Leaky News Archives for Fans

Galleries

Launching the IContest in our Image Galleries

Comments (7) | Average: 3.7 (6 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
May 08, 2008, 08:49 PM

Our Leaky Contest Crew has teamed up with our Image Gallery staffers to form a new contest set to be launched on May 12th. Taking place in our Image and Fan Art Galleries, the IContest will... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Voting Now Open on Semi-Finalists in Amazon "Beedle the Bard" Contest

Comments (26) | Average: 3.5 (23 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
May 05, 2008, 11:51 AM

Last month, we told you of a contest that Amazon.com was holding, where you could win a trip for two to London, England, and read the special handwritten copy of "The Tales of Beedle the... MORE

LeakyCon

LeakyCon 2009: Forums Now Open!

Comments (15) | Average: 3.6 (30 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
May 04, 2008, 10:34 PM

Tonight, the forums for LeakyCon 2009 are open and humming! Get over there to ask the organizers questions and connect with fellow attendees; the conference is just a year away! If you have a Leaky... MORE

Scribbulus

May Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Comments (10) | Average: 3.2 (44 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
May 01, 2008, 08:00 AM

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

LeakyLounge

Remember the Magic of Harry Potter

Comments (13) | Average: 3.1 (45 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
May 01, 2008, 07:07 AM

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

Fans

Harry Potter Theme Park Construction Continues with Hogsmeade and More

Comments (52) | Average: 3.6 (88 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
April 30, 2008, 07:21 AM

Construction continues on building the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction in Orlando, Florida. Courtesy of Screamscape and Orlando Rocks, we can see a host of new photos, including work... MORE

Fans

Reminder: We are Wizards Documentary, Special Wizard Rock Show in Boston

Comments (20) | Average: 3.0 (56 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
April 25, 2008, 07:23 AM

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

LeakyLounge

Crafty Wands at the Ready!

Comments (23) | Average: 3.4 (76 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
April 24, 2008, 11:37 AM

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

LeakyLounge

Celebrate Earth Day on the Leaky Lounge

Comments (6) | Average: 3.2 (71 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
April 22, 2008, 10:23 AM

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

LeakyLounge

Attention Jane Austen Fans: Mr. Darcy Requests Your Presence in the Leaky Lounge

Comments (25) | Average: 3.3 (97 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
April 20, 2008, 12:12 PM

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

Rumor

Report: Shrieking Shack Due at Harry Potter Theme Park and More

Comments (69) | Average: 3.5 (150 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
April 11, 2008, 07:53 PM

We have another interesting rumor tonight regarding plans for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme park under construction in Orlando, Florida. This report says that plans continue to develop for the theme park, and... MORE

J.K. Rowling

"Twilight" Author Stephenie Meyer Talks J. K. Rowling

Comments (223) | Average: 3.4 (149 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
April 10, 2008, 04:27 PM

In a new interview on MTV.com Stephenie Meyer, the author of the popular “Twilight” novels, discusses Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling along with the similarities she finds between the “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” series. While Mrs. Meyer... MORE

Contests

April Poetry Contest Now Open

Comments (18) | Average: 3.2 (87 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
April 10, 2008, 11:08 AM

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

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Amazon Contest: Win a Trip to London and Read "The Tales of Beedle the Bard"

Comments (80) | Average: 3.3 (130 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
April 09, 2008, 07:42 AM

Today, Amazon has announced a fantastic new contest that is sure to appeal to the serious Harry Potter fans. The online retailer has announced a new contest to win a trip for two to London,... MORE

HP Cast

Harry Potter Actors to Attend Florida SuperCon

Comments (43) | Average: 3.1 (145 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
April 08, 2008, 03:50 PM

Harry Potter actors Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan), James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley), and Stanislav Ianevsk (Victor Krum) have been confirmed to make an appearance and participate in a Question and Answer session at the... MORE

Conventions

Accio 2008 to Auction Set of Signed Harry Potter Novels

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Posted by: Edward -
April 07, 2008, 10:37 PM

Accio 2008, the Harry Potter fan conference taking place this summer in Oxford, England, announced they will be auctioning signed editions of the seven Harry Potter novels for the benefit of the National Literacy Trust. The complete set... MORE

Leaky

Another change in staffing

Comments (66) | Average: 3.3 (211 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
April 02, 2008, 12:16 AM

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

Leaky

Beyond the Inner Eye, I See...

Comments (10) | Average: 3.2 (191 votes)
Posted by: Sybill -
April 01, 2008, 11:58 PM

Once again my Inner Eye has called me forth from my respite to foretell events... the practices I have studied of Divination have given me insight beyond the physical world. *hiccup* The fiery orb burns bright in... MORE

Scribbulus

April Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Comments (4) | Average: 3.0 (179 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
April 01, 2008, 09:51 PM

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

Leaky

Welcome, Editor Sybill!

Comments (19) | Average: 3.1 (186 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
April 01, 2008, 12:05 AM

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

Fans

"We Are Wizards" Documentary Screening at Film Festivals in April

Comments (23) | Average: 3.0 (156 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
March 31, 2008, 05:55 PM

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

Conventions

Terminus Updates: Key Note Speaker Tickets Available to Public, 25th Wizard Wrock Band Announced and More

Comments (8) | Average: 2.9 (241 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
March 31, 2008, 04:45 PM

There are a few announcements today regarding Terminus 2008, the Harry Potter conference set for August 7-11 of this year. Earlier we told you Scholastic’s Harry Potter continuity editor Cheryl Klein... MORE

LeakyLounge

Winners of 'Ears to Fred and George Contest Announced

Comments (27) | Average: 3.2 (181 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
March 31, 2008, 02:05 PM

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

Rumor

Report: Auditions to Begin for Characters at Harry Potter Theme Park

Comments (123) | Average: 3.6 (179 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
March 30, 2008, 08:26 AM

With construction now underway on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, work begins on other facets relating to the theme park in Orlando, Florida. As such, we’ve gotten a new report today stating... MORE

Fans

College Quidditch Gains Media Coverage (Updated)

Comments (54) | Average: 3.0 (184 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
March 27, 2008, 03:47 PM

Over the past several years we’ve reported on the rise in popularity of Quidditch being played at various Harry Potter gatherings and especially now at US universities. This week, the Middlebury College Quidditch club is taking the... MORE

HP References

CNN Features Harry Potter in Academia

Comments (63) | Average: 3.3 (110 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
March 25, 2008, 08:31 AM

While many readers and fans of the Harry Potter novels have long delved into the deeper meaning and context of the books in broader relation to other subjects, it would seem college universities here in the US are now following... MORE

Floo

Lexicon Trial Updates and Important Announcement about Floo Network

Comments (682) | Average: 3.8 (314 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
March 24, 2008, 01:57 AM

We owe quite a few updates tonight, and there is an important announcement following (since the information in this post is vital to that announcement, so make sure to read the whole thing):

Update:: Agence France-Presse says MORE

LeakyLounge

Updates and New Features on the Leaky Lounge

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Posted by: Edward -
March 22, 2008, 11:18 PM

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

Honors/Awards

Tick Tock, PotterPuppetPals Top at YouTube Awards

Comments (81) | Average: 3.4 (127 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
March 22, 2008, 09:08 AM

Snape, Snape, Severus Snape has people singing along, and singing praises as the popular Potter Puppet Pals video was named a winner at the recent YouTube Awards. The video was a winner for... MORE

Conventions

Cheryl Klein, Tamora Pierce to Speak at Terminus

Comments (17) | Average: 3.0 (178 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
March 18, 2008, 06:02 PM

Terminus 2008, the Harry Potter conference in Chicago this August, announced today that Harry Potter continuity editor Cheryl Klein and fantasy author Tamora Pierce will be providing keynote addresses at their event.

Cheryl Klein, Senior... MORE

HP References

Bridge Used in Potter Filming for Platform 9 3/4 to be destroyed by Muggles?

Comments (75) | Average: 3.3 (157 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
March 18, 2008, 07:37 AM

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

Fan Events

Programming Schedule for Accio 2008 Announced

Comments (11) | Average: 2.9 (153 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
March 17, 2008, 11:58 PM

Upcoming fan conference, Accio 2008, has recently released the full programming schedule for their upcoming event at Magdalen College in Oxford, England. The three day conference, which takes place from July 25 – 27, 2008, will begin with an Opening... MORE

Conventions

Jim Dale to Speak at Portus 2008

Comments (6) | Average: 3.1 (126 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
March 09, 2008, 12:05 PM

Actor Jim Dale, narrator of the US edition of the Harry Potter audio books, will be a speaker at the upcoming Portus symposium later this summer. HPEFhas now announced that Mr. Dale will give... MORE

LeakyLounge

Winners of the Love Songs of the 90s Contest Announced

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Posted by: Edward -
March 06, 2008, 10:50 PM

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

Wizard Rock Winners Include Two Songs from "Jingle Spells"

Comments (16) | Average: 3.2 (120 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
March 06, 2008, 07:54 PM

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

Scribbulus

Twenty-Second Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Comments (3) | Average: 2.9 (193 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
March 01, 2008, 12:04 PM

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

LeakyLounge

'Ears to Fred and George Contest Opens

Comments (12) | Average: 3.0 (224 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
February 27, 2008, 09:37 PM

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

LeakyLounge

Winners of Ron's Chocolate Card Contest Announced

Comments (71) | Average: 3.3 (189 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
February 19, 2008, 11:35 PM

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

Wizard Rock

Wrockstock 2008 Registration Opens

Comments (2) | Average: 2.9 (159 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
February 17, 2008, 04:34 PM

Calling all Wizarding rock fans! Wrockstock 2008, a weekend full of Wizard rock music will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd-26th. Wrockstock is a fund raising event to help benefit the Harry Potter Alliance and... MORE

LeakyCon

LeakyCon Facebook and LiveJournals Now Available

Comments (3) | Average: 3.0 (154 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
February 16, 2008, 01:05 AM

A few days ago we told you about LeakyCon, Leaky’s first-ever fan conference, coming to Boston in 2009. You can keep up to date on the goings-on, now, via our LiveJournal and MORE

LeakyCon

Presenting...LeakyCon 2009!

Comments (90) | Average: 3.2 (231 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
February 11, 2008, 10:43 PM

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve taken on a new venture at Leaky and it’s one that will bring together fans from all over the world: the first-ever LeakyCon is coming to Boston in 2009!

This conference,... MORE

Conventions

Harry Potter Conferences Updates: New Wizard Rock Contest, Sectus 09 Canceled and More

Comments (13) | Average: 3.2 (190 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
February 10, 2008, 10:05 AM

We have a mix of bad and good news today regarding some of the upcoming Harry Potter conferences:

First the good news, as Terminus has announced a new Twenty-Fifth Band Competition for their Wrock Chicago event, the all-day... MORE

Leaky

Presenting the Leaky Login

Comments (32) | Average: 3.0 (470 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
February 08, 2008, 05:43 PM

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

Scribbulus

Entire Scribbulus Essay Collection Up-to-Date

Comments (5) | Average: 3.1 (180 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
February 08, 2008, 02:05 PM

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

Conventions

Terminus Programming Deadline Extended

Comments (9) | Average: 3.3 (183 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
February 02, 2008, 01:00 PM

Terminus 2008, the Harry Potter conference taking place in August of this year, has extended its deadline for which you may submit programming ideas to this Sunday, Feb 3.

The conferenc is looking for proposals for papers, panels,... MORE

LeakyLounge

February "Love Songs of the 90's" Contest Opens

Comments (13) | Average: 2.9 (239 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
February 01, 2008, 12:44 AM

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

LeakyLounge

Happy Birthday, Leaky Lounge!

Comments (40) | Average: 3.0 (194 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
January 26, 2008, 11:20 AM

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

LeakyLounge

"Goblet of Fire" Book Club Opens Today on the Leaky Lounge

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Posted by: Edward -
January 20, 2008, 06:59 PM

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

Conventions

Harry Potter 2008 Conferences Updates: Terminus, Convention Alley, Portus and More

Comments (18) | Average: 2.8 (212 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
January 19, 2008, 10:46 PM

With a new year comes a new series of Harry Potter conferences, and we have some updates on the following events due to be held in 2008.

Terminus, the Harry Potter conference to be held August 7- 11th in Chicago,... MORE

Fans

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park to Open December, 2009?

Comments (37) | Average: 2.9 (203 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
January 19, 2008, 06:19 PM

As reported previously, there is a new Harry Potter theme park attraction being built that will be part of the Universal Orlando park complex in Orlando, Florida. While previously it had been stated that MORE

Companion Books

JKR/WB File Full Request for Injunction (Part 2)

Comments (179) | Average: 3.1 (265 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
January 16, 2008, 07:56 PM

The full request for an injunction against a proposed Harry Potter Lexicon book has been filed; we began going over this 1,100 page document in this morning's post. Please read that for the basic summary, including JK Rowling's... MORE

Contests

Leaky's Potter Year In Summary Contest Winners Announced

Comments (40) | Average: 910.1 (133 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
January 02, 2008, 08:10 PM

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

Fans

Poll for Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park Now Working

Comments (52) | Average: 3.3 (244 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
January 02, 2008, 06:59 PM

Right before the holidays, Universal Orlando sent out emails indicating they had opened a poll regarding their new "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" theme park attraction, however the poll unfortunately was not working for many fans. It... MORE

Books

A Deathly Hallows Year in Review

Comments (18) | Average: 232.6 (194 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
December 31, 2007, 04:27 PM

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

Movies

Of Phoenixes and Princes: The Year in Harry Potter Films

Comments (10) | Average: 2.9 (142 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
December 31, 2007, 01:51 PM

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

Leaky

2007: A Year in Review for Leaky and the Fandom

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Posted by: Sue -
December 31, 2007, 12:03 PM

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

LeakyLounge

Harry New Year Challenge Starts Today in the Lounge

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Posted by: Edward -
December 29, 2007, 11:14 PM

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

Charity

Jingle Spells on iTunes, Amazon

Comments (26) | Average: 465.1 (173 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
December 23, 2007, 02:45 PM

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 MORE

LeakyLounge

"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Reading Group Sorting Begins on Lounge

Comments (2) | Average: 173.3 (255 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
December 22, 2007, 12:11 PM

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

Leaky

Entertainment Weekly Names Leaky "Essential Fan Site" and "Best of the Web"

Comments (77) | Average: 301.3 (288 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
December 21, 2007, 04:59 PM

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

The Cauldron Shop

Cauldron Shop Update: New Solemnly Swear Mugs

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Posted by: Sue -
December 12, 2007, 09:22 PM

Just in time for last minute holiday gift-giving the Cauldron Shop has a fun new mug in stock. Using the famous lines from the Marauders in "Prisoner of Azkaban," and based on an idea from one of... MORE

Movies

Luke, I am Not Harry's Father

Comments (53) | Average: 251.9 (196 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
December 12, 2007, 03:08 PM

Gotta love fandoms…especially when they collide, for the official Star Wars.com website now has a fun list online, comparing the Star Wars series with Harry Potter. Long debated here in our own fandom as well, MORE

Charity

Abe Books Auctions Signed "Deathly Hallows" for Charity

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Posted by: Sue -
December 05, 2007, 05:49 PM

Abe books will be auctioning off a special signed copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for charity. The bookseller obtained an autographed copy of book seven when they attended the Open Book Tour in... MORE

Movies

"Lord of the Rings" Tops "Harry Potter" in New Book to Film Poll

Comments (63) | Average: 54.9 (188 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
December 05, 2007, 11:12 AM

There was yet another poll released in the UK asking people to vote for their favorite film adaptation of a beloved book series. The winner of the poll was Peter Jackson's adaptation of "The Lord of... MORE

Music

MTV Picks Top Ten List of Wizard Rock Bands

Comments (78) | Average: 3.2 (191 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
December 04, 2007, 04:41 PM

Let the end of the year list season commence! MTV has now released their top ten list of the best Wizard Rock groups this year. While we at Leaky proudly salute all who WROCK,... MORE

Conventions

Sectus Announces New UK Harry Potter Conference for 2009

Comments (19) | Average: 334.8 (258 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
December 04, 2007, 07:18 AM

Good news for Harry Potter fans as there is a new conference in the UK to tell you about. Sectus will hold a new conference at Bodelwyddan Castle in Wales from June 26-29, 2009. This new... MORE

Fans

Construction Begins on "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" In Florida

Comments (23) | Average: 116.7 (318 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
December 03, 2007, 07:44 AM

Construction is underway in Florida for the upcoming Harry Potter theme park attraction at Universal Studios in Orlando. While early photos have been floating around for a few days now, blogger Jim Hill has some clear pictures... MORE

Conventions

Live PotterCast Coming to Terminus, August 2008

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Posted by: Sue -
December 01, 2007, 08:47 PM

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

Charity

HP Alliance Podcast on Darfur Fast and More

Comments (5) | Average: 370.9 (232 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
December 01, 2007, 05:07 PM

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

Scribbulus

December Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Comments (2) | Average: 80.6 (322 votes)
Posted by: Edward -
December 01, 2007, 01:24 PM

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

Charity

Jingle Spells Completely SOLD OUT

Comments (66) | Average: 3.4 (267 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
November 30, 2007, 09:23 PM

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

Fans

A League of their Own: Quidditch and US Colleges

Comments (32) | Average: 162.8 (335 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
November 27, 2007, 11:20 AM

We have a fun bit of news for you, as the USA Today has a lengthy feature on the rise in popularity of Quidditch at colleges here in the States. Focusing on the team at Middlebury... MORE

J.K. Rowling

(Updated)"Good Morning America" to Preview "Beedle the Bard"

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Posted by: Sue -
November 24, 2007, 02:38 PM

The “Good Morning America” news program will feature a special preview and discussion of “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” on Monday morning, November 26. As we first told you earlier this week,... MORE

OotP Film

Report from OotP Train Exhibit in Switzerland

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Posted by: Sue -
November 24, 2007, 12:14 PM

As part of the world wide release of the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix DVD, Warner Bros has a special Hogwarts Express train exhibit featuring many costumes and props from the fifth Harry Potter movie. Last month... MORE

HPEF Conventions

Portus Announces Snapefest and Registration Discount

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Posted by: Sue -
November 23, 2007, 01:02 PM

Calling all Snape fans! Portus 2008 has released their monthly newsletter and has news that there will be a special Snapefest day during the Harry Potter conference to be held next summer in Dallas, Texas.... MORE

Fans

Fanfic and False Press - The Real Story on James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing

Comments (89) | Average: 184.0 (319 votes)
Posted by: Melissa -
November 21, 2007, 10:44 AM

Many of you have written to us regarding the Web site for James Potter and the Hall of Elder’s Crossing, which looks remarkably similar to an official Harry Potter Web site that might be put out by Warner... MORE

PotterCast

PotterCast 125: "Conference Call"

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Posted by: Edward -
November 19, 2007, 11:26 PM

Fan conferences are the talk around town in this week’s PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast. In our 125th episode, Sue and John chat with Becky from the organizers of Portus, the fan conference in Dallas,... MORE

Rumor

Rumor Alert: Halloween and Holiday Plans Afoot for Harry Potter Theme Park?

Comments (20) | Average: 157.0 (270 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
November 19, 2007, 09:59 AM

As announced earlier this year, there is to be a new Harry Potter attraction as part of the Universal Orlando theme park in Florida. While this park is not set to open until late 2009 or early... MORE

Fans

Followup: More on "Elders' Crossing" Hoax

Comments (57) | Average: 331.4 (295 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
November 18, 2007, 08:22 PM

A follow up tonight on that mysterious website we told you about earlier this week, that had rumors flying and fans buzzing about a possible sequel to the Harry Potter series called “James Potter and the Hall of... MORE

Contests

Wizard and Muggle Photography Contest Winners Announced

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Posted by: Edward -
November 18, 2007, 02:58 PM

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

Contests

Potter Year in Summary Contest Now Open

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Posted by: Edward -
November 16, 2007, 06:35 PM

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

News

A Call to Dumbledore's Army of the Real World to Help in Darfur

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Posted by: Sue -
November 16, 2007, 04:58 PM

As readers of the Harry Potter novels know, many characters in the beloved series work together to confront social issues. So too have Harry Potter fans who are long noted for their concern and response toward pressing... MORE

HP References

The Magical Effect of Harry Potter and Education

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Posted by: Sue -
November 13, 2007, 04:44 PM

In news that surely would make Hermione proud, the Daily Mail is reporting today about a school in the UK that has experienced a significant turnaround in the academic performance of their students after introducing a Harry Potter curriculum... MORE

Companion Books

Harry Potter Lexicon Makes Statement Regarding Suit

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Posted by: Melissa -
November 04, 2007, 10:55 PM

Steve Vander Ark of the Harry Potter Lexicon has added a statement about the recent lawsuit, as well as a link to a page on RDR with information on and the ability to order the book, on the MORE

Accio

Registration Opens for Accio 2008

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Posted by: Sue -
November 03, 2007, 03:30 PM

An update for you today regarding one of the Harry Potter fan conferences set for next year. Registration is now open for Accio 2008, a three day conference set to take place in Oxford England July 25-27. Due to... MORE

Scribbulus

Twentieth Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

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Posted by: Edward -
November 02, 2007, 09:49 AM

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

LeakyLounge

Haunted Happenings Hit Leaky Lounge

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Posted by: Sue -
October 27, 2007, 09:55 AM

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

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

"Deathly Hallows" Released In Germany, France

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Posted by: Edward -
October 26, 2007, 09:43 PM

German and French fans of the Harry Potter series finally got their hands on translated editions of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” this week. The final book in author J. K. Rowling’s series went on sale at 12:01am... MORE

Leaky

Movie Night In the Corner Booth

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Posted by: Edward -
October 26, 2007, 11:43 AM

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

LeakyLounge

Tricks and Treats on the Leaky Lounge

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Posted by: Edward -
October 24, 2007, 11:55 AM

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

Leaky

Melissa Anelli to appear on MSNBC This Afternoon, Washington Post Chat Tomorrow

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Posted by: Sue -
October 22, 2007, 03:31 PM

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

J.K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling Talks Marriage, Writing and More at Open Book Tour Stop in New York City

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Posted by: Edward -
October 19, 2007, 04:59 PM

More news has come from author J. K. Rowling’s Open Book Tour stop this morning in New York City as we have received a few reports from this morning’s event. The first comes from Bloomberg which reports of a... MORE

J.K. Rowling

Photos of JKR from Open Book Tour in New York City Now Online

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Posted by: Edward -
October 19, 2007, 02:07 PM

Moments ago author J. K. Rowling wrapped up the first of two reading and book signings scheduled to take place today as part of her Open Book Tour at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The first... MORE

Contests

Wizard and Muggle Photography Contest Now Open

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Posted by: Edward -
October 17, 2007, 11:14 AM

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

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Translated "Deathly Hallows" Released in Turkey, Russian Translation to Follow

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Posted by: Edward -
October 09, 2007, 02:21 PM

Harry Potter fans in Turkey had a treat this past morning, as we told you previously, the Turkish translation of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was set to be released today, and we now have the cover... MORE

Scribbulus

October Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

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Posted by: Edward -
October 02, 2007, 08:35 PM

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

News

Wizards to Wrock the House at Terminus

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Posted by: Sue -
October 01, 2007, 12:07 PM

Get ready to wrock and roll, wizard style, as Terminus has announced a very cool musical event to kick off their Harry Potter conference next summer. Wrock Chicago, an all day wizarding rock concert, will... MORE

The Cauldron Shop

Cauldron Shop Update: Harry Potter Box Set Reminder, New Harry Potter Hair Accessories and More

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Posted by: Sue -
September 30, 2007, 04:39 PM

As we are about to start the month of October, a reminder today about some new Harry Potter products that we have in our Cauldron Shop, your one stop for all things Harry Potter.

First, a reminder the special... MORE

Scribbulus

Scribbulus Issues New Call for Papers

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Posted by: Sue -
September 29, 2007, 06:46 PM

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

Fan Events

Portus, Terminus, Accio 2008 Updates and More

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Posted by: Sue -
September 23, 2007, 12:24 PM

While we still have several months to go in 2007, many of you are planning your Harry Potter travels for 2008. As such, we have a few updates regarding the various Harry Potter conferences set for next year.

First, Portus... MORE

LeakyLounge

A Forum Birthday Bash for the Brightest Witch of Her Age

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Posted by: Sue -
September 22, 2007, 10:24 AM

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

News

Sue Upton, Head of House

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Posted by: Melissa -
September 10, 2007, 01:33 PM

The team at Terminus 2008, the Harry Potter conference happening next August in Chicago, have announced today that our own Sue Upton will serve as Head of Pampero House, one of the four houses the conference... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Fan Favorite in New Poll

Comments (22) | Average: 3.4 (253 votes)
Posted by: Sue -
September 03, 2007, 09:51 AM

The last may well be the best, as results of a new new poll indicate the final book in the Harry Potter series is the favorite among readers. With over 45,000 people selecting their favorite Harry Potter... MORE

Movies

Harry Potter Films Help UK Tourism Business

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Posted by: Sue -
August 27, 2007, 11:15 AM

Hollywood is good for business, including the tourism business in the UK. In a new report released today, locations used in many films such as the Harry Potter series are a big draw, and have led to a boost for... MORE

The Leaky Mug

Leaky Mug from Prophecy 2007 Now Online!

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Posted by: Melissa -
August 09, 2007, 01:37 PM

Our live Leaky Mug podcast (a joint show produced between MuggleCast and PotterCast) from Prophecy 2007 is now available! Join us for over an hour of Deathly Hallows discussion, pajama contests, and much more!

To... MORE

Contests

Tell a Tale of Harry Potter

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Posted by: Sue -
August 06, 2007, 08:45 AM

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

Prophecy 2007

Reminder: Registration for Prophecy 2007 Closes Tomorrow

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Posted by: Sue -
July 27, 2007, 06:46 PM

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

Contests

Reminder: JKR Open Book Tour Sweepstakes Starts Monday

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Posted by: Sue -
July 27, 2007, 10:26 AM

Previously, we told you that author J.K. Rowling would be going on tour here in the US this fall, making several appearances available for schoolchildren, with one event open to the general public. As a reminder, starting this Monday (July... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

One of "Deathly Hallows" Alternate Titles Revealed and More from Midnight Launch in London

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Posted by: Sue -
July 25, 2007, 10:23 AM

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

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Join Us and 60,000 Harry Potter Fans for the Largest Deathly Hallows Release Party in the World!

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Posted by: Leaky -
July 20, 2007, 01:53 AM

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

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Bloomsbury Updates With More on JKR "Deathly Hallows" Reading and Webchat

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Posted by: Sue -
July 18, 2007, 05:51 PM

UK Harry Potter publishers Bloomsbury have updated their website with a few more details regarding upcoming events relating to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

As we told you previously, Jo will be reading from Harry Potter and the Deathly... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Scholastic Issues Statement on "Deathly Hallows" Early Release of Books

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Posted by: Sue -
July 18, 2007, 02:45 PM

A retailer has broken their contract and released early copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to customers. Levy Home Entertainment,(with shipments made by DeepDiscount.com, a customer of that distributor) have apparently sent out copies of the book early... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Muggles Leak "Deathly Hallows" Online, Magical World Resisting

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Posted by: Sue -
July 18, 2007, 12:16 PM

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

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Sorting Now Open for "Deathly Hallows" Reading Group

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Posted by: Sue -
July 18, 2007, 11:27 AM

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

LeakyLounge

New Reading Groups Contest Now Open

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Posted by: Edward -
July 17, 2007, 11:47 PM

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 and the Deathly Hallows

Video of "Deathly Hallows" Ready for Delivery

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Posted by: Sue -
July 17, 2007, 07:17 PM

It’s getting closer everyone! The day Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released is just a few days away, and now Sky News in the UK has some tantalizing footage of the books being packed... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter Place Party, "Deathly Hallows" Reading Reminder and More

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Posted by: Sue -
July 16, 2007, 01:16 PM

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