Christopher Smith of Tennessee’s leafchronicle.com offers an amusing take on just how addictive the Harry Potter books can be.

The house that starred as No 4 Privet Drive in both Harry Potter movies is up for sale. Thanks to Steve & Slon for the link.

According to the Daily Record, Warner Brothers will return to Glencoe for the filming of GoF.

Lucky enough to either live in England or have plans to visit? The Chicago Tribune has published a guide of places to go if you want to visit a little piece of Potter-movie magic. Editor’s Note: You will have to register, but it’s free and easy! Thanks, Mags!

According to Yahoo News, a Lyon and Turnbull auction is soon to house a very special item: The auction house is also selling an uncorrected proof copy of J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book — “Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone” — which is expected to sell for up to 3,000 pounds. The item will …read more!

Alternet.org has posted a piece by Michael Bronski of The Boston Phoenix that takes an alternative look at the themes, plots and points of Harry Potter. (Editor’s Warning: MATURE THEMES INCLUDED IN ARTICLE)

From BBC news – Warner Brothers has given a dance tutor from Staffordshire exclusive permission to adapt Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets into a ballet. Thanks to Linda and Derek for the link!

Thanks very much Iris, for pointing out that JeremyNorthamGallery.com has screencaps of the Peter Pan trailer, which is also available on Apple.com.

Sisters Anne (13) and Rachel (16) Burton offer their review of Order of the Phoenix to Canada’s Star Phoenix.

The Lexicon has had quite an update over the weekend. The day-by-day calendar for Book V has been updated, as has the page about The Order itself. There’s a new page featuring Dumbledore’s Army (DA) and one for the Bones family. The Medical Magic page has been updated to include references to Dragon Pox and …read more!