Mischief Not Yet Managed: Queer and Disability Representation in Harry Potter Fanfiction.

Abstract

This close-reading of the character Remus Lupin in the fanfictions All The Young Dudes by MsKingBean89 and Kill Your Darlings by MesserMoon will explore how fanfiction highlights the ongoing gaps in inclusivity and representation within mainstream entertainment media. Specifically, this analysis will focus on queer and disability representation in the fanfictions and compare it to how queer and disabled characters have been represented over the years in entertainment media. key words: Queer theory, intersectionality, fan studies, queer representation, disability representation, Harry Potter, Fanfiction.