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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 18:43:13 GMT -6
Ok I am going to post a bunch of stuff about Leaky Con here. You can also ask questions and such and I will give you whatever answer I have.
I apologize in advance for repeat pics from IG and Twitter.
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 18:47:16 GMT -6
Ok most of leaky con is panels and discussions. There is also a marketplace with a ton of booths with merch to buy and most places are not super expensive which is nice. The only booths that were pricey were those with handmade things like wands and mandrakes and such. My bowtruckle is handmade and fully bendable. It was about $28 but it’s pretty big and I love him. Lol  The first day we went which was Saturday we spent a good amount of time in the marketplace. I bought a leaky con hoody and a few other things. Then I went to the swish and flick podcast panel called “Credence: man or beast?” They ladies from that podcast were joined with a few others and had the discussion. It was really informative.  |
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 18:51:24 GMT -6
I went to the speak with the people at the information booth. There I found out about the Esther Charity Ball they were having that night. They don’t care what you wear, jeans and a tshirt, a ball gown or something in between. It was a massive party that was included in admission. Chris Rankin (aka Percy Weasley) was walking around the party. I managed to snap this pic. He is the guy in blue. I am sorry it’s blurry. It was dark and we were waiting in line at the bar.  This is what the crowd was like  At the end all of the actors and authors and vips got on stage and dance and sang and hugged. It was beautiful. Sorry the pics aren’t great. I can try and upload the videos later.  |
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 18:53:55 GMT -6
This is what I wore to the ball. I am making a dumb face in the first pic. 🤷🏻♀️   Me and my sister in front of a giant cauldron.  |
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 18:55:41 GMT -6
I went to the Dan Fogler panel/interesting. He is super funny and he made it super interesting.   |
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 19:00:02 GMT -6
More pics from the con/ball   Here are some the podcasters I met Mike Schubert from Potterless  Kim and Sequioa from Fanatical Fics and where to Find Them  |
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 19:02:55 GMT -6
The second day I went to the Swish and Flick live podcast. I also watched the cosplay parade and contest. Chris Rankin hosted it and he was fantastic. The pics are far away but I will post what the person is supposed to be. Augusta Longbottom and Snape as Augusta  Fawkes  An Ocham (sp?)  Gilderoy Lockhart  |
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 19:06:00 GMT -6
More cosplay Umbridge. This woman stayed in character the ENTIRE time  Professor Sprout  There were a ton of great costumes. There were people dressed as the sorting hat, Charity Burbage, a couple dressed as Arthur and Molly that looked exactly like them, someone dressed as cat hermione and so many more. I really should have taken more pics of cosplayers. |
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 19:08:13 GMT -6
Here is the info for the woman selling the “ask me about my ship” shirts. She is incredibly nice and does most of the artwork herself.   |
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 14, 2019 19:10:48 GMT -6
Ok I think that’s it unless my sister sends me more. I cannot explain to you how wonderful the people were. It was the most accepting and inclusive crowd I have ever seen. Everyone was respectful and had a great time. I think if there is ever a chance for any of you to go, you should. It’s a great experience.
Now to convince MH to let me go to the next one in Orlando. 😬
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Post by bobyn on Oct 14, 2019 20:06:42 GMT -6
Is Victor Krum still hot?
I'm still bummed I didn't go to the Dallas event.
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 15, 2019 4:32:19 GMT -6
Is Victor Krum still hot? I'm still bummed I didn't go to the Dallas event. Yes he is. I only saw him from afar but yes. Also Dan Fogler lost a ton of weight so I have no idea how they are going to explain that in the next fantastic beast movie. |
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Post by pianolove on Oct 15, 2019 6:15:23 GMT -6
Looks like a fun time! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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Post by athn64 on Oct 15, 2019 7:08:21 GMT -6
Is Victor Krum still hot? I'm still bummed I didn't go to the Dallas event. Yes he is. I only saw him from afar but yes. Also Dan Fogler lost a ton of weight so I have no idea how they are going to explain that in the next fantastic beast movie. Stress from losing Queenie to Grindlewald makes him not eat? |
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Post by marygracerich on Oct 15, 2019 7:10:03 GMT -6
Yes he is. I only saw him from afar but yes. Also Dan Fogler lost a ton of weight so I have no idea how they are going to explain that in the next fantastic beast movie. Stress from losing Queenie to Grindlewald makes him not eat? He actually mentioned that as a possibility because he isn’t sure how they are going to explain it either. He said something like “revenge body” or something like that. Lol |
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Post by Dramaphile on Oct 15, 2019 12:57:58 GMT -6
That looks so awesome! I went to Lumos back in 2006 and it was seriously one of the best weekends of my life. There were no celebrity guests beyond a couple of Wizard Rock performers, and I spent the whole weekend squeeing and drinking and getting up to nonsense with a bunch of fandom friends from Livejournal, none of whom I'd met in person until that weekend. I still keep in touch with a bunch of them even though I haven't really been in fandom for years.
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