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June 28, 2009
HPANA's Princely Prizes Sweepstakes
From HPANA.com :
We're pleased to announce HPANA's Princely Prizes Sweepstakes, a giveaway in celebration of the upcoming release of Half-Blood Prince. Enter-to-win goodies include new merchandise from WBShop.com and Hot Topic. Some items will never be sold in stores! Just head over to the contest page and enter your e-mail address for a chance to win.
Tom Felton to attend special VIP event at Hot Topic in NJ
From HPANA.com :
Warner Bros. announced that actor Tom Felton will make a special appearance at the Hot Topic store at the Garden State Plaza on Friday, July 10th, 7 pm. Tom will participate in a VIP signing for 750 lucky fans who purchased the special-edition Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince T-shirt.
U.S. premiere of 'HBP' July 9 at Ziegfeld Theatre, NYC
From HPANA.com :
The US premiere of Half-Blood Prince is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 9 at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. Expected guests include Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Bonnie Wright, Tom Felton, David Yates, and David Heyman and David Barron.
HP costume designer on dressing Slughorn
From HarryPotterFanZone.com :
Costume designer Jany Temime discussed the challenges involved in dressing Professor Slughorn in a new interview with the LA Times. "Everything we did for his costumes was very rich, but also very used, because he’s not a rich man anymore. He hasn’t worked for a long time. He is a bit of a has-been. But his clothes, even if they were from 20 years ago, were once upon a time, very rich and very glamorous. So we went for 'Old Glamour' when designing... Very pompous, very extreme, very glorious."
HBP Soundtrack July 14
From HarryPotterFanZone.com :
Warner Bros. has confirmed that the HBP soundtrack, composed by Nicholas Hooper, will be available on July 14. The score includes 28 tracks, the longest Potter soundtrack yet, with over an hour of material. An enhanced edition of the soundtrack will also be released, "giving fans a free digital download of the entire soundtrack in 5.1 Surround Sound audio, along with bonus exclusive content". The soundtrack can currently be pre-ordered at Amazon.com.
Oh Please!
From WizardNews.com:
Bloomsbury Publishing is being sued by the estate of children's writer Adrian Jacobs over claims that J.K. Rowling "copied" his work. The allegation argues that the plot of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, published in 2000, borrowed "substantial parts" from Jacobs' lesser-known The Adventures of Willy the Wizard.
New Wrock Blogs and Tracks
From the Editor:
Siriusly Hazza P posted a new blog entry called "Charming Track-list & A New Video!" and uploaded new tracks "Let The Parchment Roll", "Trouble At Hogwarts", and "Malfoy Is A Jerk", while The Whomping Willows posted the new blog "Washington DC Tomorrow, June 23".
New Author Blogs
From the Editor:
Mystery Sci-fi author Rai Aren posted new blog entries "We're on the cover of a magazine!" and "R.I.P. Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, and Ed McMahon", and Thomas Greanias posted a new blog "Official Music Soundtrack to Atlantis Revelation Released". As an added note, Rai Aren also uploaded a new track, "Secret of the Sands Prologue".
June 3, 2009
New Wrock Blogs
From the Editor:
Kingsley & the Shacklebolts posted a new blog entry called "New Album Update!", RiddleTM posted the new blog "LeakyCon, Birmingham, iTunes and new song!", Draco & the Malfoys posted a new blog entitled "It's A Slytherin World on iTunes now!", and The Cruciatus Curse posted a new blog entry called "Evil NYC Promo".
New Wrock Tracks Uploaded
From the Editor:
I Was Lord Elbin Ausley uploaded the new tracks "The Hair of Slytherin", "Horcrux Huntin'", and "At the Hog's Head Inn"; RiddleTM uploaded the new tracks "Look At Me", "More Than Just A Werewolf", and "Forget"; The Beedles uploaded new tracks "Thank You For Sleeping", "The Unchosen One", and "Quidditch Field"; and Kingsley & the Shacklebolts uploaded new tracks "Lily", "The Adventure Begins...", and "Hogwarts".
New Writer Blog
From the Editor:
Mystery Sci-fi author Rai Aren posted two new blog entries called "Hear the Prologue of Secret of the Sands come to life!" and "New Moon trailer & poster - can't wait to see it!"
June 2, 2009
Rich Baumann Performs
From the Editor:
Rich Baumann will be playing at the Mill Bluff Music Festival at Mill Bluff State Park on Sunday, June 7, 2009, at 2:00pm. Rich is the founder of The Million Closets Project, which has now distributed $29,000 worth of donated musical instruments to deserving individuals and schools on the Gulf Coast.
New Poll At The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
From the Editor:
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal website has posted a new poll, "Which of these would scare you the most?" Although I personally voted for "Acromantula", the "Dementor" is currently leading the scary pack with 49.69% of the vote. Visit their site at the link provided and click on "new poll" to cast your vote!
Deathly Hallows Casting Announcements
From HPANA.com:
In a busy week HP casting, it was announced that the following roles have been cast: Toby Regboopens as Teenage Dumbledore, Hebe Beardstall as Dumbledore's sister Ariana (although this has not been confirmed), Chase Armitageopens as "one of four snatchers", and, finally, Chris Rankin will return as Percy Weasley. Chris told HPANA, "Tis true! Starting in the fall."
HBP Run-Time
From HPANA.com:
A foreign Warner Bros. distributor stated the run-time for Half-Blood Prince to be 153 minutes (2 hours and 33 minutes). Three additional sources have confirmed this.
Hi-Res HBP Clip From Ellen Show
From HPANA.com:
Warner Bros. sent out the official links to the clip of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince seen on the Ellen show from May 20th. You can view it here in various formats courtesy of HPANA.
Deathly Hallows Gregorovich Cast
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Croatian-born actor Rade Serbedzija announced that he has secured the role of Gregorovich, a "small and very interesting" role, in Deathly Hallows. He further commented, "I am going to play the role of a wizard who makes swords with special power. I will soon go to London to try on my costume."
J.K Rowling Honoured With Lego Mosaic
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
J.K Rowling was recently named the "ultimate hero" of the past decade. A 48,000 piece lego mosaic was built at Legoland Windsor in the author's honour.
John Hurt Returns As Ollivander
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
In an interview at the Tribeca Film Festival, John Hurt confirmed that he will be reprising his role of Ollivander in Deathly Hallows.
Official Hogwarts Uniforms Available To Fans
From WizardNews.com:
Lochaven, who make the Hogwarts jumpers, tank tops, and cardigans for the Harry Potter films, are putting the outfits on sale for the first time. The uniforms come in four sets of colours for the four Hogwarts houses. You can view them for purchase (in pounds) at Lochaven of Scotland here.
May 27th, 2009
News From Hogwarts Jamboree
From the Editor:
Hogwarts Jamboree posted two new blog entries called "Schedule of Events" and "Important info for attendees". In their own words, Hogwarts Jamboree is a magical all day Harry Potter themed event with wizard rock bands, film screenings, raffles, cakes, zines, prizes, quizzes, and craft stalls. Tickets to the event, which will be held on June 28th in London, are on sale now.
New Wrock Blogs
From the Editor:
There's been lots of activity on the wrockers' blogs the past couple of days, so be sure that you've caught up. Siriusly Hazza P posted a new blog called "Retro Must-Haves of the Week!", The Moaning Myrtles posted a new blog entitled "Tour changes and a new show!", The Mudbloods posted two new blogs called "Essentially CD, Thank You" and "Addenedum", The Whomping Willows posted a new blog "New Album On iTunes!", Madame Pince and the Librarians posted a new blog called "WRPCA Best New Artist", The Hermione Crookshanks Experience posted a new blog entitled " Store is up and running!", The Remus Lupins posted "Tour Kick Off this Saturday!", Draco and the Malfoys posted the new blog "2 New CD's Available Now!", and, we're almost there... Hawthorn & Holly posted a new blog called " How to get the 2458 compilation cd!"
New Writer Blog
From the Editor:
Thomas Greanias posted a new blog called "Thriller Writer Smackdown: Round 2!"
April 26th, 2009
Chris Rankin at the School of Wizardry
From HPANA.com:
Just in case you aren't able to make it to the UK this year for the worldwide release Half Blood Prince, HP Fan Trips has brought the UK to you to create a very authentic School of Wizardry experience. Chris Rankin will be your host at the Farewell Banquet, while award-winning storyteller Amy Douglas and top-ranked guide Heather Davies will create a magical place for Harry Potter fans.
For more information, click on HP Fan Trips in the UPCOMING HP EVENTS section on the Front Page.
Heyman Talks Deathly Hallows Epilogue
From HPANA.com:
In a recent interview with MTV, producer David Heyman confirmed that they will be filming the epilogue from Deathly Hallows. He also revealed that the original actors would fill these roles rather than being replaced by older lookalikes.
New Half-Blood Character Posters and Stills
From HPANA.com and HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Warner Bros. released 4 new character posters following the release of the new Half-Blood trailer, as well as 17 high-resolution stills from the latest trailer . You can view the character posters at Yahoo's gallery and the hi-res stills courtesy of Harry Potter Fan Zone's gallery.
Radcliffe & Heyman Elaborate on DH Split
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
In an Empire magazine interview, Daniel Radcliffe and David Heyman elaborated about the "split scene" dividing Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2: "We've played around with a couple of places," said Heyman, "and ultimately settled on a place that we think is very exciting, and I think quite bold, in that it's not necessarily where one might expect. You want to give a sense of completion on one hand, but a sense that there's another piece, more to come. We tried one and then Steve [Kloves] came up with the idea to try it another way and when we tried that, it felt just right." Dan added that the split is "at a very tense cliffhanger."
Jessie Cave Returns for DH
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Jessie Cave's agency has recently confirmed that the actress will reprise her role as Lavender Brown in Deathly Hallows.
Half-Blood in EW Summer Preview
From the Editor:
Entertainment Weekly's annual Summer Preview issue is now out and it includes Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as one of their "20 Summer Movies We Can't Wait to See".
Author Blogs
From the Editor:
Mystery Sci-fi author Rai Aren has posted three new blog entries entitled "Converations with Writers - Interview with me, Rai Aren!", "Virtual Book Fair presented by Sonar4 Publications", and "New! Tagline for Sequel to Secret of the Sands".
New Wrock Blogs
From the Editor:
Siriusly Hazza P posted a new blog entry entitled "Wizard Rock People's Choice Awards".
Alas Earwax posted the new blog entry "Side Project, Anyone?"
Creevey Crisis posted a new blog called "WRPCA Voting Time".
The Whomping Willows posted a new blog called "Happy Earth Day! Plant Trees!".
Riddle TM posted a new blog entitled "Wizard Rock People's Choice Awards and Riddle TM.com".
New Wrock Song Uploads
From the Editor:
The Chocolate Frogs uploaded the new tracks "John Dawlish, Auror", "Good Morning Weasleys", and "All The Stars And Moon And Fur".
Scarlet Women uploaded the new tracks "Horcruxes", "REWIND", and "Dumbledore's Body".
Hawthorn & Holly uploaded the new tracks "Knickerbocker Glory", "Squib", and "Love Will Get Us There".
The Parselmouths uploaded the new tracks "Ask Me To The Yule Ball", "Spattergroit", and "This Is Never Going To End".
Alas Earwax uploaded the tracks "Tentacle Brains", "There's A Face", and "Cliff Notes Harry Potter".
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"Dumbledore would have been happier than anybody to think that there was a little more love in the world."
- Minerva McGonagall, HBP
What was Harry Potter's first cauldron made of?
Answer to the last Trivial Tid-Bit:
Orange
Engorgio
(en-GOR-jee-oh)
Entomology:
From the English engorge meaning "to fill to excess"
Description:
This charm causes the target to swell in size.
Appeared/Referenced:
Used by Silvanus Kettleburn on an Ashwinder, causing it to explode and a large amount of flame, for which Professor Kettleburn received probation; Used by Fred and George Weasley to enlarge their Ton-Tongue Toffee they accidentally-on-purpose dropped in front of Dudley; Used with his father's wand by Kevin at Quidditch World Cup campground on a slug; Used by the fake Moody on three spiders to demonstrate the three Unforgivable Curses in DADA class; Used by Harry on a spider while he, Ron, and Hermione were camping in the Forest of Dean in search for Horcruxes; Hermione suspected it was used by Hagrid on his pumpkins.
The Cusp of Magic
Indulge preoccupation with romance to the fullest extent. Be at your most attractive and you will no doubt have to fight off a swarm of admirers. Be appreciated for your deep emotional orientation. Do not fall prey to illusion; otherwise you risk heartbreak. Give all for love, but beware becoming dangerously addicted to your passion. Do not be hurt emotionally by your own blind intensity.
UPCOMING HP EVENTS:
* Click on the name to apparate to that
event's official website for more details
or ticket information.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
April 30 - September 27, 2009
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, Illinois
HP Fan Trips
July 10 - 26, 2009
Chicago, Illinois
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince
July 15, 2009
in theatres
Azkatraz 2009
July 18 - 21, 2009
San Diego, California
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince
July 29, 2009
at IMAX
TGTSNBN 2nd Annual Cosplay Day
August 1, 2009
Governor's Island
Manhattan, NY
Hogwarts Class of '84
August 29, 2009
Doubletree Guest Suites
Cincinatti, Ohio
Wrockstock the 3rd
November 6 - 9, 2009
YMCA Trout Lodge
near St. Louis, Missouri
Infinitus 2010
July 15 - 18, 2010
Universal Studios
Orlando, Florida
* Know of any HP conferences, concerts,
or other special events not listed here?
Send us the dates and site url and we'll
add it to the list.
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From Hogsmeade
With Love
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Available for purchase now!
$10 US/Canada
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To order this CD, visit The Chocolate Frogs HERE
"We are now on iTunes! Our full-length album went live, so please, please go and have a listen, even a purchase if you want. And if you didn't get to pick up a copy at Wrock Chicago, Terminus, or Wrock Wreggies, you can now order a hard copy of it on our main page! After months of writing this thing, here it is. Thank you all so much for your amazing support, and I urge you to keep listening, because we still have more to tell."
FROM MARISHA...
My very first cd Wrocking in the Muggle's World is available for free, visit my page for details. My 2nd CD will be coming out soon.
I also have Bracelets/Keychains/Pens/Magnetics for sale.
House Keychains = $4 US, $5 outside the US; Wrock bands receive a $1 discount. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.
House Bracelets = $2 US, $3 outside the US.
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See merchandise pics here (look in my pics).
I accept cash, check, money order, or PayPal.
Please contact me for the address.
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Ty
Lead Vocals, Blues Harp in the key of D
Shawn
Acoustic Guitar, banjo, melodica, blues harp in the key of C, bass, backing vocals
Additional Live Crew:
Brian Ross (Emotional Support)
Uncle Carl (Provider of Bacon)
Influences: 
Sounds like: "Glory"
Label: TRAF Incorporations/Glory Hole Productions
"We know we've been away for awhile. You see, we've been busy recording material for our new EP Bob Hope is a Vampire for the EP of the Month Club. As a special treat, we released a new song called "Nagini's Lullabye", that will be on our EP. Other songs on the EP feature Jarrod from Gred and Forge and your beloved Toby!"
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Rockin' and Rowling In The Muggle World! The Official PA's Wizard Rock
Band of the Month
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Tom Riddle and Friends
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Wizards Loving Wizards
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The Acoustic Love Collection volume III:
The Good Years
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Page 4 From the Columnists. . . .
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Harry Potter: The Mystery of the Muggles
*WARNING: SPOILERS IN THIS ARTICLE! Look for the "WARNING!" before the spoiler so, if you are new to HP and haven't read all the books, they won't be spoiled for you.
Welcome to Article 2 of Myth and Mysteries, "Harry Potter: The Mystery of the Muggles". There is a lot of tension between muggles and magic folk in the HP series, most of which is culminated in the first chapter of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone (hereafter referred to as "PS"). When talking about "The Mystery of the Muggles", we will not be discussing Mr. Weasley's obsession with rubber ducks and plugs. Rather, we will be discussing the mystery behind the muggles who kept their eyes closed, and the worlds that remained separated for hundreds of years.
For those just getting into HP or for those who haven't read it yet at all, a "muggle" is a non-magical person. The Dursleys, who refer to themselves as "perfectly normal thank you very much" are muggles. Muggle parents, however, can still give birth to magical children, i.e. Hermione Granger, Lily Potter, etc...
Continue reading the full article here.
Click here to DISCUSS this article with me, Astrid Celestia.
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FOXGLOVE
Digitalis purpurea
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Soil pH: acid
Height: 4-8 ft. |
Exposure: full sun to partial shade
Soil type: fertile, moist, humusy
Flowers: June & July |
Foxglove is a stunning biennial unmistakable when in bloom. However, during the first year of growth, it appears as just a rosette of green leaves, making it uneasy to spot at this time. Once it blooms, foxglove fits nicely into almost any garden setting.
In 1775, Dr. William Withering closely studied a patient's tea, leading him to deduce that foxglove, which was in the tea, yielded the active principle digitalis. In 1785, Withering published An Account of the Foxglove, which brought the herb to the forefront of medicinal treatments for the heart.
Foxglove can be grown from seed, but the seeds are so tiny, it's best to mix them with sand. Cover them very lightly with soil and keep them continuously moist. You must sow the seeds in late spring or early summer for the plant to be strong enough to survive the winter. Transplant seedlings when they are 2-3 inches tall, allowing 1 ft. between plants. It is also essential to have good drainage to prevent root rot.
Foxglove may be bothered by Japanese beetles or mealy bugs, and is susceptible to mosaic virus, curly top, wilt, anthracnose, and leaf spot.
Warning - Digitalis is far too powerful to be used without medical supervision. It has killed many people who have ingested it. It should be grown for ornamentational use only.
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