Ten years ago my life - and everything I thought about the world - was turned completely upside down and changed me forever.

I was studying at a pontifical university in Washington, DC, intending to become a Catholic priest.

But something wasn't right.

nj.com/news/2013/09/p… A trusted priest suggested a young mentor - a new priest in my diocese who had just come out of seminary & could offer friendly advice & support as I discerned my vocation.

That young priest ended up sexually harassing me, using the Roman collar as a shield & source of power.

What's the connection between Sir Walford Selby and Bellatrix Lestrange? 🤔

For 2.5 years I've been working on a riddle for my PhD that concerns @UKinAustria and @austriainuk, and resulted in an unexpected link to #HarryPotter!

Read on to follow my discovery! 👇 Selby was the British Ambassador to #Austria for much of the 1930s. Frustrated with the Foreign Office's 'empty promises of support' for Austria in the face of Nazi Germany, Selby sought the help of friends in high places in order to sidestep official diplomatic channels. 🆘