The story of why some of us once found comfort and belonging within a Hufflepuff identity and how JK Rowling's overt transphobia has destroyed that. Also some tangential thoughts about how baffling we find the marriage of anarchism and capitalism 😂 lyrics below ⬇️ Recorded, mixed and mastered in March 2023 by Jude from Firejam Productions. Filmed by Jude and John at around the same time. Video edited by Jude. We are beyond grateful for all the work they put into bringing our nonsense to life for the internet to see 😊 check out Firejam at: https://www.firejamproductions.com and follow their channel @firejamproductions 🔥🔥🔥 Shout out to BASE social centre in Bristol for providing the space to record this track. Autonmous spaces are becoming increasingly rare in the UK and can only continue to support communities with the mutual support of those who believe in a world beyond capitalism. Please do what you can to support such spaces 🖤❤ more info on radical events and projects in Bristol: https://basebristol.org Huge thanks to all our friends who came out in such wonderful attire to our wholesome picnic in Castle Park! We love you and you're fabulous 😁🤩🥰 We also love our trans siblings and want to send a message of solidarity and strength to all LGBTQIA+ folk - we see you and you are beautiful! 🖤❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🤍🖤 Lyrics: I was prob'ly 'bout 10 years old When my sibling read to me the Philosopher's Stone. And for a time I felt like a Hufflepuff 'Cos in my teen years I didn't feel like I was good at stuff. Then in my 20s I started to realise Helga's way of sorting was the only one that recognised Certain traits don't make a person More deserving of an education - we reject that segregation! You didn't need to be brave to be a Hufflepuff! Full of anarchist rage, I was a Hufflepuff! You didn't need to be cunning to be a Hufflepuff! Clear communication in the common room works well enough. You don't need to excel at academia. That wasn't part of the Hufflepuff criteria. You don't need to love JK Rowling To be a Hufflepuff if you want to be a Hufflepuff. But don't give money to JK Rowling... FUNDING TRANSPHOBIA - THAT AIN'T VERY HUFFLEPUFF! Helga Hufflepuff knew where it was at. Kindness and compassion were her plan of attack To dismantle to toxic notions That only certain kindsa people should be taught potions And all kindsa magickal stuff. FREEDOM TO BE YOURSELF WAS WHAT IT WAS TO HUFFLEPUFF! And trans lives will be celebrated In opposition to views outdates. I once dreamt of an anarchist flag In the Hufflepuff colours of yellow and black. I now realise it already exists And it's flown by anarcho-capitalists... And it's such a shame That those colours are claimed 'Cos there are so many things that're yellow and black And almost every single one of them... Is better than an-cap! Things that're yellow and black (and better than an-cap)... let's make a list of them: Lemon, turmeric and poppyseed cake. Doubly so if it's been home-baked. Triple so if it's made by our friends Bee. The cakes they make are so lovely! The piece of hosepipe I've got in my van. With a foot pump system it works as a tap. Outside its yellow, inside its black. And I'll tell you one more thing... It's better than an-cap! Things that're yellow and black (and better than an-cap)... and the list continues: The stylized picture of our friend Zoe On the sticker for her band. They're called Discount Lindas and they're rad. Check 'em out! Check 'em out! They're so much better than an-cap! The hi-vis vest that you tatted at Boomtown. It's bright yellow with Sharpie all across the back. It says General Waste and has a picture of a wasted face and a dog I think... I'm not entirely sure... but it's better than an-cap! Things that're yellow and black (and better than an-cap)... now here's a special one: Bees! Definitely bees! Obviously bees! They pollinate flowers and pollinate trees. Bees are a thing that we definitely need. We love the bees - they're so much better than an-cap! Yeah bees are so much better than an-cap. Shout out to the other insects! Wasps might act like grumpy bastards But they're part of the ecosystem too. Hoverflies - what a nice surprise! They're unable to sting you. So many insects that're yellow and black Also plants and animals and all of them are better than an-cap. Yeah everything that's living, yeah, is better than an-cap! Pikachu, I love you But I do not love the tons of plastic used To make merchandise For your oppressive franchise. GOTTA BUT 'EM ALL! GOTTA BUY 'EM ALL, YEAH! A JCB being used in an eviction, In a war zone or for fossil fuel extraction. My only reaction Is anger at the system we call capitalism! Yeah everything is shitty under capitalism! I feeling like I've gone off on a bit of a tangent! I've definitely gone off on a bit of a tangent... Now in my 30s, I despise all things that're Harry Potter. Don't wanna celebrate the work of a transphobic and in other ways problematic... Author!