Pottermore tweeted this morning, honoring Professor Severus Snape on his birthday by taking a look at his career. A neutral stance to take. J.K. Rowling wasn’t quite sure how to proceed, and posted this tweet: Been wondering how to mark Snape’s birthday without starting an argument. Here’s to him, the big hero/bully. He really was …read more!

Today marks the 87th birthday of Rubeus Hagrid – everybody’s favourite half-giant! Hagrid has had an eventful past. He was expelled from Hogwarts in his third year for his suspected involvement in the opening of The Chamber of Secrets, but Dumbledore’s trust in him thankfully made up for this injustice, being allowed to presume as Gamekeeper. His …read more!

Today marks William Arthur “Bill” Weasley’s 45th birthday. Bill is the eldest of Molly and Arthur Weasley’s children, husband to Fleur Delacour, and father to Victoire, Dominique, and Louis Weasley. Described by Harry as “cool,” Bill is a known for being brave and having a penchant for adventure. After graduating from Hogwarts, Bill went to …read more!

Last month J.K. Rowling tweeted that she would give us Sirius Black’s birthday if Scotland won their rugby match. The Scottish were victorious, and today we are able to celebrate Harry’s godfather’s birthday! Sirius Black was an amazing character. He was the father figure Harry never had growing up at the Dursley’s. In addition to …read more!

As the resident young mom/writer here, I am thrilled to wish Mrs. Molly Weasley a happy birthday from all of us at Leaky.  If there has ever been a fictional mum to make a model for good parenting, it’s she!  To celebrate her special day, here are just a few of the things we love …read more!

Today, we celebrate two Harry Potter birthdays, one a character and one an actor! They are both very real to us of course, because even though one may only exist inside of our heads, Dumbledore tells us that doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Professor Filius Flitwick celebrates his birthday today. Though we are not quite …read more!

September 26th marks Quirinus Quirrell’s birthday. His age is unknown. Quirrell was a mousy and bookish wizard. Known for his intelligence, he was sorted into Ravenclaw House during his time at Hogwarts. Though he lacked social charm and was teased for being timid, he was learned and known for his wisdom in the area of …read more!

Today we celebrate Garrick Ollivander’s birthday. Though his exact birth year is uncertain, it seems that he is (or would be) roughly 96 years of age today. Mr. Ollivander is best known as the proprietor of Ollivander’s Wand Shop in Diagon Alley. He descends from a long line of wand-makers, and is widely regarded as …read more!

Today we wish Hermione Jean (Granger) Weasley a very Happy Birthday. Hermione is one of the brightest Witches of her time. As a true heroine, Hermione not only fought valiantly in the Battle of Hogwarts, but she made the defeat of Voldemort possible. As Ron admitted once about Harry’s quest for Horcruxes, “we wouldn’t last …read more!

In true pink and kitten covered fashion, it is our duty today to wish Dolores Umbridge a happy birthday. Her party is probably designed and organized by herself, for she will have order. Though none of us are particularly keen on Dolores, especially after J.K. Rowling told us more of her on Pottermore, we wouldn’t …read more!