Hey everyone. Every year since 2003 Leaky has taken part in April Fool's celebrations, transforming, in some cases, the entire site: We have been hacked by Peeves, we have discovered the wizarding version of Twitter, we have hired Sybill Trelawney as a disastrous news editor, and we have turned into a Glee-lover's paradise, for just a few examples.
This year will be the first exception in nearly a decade. We don't have any funny to share with you today. Most of the staff is overrun with the rapidly approaching LeakyCon 2011, and it struck us how extraordinarily lucky we are: not only to be putting together a weekend of fun for a good cause, but to live with the luxury of even one full day of pointless silliness.
In the past few months the need for humanitarian response to natural disasters and violent crises seems to be multiplying at a rate that is difficult to comprehend. For most afflicted by these events and conflicts, nothing may seem more distant than a day where jokes are the rule. So, today, we want to encourage our readers to celebrate Fred and George Weasley's birthdays in style, by enjoying every last April Fool's Day joke, and then to consider, when all is said and done, paying back on the extraordinary gift of laughter by donating what you can to the Red Cross for disaster and trauma relief worldwide.
Have a great day, all, and we will see you in April Fool's 2012 for our regularly scheduled tomfoolery.
I’m proud to follow the classiest Harry Potter site on the Internet! Thank you, Leaky staff, for your tireless work for disaster relief causes around the world, and for all you do to make the fandom such an incredible experience for the rest of us. Even Fred and George would approve, I believe. :)
Funny, Our Harry Potter Club had the same idea for April Fool’s Day.
IF YOULIVE IN TEXAS
April Fool’s Charity Ball
Lone Star College-Montgomery
3200 College Park Dr.
Conroe, TX 77384
7-10pm
Wear Wizard Attire!
$12 tickets(proceeds go to charity)
I agree w/Ravenclaw Dancer and others — what a joy to be a follower of this site and its admins!
I’m thrilled also, with Besthpfan’s mention of the plans in Conroe, TX — too bad it’s too far from me, but I love the spirit behind such an event, as well.
Truly, HP fans are some of the best people in the world, and for that (amongst many other reasons), I am forever indebted to JKR for bringing so many amazing people together.
this is a great site and this is why, humatarian efforts right now is much more of a high priority, look maybe next year they will have it back, but this is the right move
This is why I love Leaky. Not only do you provide a healthy community for us Harry Potter fans, but you also teach us the value of giving, and the difference between right and wrong. Happy birthday to the amazing twins, and more power to Leaky.
I absolutely hate what you’re doing…APRILFOOLS, just joking!
I really, really love this, THANKYOULEAKY for being so thoughtful, so inspiring and so caring.
I’m proud to follow the classiest Harry Potter site on the Internet! Thank you, Leaky staff, for your tireless work for disaster relief causes around the world, and for all you do to make the fandom such an incredible experience for the rest of us. Even Fred and George would approve, I believe. :)