PotterCast #143: Of Two Minds

LeakyNews.com's Harry Potter Podcast, PotterCast, comes out with its latest installment, episode 143, entitled "Of Two Minds".

Features:
- Two part Deathly Hallows? The hosts' thoughts.
- Scottish book is underway. Cheers!
- Bit by Bit: Grimmauld Place: Protection Charms are still working?
- Canon Conundrums: ... is saved for a later day.

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Happy Birthday, Sue Upton!

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Sue Upton of the Harry Potter fan site The Leaky Cauldron and PotterCast turned 44 today, March 12, 2008. Sue is the senior editor of The Leaky Cauldron and co-host of PotterCast, the Harry Potter podcast launched through The Leaky Cauldron. Let's all wish a very happy birthday to everyone's favourite Hufflepuff! Happy birthday, Sue!

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"Jingle Spells" to Help a Second Charity?

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Melissa Anelli of PotterCast spoke of her efforts in Avon's Walk for Breast Cancer on PotterCast #142, entitled "British Dogs and Fuzzy Hats". Among other things, including direct donation to the charity that can be made via her Avon page, she mentioned the possibility of a limited time supply of "Jingle Spells", the Leaky Cauldron's 2007 holiday fundraiser, with pink artwork.

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PotterCast #142: British Dogs and Fuzzy Hats

LeakyNews.com's Harry Potter Podcast, PotterCast, comes out with its latest installment, episode 142, entitled "British Dogs and Fuzzy Hats".

Features:
- Canon Conundrums: What house was Umbridge in?
- Bit by Bit: Hermione shows just how prepared she is for this moment. The trio escapes to a café.

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Acting Troupe Deadline Past

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Yesterday, March 8th, was the last day to turn in your auditions to become part of PotterCast's Acting Troupe. The best of luck to all those who tried-out!

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The Leaky Cauldron's "Jingle Spells" Raises US$34,000 for Book Aid

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This last holiday season, Harry Potter fan site, The Leaky Cauldron , put together a charity event involving the sales of a Wizard Rock CD entitled "Jingle Spells". Book Aid International and PotterCast report a donation of US$34,000 (or AU$36379, also £17,000) from proceeds raised through this fund raiser. According to the hosts of PotterCast, the funds will be used by the charity to purchase over 17 thousand books to help promote literacy in developing countries.

For more on how you can help this cause, visit Book Aid International's website via the link above or purchase MP3 tracks of the Jingle Spells CD via Amazon.com.

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PotterCast #141: Oh, Frak!

LeakyNews.com's Harry Potter Podcast, PotterCast, comes out with its latest installment, episode 141, entitled "Oh, Frak".

Features:
- Discussion about anticipation of a Half-Blood Prince teaser trailer.
- We Are Wizards documentary discussion.
- Bit by Bit: More about Bill and Fleur's wedding.
- PotterCast Acting Troupe submission deadline set for March 8.

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PotterCast #140: Are YOU Smarter Than John Noe?

LeakyNews.com's Harry Potter Podcast, PotterCast, comes out with its latest installment, episode 140, entitled "Are YOU Smarter Than John Noe?".

Features:
- Début of the ‘Are You Smarter Than John Noe?’ segment.
- Bit by Bit: Chapter 8 – Bill and Fleur’s wedding.
- PotterCast Acting Troupe submission deadline set for March 8.
- Discussion of the extra scene in the Half-Blood Prince film.

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