The Escapist Crossword #1

[Dramatic Flare]

There have been some complaints about American spelling (sorry, but we're American) and the fact that the puzzle doesn't tell you if you're right or wrong (we're working on that), so rather than make you wait a week for the solution, here it is: <img src=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/global/media/images/articles/article/5711/escapistpuz30jan2009_sol.png>

You can also always give each other hints if you're particularly stuck.

Okay.... then not to burst any bubbles here... but when I look at your answers I notice that some of mine were definitely wrong, but I was informed I had completed it anyway.
Any reason why that might be?

 

[Eagle Est1986]

A great idea guys.
Why the hell is the first Harry Potter called something different in the States? That threw me for a while, as well as 10 across, but you guys already know that.

 

[Susan Arendt]

The American publishers of Harry Potter didn't think us dumb Yank's would know what a Philosopher's Stone was, thus the title change.

As for the other issue, at this time, the puzzle only indicates that you've filled in every block, whether you've done it correctly or not. Definitely not optimal - we're working to resolve that if we can.

 

[OurGloriousLeader]

It feels a bit cluttered, I don't enjoy a crossword with lots of small, 2 or 3 letter answers. So less words, but harder ones! But I do love a crossword so thanks!

 

[Auron555]

This is fun, even though I'm not great at crosswords.