Leaky News Archives for Fans
Launching the IContest in our Image Galleries
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
Voting Now Open on Semi-Finalists in Amazon "Beedle the Bard" Contest
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 2009: Forums Now Open!
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
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
Harry Potter Theme Park Construction Continues with Hogsmeade and 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
Report: Shrieking Shack Due at Harry Potter Theme Park and More
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
"Twilight" Author Stephenie Meyer Talks J. K. Rowling
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
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
Amazon Contest: Win a Trip to London and Read "The Tales of Beedle the Bard"
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
Harry Potter Actors to Attend Florida SuperCon
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
Accio 2008 to Auction Set of Signed Harry Potter Novels
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
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
Terminus Updates: Key Note Speaker Tickets Available to Public, 25th Wizard Wrock Band Announced and More
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
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
Report: Auditions to Begin for Characters at Harry Potter Theme Park
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
College Quidditch Gains Media Coverage (Updated)
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
CNN Features Harry Potter in Academia
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
Lexicon Trial Updates and Important Announcement about Floo Network
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
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
Tick Tock, PotterPuppetPals Top at YouTube Awards
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
Cheryl Klein, Tamora Pierce to Speak at Terminus
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
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
Programming Schedule for Accio 2008 Announced
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
Jim Dale to Speak at Portus 2008
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
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
Wrockstock 2008 Registration Opens
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 Facebook and LiveJournals Now Available
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
Presenting...LeakyCon 2009!
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
Harry Potter Conferences Updates: New Wizard Rock Contest, Sectus 09 Canceled and More
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
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
Terminus Programming Deadline Extended
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
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
Harry Potter 2008 Conferences Updates: Terminus, Convention Alley, Portus and More
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
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park to Open December, 2009?
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
JKR/WB File Full Request for Injunction (Part 2)
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
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
Poll for Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park Now Working
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
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
Cauldron Shop Update: New Solemnly Swear Mugs
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
Luke, I am Not Harry's Father
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,
Abe Books Auctions Signed "Deathly Hallows" for Charity
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
"Lord of the Rings" Tops "Harry Potter" in New Book to Film Poll
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
MTV Picks Top Ten List of Wizard Rock Bands
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
Sectus Announces New UK Harry Potter Conference for 2009
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
Construction Begins on "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" In Florida
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
A League of their Own: Quidditch and US Colleges
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
(Updated)"Good Morning America" to Preview "Beedle the Bard"
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
Report from OotP Train Exhibit in Switzerland
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
Portus Announces Snapefest and Registration Discount
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
Fanfic and False Press - The Real Story on James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing
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 125: "Conference Call"
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 Alert: Halloween and Holiday Plans Afoot for Harry Potter Theme Park?
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
Followup: More on "Elders' Crossing" Hoax
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
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
A Call to Dumbledore's Army of the Real World to Help in Darfur
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
The Magical Effect of Harry Potter and Education
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
Harry Potter Lexicon Makes Statement Regarding Suit
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
Registration Opens for Accio 2008
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
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
"Deathly Hallows" Released In Germany, France
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
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
J. K. Rowling Talks Marriage, Writing and More at Open Book Tour Stop in New York City
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
Photos of JKR from Open Book Tour in New York City Now Online
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
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
Translated "Deathly Hallows" Released in Turkey, Russian Translation to Follow
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
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
Wizards to Wrock the House at Terminus
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
Cauldron Shop Update: Harry Potter Box Set Reminder, New Harry Potter Hair Accessories and More
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 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
Portus, Terminus, Accio 2008 Updates and More
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
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
Sue Upton, Head of House
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" Fan Favorite in New Poll
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
Harry Potter Films Help UK Tourism Business
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
Leaky Mug from Prophecy 2007 Now Online!
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
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
Reminder: JKR Open Book Tour Sweepstakes Starts Monday
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
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
Bloomsbury Updates With More on JKR "Deathly Hallows" Reading and Webchat
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
Scholastic Issues Statement on "Deathly Hallows" Early Release of Books
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
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
Video of "Deathly Hallows" Ready for Delivery
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 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