August Issue of "The Quibbler" Now Online
The latest issue of The Quibbler, Leaky's publication that contains "all the news you won't find anywhere else," has now been published online for your reading pleasure. Hitting online newsstands on July 31st, this issue marks the birthdays of Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom and contains a numberContinued...
Harry and Twilight, Together Tomorrow at NYPL
Tomorrow, at the New York Public Library on 42nd Street in Manhattan, there will be a discussion between myself and the webmaster of The Twilight Lexicon on Harry Potter, Twilight, and all things inbetween. It's going to be a lot of fun so if you're in the area (and over 18, as per Children's LitContinued...
Fight Back with the DA in Lily and Stag Inn Event
The Lily and Stag Inn, home of our Harry Potter Reading Groups, requires the assistance of a few good DA members this weekend, for the Inn has come under the control of one Dolores Jane Umbridge. According to a new proclamation issued by the High Inquisitor, groups of all kinds are to beContinued...
HPA Featured in L.A . Times
The ongoing efforts of the Harry Potter Alliance are featured again in the press, this time in a new article from the L.A. Times. Noting again the charitable and social awareness activities and campaigns by the group, the piece points out that the HPA and Harry Potter fans "accomplishments include signing up new votersContinued...
Watch We Are Wizards Online
While we have seen this film streamed online several times before, thanks to Snagfilms for letting us know fans can watch the We Are Wizards documentary again in full online at this link. Enjoy!
Update: As noted by the many complaints below, this appears to be only available to viewers in the US alas.
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Reminder: Tom Felton Appearance Tonight in New Jersey
Quick reminder for everyone that actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will be making a special public appearance at the Hot Topic in Paramus, New Jersey. The event starts at 7:00pm at the Hot Topic store at Garden State Plaza, where our own Melissa Anelli and Andrew Sims of MuggleNet will host aContinued...
Follow @Leaky for Premiere Updates
Our on-scene reporter - the poor drenched Nick Poulden - for today's London premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be live-tweeting the action, quotes and more from our Twitter account, @leaky. Our reporter is also taking questions @leaky for the cast! Follow and enjoy!
Six ways to make HBP awesome; Leaky joins Examiner family
Leaky has joined the family of Examiner.com, posting news articles and commentary on this Harry Potter blog. Examiner family, with a blog that you can follow here. The large-item news will get reported there just as here on Leaky, but we're planning a lot of discussion and commentaryContinued...
The HPA Asks What Would Dumbledore Do?
As we draw so near to the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and the events involving the great Albus Dumbledore, the Harry Potter Alliance has now launched the "What Would Dumbledore Do" campaign as a way for fans to come together in the the spirit of the great Headmaster of Hogwarts.
WhileContinued...
Two New Selections for Leaky's Book Clubs
Our two book clubs are ready to start out the month of July with two new selections for you to read and discuss with your fellow Lounge members. First, the Jane Austen classic Emma is the next selection in our own non-Harry Potter book club: Jo's Book Nook. With discussion open to all registeredContinued...
July Half-Blood Prince Film Craft Along
With the release of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince less than two weeks away, our Crafty Witches have a Craft Along Project to get you in the mood for the release of the sixth Potter film. The July Craft Along asks you to get your crafting supplies of choice at the ready, and create someContinued...
Celebrate the Chamber of Chat's Fourth Anniversary
The Chamber of Chat, our interactive 3D Harry Potter chat, today celebrates its fourth birthday here on TLC. To mark this occasion, the Chat is hosting a celebration filled with fun games and activities for all. Starting today at 2 p.m. EST, the celebration will take place right hereContinued...
Lily and Stag Reading Group Live UStream Chat Today
This afternoon, our wonderful Lily and Stag Inn Reading Group Organizers will be hosting a live UStream chat featuring discussion of a number of topics from the first three chapters of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Kicking off at 4 p.m. Eastern this afternoon on the PotterCastContinued...
From the Leaky Lounge: Reading Groups for OotP Start Today, Icon Contest Underway
The Leaky Lounge is our forum where you can join in and talk to Harry Potter fans all around the world. A site of continual activities relating to Harry Potter, we have a few updates today.
First, the Lily & Stag Inn Reading Groups, will begin sorting today atContinued...