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Half-Blood Prince Countdown Updated and Available

Posted by: Melissa -
August 16, 2008, 11:30 PM

Leaky’s Half-Blood Prince movie countdown has now been updated to reflect the new release date.


Get this and other HP countdowns at LeakyNews.com


On this... MORE

Leaky

Third Issue of The Quibbler Now Online

Posted by: Edward -
August 16, 2008, 01:14 AM

The third edition of The Quibbler, our new magazine which prints “all the news you won’t find anywhere else,” is hot off the presses and available for your reading pleasure. This issue... MORE

LeakyLounge

Jo's Book Nook Opens Reading of "To Kill A Mockingbird"

Posted by: Edward -
August 09, 2008, 01:09 PM

It is time once again to dust off your classics, for Jo’s Book Nook is now starting to read the Harper Lee novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Our Non-Harry Potter Book opens up today with the reading... MORE

LeakyLounge

Winners of Two Part Riddle Contest Annoucned

Posted by: Edward -
August 07, 2008, 12:46 PM

After receiving many wonderful and fun entries, the winners of our Two-Part Riddle Contest are ready to be announced. Back in July, we asked you to answer the ten riddles that were picked during the first part... MORE

Leaky

New Leaky Bloggers!

Posted by: Melissa -
August 05, 2008, 12:35 PM

We have some more bloggers in Leaky’s new Blog section for you to check out. Remember, any Leaky reader who wants a blog should send their idea and any relevant experience to blog@the-leaky-cauldron.org.

In the... MORE

LeakyLounge

Sing the Song of the Sorting Hat

Posted by: Edward -
August 02, 2008, 01:32 AM

As it is now August, we have an exciting new contest to bring you today. The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Sorting Hat Song Contest asks you to provide the lyrics to the... MORE

LeakyLounge

"Deathly Hallows" Anniversary Celebration in the Leaky Lounge

Posted by: Edward -
July 26, 2008, 11:22 AM

Come join us today in our Leaky Lounge forum for a celebration of the one-year anniversary of the publication of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” This time last year, readers across the world at last... MORE

Leaky

Presenting: Leaky Blogs!

Posted by: Melissa -
July 23, 2008, 12:39 AM

We’re happy to present one of our newest and most exciting feature here at Leaky: Leaky Blogs!

We’ve created a section to allow for more voices to be heard here on Leaky, for commentary about Potter:... MORE

LeakyLounge

Join Reading of "The Amber Spyglass" in Jo's Book Nook

Posted by: Edward -
July 12, 2008, 10:37 PM

Our non-Harry Potter book club, Jo’s Book Nook, has picked up the next novel to read, discuss, and analyze as part of this Leaky Lounge open book club experience. Starting today, those interested may join in... MORE

Conventions

Dance the Night Away, Leaky Con and Wizard Wrock Style at Terminus

Posted by: Sue -
July 11, 2008, 11:51 PM

Let’s shake the rafters at Terminus, Leaky Con and Wizard Rock style, as we are thrilled to announce a very special dance party to be held next month. Hosted by DJ Paul DeGeorge (of Harry and... MORE

Leaky

Second Issue of The Quibbler Now Online

Posted by: Edward -
July 11, 2008, 12:40 PM

The second edition of The Quibbler, our new magazine which prints “all the news you won’t find anywhere else,” is hot off the presses and ready to be viewed. This brand new issue MORE

LeakyLounge

Harry Potter Prequel Contest Now Open

Posted by: Edward -
July 08, 2008, 10:59 PM

For this month of July, our Contest Crew has launched their latest venture which takes a leaf from Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s book in inviting you to write your own Harry Potter... MORE

LeakyLounge

Watch "Sorcerer's Stone" Film Along with our Corner Booth Chat Today

Posted by: Edward -
July 05, 2008, 07:09 AM

Starting at 1 pm EST today, our Corner Booth text chat will be hosting a special movie day with the viewing of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Join along with your fellow chatters... MORE

LeakyLounge

July Craft Along Now Open

Posted by: Edward -
July 01, 2008, 12:27 PM

As it is now July 1st, the July Craft Along Event we previously announced has now commenced. Join our Crafty Witches and friends in crafting these splendid Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelets... MORE

LeakyLounge

Second Part of Leaky's Riddle Contest to Begin

Posted by: Edward -
June 30, 2008, 05:33 PM

The second part of our previously announced Riddle Contest is now set to being on Tuesday, July 1st, with the posting of the first of ten riddles to be solved for this contest. Now that... MORE

Chamber of Chat

Come Celebrate the Chamber of Chat's Three Year Anniversary

Posted by: Edward -
June 27, 2008, 11:30 PM

The Chamber of Chat, Leaky’s premiere interactive 3D chat world, is celebrating its third anniversary this Saturday. To mark this event, our Chamber of Chat staff has festivities of fun and good cheer on... MORE

LeakyLounge

Craft Yourself a Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelet

Posted by: Edward -
June 16, 2008, 03:50 PM

It is time once again to pull out those crafting wands for Leaky’s own Crafty Witches are gearing up for our next Craft Along Event. Starting on July 1st, we invite you to join us... MORE

LeakyLounge

Reading of "The Hobbit" Begins Today in Jo's Book Nook on Leaky Lounge

Posted by: Edward -
June 14, 2008, 10:09 PM

The reading of the next novel in our non-Harry Potter book club has started today on our very own Leaky Lounge forum. Jo’s Book Nook is currently sitting down to read and discuss the J.... MORE

Leaky

Debut Quibbler Edition Hits the Stands!

Posted by: Melissa -
June 13, 2008, 12:14 PM

On this freaky Friday we bring you a The Quibbler, a magazine full of “all the news you won’t find anywhere else”! You can read it right here (and if you need directions on how to navigate the... MORE

Conventions

Harry Potter Conference Updates: Terminus, Portus, Accio 2008 and Convention Alley News

Posted by: Sue -
June 09, 2008, 05:52 PM

Now that June is here, time is quickly approaching for a host of Harry Potter conferences set for this summer. Here is the latest from the upcoming events in the nearing days ahead.

Convention Alley: Due to begin next week... MORE

LeakyLounge

Winner of the Remember the Magic Contest Announced

Posted by: Edward -
June 07, 2008, 10:59 AM

Previously, we announced the Remember the Magic Contest which asked you to write a vignette of the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings Harry encounters the first time walking through Diagon Alley. After receiving many splendid... MORE

LeakyLounge

Winners of Salute to the Fallen Heroes Contest Announced

Posted by: Edward -
June 04, 2008, 11:23 AM

All the entries have been received in last month’s Salute to Fallen Hero Contest and the winners have been chosen. In this contest, we asked you to write a eulogy of up to 50 words... MORE

LeakyLounge

Riddle Me This With New Two-Part Leaky Contest

Posted by: Edward -
June 01, 2008, 08:23 PM

Our Leaky Contest Crew has launched a new two-part contest which will span the months of June and July. This contest will stretch your mind and test your wits as we ask for Harry Potter related riddles... MORE

LeakyLounge

Jo's Book Nook Opens Reading of "The Subtle Knife" on Leaky Lounge

Posted by: Edward -
May 19, 2008, 12:36 AM

Our Leaky Lounge is buzzing once again as the start of the latest book club reading has just begun in the Jo’s Book Nook forums. Our Non-Harry Potter Book Club will be reading “The Subtle Knife”... MORE

LeakyLounge

Rediscover the Magic of "Sorcerer's Stone" In Our Reading Groups

Posted by: Edward -
May 15, 2008, 11:54 AM

Once again our one of a kind Leaky Lounge Reading Groups have opened their doors and begun sorting for their latest round of community book club readings. This time around we will be going back to... MORE

LeakyLounge

Winners of our April Poetry Contest Announced

Posted by: Edward -
May 11, 2008, 01:04 AM

The winners of our April Poetry Contest have been chosen and are ready to be announced. As April was National Poetry month, we asked you to write a poem about the Harry Potter series. After... MORE

Scribbulus

May Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Posted by: Edward -
May 01, 2008, 08:00 AM

The May issue of Scribbulus, Leaky’s premier essay project, is now online with three essays for your reading pleasure. Our twenty-fourth issue features an essay comparing J. K. Rowling’s novels to the The Canterbury Tales, an... MORE

LeakyLounge

Remember the Magic of Harry Potter

Posted by: Edward -
May 01, 2008, 07:07 AM

Our Contest Crew has launched a new contest today which asks you to help Remember the Magic for a certain experience from the first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In order to enter,... MORE

Fans

Reminder: We are Wizards Documentary, Special Wizard Rock Show in Boston

Posted by: Sue -
April 25, 2008, 07:23 AM

Previously, we told you about several screenings of the We Are Wizards documentary taking place over the past few weeks, with one large event due to take place this weekend.... MORE

LeakyLounge

Crafty Wands at the Ready!

Posted by: Sue -
April 24, 2008, 11:37 AM

Calling all crafters! For those who enjoy making their own Harry Potter crafts, we have a fun new feature just for you! Starting this May 1st, Leaky's own Crafty Witches will host a special Craft-Along... MORE

LeakyLounge

Celebrate Earth Day on the Leaky Lounge

Posted by: Edward -
April 22, 2008, 10:23 AM

Activities galore can be found on our Leaky Lounge forum today as we celebrate Earth Day! Neville kicks off this eco-friendly event which will feature fun games, quizzes, discussions, and much more. An environmentally-conscious scavenger hunt is... MORE

LeakyLounge

Attention Jane Austen Fans: Mr. Darcy Requests Your Presence in the Leaky Lounge

Posted by: Sue -
April 20, 2008, 12:12 PM

Calling all Jane Austen fans! The Leaky Lounge is proud to announce that Jo’s Book Nook, our non-Harry Potter book reading group, has now started on Jane Austen’s masterpiece: Pride and Prejudice. While we can’t... MORE

Contests

April Poetry Contest Now Open

Posted by: Edward -
April 10, 2008, 11:08 AM

Today, our wonderful contest crew has a new contest to bring you just in time for spring. As April is the National Month for Poetry, this new contest asks you to write a poem about the Harry... MORE

Leaky

Another change in staffing

Posted by: Melissa -
April 02, 2008, 12:16 AM

All right, that’s enough – the bogus predictions and news tips were one thing but the drinking on the job just puts her over the edge. We’ve sadly told Sybill she can no longer post news here,... MORE

Leaky

Beyond the Inner Eye, I See...

Posted by: Sybill -
April 01, 2008, 11:58 PM

Once again my Inner Eye has called me forth from my respite to foretell events... the practices I have studied of Divination have given me insight beyond the physical world. *hiccup* The fiery orb burns bright in... MORE

Scribbulus

April Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Posted by: Edward -
April 01, 2008, 09:51 PM

The 23rd issue of Leaky’s premier essay project, Scribbulus, is now online featuring six essays for your reading pleasure. This issue brings you works that spoof excerpts from books, magazines, or newspapers in the Harry Potter... MORE

Leaky

Welcome, Editor Sybill!

Posted by: Melissa -
April 01, 2008, 12:05 AM

For the past few months, we’ve been thinking a lot about the future of Leaky. We’re mostly a news site, so we usually just think about the past – what happened, how did it, how they did... MORE

Fans

"We Are Wizards" Documentary Screening at Film Festivals in April

Posted by: Sue -
March 31, 2008, 05:55 PM

As some of you may know, there is a new documentary focusing on the Harry Potter fandom called “We Are Wizards.” This documentary has been described by the film makers as a piece that “tracks... MORE

LeakyLounge

Winners of 'Ears to Fred and George Contest Announced

Posted by: Edward -
March 31, 2008, 02:05 PM

In the lead up to the birthday of Weasley Twins Fred and George, the winners of the Ears to Fred and George Contest are ready to be announced. In February, we asked you to send... MORE

LeakyLounge

Updates and New Features on the Leaky Lounge

Posted by: Edward -
March 22, 2008, 11:18 PM

Our Leaky Lounge forum has been updated with a few new fun features that came from suggestions by a number of our avid Lounge members and staffers. First, we have a new forum in Jo’s Book... MORE

HP References

Bridge Used in Potter Filming for Platform 9 3/4 to be destroyed by Muggles?

Posted by: Sue -
March 18, 2008, 07:37 AM

It would seem a landmark for Wizards and Muggles alike is under threat, as a new report says a bridge and clock at King’s Cross station in London, England may be removed as part of an expansion project. Update:... MORE

LeakyLounge

Winners of the Love Songs of the 90s Contest Announced

Posted by: Edward -
March 06, 2008, 10:50 PM

Last month we brought to you our Love Songs of the 90s Contest where we asked you to send us love song lyrics that were directed to a character from Harry Potter series. After receiving... MORE

Wizard Rock

Wizard Rock Winners Include Two Songs from "Jingle Spells"

Posted by: Sue -
March 06, 2008, 07:54 PM

Wizrocklopedia has now announced the winners of their People’s Choice Awards, which included two songs found on Jingle Spells, our Get a Clue Charity Fundraiser Holiday CD. Selected as “Best Holiday Song” was “Christmas with... MORE

Scribbulus

Twenty-Second Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Posted by: Edward -
March 01, 2008, 12:04 PM

As it is now officially March 1st, we have for you the latest issue of Leaky’s premier essay project, Scribbulus. This Issue covers the complex and mysterious world of Horcruxes, offering new ways to look at the... MORE

LeakyLounge

'Ears to Fred and George Contest Opens

Posted by: Edward -
February 27, 2008, 09:37 PM

Our Contest Crew has a new call for submissions for our latest contest to bring you today. Soon the April 1st celebration of the birth of Fred and George Weasley will be up on us, and we... MORE

LeakyLounge

Winners of Ron's Chocolate Card Contest Announced

Posted by: Edward -
February 19, 2008, 11:35 PM

Our latest Leaky contest is now complete, and the winners for our Ron’s Chocolate Card Contest have been announced. For this contest, we asked you to design your own Chocolate Frog card for Ron Weasley in... MORE

Leaky

Presenting the Leaky Login

Posted by: Melissa -
February 08, 2008, 05:43 PM

We’re happy to introduce to you today a brand-new feature from Leaky – the Leaky Login. This is the one, all-purpose login you need around Leaky and our forums – one login gives you access to post on MORE

Scribbulus

Entire Scribbulus Essay Collection Up-to-Date

Posted by: Edward -
February 08, 2008, 02:05 PM

As we have mentioned previously, our entire Scribbulus staff have been working to update their entire essay collection as part of our latest site redesign. They have now completed the transfer and every essay from... MORE

LeakyLounge

February "Love Songs of the 90's" Contest Opens

Posted by: Edward -
February 01, 2008, 12:44 AM

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now comes the time of the year to send the ones you love tokens of your affection. This act is mirrored in our latest contest: The Love Songs of the 90’s Contest.... MORE

LeakyLounge

Happy Birthday, Leaky Lounge!

Posted by: Edward -
January 26, 2008, 11:20 AM

Celebrations have begun today on the Leaky Lounge as our 72,000 member strong Harry Potter forum celebrates its 3rd birthday! This much fun can not be contained to just one day, so we have activities and special... MORE

LeakyLounge

"Goblet of Fire" Book Club Opens Today on the Leaky Lounge

Posted by: Edward -
January 20, 2008, 06:59 PM

Our forum, the Leaky Lounge, has today begun their latest Book Club reading. Discussing the fourth book, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” our Book Club creates a place where everyone can join in and... MORE

Contests

Leaky's Potter Year In Summary Contest Winners Announced

Posted by: Edward -
January 02, 2008, 08:10 PM

Our last Leaky contest, the Potter Year In Summary, is now complete and we are very happy to announce the winners in the contest’s three categories: Video, Art, and Writing. In this contest, we asked you... MORE

Books

A Deathly Hallows Year in Review

Posted by: Sue -
December 31, 2007, 04:27 PM

Ten Years, Seven Books, One Story. 2007 saw the last chapter in the Harry Potter series brought to life with the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on July 21. It was quite the journey... MORE

Movies

Of Phoenixes and Princes: The Year in Harry Potter Films

Posted by: Edward -
December 31, 2007, 01:51 PM

It was quite the year for Harry Potter films in 2007, with the release of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” hitting theaters in July, and production beginning on “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”... MORE

Leaky

2007: A Year in Review for Leaky and the Fandom

Posted by: Sue -
December 31, 2007, 12:03 PM

A new film and the final book: 2007 was a banner year for Harry Potter fans. But before we look back at the book and movie changes over this remarkable year, let’s take a look back at the changes here... MORE

LeakyLounge

Harry New Year Challenge Starts Today in the Lounge

Posted by: Edward -
December 29, 2007, 11:14 PM

New Year’s celebrations have begun early on our forum, the Leaky Lounge, with the opening of the Shrieking Shack for games and more activities for Lounge members. Our Harry New Year Challenge lets you play a slew of different games... MORE

Charity

Jingle Spells on iTunes, Amazon

Posted by: Melissa -
December 23, 2007, 02:45 PM

Jingle Spells, this year’s Get a Clue charity item which has raised MORE THAN $30,000 FOR BOOK AID (we’re a little excited by that, can you tell?) is now available on MORE

LeakyLounge

"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Reading Group Sorting Begins on Lounge

Posted by: Edward -
December 22, 2007, 12:11 PM

The Lily and Stag Inn have opened their doors once again for all wishing to join the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” reading groups. Our forum, the Leaky Lounge, is hosting this fun... MORE

Leaky

Entertainment Weekly Names Leaky "Essential Fan Site" and "Best of the Web"

Posted by: Melissa -
December 21, 2007, 04:59 PM

Entertainment Weekly has placed Leaky as #2 (and the only HP site named) on its 25 Essential Fan Sites (online version) and Best of the Web lists (print version – thanks... MORE

Conventions

Live PotterCast Coming to Terminus, August 2008

Posted by: Sue -
December 01, 2007, 08:47 PM

Chicago surely is turning into our kind of town as we are thrilled to announce that PotterCast will be broadcasting at Terminus. PotterCast, the official podcast of The Leaky Cauldron, is to be part of... MORE

Charity

HP Alliance Podcast on Darfur Fast and More

Posted by: Sue -
December 01, 2007, 05:07 PM

Previously, we reported on a call to action for the Harry Potter community to respond to the crisis in Darfur. The truly horrific plight involving the mothers of Darfur has touched us, and we at Leaky,... MORE

Scribbulus

December Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Posted by: Edward -
December 01, 2007, 01:24 PM

The latest issue of our premier essay project, Scribbulus, has now been published containing five new essays for your reading pleasure. Included within the pages of our 21st issue, are four looks behind the half-moon spectacles of... MORE

Charity

Jingle Spells Completely SOLD OUT

Posted by: Melissa -
November 30, 2007, 09:23 PM

WELL. That went quickly.

Jingle Spells, the wizard rock Christmas album that was Leaky's sixth Get a Clue fundraiser and an outstanding compilation of Harry-themed holiday music, is now COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.

What does this... MORE

Contests

Wizard and Muggle Photography Contest Winners Announced

Posted by: Edward -
November 18, 2007, 02:58 PM

Last month our contest crew brought you their latest contest, to see who could dress most creatively as a wizard ‘blending’ into Muggle society. You sent in your most creative and hilarious images of wizards taking to... MORE

Contests

Potter Year in Summary Contest Now Open

Posted by: Edward -
November 16, 2007, 06:35 PM

As 2007 draws to a close, the time comes to take a look back at the many events that have happened this past year in the fandom. Our wonderful contest crew has a new contest to announce that lets you... MORE

Scribbulus

Twentieth Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Posted by: Edward -
November 02, 2007, 09:49 AM

This month Scribbulus, Leaky’s premier essay project, has five new essays for your reading pleasure. Three address our November essay call “Changing Concepts of Characters.” In the first of these essays, writer Mosaic reflects on Neville Longbottom’s selfless bravery and... MORE

LeakyLounge

Haunted Happenings Hit Leaky Lounge

Posted by: Sue -
October 27, 2007, 09:55 AM

It’s a spooky, kooky kind of day on the Leaky Lounge, the official forum of the Leaky Cauldron as we celebrate Halloween, Potter Style. Summon your inner Gryffindor, and with your bravery, prepare to meet all sorts of spooky fun... MORE

Leaky

Movie Night In the Corner Booth

Posted by: Edward -
October 26, 2007, 11:43 AM

Get your popcorn, jumbo cola, and Milk Duds at the ready! The Corner Booth is hosting the first of four Harry Potter movie nights beginning Friday, October 26th at 8 p.m. EST. Starting with the classic “Harry Potter... MORE

LeakyLounge

Tricks and Treats on the Leaky Lounge

Posted by: Edward -
October 24, 2007, 11:55 AM

Our Leaky Lounge is setting up for a Halloween none will soon forget as they have begun to hide little tricks and treats throughout the Lounge. Be sure to search high and low on the forums as the goodies left... MORE

Leaky

Melissa Anelli to appear on MSNBC This Afternoon, Washington Post Chat Tomorrow

Posted by: Sue -
October 22, 2007, 03:31 PM

Since the revelation regarding Dumbledore over the weekend, the media interest in the story has been high. It continues today as MSNBC has asked our own Melissa Anelli to be a guest on the cable network to discuss... MORE

Contests

Wizard and Muggle Photography Contest Now Open

Posted by: Edward -
October 17, 2007, 11:14 AM

We have a new contest to bring you for the month of October: The Wizards Dressed as Muggles Photography Contest! Remember those fabulous outfits that wizards use when trying to blend in to Muggle society? Well, we want to see... MORE

Scribbulus

October Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Posted by: Edward -
October 02, 2007, 08:35 PM

The long awaited return of Leaky’s premier essay project is now upon us with the publication this, the 19th Issue of Scribbulus! Leaky and the Scribbulus staff are proud to present you with the October issue, containing five wonderful... MORE

Scribbulus

Scribbulus Issues New Call for Papers

Posted by: Sue -
September 29, 2007, 06:46 PM

The team from Scribbulus, our premier essay project, has issued a new call for papers. With various topics carrying well into the next year, the first of the calls involves “Changing Concepts of Characters.” Due... MORE

LeakyLounge

A Forum Birthday Bash for the Brightest Witch of Her Age

Posted by: Sue -
September 22, 2007, 10:24 AM

Earlier this week we celebrated the birthday of Hermione Granger; today the party continues as we are continuing to honor the brightest witch of her age with a fun birthday bash in our forum. Put down those quills and... MORE

Contests

Tell a Tale of Harry Potter

Posted by: Sue -
August 06, 2007, 08:45 AM

Now that we have the final book in the Harry Potter saga, it is time to take a look back at how the series has affected you with our new contest for August. This month we are looking for funny... MORE

Prophecy 2007

Reminder: Registration for Prophecy 2007 Closes Tomorrow

Posted by: Sue -
July 27, 2007, 06:46 PM

A reminder for those who have not yet registered for the upcoming A Harry Potter Symposium, Prophecy 2007, that registration for this event will close tomorrow July 28, 2007 at 11:59 Eastern. Prophecy 2007: From Hero to... MORE

Leaky

Pardon Our Mess! Redesign Underway!

Posted by: Melissa -
July 26, 2007, 09:50 PM

Fair, patient Leaky people: We will have a bit of dust and debris around here in the next few days, as we push through a long-owed redesign and shift our content. We have a whole new system running the site,... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

One of "Deathly Hallows" Alternate Titles Revealed and More from Midnight Launch in London

Posted by: Sue -
July 25, 2007, 10:23 AM

Readers will remember that last year author J.K. Rowling posted on her website that she had been considering some alternate titles of the final Harry Potter novel before settling finally on Harry Potter and the Deathly... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Join Us and 60,000 Harry Potter Fans for the Largest Deathly Hallows Release Party in the World!

Posted by: Leaky -
July 20, 2007, 01:53 AM

Join Leaky this Friday for the biggest Harry Potter release party anywhere!

We'll be in Naperville and Downer's Grove, Ill., with roughly 60,000 other Harry Potter fans, counting down to midnight, having podcasts and costume contests, and much, much more!... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Muggles Leak "Deathly Hallows" Online, Magical World Resisting

Posted by: Sue -
July 18, 2007, 12:16 PM

In efforts by what surely must be the worst sort of Muggles, we at TLC are sad to report that there has been an attempted leak of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that is now... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Sorting Now Open for "Deathly Hallows" Reading Group

Posted by: Sue -
July 18, 2007, 11:27 AM

Calling all Harry Potter fans! As we are about to embark on Harry’s final adventure, we have a great way for you to share in the journey with your fellow fans. Sorting has now begun for book... MORE

LeakyLounge

New Reading Groups Contest Now Open

Posted by: Edward -
July 17, 2007, 11:47 PM

We have a brand new contest to bring you this evening, our Leaky Lounge’s Reading Groups are preparing for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and need your help to create signature avatars and catchphrases for each of our three... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter Place Party, "Deathly Hallows" Reading Reminder and More

Posted by: Sue -
July 16, 2007, 01:16 PM

As we are in the final week before the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, we have a few reminders of events happening the night before the release of the book at midnight.

Last month we told you... MORE

LeakyLounge

Monday's Leaky Lounge "Deathly Hallows" Poll

Posted by: Edward -
July 16, 2007, 10:14 AM

Magical abilities usually appear to witches and wizards when they are young; however, in some rare cases, the ability will come to an individual later in life. This is the question we are posing to you in today’s Leaky Lounge... MORE

LeakyLounge

Daily Leaky Lounge Poll: Who Will Live, Who Will Die?

Posted by: Edward -
July 15, 2007, 11:50 AM

As started by PotterCast a many moons ago, asking whether certain characters will live or die in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has become a popular and straight-forward way to catalog our personal opinions on the outcome of... MORE

LeakyLounge

Godric's Hollow, the Topic of Today's Leaky Lounge Poll

Posted by: Edward -
July 13, 2007, 06:30 PM

It is not too late to cast your vote in our daily poll on the Leaky Lounge! Each day leading up to the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows we will release a brand new poll to try... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Grieving over "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

Posted by: Sue -
July 12, 2007, 09:06 AM

With the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows almost a week away, the USA Today has a feature on grief as fans await the last installment in the Harry Potter series. Faced with the... MORE

LeakyLounge

A Poll A Day to Pass the "Deathly Hallows" Wait Time Away

Posted by: Sue -
July 12, 2007, 08:53 AM

Continuing our tradition from the last release of a Harry Potter book, we will be having a new poll of the day in our forum to enjoy as we wait for the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”... MORE

LeakyLounge

Verdict Delivered In Snape Trial

Posted by: Edward -
July 07, 2007, 11:45 PM

The defense built him up and the prosecution tore him down. Severus Snape went on trial today in the Leaky Lounge for the murder of Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Witnesses took the stand, the prosecution... MORE

LeakyLounge

Docket Number: 777 - Trial of Severus Snape

Posted by: Edward -
July 07, 2007, 10:39 AM

You are invited to witness the trial of Severus Snape!

Professor Severus Snape has been charged with the murder of Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and will stand to face the charges against him beginning at 10:40am... MORE

Contests

Harry Potter Calendar Contest Winners Announced, Calendar Now Available

Posted by: Edward -
July 02, 2007, 10:52 PM

Who needs a Blackberry, iPhone or GoogleCal when you can have Leaky’s Harry Potter Calendar!

Our contest squad along with TLC readers Anna Mittower and Shelia and many members of our own amazing staff have put together MORE

HP Cast

A New Order

Posted by: Melissa -
July 02, 2007, 12:47 PM

We’re proud today to announce our part in a new “order” of fansites, a ring created to ensure that you get the most complete coverage possible on actor as well as general HP news. We’ve joined up... MORE

Scribbulus

July Issue of Scribbulus Now Online

Posted by: Edward -
July 01, 2007, 10:22 AM

The July issue of Scribbulus, Leaky’s essay collection, is now online. This month we have eleven new essays for you. There are no less than four wonderful essays on our favorite former Potions Master, an... MORE

Contests

Leaky MySpace Page Design Contest

Posted by: Sue -
June 27, 2007, 10:25 PM

Ok all you MySpace layout creators and other clever creative wizard types, have we got a challenge for you! We are proud to announce our newest contest to design a skin or layout for our newly launched official Leaky... MORE

Contests

Deathly Hallows Autograph Contest

Posted by: Edward -
June 27, 2007, 12:12 AM

Our latest contest is online! Here is the rundown on the Deathly Hallows Autograph Contest!

It’s almost here!! The last book will be hitting book stores VERY soon. We all know what we would write to Jo… but what... MORE

OotP Film

TLC's "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" Press Junket Report

Posted by: Edward -
June 22, 2007, 04:02 PM

Earlier today a press junket for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was held in London. There, the cast and crew gathered to answer questions about the newest film and share insight on many topics related to... MORE

Contests

"Most Magical Places" Contest Winners Announced

Posted by: Sue -
June 16, 2007, 09:01 AM

Last month, we had a contest where readers were to photograph a most magical place in their vicinity or a place which reminded you of a setting from the Harry Potter novels. With photos to make Colin Creevy proud, we... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Amazon.com "Deathly Hallows Kid Correspondents" Videos Now Online

Posted by: Sue -
June 12, 2007, 08:03 AM

Previously we told you about the contest online retailer Amazon.com had asking young Harry Potter fans to submit videos about their love of the series in the buildup to the release of Harry Potter and... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Leaky Facebook Application

Posted by: Melissa -
June 05, 2007, 09:13 PM

If you use Facebook, the popular social networking site, we have something for you: Super!Alex Robbin, one of our senior staff programmers, had a few extra minutes (we are out of supleratives for the kid,... MORE

Contests

Harry Potter and the Deathly Dursleys

Posted by: Sue -
June 03, 2007, 11:26 AM

Hey everyone, would you like to read Harry Potter and the Deathly Dursleys? No, this editor has not lost her mind (well not completely, squeeing tendencies aside), but rather this is our new contest where you write a... MORE

Scribbulus

June Issue of "Scribbulus" Now Online

Posted by: Sue -
June 01, 2007, 12:28 PM

The June issue of Scribbulus is now online, featuring this month some great essays on the theme of Character Analysis and more. There are four essays that spotlight specific characters: Ron Weasley, Remus Lupin, Draco... MORE

Fans

Reminder: "Sonorous " Approaching Soon

Posted by: Sue -
May 27, 2007, 03:06 PM

A reminder tonight for those who may still be considering attending "Sonorous," the one day Harry Potter gathering being held in Lancaster, California Saturday, June 9. As we told you previously, the event will include a special dinner... MORE

OotP Film

Second Set Report Preview Now Online

Posted by: Melissa -
May 22, 2007, 12:16 PM

In the second preview of our full OOTP set report, John, Andrew and I visit the Atrium, Room of Requirement, Great Hall and court room sets at Leavesden Studios! Listen in as we give you guys the inside scoop...everything from... MORE

Contests

Winners of Wizard Wheezes Contest Announced

Posted by: Sue -
May 16, 2007, 05:03 AM

Last month we had a contest to create an advertisement for a Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes item, and today we can now announce the winners. Below are three advertisements that would make Gred & Forge proud. Congratulations to all!

... MORE

Video Games

Spells, Music and More in Part Two of EA Set Visit Report

Posted by: Sue -
May 12, 2007, 09:32 AM

We have a new report for you today about the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game. In the second of our three part report on a visit to EA, the makers... MORE

Lexicon

Accio Canon Portkey!

Posted by: Sue -
May 09, 2007, 02:49 PM

Our friends at our Floo Partner the Harry Potter Lexicon have been hard at work creating a new way to enjoy and delve deeper into the world of the Harry Potter novels. Steve Vander Ark and his team MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Jim Dale to Host "Deathly Hallows" Midnight Release Party in NYC

Posted by: Sue -
May 08, 2007, 05:18 AM

Jim Dale, narrator of the US audio book editions of the Harry Potter novels will be hosting the midnight release party of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in New York City. Held... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

New <em>Deathly Hallows</em> Countdown, Trivia Game

Posted by: Melissa -
May 06, 2007, 10:12 PM



That's our new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trivia game/countdown, available for use on your Web site/MySpace/whatever (for LJ, use the "HTML" option... MORE

OotP Film

New "Enhanced" OotP IMAX Poster Taken Down

Posted by: Sue -
May 05, 2007, 04:33 PM

Yesterday, TLC posted this editorial regarding the changes made to certain actors in the new IMAX poster for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In particular were the striking changes made to the figure of Emma Watson... MORE

Contests

A Most Magical New Contest

Posted by: Sue -
May 05, 2007, 03:22 PM

Get out your wizard atlas for we have a new contest for you involving the most magical place you know. Live in a real Shrieking Shack? Have your own Whomping Willow in the backyard? Using your Muggle photography equipment,... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" the Largest Pre-Ordered Book in History

Posted by: Sue -
May 03, 2007, 12:36 PM

The USA Today has a new article as part of their Summer 2007 books preview, discussing what they say is the book of the summer, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. According to the article,... MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Part 2 of the Ultimate Deathly Hallows Predictions Quiz - Bugs Fixed, New Look, New Questions!

Posted by: Melissa -
May 02, 2007, 08:44 PM

Only 80 days to go now, and to celebrate, we have added 100 more questions to our Ultimate Deathly Hallows Predictions Exam. Not only that: It's at a new address, it has a great new... MORE

Prophecy 2007

Prophecy Announces Keynote Speakers

Posted by: Melissa -
May 01, 2007, 10:02 AM

Prophecy 2007, the Harry Potter convention taking place in Toronto, Canada, in August, has announced its slate of keynote luncheon speakers - and among them is our own very lovely Sue Upton!
... MORE

Scribbulus

Issue 16 of Scribbulus Now Online

Posted by: Sue -
May 01, 2007, 08:12 AM

Love is in the air this lovely spring month of May as Issue 16 of Scribbulus, TLC's essay collection, is now online. In this issue focusing "Love, Romance and Shipping" (yes the dreaded shipping word... MORE

Leaky

Happy Birthday, Corner Booth

Posted by: Sue -
April 29, 2007, 10:15 AM

As we are getting closer to the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, many fans are eager to discuss and learn new ideas and theories about what may be ahead in Book Seven. One way to take part... MORE

Chamber of Chat

Chamber of Chat: Adobe Site of the Day!

Posted by: Sue -
April 19, 2007, 06:42 PM

Congratulations go to the Chamber of Chat who was named the Adobe Site of the Day! For those that are relatively new to TLC, the Chamber of Chat is a unique interactive chat world... MORE

Leaky

Image Gallery Updates

Posted by: Melissa -
April 13, 2007, 09:03 PM

We have a host of awesome changes to report tonight about our massive Harry Potter Image Gallery, which will change the way you use them entirely:
1. You can now log in to the Gallery using the... MORE

Fan Sites

Associated Press Feature on Harry Potter Fansites

Posted by: Sue -
April 11, 2007, 11:06 AM

Harry Potter fan sites are the subject of a new feature by the Associated Press. In the new article which describes the rise and development of various fansites such as the Sugar Quill,... MORE

Contests

Wizard Wheezes Wanted!

Posted by: Sue -
April 04, 2007, 06:52 AM

Calling all creative makers of mischievous fun, have we got a