About Us

Emerson Spartz | Founder/Owner/Webmaster
Age: 25 (Birthday: February 17th)
Location: Indiana, near Chicago
Email: Use the feedback form
Favorite Bands: All Time Low, The Starting Line, Linkin Park, The Academy I s, Panic! At the Disco and Fall Out Boy
Favorite Movies: Caddyshack, Austin Powers (I and II), Star Wars (all) and It's a Wonderful Life
Favorite T.V. Shows: The Simpsons, Family Guy, West Wing, Daily Show, Colbe rt Report
Favorite Food: McDonalds' Sausage McMuffin w/Egg Twitter: @emersonspartz
A Little About Me: I founded MuggleNet 10 years ago. I was 12. I was bored. And homeschooled. Now I'm 22. I graduated from Notre Dame. I have two brothers, Dylan (20 - scroll down) and Drew (10). They are awesome. I play lots of sports. I am a HUGE nerd. I read between 100-200 non-fiction books a year. I'm a pathological optimist.

At first, I thought I was 'too cool' for Harry Potter . Wizards, broomsticks?! Kid stuff! Then I read the first two books in one night. And PoA the next night. And started MuggleNet a month later.

I co-founded GivesMeHope. It's like FML, but happy.

I met JK Rowling. Yes, it was the high light of my life. The night Book 7 came out was crazy. I pro posed to my wife Gaby Montero at a Chicago Bulls game. She's adorable. Geral do likes me. This news anchor is dumb.

By the way, if you email me and don't get a response back, please don't take it personally. My typing monkeys have been threatening to strike, and my inbox is a disaster area.

Keith Hawk | Managing Editor
Age: 46 (Birthday: September 20)
Location: Macungie, Pennsylvania, USA
Email: keith at staff dot mugglenet dot com
Online: Twitter | Facebook
Sections Maintained: News, Daily Trivia, Madam Rosmertas Recipe Section, Promotional Guru, and wherever else I need to spend my attention on.
Favorite TV Shows: 24 Top Gear (UK), all sports, Food Network, and History Channel
Favorite Movies: HP of course, Bourne Identity series, LOTR, Hunt for Red October, too many to list really
Favorite Music: Believe it or not....Nirvana, Bush, STP, most Grunge and Classic Rock
A Little About Me: I am not the oldest HP fan, but I am one of the most devoted in my age group. I've collected the books as they came out since 2000 for my daughter, but it wasn't until the 2005 release of HBP that I decided to see what this was all about. WOW! I was lost in the world and still love retreating to it today. I have read the series more times than I can recall, and that makes me obsessed, right? Well, I had the pleasure of being a larger part of the fan base when I was asked to help develop programs for the Enlightening 2007 HP convention in Philadelphia. I played Dumbledore for the opening feast, and introduced the MuggleCast team to the crowds. Then I even developed and hosted a "HP Jeopardy" style trivia contest for the various age groups including a MuggleNet special in which our own Ben Schoen and Jamie Lawrence participated and had fun. I was also inducted into the Atlanta HP group in Atlanta Georgia when I co-hosted a fabulous group of fellow fans to "HP Family Feud" and "HP Jeopardy" games with my good friend Hanako. Needless to say, I love my HP friends and family!

Kat Miller | Publicity Manager
Age: 30 (Birthday June 15th)
Location: Western Massachusetts
House: Ravenclaw
Email: kat at staff dot mugglenet dot com
Online: Facebook | Twitter
A Little About Me: I credit my obsessive love of Harry Potter to my best friend, Hope. She convinced me to watch Sorcerer's Stone and I was immediately drawn in. I went right out and purchased the books and devoured them in no time. Harry renewed a love for reading that I had long since lost. I stumbled upon MuggleNet shortly after and became a frequent visitor. I was hired in 2006 as a gallery coder, and slowly took on odd jobs. I took over and reinvented Fan of the Week back February of 2009 then publicity in late 2012! October 2013 marks my seven year anniversary with MuggleNet, and I hope to be with the site for many years to come!
When I'm not online reading all of your emails (YES! I read ALL of them!) I am a small business owner in Western Massachusetts. I run a successful photography studio and design business. I am also very interested in fashion, graphic design, music of all kinds, interior design, & keeping fit and healthy. I am in love with my MINI Cooper Convertible and wouldn't trade it for the world. Well...maybe for a chat with Jo.

Eric Scull | Content Supervisor
Age: 23 (Birthday: April 23rd)
Location: Chicago, IL
Favorite Movies: Back to the Future, The Terminator, Die Hard
Favorite Bands/Music: The Kinks, Electric Light Orchestra
Email: EricLMugglenet at aol dot com
A Little About Me: I have enjoyed contributing content to MuggleNet since late 2002, when I was very young. Since then, I've traveled around the globe with friends, something that would not have been possible without either the confidence that the Potter books inspired within me or the opportunities that resulted fro m my work here on the site and on MuggleCast. I was born in Reading, Pennsylv ania and now reside in Chicago, IL. I have a full-time job and live with two roommates, each with big friendly canine s. I enjoy life, and I pursue writing as a passion.

Caleb Graves | Content Supervisor
Age: 24 (Birthday: October 27)
Location: Washington D.C.
Email: caleb at staff dot mugglenet dot com
Pottermore House: Gryffindor
Online: @calebgraves
Favorite TV Shows: Game of Thrones, The Office, The Newsroom, Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Fringe, The West Wing
Favorite Movies: V for Vendetta, Crash, Children of Men, The Dark Knight, Garden State, Silver Linings Playbook, Love Actually, Pitch Perfect
Favorite Books: Harry Potter (of course!), Lord of the Rings, Wicked, Hunger Games, His Dark Materials, A Tale of Two Cities, Water for Elephants, Divergent, The Magicians
A Little About Me: My MuggleNet journey started with MNI in 2004, then joining staff in 2005. I'm a co-host of Alohomora! and manage content here on MuggleNet. I was lucky enough to grow up pretty much right alongside Harry Potter, as the last book came out right after my senior year of high school. Like most fans, the Harry Potter universe has pretty much been a way of life for me, which is why I've hung around these sites for so long.

Away from working on the site, I love sports, books, writing, movies, politics and photography.

Laura Reilly | Video Supervisor
Age: 18 (Birthday: September 3rd)
Location: New Jersey, USA
E-mail: laurar at staff dot mugglenet dot com
Pottermore House: Gryffindor
Favorite Movies: Harry Potter, Braveheart, 500 Days of Summer, Across the Uni verse.
Favorite TV Shows: Lost, Globe Trekker, 30 Rock, Breaking Bad.
Favorite Bands/Music: Billy Joel, Mumford and Sons, Florence and the Machine, fun.
A Little About Me: When I was seven, I made a deal with my mom: I was only allowed to see The Sorcerer's Stone movie, which she deemed 'too scary,' if I read the book first. So I did, and an obsession was born. I started visiting MuggleNet when I was eight and I've been an avid reader ever since. I've also always been a huge fan of MuggleCast, which got me involved in the online Harry Potter community. While Harry will always be my biggest passion, my other hobbies include playing piano and guitar, listening to music, and rock climbing. I am studying journalism and cultural anthropology in school, and I'm thrilled to be able to combine my love of writing with my love of Harry Potter by working at MuggleNet!
Feel free to add me on Twitter.

Tracey Wong | Senior Transcript Editor
Age: 23 (Birthday: May 10)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Email: tracey at staff dot mugglenet dot com
Online: Twitter
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
A Little About Me: I have been a contributor of MuggleNet since February 2009, working as a transcriber for MuggleCast before being asked to join the MuggleNet staff in early 2012. I don't remember exactly when I started reading the Harry Potter books, but it was probably around 1999/2000. I did not discover the online fan community until much later, but I am forever grateful that I did in the end as it taught me to always stay true to myself and introduced me to so many lifelong friends. I love anything and everything to do with Harry Potter, including the fan sites, podcasts, wizard rock, and various Harry Potter related YouTube channels. I have recently graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Information Systems.

Alexandra Maher | Social Media
Age: 19 (Birthday: September 23rd)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Online: Twitter
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
A Little About Me: I have been a fan of the Harry Potter movies since the beginning but I didn't get into the books until much later, finally finishing Deathly Hallows in 2009. In October 2010 I applied to be a MuggleCast transcriber, and I proceeded to eagerly volunteer to transcribe for Alohomora! and MuggleNet Academia in 2012. After corresponding for MuggleNet in November 2012, I was offered a staff position and gladly accepted!
I'm currently studying a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Management)/Bachelor of Laws at the University of Western Sydney. I fill my free time with photography, reading, dance classes, podcasts, and endless amounts of Harry Potter and StarKid. I recently discovered my love for travel and cannot wait to continue exploring the world.

Terrance Pinkston Jr. | Social Media
Age: 28 (Birthday: July 11th)
Location: San Antonio, TX
Favorite TV Shows: The Walking Dead, Once Upon A Time, Grey's Anatomy, Star Trek TNG, Voyager, LOST, The Big Bang Theory, Saved By The Bell, Full House, Family Matters, and Game Of Thrones.
Favorite Movies: Harry Potter, Bourne Identity series, LOTR, Lincoln, The Avengers, Batman (1989), Star Wars, Spiderman, X-Men, National Treasure, Titanic, Independence Day, Forrest Gump, Jurassic Park, Home Alone, Top Gun, and anything Disney.
Favorite Music: Justin Bieber, Austin Mahone, Fall Out Boy, Yellow Card, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Bruno Mars, David Guetta, Don Omar, Florida Georgia Line, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Usher, Michael Jackson
Email: terrance at staff dot mugglenet dot com
A Little About Me: I was introduced to Harry Potter in 2001 when my parents bought S/S. Hesitant at first, it took me 6 months to finally bring myself to watch it. I was instantly hooked. I grabbed all the books at the time, and burned through them. Wanting more and more, I dove deep into the online community on the official Harry Potter website, MuggleNet, and learned as much as I could about theories, plot twists, characters, etc. In 2008 I started a Harry Potter podcast called Hogwarts Radio which discusses everything to do with the series, from the latest news to untied plot points and much more. Hogwarts Radio is released on a bi-weekly schedule. I've been involved with the fandom for quite a while covering various events from movie premieres to interviews with the cast/crew of the films, fan conventions, and recently covered Emerald City Comic Con for MuggleNet.

Outside of Potter I enjoy acting, and producing music for local artists. I'm always up for a good time, and living life to it's fullest!. Feel free to follow me on twitter or Facebook!

Claire Furner | Publicity Assistant - UK
Age: 22 (Birthday: April 24th)
Location: Surrey, England, UK
Pottermore House: Hufflepuff and PROUD!
Favorite Movies: This changes on a regular basis but currently I’d probably say Midnight in Paris, The Avengers, Pirates of the Caribbean (The first one, of course. The other 3 never happened) and The Incredibles.
Favorite Shows: Doctor Who, Sherlock, Merlin, Being Human and Firefly.
A Little About Me: First read Harry Potter aged 9 (1999) but became truly hooked the summer of 2001, just before the first film came out. Been visiting MuggleNet for about 10 years so I thought I’d mark the occasion by applying for this internship. I am a theatre graduate getting into arts marketing and have a particular love for social media. Follow me on Twitter or even better, check out my blog for various film, TV or theatre related fangasms.

Jessica Jordan | News
Age: 22 (Birthday: October 26th)
Location: Middletown, CT
Pottermore House: Gryffindor
Favorite Music: The Mountain Goats, Nick Drake, The Beatles, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, The Magnetic Fields
A Little About Me: I've been a huge fan of Harry Potter since the fourth grade! I stole my sister's book and had to read it in the closet so she wouldn't find me. It's really all uphill from there. It was one of the most exciting moments of my life when I got to come face to face with J.K. Rowling at her recent signing in New York City. I still can't believe that actually happened.
I am currently a senior in college, and am looking forward to getting out into the big wide world after I graduate, although I am not quite sure yet what I will do. I've been reading MuggleNet since I was a young kid, and it's very surreal that I now get the chance to be a part of this team!

Veronica Lloyd | News
Age: 18 (Birthday: January 31st)
Location: California, USA
Pottermore House: Gryffindor
Favorite Shows: The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, The Vampire Diaries.
Favorite Bands/Music: Jack's Mannequin, Of Monsters and Men, Ed Sheeran, You Me At Six, Anberlin, The Killers, Relient k
A Little About Me: I was introduced to Harry Potter at the age of seven when my aunt sent me Sorcerer's Stone as a Halloween present. My mom told me that I couldn't see the first movie which came out the next month until I finished the book. I sped through it as fast as I could, sparking an obsession that cannot be contained. Since then, keeping up to date with all things Potter-related has become part of my daily routine. When I first discovered MuggleNet I knew it would be my favorite site. It became my online homepage for years, and I will never forget meeting one of my great friends in the MN comments. When I saw an opening as an intern, I jumped at the opportunity. Harry Potter is the one thing that never fails to put me in a good mood. I am so grateful for all of the wonderful memories the series has provided me with over the years. Outside of Harry Potter, I'm a student at Saint Mary's College of California. I dedicate a lot of time to writing (3-year NaNoWriMo participant) in hopes to one day write a novel of my own. I'm also a passionate runner, reader, and blogger. Feel free to follow me on Twitter (caution: I tweet way too often).

Laura Medicoff | News
Age: 17 (Birthday:December 21st)
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Pottermore House: Gryffindor
Favorite Shows: LOST, Fringe, CSI (LV), Once Upon a Time, Big Bang Theory, Modern Family
Favorite Movies:Pan’s Labyrinth, V for Vendetta, Shutter Island, Cloud Atlas
A Little About Me: I was first introduced to Harry Potter when I was 7, and I began reading Philosopher’s Stone once the fear that the previews for the first film had instilled in me had finally worn off. And so my passion for all things Potter was set into motion, and has not stopped for a moment since then. The highlight of my life has undoubtedly been getting to ‘meet’ J.K. Rowling and her shaking my hand at her recent book signing in NYC. I literally almost fainted. I was first introduced to MuggleNet probably around 2005, and I am very excited to now be a part of the incredible website that made me realize that I was not the only Harry Potter devotee out there. Beyond the Potter-verse, I have just graduated from high school and will hopefully be attending university in the fall of 2013 for marine biology.

Aimee Krenz - News Intern
Age: 33
Location: Portland, Oregon
Pottermore House: Slytherin
Favorite Movies: Harry Potter series, anything with Gerard Butler, Step-Brothers, Lost in Austen, Twilight series, Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog, Rocky Horror Picture Show
Favorite Music: Maroon 5, Buckcherry, Ke$ha, Chris Wallace, Gary Allan, The Killers, Olly Murs, Lorde, Paramore
Favorite TV shows: Castle, Magic City, Glee, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Big Brother, Drop Dead Diva, Project Runway, anything British
A Little About Me: Harry Potter came into my life in my twenties, about a year before the first film came out. I devoured the first four books in a matter of days, and took days off of work when the new books were released, just so I could have my Harry Potter book first and devoured without any interruptions. I still remember how it felt to see Harry get his wand in the previews for the first film, and how I came away from the movie saying it was exactly how I had pictured it when reading the book. I'm still a Potter fan (though how I ended up in Slytherin House, I'll never know), and always will be. When not reading or watching Harry Potter, I work full-time for a design company while attending college full-time working towards my Bachelor's in English degree. I love photography, writing, reading, and spending time with my family and friends. If there's a pool to swim in, you can bet I'll be in it.

Rachel Hartnett - News Intern
Age: 25 (Birthday: November 3rd)
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
Favorite Movies: Star Wars, Star Trek, The Avengers, The Dark Knight, Man of Steel, The Hunger Games, and any Disney movie
Favorite Music: Queen, Bruno Mars, Aerosmith, Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Maroon 5, and Muse
Favorite TV shows: Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, Firefly, Breaking Bad, Boardwalk Empire, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, The Newsroom, Once Upon a Time, and The Tudors
A Little About Me: I was first introduced to Harry Potter in the sixth grade. My sister devoured the books after her friend recommended them, and I soon followed suit. Only the first three books had been released and I was anxious to read more. The following summer Goblet of Fire was published and I proudly waited in line at midnight to get my copy. Little did I know that Harry Potter was just the first step on my literary journey. Although I had always enjoyed reading, Harry Potter was the book that got me interested in writing. I found MuggleNet just after the release of Order of the Phoenix. My friends and I were obsessed with the site while the books were being released. Now that I am a member of the MuggleNet team, I couldn't be happier. This is a dream come true!

I just graduated with my Bachelor's in English from Florida Atlantic University. I plan on pursuing my Master's in Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature in the Fall of 2014. My dream is to write fantasy and science fiction novels professionally. When not working, I am writing short stories or trying to enjoy the beach and the Florida sunshine. Still a bibliophile, I read any book that I can lay my hands on.

Alison Siggard - News Intern
Age: 19
Location: originally from Northern California, going to school in Northern Utah
Pottermore House: Hufflepuff (beta), Gryffindor (public)
Favorite Movies: Harry Potter (especially 3 and 7.2), Tangled, Princess Bride, Kelley's Heros, The Great Escape, and a bunch of other ones, depending on my mood.
Favorite Music: Mumford and Sons, Regina Spektor, Jack's Mannequin, Dashboard Confessional, Eric Whitacre, classic rock (thanks to my Dad), Parachute, assorted country...basically, a little bit of everything but rap.
Favorite TV shows: Psych, NCIS:LA, Sherlock, Merlin, and Doctor Who
A Little About Me: I've been a Harry Potter fanatic for as long as I can remember; I first read the books when I was about five or six (I could barely reach the shelf!), and I've since read them over 50 times each. The worst punishment my mom used to use on me was taking the books away; she even hid Order of the Phoenix from me so that she and my siblings could read it before it became permanently attached to my hands. I first stumbled upon MuggleNet through MuggleCast a few years ago, and was so excited to find there were people just as obsessed as I was! I became involved in the Alohomora! section from the beginning, and was asked to be a moderator on the forums (pen name: Ali Wood). I was so excited when, after applying on a whim, I was accepted to be a news intern, and it's been one of the most fun things I've done. I'm a college student at Brigham Young University, and when I'm not obessing over HP, you can probably find me studying to be an English teacher, writing, reading, working at the bowling alley, playing my flute or singing, playing tennis, getting into shenanegins with my roommates and friends, or daydreaming over traveling. If you want to imagine me, imagine Hermione - I've been told that I both look and act exactly like her, from the bossiness to the frizzy hair!

Dylan Spartz | Graphics
Position: Graphics Designer
Age: 23(Birthday: December 15th)
AIM: dylnhp
Email: dylan at staff dot mugglenet dot com
A Little About Me: I'm MuggleNet's resident photoshop wizard - I do all the graphics and image work for the site. How did I get this cov eted position? I'm just that good. On a completely unrelated note, I'm Emerson's brother. So I also get to tag along at the movie premieres and press events he goes to.
Dylan also hosts the Internet sensation "Edition: Three boys and an internet show," which you can check out right here.

Tina
Age: 28 (Birthday: August 1)
Location: Washington, DC
Email: mnistaff at gmail dot com
Twitter: @_TinaPop_
TV Shows: Bones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Fringe, Glee, Lost, Merlin, The Vampire Diaries, The Wes t Wing
Movies: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The King's Speech, The Lord of the Rings, Moulin Rouge, Reme mber the Titans, The Lion King, V for Vendetta
Books: 1984, Angels and Demon, The Dark Tower Series (Stephen King), Harry Potter Series, The Pictu re of Dorian Gray, The Hunger Games, The Sword of Truth
A Little About Me: I discovered the Harry Potter fandom later than many fans at 19 years old. Midway through my second year at universit y, a good friend and huge fan of the series convinced me to read the first book. I was immediately hooked and bought books 2,3, and 4, then waited anxiously with thousands if not millions of other fans, for the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I found MuggleNet in 2004 and joined the staff at MuggleNet Interactive (MNI) in Novem ber 2005. Since then, I've held the positions of Professor (Potions), Prefect, Head Girl, and now Deputy Headmistress . Over the years I've watched the site evolve in so many ways and have had the chance to meet so many wonderful peopl e, some of whom are now my closest friends.

Away from the HP fandom, I just finished my graduate degree in Anthropology. I'm a huge fan of musical theatre and dance, particularly ballet which I studied intensively while growing up. I play with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for fun, though I don't consider myself an artist by any means, and have done quite a few of the graphics for MNI ov er the years. When I'm not working or working on MNI, I can usually be found relaxing with my roommates, watching mov ies or curled up with a good book.

Cortnie
Age: 29 (Birthday July 23rd)
Location: Southern California
House: Ravenclaw
Email: mnistaff at gmail dot com
Online: Twitter
A Little About Me: The first time I was introduced into the world of Harry Potter was in my 12th grade AP Spanish class where we read PS in Spanish and watched the movie for practice. From there I was immediately sucked in to the fandom and all things about it. I found MuggleNet one day doing a search online for Harry Potter news, and from there I was introduced to MuggleNet Interactive.

Aside from working with MNI and hanging out around its forums I’m a California native that just moved back to this fantastic state from the Washington, DC area. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Classics with an emphasis in Archaeology, and it’s something I’m still very passionate about, and I hope to pursue a graduate degree in Classics in the near future so that I may pursue a career in the field.

I’m very passionate about books and reading, and if I’m not online it’s very likely that I’ve got my nose buried in a book. I’m also an avid online gamer, spending time outside of MuggleNet with some awesome people on World of Warcraft.

Lastly, I very much enjoy traveling and visiting different places around the world. I haven’t gotten a chance to do nearly as much of that as I’d like to, but I’ve found that getting to see different things both inside the US and out have been some of the most interesting and fun experiences of my life.

Rosie Morris
Age: 20 (Birthday: February 18)
Location: Oxford, UK
Email: rosie at staff dot mugglenet dot com
Pottermore House: Hufflepuff
Favorite Movies: Harry Potter, Dark Knight, LOTR, Beauty and the Beast
Favorite Music: Adele, Freelance Whales, Mumford and Sons, Eliza Carthy, Imelda May, Julia Nunes
Favorite TV shows: Dr Who, Merlin, Sherlock, Bones, How I Met Your Mother, Glee, Game of Thrones
A Little About Me: Having a parent who works with books is amazing. As a child I was introduced to t he most fantastic stories as soon as they hit the shelves, and since then I’ve always had a pile to read at any one gi ven moment. I’ve been a Potter fan since the very first book was released when I was six, so I think it’s safe t o say I grew up with the series like so many fans. I’ve been on Mugglenet for over eight years now, first as a fan and then as staff over on the fanfiction site. Those of you who use that site will know me as Roxy Black, and I’m very proud to be bridging the gap between MNFF and mainsite these days. I’m currently in the final year of my degree i n English and Comparative literatures and hope to teach in the next few years and inspire more kids to get into reading!

Brandon Smith
Age: 19 (Birthday: January 8)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Email: storytraveler at gmail dot com
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
Favorite Movies: Forrest Gump, Big Fish, Hook, HP (PS/SS, COS, DH 1, DH2), Sherlock Holmes, Batman (Burton and Nolan)
Favorite Bands: Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls (Canadian!), Riddle TM, Blue Rodeo, Cherry Suede, Bryan Adams, Keith Urban
A Little About Me: I started out believing HP was boring. The first movie was just coming out, and I'd heard of the books, but it sounded quite plain to me. He was just an orphan who has adventures. Well, one day I decided to read one of the books, so I picked out POA, because it had an interesting cover. I started to read...and I haven't stopped for 11 years now. Since then, I've been a regular reader of MuggleNet editorials, and a loyal member of MuggleSpace (which far surpasses facebook in design and awesome-ness!). I love talking to new people to the fandom, especially those reading the books for the first time. The magic of that first journey is something none of us have ever forgotten, and many want to experience again. Basically, stories are my life, which is why I hope to be doing an English major this fall. Oh, in regards to the photo, yes I am crazy...and the purse was my girlfriend's...

Devin Storment - Social Media Intern
Age: 20
Location: New York
Pottermore House: Hufflepuff
Favorite Movies: Moulin Rouge, Midnight in Paris, Pride and Prejudice, The Hunger Games, and Harry Potter
Favorite Music: Ed Sheeran, Mumford and Sons, Of Monsters and Men, Bastille, and The Lumineers
Favorite TV shows: Downton Abbey and The Walking Dead
A Little About Me: Like most people my age, I grew up with Harry Potter. I was 8 when the first film came out and a High School senior when the last film was released. The Harry Potter series was the first books I ever read outside of school and contributed to my love of reading. I am a HUGE anglophile and I recently studied abroad in London. This gave me the opportunity to travel around the United Kingdom and Europe visiting popular Harry Potter location. Although a lot has changed over years, The Harry Potter franchise has always remained constant and I know that it will continue to be there for me far into the future.

I am currently a junior at SUNY Oswego in Upstate New York studying Communication with a minor in Global and International Studies.

Kristen Keys - Social Media Intern
Age: 24 (May 6)
Location: Richmond, VA, USA
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
Favorite Movies: Harry Potter, Star Wars, James Bond, Marvel Movies, Hot Rod, The Goonies, Indiana Jones, The Hunger Games
Favorite Music: Mumford & Sons, Passion Pit, Vampire Weekend, Justin Timberlake, Queen, Boston, Elton John
Favorite TV shows: Doctor Who, Sherlock, IT Crowd, Downton Abbey, Top Gear, Psych, Big Bang Theory
A Little About Me: To be honest I didn’t start reading the Harry Potter books until after I saw Sorcerer’s Stone. Once I saw the movie I was hooked. We owned the first four books so I immediately went to find Chamber of Secrets and started reading it that night. Ever since that night I’ve been in love with the series. I’ve attended many midnight book and movie releases in my time and have thrown a few of my own Harry Potter parties. I’ve been using MuggleNet since I was 12 years old.

My other passion is working with kids who have disabilities. Right now, I am an ABA therapist for children on the Autism spectrum. I graduated from VCU with my B.S. in Psychology.

Shannen Michaelsen - Social Media Intern
Age: 19
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
Favorite Movies: Star Wars, The Avengers, Back to the Future, Disney films
Favorite Music: Panic! At the Disco, Owl City, Jack's Mannequin, and lots of showtunes
Favorite TV shows: Doctor Who, Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Community, Sherlock, Firefly
A Little About Me: My mom and my sister started reading Harry Potter aloud to me just after the fourth book was released and before the first movie came out. It took me a bit to get hooked, but then I never turned back, and began reading the books on my own. I soon found MuggleNet and immersed myself in the fandom. I've tried to do everything possible, including going to midnight releases, conventions, the theme park, and the studio tour, and have made many good friends because of Harry. Sometimes I make videos on YouTube but I spend most of my time on Tumblr and Twitter. I am currently at university for a Bachelor's in Creative Writing, and already earned my Associate's in English when I was 17.

Cam Parker - Social Media Intern
Age: 21 (Birthday: March 10)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Pottermore House: Slytherin
Email: cam at staff dot mugglenet dot com
Online: Twitter | Facebook
A Little About Me: I've been a Potter fan ever since my teacher in primary school read the first book to us in class (much like how many fans are introduced to the series!). I was immediately hooked and eventually started listening to MuggleCast, where I had the pleasure to serve as a transcriber, editor and ultimately Senior Editor for the show's transcripts. I left MuggleCast due to other commitments but always maintained my love for the fandom and jumped at the chance to work with MuggleNet's Social Media Team. Aside from Potter I have keen interests in technology, gaming and sports.

Sierra - Social Media Intern
Age: 23 (June 12)
Location: Southern California
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
Online: Tumblr
Pottermore Wand: Apple, Phoenix Core, 12 1/4", Surprisingly Swishy
A Little About Me: I became a Harry Potter fan back when the first movie was released. For some crazy reason unknown to me, I was reluctant to read the books, but the movie looked cool so I watched it and was immediately hooked. I've been a die-hard fan ever since and I can't imagine what my life would be like if I had never taken the plunge into Jo's wonderful world. I joined the Alohomora! transcription team in May 2012, and after some time spent transcribing and editing, I was lucky enough to join MuggleNet as a social media intern, and so far, it's been wonderful! When I'm not spending time with Harry and the gang, I enjoy reading across all types of genres, doing creative writing and going for runs around the neighborhood. I also just graduated from UCLA in 2012 where I studied English and French. I'm a total nerd and I love to talk HP, so don't be afraid to say hello sometime!

Erin Meehan - Content Intern
Age: 21
Location: Barrington, RI, USA
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
Favorite Movies: All of the Harry Potter movies (of course!), Remember the Titans, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast
Favorite Music: Country! Especially Taylor Swift
Favorite TV shows: The Office, Gossip Girl, and Pretty Little Liars
A Little About Me: I've grown up with Harry Potter in so many ways. Whether it be buying and reading the books, listening to the books on tape, or watching the films, Harry Potter was always there for me. I am in the same age group as all of the main Harry Potter cast are so it really felt like they were growing up with me. I honestly can't imagine my life without Harry Potter. Harry Potter originally sparked my interest in reading and I am now an English Literature major at a small liberal arts college in Pennsylvania. Also, a fun fact about me is that in the eighth grade I was voted the most likely in my class to become the next J.K. Rowling. We'll see about that one!

Eliza Kirby - Content Intern
Age: 20
Location: New York, NY/Oberlin, OH
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
Favorite Movies: Mean Girls, Easy A, Bridesmaids, Little Miss Sunshine, An Education
Favorite Music: The Airborne Toxic Event, The Hold Steady, The Kooks, Locksley, The Fratellis, MGMT, Santigold
Favorite TV shows: 30 Rock, Parks & Rec, Arrested Development, Mad Men, Doctor Who, Avatar: The Last Airbender
A Little About Me: I haven't been a Harry Potter fan since the very beginning, but I came pretty close. I started reading the series in 1999 when I was nearly seven. I was instantly obsessed. Since then, I've done many ridiculous fangirly things, including (but not limited to): decorating my house like Hogwarts for the release of Order of the Phoenix, making my parents pick me up a day early from summer camp so I could get Deathly Hallows at midnight, and not-so-sneakily stalking Emma Watson when she came to my college to see a concert.

Outside of the HP fandom, I'm a senior at Oberlin College, where I study Creative Writing and French. Currently, I work for Figment, where I turn my useless knowledge of pop culture into something useful.

Lindsey Fratz - Content Intern
Age: 23 (Birthday: December 30th)
Location: New Jersey
Pottermore House: Gryffindor
Favorite Movies: Amelie, Wall-E, The Goonies, LotR, X-Men
Favorite Music: Mostly alternative rock. My latest favorite is Bastille. I'm also into big band/swing, such as Glenn Miller
Favorite TV shows: Criminal Minds, Once Upon a Time, Suits, Warehouse 13, Doctor Who
A Little About Me: I discovered Harry Potter the summer before 5th grade and have been obsessed ever since. I still remember all the fun of going to the midnight release parties and coming up with crazy theories of what was going to happen in the next book or debating ships with friends. Even though the series is over now I don't think my love for it will ever end. Besides being a Harry Potter fan, I've just finished my undergrad degree in Communications and will be starting my Master's in Publishing in September. In my spare time I dabble in photography and digital art.

Kevin Assam - Content Intern
Age: 18
Location: Trinidad and Tobago, The Caribbean
Pottermore House: Gryffindor (Hatstalled between Ravenclaw)
Favorite Movies: The History Boys, In the Loop, Midnight in Paris, HP (OotP, POA), The Da Vinci Code, V for Vendetta, Dead Poets Society, Eat Pray Love, Slashers, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, In the Name of the Father, Under the Tuscan Sun.
Favorite Music: Royksopp, Bon Iver, Ellie Goulding, Florence and The Machine, Neil Young, Trance, Symphonic ,World Music
Favorite TV shows: BBC World News, Real Time With Bill Maher, Dateline London, Veep, Damages, Downton Abbey, The Newsroom, Sex and the City, Dance Academy, The Good Wife, Will & Grace, Modern Family, Departures, SNL, Talking Movies, The Culture Show
A Little About Me: I still don't know why my first potter book (POA) was in a vintage toy shop. But after paying $1 for SS in a yard sale, being gifted COS at age 7 and stumbling upon my cousin's GOF's awesome dragon cover I figured I had a calling for the strange. Since delving into the pages of the wicked wizarding world I have explored just that. HP taught me that every single experience you have, no matter how minuscule, is worth it and (with hard & smart work) leads to an incredible "walks through Hogwarts for the first time!" moment.

That's probably why outside of HP I've managed to tick off some unforgettable destinations (Paris, Prague, Vienna,London) on a scanty budget and am constantly looking (and saving) to travel more. I've run my own tarot card & palm reading business and have had wonderful and not-so-great work experiences in garment designing & production, business, publishing, social media, writing and being a PA. I've just graduated from secondary school and am preparing for a gap year which will see me through to NY, London and the Far East...I believe!

Victoria Velasco - Content Intern
Age: 22 (May 30)
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Pottermore House: Ravenclaw
Favorite Movies: The Hunger Games, Finding Nemo, The Hangover
Favorite Music: StarKid, Ben Talmi, Vampire Weekend, Kings of Leon, The Beatles
Favorite TV shows: Doctor Who, Eureka, Greek, Psych
A Little About Me: I have been a Potterhead since 2005 after Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released, however I have known about the boy wizard since 1999. The Potter books were the first novels that I ever cared about, and they have lead me to so many other enjoyable things. I got my first glimpse into the Potter fandom from MuggleNet in 2009 and fell in love with MuggleCast and FanFiction. I am a Hufflepuff with Ravenclaw tendencies. Now, my life revolves around Harry Potter, StarKid and Doctor Who and the rest just passes through. JK Rowling has also led me to other great authors such as Dan Brown.

In my real life I am studying to be a Graphic Designer. I love to travel, Venice being my favorite city. Plus in my free time you can find me surfing YouTube, taking walks by the beach, listening to music, or my nose buried in a book.

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