Perverse polyjuice: Trans Harry Potter spitefic as a response to J. K. Rowling’s TERF wars

Authors

  • Ben Cromwell Marietta College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2023.2441

Keywords:

Fan fiction, Fandom

Abstract

In the years since Rowling's controversial anti-trans tweets and statements, both the creation and consumption of trans Harry Potter fan fiction has exploded, ironically leading to more trans representation within the Harry Potter fandom than ever before. This paper examines features of trans Harry Potter fan fiction and how it has developed since the "TERF Wars" publication. It concludes that writing and reading trans Harry Potter fan fiction is a more meaningful and authentic form of protest than abandoning the fandom altogether.

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Published

2023-03-13

Issue

Vol. 39 (2023): Trans Fandom

Section

Symposium

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Copyright (c) 2023 Ben Cromwell

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