makes digs at them, and let’s be honest, fandom memes haven’t helped either.

But the more I think about it, the more I’ve come to believe that Hufflepuff might actually be the most terrifying house of them all.


Think about it:

Hufflepuffs are known for being loyal, hard-working, and unafraid of toil.

That’s the kind of person who will dedicate their entire existence to avenging a loved one.


You kill their cat?

They’ll study dark magic in secret for years if they have to.

They won’t just hex you and move on—they’ll destroy your entire legacy.

Slowly.

Thoroughly.

Lovingly.


Imagine a Hufflepuff going full Sebastian Sallow, mastering dark magic not for power or ego, but because someone crossed the line.

Perhaps a Family Member is Sick, or Cursed (a la Sebastian Sallow).

Perhaps they hurt someone that they loved, i.e a family member, a spouse, a child, etc.

Or Worse.


And unlike Sebastian, they wouldn't spiral —they'd stay focused.

Disciplined.

Unrelenting.


Or a Hufflepuff who goes full John Wick because someone messed with their Kneazle.

They're not flashy about it. No big speeches. Just quiet, efficient vengeance.


And it doesn’t have to be dark.

These are the same people who will build an empire: legal, underground, or somewhere in between, whether it's a chain of apothecaries, a magical transport syndicate, or an underground dueling circuit, - through sheer persistence.

You laugh at them now, and 10 years later they own the Leaky Cauldron, 47% of Diagon Alley, control every Floo connection west of Surrey, and your wand mortgage.


We always talk about Gryffindors being Brave, Ravenclaws being Smart, Slytherins being Cunning...

but Hufflepuffs?

They endure.

They grind.

They don’t give up (they most likely don't even know the MEANING).

And that, my friends, is terrifying.


I say this as someone who’s not even a Puff—I’m a proud Slyther-Claw hybrid—but I’d never underestimate a Hufflepuff.

Not for a second.


Anyone else ever thought about this?

Or have headcanons of Hufflepuff characters that could go toe-to-toe with the best (or worst) of any other house?

 

Okay, hear me out before you roll your eyes.


A lot of people—both in-universe characters and fans IRL love to dunk on Hufflepuff.

“The House of Duffers,”

“The Leftovers,”

“The ones who weren’t brave, smart, or ambitious enough.”

etc.


Even Snape makes digs at them, and let’s be honest, fandom memes haven’t helped either.

But the more I think about it, the more I’ve come to believe that Hufflepuff might actually be the most terrifying house of them all.


Think about it:

Hufflepuffs are known for being loyal, hard-working, and unafraid of toil.

That’s the kind of person who will dedicate their entire existence to avenging a loved one.


You kill their cat?

They’ll study dark magic in secret for years if they have to.

They won’t just hex you and move on—they’ll destroy your entire legacy.

Slowly.

Thoroughly.

Lovingly.


Imagine a Hufflepuff going full Sebastian Sallow, mastering dark magic not for power or ego, but because someone crossed the line.

Perhaps a Family Member is Sick, or Cursed (a la Sebastian Sallow).

Perhaps they hurt someone that they loved, i.e a family member, a spouse, a child, etc.

Or Worse.


And unlike Sebastian, they wouldn't spiral —they'd stay focused.

Disciplined.

Unrelenting.


Or a Hufflepuff who goes full John Wick because someone messed with their Kneazle.

They're not flashy about it. No big speeches. Just quiet, efficient vengeance.


And it doesn’t have to be dark.

These are the same people who will build an empire: legal, underground, or somewhere in between, whether it's a chain of apothecaries, a magical transport syndicate, or an underground dueling circuit, - through sheer persistence.

You laugh at them now, and 10 years later they own the Leaky Cauldron, 47% of Diagon Alley, control every Floo connection west of Surrey, and your wand mortgage.


We always talk about Gryffindors being Brave, Ravenclaws being Smart, Slytherins being Cunning...

but Hufflepuffs?

They endure.

They grind.

They don’t give up (they most likely don't even know the MEANING).

And that, my friends, is terrifying.


I say this as someone who’s not even a Puff—I’m a proud Slyther-Claw hybrid—but I’d never underestimate a Hufflepuff.

Not for a second.


Anyone else ever thought about this?

Or have headcanons of Hufflepuff characters that could go toe-to-toe with the best (or worst) of any other house?

 

I'll go with these 4.

• I really liked Missouri. I can't say I loved her cause she wasn't on the show enough for me to feel like that but I would've really enjoyed to see more of her. Especially in the first seasons, I could see her establish a pretty good dynamic with Sam, helping him understand his psychic powers more. I think she could've been a really good parental figure to both of them. And she cracked me up sm so why not lol.

• Henriksen was probably one of the characters that had the most potential imo. He was interesting, he stood his ground and he could've done so much more. I always thought that it would've been cool for them to have someone like him as a friend, to help them with the law. They really wasted his character.

• Where do I even start with Kevin. He had such a sad story and deserved better but other than that he also had sm potential to be a really good character. He already was to me tbh, I really loved him and bawled my eyes out when he died, but he definetly could've been even better. The writers did him dirty and I'll never forgive them for it.

•I know many ppl hate Gadreel so I think this is an unpopular opinion. I think he was a very compelling character and I wish we could've seen more of him. He did bad things but his intentions weren't bad. At the end of the day he was just another manipulated angel that thought he was doing the right thing. He has a lot of history if you think about it, especially with Lucifer, so getting rid of someone like him so soon was really a shame imo. I would've loved to see him interact with Lucifer in s11 for the first time in who knows how long. He could've had a great redemption arc (unlike some unrealistic redemptions that some characters had) and could've been a good ally. I don't hate him for what he did tbh, I actually feel bad for him, I only hate Metatron.

[–] Teknevra@literature.cafe 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

@humiddragonslayer@lemm.ee

Done:

!dramione@literature.cafe

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