Actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) has donated an original artwork of his to the Prince’s Trust in the South West for the organization’s inaugural Evening of Art. A photo of Grint’s acrylic painting can be seen at this link, as well as an image of the actor holding his work. Grint’s painting will be up …read more!

Two of our book clubs at the LeakyLounge have selected brand new books to read. Firstly, the Harry Potter Book Club is reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and you can take part right here. Secondly, Jo’s Book Nook (our non-Harry Potter book club) is reading The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett …read more!

Author JK Rowling has buried a time capsule to commemorate the start of construction on the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic at the University of Edinburgh. The clinic will be named after Ms. Rowling’s mother following a £10 million donation the author made. The Press Association reports that the time capsule consists of written accounts …read more!

The first trailer for the definitive collection of Harry Potter blu-rays, which looks to be released in 2012, has made its way online. You can watch it here or below.

In light of the approaching awards season, Warner Bros. has made a “for your consideration” website for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” The site, which can be viewed here, lists all of the awards Warner Bros. believes “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” to be eligible for. Best PictureProduced by:David HeymanDavid BarronJ. K. Rowling …read more!

A red carpet event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 for the Blu-ray/DVD release of “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and E! Online will be live streaming the event beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The event is part of Warner Bros. and Universal Orlando’s celebration of the Harry Potter films, which will be …read more!

As a followup to today’s earlier post, more information from author J. K. Rowling about the fates of characters from special material included on the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” DVD has been released care of MTV. This new information comes from a report on EW which details more from a conversation …read more!

MTV News has posted an exclusive clip from The Women of Harry Potter, a special feature to be included on the “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Blu-ray and DVD. In the clip, author JK Rowling talks about the showdown between Professors McGonagall and Snape. Ms. Rowling admits that in a very early draft of the film’s …read more!

The Lily and Stag Inn is open for business again. Come and discuss your favourite characters in our Reading Groups in a cozy atmosphere; we invite you to sort and join us for our reading of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Lily and Stag Inn is a subforum set apart from the rest …read more!

Imagine you’re part of the Hogwarts faculty and Dumbledore has asked you to create an obstacle to protect the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone. For Leaky’s November contest, that’s exactly what we’re asking you to do! To enter the contest, tell us in 200 words or less which teacher or staff member you are and describe the obstacle …read more!