The Leaky Cauldron - Humor

Muggles Post Photo of Giant Squid on Google Earth, Devils Snare Found in Garden

Wed Aug 26 07:59:00 -0400 2009

The Muggles have done it again! STV reports today that a search of Google Earth photos has revealed what they are calling a possible sighting of the elusive Loch Ness Monster, otherwise known as the Giant Squid in Lake Hogwarts ;)

Also, apparently pranksters from Hogwarts may well earn the wrath of Herbology Professor Sprout as the Daily Mail reports that a dangerous Devils Snare has been found...

Who Cast the Owl Crop Circle Spell?

Mon Aug 17 10:12:00 -0400 2009

There is a rather offbeat yet fun Harry Potter reference in the news today as there is a report that a giant owl crop-circle has appeared in a field in England as a tribute to the late pet of Harry, Hedwig. The Telegraph reports that a new series of mysterious crop-circles (patterns cut in farmers fields) have appeared this summer in fields in Wiltshire, the<> most recent being this 400 foot patt...

MTV: Quidditch is Bringer of Glory, Destroyer of Friendships

Thu Jun 25 10:01:00 -0400 2009

A we witches and wizards know, Quidditch is a tough sport and is not for, errr, wimps or mere Muggles. Check out this very cool and fun video from MTV on how we Harry Potter fans take Quidditch to heart to help celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Enjoy!

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...

Tick Tock, PotterPuppetPals Top at YouTube Awards

Sat Mar 22 13:08:00 -0400 2008

Snape, Snape, Severus Snape has people singing along, and singing praises as the popular Potter Puppet Pals video was named a winner at the recent YouTube Awards. The video was a winner for “Best Comedy” as the awards acknowledge the best user -created videos of the year. The video features puppets of Harry Potter characters singing (including the always melodious Professor Severus Snape) in “T...

Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger Named Among EW's Favorite Fictional Lovers

Thu Feb 14 17:03:00 -0500 2008

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Entertainment Weekly has released a list of Pop Culture’s Best Couples, a ranking of 26 of our favorite true (fictional) lovers. The fictional pairing of characters Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series are included on the list. Along side such iconic fictional couples as Superman and Lois Lane, from the Superman comics; Ricky and Lucy ...

Jingle Spells on iTunes, Amazon

Sun Dec 23 19:45:00 -0500 2007

Jingle Spells, this year’s Get a Clue charity item which has raised MORE THAN $30,000 FOR BOOK AID (we’re a little excited by that, can you tell?) is now available on iTunes and Amazon.com, for digital download. It will remain available there forevermore, so if you didn’t manage to get a copy, shuffle on over and grab it now to enjoy the holiday tunes before year’s end. All profits will still b...

Gringotts and Lucius Malfoy Worth Billions Says Muggle Magazine Forbes

Sun Dec 16 23:17:00 -0500 2007

Forbes has now published their annual list of the wealthiest fictional characters, and coming in at number 14 is a Wizard of wealth and taste: Lucius Malfoy. In this very funny (and spoiler filled) writeup which you can read below, the dashing Death Eater with a wealth of 1.6 billion, has apparently been wreaking havoc with the Wizard Stock Exchange this year. Shocking, we know. ;)

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The End of Harry Potter, Served on a Slate

Thu Jun 14 22:01:00 -0400 2007

Will the final chapter in the Harry Potter saga end in the same mysterious manner as the hit cable tv show, The Sopranos? Online magazine "Slate" takes a humorous turn at fan fiction of sorts, as they present their ending to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, complete with our hero Harry (just like Tony in the Sopranos) sitting at the local friendly diner aka The Three Broomsticks awaiting...

"Colbert Report" Gets Scoop On Harry Potter? (Satire)

Thu Jun 07 00:01:27 -0400 2007

<>With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows only weeks away now, reporters from all mediums are going out of their way to get the latest scoop... even when they may not be real reporters. Readers have been emailing in to let us know that recently, Comedy Central's The Colbert Report did a very funny satirical bit that featured "an advanced copy" (prop) of the not available to anyone, final Harry ...

NBC's "The Office" References Harry Potter

Fri May 11 22:02:54 -0400 2007

<>Many readers have mailed in to let us know that this past Thursday night's episode of NBC's "The Office" featured a number of hilarious references to Harry Potter series. In the episode "Beach Games," a particularly funny moment (to this "Office" fan and many others) was when picking team names for a 'Survivor' like challenge, Hogwarts house "Gryffindor" was chosen and the opposing team picked ...

Time Magazine Satire on Possible Future Harry Potter Books

Fri May 11 14:15:24 -0400 2007

The May 21 issue of Time Magazine has a satire on possible future Harry Potter books. You can see the scan of these funny covers here in our galleries.
Thanks much Gina!

Comedy, Thy Name is Scribbulus Issue 15

Mon Apr 02 10:54:51 -0400 2007

Now that we've recovered from yesterday's mischievousness, we have another bit of fun for you today that Gred and Forge would approve, as Issue 15 of Scribbulus, our essay collection, is now online and features several pieces that look at the world of Harry Potter in a humorous light.
Included in this issue are:

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A Fuzzy Voldemort

Fri Feb 09 17:08:03 -0500 2007

Many readers let us know that Harry Potter was the subject of this Get Fuzzy cartoon today.
Thanks guys!

Lemony Snicket Author Talks Harry Potter

Tue Oct 10 07:49:09 -0400 2006

<>As the last and 13th installment of the popular A Series of Unfortunate Events books is due to be published on friday October 13, there are new interviews now online with the Lemony Snicket author Daniel Handler. In a recent interview, the comparison was made again to the Harry Potter books, and Mr. Handler remarked on the books, continuing on to say that he has never actually met author J.K. R...