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Magical Milestones: Celebrating J.K. Rowling & Harry Potter’s Birthdays!

Jul 31, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Today marks the birthdays of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, and to celebrate we’re bringing you a magical timeline of milestone events in the history of Harry Potter, all the way from 1996 to 2018. Throughout the timeline you’ll find interviews with J.K. Rowling, book releases, film premieres, the days we found out Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts …read more!

December Contest: Wizarding Holiday Story

Dec 02, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

This month our contest is challenging you to share your favorite Wizarding Holiday story. To enter the contest write a 750 word (or less) story that answers this question: what holiday stories and beloved characters do wizard children grow up loving and asking to hear over and over again? Because of the holiday season the …read more!

September Contest Winners

Oct 10, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

We’re pleased to announce the winners of our September contest, which was to write an entry as a King’s Cross station guard. First place went to Winnie Weasley! Second place went to ZonkoLtd, third place to KATANDCON, and our honorable mentions are Chris B. and H. T. You can see all our winning entries here. …read more!

October Contest: Fear Origin

Oct 01, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

Our contest for the month of October is inspired by approaching chill in the air that can only mean a frightful Halloween is approaching. We’d like to take a closer look at some character fears and their origins. Your task is to exercise your reporter skills by interviewing any character from the Harry Potter Series, …read more!

September Contest: King’s Cross Guard Journal

Sep 02, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

For this month’s contest we’re asking you to write a journal entry as a King’s Cross guard beginning with the line, “Strange things are happening at King’s Cross Station…” Naturally, the journal entry is dated September 1st. When writing the entry be sure to mention any strange occurrences, people, or creatures spotted on that day …read more!

Read the July Quibbler

Aug 16, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

A thousand apologies for the delay, but the July 31st issue of The Quibbler is online and features news on an all Animagi event and of a troll attack at the San Diego Comic-Con.You can read The Quibbler here or as a zip file here. Peruse the Quibbler’s archives here.

2012 Two Part Riddles Contest

Jul 05, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

It’s time for our fifth annual two part riddles contest. The rules have been slightly updated since last year so be sure to read carefully.Part One will occur during the month of July. You are invited to submit a canon correct riddle that relates to a person, place or thing found in the Harry Potter …read more!

June Contest: Hogwarts Yearbook

Jun 18, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

In this month’s contest we’re asking you to design a page of the Hogwarts yearbook. You can make a page devoted to a particular Hogwarts House, to a favorite subject, an extracurricular activity (Quidditch, anyone?), or even a “Most likely to…” page featuring the “Cutest Couple”, the “Class Clown”, most likely “to be minister of …read more!

June Issue of The Quibbler Now Available

Jun 15, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

Alas, due to some unfortunate erumpent explosions destroying part of the printing press the staff at The Quibbler hasn’t been able to write for some time. But now Leaky’s publication for “all the news you won’t find anywhere else” is out at last! You can download the issue as a PDF here. Enjoy!

May Contest: Wizard Pen Pal

May 02, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

For May’s contest, we’re asking you be a pen pal to a Hogwarts student and write a 500 word letter about your experiences as a student of another wizarding school. As always points will be given for creativity, content, and cannon correctness. Be sure to include the name of your school, it’s general location, and …read more!



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