We at Leaky receive many rumors about possible release dates for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth book in the Harry Potter series. The latest rumor about a possible announcement of a release date for this book comes from someone who works at Waldenbooks, who says a flier was sent out to employees …read more!

DanRadcliffe.com and DanRadcliffe.co.uk have launched their “Candle for Care” charity fundraiser for Demelza House, a Children’s Hospice in England. This fundraiser is being held for the Harry Potter actor who has requested a donation to this charity in lieu of sending him a holiday gift. Also, those who donate will be given a chance to …read more!

There are new Harry Potter themed stamps soon to be available in the U.K. The stamps will feature scenes from the Harry Potter films and novels and include Harry, Ron, Hermione as well as Hagrid. A spokesperson said “We had wanted to issue Harry Potter stamps for some time. The idea behind using Harry is …read more!

Prolific, best-selling Chilean writer Isabel Allende, author of Daughter of Fortune and other books, said in a November 25th interview with Spanish newspaper La Razon that JK Rowling should receive the Nobel Prize. “I admire immensely the author, I love her books and the movies based in them and I thank her, as mother and …read more!

Fandomer Emily is doing a study on characterization in the HP movies, for which she’s set up an online survey – she’ll share the results with us as soon as she can, so go take part here. We know y’all have opinions on this; it’s a great way to get them heard. Enjoy!

Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) recently sent a note to his fans at the Unofficial Jason Isaacs Page in which he mentioned his filming on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which probably means the filming of the graveyard scene will take place in February: “Like I said, I’m doing a spit and a cough …read more!

In an interview with The Courier Mail, author Colleen McCullough (The Thorn Birds) mentions Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. In this article, which you can read below, Colleen McCullough offers her opinion on her fellow author. ONE thing Colleen McCullough won’t miss when she finally loses her battle against a condition that is sending her …read more!

Actor Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom ) is set to switch on Christmas lights for the town of Ilkley, England. The festivities are set to happen at 5pm Saturday, November 27th.

UK Charity “One Parent Families” has named author J.K. Rowling as their new President. Having been involved with this charity since 2000 and she was named its first Ambassador, One Parent Families is very important to the Harry Potter author. J.K. Rowling says: “I am truly honoured to be made President of One Parent Families, …read more!

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will get its terrestrial debut on BBC One this Christmas. No word yet on whether there will be any deleted scenes interspersed into the showing, though we’ll try to find out. Festive thanks to Peter for letting us know! And Maelle also let us know that French channel TF1 …read more!