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Jessie Cave Appreciation Post
Obsession of the Week: Jessie Cave.
Just, like, everything Jessie Cave.
Let me tell you something about Jessie Cave. Jessie Cave is the the definition of hipster. And I adore her. You must check out her Instagram (where she posts hipster pictures of her cool hipster London lyfe) and her YouTube (where she uploads hilarious hipster videos with her hipster London friends, some from the Harry Potter movies). It is imperative. Check them out now.
I’m actually in love with Jessie Cave, ok?! Don’t judge…
(If you didn’t know, Jessie Cave played Lavender Brown in the movies…) One does not know why one would not know this but there are people in this world who live a damaged life — one without Jessie Cave… *gasp!!!* the horror! I can’t even imagine a world without Jessie…
From an early edition of ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ to be auctioned:
J.K. Rowling suggests that Hufflepuff might have been more popular with the fans if the mascot had been a bear (the original plan was to have it be a bear, as shown above).
Weekly Roundup for May 12-18
Here is our Weekly Roundup for this week, May 12-18…
This was a slow news week (only one news story) but we did find a few things on the Internet that might interest you.
News on our site:
Pottermore wins the Digital Strategy of the Year Award at The Bookseller Industry Awards
Pottermore picked up Digital Strategy of the Year at The Bookseller Industry Awards on Monday for their outstanding work on the groundbreaking Pottermore Shop.
Good eReader wrote a very nice article about the win that praised the Pottermore team on their strategy for the Pottermore Shop and discussed how the strategy made the Pottermore Shop a game changer. You can read the article here.
Harry Potter News elsewhere:
Universal survey reveals details on Harry Potter expansion (Orlando Business Journal)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone early edition shows bear as Hufflepuff sign (SnitchSeeker)
Jo was featured on the UK TV special “The Many Faces of Robbie Coltrane”:
Photo creds to @JoRowlingRocks on the Twittaaa (acciorowling on the Tumblaaa)
Interesting/Fun articles found online this week by yours truly (All worth a read!):
Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy are Fashion Models Now (BuzzFeed)
28 Things You Never Knew About How the Harry Potter Movies Were Made (Business Insider)
And finally, J.K. Rowling’s hand-written plot plan for ‘Order of the Phoenix’ resurfaced this week. It was originally posted on her old website several years back but once and while it is rediscovered and people are amazed as ever. Check it out!
Have a great week and a fun weekend! :)
Weekly Roundup for May 5-11
Here is the Weekly Roundup for last week, May 5-11…
The big news this week was the announcement of the WWoHP Expansion.
Harry Potter News on our site:
Universal Orlando Announces the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Expansion
Universal Orlando announced the expansion of the WWoHP on Monday, May 8. The expansion will include the Hogwarts Express, Diagon Alley and a London-themed area. In the area visitors will be able to ride a Gringotts ride, eat at a Harry Potter themed restaurant (reportedly The Leaky Cauldron) and explore the shops of Diagon Alley. It will be called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley.
Harry Potter News elsewhere:
‘Wizarding World - Diagon Alley’ tidbits surface: Big trains, family Gringotts ride” (Hypable)
Interesting Articles:
5 Life Lessons From the Harry Potter Series (HuffPost Books)
Hope you had a wonderful week! :-)
Universal has officially announced the Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion!
The expansion will include Diagon Alley and “London”, with a Gringotts ride and a new restaurant (The Leaky Cauldron is one definitely being thrown out there, but no confirmation just yet.)
More news to come over the next few months.
Above: Official concept art of the expansion.
