Blogpulse has announced its list of the most frequently blogged terms for 2005. In the “People and Personalities” category, Harry Potter topped the list, followed by President George W. Bush and the late Pope John Paul II. More information can be found here.

A study appearing in the British Medical Journal asserts that on the weekends during which the last two HP books were released, hospital emergency rooms in Britain received half the usual number of visits from 7- to 15-year-old children with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries. Unlike other “crazes” like inline skating and microscooters, reading the HP books …read more!

She’s the Queen o’ the Cauldron, our own Big Cheese Everyone, won’t you join me please? as we gather round and celebrate this day in honor of a very special birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA ANELLI!! Cheers to you! 🙂

The holiday is now more complete as we have some new photos from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Thanks to Char from JasonIsaac’sPhotoAlbumsOnline, this editor in particular was most delighted to see this new photo of her favorite actor as Lucius Malfoy, taken from the graveyard scene (note his Deatheaters hood, and the …read more!

Entertainment Weekly magazine has named its “Top 15 Entertainers of 2005,” and our beloved Harry has the number nine slot! Thanks to all who sent this in! Update/Correction: Ack. The spot on the list was for all things Harry — specifically the GoF film and HBP, not the trio, as originally posted. Thanks to everyone …read more!

The Scotsman reports that a granite plaque is set to be placed on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh to commemorate the place where J.K. Rowling “famously went to work on her books while still a struggling single mother, as she couldn’t afford to heat her flat.” The plaque will feature a photograph of Jo, and will …read more!

J.K. Rowling has left a gift-wrapped message on her desk this Christmas, which brings us glad tidings heralding a hint of things to come on the website, and oh yes, a mention of Book Seven. Jo writes: DECEMBER 25th That tired old welcome page was starting to bug me, so I thought I’d give you …read more!

From Leaky’s family to yours – have a wonderful, safe, merry Christmas! We can’t believe we’re nearing the end of yet another year with you all – it continues to be a blast. All the best and warmest wishes for a holiday full of fun and love this weekend.

Our second PotterCast Holiday FilkCast is here as a subscriber special, so get your iTunes up and running: Track Listing: Track Listing: -Harry Medley: Oh, Harry James; Harry the Redfaced Teenager; Oh Come, All Ye Faithful (Loyal to the Albus); Harry’s Nightmares; Voldemort’s on the Outside -John Noe the Tech Man -I Want a Brand …read more!

UnderGroundOnline is reporting that Elizabeth Hurley has been offered the part of Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We have reported this rumor a few times in the past year, and also debunked the rumor on Warner Brothers’ authority. We recommend that this rumor be taken with a shaker or …read more!