Leaky News Archives for Birthdays
Happy Birthday, Professor McGonagall
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to Professor Minerva McGonagall who, as the calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s website now indicates, celebrates her birthday on October 4th. Happy Birthday, Professor McGonagall!... MORE
Happy Birthday, Tom Felton
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Tom Felton, who portrays the character of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Felton celebrates his 21st birthday today. Many happy returns, Tom! Cheers! MORE
Happy Birthday John Dawlish!
The real-life John Dawlish, that is! John Dawlish Noe is celebrating his birthday today, and as such we hope you’ll join us in wishing him a ton of cake, burritos, and many other unhealthy things. And while... MORE
Happy Birthday Evanna!
Happy 17th birthday today to Evanna Lynch, who plays lovable, loopy Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. We hope you’ll join us at Leaky in wishing her a day full of dirigible plums, Quibbler puzzles and... MORE
Happy Birthday, Nick Rhein!
Nick Rhein, our young forum administrator, is 24 today! Nick is responsible for keeping tens of thousands of users happy over at LeakyLounge and we hope that they’ll all join us in wishing him the happiest day today!
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Happy Birthday, Richard Griffiths
Along with the birthdays of Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling, and the announcement of the publication of “The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” actor Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) is also celebrating his birthday... MORE
Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!
With the “Half-Blood Prince” teaser trailer officially online, please join us in wishing a most brave young man, Neville Longbottom, a happy birthday. The website calendar of Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has been... MORE
Happy Birthday, Alex!
Alex Robbin first came to this site by showing us he was the world’s most eager 15-year-old, ready to do anything to help out. Now he just about runs the development show over here, and we frequently forget his age.... MORE
Happy Birthday, Dan Radcliffe
Please join us today in wishing a happy birthday to actor Dan Radcliffe, who portrays the title character in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Radcliffe is celebrating his 19th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Dan! Cheers! MORE
Happy Birthday, Jamie Waylett
The happiest of birthday wishes from TLC go out today to actor Jamie Waylett, who portrays the character of Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter films. The young actor is celebrating his 19th birthday today. Happy... MORE
A Celebration of the Life of Dobby the House Elf
The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated to extend birthday wishes to Dobby. A simple House Elf and small in size he might have been, but to many of us, Dobby made the biggest... MORE
Happy Birthday, Matt Lewis!
Today actor Matt Lewis, who portrays the character of Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, celebrates his nineteenth birthday. Many happy birthday wishes and returns, Matt! Cheers! MORE
Happy Birthday, Jason Isaacs!
A dashing Death Eater and a lovely luscious Lucius he may indeed be, today actor Jason Isaacs is also celebrating his 45th birthday! Many cheers to you Jason from all of us here at TLC!
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Happy Birthday, Helena Bonham Carter!
Please join us today in wishing a very happy birthday to actress Helena Bonham Carter, who portrays Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films. Miss Bonham Carter celebrates her 42nd birthday today. Cheers to you, Helena! MORE
Happy Birthday, Miriam Margolyes!
Birthday wishes for another most excellent Head of Hufflepuff are the order of the day, for actress Miriam Margolyes (Professor Sprout) is celebrating her 67th birthday today. Cheers Miriam! MORE
Happy Birthday, Stanislav Ianevski
Today actor Stanislav Ianevski, who portrayed the character of Viktor Krum in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” celebrates his 23rd birthday. Many Happy Birthday wishes to you, Stan! Cheers! MORE
Happy Birthday, Pomona Sprout!
Lift your glass, give a cheer, for today a Hufflepuff’s birthday is here! :)
This editor is quite pleased to report that as noted by the calendar on JKRowling.com, birthday wishes are in order for... MORE
Happy Birthday, Robert Pattinson!
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Robert Pattinson, who portrayed Hufflepuff Cedric Diggory in the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” film. Mr. Pattinson is celebrating his 22nd birthday today.
Also today, actress Zoë... MORE
New Birthday Video on Emma Watson Website
As reported earlier, today is the 18th birthday of actress Emma Watson. As such, her official website is being updated with a host of birthday goodies today, including a new update that indicates a present is hidden on the plant... MORE
Happy Happy Birthday Birthday, Emma Emma!
Everyone, won’t you please join us for a double dose of Happy Birthday wishes today, as today actress Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney) is celebrating her 49th birthday, and actress Emma Watson (Hermione) is celebrating her 18th birthday!... MORE
Happy Birthday NickP!
We’ve got a lot of Nicks on staff here but only one of them speaks Supery Crazy Advanced Programmerese, and is responsible for custom-creating our entire system and keeps it running when it hits hiccups. And today’s... MORE
Happy Birthday, Robbie Coltrane
Happy Birthday wishes go out to actor Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid) who celebrates his 58th birthday today. Many happy returns on the day, Robbie! Cheers! MORE
Happy Birthday, Gary Oldman!
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Gary Oldman, who portrayed the character of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Oldman celebrates his 50th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Gary!
Due to the flurry of... MORE
Happy Birthday, Kristin!
Our Kristin (with an “in,” thanks) turns humasumacough today and we hope you’ll join us in wishing her a happy one! If you’ve written Leaky at all you’ve probably gotten one of her helpful responses; if you’ve... MORE
Happy Birthday Sue!
It’s not quite midnight in the US but it’s March 12 in the UK, and we can’t wait, so we’re jumping the gun a little when we say…happy birthday, Suez!
Sue is our bright and beautiful Hufflepuff... MORE
Happy Birthday, Remus Lupin
The calendar on author J. K. Rowling’s website has been updated for March 10th to mark the birthday of Marauder and Order of the Phoenix member, Remus Lupin. Happy Birthday, Moony. MORE
Happy Birthday Doris!
She keeps things moving and grooving around here with a smile – so please join us here at Leaky as we say happy birthday to Doris Herrmann, our project coordinator extraordinaire! Since she’s spending part of today running a 10K... MORE
Happy Birthday, Ron Weasley!
Ron Weasley is our King for today! The calendar on author J. K. Rowling’s website has now been updated for March 1st to celebrate the birthday of Ronald Weasley. Cheers to you, Ron! MORE
Happy Birthday, Julie Walters!
Today we raise our glasses and wish a very Happy Birthday to actress Julie Walters, who portrays the character of Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter films. Mrs. Walters today celebrates her 58th birthday. Many happy... MORE
Happy Birthday, Alan Rickman
Birthday wishes are the order of the day, as actor Alan Rickman (Professor Severus Snape) is celebrating his 62nd birthday. Alan, we truly, madly, deeply wish you a very Happy Birthday! Cheers! :)
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Happy Birthday, Bonnie Wright!
Everyone, please join us as we wish actress Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) a very Happy 17th Birthday! Cheers Bonnie! MORE
Happy Birthday, Imelda Staunton
Today, actress Imelda Staunton, who portrays the character of Dolores Umbridge in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film, celebrates her 52nd birthday. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Staunton! Cheers to you on this day! MORE
Celebrating the Life of Severus Snape
The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated for January 9th, marking the birthday of Severus Snape. We at TLC ask you to join us as we reflect on a most fascinating character, whose remarkable journey in the... MORE
Happy Birthday, Maggie Smith
Everyone, please join us as we toast Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) who is celebrating her 73rd birthday today. Cheers to you Dame Maggie! MORE
Happy Birthday, Melissa!
Today, December 27th, our fair webmistress here at Leaky will be celebrating her birthday! If, of course, by ‘celebrating’ you mean slaving away like a house elf at her desk: crossing her ‘t’s and dotting... MORE
Happy Birthday, Ralph Fiennes!
Today, actor Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) is celebrating his 45th birthday. Cheers to you Ralph and best wishes from all of us at TLC!
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Happy Birthday, Charlie Weasley!
Author J.K. Rowling has updated the calendar on her website to wish a Happy Birthday to Charlie Weasley. Three Cheers for you, Charlie! MORE
Happy Birthday, Kenneth Branagh
Actor Kenneth Branagh, who portrayed Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor Gilderoy Lockhart in the “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” film, is celebrating his 47th birthday today. Very Happy Birthday wishes go out today to... MORE
Happy Birthday Hagrid!
The calendar on author J. K. Rowling’s website has been updated for December 6th to wish Hogwarts Gameskeeper Rubeus Hagrid a Happy Birthday! Here’s a tankard sized cheers to you, Hagrid! MORE
Happy Birthday, Alfie Enoch
Actor Alfie Enoch, who portrays Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter films, celebrates his 19th birthday today. Happy Birthday Alfie! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Bill Weasley
There is celebrating to be had, as the calendar on JKRowling.com now reads "Happy Birthday, Bill Weasley." Cheers Bill!
Thanks Bel!
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Happy Birthday, Alfonso Cuaron
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Alfonso Cuarón, the director of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” who is today celebrating his 46th birthday. Cheers, Alfonso! MORE
Happy Birthday, Shirley Henderson!
Today we celebrate the birthday of actress Shirley Henderson, who portrays the ghost of Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter films. Everyone, please raise your glasses to toast Miss Henderson on her 42nd birthday this evening. Cheers,... MORE
Happy Birthday, Chris Rankin!
Everyone please join us today in wishing a very Happy Birthday to actor Chris Rankin, who portrays the character of Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Rankin celebrates his 24th birthday today! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Robert Hardy!
Very Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Robert Hardy, who plays Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Hardy celebrates his 82nd birthday today! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday Devon Murray!
Three cheers are in order for actor Devon Murray, who portrays Seamus Finnigan in the “Harry Potter” films, as he celebrates his 19th birthday today! Happy Birthday Devon!
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Happy Birthday, John Cleese
Actor John Cleese, who plays the ghost of Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington (a.k.a. Nearly Headless Nick) in the Harry Potter films, celebrates his 68th birthday today. Happy Birthday John! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday Michael Gambon!
Raise your glasses to actor Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) who celebrates his 67th birthday today! Cheers Michael!
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Happy Birthday, Tom Felton!
Everyone please join us today in raising your glasses high to toast Harry Potter actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) on his 20th birthday. Happy Birthday Tom! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Hermione Granger!
The calendar on author J. K. Rowling’s official site has been updated for the 19th, which has just dawned in the UK, to wish a Happy Birthday to Hermione Granger. Cheers Hermione!
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Happy Birthday, Chris Columbus!
Everyone raise your glasses, for today is the 49th birthday of Harry Potter film producer and director, Chris Columbus. Happy Birthday Chris! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Josh Herdman!
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to Josh Herdman, the actor who plays Gregory Goyle in the Harry Potter films. Happy 20th Birthday, Josh! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, John Noe!
It’s John Noe’s birthday! Our Dawlish-devotee, PotterCaster extraordinaire, and person who handles much momre around here than seems to be physically possible, turns 23 today. This year, he became canon, acccurately predicted an ungodly... MORE
Happy Birthday Stephen Fry!
More Happy Birthday wishes go out to Stephen Fry, the narrator of the UK editions of the Harry Potter audio books, who celebrates his 50th birthday today. Happy Birthday Stephen!
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Happy Birthday, Percy Weasley!
Mind your glasses and toasts everyone, for as the calendar on JKRowling.com now reads ”’Happy Birthday, Percy Weasley”, there is celebrating to be had for August 22. Cheers Percy!
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Happy Birthday, Evanna Lynch!
Everyone’s favorite Luna, the actress Evanna Lynch, who makes her own radish earrings and keeps everyone on set on their Harry Potter toes, turns 16 years old today! Everyone here at Leaky wishes this beautifully sweet girl... MORE
Happy Birthday, Jim Dale!
This evening we raise our glasses to voice actor Jim Dale, narrator of the Harry Potter audio books, who celebrates his 72nd birthday today. Happy Birthday Mr. Dale!
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Happy Birthday, Nick!
Today is Nick Rhein’s birthday – if you don’t know our senior staffer NickR, you don’t know the guy who keeps well over 65,000 members happy on the LeakyLounge, organizes hundreds of staff members and makes more technological adjustments and... MORE
Happy Birthday, Ginny Weasley!
The calendar on J. K. Rowling’s website has been updated to wish the youngest Weasley child, Ginny, a very Happy Birthday! Cheers Ginny!
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Happy Birthday, Harry and Jo!
Today we celebrate the birthdays of two of our favorite fictional and non-fictional people: Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling. If we tried to explain how much they’ve meant to us all here this year, we’d fail. So, as has been... MORE
Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!
Birthday cheers go out to Neville Longbottom today, as the calendar on JKRowling.com has changed with declaration of this celebration. Happy Birthday Neville! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Alex!
Our senior programmer Alex Robbin has turned 17 today – and he spent last night putting up our redesign while we were screaming at him to take a break. Seriously. Go out tonight, Alex.
In all seriousness, it’s been awesome watching... MORE
Happy Birthday Dan Radcliffe!
We raise our glasses high today to Dan Radcliffe, who has turned the age of 18! Major cheers to the actor, who plays the character of Harry Potter in the films. Happy Birthday Dan, and many more to come!
Reminder:... MORE
Happy Belated Birthday, Jamie!
The site has been semi-closed while we’ve been reading (which is why you couldn’t comment), so it’s time to wish a very happy, belated birthday to our friend Jamie Waylett, who had the misfortune of having all Harry Potter fans’... MORE
Happy Birthday Fiona Shaw!
Birthday wishes go out today to Fiona Shaw who plays Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter films. The actress turns 49 today. Happy Birthday Fiona!
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Happy Birthday Dobby!
The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated to wish loyal House Elf Dobby, a Happy Birthday! Whether he be freeeeeeeeeee or possibly riding on Harry’s back, may he have a wonderful birthday filled with multi-colored socks! Cheers Dobby!
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Happy Birthday, Matthew Lewis!
Birthday wishes go out today to actor Matthew Lewis who plays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films. Matt celebrates his 18th birthday today! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Jason Isaacs!
I know many friends of mine will join me today in wishing actor Jason Isaacs, who plays luscious Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, a very, very happy 44th birthday! Many cheers Jason! Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday, Draco Malfoy
The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated for June 5th to wish Hogwarts student, and apparent budding Death Eater, Draco Malfoy a Happy Birthday. Cheers Draco!
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Happy Birthday, Helena Bonham Carter!
Actress Helena Bonham Carter, who plays loyal Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film, celebrates her 41st birthday today! Happy Birthday Helena! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Miriam Margolyes!
Hufflepuff pride marches on with the birthday of the actress who plays our favorite Herbology professor Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter films, Miriam Margolyes! Happy 66th Birthday, Miriam! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Robert Pattinson!
The month of May's Hufflepuff pride continues with the 21st birthday celebration of the actor who played noble Hufflepuff Cedric Diggory, Robert Pattinson! Happy Birthday Robert! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday BK!
Well, it's fitting that this is the day we reopen PotterParties, because this was a favorite project of his, but: Today is our lovely B.K. Delong's birthday! We want to pause and celebrate him today as one of... MORE
Happy Birthday David Tennant!
Actor David Tennant, Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film, celebrates his 36th birthday today. Happy Birthday cheers for David!
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Happy, Happy Birthday, Birthday Emma, Emma!
Double the birthdays, double the fun today for Harry Potter actresses Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) and Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawny) who celebrate their respective 17th and 48th birthdays today! Many happy birthday wishes to them both!
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Happy Birthday Julie Christie!
Actress Julie Christie who plays Madame Rosmerta, the landlady of our favorite Three Broomsticks Inn in the Harry Potter films, celebrates her 66th birthday today. Happy Birthday Julie! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, NickP!
You all never see him and hardly ever hear from him, but he is invaluable to this site; we'd literally fall apart without him. He's the one putting the jigsaw together behind the scenes and making sure all the pieces... MORE
Happy Birthday, Robbie Coltrane!
Many birthday wishes go out to actor Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid) who celebrates his 57th birthday today!
Also during this very busy week of Potter, Brendan Gleeson (Professor 'MadÂEye' Moody) celebrated his 52nd birthday on Thursday. Happy (belated) birthday... MORE
Happy Birthday David Rowling-Murray!
Our favorite author's only son turns four today! Please join us in wishing a happy birthday to David Rowling-Murray! We hope you get lots of cake, eat too much ice cream, and have enough fun to make Dudley green.
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Happy Birthday, Gary Oldman!
It's a Marauders birthday party of sorts here in the Cauldron, for today actor Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) is celebrating his 49th birthday! Cheers to you Gary!
Also in the midst of yesterday's news we missed that actor David... MORE
Happy Birthday, Sean Biggerstaff!
Everyone please join me in raising your glass to actor Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood) who celebrates his 24th birthday today! Happy Birthday Sean!
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Happy Birthday, Harry Melling!
Many birthday wishes go out to Harry Melling (Dudley Dursley) who turns eighteen today! Happy Birthday Harry!
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Happy Birthday Sue!
It's a very special day today; our own Sue Upton has turned 18! Yes, that's right, she's finally 18, ladies and gents. :)
...Well, no matter WHAT the age, our lovely Susie is the source of such happiness and... 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
Happy Birthday, Ron Weasley!
Weasley is our King...especially for March 1st.
As indicated on the calendar on JKRowling.com, it is time to celebrate Ron Weasley's birthday!
Cheers Ron!
Happy Birthday, Timothy Spall
Raise your glasses to actor Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew, a.k.a. Wormtail in the Harry Potter films) who celebrates his fiftieth birthday today! Happy Birthday Timothy!
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Double Birthday for the Phelps Twins!
Today James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) celebrate their 21st birthdays. The very best from TLC goes out to the twin brothers on this very special day. Happy Birthday James and Oliver! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Julie Walters!
Many birthday wishes go out to Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley) from everybody here at TLC, she turns 57 today! Happy Birthday Julie!
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Happy Birthday, Alan Rickman
We at TLC would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to actor Alan Rickman (Professor Severus Snape) who is celebrating being 61 years young today. Cheers Alan!
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Happy Birthday, Bonnie Wright
Many birthday wishes go out to Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) who celebrates her Sweet 16 today! Happy Birthday, Bonnie!
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Happy Birthday, John Williams
Today, noted composer John Williams is celebrating his 75th Birthday. Happy Birthday John!
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Happy Birthday, Arthur Weasley
According to the calendar on JKRowling.com for February 6, it's time to celebrate the birthday of Arthur Weasley! Happy Birthday Arthur! !
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Happy Birthday Mackenzie!
We have a special birthday today: that of the littlest Rowling-Murray, Mackenzie Jean. She's the ripe old age of two today, and like two-year-olds everywhere probably about ready to start making her author mommy chase her all over the house.... MORE
Happy Birthday, Imelda Staunton
Today, actress Imelda Staunton, who potrays Professor Umbridge in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is celebrating her 51st birthday today. Cheers Imelda!
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Happy Birthday, Severus Snape
Pure villain or misunderstood hero he may be, birthday wishes are the order of the day for Severus Snape, judging by the calendar on JKRowling.com. Erm....cheers, Severus? ;)
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A New Year's Eve in London
"I remember it clear as anything, because I'd just started here myself. New Year's Eve and bitter cold, snowing, you know. Nasty night. And this girl, not much older than I was myself at the time, came staggering... MORE
Happy Birthday, Melissa Anelli!
And I am telling you
We're not going..
For there's something you gotta know
Yes, it's Melissa Anelli's Birthday
So let's celebrate this day!
She's our Queen o' the Cauldron, our special PotterCast Poppet,... MORE
Happy Birthday, Charlie Weasley
J.K. Rowling has updated the calendar on her website to read "Happy Birthday, Charlie Weasley" Cheers to you Charlie!
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Happy Birthday, Kenneth Branagh
Gather round and join us as we wish actor Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart) a very Happy 46th Birthday today! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Hagrid
The calendar for December 6 on JKRowling.com now reads "Happy Birthday Hagrid" Cheers Hagrid!
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Happy Birthday, Bill Weasley
J.K. Rowling has updated the calendar on her website with birthday wishes for Bill Weasley! Happy Birthday Bill!
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Happy Birthday, Alfonso Cuaron
TLC would like to wish Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuaron a very Happy 45th Birthday today! Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Minerva McGonagall
The calendar on JKRowling.com for October 4 now reads "Happy Birthday, Minerva McGonagall." Cheers Professor McGonagall!
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Happy Birthday, Tom Felton
Everyone, please join us today as we wish actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) a very Happy 19th Birthday! Cheers Tom!
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Happy Birthday, Hermione Granger
The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated for the 19th to wish Hermione Granger a Happy Birthday. Cheers Hermione! :)
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Happy Birthday, Julie!
Gather round
gather round
so you may hear
the joyful news this day!
Our editor Julie
turns 50 years young today!
Happy Birthday Julie! Cheers! MORE
Happy Birthday, Chris Columbus
Today, Director and Producer Chris Columbus is celebrating his 48th birthday. Cheers Chris! You can hear some interview audio with Chris at a new Web site, on the "Not on this Earth" page at Media Geek Place.
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Happy Birthday, John!
Whether you know him as the coiner of "horcri," the Chipotle-cheerleader, the inventor of Deathmunchers, devotee of Dawlish, lover of Luna Longbottom, or simply our PotterCast producer and Leaky designer extraordinaire, the time has come to wish one John Noe... MORE
Happy Birthday, Rupert Grint
Everyone, please join us as we wish actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) a very Happy 18th Birthday! Cheers Rupert!
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Happy Birthday, Stephen Fry
Today Stephen Fry, the narrator of the U.K. Harry Potter audio books, is celebrating his 49th birthday. Happy Birthday Stephen!
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Happy Birthday, Percy Weasley
The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated to wish a Happy Birthday to Percy Weasley.
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Happy Birthday Nick!
He runs our forum, which means he manages about 39,000 people every day - and it's his birthday! I expect to see 39,000 comments here, people! :) Happy, happy, happy birthday, Nick Rhein!
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Happy Birthday, Ginny!
JKRowling.com has been updated to wish one Ginny Weasley a very happy birthday!
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Happy Birthday, Katie Leung!
A Butterbeer toast, to actress Katie Leung (Cho Chang), who celebrates her 19th birthday today! Happy Birthday, Katie!
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Happy Birthday, Jo Rowling and Harry Potter!
Harry (because he lives through the series - you heard it here first, folks :P) is 26 today, and his creator, Jo Rowling, is 41. As is custom here on Leaky, we've brought you some special artwork to celebrate, this... MORE
Happy Birthday, Super Alex
Today is our own Alex Robbin's (otherwise known as Super Alex Robbin) birthday! He's a senior Leaky programmer and he usually pretty much rules the world around here. Love you, Alex - have a happy day!
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Happy Birthday, Jessica Rowling!
Jessica Rowling becomes an official teenager today! Happy birthday, Jessica -- and cheers to the entire Rowling-Murray family!
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Happy Birthday, Jamie!
Today is the 17th birthday of my favorite evil Slytherin, Jamie Waylett (aka Vincent Crabbe). Jamie, we hope you have an awesome one, and we can't wait to see what horribly embarrassing thing happens to Crabbe in Order of the... MORE
Happy Birthday, Leaky!
It's the first time we've remembered to celebrate it, but nonetheless: Six years ago today, before Goblet of Fire had come out in hardback, Kevin C. Murphy published a teeny little news blog called The Leaky Cauldron... MORE
Happy Birthday, Dobby!
Dobby is Freeeeeee...and hopefully out celebrating his birthday, as is indicated by the calendar on JKRowling.com :)
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Happy Birthday, Matt Lewis!
Today is actor Matt Lewis's 17th birthday - that's right, the fumbling little Neville we met in 2001 has become a full-fledged adult. Congrats to the Leeds native, whom we hope has a birthday with everything he wants on't!
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Happy Birthday, Jason Isaacs!
Oh what glad tidings and joy I have this day
Everyone, won't you please join in and say
Here's to you, Jason Isaacs,
Happy 43 Birthday!
Here's to you Jason, our favorite beautiful blue-eyed baddie!... MORE
Happy Birthday, Draco Malfoy
Well, after the events in Book Six, it's hard to say this, but I guess we should join in for a chorus of 'Happy Birthday Draco Malfoy', as noted on the calendar for June 5 on JKRowling.com.
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Dan Radcliffe 17th Birthday Fundraisers
Recently, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) wrote to fans asking that in lieu of gifts for his upcoming 17th birthday, donations be made in support of his favorite charity, Demelza House. As such, both DanRadcliffe.co.uk, and... MORE
Happy Birthday, Helena Bonham Carter!
Happy Birthday to Helena Bonham Carter, who just joined the cast of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in the role of Bellatrix Lestrange!
Thanks, netmannmick!
Happy Birthday, Miriam Margolyes
It is fitting that May, the month for flowers, sees the birthday of our favorite Herbology professor Miriam Margoyles (Professor Sprout)! Today Miriam is celebrating her 65th birthday. Cheers! (and gooo Hufflepuff!)
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Happy Birthday, Pomona Sprout
Lift your mugs
and give a shout
Let's celebrate the birthday
of Pomona Sprout!
The calendar on J.K.Rowling.com has been updated to say that May 15th is the birthday of our favorite Herbology... MORE
Happy Birthday, David Tennant!
David Tennant (Barty Crouch, Jr.) is having a great week! Not only did his new series, Dr. Who, New Earth have a terrific premiere, but today is his 35th birthday. Happy Birthday, Mr. Tennant!
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Happy Birthday to the Emmas
Emma Watson, otherwise known as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, turns 16 today, and Emma Thompson, otherwise known as Sybill Trelawney in the Harry Potter films, turns -somethisumwhuh- today. Happy birthday, ladies!
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Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday!
We are celebrating two Harry Potter birthdays today. Cheers to Julie Christie (Madam Rosmerta) and Production Designer Stuart Craig. Many happy returns of the day to both!
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Happy Birthday, Robbie Coltrane
Thanks to everyone who let us know that today actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) is celebrating his 56th birthday. Cheers Robbie!
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Happy Birthday, Brendan Gleeson
Irish eyes (and our own) are smiling indeed, for today actor Brendan Gleeson (Mad-Eye Moody) is celebrating his 51st birthday. Cheers Brendan!
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Happy Birthday, Mike Newell
Goblet of Fire film director Mike Newell is celebrating his 64th birthday today. Happy Birthday Mike!
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Happy Birthday, David Rowling Murray!
Today is a special day in the Rowling-Murray family: David Rowling Murray turns three years old. All of us at Leaky wish David and his family a very magical day!
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Happy Belated Birthday Kristin!
We're really horribly embarrassed this took two days to post, but March 19 was our editor Kristin's birthday. If you've ever written Leaky, you probably got an e-mail back from Kristin, and let me tell you, it is a job... MORE
Happy Birthday, Gary Oldman!
Another Marauder has a birthday this week -- actor Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) turns 48 today. Happy Birthday, Mr. Oldman!
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Happy Birthday, David Thewlis!
Today is the 43rd birthday of actor David Thewlis (Remus Lupin). Happy Birthday, Mr. Thewlis!
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Happy Birthday, Harry Melling!
Today is the seventeenth birthday of actor Harry Melling (Dudley Dursley). Many happy returns of the day to Harry!
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Happy Birthday Sue!
She's everyone's favorite Hufflepuff, the lovable S.Q.U.E.E.ster who keeps this site updated to the very last minute, and PotterCast's news breaking to the fullest. We love our beautiful Q-sie, who brings such light, warmth, passion, excitement and joy... MORE
Happy Birthday, Remus Lupin!
The calendar on Jo's website has been updated to honor the birthday of Remus Lupin, March 10. Happy Birthday, Professor Lupin! Oooowwwooooooooo!
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Happy Birthday, James and Oliver Phelps!
Happy twentieth birthday to James and Oliver Phelps! We wish you many more happy birthdays, and are looking forward to seeing you in OotP.
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Happy Birthday, Julie Walters
Everyone, please join us as we wish actress Julie Walters (Molly Weasley) a very Happy 56th Birthday! Cheers Julie!
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Happy 60th Birthday, Alan Rickman!
They say it's your birthday,
A big birthday too, yeah.
They say it's your birthday,
We'll toast you with a butterbeer!
We're glad it's your birthday,
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy 60th, Mr. Rickman!
Happy Birthday, Bonnie Wright!
Today, actress Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) is celebrating her 15th Birthday! Happy Birthday Bonnie!
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Happy Birthday, Arthur Weasley
The calendar on JKRowling.com for February 6 had been updated to say "Happy Birthday Arthur Weasley." Cheers to you Arthur!
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