In what is no doubt a neverending quest to drive Potter fans mad with speculation, iharrypotternet called our attention to two trademark applications which contain the phrase “HARRY POTTER” – the applications were filed in the European Community’s trademark office by “Seabottom Productions Limited”. In the European Community’s office, after an application is filed, the …read more!

Audio book sales have increased, in part due to Harry Potter. Thanks to Laura for the link!

A past Speedbump comic also has a Harry Potter theme.

Today’s Family Circus cartoon features JK Rowling. To view the comic click on the link. Once you get to the page, click on Files and from there, Today’s Cartoon. Thanks to everyone who sent us the tip!

The Harrop-Procter Community Forest, a community forest group, got quite a surprise in the form of an order for 500 broomsticks from Canadian publisher, Raincoast Books.

The Adelaide conference we mentioned last week now has a website with registration and content information. Thanks to Marc for the link!

Ahmed Fadl Shablool of Egypt speculates as to the possible eastern influences of Harry Potter. While we recognize that there are a few translation misspellings in this article, it’s still an intereresting read.

Thanks to Bill for pointing out this new set report at PercyWeasley.com.

Dillion the Armadillo is currently starring at the Edinburgh Zoo in an attraction called ‘Animal Antics’. Thanks to Ralph for the link!

The Syracuse Post Standard has an article on Tom Felton’s participation in the St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament.