Everyone, please join us today as we wish actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) a very Happy 19th Birthday! Cheers Tom!

Leaky is proud to announce the winners of our first Fan Art Contest! It was a hard choice to make, as we received so many wonderful entries, but we can now present the winners in two categories as follows: Hand Drawn: First: “Hagrid and the Daily Prophet” by Mnem Second: “Up! Get Up! Now!” by …read more!

Actor Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) is among those contributing to a new charity auction to help in the effort against cancer. Dan autographed a book of poetry up for auction, with proceeds to benefit the Luke Neuhedel Foundation, which “is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with pediatric cancer through education, research …read more!

“Brotherhood,” the television series starring Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) has been renewed for another season. Cable station Showtime has ordered 10 more episodes of the series for next year. The Providence Journal reports that all the main characters of the show, including Michael Caffe, played by Jason, will be among those returning for season two. …read more!

Child Magazine has a special feature out now about 20 innovators “in the fields of education, entertainment, medicine, and more who forever altered what it means to be young in America.” In a list which includes Walt Disney, Jonas Salk, Steve Jobs, The Beatles, and Dr. Seuss, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is ranked at …read more!

The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated for the 19th to wish Hermione Granger a Happy Birthday. Cheers Hermione! 🙂

Gather round gather round so you may hear the joyful news this day! Our editor Julie turns 50 years young today! Happy Birthday Julie! Cheers!

The Tonner Doll Company, makers of the Harry Potter collection of dolls, has announced they will include a new Draco Malfoy doll next year in conjunction with the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Playthings.com reports that: This fall and holiday season, the Harry Potter line will include new dolls and …read more!

PotterCast 56 is out, and you can listen to find out how to win cool prizes, and for in-depth discussion on Jo’s latest comments on the invisibility cloak! To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download.) More notes: -The PotterCast Blog Challenge: …read more!

A few weeks ago we told you that Gentle Giant, makers of Harry Potter themed statues and mini-busts, was believed to be working on a Voldemort mini-bust for the 2007 collection. That statue of Voldemort has now been officially announced on the Gentle Giant website. Also announced is the new Riddle Grave Statue, which seems …read more!