How to Understand Harry Potter Internet Acronyms

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Learn the basics.

   The most basic acronym you should be aware of, is HP, which stands for Harry Potter.
   
   This could mean the character (the protagonist of the books), the series, or the fandom. , These are the ones for each of the books.
   
   For conjunctions such as "of" or "the"
   
   the letter may or may not be lowercase.
   
   PS or SS:
   Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (British version) or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (American version)- 1st book COS:
   Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets- 2nd book POA:
   Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban- 3rd book GOF:
   Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire- 4th book OOTP, OTP, OP:
   Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix- 5th book HBP:
   Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince- 6th book DH:
   Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- 7th book FB or FBAWTFT:
   Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them- textbook derived from the HP books QTA or QTTA:
   Quidditch Through the Ages- textbook derived from the HP books ,:
   The Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare WWN:
   Wizarding Wireless Network ,, Ship: abbreviation of "relationship" OTP:
   One True Pairing- a pairing of characters that a person believes is the only possible end result for both characters, or, simply, someone's favorite ship
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   Step 2: Learn the commonly used acronyms.

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   Step 3: Learn the acronyms used in the books and/or films are as follows: DA: Dumbledore's Army HB: Head Boy (or Humongous Bighead

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   Step 4: you decide) MOM: Ministry of Magic or Minister of Magic S.P.E.W.

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   Step 5: Learn the acronyms commonly used in the Harry Potter fandom: DADA: Defense Against the Dark Arts AK: Avada Kedavra (the killing curse) DP: The Daily Prophet DE: Death Eater MWPP: Moony

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   Step 6: Wormtail

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   Step 7: Padfoot

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   Step 8: and Prongs (nicknames for the Marauders) TWT: Triwizard Tournament

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   Step 9: Learn some of the extra terms used in many fandoms

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    Step 10: including Harry Potter: Fandom: a community consisting of the fans of a particular person

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    Step 11: TV series

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