Pottering Around: Approaching October with a Ton of Wizardry.

Fall has always been my favorite season, and this year, I am once again welcoming the arrival of cooler weather and more colorful leaves.  One aspect of fall that I especially enjoy is the number of great wizarding events that come around. This year, there are more than usual, so I thought I'd take a break from my Striking and share a few.  

First, Part Two of the memory episode of Potterversity dropped last weekend. You can find it here.  I also recorded another episode on ghosts with the great David Martin,  It should be out by Thanksgiving. 

Second, today was the 9th annual Queen City Mischief and Magic festival, in Staunton, VA.  I've been involved with the festival since the first one back in summer 2016, and this year I went with my husband and son  The costumes and decor get better every year. 

There was even a memorial to Dame Maggie Smith.

Third, next weekend I am heading back to my hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  In addition to attending my 40th high school reunion, I've got tickets to this wizarding train event sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Railroad museum. This is a new event this year; I'll let you know how it goes. 

Fourth, as part of my recent resolution to get in better shape, I've started doing some Potter-themed Conqueror Challenges, joining a team of Strike and Ellacott Files fans on those endeavors. I just finished The Sorcerer's Stone, and I've gotten started on The Chamber of Secrets. Hopefully my first medal will arrive soon!

Finally, mid-month is the annual Chestnut Hill College Harry Potter Academic Conference.  It's in person this year, and I am excited about making the trip up with two dear Potter friends.  My talk is based on my The Phoenix or the Flame chapter. 

It's shaping up to be a magical month. 

Back to Strike soon!