« Back to Contests Fred & George’s Hogwarts History Contest style=”text-align: left; font-family: Arial;”>They’ve done it again those Masters of Mischief! align=”left” style=”font-family: Arial;”> “It was a dull afternoon in the common room,” as George tells it, “Fred and I were in dire need of entertainment.” “Then Hermione came in,” adds Fred, “Prattling on and …read more!

Hey everyone. Every year since 2003 Leaky has taken part in April Fool’s celebrations, transforming, in some cases, the entire site: We have been hacked by Peeves, we have discovered the wizarding version of Twitter, we have hired Sybill Trelawney as a disastrous news editor, and we have turned into a Glee-lover’s paradise, for just …read more!

Hmm… seems that ‘Dung and his friend Chalky have taken over management of The Quibbler. It has a new name–The Daily Dung Heap–and a brand new masthead! The new editors write that the Dung Heap will be “bringin’ ya the latest fananshul news fer all wizardin’ investurs an’ bisnessmens”. You can get your mitts on …read more!

Please join us at TLC in wishing Robbie Coltrane a very happy birthday! The actor, who plays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, is turning 61 today. Many happy returns, Mr. Coltrane!

A brand new episode of our Harry Potter podcast, PotterCast is now online for your listening pleasure! PotterCast 236: Chunk by Chunk includes news on the very latest in Potter, Harry Potter Today and Canon Conclumdrums. This episode also features the return of the book-dissecting segment Bit by Bit where Melissa, John and Frak look …read more!

How awesome was that new Harry and Voldemort Deathly Hallows Poster that just came out? In addition to Harry and Voldy, it also prominently features Dumbledore’s old wand, which we saw Voldemort steal at the end of Deathly Hallows Part 1. The lore of the ‘Elder Wand‘ was pretty complex for many people at first …read more!

Please join us at Leaky in wishing Brendan Gleeson a very happy birthday. The actor, who plays Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 56th birthday today. Many happy returns, Mr. Gleeson!

The March issue of The Quibbler, Leaky’s monthly publication for “news that no-one else will publish”, is now available for download. March’s edition features articles on the nefarious behaviour of members of the Ministry of Magic, a new muck-racking book by Rita Skeeter, a narrow escape by Quibbler employee “Bob,” and accusations that Elvis was …read more!

The Harry Potter UK Facebook page has posted this new poster from the forthcoming final installment of the Potter franchise, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.” Check out our Image Galleries here for this poster, which shows Harry Potter (Dan Radcliffe) and Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) head to head with the Elder Wand …read more!

Actor Devon Murray, who played Seamus Finnegan in the Harry Potter films, has officially joined twitter with the username @devonmmurray. You can find a list of all the Harry Potter actor official Twitter accounts at this link on @Leaky‘s list of Harry Potter connections. Recent additions include Luna Lovegood actress Evanna Lynch.