The Obsidian Archives include blog posts, critical essays, and fan fiction written by BGC members, contributors, and community. Take a trip through time and peruse through the blog, Critical Companion series, and Hogwarts BSU project for inspiration, nuanced critiques, and wonderful stories written in the Wizarding World!
Featured Creators
Meet Black women who are creating space and art, learn about their process, and why they believe it is important for Black people to be creators. We feature a new Creator at the beginning of each month.
Author Spotlight
We Black & Nerds
Our blog was a space that worked to be representative of our realities and experiences as a way to counter the ones largely depicted in the mainstream. The blog hosted a variety of commentary on popular culture including book reviews, television and film recaps, personal essays, and our contributor-led series The Critical Companion, a bi-monthly themed project that delved into different aspects of critical fandom.
The Critical Companion
Hogwarts BSU
Hogwarts BSU was a fan fiction project that asked Black Potterheads to imagine what it would be like to be Black in the Wizarding World. Read stories of Black students at Hogwarts, Black businesses in the Potterverse, and Black Wizard History, and feel free to add your own stories to Archive of Our Own using the tag Hogwarts BSU!
To All The Wizards: The Trial Run
Dean and Hermione make their “official” debut as a couple.
Dean’s Journey Home
On his way home after Dumbledore’s funeral, Dean makes a decision.
The Dragon Leather Jacket
Blaise Zabini looks for a present for Desiree.
To All The Wizards: The Contract
Dean and Hermione make a deal.
How Hermione Tried to Take Over the BSU
Hermione comes to the BSU meeting with a cause.
NAAAW: A Magical History
Learn about the founding of the National Association of African American Wizards (N.A.A.A.W.)
Founding Home: Diary One (Part 1)
Helene and Francis work to create a magical school in New Orleans.
To All The Wizards I’ve Considered Before: The List
Hermione is in love with Ron, which is a problem. In order to solve her problem, she writes a list…