"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Reading Group Sorting Begins on Lounge

The Lily and Stag Inn have opened their doors once again for all wishing to join the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” reading groups. Our forum, the Leaky Lounge, is hosting this fun group reading of the sixth Harry Potter book which will kick off on January 4th. Sorting is now open for all Lounge members; those wishing to participate, can enter the Inn and get sorteContinued...

Entertainment Weekly Names Leaky "Essential Fan Site" and "Best of the Web"

Entertainment Weekly has placed Leaky as #2 (and the only HP site named) on its 25 Essential Fan Sites (online version) and Best of the Web lists (print version – thanks Cindy for the scan!). The article points out our Harry Potter podcast, PotterCast; our Scribbulus essays; Chamber of Chat, and our Harry Potter crafts section. As to “Why it’s Essential”: “Its accuracy and thoroughnessContinued...

Cauldron Shop Update: New Solemnly Swear Mugs

Just in time for last minute holiday gift-giving the Cauldron Shop has a fun new mug in stock. Using the famous lines from the Marauders in "Prisoner of Azkaban," and based on an idea from one of TLC's readers, this is a new thermal mug when filled with a hot drink turns from "I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good" to "Mischief Managed" and it also turns from black to white. The sa

Live PotterCast Coming to Terminus, August 2008

Chicago surely is turning into our kind of town as we are thrilled to announce that PotterCast will be broadcasting at Terminus. PotterCast, the official podcast of The Leaky Cauldron, is to be part of a special Artists and Authors Night to be held at the Harry Potter conference on Saturday, August 9, 2008. Open to all conference attendees, our live podcast at 7pm is just one of many eContinued...

HP Alliance Podcast on Darfur Fast and More

Previously, we reported on a call to action for the Harry Potter community to respond to the crisis in Darfur. The truly horrific plight involving the mothers of Darfur has touched us, and we at Leaky, MuggleNet, the Wizarding Rock community are joining with the HP Alliance in trying to help with this situation. Andrew Slack of HP Alliance let us know about a special podcast they creat

December Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

The latest issue of our premier essay project, Scribbulus, has now been published containing five new essays for your reading pleasure. Included within the pages of our 21st issue, are four looks behind the half-moon spectacles of long-time Hogwarts Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, along with an exploration of this wizard’s wand. This issue begins with an essay which compares the beloveContinued...

Jingle Spells Completely SOLD OUT

WELL. That went quickly.

Jingle Spells, the wizard rock Christmas album that was Leaky's sixth Get a Clue fundraiser and an outstanding compilation of Harry-themed holiday music, is now COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.

What does this mean? It means that in the past six weeks you have all raised...more than $30,000 for Book Aid International. It means you will have had a hand in buying something

Wizard and Muggle Photography Contest Winners Announced

Last month our contest crew brought you their latest contest, to see who could dress most creatively as a wizard ‘blending’ into Muggle society. You sent in your most creative and hilarious images of wizards taking to the streets, interacting with non-magic folk, and showing off their Muggle dressing skills. Our contest staff has handed in the results, and we can now announce the winContinued...

Potter Year in Summary Contest Now Open

As 2007 draws to a close, the time comes to take a look back at the many events that have happened this past year in the fandom. Our wonderful contest crew has a new contest to announce that lets you share with others your memories and experiences in the artistic medium of your choice. The Potter Year in Summary Contest lets you utilize video, art, or creative writing to recap your mContinued...

Harry Potter Lexicon Makes Statement Regarding Suit

Steve Vander Ark of the Harry Potter Lexicon has added a statement about the recent lawsuit, as well as a link to a page on RDR with information on and the ability to order the book, on the Harry Potter Lexicon. Text is below. You can read about the filed lawsuit and J.K. Rowling’s statements here, and statements from WB and RDR here.

The statement is:

Dear Friends,

I would like to thank

Twentieth Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

This month Scribbulus, Leaky’s premier essay project, has five new essays for your reading pleasure. Three address our November essay call “Changing Concepts of Characters.” In the first of these essays, writer Mosaic reflects on Neville Longbottom’s selfless bravery and how it affected the ending of “Deathly Hallows” in “More Than Revenge”. In “Proven Wrong,” RavenPuff tells us how

Haunted Happenings Hit Leaky Lounge

It’s a spooky, kooky kind of day on the Leaky Lounge, the official forum of the Leaky Cauldron as we celebrate Halloween, Potter Style. Summon your inner Gryffindor, and with your bravery, prepare to meet all sorts of spooky fun and games for our Haunted Happenings event today. The Deathly Hallows Haunted Happenings has now opened, with a very cool scavenger hunt set to begin shortly.

Movie Night In the Corner Booth

Get your popcorn, jumbo cola, and Milk Duds at the ready! The Corner Booth is hosting the first of four Harry Potter movie nights beginning Friday, October 26th at 8 p.m. EST. Starting with the classic “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” join your fellow Corner Booth movie-goers who will watch the film together providing a text-style “film commentary” relating their favorite mom

Tricks and Treats on the Leaky Lounge

Our Leaky Lounge is setting up for a Halloween none will soon forget as they have begun to hide little tricks and treats throughout the Lounge. Be sure to search high and low on the forums as the goodies left by our Mods will change constantly in the lead up to next weekend’s event! Check out our Lounge now and get an early start with your Halloween festivities with the…

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Melissa Anelli to appear on MSNBC This Afternoon, Washington Post Chat Tomorrow

Since the revelation regarding Dumbledore over the weekend, the media interest in the story has been high. It continues today as MSNBC has asked our own Melissa Anelli to be a guest on the cable network to discuss the reaction by Harry Potter fans to this news. Melissa will be on very shortly at 3:40pm and again at 4:40pm (Est) Anyone who can capture the video please send it in!UPDATE