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Dance the Night Away, Leaky Con and Wizard Wrock Style at Terminus

Sat Jul 12 03:51:00 -0400 2008

Let’s shake the rafters at Terminus, Leaky Con and Wizard Rock style, as we are thrilled to announce a very special dance party to be held next month. Hosted by DJ Paul DeGeorge (of Harry and the Potters), this dance party will take place the weekend of the Terminus 2008 convention in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, August 8th. Held at Reggie

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Second Issue of The Quibbler Now Online

Fri Jul 11 16:40:00 -0400 2008

The second edition of The Quibbler, our new magazine which prints “all the news you won’t find anywhere else,” is hot off the presses and ready to be viewed. This brand new issue can be read right here. A small diagram of the controls which show how to navigate the issue is also available via this link. This edition contains an expose on the phenomenon that is wizard rock, a fresh batch of l...

Harry Potter Prequel Contest Now Open

Wed Jul 09 02:59:00 -0400 2008

For this month of July, our Contest Crew has launched their latest venture which takes a leaf from Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s book in inviting you to write your own Harry Potter prequel. As we reported back in June, Jo Rowling penned an 800-word prequel featuring the characters of James Potter and Sirius Black prior to the events depicted in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” for...

Watch "Sorcerer's Stone" Film Along with our Corner Booth Chat Today

Sat Jul 05 11:09:00 -0400 2008

Starting at 1 pm EST today, our Corner Booth text chat will be hosting a special movie day with the viewing of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Join along with your fellow chatters in watching Harry’s first year at Hogwarts and have the opportunity to provide your very own text commentary of the film as you watch. Our Corner Booth is hosting this event in correlation with our Reading ...

July Craft Along Now Open

Tue Jul 01 16:27:00 -0400 2008

As it is now July 1st, the July Craft Along Event we previously announced has now commenced. Join our Crafty Witches and friends in crafting these splendid Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelets in your desired House colors. More information can be found here, as well as on the Crafting Corner of our Leaky Lounge forum.

Second Part of Leaky's Riddle Contest to Begin

Mon Jun 30 21:33:00 -0400 2008

The second part of our previously announced Riddle Contest is now set to being on Tuesday, July 1st, with the posting of the first of ten riddles to be solved for this contest. Now that all submissions sent during the first leg of this contest have been collected, riddles will be posted in the Leaky Lounge’s Contest Corner every Tuesday and Friday during July for you to solve. Once the riddle...

Come Celebrate the Chamber of Chat's Three Year Anniversary

Sat Jun 28 03:30:00 -0400 2008

The Chamber of Chat, Leaky’s premiere interactive 3D chat world, is celebrating its third anniversary this Saturday. To mark this event, our Chamber of Chat staff has festivities of fun and good cheer on the schedule to celebrate this occasion. The event begins this Saturday at 7 am EST with opening ceremonies followed by a day full of games including: Harry Potter Trivia and Pictionary, alon...

Craft Yourself a Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelet

Mon Jun 16 19:50:00 -0400 2008

It is time once again to pull out those crafting wands for Leaky’s own Crafty Witches are gearing up for our next Craft Along Event. Starting on July 1st, we invite you to join us in crafting your very own Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelet in the House colors of your choice. This circle of Hogwarts friendship and House pride is easy and fun to make with the whole family. More information on...

Reading of "The Hobbit" Begins Today in Jo's Book Nook on Leaky Lounge

Sun Jun 15 02:09:00 -0400 2008

The reading of the next novel in our non-Harry Potter book club has started today on our very own Leaky Lounge forum. Jo’s Book Nook is currently sitting down to read and discuss the J. R. R. Tolkien classic: The Hobbit. Members of the Lounge are invited to join the discussion which will examine the tale of BIlbo Baggins’ journey through dark and oftentimes dangerous places. Those interested...

Debut Quibbler Edition Hits the Stands!

Fri Jun 13 16:14:00 -0400 2008

On this freaky Friday we bring you a The Quibbler, a magazine full of “all the news you won’t find anywhere else”! You can read it right here (and if you need directions on how to navigate the document, click here). The first edition, here just in time to celebrate Friday 13th, is right here!

This magazine has been written by Leaky staffers and was the brainchild of our forum mod, Rudius Hagrid

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Harry Potter Conference Updates: Terminus, Portus, Accio 2008 and Convention Alley News

Mon Jun 09 21:52:00 -0400 2008

Now that June is here, time is quickly approaching for a host of Harry Potter conferences set for this summer. Here is the latest from the upcoming events in the nearing days ahead.

Convention Alley: Due to begin next week on June 19, Convention Alley now has Day Passes and individual Keynote tickets available for purchase. If you will be attending the convention at the University of Ottawa in

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Winner of the Remember the Magic Contest Announced

Sat Jun 07 14:59:00 -0400 2008

Previously, we announced the Remember the Magic Contest which asked you to write a vignette of the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings Harry encounters the first time walking through Diagon Alley. After receiving many splendid entries, the winner of this contest has been chosen and is ready to be announced. Congratulations go to Gwynog’s Rabbit who received first place for writing the follow...

Winners of Salute to the Fallen Heroes Contest Announced

Wed Jun 04 15:23:00 -0400 2008

All the entries have been received in last month’s Salute to Fallen Hero Contest and the winners have been chosen. In this contest, we asked you to write a eulogy of up to 50 words about the Harry Potter character of your choice. After judging the many wonderful entries, our Contest Crew has chosen the following winners along with two honorable mentions:

First Place: Severus Snape – MistyH

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Riddle Me This With New Two-Part Leaky Contest

Mon Jun 02 00:23:00 -0400 2008

Our Leaky Contest Crew has launched a new two-part contest which will span the months of June and July. This contest will stretch your mind and test your wits as we ask for Harry Potter related riddles for you to solve. Part One begins today with a call for riddles which relate to a person, place or thing found in the Harry Potter books. Submissions must be received by June 22nd, at which ti...

Jo's Book Nook Opens Reading of "The Subtle Knife" on Leaky Lounge

Mon May 19 04:36:00 -0400 2008

Our Leaky Lounge is buzzing once again as the start of the latest book club reading has just begun in the Jo’s Book Nook forums. Our Non-Harry Potter Book Club will be reading “The Subtle Knife” by Philip Pullman, the second book in the His Dark Materials Trilogy. Discussions on this book are open to all Leaky Lounge members who wish to join in and talk about the novel with their fellow reade...