Leaky News Archives for Leaky
July Craft Along Now Open
As it is now July 1st, the July Craft Along Event we previously announced has now commenced. Join our Crafty Witches and friends in crafting these splendid Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelets... MORE
Second Part of Leaky's Riddle Contest to Begin
The second part of our previously announced Riddle Contest is now set to being on Tuesday, July 1st, with the posting of the first of ten riddles to be solved for this contest. Now that... MORE
Come Celebrate the Chamber of Chat's Three Year Anniversary
The Chamber of Chat, Leaky’s premiere interactive 3D chat world, is celebrating its third anniversary this Saturday. To mark this event, our Chamber of Chat staff has festivities of fun and good cheer on... MORE
Craft Yourself a Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelet
It is time once again to pull out those crafting wands for Leaky’s own Crafty Witches are gearing up for our next Craft Along Event. Starting on July 1st, we invite you to join us... MORE
Reading of "The Hobbit" Begins Today in Jo's Book Nook on Leaky Lounge
The reading of the next novel in our non-Harry Potter book club has started today on our very own Leaky Lounge forum. Jo’s Book Nook is currently sitting down to read and discuss the J.... MORE
Debut Quibbler Edition Hits the Stands!
On this freaky Friday we bring you a The Quibbler, a magazine full of “all the news you won’t find anywhere else”! You can read it right here (and if you need directions on how to navigate the... MORE
Harry Potter Conference Updates: Terminus, Portus, Accio 2008 and Convention Alley News
Now that June is here, time is quickly approaching for a host of Harry Potter conferences set for this summer. Here is the latest from the upcoming events in the nearing days ahead.
Convention Alley: Due to begin next week... MORE
Winner of the Remember the Magic Contest Announced
Previously, we announced the Remember the Magic Contest which asked you to write a vignette of the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings Harry encounters the first time walking through Diagon Alley. After receiving many splendid... MORE
Winners of Salute to the Fallen Heroes Contest Announced
All the entries have been received in last month’s Salute to Fallen Hero Contest and the winners have been chosen. In this contest, we asked you to write a eulogy of up to 50 words... MORE
Riddle Me This With New Two-Part Leaky Contest
Our Leaky Contest Crew has launched a new two-part contest which will span the months of June and July. This contest will stretch your mind and test your wits as we ask for Harry Potter related riddles... MORE
Jo's Book Nook Opens Reading of "The Subtle Knife" on Leaky Lounge
Our Leaky Lounge is buzzing once again as the start of the latest book club reading has just begun in the Jo’s Book Nook forums. Our Non-Harry Potter Book Club will be reading “The Subtle Knife”... MORE
Rediscover the Magic of "Sorcerer's Stone" In Our Reading Groups
Once again our one of a kind Leaky Lounge Reading Groups have opened their doors and begun sorting for their latest round of community book club readings. This time around we will be going back to... MORE
Winners of our April Poetry Contest Announced
The winners of our April Poetry Contest have been chosen and are ready to be announced. As April was National Poetry month, we asked you to write a poem about the Harry Potter series. After... MORE
May Issue of Scribbulus Now Online
The May issue of Scribbulus, Leaky’s premier essay project, is now online with three essays for your reading pleasure. Our twenty-fourth issue features an essay comparing J. K. Rowling’s novels to the The Canterbury Tales, an... MORE
Remember the Magic of Harry Potter
Our Contest Crew has launched a new contest today which asks you to help Remember the Magic for a certain experience from the first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In order to enter,... MORE
Reminder: We are Wizards Documentary, Special Wizard Rock Show in Boston
Previously, we told you about several screenings of the We Are Wizards documentary taking place over the past few weeks, with one large event due to take place this weekend.... MORE
Crafty Wands at the Ready!
Calling all crafters! For those who enjoy making their own Harry Potter crafts, we have a fun new feature just for you! Starting this May 1st, Leaky's own Crafty Witches will host a special Craft-Along... MORE
Celebrate Earth Day on the Leaky Lounge
Activities galore can be found on our Leaky Lounge forum today as we celebrate Earth Day! Neville kicks off this eco-friendly event which will feature fun games, quizzes, discussions, and much more. An environmentally-conscious scavenger hunt is... MORE
Attention Jane Austen Fans: Mr. Darcy Requests Your Presence in the Leaky Lounge
Calling all Jane Austen fans! The Leaky Lounge is proud to announce that Jo’s Book Nook, our non-Harry Potter book reading group, has now started on Jane Austen’s masterpiece: Pride and Prejudice. While we can’t... MORE
April Poetry Contest Now Open
Today, our wonderful contest crew has a new contest to bring you just in time for spring. As April is the National Month for Poetry, this new contest asks you to write a poem about the Harry... MORE
Another change in staffing
All right, that’s enough – the bogus predictions and news tips were one thing but the drinking on the job just puts her over the edge. We’ve sadly told Sybill she can no longer post news here,... MORE
Beyond the Inner Eye, I See...
April Issue of Scribbulus Now Online
The 23rd issue of Leaky’s premier essay project, Scribbulus, is now online featuring six essays for your reading pleasure. This issue brings you works that spoof excerpts from books, magazines, or newspapers in the Harry Potter... MORE
Welcome, Editor Sybill!
For the past few months, we’ve been thinking a lot about the future of Leaky. We’re mostly a news site, so we usually just think about the past – what happened, how did it, how they did... MORE
"We Are Wizards" Documentary Screening at Film Festivals in April
As some of you may know, there is a new documentary focusing on the Harry Potter fandom called “We Are Wizards.” This documentary has been described by the film makers as a piece that “tracks... MORE
Winners of 'Ears to Fred and George Contest Announced
In the lead up to the birthday of Weasley Twins Fred and George, the winners of the Ears to Fred and George Contest are ready to be announced. In February, we asked you to send... MORE
Updates and New Features on the Leaky Lounge
Our Leaky Lounge forum has been updated with a few new fun features that came from suggestions by a number of our avid Lounge members and staffers. First, we have a new forum in Jo’s Book... MORE
Bridge Used in Potter Filming for Platform 9 3/4 to be destroyed by Muggles?
It would seem a landmark for Wizards and Muggles alike is under threat, as a new report says a bridge and clock at King’s Cross station in London, England may be removed as part of an expansion project. Update:... MORE
Winners of the Love Songs of the 90s Contest Announced
Last month we brought to you our Love Songs of the 90s Contest where we asked you to send us love song lyrics that were directed to a character from Harry Potter series. After receiving... MORE
Wizard Rock Winners Include Two Songs from "Jingle Spells"
Wizrocklopedia has now announced the winners of their People’s Choice Awards, which included two songs found on Jingle Spells, our Get a Clue Charity Fundraiser Holiday CD. Selected as “Best Holiday Song” was “Christmas with... MORE
Twenty-Second Issue of Scribbulus Now Online
As it is now officially March 1st, we have for you the latest issue of Leaky’s premier essay project, Scribbulus. This Issue covers the complex and mysterious world of Horcruxes, offering new ways to look at the... MORE
'Ears to Fred and George Contest Opens
Our Contest Crew has a new call for submissions for our latest contest to bring you today. Soon the April 1st celebration of the birth of Fred and George Weasley will be up on us, and we... MORE
Winners of Ron's Chocolate Card Contest Announced
Our latest Leaky contest is now complete, and the winners for our Ron’s Chocolate Card Contest have been announced. For this contest, we asked you to design your own Chocolate Frog card for Ron Weasley in... MORE
Presenting the Leaky Login
We’re happy to introduce to you today a brand-new feature from Leaky – the Leaky Login. This is the one, all-purpose login you need around Leaky and our forums – one login gives you access to post on MORE
Entire Scribbulus Essay Collection Up-to-Date
As we have mentioned previously, our entire Scribbulus staff have been working to update their entire essay collection as part of our latest site redesign. They have now completed the transfer and every essay from... MORE
February "Love Songs of the 90's" Contest Opens
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now comes the time of the year to send the ones you love tokens of your affection. This act is mirrored in our latest contest: The Love Songs of the 90’s Contest.... MORE
Happy Birthday, Leaky Lounge!
Celebrations have begun today on the Leaky Lounge as our 72,000 member strong Harry Potter forum celebrates its 3rd birthday! This much fun can not be contained to just one day, so we have activities and special... MORE
"Goblet of Fire" Book Club Opens Today on the Leaky Lounge
Our forum, the Leaky Lounge, has today begun their latest Book Club reading. Discussing the fourth book, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” our Book Club creates a place where everyone can join in and... MORE
Leaky's Potter Year In Summary Contest Winners Announced
Our last Leaky contest, the Potter Year In Summary, is now complete and we are very happy to announce the winners in the contest’s three categories: Video, Art, and Writing. In this contest, we asked you... MORE
A Deathly Hallows Year in Review
Ten Years, Seven Books, One Story. 2007 saw the last chapter in the Harry Potter series brought to life with the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on July 21. It was quite the journey... MORE
Of Phoenixes and Princes: The Year in Harry Potter Films
It was quite the year for Harry Potter films in 2007, with the release of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” hitting theaters in July, and production beginning on “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”... MORE
2007: A Year in Review for Leaky and the Fandom
A new film and the final book: 2007 was a banner year for Harry Potter fans. But before we look back at the book and movie changes over this remarkable year, let’s take a look back at the changes here... MORE
Harry New Year Challenge Starts Today in the Lounge
New Year’s celebrations have begun early on our forum, the Leaky Lounge, with the opening of the Shrieking Shack for games and more activities for Lounge members. Our Harry New Year Challenge lets you play a slew of different games... MORE
Jingle Spells on iTunes, Amazon
Jingle Spells, this year’s Get a Clue charity item which has raised MORE THAN $30,000 FOR BOOK AID (we’re a little excited by that, can you tell?) is now available on
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Reading Group Sorting Begins on Lounge
The Lily and Stag Inn have opened their doors once again for all wishing to join the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” reading groups. Our forum, the Leaky Lounge, is hosting this fun... MORE
Entertainment Weekly Names Leaky "Essential Fan Site" and "Best of the Web"
Entertainment Weekly has placed Leaky as #2 (and the only HP site named) on its 25 Essential Fan Sites (online version) and Best of the Web lists (print version – thanks... MORE
Live PotterCast Coming to Terminus, August 2008
Chicago surely is turning into our kind of town as we are thrilled to announce that PotterCast will be broadcasting at Terminus. PotterCast, the official podcast of The Leaky Cauldron, is to be part of... MORE
HP Alliance Podcast on Darfur Fast and More
Previously, we reported on a call to action for the Harry Potter community to respond to the crisis in Darfur. The truly horrific plight involving the mothers of Darfur has touched us, and we at Leaky,... MORE
December Issue of Scribbulus Now Online
The latest issue of our premier essay project, Scribbulus, has now been published containing five new essays for your reading pleasure. Included within the pages of our 21st issue, are four looks behind the half-moon spectacles of... MORE
Jingle Spells Completely SOLD OUT
WELL. That went quickly.
Jingle Spells, the wizard rock Christmas album that was Leaky's sixth Get a Clue fundraiser and an outstanding compilation of Harry-themed holiday music, is now COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.
What does this... MORE
Wizard and Muggle Photography Contest Winners Announced
Last month our contest crew brought you their latest contest, to see who could dress most creatively as a wizard ‘blending’ into Muggle society. You sent in your most creative and hilarious images of wizards taking to... MORE
Potter Year in Summary Contest Now Open
As 2007 draws to a close, the time comes to take a look back at the many events that have happened this past year in the fandom. Our wonderful contest crew has a new contest to announce that lets you... MORE
Twentieth Issue of Scribbulus Now Online
This month Scribbulus, Leaky’s premier essay project, has five new essays for your reading pleasure. Three address our November essay call “Changing Concepts of Characters.” In the first of these essays, writer Mosaic reflects on Neville Longbottom’s selfless bravery and... MORE
Haunted Happenings Hit Leaky Lounge
It’s a spooky, kooky kind of day on the Leaky Lounge, the official forum of the Leaky Cauldron as we celebrate Halloween, Potter Style. Summon your inner Gryffindor, and with your bravery, prepare to meet all sorts of spooky fun... MORE
Movie Night In the Corner Booth
Get your popcorn, jumbo cola, and Milk Duds at the ready! The Corner Booth is hosting the first of four Harry Potter movie nights beginning Friday, October 26th at 8 p.m. EST. Starting with the classic “Harry Potter... MORE
Tricks and Treats on the Leaky Lounge
Our Leaky Lounge is setting up for a Halloween none will soon forget as they have begun to hide little tricks and treats throughout the Lounge. Be sure to search high and low on the forums as the goodies left... MORE
Melissa Anelli to appear on MSNBC This Afternoon, Washington Post Chat Tomorrow
Since the revelation regarding Dumbledore over the weekend, the media interest in the story has been high. It continues today as MSNBC has asked our own Melissa Anelli to be a guest on the cable network to discuss... MORE
Wizard and Muggle Photography Contest Now Open
We have a new contest to bring you for the month of October: The Wizards Dressed as Muggles Photography Contest! Remember those fabulous outfits that wizards use when trying to blend in to Muggle society? Well, we want to see... MORE
October Issue of Scribbulus Now Online
The long awaited return of Leaky’s premier essay project is now upon us with the publication this, the 19th Issue of Scribbulus! Leaky and the Scribbulus staff are proud to present you with the October issue, containing five wonderful... MORE
Scribbulus Issues New Call for Papers
The team from Scribbulus, our premier essay project, has issued a new call for papers. With various topics carrying well into the next year, the first of the calls involves “Changing Concepts of Characters.” Due... MORE
A Forum Birthday Bash for the Brightest Witch of Her Age
Earlier this week we celebrated the birthday of Hermione Granger; today the party continues as we are continuing to honor the brightest witch of her age with a fun birthday bash in our forum. Put down those quills and... MORE
Tell a Tale of Harry Potter
Now that we have the final book in the Harry Potter saga, it is time to take a look back at how the series has affected you with our new contest for August. This month we are looking for funny... MORE
Reminder: Registration for Prophecy 2007 Closes Tomorrow
A reminder for those who have not yet registered for the upcoming A Harry Potter Symposium, Prophecy 2007, that registration for this event will close tomorrow July 28, 2007 at 11:59 Eastern. Prophecy 2007: From Hero to... MORE
Pardon Our Mess! Redesign Underway!
Fair, patient Leaky people: We will have a bit of dust and debris around here in the next few days, as we push through a long-owed redesign and shift our content. We have a whole new system running the site,... MORE
One of "Deathly Hallows" Alternate Titles Revealed and More from Midnight Launch in London
Readers will remember that last year author J.K. Rowling posted on her website that she had been considering some alternate titles of the final Harry Potter novel before settling finally on Harry Potter and the Deathly... MORE
Join Us and 60,000 Harry Potter Fans for the Largest Deathly Hallows Release Party in the World!
Join Leaky this Friday for the biggest Harry Potter release party anywhere!
We'll be in Naperville and Downer's Grove, Ill., with roughly 60,000 other Harry Potter fans, counting down to midnight, having podcasts and costume contests, and much, much more!... MORE
Muggles Leak "Deathly Hallows" Online, Magical World Resisting
In efforts by what surely must be the worst sort of Muggles, we at TLC are sad to report that there has been an attempted leak of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that is now... MORE
Sorting Now Open for "Deathly Hallows" Reading Group
Calling all Harry Potter fans! As we are about to embark on Harry’s final adventure, we have a great way for you to share in the journey with your fellow fans. Sorting has now begun for book... MORE
New Reading Groups Contest Now Open
We have a brand new contest to bring you this evening, our Leaky Lounge’s Reading Groups are preparing for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and need your help to create signature avatars and catchphrases for each of our three... MORE
Harry Potter Place Party, "Deathly Hallows" Reading Reminder and More
As we are in the final week before the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, we have a few reminders of events happening the night before the release of the book at midnight.
Last month we told you... MORE
Monday's Leaky Lounge "Deathly Hallows" Poll
Magical abilities usually appear to witches and wizards when they are young; however, in some rare cases, the ability will come to an individual later in life. This is the question we are posing to you in today’s Leaky Lounge... MORE
Daily Leaky Lounge Poll: Who Will Live, Who Will Die?
As started by PotterCast a many moons ago, asking whether certain characters will live or die in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has become a popular and straight-forward way to catalog our personal opinions on the outcome of... MORE
Godric's Hollow, the Topic of Today's Leaky Lounge Poll
It is not too late to cast your vote in our daily poll on the Leaky Lounge! Each day leading up to the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows we will release a brand new poll to try... MORE
Grieving over "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
With the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows almost a week away, the USA Today has a feature on grief as fans await the last installment in the Harry Potter series. Faced with the... MORE
A Poll A Day to Pass the "Deathly Hallows" Wait Time Away
Continuing our tradition from the last release of a Harry Potter book, we will be having a new poll of the day in our forum to enjoy as we wait for the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”... MORE
Verdict Delivered In Snape Trial
The defense built him up and the prosecution tore him down. Severus Snape went on trial today in the Leaky Lounge for the murder of Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Witnesses took the stand, the prosecution... MORE
Docket Number: 777 - Trial of Severus Snape
You are invited to witness the trial of Severus Snape!
Professor Severus Snape has been charged with the murder of Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and will stand to face the charges against him beginning at 10:40am... MORE
Harry Potter Calendar Contest Winners Announced, Calendar Now Available
Who needs a Blackberry, iPhone or GoogleCal when you can have Leaky’s Harry Potter Calendar!
Our contest squad along with TLC readers Anna Mittower and Shelia and many members of our own amazing staff have put together MORE
A New Order
We’re proud today to announce our part in a new “order” of fansites, a ring created to ensure that you get the most complete coverage possible on actor as well as general HP news. We’ve joined up... MORE
July Issue of Scribbulus Now Online
The July issue of Scribbulus, Leaky’s essay collection, is now online. This month we have eleven new essays for you. There are no less than four wonderful essays on our favorite former Potions Master, an... MORE
Leaky MySpace Page Design Contest
Ok all you MySpace layout creators and other clever creative wizard types, have we got a challenge for you! We are proud to announce our newest contest to design a skin or layout for our newly launched official Leaky... MORE
Deathly Hallows Autograph Contest
Our latest contest is online! Here is the rundown on the Deathly Hallows Autograph Contest!
It’s almost here!! The last book will be hitting book stores VERY soon. We all know what we would write to Jo… but what... MORE
TLC's "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" Press Junket Report
Earlier today a press junket for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was held in London. There, the cast and crew gathered to answer questions about the newest film and share insight on many topics related to... MORE
"Most Magical Places" Contest Winners Announced
Last month, we had a contest where readers were to photograph a most magical place in their vicinity or a place which reminded you of a setting from the Harry Potter novels. With photos to make Colin Creevy proud, we... MORE
Amazon.com "Deathly Hallows Kid Correspondents" Videos Now Online
Previously we told you about the contest online retailer Amazon.com had asking young Harry Potter fans to submit videos about their love of the series in the buildup to the release of Harry Potter and... MORE
Leaky Facebook Application
If you use Facebook, the popular social networking site, we have something for you: Super!Alex Robbin, one of our senior staff programmers, had a few extra minutes (we are out of supleratives for the kid,... MORE
Harry Potter and the Deathly Dursleys
Hey everyone, would you like to read Harry Potter and the Deathly Dursleys? No, this editor has not lost her mind (well not completely, squeeing tendencies aside), but rather this is our new contest where you write a... MORE
June Issue of "Scribbulus" Now Online
The June issue of Scribbulus is now online, featuring this month some great essays on the theme of Character Analysis and more. There are four essays that spotlight specific characters: Ron Weasley, Remus Lupin, Draco... MORE
Reminder: "Sonorous " Approaching Soon
A reminder tonight for those who may still be considering attending "Sonorous," the one day Harry Potter gathering being held in Lancaster, California Saturday, June 9. As we told you previously, the event will include a special dinner... MORE
Second Set Report Preview Now Online
In the second preview of our full OOTP set report, John, Andrew and I visit the Atrium, Room of Requirement, Great Hall and court room sets at Leavesden Studios! Listen in as we give you guys the inside scoop...everything from... MORE
Winners of Wizard Wheezes Contest Announced
Last month we had a contest to create an advertisement for a Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes item, and today we can now announce the winners. Below are three advertisements that would make Gred & Forge proud. Congratulations to all!
Spells, Music and More in Part Two of EA Set Visit Report
We have a new report for you today about the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game. In the second of our three part report on a visit to EA, the makers... MORE
Accio Canon Portkey!
Our friends at our Floo Partner the Harry Potter Lexicon have been hard at work creating a new way to enjoy and delve deeper into the world of the Harry Potter novels. Steve Vander Ark and his team
Jim Dale to Host "Deathly Hallows" Midnight Release Party in NYC
Jim Dale, narrator of the US audio book editions of the Harry Potter novels will be hosting the midnight release party of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in New York City. Held... MORE
New <em>Deathly Hallows</em> Countdown, Trivia Game
That's our new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trivia game/countdown, available for use on your Web site/MySpace/whatever (for LJ, use the "HTML" option... MORE
New "Enhanced" OotP IMAX Poster Taken Down
Yesterday, TLC posted this editorial regarding the changes made to certain actors in the new IMAX poster for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In particular were the striking changes made to the figure of Emma Watson... MORE
A Most Magical New Contest
Get out your wizard atlas for we have a new contest for you involving the most magical place you know. Live in a real Shrieking Shack? Have your own Whomping Willow in the backyard? Using your Muggle photography equipment,... MORE
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" the Largest Pre-Ordered Book in History
The USA Today has a new article as part of their Summer 2007 books preview, discussing what they say is the book of the summer, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. According to the article,... MORE
Part 2 of the Ultimate Deathly Hallows Predictions Quiz - Bugs Fixed, New Look, New Questions!
Only 80 days to go now, and to celebrate, we have added 100 more questions to our Ultimate Deathly Hallows Predictions Exam. Not only that: It's at a new address, it has a great new... MORE
Prophecy Announces Keynote Speakers
Prophecy 2007, the Harry Potter convention taking place in Toronto, Canada, in August, has announced its slate of keynote luncheon speakers - and among them is our own very lovely Sue Upton!
... MORE
Issue 16 of Scribbulus Now Online
Love is in the air this lovely spring month of May as Issue 16 of Scribbulus, TLC's essay collection, is now online. In this issue focusing "Love, Romance and Shipping" (yes the dreaded shipping word... MORE
Happy Birthday, Corner Booth
As we are getting closer to the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, many fans are eager to discuss and learn new ideas and theories about what may be ahead in Book Seven. One way to take part... MORE
Chamber of Chat: Adobe Site of the Day!
Congratulations go to the Chamber of Chat who was named the Adobe Site of the Day! For those that are relatively new to TLC, the Chamber of Chat is a unique interactive chat world... MORE
Image Gallery Updates
We have a host of awesome changes to report tonight about our massive Harry Potter Image Gallery, which will change the way you use them entirely:
1. You can now log in to the Gallery using the... MORE
Associated Press Feature on Harry Potter Fansites
Harry Potter fan sites are the subject of a new feature by the Associated Press. In the new article which describes the rise and development of various fansites such as the Sugar Quill,... MORE
Wizard Wheezes Wanted!
Calling all creative makers of mischievous fun, have we got a new contest for you! As we just celebrated the birthday of our two favorite purveyors of lighthearted magical havoc in the Harry Potter world, it is only... MORE
Comedy, Thy Name is Scribbulus Issue 15
Now that we've recovered from yesterday's mischievousness, we have another bit of fun for you today that Gred and Forge would approve, as Issue 15 of Scribbulus, our essay collection, is now online and features... MORE
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Happy Thankfully-Over-With April Fool's! No, we're not closing.
We were greatly amused and flattered, by the way, at a couple of things: First, how many of you wailed and gnashed teeth at the idea that we were packing it... MORE
Leaky's Post-Potter Plans
Our dear readers:
Ever since the announcement of the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, we at Leaky have been besieged with questions about life after the last Potter novel. Will we continue to provide news updates... MORE
Harry Potter Conventions Updates
We have a few updates to tell you about regarding a few of the many Harry Potter conferences and conventions due to take place in the next few years.
First, Portus 2008, the Harry Potter Symposium set for Dallas,... MORE
WizRockers Donate Signed EP of the Month Set for "Last Books, First Books" Donation
As we've announced previously, the fandom's various rock stars have been putting out an awesome charity effort, the EP of the Month Club, in which you pay $50 for a year's worth (12 CDs) of... MORE
Severus Snape and a Fandom Enthralled
Severus Snape. The mention of his very name immediately gets attention and never fails to conjure up a strong reaction among Harry Potter fans, especially given the events in Half-Blood Prince. The Baltimore Sun has a new article... MORE
Happy Birthday Kristin!
If you've written to us, you've probably heard from her. She's the most tactful penpal around, that Kristin Brown, and when Leaky mail beckons she has gotten quite the workout. She's answered about WOMBATs precisely 211 times to date (You.... MORE
Death Eaters Take Over Leaky Lounge
Today is a dark day here in the Leaky Cauldron, as Death Eaters have made their mark on our forum. The sign of the Dark Lord hangs over our Leaky Lounge, and help is needed in resisting this nefarious band... MORE
Time Magazine on Harry Potter, the Movement
Time magazine has a short new article this week spotlighting the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Noting that "what began as a book is ending as a movement," this article points out... MORE
Happy Birthday, Doris Herrmann!
TLC would like to wish a (belated) Happy Birthday to our own Doris Herrmann, TLC's project coordinator. Amazingly Doris is getting younger this year ;-) , but still manages to keep up her great work on the many projects and... MORE
Leaky and the Liquid Luck Contest
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... MORE
Sorting for "Order of the Phoenix" Reading Group Today in Lounge
There will be a new round of sorting today for the reading groups on our forum as we take on the fifth novel in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Order of the... MORE
Reminder: Harry Potter Fan Gathering and Live PotterCast Tomorrow
A reminder that tomorrow in London, England there will be a chance for Harry Potter fans to gather, discuss the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" book, films, and much more as PotterCast will be podcasting live... MORE
Issue 14 of Scribbulus is Now Online
Issue 14 of Scribbulus, TLC's collection of essays about the world of Harry Potter, is now online. This month we have ten different essays for you to enjoy, ranging from personal essays, to thoughts about... MORE
Harry Potter Books Rank Fourth This World Book Day
Today is World Book Day, and to mark the occasion, a survey was conducted asking readers to nominate "The ten books you can't live without." The Harry Potter books came in fourth place, with 12 percent of the... MORE
