A broom used during the filming of Harry Potter will be exhibited at the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery beginning May 4 as a part of the “Magic Worlds” exhibit. There is no word yet on whether the broom displayed will be Harry’s Nimbus 2000 or his Firebolt, but the broom is being touted as the exhibit’s main attraction.
The April edition of the most-listened-to Harry Potter podcast has now arrived! Join Andrew, Micah and Eric as we cover the recent royal visit to the studio tour, director Chris Columbus’s new fantasy book, and a number of other items including a plethora of voicemails!
In this week’s Caption Contest image, Mundungus points out Delores Umbridge as the new owner of the locket in Grimmauld Place. Read all of the winning captions for this week’s contest now!
You may have noticed the new episode of Alohomora! is coming out a little early this week. It’s actually right on time – and we’ll tell you why – the podcast you go to...
Gary Oldman, who portrays Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films, is slated to appear in the music video for David Bowie’s song “The Next Day.” Oldman was reportedly seen filming the music video in New York earlier this month wearing long, religious-type robes.
We have been reporting on the Royal visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter all day today and sharing images as they came in. Here are some additional photos as well as a full recap as provided by Warner Bros.
Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, along with Prince Harry, were at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter for the official inauguration. Before they set out on the tour, the Duke gave a wonderful speech.
The final scores of the third Pottermore House Cup were announced this morning with Slytherin just taking the lead. The House has now won the Hogwarts House Cup twice, while previous winners, Gryffindor, have slipped to third place.
It’s been a long time coming, but the announcement from NBCUniversal confirming the construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood has finally arrived!
Social:
MuggleNet Archive
Important Dates
May 2024
Sun,May5
Jessie Cave's birthday
Lavender Brown (HBP-DH2)
Recurs yearly
Mon,May6
Harry uses Sectumsempra on Draco
1997
Approximate. Exact date unknown.
Recurs yearly
Ron bitten by Norbert(a)
1992
Approximate. Exact date unknown.
Recurs yearly
Tue,May7
Robbie Jarvis's birthday
Young James Potter (OotP)
Recurs yearly
Wed,May8
Alex Price's birthday
Draco Malfoy (CC – London and New York)
Recurs yearly
Dumbledore is removed as Headmaster
1993
Recurs yearly
Hagrid is taken to Azkaban as a precaution
1993
Recurs yearly
Hermione and Penelope Clearwater are petrified
1993
Recurs yearly
Thu,May9
Charlie's friends take Norbert(a)
1992
Approximate. Exact date unknown.
Recurs yearly
Fri,May10
Gryffindor wins Quidditch Cup; Harry and Ginny first kiss
1997
Recurs yearly
Harry, Hermione, and Neville lose 150 house points