LeakyCon is coming and we are not yet done with announcements and surprises: We’re thrilled to announce a PotterCast first today: Wizard rock band Ministry of Magic is set to appear on and perform at the LeakyCon 09 PotterCast (which is Saturday morning the 22nd and free with a conference registration). The band will be …read more!

In two weeks, the first ever HP screenwriter-fan chat will be taking place at LeakyCon 2009 in Boston, MA. Today, we’re asking you to take part, even if you can’t go to the conference. We’re taking your questions ahead of time: leave a question for Michael Goldenberg, scriptwriter of Harry Potter and the Order of …read more!

With LeakyCon just a week and a half away (and registration to close soon – did you get your ticket?) we’ve got two special songs written in honor of the occasion: First, second, a Harry Potter song by Hank Green, released in honor of the occasion, “Dead Boy’s Girlfriend.” Second, by Swish and Flick and …read more!

We are less than TWO WEEKS from LeakyCon 2009, and things are getting even more exciting. We’ll have another big announcement for you soon. In the meantime, here’s the schedule of events, so those of you registered can start getting your schedules in order: Thursday Friday Morning Friday Afternoon and Evening Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon …read more!

Last month, our Crafty Witches brought you their April Craft-Along Contest which asked you to create a Harry Potter themed egg out of the crafting material of your choice. After receiving many wonderful and creative entries, the winners of the Enchanted Eggs Contest are ready to be announced. They are: 1st Place – Death Eater …read more!

Two of our Book Clubs hosted over on the Leaky Lounge forums have opened up readings of two new books starting today. First up, our Harry Potter Book Club has now started their reading of the forth novel in author J. K. Rowling’s series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Secondly, Jo’s Book Nook, …read more!

For the month of May, the newest edition of The Quibbler, which contains “all the news you won’t find anywhere else,” takes a slightly different tone and honors those in the Harry Potter story that have fallen. This issue takes you behind the veil as we come upon the eleventh anniversary of the Battle of …read more!

LeakyCon 2009 is around the corner, so here is a sneak preview of that special one-of-a-kind collection of Harry Potter books, donated by Scholastic and signed by J.K. Rowling, that one lucky LeakyCon registrant will win. Here are some pics (you can see them all in our galleries (they are heavily watermarked for security): The …read more!

The third keynote for LeakyCon 2009 (registration here) completes our program in every way: The first keynote we announced (Nosh with Nerdfighters) is all about Harry Potter and community; the second (Q&A with Michael Goldenberg) shines a spotlight on the Harry Potter films and their chief challenge, adaptation; our third is a literary panel that’s …read more!

Only 27 days until LeakyCon 2009 (registration is here), and today we have the first of many highlights! Today’s feature is Frak’s Fun Sized Art Factory! At this special one-of-a-kind workshop, Leaky’s main illustrator, professional art teacher and PotterCast co-host Frak will offer easy-to-follow steps and guide you through the process of bringing your vision …read more!