Harry Potter News

August’s Rita Skeeter Writing Contest Announced

Aug 04, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Contests

Our Contest Crew has announced their August contest: the Rita Skeeter Writing Contest. This contest asks you to write a wedding article for Luna Lovegood and Rolf Scamander as Rita Skeeter herself might write it. All submissions must be e-mailed to [email protected] by 11:59 pm (EDT) on 31 August, with “Rita Skeeter article” in the …read more!

Pottermore Blog Updates With Info on Verification Emails and Day 6/Day 7 Clue Times

Aug 04, 2011

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The Pottermore Insider Blog has updated their FAQ again to answer questions about sharing Pottermore accounts, verification emails, and the clue times for the last two days of the Magical Quill Challenge: I have a friend who wants to use my Pottermore account. Is it okay to share my password? Your Pottermore account is for …read more!

July 30th Edition of The Quibbler Now Online

Aug 04, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Leaky

The July 30th edition of The Quibbler, Leaky’s monthly publication “for all the news you won’t find anywhere else,” is now available for download. In this month’s issue, Herbology professor Neville Longbottom reassures readers about the “vicious veggies and fanged fruits” that are threatening the wizarding community. There is also a debate about an increase …read more!

Updated: Now Closed, Day 5 Clue for Pottermore’s Magical Quill Challenge

Aug 04, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

Update: Registration for day 5 is now closed; only two more days left! Update #2: The Pottermore Insider has revealed the times for the last two registration days. Day 6 will be released between 1:30pm and 4:00 pm BST (8:30am – 11am EST)Day 7 will be released between 12:30am and 3:00am BST (7:30pm – 10pm …read more!

More Magical Quill Challenge Questions Answered on Pottermore Blog

Aug 03, 2011

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The Pottermore Insider Blog has added to their FAQ about the Magical Quill Challenge by addressing issues regarding the fourth clue, as well as information regarding registering multiple accounts: I solved the clue for Day 4 but I couldn’t find The Magical Quill. What happened? Due to huge demand today, not everyone who solved the …read more!

Tom Felton on Lopez Tonight

Aug 03, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Felton

Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) made a recent appearance on Lopez Tonight, where he discussed the party after “Deathly Hallows” wrapped among other topics. You can watch the video here or below. Enjoy!

Updated: Pottermore’s Magical Quill Challenge, Day 4, Now Closed

Aug 03, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

Update: Registration for day 4 is now closed; tomorrow’s clue will revolve around Order of the Phoenix. No word yet on what time to expect the latest challenge.Day 4 of Pottermore’s Magical Quill Challenge is now open with a clue from Goblet of Fire. How many students take part in the Triwizard Tournament during Harry’s …read more!

First Photo of Rupert Grint in “Comrade”

Aug 02, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Grint

We now have a still of Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) from his upcoming film, “Comrade.” You can view the picture here in our galleries. “Comrade,” a war film set during World War II will star Grint as a fighter pilot, and it will be released sometime in the spring of 2012.

Tom Felton Discusses “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” DVD and Keepsakes

Aug 02, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Felton

In a new interview with MTV, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) discusses the special feature that might be put on the “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” DVD as well as some of the keepsakes he has from the Harry Potter films. You can watch here or below. style=”background-color:#000000;width:520px;”>style=”padding:4px;”> Get More: Movie Trailers, Movies Blog As of right …read more!

Pottermore Blog Gives Additional Info on Magical Quill Challenge

Aug 02, 2011

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The Pottermore Insider blog has answered a few more questions with regards to the Magical Quill Challenge. Of particular interest might be the time frame during which the fourth clue will be posted: So far, all the clues have appeared in the early hours of the morning in my time zone. Will this continue for …read more!



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