Archive for June, 2015

Happy Birthday Draco!

Jun 05, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Yesterday a lizard was named for the spell that almost killed Draco Malfoy (Sectumsempra). Today our reptile Slytherin friend, being alive and well–having survived the Battle of Hogwarts with a little help from Harry (who saved his life twice in one day)–celebrates his 35th birthday. Draco is married to Astoria Greengrass, and they have a son, Scorpius …read more!

Sectumsemper, A New Lizard Species Named from Harry Potter

Jun 05, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Yesterday, the BBC reported that a new species of lizard had been found amongst fossils in a drawer of unidentified rocks at the University of Bristol. The fossilized lizard, discovered by student, Catherine Klein, showed signs of having incredible self-sharpening teeth. Its teeth could continue to get sharper with each bite it took, and cut …read more!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood Announcement!

Jun 04, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

A couple of days ago, on June 2, 2015, Warner Bros made a rather large announcement about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood. The highly successful theme park will be opening its West Coast location in the Spring of 2016. The main attraction of the Wizarding World Diagon Alley, is Harry Potter and the …read more!

Harry Potter Stars help Judi Dench’s Sustainability Project

Jun 04, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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Judi Dench called upon British stars to join her in raising awareness for clean waters and marine life.  She asked her fellow actresses and entertainers to pose naked, using only various marine wild life to cover themselves and maintain their modesty. Among those who contributed to the project were Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix), Fiona Shaw …read more!



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