The Leaky Cauldron - Lexicon

Lexicon Trial Updates and Important Announcement about Floo Network

Mon Mar 24 05:57:00 -0400 2008

We owe quite a few updates tonight, and there is an important announcement following (since the information in this post is vital to that announcement, so make sure to read the whole thing):

Update:: Agence France-Presse says JKR will be a witness.

Firstly, the April 14 trial in the JKR/WB vs. RDR Books case will be a bench trial, meaning that there will be no jury. A witness list is due by Apr

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JKR/WB File Full Request for Injunction (Part 2)

Thu Jan 17 00:56:00 -0500 2008

The full request for an injunction against a proposed Harry Potter Lexicon book has been filed; we began going over this 1,100 page document in this morning's post. Please read that for the basic summary, including JK Rowling's statement and the overview of what this document contains.

These documents have now been posted on Justia.com with all assorted exhibits and evidence. Examples of the b

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Harry Potter Lexicon Makes Statement Regarding Suit

Mon Nov 05 03:55:00 -0500 2007

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 each and

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Travel the World of Harry Potter Online

Wed Jun 20 16:28:00 -0400 2007

Have you ever wanted to take a trip through the world of Harry Potter and learn more about the different locations found in the series by J.K. Rowling ? Well now you can take a trip of sorts, via this guideto the many places found in the Harry Potter world now online at BudgetTravelOnline.com. Written by Steve Vander Ark, creator of our floo parter website, the HP-Lexicon, you can read about ...

Reminder: "Sonorous " Approaching Soon

Sun May 27 19:06:57 -0400 2007

A reminder tonight for those who may still be considering attending "Sonorous," the one day Harry Potter gathering being held in Lancaster, California Saturday, June 9. As we told you previously, the event will include a special dinner and feature two speakers, Steve Vander Ark of our Floo partner, the HP-Lexicon, as well as author John Granger. As the time for this event is approaching soon, y

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Accio Canon Portkey!

Wed May 09 18:49:53 -0400 2007

Our friends at our Floo Partner the Harry Potter Lexicon have been hard at work creating a new way to enjoy and delve deeper into the world of the Harry Potter novels. Steve Vander Ark and his team have created a Canon Portkey, which you can use to explore what they are calling 'events' or a discrete scene in the books. For each scene, data entry volunteers entered some factual information such

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Associated Press Feature on Harry Potter Fansites

Wed Apr 11 15:06:00 -0400 2007

Harry Potter fan sites are the subject of a new feature by the Associated Press. In the new article which describes the rise and development of various fansites such as the Sugar Quill, Floo partner the Harry Potter Lexicon, MuggleNet, Harry Potter for Grownups, and our very own Leaky Cauldron, the piece describes how the sites have evolved and grown in scope and variety over the years, gaining

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WizRockers Donate Signed EP of the Month Set for "Last Books, First Books" Donation

Sat Mar 24 23:03:16 -0400 2007

As we've announced previously, the fandom's various rock stars have been putting out an awesome charity effort, the EP of the Month Club, in which you pay $50 for a year's worth (12 CDs) of exclusive music and the proceeds go to First Book.
Meanwhile, we in the Floo Network have been running "Last Books, First Books," our own drive, at HarryPotterSeven.com, to collect for Book Aid in the name of

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Sonorus 2007, Potter Conference in June

Thu Mar 15 15:18:52 -0400 2007

The list of upcoming Harry Potter conferences grows with the announcement of Sonorus 2007, a one night only event happening Saturday, June 9th in Lancaster, California (North of Los Angeles). The event will feature a British styled, traditional dinner followed by two presentations about the Potter phenomenon. Floo partner and Harry Potter Lexicon founder Steve Vander Ark will be appearing along

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Presenting: the comprehensive Deathly Hallows guide and charity drive... HarryPotterSeven.com!

Thu Feb 22 22:22:24 -0500 2007

We have a hugely, tremendously special announcement tonight. It is the culmination of six months of work and the start of what we hope will be another show of Potter fan unity as we go into these last few months before book seven.
We have just opened HarryPotterSeven.com, the Floo Network's all-inclusive guide to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Here you will find simply the most thorough,

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Harry Potter Fan Sites Make the New York Times

Sat Feb 10 19:28:59 -0500 2007

Many of you emailed to let us know that Harry Potter fan sites are the subject of an article in the Sunday New York Times. The paper lists many popular sites, including our very own, in an article that highlights the various features that can be found on these sites, all regarding our favorite wizard. The piece also mentions PotterCast, and our Floo Partner, the Lexicon.
Thanks to everyone who e

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Find Anything - Ask Peeves!

Tue Nov 28 21:21:10 -0500 2006

Oh, we're sorry, has Peeves been pestering you on our home page and in the forum? We tried to get rid of him, you see, but Jo was right: He's like dry rot. You can't get rid of him.
That's why we found him a new home. Presenting the return of AskPeeves.org, our Harry Potter search engine! Some of you may remember Peeves from our 2005 April Fool's Day postings. He's back, and this time we've forc

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Lexicon Unveils Customizable Harry Potter Timelines

Tue Sep 12 10:46:05 -0400 2006

Our partners at the Harry Potter Lexicon have unveiled a new and improved Timeline of the Wizarding World in which you can easily and powerfully search the history of a particular character, a category, or even a concept. You can search the Muggle world history, the fandom history, the wizarding history, or any combination thereof. It's really awesome (in the true sense of the word) so go check

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New Blog, RSS Feed at the Lexicon

Sun Aug 20 15:09:49 -0400 2006

Our partners as the Harry Potter Lexicon has a new blog on its What's New page, allowing you to leave comments and subscribe to its new RSS Check out all the new stuff here! There's more coming there soon so keep your eyes peeled!

Sectus 2007 Announces Steve Vander Ark as Guest Speaker

Sun Aug 13 16:55:06 -0400 2006

Sectus 2007, the new Harry Potter conference to be held next year in England, has now announced that Lexicon founder Steve Vander Ark will be a guest speaker at this event. Registration is now open for the conference, which will be held in central London July 19-22; the early bird booking rate is available for Â£45 until October 31. As noted on the Sectus 2007 website, this conference "will com

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