Last issue's trivia: What did Educational Decree Number Twenty-four ban? Student Organizations, Societies, Teams, Groups, and Clubs

I had the opportunity to be in attendance, and words cannot even begin to describe what an amazing experience I had. Everywhere I turned, there was a Luna Lovegood, a Neville Longbottom, and of course, a Harry Potter. Many participated in the convention's many activities, while others attended panel discussions that concentrated in certain areas of the Harry Potter realm. Participants at the convention were sorted into different Houses, in order for us to get a sense of a Hogwarts atmosphere. Although the divisions existed among the guests, everyone knew they were there for one reason and one reason only: their love for Harry Potter. And that is what brought everyone together, and made Lumos such an amazing experience for everyone that was witness to it.

Aside from the endless amounts of great activities that were going on at the convention, MuggleNet and the Leaky Cauldron came together to present a live LeakyMug Podcast on Saturday, July 29th. Among the LeakyMug crew were our very own Andrew Sims, Ben Schoen, Kevin Steck, Eric Scull, Laura Thompson, Jamie Lawrence, and Emerson Spartz; with Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Sue Upton, and countless others representing for the Leaky Cauldron. Before the podcast, fans were treated to a special live opening act with The Remus Lupins who pumped up the crowd by having the audience get up from their chairs and start dancing!

And here we are, back to reality... Although it was such a great time for myself and for everyone that attended, all great things come to an end. But never fear, the JKR reading in New York City is still happening and we'll be sure to bring you the latest on this special event firsthand. Lumos 2006 was a great experience for me, and I am so happy that I had the chance to become part of it and I hope that everyone who did go can say the same! As for me, it's back to work!