Leaky Feature - What's Left in the HP Books

In February, we quietly introduced this feature on our book seven page, but now it's grown so much that it's on its own page and will soon be better categorized and organized: What's Left?, our master list of the remaining questions of Harry Potter.
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300+ New Hi-Res Images from Empire Awards in Galleries

Another major gallery update; Mary has uploaded more than 300 hi-resolution images from the Empire Awards, in addition to what was there before, including some gorgeous new pics of Emma, and great ones of Dan, Rupert, Robert Pattinson, the twins and more. Check them out here, and enjoy!

J.K. Rowling Updates Site; Talks Phoenix Movie, Memerson

J.K.Rowling has updated her website today with a new diary entry where she discusses Book Seven, the British Book Awards, and a visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Jo writes:

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Lexicon Page for W.O.M.B.A.T. Assistance

If you, like many, found the JKR W.O.M.B.A.T test (for instructions on how to get to it, click here) less than, er, how shall we say...easy, you're in luck; our partners over at the Harry Potter Lexicon have made an info sheet for you. They don't claim to have the right answers - this is just a GUIDE,Continued...

Issue 2 of Scribbulus Released

The second issue of our essay project, Scribbulus, is now open for perusing, and contains 12 news essays. The subjects include: Possible repercussions of Dumbledore revealing the location of the Order's headquarters to theh Dursleys, and the parallels between Muggle happenings and the International Statute ofContinued...

Rumors About Evanna Quitting Film Debunked

EvannaLynch.net, the fan site for the actress who will play Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, has debunked a rumor that lasted past the end of April Fool's Day, that the actress had pulled out of the films and had no intent of appearing in Order of the Phoenix. Evanna doesn't even have anContinued...

New Hi-Res Images of JKR at British Book Awards, Goblet Film, in Gallery

Our Gallery, which now has more than 20,000 images, now has an album of 67 hi-res images JKR at the British Book Awards, thanks to our image manager, Mary. There are now also several thousand screencaps from Goblet of Fire and the DVD. Enjoy!

Phew. Leaky's Back.

Oh, we know we had some of you. For like a second.
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HP Reading Groups Open on the Lounge

Update: The response has been so overwhelming that we've had to create a waiting list; in three weeks those on this list will be formed into two (or more, depending on demand) groups, for additional book one discussion. Those on the list will be notified when their group gets going; use the links belowContinued...

TriWizard Tournament Update, Contest and More

Hey all - got some updates for you Beauxbatons over at the TriWizard Tournament (if you're not a Beauxbaton, you're not on Leaky's team! Sorry, guys).
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Leaky Presents: First Fan DVD Commentary

We're happy to bring you the first-ever Harry Potter fan DVD audio commentary track. Now that you (in the US anyway, we know) have your DVDs, we hope this track will provide you with some entertianment and even information (in the form of tidbits from TLC's set visits) on Harry Potter and the GobletContinued...

Leaky Presents Scribbulus, Your Spot for Essays, Finally Open!

We are so very proud to announce the unveiling of Scribbulus, Leaky's home for Harry Potter essays and opinion pieces. This is probably the biggest addition we've had to Leaky since the redesign, and we're so excited to finally be able to open it to you.
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Lexicon Introduces Knight Bus Tours

Our partners at the Harry Potter Lexicon have a great new feature: Knight Bus Tours. These guided tours will zoom you through the Lexicon so you can discover things you never knew about Harry Potter; it will include commentary from Lexicon staffers and links to interesting pieces of Potter arcania and more.
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Leaky Presents the Harry Potter Quote Conjurer

We've got a great, fun, just-plain-cool-if-I-do-say-so-myself widget for you: The Harry Potter Quote Conjurer for Mac AND Windows.
The conjurer is the latest from our Truly Awesome Widget Guy, Chris Chang, and today, its first day online, it has been named a featured widget by Apple.com!

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Exclusive Leaky Reader Designed S.P.E.W. T-Shirts Now Available, More Noble Collectibles

The spew - that is, S.P.E.W. - shirts that Leaky readers designed are here! You can get them in hoodies, adult tees, kids' tees and women's fitted tees sizes.
Last year, you all created an "I Solemnly Swear" shirt with a WB rep in our CauldronContinued...