Maryland’s Frostburg State U. joins the ranks of colleges offering a course on Harry. Thanks to the many TLC readers who sent us this link!

Electronic Arts Inc., the vide game publishers of the “Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup”, are giving a few lucky kids the chance to compete in the Quidditch World Cup in Great Britain! The contest is open to children between the ages of eight and 14. Eight U.S. winners will to be flown to an undetermined …read more!

Jai, one of the fab five from Bravo’s hit show

This Bangor, Maine editorial considers Harold Bloom’s criticism of Stephen King. There’s not a mention of Harry in the article, but it’s an interesting follow up to yesterday’s post. Thanks to Belinda for the link!

John Williams, the musical director of the Harry Potter films, has been chosen to be the grand marshal of the 2004 Rose Parade. The parade’s theme will be, “Music, music, music!”

Yale professor, literary critic and author Harold Bloom on his issues with Harry Potter, and on why Stephen King was a poor choice for National Book Foundation’s annual award for distinguished contribution: The publishing industry has stooped terribly low to bestow on King a lifetime award that has previously gone to the novelists Saul Bellow …read more!

An online magazine for parents offers up this article on what they can learn from Harry. Thanks to Kristine for the link!

Photos that move? It’s not that far away, apparently. Thanks to Meredyth, Steven and Jennifer for the link!

CNN has an article this evening showcasing more of the grownup Harry Potter advertisements.

Christian Coulson (Tom Riddle), along with Toby Jones (Dobby, in the flesh!), Matthew Lewis (Neville), and James and Oliver Phelps (the twins) will appear at CollectorMania 4 at the Milton Keynes center in Buckhinghamshire on October 3rd through 5th. Other guest stars include Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Sean Astin and Dominic Monaghan (Frodo, Gollum, Sam …read more!