This September, our Contest Team invited you to take part in the Fred and George Weasley’s First Encounter with Filch Contest; the contest asked you to write a story of no more than 750 words detailing the first time Fred and George encountered the Hogwarts caretaker, Argus Filch. After receiving many brilliant entries, the judges …read more!

LeakyCon 2011, The Leaky Cauldron’s charity conference being held in Orlando, Florida, in July, is proud to announce its wizard rock lineup! This stellar list of groups will be playing over two shows at the conference: Harry and the Potters Draco and the Malfoys The Whomping Willows The Ministry of Magic The Remus Lupins Tonks …read more!

Last March, I was lucky enough to spend the day on the set of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” film, and speak with a number of actors, the producers, director, costume designer, production designer and makeup effects designer for the final chapter of the epic series. During my twelve hours on set, the …read more!

A wonderful high resolution version of the recently released “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” poster can now be found right here in the Leaky Galleries! “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” will be released on the 19th of November. Don’t forget to check out the theatrical trailer at this link in our video galleries; …read more!

MTV has an article today with a written statement from Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in the wake of the recent suicides of Tyler Clementi and 13-year-old Seth Walsh. The actor gave the following written statement to MTV News: Learning about the suicide deaths of Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh, Asher Walker, Billy Lucas and Justin Aaberg …read more!

There are now only 47 days left until “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” hits theaters! We are posting a quote from the first half of the book every day in celebration and to give us a chance to discuss and ponder the final book as it goes to film. Here is today’s …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 birthday of Hogwarts Headmistress Minerva McGonagall. Please join us at Leaky in wishing this wonderful woman and brilliant head of Gryffindor House a very happy birthday!

This week’s actor roundup begins with a BBC bonanza for members of the Harry Potter cast as David Tennant (Barty Crouch Jr.), Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), Emma Thompson (Sybill Trelawney), Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) and Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) all appeared in the BBC’s Drama Autumn/Winter 2010/2011 showreel. Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman will …read more!

Our Crafty Witches and Wizard have chosen Marian Hester (a.k.a. freshislefibers) as the brand new Featured Crafter of the Month for the month of October. Marian was nominated for her incredible pattern replication skills in the realm of Harry Potter Crafting. Examples of Marian’s fabulous work include Horcrux socks, a Hedwig Illusion Dishcloth and a …read more!

Please join us at TLC in wishing Christian Coulson a very happy birthday! The actor, who played Tom Marvolo Riddle in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” celebrated his 32nd birthday today. Many happy returns, Christian!