At Kansas State University, there’s magic in at least one classroom. Dr Phillip Nel, a children’s literature professor and Harry Potter expert, teaches “J.K. Rowling, Texts and Contexts,” a class which focuses on the HP books themselves, from literary, entertainment and analytic perspectives. As an educator, Nel said he hoped to open minds to the …read more!

We just received word from the Letterbox Project‘s organizers that the deadline to get a letter or art submitted is March 25, 2003.

Locks of hair that is. The winning bid for Daniel Radcliffe’s hair lock was £751 and naturally, that was the most expensive lock. The total raised among all the celebrities was £3,506. For the full article check out Bid-Up’s Comic Relief Website. Still no word on whether or not the winner will be brewing polyjuice…

Hey, psst. Look at the top of the screen. Only 100 days to go. Looks like we’re gonna make it….

Counting Down reports that actor Freddie Davies (click here for a pic) has landed a cameo on PoA. A reliable source says he’ll be playing an unnamed portrait in a painting. Thanks Semoi, for the heads-up.

CBBC Newsround reports on the reaction to Sean Biggerstaff’s not being in Prisoner of Azkaban.

Sean Biggerstaff posted on his website today that it’s now official – he won’t be in the PoA film. We at TLC wonder what this means for Quidditch in the film, as that’s a turning-point for a few bits of the plot. Thanks to Emily for the info, and best wishes to Sean in your …read more!

The Evening Times has an article about the train that’s playing the role of the Hogwarts Express. The train traveled to Glasgow from Port William, where it caused a fire on the heather.

Tom Felton and Warrwick Davis will be signing autographs at CollectorMania3, which takes place starting May 2, and runs through that Monday. Event details are here. Photos from the event would be appreciated by Team TLC.

Website This is Local London reports that a night shoot for Prisoner of Azkaban will be taking place in Palmers Green next month.