First of all, hi, I’m somewhat-back from the other end of the earth and will be in-again-out-again for a bit. It wouldn’t be a vacation if a Harry Potter scandal hadn’t erupted while I was gone, so here goes: Regarding Seabottom and the likeliness of Harry Potter and the Mudblood Revolt and Harry Potter and …read more!

The train used in the Harry Potter films to depict the Hogwart’s Express was vandalized according to the Daily Record.

According to the BBC the person who translated OotP for a pirated version was nice enough to apologize for poor graphics and any errors made throughout the book. On one page the translator warns: “Here comes something that I’m unable to translate, sorry.” Thanks for the link, John!

Believe it or not, this is Mrs. Weasley (Julie Walters) at the premiere of her new film, Calendar Girls! Thanks, Julez!

Market Wire takes a look at the worldwide campaign to see more than 2 1/2 hours of GoF on the big screen.

Jamie Boubezavi won the UK Young Impressionist 2003 competition with his impression of Hagrid.

The ballots have been counted and the cover of the German version of OotP has been chosen!

In an interview with ign.com, Al Jean discusses JK Rowling’s upcoming role on The Simpsons.

An interview with Julie Waters (Mrs. Weasley) from The Guardian. Editor’s Warning: This article includes some questionable language. May not be suitable for all readers. Thanks, Elaureth!

HPANA reports that the film version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets won Best Foreign Film at China’s 9th annual Huabiao Film Awards.