BBC News reports that JK Rowling visited Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah, following the birth of their son early Friday morning (BST). On leaving, she said the baby was “really, really gorgeous” and the couple were both well. Thank you, Rose! And congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Brown on the safe and healthy delivery …read more!

David Thewlis, A.K.A. Remus Lupin in the upcoming PoA film, is making his directing debut with his new film, Cheeky. Cheeky will be shown on November 1st as part of the 47th London Film Festival. Ian Hart (Professor Quirrell) has a part in the film. Thank you, Sue, for the tip!

UK’s Mirror thinks it’s strange that a Harry Potter fan paid £28,000 last year for a card containing 93 words from the then yet-to-be-published Order of the Phoenix. They fail to note that the auction was for charity.

The PressDemocrat.com has an interesting article on a young fan fiction writer: Eight-year-old Dezi Gallegos is braced for disappointment if he doesn’t get a response to the 300-page manuscript he sent to J.K. Rowling recently. Gallegos’ vivid imagination was on overdrive in the summer as he filled yellow pads with his own story titled “Harry …read more!

US Magazine has named J.K. Rowling the most powerful woman in Hollywood. Was there even a question? EDIT: It isn’t ‘US Magazine’, it’s a United States magazine (Entertainment Weekly, as TLC reader Sue pointed out). Forgive my flub – although I’m actually sort of amused by it. 🙂

In an interview with The Post-Standard, author Anna Quindlen discusses her writing and her love for reading. “It is a miracle. I think we read in bed so much because reading is halfway between living and dreaming.” Editor’s Note: While this interview only mentions Harry Potter in passing, Quindlen has some interesting observations on the …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson plan to attend John Williams’ December Mexico City concert. Thanks to Fran from TotallyHarryPotter.org for the link!

Jonas from the German site HP-Fans.de tells us that the German edition of Order of the Phoenix,which will be released November 8th, has been bumped from 1.6 million to 2 million printed.

HPANA reports that a conference entitled Magic for Muggles: A Harry Potter Experience, will take place at Ferrum College in Virginia on November 1st.

According to Forbes.com, Harry Potter is one of the Top Earning Fictional Characters, right behind a mouse and a bear. Thanks to both Rachel and Nicole for the link!