On this day when we in the fandom are celebrating Professor McGonagall’s birthday, it is only fitting that we hear from the woman who brings this character so memorably to life on the screen: Dame Maggie Smith. The Times has released a brand new interview with this acclaimed actress, where she discusses her career, her …read more!

Exciting news today in the form of a new interview with actress Helen McCrory. Speaking to UK Rotten Tomatoes, the actress discusses her role as Narcissa Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, confirming the cast will be doing a read-through today of the script for Part Two, the bulk of which is due …read more!

Both of our Leaky Lounge based Book Clubs have opened up readings for the month of October. First, our Harry Potter Book Club is tackling the stories in The Tales of Beedle the Bard. These five stories will be examined individually and as a whole as those who join in this reading go through these …read more!

Please join us here at TLC in sending out your birthday best to current Hogwarts Headmistress Minerva McGonagall, who, as the calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s website now indicates, celebrates her birthday on October 4th. Cheers to you, Headmistress McGonagall!

European fantasy convention Ring*Con is taking place this weekend in Bonn, Germany, with Harry Potter actors Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and Angelica Mandy (Gabrielle Delacour) slated to appear as part of the programming. Harry Potter Xperts is among those covering the event, and has a slew of reports and images online from the first two …read more!

The October edition of The Quibbler, filled with “all the news you won’t find anywhere else,” has now been published and is ready for reading via this link. In this issue, Quibbler reporters highlight the increasing spree of disappearing people and objects across the world. These reports include news on the mysteriously vanishing Thames River …read more!

UPDATE: TLC has spoken directly to reps for Michael Gambon, who have reassured us that the beloved actor is on the road to recovery from this minor illness, and will be back to work, up and jumping again in a few weeks time. Of special interest to Harry Potter fans is word that yes indeed, …read more!

Our Crafty Witches and Wizard have made their October contest a most ghoulish event this year, for they are seeking out the best in Halloween decorations, foods, or party favors. The Halloween/Death Day Party Contest seeks original Halloween-themed creations geared towards Harry Potter. From original shrunken head party favors to a that perfect cup of …read more!

Studios continue to adjust their schedules for the always competitive summer release schedules, and 2011 is shaping up to be a doozy. Variety is reporting tonight that

Leaky’s Crafty Witches and Wizards have a new feature to bring you today, their Featured Harry Potter Crafter of the Month. Potter crafter Droxy is the first recipient of this title, for her many and varied contributions to the Harry Potter corner of the crafting world. Her work, which can be seen right here, ranges …read more!