Harry Potter-themed mystery box

Inspired by the Coraline boxes, Bruce Wright created a Harry Potter-themed box:

The parcel arrived on our doorstep around eleven pm on the Twenty-fourth. It was addressed to Harry Potter, 12 Grimauld Place, London. It was wrapped in brown paper, and two envelopes from the Department of Mysteries were attached with string.

The letters expressed that this box had been in the custody of the Ministry of Magic’s Department of Mysteries in the intervening years since the passing of Albus Dumbledore, and he had indicated that the items were intended for Harry. Now the Department was insisting that Harry come ‘round to collect it or it would be sent by Owl or disposed of. Also no-one at the Ministry could manage to open the box, or knew what it contained.

The Box was wooden, clad with iron bracing, and sealed with wax and cord. A silver crest bearing the Fleur de Lis was affixed to the front.

The box contained a message from Albus Dumbledore to Harry, as well as the collected effects and writings of Nicolas Flamel, the alchemist who discovered the Philosopher’s Stone.

It also contained the Stone itself, which Harry had believed had been destroyed almost seventeen years ago.

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*Previously: Recovered Cthulhu specimen.

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Biological sample from Neon Genesis Evangelion (link roundup)

I'm not familiar enough with the anime to understand the reference but this is a biological sample from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Made by Brian Chan.

And a few more links:

1. New sex terms I learned today were "having a treesome" and "retrosexuals."

2. Ted Kennedy and David Patterson's staffs are apparently telling every reporter they can how much Caroline Kennedy sucks.

3. Eating (non-alcoholic) ice cream caused a false positive breathalyzer result.

4. Fun week for CNN reporter Soledad O'Brien. Fox News airs a report that she's heartless for trying to get a dog evicted from her building. And Quincy Jones hits on her during a report.

*Previously: Wolverine/Neon Genesis Evangelion mashup.

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Cthulhu specimen in a jar

R’leyh expedition kit by Alex CF. He takes commissions.

*Previously: 19th Century Vampire Hunting Kit.

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19th Century Vampire Hunting Kit

Alex CF creates some terrific "antiques." This 19th Century Vampire Hunting Kit has already been sold, but you could always commission your own.

*Previously: Vampire trophy head.

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