As part of the Diagon Alley expansion, Universal will be selling wands that guests can use to cast spells around the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. When standing in certain areas, using the wands will result in a magical reaction in the Diagon Alley storefronts. Watch Bonnie Wright and James and Oliver Phelps use the …read more!

J.K. Rowling tweeted (noting that there is a new profile picture on her twitter) this morning that she had posted an explanation, on her website, for why she supported the Better Together Campaign. The Better Together Campaign supports one side of a referendum, occurring on September 18, that will consult the issue of whether or not …read more!

The results for the Japan versus Nigeria quarter finals match are now available to read on Pottermore. Additionally, news on the return of Liechtenstein’s mascot, Hans the augury, was posted last night in the Daily Prophet section of Pottermore.

More details on what you can expect to eat – and drink! – at the Diagon Alley expansion at Universal Studios Florida have been revealed. The menu for the Leaky Cauldron appears to be traditional British fare, while the drink options veer more into the magical and fantastical. Read here or below for the Leaky …read more!

Pottermore has posted the result for June 8th Quidditch World Cup quarter finals between the United States and Liechtenstein. Mrs. Ginny Potter also reported breaking news on a kidnapping as apart of the celebration by the victors of this match. Take a look at the Daily Profit on Pottermore to read more.

The results of the very brief match between Bulgaria and Norway are now available to read on Pottermore. Go to the Daily Prophet section to see which team is advancing.

Harry Potter film alum Michael Gambon will be portraying Howard Mollison in the BBC adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s novel, “The Casual Vacancy.” Simon McBurney, who voiced Kreacher in “Deathly Hallows” will also be starring in the mini-series: Dumbledore and J.K. Rowling are reunited once again! Well, kind of. The BBC and HBO have announced …read more!

June 5th marks the birthday of Draco Malfoy! Please join Leaky in wishing a happy birthday to our favorite Slytherin student.

Universal Orlando Theme Parks has released more information about entertainment experiences that will be hosted at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley. Two shows will be exclusively featured in the park. The first is a puppeteer performance of two stories from the Tales of Beedle the Bard: “The Fountain of Fair Fortune” and “The …read more!

Today marks the ten year anniversary of the day “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” was released in theatres in the US. It marked the first change in directors – from Chris Columbus to Alfonso Cuaron – and was also the first Harry Potter film to be shown in IMAX, as well as the …read more!