This just made my day, Mugglenet is reporting that JK Rowling is working on the Harry Potter Encyclopdia!  They state:

Ian Rankin, a friend of J.K. Rowling, revealed that the last time he saw her, she was working hard on the Encyclopedia. He also mentioned he saw her drawing up family trees.

It should be mentioned that Rankin said he has not seen Rowling in some time and that he didn’t know whether the encyclopedia was for her own fun or not.

I would like to add that even if she is working on it now, it still may be YEARS before it comes out, she had said after Deathly Hallows came out she would be taking her time and not rushing anything.  But its good to know that she has at least been seen working on it.

Wired has a new article with 5 Geeky Stories We Wish Had Been Written, But Weren’t.  Harry Potter is included in the list!

2. Harry Potter’s adventures as an Auror.

No, I am not pressuring J.K. Rowling. Her achievement with the Harry Potter books staggers me, especially given how she was able to pull yet another surprise out of her hat with the final book. The ending seem inevitable and predictable, with Harry confronting Lord Voldemort in a final duel to the death. But the plot twist that led to the confrontation was wonderfully done.

But I want more.

I especially I want to see Harry all grown up, as an Auror, and how he and Ron and Hermione functioned as adults, fully in control of their abilities. I suspect, however, that Rowling will move forward, not backward, to a new series.

Entertainment Weekly has another new list today: 17 Characters Who Are Charming — But Deadly. Voldemort, of course, is on the list!

VOLDEMORT/TOM RIDDLE
Played by Ralph Fiennes
The Harry Potter films (2001-present)

Known as the Dark Lord to those who dare not speak his name, this corrupted wizard represents ultimate evil in the world of J.K. Rowling’s magical books. And as played by the regal Ralph Fiennes — with childhood assists from young actors like Christian Clouson, Frank Dillane, and Fiennes’ own nephew, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin — it’s easy to see how Voldemort could seduce anyone to the dark side.

Thanks SS!

Entertainment Weekly has a new poll online! Brainy Beauties: Vote for Your Favorite Female!: You’ve seen the 12 actresses who’ve brought the heat to their projects in the past year — now tell us who you think is No. 1.  Go here to vote for Emma as Hermione!

Thanks SS!

JK Rowling has updated her Official Website to wish Ginny Weasley-Potter a Harry Birthday on August 11th!  Ginny is celebrating her 28th birthday today!

After Hogwarts she became a member of Holyhead Harpies and now she works as a Quidditch correspondent at the Daily Prophet.   She has three children: James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna with her husband Harry Potter!

Happy Birthday Ginny!

It is now July 31st in the UK so we should wish a very happy birthday to both Harry Potter and his creator JK Rowling!

Harry is turning 29 years old and works in the Ministry of Magic.  He also is married to the lovely Ginny and has 3 children; James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna!

JK Rowling is celebrating her 44th birthday.  She is still writing, is married to Neil and also has 3 children; Jessica Isabel, David Gordon and Mackenzie Jean!