Welcome to the 28th Harry Potter Carnival!

J.K. Rowling

TLC reports about two fans who had the chance to meet with Jo and talk with her about the series.

Fan Art

This week’s featured artist is Verauko. In honor of Ginny Weasley’s recent birthday (August 11), check out Verauko’s portrait of Ginny:

Theories and Speculation

Rusmir Musić and Lyndsay Agans share their speculations about “Harry Potter and the Theories of Education.”

Hermione’s Library

HPL has a new page dedicated to the orphanage where Tom Riddle grew up.

Random Fandom

Guardian Unlimited reporter Carole Cadwalladr reports on Lumos 2006.

Just For Fun

The Berlin Zoo is offering Harry Potter fans a “magical tour” through the zoo, focusing on animals in the series, such as owls, eagles, snakes, and lions. The special tour takes place on Tuesdays through the school holidays.

To submit Potterica for next week’s carnival, use my carnival submission form. Please note the category for which it should be considered. Deadline is 10:00 P.M. each Friday. I could especially use submissions for fan art!