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JULY 31, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: PRWeb via Yahoo! News
HPEF
has announced their summer 2009 conference for Harry Potter fans, aptly named Azkatraz:
Not long after the release of the next Harry Potter book, J.K. Rowling's Beedle the Bard, Harry Potter fans from around the world will converge on San Francisco for AZKATRAZ (http://www.hp2009.org) -- a four-day conference focused on the novels, the films, the sports and games, Wizard Rock, fan creativity and, for the first time, The Business of Harry Potter, Inc.
Our theme, 'The Choice Between What is Right and What is Easy,' brings the dual backdrops of Alcatraz and Azkaban to the forefront of the real issues of social justice, gender equality, tolerance, and due process, as they are reflected in the Harry Potter books and the larger contexts of fandom and the world around us.
This is the same group that brought fans together for Nimbus 2003, The Witching Hour 2005, Lumos 2006, Prophecy 2007 and Portus 2008.
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Witch
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wendelinDewyrd says:
Ooo This seems fun - Azkatraz sounds cool.
Posted Aug 2, 2008 at 1:59 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
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SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Ooh, I wish I could go to the conference. That would be so cool!
~Drish~
Posted Aug 2, 2008 at 2:44 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
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GodricsGirl says:
That sounds pretty awesome. Wouldn't it be great to go, but sadly I don't think that wiil happen.
Posted Aug 2, 2008 at 9:24 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Oh to live near San Fransico ... I wonder who will be there from the movies? What a fantastic theme - the fight against what is right and what is easy.
Especially in these dark times.
Posted Aug 3, 2008 at 12:32 AM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
Damm it i cant go!I live on the other side if the world!:(
Posted Aug 3, 2008 at 12:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
Can't wait for the next Aust conference!
Posted Aug 3, 2008 at 3:33 AM EST
Squib
Points: 158
elfyears18 says:
Very creative name...
Azkatraz..
Wish I could go though. =[
Posted Aug 3, 2008 at 1:18 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Interesting.....hhaaha
I want to go to a comic con eventually or somewhere where a HP star will be :D
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Aug 3, 2008 at 1:48 PM EST
Auror
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Anastasia Popovick says:
Sounds fun and exciting but wat beyond my possible attendance. It is right in the middle of my busiest time of the school year. I'll be taking college classes...so no can do. Hope those who can attend enjoy themselves.
Posted Aug 3, 2008 at 8:13 PM EST
Student
Points: 205
Loving HBP says:
I wish I could go to this convention! That would be so amazing!!! Too bad I live on the opposite side of the country.
Posted Aug 4, 2008 at 5:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Hmmm... sounds interesting to me. I love the concept of people congregating to talk Harry Potter. I'll count on hpana to bring us great info from the conference since I have no hope of attending.
Posted Aug 4, 2008 at 9:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 851
Wesleylove says:
Oh My Gosh. i cant wait. im only 45 min away from san fran. i go to san fran every year for san fran gay pride. now this is even better.
Posted Aug 5, 2008 at 12:37 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
WoW!Sounds like it would be interesting and loads of fun.It would be awesome if I could go,too bad I can't.
Posted Aug 5, 2008 at 4:05 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 874
Silly Dragon says:
I'll try the 2010 (or later) edition, for I can't afford the trip to California, especially if I purchase the collector's edition of The Tales Of Beedle The Bard.
Posted Aug 6, 2008 at 8:51 AM EST
Student
Points: 230
Twilight/HarryPotter-<3 says:
Cool. They better think up some new ways to keep the Harry Potter franchise going after the movies are over and done with.
Posted Aug 7, 2008 at 11:16 AM EST
Squib
Points: 163
OceanBaBY says:
I wanna go so bad! I hope I can get tickets!!! =D
Posted Aug 8, 2008 at 1:51 PM EST
Student
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big_chips says:
Sounds like a good idea. keeping some sort of prison in america.
Posted Aug 8, 2008 at 10:23 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
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snaily says:
Our theme, 'The Choice Between What is Right and What is Easy,' brings the dual backdrops of Alcatraz and Azkaban to the forefront
This sounds very interesting! I'd love to hear more of it.
Posted Aug 9, 2008 at 2:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
That's cool. The only way I could be able to attend something like this would be if it was in Chicago. I hope everybody who goes has fun though.
Posted Aug 11, 2008 at 2:09 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
Azkatraz 2009! whoo nice one. i've always founds all those really interesting including the new things and their objectives and goals for both the fans and the movie's benefits
Posted Aug 12, 2008 at 12:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Oh i wish i could attend!
Posted Sep 15, 2008 at 2:31 PM EST
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