With an abundance of piano and sleigh-bells, The Leaky Cauldron has released a holiday compilation album, Jingle Spells 2. Aptly named, it is the sequel to 2007’s Jingle Spells, their first holiday charity album. All proceeds from the sale of Jingle Spells 2 are going to Book Aid International and the HP Alliance. This album really does have something for everyone. If you are a fan of classic carols, Christmas hymns, or just need some good old fashioned wrock or wrap, you can find it here.

The Remus Lupins kick off the season with ‘I Solemnly Swear I Am Up to Good Cheer’, an upbeat holiday tune about friendship. Gred and Forge kick it up a notch and rock out with ‘Christmastime at School.’ The Whomping Willows desperately pine to be your Christmas tree, and The Moaning Myrtles have discovered the reason for their repugnancy! There are ‘Nargles in the Mistletoe’, of course! All of these songs will have you out of your chairs, singing along and dancing around your Christmas (or possibly Whomping Willow) tree.

I was lucky enough to see some performances by Tonks and the Aurors, Justin Finch-Fletchley and the Sugar Quills, and The Whomping Willows in November where they played their holiday songs. If we had known what was coming when Tonks took the stage, we would have busted out the lighters and began to sway. ‘Candle in the Window’ is a stirring, soulful melody that really makes you feel the love and longing before you even hear the lyrics.

Another song everyone will love is Catchlove‘s remix of ‘It’s Snowing’ from last years’ Jingle Spells. ‘It’s Still Snowing’ features Danny Dementor and you should be prepared to look ridiculous as you walk around singing “Yo, it’s snowin’ man”, because this hip-hop ditty is going to be stuck in your head.

If you are looking for a story about a young Voldemort’s dealings with a suspiciously Italian sounding Santa Claus, Draco and the Malfoys spin us the hilarious tale in a musical narrative. For a harmonious little treat, there is Ministry of Magic‘s ’12:05am.’ The Mudbloods tell us Chapter 2 of their ‘Epic Christmas Tale,’ a bluesy account of ‘Murder at the Top of the World.’ Who killed Santa’s reindeer last year? You’ll have to listen to find out, but it has an excellent twist. Justin Finch-Fletchley discusses with the Sugar Quills his song possibilities, but decides not to pick on his fellow wizard rocker, Jace. Instead he opts for ‘Christmas at the Leaky with You,’ a sweet holiday love song.

I truly think the stand out song on this album is Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls‘ ‘It Came Upon a Midnight Clear’, which deals with the attack of Mr. Weasly and subsequent Christmas at Grimmauld place. If you really want to rock out this Christmas, this is the song for you. The guitar solos are amazing and take this relatively standard Christmas tune to a whole new level.

Roonil Wazlib croons ‘The Mandrake’s Carol’ over a familiar Christmas melody (‘The Holly and the Ivy’). It is performed so beautifully that you can imagine it playing while perusing the shops at Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade this Christmas. ‘A Ministry-Approved Christmas,’ courtesy of Peeved, makes us all familiar with wizarding holiday guidelines, and a delivers a bit of cheer as well.

There is no disappointment from Swish and Flick, who give us an evil chorus to bust out when we can’t take any more goody-goody Christmas songs. ‘I’ve Been a Very Naughty Girl This Year’, along with The Parslemouths‘ ‘Santa Don’t Judge Me’ give us all a Slytherin perspective on the holidays and what they can expect to receive from Santa.

RiddleTM poses the very good question, “What do you buy the Dark Lord as a Christmas present anyways?” In ‘Draco’s Christmas Wish’ we learn about Christmas at the Malfoy’s through enchanting and amusing lyrics.

One of the most epic of Christmas songs, ‘Carol of the Bells’ is beautifully parlayed into a Harry Potter tribute by The Butterbeer Experience. ‘Christmas Mirror’ is an amazing song, reminiscent of something out of the musical Wicked.

The album finishes with a heartfelt tune from Harry and the Potters. ‘Snowy Owl’ reminds me of Alvin and the Chipmunks (Alvin: “Me, I want a hula hoop!”). Based on a simple, somber piano melody, both Harrys wish a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and put in a request for world peace, along with a bacon sandwich.

The album is now available on iTunes, but the hard copy (available from The Leaky Cauldron) comes with special artwork. They have only printed a limited supply, so hop to if you want one!