Actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) announced on her Twitter and Facebook accounts that the rumors are true: she has been cast in the upcoming “Perks of Being a Wallflower” alongside Logan Lerman (“Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief”). Ms. Watson revealed filming will begin this summer and she will be taking on the role of …read more!

For the month of February Jo’s Book Nook, our non-Harry Potter book club, is reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Take part in the discussion at this link. As for the Harry Potter Book Club, the present reading of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will stay open for February and a new one …read more!

class=”retweet” style=”clear: both;”> PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, returns with the latest Harry Potter news, a smattering of Canon Conclumdrums and more with guest host, Andrew Slack of the Harry Potter Alliance. Also, check the episode for performances from The Remus Lupins and The Whomping Willows! To listen, you can use iTunes or direct download …read more!

Please join us at Leaky in wishing John Williams a very happy birthday. The acclaimed composer is celebrating his 79th birthday today. Many happy returns, Mr. Williams!

In January our Contest Team invited you to take part in their Character Motto Contest, which asked you to come up with a motto for any of the characters mentioned in the Harry Potter books. After receiving many great entries, the judges have now picked the winners as follows: First Place: Hedwig2751George Weasley: Life is …read more!

The revamped Lily and Stag Inn reading groups at the Leaky Lounge invite you to join their discussion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban starting today, the 5th of February. Once sorted into a reading group, you will be reading the third Harry Potter book in a close-knit, family-like environment. The small groups …read more!

As it is now past midnight in the UK, the calendar on J.K. Rowling’s official website has been updated to mark the 6th February birthday of Arthur Weasley. Many happy returns Arthur!

Everyone knows the midnight release of the latest Harry Potter film is the place to be for Harry Potter fans. TheStation captures this event and the feelings around it with a parody of a rather unlikely song. Thinking about plans for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” premiere later this year? LeakyCon 2011, …read more!

One of the idea behind that *wonderful* New Year resolution of mine (/sarcasm) was to allow myself to finish WIPs and UFOs I have, and to get my supplies organized by getting rid of the old and welcoming the new. Though this month I haven’t been very productive on the first front (I made one …read more!

Organizers for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards announced this morning that the “Harry Potter” film franchise will receive the award for “Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema.” Author J.K. Rowling and producer David Heyman will be presented with the award during the ceremony on February 13th at the Royal Opera House …read more!