We’ve got plenty of widget/countdown/download info, so let’s get right to it: 1. Our popular Harry Potter Quote Conjurer has at long last been updated with character quotes and illustrations from Lupin, McGonagall, Moody, Neville, Percy, Tonks, and Umbridge. It is also today’s Featured Widget and a Staff Favorite on Apple.com. Hats off to Chris …read more!

Oliver Phelps, George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, along with actress Imelda Staunton, Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher Dolores Umbridge in “The Order of the Phoenix,” are joining 600 other celebrities in doodling for charity. Phelps and Staunton’s doodles will be auctioned off on eBay starting Friday, February 23rd in support of Epilepsy …read more!

Canada.com has a new interview with actor Richard Griffiths that encompases discussion on his upcoming appearance in the play “Equus” with Dan Radcliffe, as well as working with the young actor in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Griffiths says his the amount of time his character of Uncle Vernon has in the upcoming Harry Potter …read more!

Well, the new images continue to trickle out, as another new photo of Dan Radcliffe as Harry Potter in the upcoming “Order of the Phoenix” film has now surfaced online. As seen via this link, the photo shows Harry in his school attire, standing by a doorway. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix …read more!

Thanks to the TLC readers who let us know that our new “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” release date countdown Widgets have made the news. As seen in on the front page of the Tempo section in the Chicago Tribune today (scans here in our galleries), the article refers to our very cool countdown …read more!

Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuaron recently attended the BAFTAs last week in London, and was asked about the rumors of him returning to helm the film version of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” In a new video interview, Mr. Cuaron replied that while he had not heard these rumors before, he continued on …read more!

The Independent newspaper has a new interview with, Thea Sharrock, the director of the play “Equus,” which stars Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon). The paper notes that that there has been “£1m in advance ticket sales” in anticipation of this production, which begins previews tonight in London. The director of the …read more!

Many readers emailed to say a new Harry Potter Chess set and Magazine is due this year. Apparently this magazine is available only in the U.K. and will be published weekly, containing new tips and tricks to playing a better game of chess. The pieces in this game are based on the set seen in …read more!

As we’ve told you previously, actor Jason Isaacs is currently appearing in a West End production of Harold Pinter’s play “The Dumb Waiter.” The London Theatre Guide has a new interview where Jason talks about this play, his past work in theatre, as well as about his role as Death Eater Lucius Malfoy in the …read more!

It’s the annual day of hearts and flowers, so squish someone you love today! Oh, and we found this card lying around the Leaky offices for you, too. We love you all, it’s true. Have a great one and stay warm, everyone! And if you’re looking for some fun Valentine’s Harry Potter material, check out …read more!