Many of you are already familiar with Rowling’s charity, Lumos, committed to deinstitutionalizing orphanages and bringing those children into much-needed and desired homes. She posted a special message on the site calling for the continued partnership of supporters and fans. She says: “Lumos is working to change the lives of these children every single day. …read more!

The Quarry Theatre in Bedford will be bringing J.K. Rowling’s ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ to life in a stage adaptation. Three of the five tales from the book are to be recreated for the performance. The only story definitively announced to be included is ‘The Fountain of Fair Fortune,’ but hints were given …read more!

In order to stop our minds being penetrated for the latest topics and wizarding world gossip, it is necessary for every member of Leaky to be a successful Occlumens. However, we aren’t the only ones it seems. Following on from J.K. Rowling’s revelations concerning the houses of certain Fantastic Beasts characters, one fan on Twitter …read more!

After twenty-six days in theatres, Fantastic Beasts crossed the $200 million milestone, and is on its way to gaining over $225 million domestically. Globally, the film has gained $684 million, which is a huge achievement. 70.8% of its box office earnings are coming from overseas. These are lower-than-average earnings compared to the Harry Potter series, but to some extent …read more!

It seems that Newt Scamander isn’t the only one letting things loose lately. Thanks to a slip up from IMDB (who have now corrected the premature error), Potterheads have finally been given a brief plot summary of the wizarding sequel. According to the film website, Newt Scamander, having been back home in Britain for two years …read more!

A beautifully bound copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard handwritten and illustrated by JK Rowling was auctioned on December 13th by Sotheby’s. Bound in leather and inset with semi-precious stones and a silver skull, the storybook was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder for £ 368,750 (468,383 USD). Sotheby’s stated in its review of the “English Literature, …read more!

J.K. Rowling took to Twitter today looking fantastic and festive for the holidays. (She changed her profile picture and cover photo!) As usual, fans hung on her every tweet, awaiting new and exciting reveals. This new series did not disappoint! Rowling confirmed the houses of our favorite Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them characters. …read more!

Ever since audiences laid eyes on Newt Scamander’s photograph of a mysterious woman bearing the infamous name of Lestrange, speculation has been widespread. (And, no, she is not Bellatrix Lestrange’s mother, as suggested here. Bellatrix hails from the family of Black. She married into the Lestrange family.) But what is more interesting than what we …read more!

A copy of the companion book Tales of Beedle the Bard (featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and written by author J.K. Rowling) will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on December 13th. This is one of the six copies handwritten and illustrated by JKR to be gifted to those who helped Harry become a reality. This copy …read more!

Co-op Funeralcare recently conducted a survey asking people around the United Kingdom to whom they believed were the most inspiring British public figures.  According to Herald Scotland, J.K. Rowling and Julie Walters made the top ten, along with Her Majesty the Queen, Helen Mirren, Rod Stewart, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Hawking, Mary Berry, Carol Vorderman and finally Sir David …read more!