Harry Potter News

Forbes: JKR 85th Most Powerful Woman

Aug 23, 2004

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U.S. magazine Forbes has released yet another list, this one of the “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.” Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is listed at number 85. It has been a rapid ascent for Rowling, 39, the creator of the Harry Potter media phenomenon. Since the release of her first novel, “Harry Potter and …read more!

Happy Birthday Percy Weasley

Aug 21, 2004

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According to JKRowling.com her calendar now reads August 22nd( yes already in the UK)…Happy Birthday Percy Weasley! Thanks Brian!

Early Release for UK PoA DVD/VHS

Aug 20, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Instead of on the expected Nov. 23 release date, British HP fans can get their hands on the PoA DVD/VHS on November 19, reports CBBC.

JKRowling Asked to Write Peter Pan Sequel

Aug 20, 2004

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J.K. Rowling

Author J.K.Rowling has been asked to write a sequel to JM Barrie’s classic tale Peter Pan. Great Ormond Street Hospital, to which JM Barrie left the copyright to his stage play, is seeking to raise funds. The Guardian says JK Rowling, creator of Harry Potter, is on holiday and “too busy writing to comment”, her …read more!

Contest for Dan Radcliffe Autograph

Aug 20, 2004

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DanRadcliffe.com is having another contest to win a poster with Dan’s autograph. Demelza House, which is a charity that Dan helps regularly, will be holding its 6th birthday celebration for the children in September. DR.com is asking people to sponsor a birthday balloon in Daniel’s name for £5.00 each, and all balloons will be released …read more!

Order of the Phoenix Best-Selling on Multiple Lists

Aug 19, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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After debuting on August 11, just eight days ago, the paperback of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is already on many besteller lists, including: USA Today‘s, Book Sense‘s, Amazon‘s, and Barnes and Noble‘s. In addition it is number eight on Barnes and Noble‘s Top 100, 35th on the Amazon.com overall bestseller list. …read more!

Potter Author May Be Put on Pedestal

Aug 19, 2004

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The Daily Record has a story that says, “Edinburgh council chief Donald Anderson wants Rowling…to be one of several ‘modern-day heroes’ depicted in a series of statues in the capital.” Thanks Abe!

JKR Donates Books to Save Our Sara Campaign

Aug 19, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling has joined the fight to help a child with leukemia. The “Save Our Sara” campaign is raising funds for two year old Sara Thackray to get cancer treatments here in the United States. J.K.Rowling has donated a signed set of all five Harry Potter books for auction, with proceeds to go to the …read more!

ADMIN: Welcome to the new Leaky Cauldron!

Aug 18, 2004

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Welcome back. We missed you! Did you miss us? We’re here at the new server but at the moment we’ve only moved The Leaky Cauldron. Quick Quote Quill, The HP Lexicon, Hogwarts Galleries, & The Floo Network, (as well as some new domains), will be moved over in the next several days. We’ll keep you …read more!

ADMIN: We begin the move – please standby

Aug 18, 2004

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Hello from System Administration Central. I am beginning the server migration. For now, comments will be inaccessible. Once the move is complete, our domain will be pointing to a new server. The way you will be able to tell that said move is complete – is by looking for a new post stating so and …read more!



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