Archive for December, 2010

Fun Friday: You’ve Got (Wizard) Mail

Dec 24, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Humor

It looks like owls aren’t truly the only communication for wizards in this new technological age. Even Professor Severus Snape gets email, as evidenced by this secret look at his inbox. This is the fourth installment of Fun Fridays where we will highlight a new, cool, funny, or interesting thing created created by the Harry …read more!

I think this is the Leakypedia Page of the day post?

Dec 23, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Books

I came on here to post about the Leakypedia Page of the Day, which was supposed to be about a spell called the Confundus charm. But now I’m not so sure. I think I’m supposed to ask for MyLeaky members’ help filling that page out, or maybe it was something about Jingle Spells? Did you …read more!

Winners of Wizarding World T-Shirt Contest Announced

Dec 23, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Contests

After going through many wonderful entries, our Contest Team is pleased to announce the winners of this month’s contest, the Wizarding World T-Shirt Contest, which asked contestants to design a shirt geared towards the teenage witch or wizard. The winners are: First Place: ThatEnglishHalfBlood Second Place: nellythemarrow Third Place: Jenni S. Honorable Mention: Rachezee When …read more!

Do you believe in Nargles? – Leakypedia Page of the Day

Dec 22, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Books

Well, do you? We think the Leakypedia should, so that’s why today’s page of the day is for Nargles! As of this posting there is no entry for Nargles, as the Leakypedia is still quite new and there are still many areas of Harry’s world yet to be documented in this wiki. Help us out …read more!

Happy Harry Holidays with Digital Wizard Rock

Dec 22, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Charity

It’s near Christmas and you haven’t gotten Jingle Spells! For shame! Never fear, if you didn’t manage to get a physical copy in time (the next shipment goes out in January), you can download a dose of your favorite Potter-themed Christmas music from iTunes. Check it out: Jingle Spells 4Jingle Spells 3Jingle Spells 2Jingle Spells …read more!

Happy Birthday, Chris!

Dec 21, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Birthdays

Today is a special day! Our very own Chris Dotson is celebrating a birthday – if you’ve ever watched a video here at Leaky (and so many thousands of you have!) or enjoyed our Leaky Park mobile app then please join us in offering Chris the happiest of times! Happy birthday, Chris!

Neville Longbottom – Leakypedia’s Page of the Day

Dec 21, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Books

Hey guys! It’s “Character Tuesday” for the Leakypedia Post of the Day, and today we are looking at the incomplete page belonging to Neville Longbottom.This page could use some love, and if you feel so inclined to help flesh the rest of this page out you will find yourself with 75 MyLeaky points! Have fun …read more!

“Harry Potter” Actors Talk About Part 2 Reshoots on Facebook and Twitter

Dec 21, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

Last month, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) confirmed reshoots would soon be taking place for the epilogue in “Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” Today actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) updated her official Facebook page and announced she was back at Leavesden Studios with co-stars Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). Currently at Leavesden filming …read more!

Polyjuice Potion – Leakypedia Post fo the Day

Dec 20, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

News

Happy Monday everyone! Today starts our second week of daily Leakypedia posts. Last week went pretty well! Lots of you recieved 75 MyLeaky points for each day you helped, and many more of you will be receiving yours by days end. Today’s page of the day is Polyjuice Potion. This magical potion was used many …read more!

Followup: Brother of Padma Patil Actress Admits Assault

Dec 20, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Legal

In a followup to a story from July, Ashraf Azad has admitted attacking his sister, Afshan (Padma Patil) over her relationship with a Hindu man. The Guardian reports, “Ashraf, 28, from the Longsight district of Manchester, admitted one charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm as his trial was due to begin at Manchester crown …read more!



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