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Get ready for J.K. Rowling's exclusive interview with PotterCast

Dec 17, 2007, 06:03 PM | by Joy Piedmont

Categories: Books, Harry Potter

Just in case there hasn't been enough Harry Potter in your life since the final installment in the series hit shelves last July, J.K. Rowling and the online fan community have been keeping the spirit alive. Rowling outed Dumbledore on her tour of the U.S., and auctioned a handmade copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Amazon.com bought the rare book for $3.98 million). Now, the folks at The Leaky Cauldron scored an exclusive interview with Rowling that will air on their podcast, predictably named PotterCast, available to download tomorrow.

So what does the EW Entertainer of the Year have to say for herself? In a preview of their interview (click here for the scoop), PotterCast reveals that Rowling talks about the wizarding community's attitude about homosexuality, the Harry Potter theme park, and her plans to write a Potter encyclopedia. Personally, I'm most interested in minutiae such as, how to make a Horcrux and wand-lore, but that's my inner geek speaking.

I can't wait to hear what else the author has to say for herself, and I love that the interview is on PotterCast, because Melissa Anelli, the PotterCast moderator, conducted an awesome exclusive interview with Rowling a couple years ago. But what about you guys? Are you dying to know what happened in the "missing 24 hours," or have you moved on from Pottermania? What other burning questions still need answering? Weigh in below after you enjoy my favorite HP fanvid. Ever.

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oqzgrewu etkz ylmu qaibuc gzyrxs dpwql ufrocwpx http://www.txgcfke.oweub.com

vxzplyo bguwzemf Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 08:18 PM EST

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kessie Wed, Dec 19, 2007 at 10:31 AM EST

Ha this was on CBBC a few months ago, and had me and my brother in stiches - its just so damn catchy.

Jenny K. Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 10:46 PM EST

I'm not a huge Harry Potter person, but this video cracks me up. I found it through my choir students, so I'm using the song as one of our warm-ups. They love it!

paige Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 05:29 PM EST

snape snape severus snape DUMBLEDORE! hahahhahahaha!

Luis PJ Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 11:59 AM EST

Sound so Nick Jr'ish

Martha Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 09:30 AM EST

That video was awesome...and I'm not even a huge Harry Potter fan! Thanks for the early morning laugh...

Patty Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 08:19 AM EST

Listening right now - I love Pottercast!

Liz M. Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 01:45 AM EST

ahhhh i love this video! my friends and i always try to sing it but it never works with only 3 people. and i have never listened to potter cast i'm a muggle cast fan but i'll definantly listen tomarrow

Liz M. Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 01:43 AM EST

ahhhh i love this video! my friends and i always try to sing it but it never works with only 3 people. and i have never listened to potter cast i'm a muggle cast fan but i'll definantly listen tomarrow

SuzieC Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 01:09 AM EST

I like PotterCast less than MuggleCast. This'll be worth the download though.
And that vid is effin hilarious.
I will never move on from Pottermania!

RP Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 10:57 PM EST

The "missing" 24 hours is the time between the moment Voldemort first fails to kill Harry and when Hagrid brings Harry to Privet Drive.

I also want to know about wand lore and whether any wizard in the Potterverse carry staffs. Plus, I want to know what she thinks about Wizard Rock.

Kat Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 10:25 PM EST

Yes, please, what are the missing 24 hours? Help, help!

Ceballos Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 10:13 PM EST

LOVE IT:

"Harry Potter! Harry Potter! Uh!"

"Voldemort, Voldemort, oooh, Voldy, Voldy, Voldemort...Voldemort..."

Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 10:00 PM EST

did i miss something? what are the "missing 24 hours"?

Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 09:59 PM EST

did i miss something? what are the "missing 24 hours"?

Margot Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 09:41 PM EST

AMAZING!!! Joy that's my favorite too!

Julie Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 09:36 PM EST

I don't know, dog. It was a little pitchy in the middle for me.

Diana Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 09:11 PM EST

That video was hysterical! I'm still living Harry Potter from the summer and from getting the movie this week (and watched it every night). I do live a sad life,I'll be the first to admit that :)

Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 09:10 PM EST

My friends all have a part in this song and sing all day long. Herrr-mione!

Maggs Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 07:18 PM EST

My sister and I have been singing this song for months and at random times. It gets stuck in my head and I can't get it out.

Leo Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 07:01 PM EST

There will always be more questions to be answered, even after numerous transcripts of J.K and fans from her book tours. That being said, Melissa from Leaky is definitely going to get to the big ones that haven't been answered yet.

Meghan Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 06:56 PM EST

I can't wait for the interview tomorrow. I love PotterCast, and I'm sure that they did a great job interviewing JKR. Hopefully, they asked plenty of questions that the big fans want to know.

ruby Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 06:53 PM EST

I am a HUGE PotterCast fan and can't wait! This will rule.

Joe Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 06:41 PM EST

That video is effing awesome!

I usually listen to MuggleCast (from the website mugglenet.com), but I am going to have to check out PotterCast tomorrow.

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