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Summer is a season of festivals, and while the likes of EP and Longitude might spring to mind first, there is an all together different kind of gathering happening at the end of August.

Muggles, look away, because the world of witchcraft and wizardry is descending on Dublin on August 31.

Leaky Con is on its way, and while it already has an amazing Harry Potter line up, another star has been added to the astrological fray.

 

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Dan Fogler, who stars as Jacob Kowalski in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film series, has joined the special guest lineup.

He will be discussing his role in the films at the conference. 

The LeakyCon lineup already includes Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Katie Leung (Cho Chang), Afshan Azad (Padma Patil), Charlotte Skeoch (Hannah Abbott), Louis Cordice (Blaise Zabini), and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin (Young Tom Riddle).

 

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The Potter Puppet Pals will also be in attendance, as will members of StarKid Productions,  MinaLima (Visual Designers), Pierre Bohanna (Head Prop Maker), Jim Cornish (Storyboarder), PotterCast, and a full line-up of Wizard Rock performances. LeakyLit special guests include YA authors Juno Dawson (Margot and Me, All of the Above), Catherine Johnson (The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo, Blade and Bone), Melinda Salisbury (The Sin Eater’s Daughter series), and Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire). 

Additional special guests will be announced at a later date.

 

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LeakyCon will host in-depth discussions, special guest interviews, live tapings of fan-favourite podcasts, Wizard Rock concerts, and much more.

The gathering will be held August 31 through September 3, 2017 at the Dublin Citywest Hotel in Dublin. 

We'd get those Quiddich robes dry cleaned ASAP. 

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There is no better feeling than curling up under a blanket and binge watching Harry Potter on a rainy evening. 

However, this pastime could probably be improved drastically by some amazing bits of HP homeware to make the experience all the more magical. 

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From a cauldron mug to a Ravenclaw blanket, Penneys is paving the way in affordable Harry Potter merch, and we'll be snapping it all up for our next movie marathon.

Pillows €6.00 each 

Bunting €4.50, Potions cup €5.00 

Harry Potter throws €8.00 each 

Harry Potter cauldron mug €7.00 

Harry Potter door hanger €3.00, and Four-pack of coasters €4.50

Runners €16.00, Jumper €14.00

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Well-known and highly-respected British actor, Robert Hardy, has died.

Among the younger generation, the star would have been best known for his part in the Harry Potter franchise.

Playing Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in the JK Rowling series, the actor captivated children all over the world.

Releasing a statement confirming the actor's passing, his family wrote: "It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Hardy CBE today announced his death, following a tremendous life: a giant career in theatre, television and film spanning more than 70 years," 

"From the early start, post WWII, with the Shakespeare Memorial Company in Stratford, to his later role in the Harry Potter films as Cornelius Fudge, The Minister For Magic – he will perhaps be most remembered for two iconic roles: as Siegfried Farnon in the long-running and much loved BBC series All Creatures Great & Small, and in his many and magnificently distinguished portrayals of Winston Churchill."

In addition to paying tribute to their father's numerous high-profile roles, the family also acknowledged the various other interests enjoyed by the late 91-year-old actor.

"Dad is also remembered as a meticulous linguist, a fine artist, a lover of music and a champion of literature, as well a highly respected historian, and a leading specialist on the longbow. He was an essential part of the team that raised the great Tudor warship The Mary Rose.

"Gruff, elegant, twinkly, and always dignified, he is celebrated by all who knew him and loved him, and everyone who enjoyed his work.We are immensely grateful to the team at Denville Hall for the tender care they gave during his last weeks."

Robert is survived by his three children.

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Missed out on seeing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End?

Well it may cost you a little in flight travel, but 2018 is bringing the show to a whole new audience. 

The stage adaption of JK Rowling's sequel to the beloved Harry Potter series is heading for the bright lights of Broadway, NYC. 

A whole host of new stage actors have joined the Cursed Child guild for the overseas production. 

'We have assembled an extraordinary cast for Broadway,' director John Tiffany told Deadline.

'Our Cursed Child family is growing with 28 brilliant new actors bringing their unique talents to our production.'

The show has already won a number of awards in the UK, and is sure to be as big a hit in the US.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from Ticketmaster. 

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Harry Potter fans, rejoice!

Just when you had come to terms with the fact that you had heard the last from the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry, Bloomsbury announce the release of not one, but TWO new Harry Potter titles.

The books, which are due to be released this October, coincide with the opening of the British Library's Harry Potter exhibition, A History of Magic, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

While the new titles are not novels, nor written by J.K Rowling, they will give fans a greater in-dept understanding of the magical world that has captivated a generation of book lovers and film buffs alike.

The first, Harry Potter – A History of Magic, is a collaboration between J.K Rowling, Bloomsbury and the British Library, designed to focus on the subject taught in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry including Herbology, Potions and Care of Magical Creatures.

The second, Harry Potter – A Journey Through the History of Magic, will include previously unseen sketches and manuscripts from J.K Rowling, as well as illustrations and artefacts.

Although many fans are hugely excited about the prospect, some were less than thrilled to discover they had not been written by the original author.

So, maybe J.K Rowling didn't write them, but hey, anything that keeps the magic alive is good enough for us. 

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Calling all Harry Potter fans!

Tickets for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets live concert tour are on sale now.

Earlier this year, thousands of Irish Harry Potter fans descended on Dublin's 3Arena for the orchestral extravaganza that was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone live in concert.

Following the show's massive success, concert organisers announced that the second in the series – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, would hit venues around the UK and Ireland this December.

The live shows will feature a full live symphony orchestra, who will perform the score, note for note, as the film plays out on a massive 40-foot, high-definition screen. 

The audience will be able to relive the magic of the Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, while hearing an unforgettable musical performance, composed by the Oscar wining, John Willliams.

Ollie Rosenblatt, Senbla CEO, said the response to the concerts so far was overwhelming.  

''Since we first launched the Harry Potter in Concert Series, the response from both film and music fans has been phenomenal. The shows really are unforgettable and remind us why Harry Potter has touched so many of us. To see these seminal films with a huge orchestra is beyond enthralling.''

''We are delighted to bring the Chamber Of Secrets to audiences around the UK and Ireland and to continue this magical and immersive experience.''

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets live concert comes to Dublin's 3Arena on December 6, 2017.

Tickets are €76.00 and are available here.

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Hands up who's excited for the world of Harry potter to come to Dublin?!

Because, we are hella excited to get down to some magical business.

From August 31 to September 3, LeakyCon will host in-depth discussions, special guest interviews, live tapings of fan-favorite podcasts, and Wizard Rock concerts.

It will also have exclusive opportunities for photographs and autographs with special guests such as, Alfred Enoch who played Dean Thomas, Evanna Lynch who portrayed Luna Lovegood, Katie Leung who took on the role of Cho Chang, as well as the Potter Puppet Pals.

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If that doesn't sound great already, check out the highlights of the line up below:

Friday

The Language of Harry Potter: The Words that Make the Magic Come Alive

1:00-1:50 PM

This discussion will cover everything from HP's Latin roots to translated character names to the difference between the terms “beast” vs. “being.”

It will ask the question; Just how powerful is language in shaping this magical world?

Diversity in Harry Potter

3:00-3:50 PM

We're used to viewing the Wizarding World through the lens of the protagonist. However, this world is much larger than what Harry or Newt sees; it exists within a wider scope, encompassing people of many backgrounds.

The Stuff You Want To Yell Back At PotterCast

4:00-4:50 PM

Here's your opportunity to all finally yell together about those PotterCast theories that have been driving you nuts.

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Saturday

Theory Culture and Harry Potter

12:00-12:50 PM

It's not a stretch to say that our experience as Harry Potter theorists–especially during the rise of the internet–influenced the way we relate to other fandoms today. We'll break down what the Potter fandom taught us about interacting with other works and its influence on modern culture.

Good Witch, Mad Series: Portrayals of Women in Harry Potter

1:00-1:50 PM

Would the Harry Potter series pass the Bechdel test? Do Molly Weasley and Rita Skeeter perpetuate slut-shaming? What does the series imply about femme-presenting women and girls? These and other questions will be explored in this discussion focusing on women's representation in Harry Potter.

Hogwarts Houses: Beyond the Sorting Hat’s Song

3:00-3:50 PM

How does the Sorting Hat decide where to put you? Join us as two Gryffindors, two Hufflepuffs, a Ravenclaw, and a Slytherin discuss the intricacies of Sorting and identity.

Will Hogwarts ever get Wifi?

4:00-4:40 PM

A discussion about the role of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in the Wizarding World. How much do wizards know and understand of muggle science?

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Sunday

Fantastic Scores and Who Conducts Them

11:00-11:50 AM

The music and orchestrations of the Wizarding World films have become an iconic part of the fandom. Every fan has their opinions about which film had the best score, who was the best composer, and whether "Hedwig's Theme" should have been used in Fantastic Beasts.

Dancing at the Yule Ball

12:00-12:50 PM

Ever fancy putting on your fanciest robe and waltzing along with the rest of Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang? This is your chance! In this workshop, we will be learning a dance based on the Potter Waltz, flicking our cloaks with the best of them.

Fandom Expo Day

Sunday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Fandom Expo Day is your chance to purchase autographs and photographs with some of your favorite faces from the Harry Potter films and fandom!

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And if you want to see the full line up for the weekend, check out here. 

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If you've ever given any thought as to why JK Rowling opted to use her initials on her series of international bestsellers, you may be interested to know that it wasn't, in fact, her choice.

The British author, who became a household name following the release of the first Harry Potter book, recently revealed that she was advised to use her initials on her first book so as not to alienate male readers.

Because God forbid a little boy would be forced to read a book written by a woman, right?

Reflecting on the discussion she had with her publishers prior to her first book's release twenty years ago, she explained that she was essentially met wth a fait accompli on the name front.

Speaking to CNN's Christiane Amanpor, JK said: "My publisher, who published Harry Potter, they said to me, 'We think this is a book that will appeal to boys and girls', so they said, 'Could we use your initials?"

Under no illusion that the use of her initials was nothing, but a method to hide the fact she is a woman, she said: "Because, basically, they were trying to disguise my gender. And obviously that lasted about three seconds, which is wonderful."

And what do you know? Even after it turned out that Harry Potter was the brainchild of a – gasp! – woman, sales continued to go through the roof.

What a world…

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When we watched the Quidditch Championships on Harry Potter, we cheered for Gryffindor to take home the house cup.

And now, you can cheer on Ireland in a real-life Quidditch game.

Yep, Ireland is taking part in the European Quidditch Games in Oslo this week, and we're looking forward to seeing the skills the teams learned from the movies.

This will be the second edition of the biennial tournament, where countries are split into three groups of five teams.

Ireland is grouped with Slovakia, The Netherlands, Poland and Sweden.

The first ever European Games were won by France in 2015, and now Ireland is looking to take home the Quidditch trophy.

If you fancy catching a bit of the action, check out the link in the tweet above, where you can watch a live stream of the event.

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It is officially 20 years since the first Harry Potter book was released, so it's safe to say Pottermania is well and truly alive on Twitter.

From fans celebrating the book, to others thanking JK Rowling for her work, there's some brilliant tweets going around the Internet today.

Here's a look at our favourites:

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So, the Harry Potter franchise is full of lovable, yet often underappreciated characters – Ginny Weasley, Nymphadora Tonks and Dean Thomas, just to name a few.

But, putting those (and many more) aside for a moment, it's time we focus our attention on the real unsung hero of the series, Draco Malfoy.

Yes, Hogwarts resident bad-boy may have originally been portrayed as a selfish, spoilt brat, but by the time the final films rolled around, the Slytherin poster-child began to show a vulnerable side.

He never wanted to kill Dumbledore. He was just a child who was easily influenced by his father's love for the dark arts.

And a deleted scene from Deathly Hallows: Part 2, proves this to be true.

The unseen clip shows Draco publicly denouncing Lord Voldemort and lending a helping hand to Harry by throwing his wand at him before the final showdown.

The footage was released along with another scene that shows Harry, Ron and Hermione plotting a break-in at Gringotts.

The clip resurfaced after a fan tweeted to say they would love the chance to read Harry Potter from Malfoy's point of view, prompting a reply from J.K. Rowling herself…

See, he wasn't all bad.

In fact, we reckon there's a little bit of Draco Malfoy in us all. 

 

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So, the Harry Potter franchise has unfortunately ended and fans have left no theory or plot hole unturned.

With no where else to focus all that magical energy, fans decided to turn their attention to what came before Harry and his pals got their Hogwarts letters.

More specifically, a prequel film about the Dark Lord himself – Voldemort: Origins Of The Heir.

Warner Brothers have just given the go ahead to a film about the life of Tom Riddle after Tryangle Films set up a Kickstarter page in a bid to raise funds for the project.

The campaign was later pulled from the crowd funding site, leaving fans thinking the idea had been scrapped.

However, earlier this week, a trailer for the fan film made it's way onto YouTube, and has racked up over 2.5 million views in just a few days.

The minute long clip shows the heir of Gryffindor, Grisha McLaggen on the hunt for Tom Riddle, who disappears after Hufflepuff's heir is poisoned by a house elf.

Following the trailers success, Warner Brothers have teamed up with Tryangle Films to produce the unofficial prequel, providing it's only released on YouTube 'in a nonprofit' way.

Speaking to Polygon, Voldemort: Origins of The Heir director, Director Gianmaria Pezzato, confirmed the news.

"We had a private and confidential discussion with Warner Bros. who contacted us during the period of the crowd funding campaign.

"The only thing we can say is that they let us proceed with the film, in a nonprofit way, obviously."

When asked what inspired him to create the film, Gianmaria said:

"We wondered, “What made Tom Riddle become Voldemort? What happened in those years, and what really went down at Hogwarts when he came back?”

"A lot goes unspoken. This is story we want to tell: The rise of the Dark Lord before Harry Potter and his first demise."

We can not wait for this. 

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