In an interview before the release of her latest film, Last Chance Harvey, actress Emma Thompson has made some new comments regarding her decision not to return to the part of Professor Trelawney for the final Harry Potter films. Speaking with the San Francisco Chronicle, Emma Thompson addresses the outcry over her decision, and her …read more!

I hope y’all have had a safe and happy holiday. I myself had a very nice, relaxing holiday aside from getting a bunch of cavities filled yesterday (not fun, my jaw is still a little sore). To welcome in the new year I thought I’d share a few things with you. Let’s start with books. …read more!

As it now a new year and a new month, we now bring you the start of the latest Craft-Along Event over on the Leaky Lounge. This month, our always creative Crafty Witches have come up with a fun and handy event that will have you brushing up on your magical needlework. Work at your …read more!

January 2009 Craft-Along: Magical NeedleworkStarting January 1st, 2009!! Welcome to the Leaky Cauldron Craft-Along for January 2009, hosted by your friendly neighborhood Leaky Crafty Witches! Please use this thread to introduce yourself and tell us about your background as a crafter and needleworker. This month we will be focusing on the general crafting genre of …read more!

Happy 2009! To start our new year off, we have two new interviews from cast members of the Harry Potter films. First up: Entertainment Weekly is previewing the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by releasing a close up photo of an almost kiss between Harry (Dan Radcliffe) and Ginny (Bonnie Wright). There is …read more!

It’s that time once again to take a walk down memory lane with the PotterCasters, as they reminisce about 2008 and all that this past year had to offer. The 179th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, beings with a look back at some of the biggest and favorite news stories of 2008, including …read more!

As the 2009 approaches, our Contest Crew has put together the first contest for the new year, which asks you to answer one of the unanswered questions left at the end of the Harry Potter series. The Story that Answers a Question Contest, will have you write a 750 word story which gives a plausible …read more!

Thanks to WB for sending over these glorious high res photos from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as seen in CineLive magazine. Note the new photo of the Trio with Snape and McGonagall as they examine the poisoned opal necklace. Enjoy! Snape, McGonagall and opal necklaceGinny Weasley Dumbledore, Harry by the seaWeasley is our …read more!

Our third and final Year in Review, this focuses on the Harry Potter novels by author J.K. Rowling. Thanks to Edward for his help and contributions to this final article. JANUARY The month began as we saw Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, continue their efforts in environmentally responsible publishing. Author J.K. …read more!