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Harry Potter Novels Make USA Today List of Top Books of the 2000s

Dec 24, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Books

Novels from the Harry Potter series by author J. K. Rowling have been included in six of the ten spots on USA Today’s list of the Top Ten Books of the 2000s. Miss Rowling’s novels placed along side the popular Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer and the Dan Brown novel The Da Vinci Code on …read more!

Winners of Arthur’s Perfect Gift Contest Announced

Dec 24, 2009

Posted by: John Admin

Contests

(Hi guys, Melissa here: Just a quick note that we hope you’ll join us in welcoming Rosi Halse, our newest News Editor, as she makes her first post on Leaky. Rosi is a longtime Leaky reader, prominent vlogger, university student and longtime Harry Potter fan. We are thrilled to have her and hope you are …read more!

Oxford University Rename College Common Room “Gryffindor”

Dec 24, 2009

Posted by: John Admin

Books

In a fun nod to the house from the Harry Potter series, The Telegraph reports that students at Oxford University’s Magdalen College have changed the name of their Junior Common Room to Gryffindor House. The article, which can be read at this link, suggests more Harry Potter related name changes are to follow if students …read more!

Dangerous Wands: There are some problems you can’t fix with a Reparo Charm

Dec 24, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Humor

So many of you e-mailed this we had to post what is undoubtedly one of the funniest HP parodies in an age: Hermione Granger does good in the wizarding ‘hood!style=”padding:5px 0; text-align:center; width:400px;”>See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor. (Parents: There is one PG-13-level word in here and it starts with B. Happy …read more!

December Issue of the Quibbler Now Online

Dec 24, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Leaky

Just in time for the holidays, an early present has arrived in the form of the December issue of The Quibbler, Leaky’s publication that contains “all the news you won’t find anywhere else.” This issue is packed with news regarding the plight of Christmas Elves around the globe. An investigative report explores the current situation …read more!

Looking for a few good programmers

Dec 23, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Leaky

Hello all! Leaky is looking for some help in the programming department. If you’d like to build your portfolio with work on a major web site, and especially if you have experience with or would like to learn Ruby on Rails, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you very much!

New Photos from Wizarding World of Harry Potter Construction at Universal Orlando

Dec 23, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Movies

There are a series of new construction photos from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios, Orlando from Orlando United and OrlandoParkNews online today. First, Orlando United has a series of high res shots showcasing up close views of the many towers, turrets, and buildings that comprise the Hogwarts castle; the fine …read more!

Telegraph: J. K. Rowling Bestselling Author of the Decade

Dec 23, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

The Telegraph has ranked Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling in the number one spot of their list compiling the top 100 bestselling authors of the decade. With over twenty-nine million copies sold, Miss Rowling’s novels beat out books by such other authors as Dan Brown, John Grisham, J. R. R. Tolkien, William Shakespeare, and …read more!

Reading of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying with Dan Radcliffe Takes Place in NYC

Dec 22, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Radcliffe

BroadwayWorld.com has a report online from a private reading of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” featuring actor Dan Radclliffe (Harry Potter) in New York yesterday. As readers will recall, rumors first surfaced of Mr. Radcliffe’s involvement in this reading via a report in Variety Magazine last October. Today, the report, available to …read more!

Emma Watson Launches Official Christmas Site

Dec 22, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Watson

Emma Watson has just launched a Christmas microsite, where she has recorded a video message for her fans where she discusses being back on set after returning from her first semester at Brown University. She has also included new pictures, links to music she’ll be listening this holiday season, and message area where you can …read more!



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