The New Yorker magazine has just published this lengthy profile and interview with author J. K. Rowling which goes into much depth and detail about her time following the release of the final Harry Potter novel as she began to write her forthcoming novel geared towards adults, The Casual Vacancy. The piece offers new details …read more!

Please join Leaky in extending birthday wishes to Tom Felton, who turns 25 today. Many happy returns!

The Guardian has posted an extensive article and a nearly ten minute video of their interview with J. K. Rowling. The article reveals a great deal more about The Casual Vacancy than has so far been released, including Rowling’s inspiration for the book: In a way, that’s what she is. Rowling has written seven Harry …read more!

From October 27 to November 4, The Making of Harry Potter dark arts sets will be added to the tour. SnitchSeeker reports: Secrets behind the Dark Arts will be revealed for the first time this half-term at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London ’ The Making of Harry Potter. For one week only visitors will learn …read more!

A couple of new videos have surfaced of Emma Watson and her Perks of Being a Wallflower co-stars, chatting with MTV about the challenges of their roles. Emma Watson commented on her involvement in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Noah (Watson and Logan Lerman are also co-stars), and The Bling Ring, as well as …read more!

September 19th marks the birthday of Hermione Granger, the brightest witch of her age. Please join us in wishing Hermione a very happy birthday and in hoping she gets many new books as gifts!

Leaky now brings you the second part of our Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection review (you can read the first part at this link) with a look at the physical presentation of the collection and what it adds to the viewing experience. Watch a video of Rosi unboxing the Wizard’s Collection below or at this link …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe was interviewed by MTV about his post-Potter projects. He talked about his role in Horns, and working with director Alexandre Aja. Radcliffe talked about returning to a fantasy genre in Horns, but the role being very different from Harry Potter. A video of this can be seen below. MTV reports: color=”#0066cc”> Directed by …read more!

The newest installment of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has finally arrived on Pottermore! Pottermore members can now explore Chapters 5 (The Whomping Willow) through 11 (The Dueling Club). Enjoy! (Thank you color=”#0066cc”>Nealie Zealbie for the tip!)

Time has released their list of 50 Best Websites of 2012. Pottermore has made the list! Pottermore was one of the six websites selected for the “Family and Kids” category. Time Techland reports:style=” “>style=” “> After seven books and eight movies, J.K. Rowling left millions of Muggles wanting more Harry Potter. And that’s what they …read more!