A sketch by Harry Potter illustrator Mary GrandPre is one of two the artist donated for auction to benefit a center that helps those with cancer. A sketch made for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is up for auction tonight in Sarasota, Florida, and you can see this image here. The Herald Tribune …read more!

Forbes.com released the 2007 edition of The Worlds Billionaires and in the list published today, Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has again been named among them. This is not her first time on the list, she was part of this Forbes list last year as well. Thanks to all that mailed!

Several actors from the Harry Potter films are to be part of an effort in the UK to introduce students to a wider spectrum and knowledge about films. A new initiative has now been launched in the UK called “Film Club” and actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy,) …read more!

Retailer Borders is offering a unique opportunity for fans to help choose the images contained in a new calendar. Via this link you can vote for five of your favorite images from the Harry Potter films, including ones from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, all to be included in a …read more!

Items from the world of Harry Potter contributed by actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) are up for auction for the Wild Trout Trust, a wildlife conservation charity in Britain. Emma donated a Hogwarts Express Train Set signed by Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter,) Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma herself as well as a Harry Potter …read more!

Looking for a bit of Liquid Luck this March? Then TLC has the solution for you, of sorts. We are pleased to announce our newest contest that would make Professor Slughorn proud. This contest consists of stories written by you, involving some of your favorite characters from the Harry Potter novels, and what would happen …read more!

Voting is now open for the 2007 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards where the Harry Potter series has been nominated in the “Favorite Book” category. You are now able to vote via Nick.com in this category as well as all the others. As we previously reported the Justin Timberlake hosted award show is set to air …read more!

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has been selected as one of the finalists for the NCH Scotland Women of Influence Awards. Jo is one of five women nominated “who have worked hard to improve the lifestyles and education of children.” The winner will be announced at a luncheon this Sunday, March 11 in Glasgow, Scotland. …read more!

The Bonhams auction of famous costumes from Star Wars, Titanic, Harry Potter and others took place in London today with many fans turning out to collect their own piece of film memorabilia. The grey linen overcoat worn by Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) in ”Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” was expected to sell for …read more!

Cards Inc has now officially released a preview of their new Snape action figure which will be available this summer before the debut of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. You can see photos of this new Professor Snape toy, along with a potion kit that comes with the set, here in our …read more!