Emily Brontë’s classic novel Wuthering Heights has been chosen as the next book in the Leaky Lounge’s non-Harry Potter Book Club. Jo’s Book Nook features discussions open to all Lounge members who wish to read a classic novel and take part in open discussions on many topics related to the novel. This time around, the …read more!

Lend an ear and you shall hear… lovely new excerpts from the score to the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The official HBP website has received a makeover this morning, and fans can now hear a slightly revised Hedwig’s theme, plus see the recently released posters, with a large image of Harry greeting …read more!

Behold, now in glorious High Definition: the recent Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince “First Look” feature. As we first told you the other day, the video is available via the Official Harry Potter Widget, and is now available for download at home via the following links. Enjoy! QUICKTIME HIGH DEFLargeMediumSmall WindowsLargeMediumSmall Quicktime StandardLargeMediumSmall FlashLargeMedium

Please join us in sending out birthday wishes to actor Timothy Spall, who portrays the character of Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Spall is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. Cheers!

Several pieces of news today regarding Harry Potter books up for auction. First thanks to Heritage Auction for letting us know about a first edition Bloomsbury copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Sorcerer’s Stone) they have for auction. Heritage let us know this book is “a rare true first edition of Harry Potter …read more!

I realize it’s been a full month since I last blogged, and I’m sorry to say that this blog isn’t going to be about Harry Potter but I need to get the word out about an event I am participating in. March 14-15 is an event called the 24 Hour Cancer Dance-a-thon (the link opens …read more!

Actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) will be gracing the cover of the April 2009 issue of Blag Magazine, which will also feature a lengthy interview and “20 page portfolio feature” with the young actor. Our Order Partner RupertGrint.net is reporting that this issue will feature extensive coverage of Mr. Grint’s latest film, Cherrybomb, along with …read more!

Check it out: Warners Bros has now released that new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince “First Look” feature via the Video section of their Official Harry Potter Widget. As reported previously, this footage contains new looks at the Inferi, the attack on the Burrow, Hermione setting the birds on Ronald, plus features new interviews …read more!

Sunday, to celebrate the launch of “Accio Books,” a new house-themed effort to galvanize Harry Potter fans to donate books to those who need them most, the HP Alliance will host its third live Dumbledore’s Army meeting. This meeting, which will take the place of a live chat at this channel on Ustream, will feature …read more!

That was amazing, guys, thanks for all your participation! Reminder, everyone! The second HP Alliance Dumbledore’s Army meeting will be tonight (Wednesday) at 9 pm EST on UStream. We are already playing wizard rock music over in the room and chatting while we wait. Ustream is awesome because it allows you to interact with everyone …read more!