Sirius Black would have been celebrating his 58th birthday today had he not been killed by his evil, deranged cousin Bellatrix.  Sirius was certainly the ‘black sheep’ of the Black family, having rejected their bigoted pureblood ideology as well as their Hogwarts house. For a character of whom we see so little, with only brief appearances …read more!

For Potter fans in the Pacific Northwest who aren’t able to make it to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter anytime soon, fear not. A replica of the iconic magical street from your favorite series, Diagon Alley, has apparated to a Seattle-area driveway. Father extraordinaire, Jonathan Chambers, a tech wizard with a talent for art, …read more!

We’re excited to announced that LeakyCon 2018 will be held at The Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas, from Friday August 10th to Sunday August 12th 2018! LeakyCon 2017 in Dublin was absolutely magical, featuring panels with familiar faces from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts, brilliant discussions on the books, films, fan projects and much more. It …read more!

This weekend, Leaky visited MCM London Comic Con to hear from David Bradley (Filch) and Warwick Davis (Griphook / Flitwick) on their upcoming projects, and sample a few of the stands and experiences on offer at the convention in the meantime. Comic cons are always huge, but MCM London was a completely new level for me. …read more!

Be on the lookout for a heavy upswing in owl activity, Potter fans. The owl post will now run intercontinental! Pottermore announced yesterday that it will now deliver pieces from its exclusive Art Collection to the U.S.–and just in time for the holidays. There are forty works of art to choose from, including a broad …read more!

Most fans are familiar with the year-round magic of the Harry Potter series; each book beginning in summer and carrying through the school term to the following spring. Many know which seasons some of the wizarding events occur; Harry’s first Hogwarts letter arrives in July and the Yule Ball takes place at Christmas. Some aficionados …read more!

The big Cursed Child news keeps rolling out! Last week Leaky covered the exciting announcement that after becoming established on Broadway in the new year, the production will head to Melbourne, Australia in 2019. Now it seems 2018 will not only bring stage magic to the Great White Way, but also charm listeners at home …read more!

It’s time to wish a Happy Birthday to one of our favorite Harry Potter mothers–Molly Weasley! If we could whip out our wands and knit her a new “M” sweater perfect for sipping tea by the fireside on chilly autumn nights when she’s trying not to stare at the wizarding clock because her boys have …read more!

Last night, BBC Two’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic aired in the U.K., and gave us a deeper look into The British Library’s exhibition on the magic at the heart of J.K. Rowling’s beloved series. There’s still no news on when this documentary will be made available elsewhere, so for those who missed it, …read more!

Since the announcement that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them would not be a stand-alone film but the first entry in a series of five, the fandom plunged into a frenzy of speculation over everything from plot possibilities to film titles. With little to go on initially and no reveal on the horizon, media …read more!