It’s no surprise to anyone that the highly educated Emma Watson loves a good book.   She has touted several favorites in interviews and on social media pages in the last few years. This month, Harper’s Bazaar published a list of Emma Watson’s recommendations.  It was originally compiled by Hello Giggles, with Harper’s Bazaar adding a …read more!

In light of recent events, Leaky would like to share a message in solidarity with The Harry Potter Alliance‘s beautiful Facebook post, and in honour of all victims of violence and injustice in Paris, and worldwide. We remind those who are losing faith to stay strong and spread love and peace in these difficult times. From Paris …read more!

Some new, exciting details have been revealed about the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts attraction opening at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter this summer. On the attraction, riders will encounter Bellatrix, Gringotts security trolls, dragons, and He Who Must Not Be Named himself. You can watch a video describing more of the …read more!

We now have a closer look at the Gringotts ride and the Hogwarts Express ride, both of which will be opening at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley expansion this summer. Here or below you can watch a video showing a close up look at the Gringotts goblins in the lobby of …read more!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley official site has been updated to include a bit more information on the “Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts” attraction and reveals that theme park goers will see Harry, Ron, and Hermione when they ride it: Enter Gringotts bank at the far end of Diagon …read more!

In an official press release Universal Studios announced that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open on the West Coast in 2016: This monumental transformation, the most significant undertaking in the theme park’s storied 50 year history, will have substantial impacts across all facets of L.A.’s economic spectrum from job creation to tourism. Representing …read more!

We knew it was happening, but it’s good to hear it officially: The Leaky Cauldron will most definitely be a part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley expansion. In a discussion between Harry Potter set designer, Stuart Craig, the President of Universal Creative, Mark Woodbury, and the Vice President of Universal Creative, …read more!

The United States Postal Service will be releasing a Harry Potter stamp collection on November 19th. This limited edition collection will include 20 stamps and each stamp will be a 46 cent forever stamp.A preview of five of the stamps can be seen here.

You can now find J. K. Rowling’s bio of DADA professor Gilderoy Lockhart in the “Chamber of Secrets” section of Pottermore: You might want to pay a visit to one of the Moments from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; a Moment that features a well-known character who prides himself on his Memory Charms…

The first installment of “Goblet of Fire” on Pottermore is now available for all users to enjoy: We’re excited to announce that all members of Pottermore.com are now able to explore the first instalment of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Soak up the atmosphere of the Quidditch World Cup, find a Chudley Cannons …read more!