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Winners of Halloween Harry Potter Costume Contest Announced

The winners of our October Harry Potter Halloween Contest have been chosen from many amazing entries and are ready to be announced.  Last month, we asked you to create a costume based on any character from the Harry Potter series.  Our Contest Crew has divided up the winners into three categories based on the type of costume they created:  Inexperienced Handmade, Experienced Handmade, and Comme…

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Leaky Cauldron’s November Event Round Up

As it is now a new month, we have a host of new activities going on all over The Leaky Cauldron.  We have today the opening of two new book clubs, a communal holiday crafting event, and a brand new contest to bring you.

First up, our Harry Potter Book Club has started to read the sixth book in author J. K. Rowling’s series, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.”  Relive the magic of Harry’s s…

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Winners of the Harry Potter Decor Contest Announced

Last month, we brought you the Harry Potter Themed Decor Contest, which asked you to photograph a room which you have decorated in a Harry Potter style or theme.  After receiving many splendid entries, we now have for you the winners of this contest. 

First Place: Carmen Ruybe

This room is decked out like the Gryffindor common room.  The fireplace is my most

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Halloween Edition of “The Quibbler” Now Online

Just in time for Halloween, the latest issue of “The Quibbler” is here containing “all the news you won’t find anywhere else.”  This issue features the most haunting news on a possible Goblin War; Ghost Attacks and Muggle cover ups; equally shocking news about Aurors, Dementors, and Gilderoy Lockhart; and much more.  In addition to this, “The Quibbler” contains a new batch of Letters from the E…

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Boo! Ghostly Halloween Party in the Leaky Lounge

As All Hallows’ Eve approaches, the Leaky Lounge forum is getting into the Halloween spirit with a few spirits and ghouls of our own, which can be found during our weekend-long event in the Ghostly Halloween Party Room.  Stop in to hang out with your fellow Lounge members and chat with a few ghostly guests who will be popping in throughout the weekend.  Also take part in our annual Trick-or-Tre

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Capture the Golden Ticket in our New Open Book Club Reading

You need not a chocolate bar containing a golden ticket to take part in our latest Open Book Club reading in Jo’s Book Nook, even though we are now set to discuss the Roald Dahl classic “Charlie and the Chocolate…

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Harry Potter Costume Contest Launches

As it is now October, a slight crispness in the air signals that Halloween is almost upon us. In order to get in the spirit of the holiday, our Leaky Contest Crew has paired up with our Crafty Witches and…

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Leaky Lounge Update: New Political Forum Added

‘The times, they are a-changing’ …so the song goes, and so goes events in our world. As such, our Leaky Lounge has added a new forum to discuss these ever changing times, the myriad of political and social events that…

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Part One of “The Chronicles of Narnia” Book Club Opens on Leaky Lounge

Through a mysterious wardrobe we go for the next round of non-Harry Potter Book Club readings which have started over on our Leaky Lounge forum. The first book in the “Chronicles of Narnia” series by author C. S. Lewis, “The…

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Part One of “The Chronicles of Narnia” Book Club Opens on Leaky Lounge

Through a mysterious wardrobe we go for the next round of non-Harry Potter Book Club readings which have started over on our Leaky Lounge forum. The first book in the “Chronicles of Narnia” series by author C. S. Lewis, “The…

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Winners of Deathly Hallows Sorting Hat Song Contest Now Online

Last month we first brought you our latest Leaky contest, the Deathly Hallows Sorting Hat Song Contest. With this contest we had you put fingers to keys and create a song you think the famed Sorting Hat would sing either…

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September Harry Potter Decor Contest Now Online

Just in time for this new month, our September contest is here and ready to be announced. Many of us have dreamed of having our very own Harry Potter room in our home. Now is your opportunity to make that…

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Jo’s Book Nook Opens Reading of “To Kill A Mockingbrid”

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 of this book…

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Winners of Riddle Contest Announced

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 of the contest…

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Sing the Song of the Sorting Hat

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 Sorting Hat song one would have…

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Harry Potter Book Club Reading of “Prisoner of Azkaban” Now Open

Our Lounge wide Harry Potter book club is now open once again and has started reading the third book, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Join your fellow Leaky Loungers in being with Harry during his third year at…

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Sorting for “Chamber of Secrets” Reading Group Now Open

The Lily and Stag Inn located in our Leaky Lounge forum has now opened sorting for the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” reading groups. These private reading groups give Leaky Lounge members the ability to read, dissect,…

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“Deathly Hallows” Anniversary Celebration in the Leaky Lounge

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 knew of Harry’s fate…

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Join Reading of “The Amber Glass” in Jo’s Book Nook

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 the reading of “The…

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Harry Potter Prequel Contest Now Open

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 prequel. As we reported back in…

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Watch “Sorcerer’s Stone” Film Along with our Corner Booth Today

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 in watching Harry’s first year at…

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July Craft Along Now Open

As it is now July 1st, our July Craft Along Event we previously announced has now commenced. Join our Crafty Witches and friends in crafting these splendid Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelets in your desired House colors. More information can be…

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Second Part of Leaky’s Riddle Contest to Begin

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 all submissions sent during the…

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Craft Yourself a Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelet

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 in crafting your very own…

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Reading of “The Hobbit” Begins Today in Jo’s Book Nook on Leaky Lounge

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. R. R. Tolkien classic: The…

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Winner of the Remember the Magic Contest Announced

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 entries, the winner of this…

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Winners of Salute to the Fallen Heroes Contest Chosen

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 about the Harry Potter character…

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Winners of Salute to the Fallen Heroes Contest Chosen

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 about the Harry Potter character…

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Riddle Me This With New Two-Part Leaky Contest

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 for you to…

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Jo’s Book Nook Opens Reading of “The Subtle Knife” on Leaky Lounge

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” by Philip Pullman, the…

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Rediscover the Magic of “Sorcerer’s Stone” In Our Reading Groups

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 where it all started…

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Winners of our April Poetry Contest Announced

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 many splendid entries, we now…

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Salute to the Fallen Heroes Contest Launches

May 2nd marks the ten year anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts which took place in the final chapters of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” On that night, wizards took up arms together to fight against the Dark Lord…

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Salute to the Fallen Heroes Contest Launches

May 2nd marks the ten year anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts which took place in the final chapters of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” On that night, wizards took up arms together to fight against the Dark Lord…

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Remember the Magic of Harry Potter

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, please write a “vignette” describing…

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Remember the Magic of Harry Potter

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, please write a “vignette” describing…

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Crafty Wands at the Ready!

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 event where we invite you…

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Celebrate Earth Day on the Leaky Lounge

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 set to commence…

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

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 promise an appearance by the…

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April Poetry Contest Now Open

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 Potter series. You…

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Winners of ‘Ears to Fred and George Contest Announced

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 us your ideas for a…

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Updates and New Features on the Leaky Lounge

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 Nook which allows readers…

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Winners of the Love Songs of the 90s Contest Announced

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 many excellent entries, the winners…

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‘Ears to Fred and George Contest Opens

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 are asking you…

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Winners of Ron’s Chocolate Card Contest Announced

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 the post “Deathly Hallows”…

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“Order of the Phoenix” Book Club Opens on Leaky Lounge

Our latest round of book club readings of a particular novel in the Harry Potter series is kicking off today on the Leaky Lounge. The fifth book, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” takes center stage this time…

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Valentine’s Day Celebrations on the Leaky Lounge

In order to mark this past Valentine’s Day holiday, our own Leaky Lounge has opened up a flurry of activities for a few hours of love today. From now until 2pm EST, the event will take place in Madam Puddifoot’s…

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February “Love Songs of the 90’s” Contest Opens

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. As…

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New Year’s Challenge Starts Today in the Lounge

New Years 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 Potter New Year Challenge lets you play a slew of different…

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

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 group reading of the sixth…

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