Author J.K. Rowling recently gave an interview to Radio Times magazine in conjunction with her upcoming episode for the BBC show, “Who Do You Think You Are?“ As Leaky reported in June, Ms. Rowling decided to appear on the show to trace her mother’s French ancestry. Excerpts from her interview were published by the AP …read more!

The Pottermore Insider Blog has answered some questions regarding the Magical Quill challenge, including what time the third clue will be released: I have seen Pottermore early access accounts being sold online on places like eBay. Is it okay to buy or sell Pottermore accounts? No. Please do not buy, sell, or transfer Pottermore early …read more!

Darren Criss, of “A Very Potter Musical” and “Glee” fame, has been named as Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe’s successor in the Broadway show, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” According to Broadway.com, Radcliffe will be departing the musical on January 1, 2012. Criss’ three-week run as the lead character J. Pierrepont Finch …read more!

« Back to Contests Rita Skeeter Writing Contest August’s contest was suggested in our Brainstorming for Ideas thread by Kneazel Tamer, who will receive a handcrafted wand by Wizard Wood Wands. We continue to welcome suggestions for future contests. The career of Rita Skeeter, special reporter for the Daily Prophet, has taken a turn for …read more!

The Universal Store, which sells products from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, has been updated to include a few items from Honeydukes. Chocolate frogs, Pumpkin juice, Dark Mark lollipops, Sugar Quill lollipops, and sherbert lemons can now be purchased here. Thanks very much to Vicki_The_House_Elf for the tip!

Reuters is reporting that “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has made over $1 billion at the box office, becoming the ninth movie in cinema history to reach that mark: Adding to the records already achieved, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ’ Part 2” tied the record for the fastest climb to …read more!

As it is now July 31st in the UK, it is the day where we send our birthday wishes to author J. K. Rowling and her literary creation, Harry Potter. Please join us at Leaky in wishing these two remarkable people a happy, wonderful and, above all, fun birthday. Cheers to you, Jo and Harry. …read more!

In a new interview, Alan Rickman discusses the challenges and pleasures of playing Professor Severus Snape: What has it been like playing an emotionally complex, ambiguous character over these years? Has it been satisfying? Daunting? Both?AR: Well, it’s always rewarding to play people who are complicated because that tests your acting machinery and places you …read more!

As per J.K. Rowling’s calendar, today marks the 31st birthday of Neville Longbottom. Join us in raising a mug of butterbeer to this brave Gryffindor and saying Happy Birthday, Neville!

Actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) attended the Hollywood premiere of his new film, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” on Thursday evening at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Fellow Potter co-star Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) also happened to be in town and stopped by the premiere to show his support for his friend wearing a homemade …read more!