Thanks to a fundraising walkathon on Honolulu, students at Waipahu Elementary School no longer have to borrow each other’s Potter books. The students at Waipahu High School raised over $1,400 for their younger counterpart’s library by strapping on their walking shoes – 50 student, forming “The League of Extraordinary Freshmen,” paired up with a fourth, …read more!

A psychologist from Edmonton, Canada, says that young students who are “angry, depressed or over-anxious about tests, sports championships or life in school hallways could use a little bit of Harry Potter therapy by envisioning an imaginary Hermione, Dumbledore or Hagrid coaxing them on.” “Harry Potter is all about bravery and courage and wisdom,” said …read more!

Steve Vander Ark of the Lexicon, who also updates the main page of the Floo Network has asked us to pass along the message that this week’s update is a bit behind schedule, as his computer is a bit crashed. Good thing for backups! He should have it up and going soon.

Japanese fan Akichoro has taken pictures of the new Japanese official HP goods shop called “Harry Potter Collection – World of Books” in Yokohama city, Japan. The full report includes shots of PoA props on display, including the Firebolt, Trelawney’s crystal ball, and one of the purple squishy sleeping bags from PoA! Check it out: …read more!

CBBC has a brief bit of news (and a photo!) from the Krum tryouts, which drew hundreds of Bulgarian hopefuls. Ananova reports that hopeful Krums who skipped school to attend the tryouts will not be punished for doing so. (I have a feeling Snape would have felt differently)

The BBC reports that JK Rowling will be part of a group of women visiting Buckingham Palace to celebrate working women and mothers. Thank you, Pete!

Novinite.com reports that 200 Bulgarians will audition for the role of Viktor Krum. Perfect English is not required since Krum is a man of few words, however, casting directors are looking for a, “film face”.

Some of you oldbies may remember the Letter Box project from last spring, where hundreds of (mostly older teen and adult) fans sent letters to JK Rowling in a gorgeous box, all through the organizational work of Ali Wildgoose. Today, the text of JKR’s letter to all of us whose letters were in that box …read more!

Mugglenet has posted higher res captures of the TV spot from last night – thanks Diane for the alert!

Much thanks to reader Andrew at The Potter Profile for sending us this – click below! Candice: Now let’s go over to England to see what they think of the Superbowl–Brent: I need a timeout here Candice. In England, when they say ‘Football’, they’re really talking about ‘Soccer’. These guys won’t even know what we’re …read more!