Julia Neugarten wrote a study on the discourse surrounding emotions in Harry Potter fanfiction comments, utilising distant reading techniques. The article, published on 27 December 2023 in the Journal of Fandom Studies, employs digital text analysis methods to investigate the norms governing emotional expression within fanfiction comment sections. The study investigates the discursive norms governing the expression of emotions within these comment sections. By analyzing collocational patterns, the research illuminates how fanfiction serves as a platform for community engagement, while also showcasing how community members articulate their awareness of established discourses governing the expression of emotion. Going beyond the scope of individual comments, the analysis unveils large-scale patterns in the data. A comparative analysis of comments across three distinct fanfiction genres—angst, fluff, and hurt/comfort—unearths three distinct patterns, shedding light on the nuanced dynamics of emotional expression within this vibrant online community. The entirety of the article can be accessed through this link.