What’s New
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by belindahobbs
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Jo’s site is now showing Happy Birthday wishes to Filius Flitwick for 17 October on the WotM calendar. When this initially appeared in 2004 it was our first confirmation of his full name, one of the questions on the Lexicon’s Open Letter to Jo. Read More
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by Paula Hall
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I’ve posted a new essay discussing how the Fidelius Charm works by Anna L. Black, a past contributor to the Lexicon’s Magical Beings and Named Beasts pages. Enjoy!… Read More
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by Lisa Bunker
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I just uploaded two cool new drawings by Red Scharlach, one of Mrs. Figg and the other of Mundungus Fletcher. I love how she drew Fletcher so that it looks like he is standing a little too close to you. Phew. And Mrs Figg is in her bedroom slippers looking… Read More
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by belindahobbs
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The test results have been delivered to those who sat the WOMBAT Grade 2 exam. But if you’re like me, you might be wondering what the “other” results looked like. So for the benefit of the curious and also the folks unable to take the exam, I’ve created… Read More
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by belindahobbs
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Please visit this thread in the Lexicon Forums if you would like to discuss the questions on WOMBAT Grade 2. WOMBAT Grade 2 questions and commentary. You must register through World Crossing in order to post, but anyone can read. We hope you’ll register and join… Read More
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by belindahobbs
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Owls are arriving today with the results of the WOMBAT Grade 2 exam, and along with the marks is the note that there will be a third and final WOMBAT in a few months time. For those who may be wondering, I (Belinda) received an E (Exceeds Expectations). We’ll have… Read More
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by Steve VanderArk
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The door on Jo’s site is closed again. Hopefully you all had a chance to take the WOMBAT test. We’re working on adding all the new tidbits of canon to the Lexicon and of course, waiting eagerly to get our scores. Edit: The WOMBAT room’s clock says the tests have… Read More
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by belindahobbs
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Tonight the Wizard of the Month calendar on Jo’s site has been updated to wish Minerva McGonagall a Happy Birthday for October 4th. We do too! Join in the discussion about Hogwarts’ new Headmistress in the Lexicon Forums! at this link: Minerva McGonagall discussion… Read More
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by Steve VanderArk
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Here it is, at last, the Lexicon commentary page on the latest WOMBAT test from jkrowling.com. All day today, Belinda, Lisa, and I have been passing this document around, adding our notes and observations and comments and having a great time doing it. We hope you enjoy reading our commentary,… Read More
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by Paula Hall
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Professor Koniphorus Swamp is at it again, writing about the flora and fauna in the world of Harry Potter as no other essayist! Be sure to have a look at her new essay, speculating about the surprising importance of one of the most boring critters in the Potterverse: Flobberworms. Read More
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by belindahobbs
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The new Wizard of the Month for October is now on Jo’s site, Idris Oakby. This gives us another new canon character along with a new canon organization. Am I on new canon overload? Nah, not possible!… Read More
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by Lisa Bunker
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Hi everyone, I have been collecting bits and pieces that may be of use to people taking the W.O.M.B.A.T. It has *no* commentary, just canon and bits from reference books. Crib sheet: http://www.hp-lexicon.org/wizworld/wombat/cribsheet.html [No longer found here] The Lexicon staff commentary is also in the works and will be posted… Read More
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by belindahobbs
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I’ve created a page of Instructions for working the puzzle behind the Door, including pictures, and updated most of the relevant pages in the Guide to JKR.com with the other additions from today. We will be working on our commentary of the W.O.M.B.A.T. grade 2, as Steve said, and… Read More
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by Steve VanderArk
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Just noticed that the door is open on jkr.com. No time to explore further (Real Life and all that…), but you know we’ll be all over it! Watch for more…… Read More
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by belindahobbs
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Jo has added to her site today: 2 News articles, 3 Rumours, Diary entry #8, and a new Fan Site Award. I’ll finish updating the Lexicon later today. I had to leave for work right in the midst of the update.. ARGH! So yes, the door is open… Read More
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by Steve VanderArk
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I just got back last night from London where I spent a glorious, magical day visiting the studios where they are busy filming the latest Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Warner Bros reps took us on tours of the sets, let us watch filming,… Read More
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by belindahobbs
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The Wizard of the Month calendar on Jo’s site has once again displayed birthday greetings for Hermione Granger. and I’ve updated the Guide to JKRowling official site and the Timeline. 🙂… Read More
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by Paula Hall
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It is my very great pleasure to announce the posting of a new essay, Snape’s Eyes, by Edward M. Kern, Associate Professor of History at Lawrence University. If you attended Lumos 2006, you may recognize this essay — it was originally presented at Lumos in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July… Read More
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by Lisa Bunker
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Hi, this is a minor change, but I just updated all the links on our index page of Lexicon artists. Some of the website links no longer worked, some had moved, etc. Read More
