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LeakyCon, the huge Harry Potter fan convention, will set up shop in Dallas in August.

Named for the Harry Potter fan site The Leaky Cauldron (which is the name of the London pub at the entrance of Diagon Alley), the event brings together some of the world's most hardcore Potterheads.

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Even though tickets don't go on sale for the three-day event until Nov. 15, the announcement that the convention will return to the U.S. after this year's Dublin event has the most dedicated witches and wizards already grabbing their wands and wallets.

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Tickets for the convention start at $59 for a day pass. The first LeakyCon was held in 2009 in Boston and featured prominent authors, including John and Hank Green. Over the years, Harry Potter-themed bands and even a Harry Potter musical parody have entertained attendees.

Pull out those Marauder's Maps to find out what mischief fans will conjure up next year.

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