Two sets of birthday wishes are in order today for James and Oliver Phelps. The actors, who portray Fred and George Weasley respectively, are celebrating their 24th birthdays! Many happy returns, James and Oliver!

Please join us in sending a particularly special batch of birthday wishes to actress Julie Walters. The Molly Weasley actress is today celebrating her 60th birthday! Many happy returns!

Today we ask you to join us in wishing Alan Rickman a very happy birthday. The Severus Snape actor is celebrating his 64th birthday. Many happy returns, Alan!

Please join us in wishing actress Bonnie Wright a very happy birthday today. The Ginny Weasley actress is celebrating her 19th birthday. Many happy returns!

Today we ask you to join us in wishing Ciarán Hinds a happy birthday. The actor, who will play Aberforth Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 56th birthday. Many happy returns!

Today we ask you to join us in wishing John Williams a very happy birthday. The composer, who worked on the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 78th birthday. Many happy returns!

The calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s official website has been updated to mark the February 6th birthday of Arthur Weasley. Three cheers to you, Arthur!

Today we ask you to join us in wishing Warwick Davis a tremendously happy birthday. Davis, who plays Professor Flitwick in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 40th birthday. Many happy returns!

Today we ask you to join us in wishing John Hurt a very happy birthday. The actor, who portrays Mr. Ollivander in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 70th birthday! Many happy returns!

As it is now midnight in the U.K., the calendar at JKRowling.com has flipped to the 9th of January and notes the birthday of Severus Snape. Here at Leaky, we ask you to join us in raising a glass to the ex-Potions Master. Happy birthday, Severus Snape!