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!

Please join us in wishing Alfonso Cuarón, director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, a very Happy Birthday!

Please join us in wishing Shirley Henderson (Moaning Myrtle) a very Happy Birthday!

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!

Today we celebrate Natalia Tena’s 31st birthday! Natalia Tena plays the vibrant (Nymphadora, please forgive us) Tonks in the Harry Potter films! Since the Potter films, Tena has been involved in many films (including her own independent projects), Game of Thrones, and many stage productions. Tena is also known for her musical talent, and her …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!

  Both Veronica Clifford (Mrs. Mason) and George Harris (Kingsley Shacklebolt) celebrate their birthdays today! Please join us in sending birthday wishes to them both–as well as the hope that Veronica Clifford’s day didn’t end with a pudding disaster!

Yesterday, (we are so, so sorry your Knightliness) Sir Michael Gambon celebrated his 75 birthday! Sir Gambon played the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films (3-8), after Richard Harris passed away. He was also featured in J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy BBC mini series. Sir Gambon provided the Harry Potter set not only …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!

Over the past weekend (10th October), the Harry Potter Alliance celebrated its tenth birthday. Their celebrations included a party at GeekyCon in August, and a month-long Indiegogo campaign (HPA10), through which they raised total of $106,545, well-surpassing their initial goal of $77,777. NerdCon: Stories provided the venue for HPA’s birthday party, which featured important special guests such as Leaky’s own Melissa Anelli, (President of the Board), …read more!