Heidi’s been nice enough to keep us posted on what’s going on at Nimbus. First off, Nimbus was featured on CNN News this morning! Also, banners made by Gena Priest went for over $1100 and a bidding war ensued over the padfoot banners – in the end one went for $420 and the artist agreed …read more!

Constantine Pleshakov, a freelance writer living in Moscow and a former member of the Russian Academy of Science, comments on what is wrong – and right – about Harry Potter.

Check out this latest article on Nimbus 2003. Thanks to Maureen for the link!

At least this weekend, they do – check out another article on Nimbus 2003.

Thanks to all of you who answered our call for a transcript of the J.K. Rowling Dateline Interview. We recieved about 20 different copies and have edited them all down to what we think is the correct one. It appears in this reworked version we have several new bits of canon missed in the first …read more!

The National Conservative Weekly weighs in on what’s wrong with Harry.

Nimbus 2003 is officially in session. For updates throughout the weekend, visit the convention’s Live Journal, which will have pictures and reports. I’ll update briefly once or twice while I’m down there if I can; I’ll be attending the FictionAlley birthday party tomorrow night and several panels on Saturday (though I’m not sure which ones …read more!

Thanks Jennifer: Dame Maggie Smith (aka Professor McGonagall) has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her work on My House in Umbria, which is up for several other awards.

Nickelodeon received birthday wishes from Daniel, Emma and Rupert this year. Thanks, Charlie!

Thomas Pardee, one of the lucky winners of Scholastic’s essay contest, spent a few moments chatting with USA Today and Harry Potter fans. Thanks for the tip, Thomas!