Previously we told you Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels were issuing a special 10th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone that would contain new material from author J.K. Rowling. You can now pre-order the book, here via our Cauldron Shop for a reduced price of $19.80. The book …read more!

Author J.K. Rowling is doing some updating this morning on her website, with a news entry on the upcoming charity auction featuring that special 800 word prequel to the Harry Potter series. Of note is the fact Jo says the story on the prequel card takes place 3 years before Harry was born. Full quotage …read more!

Following on the big news from yesterday about the brand new 800 word prequel to events in the Harry Potter series, we now have some additional information about what the story will feature. According to the Guardian, we will be hearing more about the beloved Marauders, as the paper reports the story will feature “the …read more!

Hang on everyone, as there is some rather big news tonight regarding that notecard that J.K. Rowling has written for a charity auction in June. MSNBC is reporting tonight that the note card is actually “an 800-word Harry Potter prequel.” The only other information on this new material regarding the beloved Harry Potter series is …read more!

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The 153rd edition of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is online today with an episode from Florida at the past weekend’s SuperCon Fan Convention in Fort Lauderdale. We have a treat for you in this episode as PotterCast was asked by the folks from the Florida SuperCon to interview actors from the Harry Potter series …read more!

Please join us today in wishing a very happy birthday to actress Helena Bonham Carter, who portrays Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films. Miss Bonham Carter celebrates her 42nd birthday today. Cheers to you, Helena!

The Wizard Rockumentary will have two screenings today at Florida SuperCon: On at 3:45 and one at 9:45 p.m. The movie chronicles the movement of Harry Potter-related bands around the country, including footage from 2006 through August of 2007. The filmmakers will be on-hand to field questions, and have DVDs of the documentary available for …read more!

We have some sad news today, regarding a young actor who is due to appear in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The Telegraph is reporting that Robert Knox, who plays the part of Ravenclaw student (and Slug Club hopeful) Marcus Belby, has been tragically killed in an incident that took place in …read more!

Happy Birthday wishes go out to actor Jim Broadbent who celebrates his 59th birthday today. Mr. Broadbent is set to appear as Horace Slughorn in the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” film. Happy Birthday, Jim! Cheers!