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Winners of Question and Answer Contest Announced

Sun Feb 08 13:07:00 -0500 2009

Last month, we asked you to give us a story that answers a question about something we don't know about the world of Harry Potter for our latest contest. You delivered, and gave us a multitude of enchanting stories answering your own most pressing unanswered question. We have for you now the winners of this contest:

First Place: "Who Is Mrs. Figg?" by Jerri

<> <>Second Place: <>"Fenrir's ...

"Goblet of Fire" Sorting Opens in Lily and Stag Inn

Sat Feb 07 11:54:00 -0500 2009

The Lily and Stag Inn, hosts of our fun and intimate reading group discussions of the Harry Potter books, has opened up sorting for their upcoming reading of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Located in the Leaky Lounge, our Harry Potter reading group offers its members a unique, family-like environment where small groups can discuss all aspects of a particular Harry Potter book, and discov...

Neville's Chocolate Frog Card Contest Now Open

Sun Feb 01 12:39:00 -0500 2009

Our Contest Crew has opened up their latest contest which asks you to design a portrait for a Chocolate Frog Collectible Card of Neville Longbottom. To enter this contest, please design a Chocolate Frog Card, complete with original illustration (hand-drawn or computer generated) and a biography in 75-words or less. An example of a character biography found on a Chocolate Frog Card can be view...

Chronicles of Narnia Book Club Opens in Leaky Lounge

Sat Jan 31 21:01:00 -0500 2009

The doors of our Non-Harry Potter Book Club have opened once again today for the reading of three novels from the The Chronicles of Narnia series by author C. S. Lewis. This time around, focus in Jo's Book Nook turns to The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle books. Join in now to take part in discussions of the series, its heros, and an abundance of other topics...

Presenting...MyLeaky. Your Harry Potter.

Fri Jan 30 14:47:00 -0500 2009

All right. Let's try this again. Today, Leaky has been radically reshaped forever.

Presenting...MyLeaky. Your Harry Potter.

MyLeaky is now the largest Harry Potter social network on the Web. We have been talking about doing it for years and working on it for many long months and can hardly believe it's finally here.

Leaky has now become your central place for interacting with your Harry Pot...

Winner of Garden Gnome Tree Topper Contest Announced

Thu Jan 08 11:01:00 -0500 2009

Last month, we asked you to create a Christmas-themed gnome for our Garden Gnome Christmas Tree Topper Contest. After receiving many amazing entries, our Contest Crew has chosen the winner of this contest, along with an additional entry deserving of an honorable mention. Here now is the winner of the contest:

First Place: fw00per
<>In honor of Fred, there is really only one way to go with a garde...

Jo's Book Nook Opens Reading of Sense and Sensibility

Sat Jan 03 19:59:00 -0500 2009

It is time for a Jane Austen classic, Sense and Sensibility, to be read in Jo's Book Nook, our non-Harry Potter book club over on the Leaky Lounge forums. Opening today, our book club is open to all who wish to take part in a discussion, examination, and group reading with their fellow Lounge members. Many topics regarding the story and the author are set to be featured during this reading, s...

Happy Birthday to the Leaky Lounge

Sat Jan 03 09:36:00 -0500 2009

The Leaky Lounge, Leaky's very own forum, is turning four years old today, and to celebrate we have for you a weekend-long party full of games, scavenger hunts, and fun. The Leaky Lounge Birthday Bash and Yule Ball features a mountain of activities and games to participate in with your fellow Lounge members over in the Shrieking Shack, our packed games arcade. Be sure to join in the fun now, ...

Magical Needlework Craft-Along Now Open

Thu Jan 01 18:31:00 -0500 2009

As it now a new year and a new month, we now bring you the start of the latest Craft-Along Event over on the Leaky Lounge. This month, our always creative Crafty Witches have come up with a fun and handy event that will have you brushing up on your magical needlework. Work at your own pace, practicing stitches from a variety of needlework projects along with your fellow crafters for the Janua...

Happy New Year!

Wed Dec 31 19:07:00 -0500 2008

PotterCast 179: Best of 2008!

Wed Dec 31 17:34:00 -0500 2008

It's that time once again to take a walk down memory lane with the PotterCasters, as they reminisce about 2008 and all that this past year had to offer. The 179th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, beings with a look back at some of the biggest and favorite news stories of 2008, including the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the almost release of <>Harry Potter and the Half...

2008: A Year in Review, Leaky and the Fandom

Wed Dec 31 16:23:00 -0500 2008

Time for the second year in review report, this focusing on events and moments for us here at Leaky and the Harry Potter fandom.

JANUARY

A new year brought a new poll on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter website, and reports claimed a December 2009 opening is possible.

The Ace of Cakes met PotterCast as the Food Network star Duff joined John and Sue to talk about the very special cake he made...

January Question and Answer Contest Now Open

Wed Dec 31 07:49:00 -0500 2008

As the 2009 approaches, our Contest Crew has put together the first contest for the new year, which asks you to answer one of the unanswered questions left at the end of the Harry Potter series. The Story that Answers a Question Contest, will have you write a 750 word story which gives a plausible answer to an unanswered question from the series. This gives those interested the opportunity to...

New Holiday Issue of "The Quibbler" Now Online

Tue Dec 23 16:04:00 -0500 2008

Just in time for the holidays, we can now present to you the latest issue of The Quibbler, full of “all the news you won’t find anywhere else." This Christmas themed issue of The Quibbler is now available for download and features holiday cheer and enjoyment for your reading pleasure. The suffering of the spruce tree is the cover story in this issue, with an exclusive report on efforts being ...

Programmers Wanted!

Sun Dec 14 17:18:00 -0500 2008

Hey: Leaky is on the lookout for some new programmers. As Leaky continues to grow and become more complex, we have to offer our resident geniuses, Nick Poulden and Alex Robbin, some help, and we're hoping some of you are interested.

If you'd like to get some great hands-on experience programming for a large audience, and have some experience in web development, we'd love to hear from you. As we...