It’s a very special day today; our own Sue Upton has turned 18! Yes, that’s right, she’s finally 18, ladies and gents. 🙂 …Well, no matter WHAT the age, our lovely Susie is the source of such happiness and joy for so many of us here around Leaky that it gives us twice as much …read more!

A new survey reveals that some readers in the UK left their Goblet half full, or own a partially read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book that is. In a new study 4,000 Britons were asked about books they were unable to finish reading, and the results showed that “just under a third …read more!

Last month we told you about a new series of stamps honoring Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix that were to be released in France. There was an event held this weekend launching these items, and some of the products contained new images of the Weasleys in particular. On a notebook were (spoiler!) …read more!

TLC would like to wish a (belated) Happy Birthday to our own Doris Herrmann, TLC’s project coordinator. Amazingly Doris is getting younger this year 😉 , but still manages to keep up her great work on the many projects and new features Leaky continues to bring you. Cheers! (and happy surfing!)

The clock strikes midnight in the UK and as the calendar on JKRowling.com says, it is now Remus Lupin’s birthday! He may not have a full moon to howl at, but he is sure to have a great night! Happy Birthday Remus!

Previously we told you about the new series of Harry Potter Products due from NECA. These products include a set of action figures and a new review of these items is now online. Featuring some fantastic closeup photos of these new toys, the article gives detailed reviews on each of the new Harry Potter, Voldemort, …read more!

A sketch by Harry Potter illustrator Mary GrandPre is one of two the artist donated for auction to benefit a center that helps those with cancer. A sketch made for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is up for auction tonight in Sarasota, Florida, and you can see this image here. The Herald Tribune …read more!

Forbes.com released the 2007 edition of The Worlds Billionaires and in the list published today, Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has again been named among them. This is not her first time on the list, she was part of this Forbes list last year as well. Thanks to all that mailed!

Several actors from the Harry Potter films are to be part of an effort in the UK to introduce students to a wider spectrum and knowledge about films. A new initiative has now been launched in the UK called “Film Club” and actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy,) …read more!

Retailer Borders is offering a unique opportunity for fans to help choose the images contained in a new calendar. Via this link you can vote for five of your favorite images from the Harry Potter films, including ones from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, all to be included in a …read more!