Harry Potter News

J.K. Rowling Donates to Local Town Hall

Sep 18, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

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J.K. Rowling has given a generous donation to a Perthshire community project, turning Aberfeldy Town Hall into a music and drama center. One of Ms. Rowling’s official representatives confirmed that our favorite author has donated a generous amount to the project, but is inclined to keep the specific amount confidential. The project is said to …read more!

WB Studio Tour Gets Dark Arts Addition

Sep 10, 2014

Posted by: Brad Ausrotas

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The Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London has long been a mecca for Potter fans, and now it’s about to get… a bit more sinister. The Tour has announced that they will be adding in a whole new feature to the tour dedicated to the Dark Arts, the first addition to the tour since it’s …read more!

PotterCast 254: Live from LeakyCon 2014!

PotterCast

Sep 09, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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It’s a PotterCast! This time we were LIVE from LeakyCon 2014, and we have a special co-host in Mark Oshiro! Join John, Frankie, and Melissa to discuss the new Wizarding World, all the fun of LeakyCon 2014, and more. Also: we are making a real effort to get PotterCast back to its regular posting schedule …read more!

J. K. Rowling Hints Patronus Test Might Come to Pottermore

Sep 08, 2014

Posted by: Mel

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Today on Twitter, a fan tweeted J. K. Rowling, wondering about an official Patronus test and Rowling hinted that it might be coming soon:   @AlwaysUchiwa Keep watching Pottermore… — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 7, 2014 Keep close to Leaky for all Pottermore updates!

Happy Birthday, John!

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Sep 07, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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It’s John Noe’s birthday! If you don’t know who John Noe is, you should: he’s been the main designing force behind Leaky for a decade, and has remade the site several times since its inception. He is one of the three hosts of PotterCast, and most recently stepped in as Leaky Cauldron Savior, fixing our site …read more!

UPDATED: J.K. Rowling tweets about Scotland Referendum and Replies to Fans

Sep 04, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

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As reported previously this summer, J.K. Rowling has voiced her opinions and views on the Scotland Referendum that will determine whether or not Scotland will remain united with the UK, or become independent. With voting taking place later this month (September 18), the push for last minute support from the people for both sides of …read more!

First Images from the Set of The Casual Vacancy

Sep 04, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

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The first images from the set of BBC One’s adaption of J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy have surfaced. The Daily Mail has released images of actress Keeley Hawes in her role as Samantha Mollison. Also on set was Michael Gambon (Professor Dumbledore), who plays Keeley Hawes’ fictitious husband, Howard Mollison. The photos also include shots of Hetty …read more!

Emma Watson speaks against Nude Photo Controversy

Sep 04, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

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As reported previously, Emma Watson was appointed as a UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador. As a part of her new position, Emma Watson has been speaking out against injustices against women around the world. Recently many female celebrity personal iClouds were hacked, and hundreds of nude photos were stolen and posted on a public website. Even …read more!

Life in the Leaky Cauldron! Alert! Alert!

Aug 30, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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It’s taken years. It’s taken tears. It’s taken a revolution in technology and a new coding system. BUT THE LEAKY CAULDRON IS FIXED. (Or… about 90% fixed.) Over the past few years, the reason that we haven’t made a lot of updates to the Leaky Cauldron is that it was made, during the last time …read more!

Happy Birthday, Rupert Grint!

Aug 24, 2014

Posted by: Mel

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Today, August 24th, marks the birthday of Rupert Grint, who plays faithful friend Ron Weasley. Please join us in wishing Rupert a very happy birthday and many happy returns.



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