Harry Potter books a place at Sothebys (from The Evening News): Harry Potter collectors’ items are set to fetch thousands of pounds at a London auction next week. Between £8000 and £10,000 is expected to be bid for a first-edition presentation copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone inscribed by the author, who wrote …read more!

Not sure if this has been reported elsewhere, but in related news: The first three books of Lemony Snicket’s fantasy series (which is very often compared to HP), A Series of Unfortunate Events, is being made into a movie by Nickelodeon, for release in late 2003.

According to the Sylvan Lane Shoppe, the second series of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans will be released either tomorrow or the 3rd. Note: Reader “Last First” informs us that the flavours may include Cherry, Green Apple, Lemon Drop, Bubblegum, Banana, Blueberry, Buttered Popcorn, Grape Jelly, Cinnamon, Watermelon, Toasted Marshmallow, and Tutti-Fruitti, along with Earwax, …read more!