The Study of Ancient Runes largely consisted of – wait for it – the study of ancient runes: symbols whose meanings take a considerable amount of skill and learning to decode. Although not a lot is known of the specifics of rune study, it can be presumed that this alphabet once belonged...
Participants described a sense of belonging and connection to the community through social support, shared experiences (both positive and negative), discussing the Harry Potter books and films which provided shared symbols and terminology, and being "part of something bigger."...