Dobby's grave and problematic internet boyfriends

Welcome to Touching Grass, where two extremely online people attempt to explain internet discourse to people sensible enough to spend their time offline. This week Lucy Reade unpacks the latest discourse over Harry Potter fans, whilst James Ball tells us about the strange world of boyfriend simulator games.

Harry Potter and Dobby’s grave links:

https://x.com/kennixonette/status/2086887412433625294?s=20

https://x.com/search?q=from%3Agregthesorcerer%20dobby&src=typed_query

https://www.tiktok.com/@arielleblack9/video/7627889810245504274?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7629351219308676630

Love and Deepspace links:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qpkgenf7XtJWJLCnWrW1VN6_AFR2bn22MBBzHcuOJTg/edit?usp=sharing

https://www.themarysue.com/love-and-deepspace-is-a-period-tracker-really-necessary-in-an-otome-game/

https://www.reddit.com/r/LoveAndDeepspace/comments/1uihl89/i_dont_think_valko_climbing_through_the_window_is/

https://x.com/ByteStix/status/2071599339068170662

https://www.polygon.com/love-and-deepspace-backlash-new-love-interest-valko-canceled/

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/im-boycotting-love-and-deepspace-for-killing-my-virtual-boyfriend-and-so-are-251-000-other-loyal-widows/