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Author	Topic: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
Daughter_of_Yubyub Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 2/13/04 6:56pm Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin! - Date Edited: 2/13/04 6:59pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Daughter_of_Yubyub
	RAVENCLAW UPDATE WEEK ONE Books How many Parselmouths are born each century? And how many of these actually realize their power? 5 points. "Very few" is the short answer. Note that Salazar Slytherin built his Chamber of Secrets so that only a Parselmouth could open it, in the hope that the Chamber would be opened by his heir, and only by his heir. From this we can conclude that either the ability to speak Parseltongue is exclusive to Slytherin's bloodline, or at least Slytherin assumed that this was the case (which implies that he didn't know of any Parselmouths born in families not related to him which, in turn, implies that they were very rare even in his days). If Parseltongue is an ability that only occurs among the descendants of Salazar Slytherin, the number is limited to how many descendants of him there are or, more likely, only a fraction of them. Even if there are Parselmouths born among other bloodlines, they would be very few in number. Note that Voldemort is, for all we know, the only born Parselmouth among his generation. (Harry Potter wasn't born with that ability, he only has it because Voldemort unwittingly transferred some of his powers to him.) The number of Parselmouths who actually realize their power would be even smaller. We know from Harry's example that a Parselmouth will normally only start to speak Parseltongue when he's confronted with a snake. And even then, he'll only know that he's spoken something other than his native language if others hear it and tell him. So if he never sees a snake in his life, he'll never know. Devi How exactly did the Death Eaters (including Bellatrix Lestrange) escape Azkaban in OOTP? 10 points. The Dementors simply let them go, at Voldemort's, their new master, command. With the regaining of his human form and his full powers, he has turned the foul wardens of Azkaban into his puppets. We see the beginnings of this in GoF, when a Dementor accompanying Fudge suddenly attacks Crouch Jr. and "Kisses" him. It had done so to keep the secret of Voldemort's return secret for as long as possible. Lank_Pavail What exactly was the weapon mentioned so many times in OOTP? Is there any particular reason why it isn't explicitly stated in the book? Will the weapon come up in the 6th book? 15 points. I think the weapon is simply the power of knowledge. Voldemort had no sweet clue why he lost his powers the night he failed to kill Harry. He realized that whoever overheard the prophecy concerning his downfall at Harry's hands, which Professor Trelawny had spoken to Dumbledore, must not have heard the full prophecy, especially when he was unsuccessful in killing Harry yet again during the Triwizarding Tournament due to the wand phenomenon. Being such a powerful dark wizard with inside connections, Voldemort certainly would have known about the holding place for prophecies within the Department of Mysteries. He knew that the only way he would truly be able to understand his enemy (Harry) would be to get ahold of that prophecy and hear it in its entirety for himself. Unfortunately for him, the Order of the Phenoix had also realized this potential danger, and were prepared to guard the Department of Mysteries at all costs. Knowledge is one of the most powerful weapons we as humans wield. The knowledge contained in the prophecy would have been of more use to Voldemort than a gun to a Muggle policeman in the Bronx of New York City. Why is it not explicitly stated in the book? Because it wouldn't have been as interesting to figure out, to have it all laid out in front of you. If it were explicitly stated, it would take most of the fun out of the discovery towards the end of the book. And maybe JKR wanted to keep the less logical among her readers curious. I do believe the "weapon" will play a major part in the sixth book. Who knows, maybe he'll hear the whole prophecy somehow and go after Neville instead. I do believe Neville has a much bigger part to play in this yet. His part will more than likely be tied to this weapon somehow. Sar-Tamber-lac Describe the real origins of a legendary creature, event, or other magical allusion mentioned in the books. ie: Tell the real legend of the Sorcerer's Stone/alchemy. Give your source (URL of a website or name and author of a book). May do up to 3. 25 points. Hippogriff This legendary animal was half horse, half griffin, the offspring of a male griffin and a filly. It is a symbol of love and is found often in ancient Greek art and in medieval legends. The animal was invented by Ludovico Ariosto in his Orlando Furioso, and was based on a proverbial phrase about crossing a horse with a griffin, used to signify an impossibility or incongruity. Source Source Nicholas Flamel Nicholas Flamel One night, Nicholas Flamel had a dream in which an angel came to his bed, held out a book and said, these words, which were to remain in the memory of the hearer: "Look well at this book, Nicholas. At first you will understand nothing in it -- neither you nor any other man. But one day you will see in it that which no other man will be able to see." Surely that would contain the secrets to making the Philosopher's Stone! A short while later while he was alone in his shop a man in desparate need of money appeared with a book to sell. He recognized it as the book that the angel in his dream had been holding and paid for it immediately, without bargaining. The problem was that the book was written in part-hebrew and he couldn't read it. All of the jews in France had recently been driven out of his country by persecution. He knew that there were still many jews left in Spain, so he copied a small-portion of the book and headed out on his journey to find a translator. He searched for months and couldn't find one, and so started his journey home in discouragement. During the quest homeward, he stopped at an inn and was fortunate enough to be joined at his table by a French merchant who had contacts with someone who might be able to translate the book. The French merchant introduced Flamel to his friend, the Maestro Canches. When Nicholas told him that he had with him the book of Abraham the Jew the Maestro's eye's lit up and he explained that Abraham the Jew was a venerable master who was a great master and spent his whole life studying the mysteries of the Cabala. His book had disappeared, surfacing in some remote corner of the globe for moments and then disappearing again. Unfortunately, the pages that Nicholas had brought with him was not enough to unlock the secrets of the stone. The Maestro agreed to go back to Nicholas's home and translate the entire book. Ironically, on the journey home the Maestro fell ill and passed away. Nicholas piously buried him at a nearby church and continued on. When he arrived home he found his wife, his shop and his books as he had left them. Though it took him years, the pages that the Maestro had translated had given Nicholas enough clues to translate the book himself. Adherring strictly to the rules within the book of Abraham the Jew, he first turned a half pound of mercury in to gold. As he was changing the metals, he changed himself. From this point on he was rich. He built hospitals, low-income housing for the poor, churches and lived out the rest of his days joyously. After Nicholas had reached the age of 80, he went about planning his death. Not the means of the death itself but the details such as his coffin, tombstone (the one he ordered was very heavy), burial location, etc. He wanted his death to be as perfect as his life. Shortly after he died, rumors that he had created the Elixir of Life spread. Any prowlers seeking the stone that could turn any metal in to gold soon were lurking nearby his house and shop searching for the metal. The heat soon died down and rumors that Nicholas Flamel and his wife Pernelle was still alive were forgotten. Many, many years later, an arcaeologist named Paul Lucas talked to a Turk that told him that Nicholas and his wife Pernelle were still alive. Paul did more research and then wrote and published a book that said that the Flamels' burials were nothing but clever shams, and that they were still alive. The publication of this book aroused many curious people. The people were so curious that they dug-up Nicholas's grave and opened the coffin. There was nothing there. Source The Basilisk The name basilisk comes from the Greek basileus, which means king. The basilisk was the King of the snakes and the most poisonous creature on earth. His appearance has always been a matter of dispute since there is no way to see a basilisk and survive. Looking at it, according to legend, brings death. The basilisk was depicted in a few illuminated manuscripts in the Middle Ages but appeared much more often as an ornamental detail in church architecture, adorning capitals and medallions. The best representation of the basilisk is found in the decorative field of heraldry where the basilisk had the head and legs of a cock, a snake-like tail, and a body like a bird’s. It seems that the wings could be depicted as either being covered with feathers or scales. Source Iron_Fist Movies Script a scene from the Sorcerer's Stone book that was omitted completely from the movie. Do not just type out the dialogue – also include some descriptions of actions and scenery, etc. Also, must not be overly short. May do up to 3. 40 points. EXT: DIAGON ALLEY. In front of GRINGOTTS. Wizards and Witches hurry about. CAMERA on HAGRID and HARRY, who are exiting GRINGOTTS. They walk down the street towards the camera. HARRY tentatively touches his pocket, a small smile crossing his face as he feels his money pouch. HAGRID looks sick. HAGRID: Might as well get yer uniform HAGRID nods toward camera. CAMERA on HARRY, who looks past camera. CAMERA on a shop, a large sign above the doorway reading MADAM MALKIN’S ROBES FOR ALL OCASSIONS. CAMERA on HAGRID, who looks woozy. HAGRID: Listen, Harry, would yeh mind if I slipped off fer a pick-me-up in the Leaky Cauldron? I hate them Gringotts carts. CAMERA on HARRY, who looks a little nervous. He slowly shakes his head. CAMERA on HAGRID, who gives a small nod before turning and heading away from the CAMERA. CAMERA on HARRY. HARRY takes a small breath before walking towards the shop, pushing the door open. INT: MADAM MALKIN’S ROBES FOR ALL OCASSIONS. CAMERA pans around a cream colored room full of too many shelves with multicolored fabric crammed onto them. CAMERA focuses on MADAM MALKIN, a squat witch dress in mauve that moves toward camera. MADAM MALKIN gives Harry a warm smile. MADAM MALKIN: Hogwarts, dear? CAMERA on HARRY. HARRY opens his mouth to speak. CAMERA on MADAM MALKIN. MADAM MALKIN: Got the lot here. CAMERA focuses on both of them. MADAM MALKIN motions for Harry to follow her, leading him through the shop. CAMERA follows. MADAM MALKIN: -Another young man being fitted up just now, in fact. INT: BACK OF MADAM MALKIN’S SHOP. CAMERA pans over room with five stools before a half-circle of full-length mirrors. On middle stool stands a BOY with a pale pointed face. He has his arms straight out as a SECOND WITCH pins up his robes. MADAM MALKIN directs HARRY to the stool next to BOY. CAMERA on BOY, who sneers slightly. CAMERA on HARRY, who stared ahead at mirror as MADAM MALKIN throws a robe over his head. CAMERA pulls back, showing all the room. MADAM MALKIN kneels down and begins pinning robe. BOY: Hello. Hogwarts too? CAMERA on HARRY, who looks at boy uncertainly. HARRY: Yes. CAMERA on BOY, who looks into mirror vainly. BOY: My father’s next door buying my books and mother’s up the street looking at wands. BOY turns slightly, looking at his profile in the mirror. BOY: Then I’m going to drag them off to look at racing brooms. I don’t see why first years can’t have their own. I think I’ll bull father into getting me one and I’ll smuggle it in somehow. CAMERA zooms in on BOY’s face. BOY eyes HARRY. BOY: Have you got your own broom? CAMERA moves to HARRY. HARRY looks straight ahead at mirror. HARRY: No. CAMERA to BOY. BOY: Play Quidditch at all? CAMERA to Harry, who looks slightly confused. HARRY: No. CAMERA to BOY, who scoffs softly. BOY: I do – Father says it’s a crime if I’m not picked to play for my house, and I must say, I agree. Know what house you’ll be in yet? CAMERA on HARRY, who looks more confused. HARRY: No. CAMERA on BOY, who has a look of pride on his face. BOY: Well, no one really knows until they get there, do they, but I know I’ll be in Slytherin, all our family have been – imagine being in Hufflepuff, I think I’d leave, wouldn’t you? CAMERA on HARRY. HARRY: Mmm. CAMERA on BOY’s reflection in the mirror. Behind him, the reflection of the front window of the shop is visible. HAGRID stands in front of window, grinning broadly with two large ice creams in hand. BOY: I say, look at that man! CAMERA shows BOY nodding his head towards the window, HARRY turning to look. CAMERA shows HAGRID outside the window, trying not to let the ice cream drip. CAMERA on HARRY. HARRY: That’s Hagrid. He works at Hogwarts. CAMERA on BOY, who looks indifferent. BOY: Oh. I’ve heard of him. He’s a sort of servant, isn’t he? CAMERA to HARRY, who looks slightly angry. HARRY: He’s the gatekeeper. CAMERA on BOY, who raises his chin proudly as he is turned by the SECOND WITCH. BOY: Yes, exactly. I heard he’s a sort of savage – lives in a hut on the school grounds and every now and then he gets drunk, tries to do magic, and ends up setting fire to his bed. CAMERA on HARRY, who glares. HARRY: I think he’s brilliant. CAMERA on BOY, who sneers. BOY: Do you? Why is he with you? Where are your parents? CAMERA on HARRY, who looks straight ahead. HARRY: They’re dead. CAMERA on BOY, who looks indifferent. BOY: Oh, sorry. But they were our kind, weren’t they? CAMERA on HARRY, who looks at BOY. HARRY: They were a witch and wizard, if that’s what you mean. CAMERA on BOY, who looks into mirror once more. BOY: I really don’t think they should let the other sort in, do you? They’re just not the same, they’ve never been brought up to know our ways. Some of them have never even heard of Hogwarts until they get the letter, imagine. I think they should keep it in the old wizarding families. BOY eyes HARRY. BOY: What’s your surname, anyways? CAMERA on HARRY, who looks reluctant to answer. MADAM MALKIN: That’s you done, my dear. CAMERA to MADAM MALKIN, who takes the pinned robe off of HARRY. HARRY hops off of stool and is lead out of backroom by MADAM MALKIN. CAMERA on BOY, who watches him go with a raised eyebrow. BOY: Well, I’ll see you at Hogwarts, I suppose. [color=silver]Miana Kenobi Things to Come What will the password to the Gryffindor dormitories be in the 6th book? Why? 5 points. I think the Gryffindor dormitories password in Book 6 will be Gillyweed, as that plant had a small role in Book 4, it's something that Neville can finally remember, and it's not too complex, like some of previous passwords (e.g. Wattlebird). Iron_Fist What will the password to Dumbledore's office be in the 6th book? Why? 5 points. I think Dumbledore's office password in Book 6 will be Pumpkin Pastry, in keeping with the theme of Muggle and/or Wizard sweets. Iron_Fist Which minor character will become a major character in the 6th book? Why? May do up to 5 characters. 5 points. Draco Malfoy So far, Draco has been a not-that-well-fleshed-out minor thorn in the side (as opposed to "major antagonist") of Harry, but he might well play a bigger role in the future. With his father in Azkaban, he might feel obliged to replace him as a Death Eater in Voldemort's service, and thus become a bigger, more dangerous antagonist. Firenze I predict that a major theme of the upcoming book(s) will be how the human wizards and witches manage to work together with the other magical races (or not), so Firenze could play a bigger role, being the only centaur who has chosen to be friendly to humans and work with them. Nymphadora Tonks She's a member of the Order of the Phoenix, which will (presumably) play an important role in the upcoming war against Voldemort. She is also almost the only character who's there for the twentysomething readers to identify with (most other characters are either children/teenagers, or older adults), so she fills an important niche. And then, there's her metamorphmagus ability. I don't think JKR would give such an interesting ability to a character she doesn't intend to do anything with. Dobby Same reason as mentioned under "Firenze". The fate of the House Elves (will they, as a group, ever gain freedom and equality?) might play an important role in the upcoming book(s), so Dobby, as the first known House Elf who wanted to be free, might be given more "screen time" in the future. Colin Creevey He's participated in the DA, and he would do pretty much anything to protect Harry. So it's possible that he'll play a major role in the fight against Voldemort. Devi Parody Tonight (by which I mean "Things that Were" ) Why were James or Sirius not chosen to be a prefect? 5 points. James and Sirius have several times been named the best troublemakers of their time. For that simple reason, they were not named as prefects. Plus, I doubt Dumbledore would like to see what happened if one of them were made prefect and Severus Snape was not. Iron_Fist Completed by Devi: Who was the female prefect from Gryffindor (assuming that Lupin was the male prefect)? Why? 5 points. Most likely, it was Lily Evans. From what little we know about Lily, we can deduce that she was a model student (as proven by the fact that she was chosen to be Head Girl) who was out to keep other students from making trouble (like in the pensieve scene, when she intervened to stop James & co. from harassing Snape). Hence, she would have made an ideal prefect. Devi House Pride Create a cheer supporting your House’s Quidditch team. May do up to 6. 10 points. Eagle, eagle in the sky Ravenclaw Quidditch soaring high! Chase, beat, keep, seek Ravenclaw Quidditch isn't for the weak! Strong of talon, keen of eye Ravenclaws were meant to fly No one can deny the link Can't play Quidditch if you can't think There is no finer thing Than Quidditch on eagle wing! Badger dig Lions roar Snakes slither But Eagles soar! Daughter_of_Yubyub Completed by Iron_Fist: Give reasons (at least 4) that your House is the best. 15 points. 1. We are the smart House. The people with the magical talent populate our Halls. 2. We have won the House Cup 4 times out of 6. WE ROCK THE HOUSE!!!!ioneone 3. We have an eagle as our symbol. How can you go wrong when the Eagle is on your side? 4. Our colours are teh cool Iron_Fist Create a wallpaper (background/desktop image on a computer) from House-related images. May do up to 4. 40 points. by Devi Create a complete House-based board scheme. Must include header, background, curve, etc. May do up to 3. 150 points. - 20 point bonus if board colors are changed to House colors. Bonus only applies to first board scheme by Ysanne_Isard Humour Take any song and create a parody version of it. May do up to 5. Please post what song the original version was. 30 points. ORIGINAL MATCHMAKER Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match. Find me a find, catch me a catch. Matchmaker, matchmaker, look through your book And make me a perfect match. Matchmaker, matchmaker, I'll bring the veil. You bring the groom, slender and pale. Bring me a ring, for I'm longing to be The envy of all I see. For Papa, make him a scholar. For Mama, make him rich as a king. For me, well, I wouldn't holler If her were as handsome as anything. Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match. Find me a find, catch me a catch. Night after night, in the dark, I'm alone. So, find me a match of my own. Hodel, oh Hodel, have I made a match for you. He's handsome! He's young! All right, he's 62. But he's a nice man, a good catch. True? True! I promise you'll be happy. And even if you're not, There's more to life than that. Don't ask me what! Chava! I've found him! Will you be a lucky bride! He's handsome. He's tall! That is, from side to side. But he's a nice man, a good catch, Right? Right! You've heard he has a temper. He'll beat you every night. But only when he's sober- so you're all right! Did you think you'd get a prince? Well I do the best I can. With no dowry, no money, no family background, Be glad you got a man! Matchmaker, matchmaker, you know that I'm Still very young. Please, take your time. Up to this minute, I've misunderstood That I could get stuck for good. Dear Yente, see that he's gentle. Remember, you were also a bride. It's not that I'm sentimental. It's just that I'm terrified! Matchmaker, matchmaker, plan me no plans. I'm in no rush. maybe I've learned Playing with matches a girl can get burned. So bring me no ring, groom me no groom, Find me no find, catch me no catch. Unless he's a matchless match! PARODY: Sorting Hat Sorting Hat, Sorting Hat Pick me a House Choose one that's fine Don't make me grouse Bring me the robes For I'm longing to be The envy of all I see! Yes, Ravenclaw if you're a scholar Or Slytherin if you long to be king Gryffindor if war cries you holler And Hufflepuff to do most anything Sorting Hat, Sorting Hat Pick me a House Choose one that's fine Don't make me grouse I'd hate to sleep in the dark all alone So choose me House of my own Harry, oh Harry, have I got a House for you It's noble! It's brave! That's from THEIR point of view But it's a strong House, a useful House, true? True! I promise you'll be happy. And even if you're not It's only seven year, I tell you what! Hermione! I've found it! Will you be a lucky girl! They're clever! They're smart! Okay, your hair will curl But it's a nice House, a good match, right? Right! You've heard about their antics. They sneak out every night. But I'm sure you can reform them- so you're all right! Did you long for paradise? Well I do the best I can With Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff both stuck in the background Be glad you got a home! Sorting Hat, Sorting Hat, you know that I'm Still very young. Please, think this time! I'm to this minute, I've misunderstood. That the Houses can cause no good. Dear Sorting Hat, Hufflepuff's gentle Remember, Ravenclaw also has pride It's not that I'm sentimental It's just that I'm terrified! Sorting Hat, Sorting Hat, rethink this plan Please, do not rush. It's time we learned Fiery tempermants, a school could get burned. So think carefully, don't sort too soon Look at my mind, there is a catch Make sure the teams all match Daughter_of_Yubyub Creative Spirit Create a Sphinx Riddle. The answer must be posted along with the riddle. May do up to 3. 40 points. First tell me a letter that is second to send That ends in the middle and begins at the end. Next comes a sound when one knows not what to say It begins our language & falls in the middle of each day Last comes a creature who follows the sea But is more possessive than a child of three. Now put all together these fragments and snips And tell me which creature has the hardest lips. Answer: an Eagle Miana Kenobi Artistic Spirit Create an advertisement for a popular wizarding radio station. 20 points. by Raincloud Make an advertisement for a wizarding product or business (such as Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, or Firebolt broomsticks). May do up to 6. 20 points. by The_Standmaiden(drag&drop) Literary Spirit Find an example of any literary element/device/etc (ie: irony or symbolism) in any of the HP books and post where you found it/what the example is (quote and page number, and/or a brief description if there are many instances) and which literary thing it is. Here is a really good list of literary element/devices, etc for reference (you can basically use anything on there ). May do up to 7. 10 points each. (Note: I wasn't sure if I could use the same elements, so this is going under the pretense that I can.) SS. Chapter 7, pg. 130 “He was wearing Professor Quirrell’s turban, which kept talking to him, telling him he must transfer to Slytherin at once, because it was his destiny.” Foreshadowing: Harry’s dream about the turban speaking to him is foreshadowing for the end of the novel, where Quirrell removes his turban and the back of his head, Voldemort, speaks to him. Also, Harry’s thoughts about transferring to Slytherin foreshadow Chamber of Secrets, where he once again questions this idea upon learning that he is a Parselmouth. SS. Chapter 15, pg 253 “Mars is bright tonight,” Ronan repeated, while Hagrid watched him impatiently. “Unusually bright.” Foreshadowing: This line foreshadows to Firenze’s teaching in OotP, where he tells the Divination class that Mars represents war. This could further allude to books 6 and 7, where a war will possibly take place. PoA. Chapter 6, pg 101 “Sibyll Trelawney, Divination teacher,” Harry read. Allusion: Professor Trelawney teaches Divination, which is a class where you learn to basically interpret the future. Her first name, Sibyll, alludes to the ancient mythological prophet Sibyll, who was also known as the Oracle of Baalbeck during the regime of the Roman empire. PoA. Chapter 17, pg 345 “But I won’t deny that I am a werewolf.” Irony/Allusion Remus Lupin admits to being a werewolf. His name, Remus, alludes back to Roman mythology of the twins Romulus and Remus, who were raised by a wolf. It is ironic that Remus, named after the Roman who was raised by a wolf, is himself a werewolf. CoS. Chapter 4, pg 62 “It was Mr. Malfoy... ‘Lucius,’ said Mr. Weasley, nodding coldly.” Allusion Lucius Malfoy, the father of Draco Malfoy, is portrayed as one of the main antagonists. His name Lucius is an allusion to Lucifer, the fallen angel whom we call Satan. Also, his name, ‘Malfoy,’ also has a wicked connotation. The word “mal” in the Spanish, French, and partially the Italian language means “badly,” which perfectly reflects Lucius’s “bad” nature. PoA. Chapter 15, pg. 292 “’You never know, Mum and Dad might get me an owl now.’” Irony: This statement from Ron Weasley comes as ironic for even though he says it in a partially joking manner, at the end of the novel, he does indeed get an owl. However, his owl does not come from his parents by Sirius Black. PoA. Chapter 6, pg. 107 “’The Grim, my dear, the Grim!’ cried Professor Trelawney... ‘The giant, spectral dog that haunts churchyards....’ Harry’s stomach lurched. That dog on the cover of Death Omens in Flourish and Blotts – the dog in the shadows of Magnolia Crescent...” Symbolism: The dog/Grim that Harry keeps seeing is in fact Sirius Black. His name is in fact symbolic of his chosen animal that he turns into, for the name ‘Sirius Black’ literally means ‘black dog.’ Sirius was the celestial dog that looked after Orion, just as Sirius looks after Harry Miana Kenobi Musical Spirit Take any song and rewrite it so that it applies to your House. May do up to 5. Please post which song your version came from. 25 points. ORIGINAL: Canada's Really Big When I look around me, I can't believe what I see It seems as if this country Has lost its will to live The economy is lousy, We barely have an army But we can still stand proudly 'Cause Canada's really big We're the second largest country On this planet Earth And if Russia Keeps on shrinking Then soon we'll be first (as long as we keep Quebec) The USA has tanks And Switzerland has banks They can keep them, thanks They just don't amount 'Cause when you get down to it You find out what the truth is It isn't what you do with it It's the size that counts! Most people Will tell you That France is pretty large But you can put Fourteen Frances Into this land of ours (it'd take a lotta work, it's take a whole lotta work) We're larger than Malaysia Almost as big as Asia We're bigger than Australia And it's a continent So big we seldom bother To go see one another But we often go to other Countries for vacation Our mountains Are very pointy Our prairies are not The rest is Kinda bumpy But, man, do we have a lot (we gotta lot of land, we gotta whole lot of land) So stand up and be proud And sing out very loud We stand out from the crowd 'cause Canada's really big! NEW VERSION: Ravenclaw's Really Smart When I look around me I can't believe what I see It seems as though this House Has lost its will to live The page time is lousy We barely have a fanbase But we can still stand proudly 'Cause Ravenclaw's really smart We're the second smartest wizards In this Hogwarts school And once we Kidnap Granger Then we'll be the first (You know Dumbledore was ours) The Gryffindors have guts And Slytherins have plots They can keep the lot They just don't amount 'Cause when you get down to it You find out what the truth is It isn't if they write about you It's what you know that counts Most people Will tell you That the library is large But you can get Fourteen libraries Into these brains of ours (We do a lot of work. We do a whole lot of work) We're smarter than the badgers Cleverer than the snakes More interesting than the lions And they have to lead role So studious we seldom bother To be mentioned by the author But we rule the school When she is on vacation Our hats are very pointy Our textbooks are not Our scrolls are kinda bumpy But man do we have a lot! (We know a lot of stuff We know a whole lot of stuff) So stand up and be proud And sing it really loud We stand out from the crowd 'cause Ravenclaw's really smart! Daughter_of_Yubyub Quidditch Spirit The first rule in the Beaters' Bible is to take out the Seeker. What are some other possible rules? Must be posted at one time and in one post. May do up to 25. 2 points for each rule. The Beater’s Bible 1. Take out the Seeker 2. Work as a team 3. Keep possession of the Bludgers 4. Avoid hitting your own players 5. Listen to your captain 6. Take out the enemy Chasers, especially when they have the ball 7. Ensure that your aim is good 8. Try not to fly into any other objects. Grandstands are to be avoided at all costs 9. Don’t slack off at practise 10. Get to know the rest of your team well 11. Make sure you warm up before the game 12. Make sure your Seeker is well-defended from Bludgers 13. If your Chasers are making an effective attack, help them by ensuring no Bludgers cross their paths. 14. Don’t hit the Bludger at an opposition Beater unless they’re not looking at you and are unlikely to see you 15. Don’t scrap over the Bludgers – one Beater per Bludger 16. If there are no handy Bludgers, charging at full speed with raised bat is a very effective and distracting technique 17. Make sure you empty your bladder before play. Not only is it distracting to be flying when you need to go potty, but it’s also disgusting if you lose your control half-way through the match 18. Don’t look up the hot girl’s robes – you might just cop a slap on the face 19. Remember that you can also be the target of Bludgers, so be on your guard 20. Bludgers are heavy. A pathetic little slap is going to be of no use at all. 21. Carry your wand in your robes, in case of rogue Dementors 22. Don’t succumb to the urge to whack opposition players instead of the Bludger 23. Don’t listen to enemy taunts 24. Opposition Beaters must be dealt with carefully – they’ve probably read this too 25. If all else fails, use the wand and bat and follow your primal instincts Iron_Fist EAGLES FOR THE CUP!! -----signature----- The Timbit Evangelist Dark Lady of the JCC Yubsié, Handmaiden of the Crest EUDF Commodore\| Assistant Empress etc.- WJFC See my bio for my memberships and fanfiction
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Iron_Fist Registered: Jan '03	Date Posted: 2/13/04 8:09pm Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
	Nice update, Head Prefect Although I could have sworn I did another task... oh well, it'll be there in the end. I_F -----signature----- "Light a fire for a man and he'll be warm for a day, but set fire to a man and he'll be warm for the rest of his life" - Terry Pratchett Red Leader, Deputy Security Chief - EUDF
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Daughter_of_Yubyub Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 2/13/04 8:16pm Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
	I wasn't posting everything. I only posted what I marked with green on the board. YubYub and TG- Protecting fangirls from hormonally gifted fanboys since 2002 -----signature----- The Timbit Evangelist Dark Lady of the JCC Yubsié, Handmaiden of the Crest EUDF Commodore\| Assistant Empress etc.- WJFC See my bio for my memberships and fanfiction
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Gaeri Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 2/14/04 12:27am Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
	SLYTHERIN UPDATE, WEEK 1 Hope you're ready for this! Books How many Parselmouths are born each century? And how many of these actually realize their power? 5 points. Probably just 1, since we know that Voldemort was technically the only 'real' Parselmouth (Harry apparantly got the ability due to the failed curse) in the 20th century. Since Salazar Slytherin's time, Voldemort was probably the only one to openly use his power. The rest would have kept it under wraps because it's perceived as a Dark power. [DarthXan318] Can Parselmouths recognize other Parselmouths? If so, how? 5 points. I would think they wouldn't know they are Parselmouths unless others were around and looking at them with looks of fear. I think that Parselmouths would hear another Parselmouth just like Harry hears snakes in the books. It sounds like normal English to him. [JainaDurron] Why is Hogwarts' motto "Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus"? When did this motto begin to be used at Hogwarts, and who created it? 10 points. This is actually quite a sad tale. Apparently Hulgel Hufflepuff, brother of Hufflepuff House found Helga, fancied himself to be a so-called "Dragon Whisperer". To prove this ability, Hulgel approached a sleeping Norwegian Ridgeback and, in an attempt to rouse it, prodded it with a stick. Unfortunately for Hulgel he happened to hit a rather ticklish spot on the dragon, who immediately let loose a spout of flames in Hulgel's direction. Needless to say, Hulgel did not survive the incident, and in memory of her brother, as well to warn others against such an act, Helga chose this slogan. [thecleric007] How exactly did the Death Eaters (including Bellatrix Lestrange) escape Azkaban in OOTP? 10 points. Azkaban is only guarded by dementors, and they've always been in league with Voldemort. Once Voldemort gained power again, all he had to do was tell the dementors which prisoners he wanted let out, and they would do it. The real trick was escaping when you didn't have Voldemort's connections (like Sirius did). [Gaeri] What exactly was Snape doing for the Order in OOTP, and will his role change in any way in the future, especially considering the events at the end of OOTP? 10 points. Snape had returned to his position as spy, which is why he agreed when Harry stated that it was Snape's job to know what the Death Eaters were doing. This role could very easily change, if it was ever learned by the Death Eaters that Snape had betrayed them. And the consequences of this would not be pretty! [thecleric007] Movies What scenes might be omitted from the PoA movie? Why would they be omitted? May do up to 10 scenes. 10 points. (1) Any scenes that featured Oliver Wood. Why? Because it has already been announced that Oliver Wood will not be appearing in any of the movie (sort of like Saruman in Return of the King, I guess)...much to the dissappointment of fangirls worldwide. [thecleric007] Will there be Quidditch in future movies (besides PoA)? Why or why not? 10 points. Um...yes. Remember the Quidditch World Cup in GoF??? I don't think it would be possible for them to cut all that out. Of course, that year has no Hogwarts Quidditch Cup, but there will be Quidditch. Also there will likely be some Quidditch in OotP, because is one of Ron's moments to shine, and Harry's moments to be really pissed off. "Weasley is our king!" [thecleric007] Make a teaser poster for the next Harry Potter movie based on already released images and set pictures. 30 points. Teaser Poster [JainaDurron] Script a scene from the Sorcerer's Stone book that was omitted completely from the movie. Do not just type out the dialogue – also include some descriptions of actions and scenery, etc. Also, must not be overly short. May do up to 3. 40 points. (1) The scene starts out side Hagrid’s hut on a very dark and cloudy Saturday night. Camera shows Harry and Hermione under Harry's invisibility cloak. The audience can see them, although no one else can. When they reach the door, they take off the cloak and knock. Hagrid opens the door, looking very sad and dejected. Hagrid had Norbert packed and ready in a large crate. HAGRID: (in a muffled voice with red teary eyes) “He has lots o’ rats an’ some brandy for the journey. An’ I’ve packed a teddy bear in case he gets lonely” A loud ripping noise comes from inside the crate. HAGRID: (crying) Bye-bye Norbert. Harry and Hermione Cover the crate with the Invisibility cloak and step underneath HAGRID: Mommy will never forget you Scene changes to a set of stairs. Harry and Hermione are under the invisibility cloak, carrying the crate with Norbert up the stone stairwell. HARRY: (tired of climbing the stairs) Nearly there Sound of movement from up the stairs. Hermione and Harry stop, staring upwards silently. Camera goes to shot of two shadows coming down the stairs Around the corner near the top appears McGonagall in a tartan bathrobe holding Malfoy by the ear. Malfoy is squirming, looking frustrated but afraid of the stern professor. MCGONAGALL: (Shouting) Detention! And twenty points from Slytherin! Wandering around in the middle of the night, how dare you- MALFOY: You don’t understand Professor. Harry Potter is coming---he’s got a dragon! MCGONAGALL: What utter rubbish! How dare you tell such lies! Come one---I shall see Professor Snape about you Malfoy McGonagall drags Malfoy away kicking and screaming, right past the invisible Harry and Hermione. They smile at each other under the cloak, enjoying watching Malfoy get in trouble. Scene changes to the top of a tower HERMIONE: Malfoy got detention! I could sing. HARRY: Don’t. Noise comes from inside the crate. Four broomsticks come out of the darkness. On them are Charlie’s four cheery friends wearing clothes made out of dragon hide. Two of the friends strap a handmade harness to the crate and nod towards Harry and Hermione. HARRY & HERMIONE: (Shaking their hands) Thank you so much. The four people hop back on their brooms and start to take Norbert off to Romania. Harry and Hermione turn around and head for the door, leaving the invisibility cloak crumpled on the roof. Scene changes to back inside the castle, where Harry and Hermione are happily walking down the stairs. Around the corner they see Mr. Filch. Both Harry and Hermione look startled, with wide eyes and gaping mouths. MR. FILCH: (in a soft voice) Well, well, well, we are in trouble. Beside Filch, Mrs. Norris gives a happy meow. [NexuTamer] Things to Come What will the password to the Gryffindor dormitories be in the 6th book? Why? 5 points. [blockquote]It will be "Puddlemere Rules!", because by the sixth book Oliver Wood will have led Puddlemere United team to becoming the greatest Quidditch team in England, and the Gryffindor's won't miss the chance to brag that he came from their house. Just you wait. [Gaeri] [/blockquote] What will the password to Dumbledore's office be in the 6th book? Why? 5 points. [blockquote]The password will be carmel apple. Dumbledore loves sweets, but after all the deaths lately, he's going to start trying to be a little healthier in his choice of deserts. [Gaeri] [/blockquote] When will Book 6 be released? Why? 5 points. [blockquote]Book 6 will be released somewhere between a year and half and two years from now, because it will be a large book and JKR has a young child to take care of, but she will also want to get it done because as soon as possible because of all the delays that OotP faced, as well as her own desire to get the series completely written in the near future. [thecleric007][/blockquote] What will the title of the 6th book be? Why? 5 points. [blockquote]Following the pattern thus far (object, place, person, object, place...), the sixth book's title will be referring to a person. It'll probably be "The Servant of the Dark Lord," or something like that because I feel JKR will have Voldemort's cronies infiltrating Hogwarts even more, and the spy will set up the big crisis that needs to be solved in the seventh and final book. [Gaeri] [/blockquote] What will the title of the 7th book be? Why? 5 points. [blockquote]Following the pattern thus far (object, place, person, object, place...), the seventh book title will probably be referring to an object. I think it will be "The Sword of Godric" because Harry will have to defeat Voldemort somehow, and it seems like a wizarding duel won't work (from GoF), so he'll have to use something else. Hey, it worked on the basilisk. [Gaeri] [/blockquote] List some possible romantic pairings for the 6th and or 7th books and explain why they are or aren't likely to happen. 5 points each. May do up to 5. [blockquote](1) Ron/Hermione- Rowling has been hinting at this from the very beginning. It became most obvious in GOF when Ron was acting jealous when Hermione went to the Yule Ball with Viktor Krum and again in OOTP when he got upset over learning that she still talks to him and visited him over her summer break. (2) Harry/Ginny- This one has been hinted at semi-frequently. Recently, she started dating someone else but Rowling left the end of OOTP with a certain foreshadowing. Harry has said after his brief relationship with Cho that he's changed and is seeing things differently. This is a perfect opening for a Harry/Ginny development as Ginny has cared for Harry for years. The two are already close friends because of Ron and could easily fall into a caring relationship. (3) Hargid/Madam Olympe Maxim- There has been a definate romantic relationship blooming between these two. There is an obvious affection along with the bond that comes with being kindred spirits. This seems like something that will be developed and last. (4) Neville/Luna- Luna and Neville have past tradedies in common (both can see thestrals) which could possibly serve to bring them together. They would stay together because Neville is a very genteel and understanding boy who knows what it's like to sort of be the one who is different. Luna would be able to understand what Neville has been through in his life while making sure that he didn't dwell in the past. They're a perfect match. (5) Seamus/Cho- Cho and Harry obviously aren't working out so she needs to move on to someone new. Cho seems to do best with guys who are somewhat popular and a well-liked (see Cedric). Seamus, while not as known among the students as Harry, is a generally well-liked boy. Cho seems to look for popularity before she looks for personality. For his part, Seamus is a very typical teenager. He's somewhat rash but generally good spirited and would be a great compliment to Cho. [RogueSticks][/blockquote] How will the final battle between Voldemort and Harry come about? Will there be anyone else present? 10 points. [blockquote]We've already seen the problem with Harry and Voldemort dueling like wizards with their brother swords -- won't work. Voldemort will end up kidnapping Ron and Hermione to bring Harry to him, because he believes Harry is the only one that stands between him and ultimate power, and will still think Harry is a simple boy. During the verbal sparring that will likely occur, Ron will manage to pass his wand to Harry. The real twist -- Ron's wand will actually work for once, and Harry will be able to defeat Voldemort, using the different wand. [Gaeri][/blockquote] Will there be any new teachers in book 6 (besides the obvious DADA teacher)? If so, who/what would they be and what would they teach? If not, why? 10 points. [blockquote]I do not think there will be any new teachers this year, besides the DADA teacher, because it is a bit too late in the series to introduce many more important characters (Luna surprised me!) and there are already a number of teachers who we don't really know much about who could become more important characters if the need arouse (the only two teachers who have really had big roles to this point are the DADA teachers, McGonagall and Snape). [thecleric007][/blockquote] Speculate on the future of any of the characters in the HP verse. May do up to 3. 25 points. [blockquote] (1) Dumbledore. I don't believe Dumbledore is going to be around much longer. They've weakened the character physically in the past book, and it seems very much that his age is beginning to catch up to him. The torch will also need to be passed to someone else to keep Hogwarts going strong after the series ends. Maybe Lupin or Snape will become headmaster after Dumbledore's inevitable departure. Lupin would be fitting to put to rest the prejudice against werewolves (we wouldn't want children learning to be prejudiced against somebody that happens to bark every full moon, now would we?) (2) Snape. I believe Snape is going to have a major character revelation. Obviously he's been tied to both good and evil and he'll need to take one side or another to make it more black and white, fitting for a children's book. I believe that he is going to be put in a situation with the Death Eaters and his true character (a fatherly love for Harry) will show through. I think he kind of feels bad for wishing Harry's father harm since he tortured him so much and he needs to look after Harry to keep the lad on the right track. Snape will also try to fill Sirius' boots as Harry's role model and mentor, trying to help him deal with the loss. (3) Cho Chang. I think Cho is actually going to go to the dark side (forgive the Star Wars pun, but this is the JC). She is quite moody and her emotions are all over the place in the last book. I think her pubescing confusion and depression will lead her to betray one of the "good guys" and she'll stake her place as a villain before too long. Perhaps she may even try to kill, or at least maim, any of Harry's future love interests. (Watch out, Ginny!) [Aerandir][/blockquote] Which minor character will become a major character in the 6th book? Why? May do up to 5 characters. 5 points. [blockquote](1) Seamus. Seamus has the ability to be a powerful ally for Harry, and he also provides good comic relief when he screws up. I think his character will continue to develop and his wizarding skills will be set apart from the rest in the next book, perhaps with a personal mission, desire to prove himself to Harry, or trying to gain the attention of a girl. (2) Crabbe. Simply being a minion of Malfoy is not enough for Crabbe. He's a bit dimwitted, and therefore is easily swayed by Malfoy's charm. In the future, Crabbe will try to prove himself, maybe to the Death Eaters and maybe to Malfoy, and his character will become a lot more sinister. (3) Goyle. I think Goyle will actually be appalled at his parents being Death Eaters and try to prove himself to be nothing like them. He will separate himself from Draco and try to win Harry's trust... maybe he will turn good and maybe he will slide back into the dark side with some valuable information. He will be a key on and off character to replace Snape developing into a good guy. (4) Arthur Weasley will be a key character in getting inside information from the Ministry of Magic. He will be promoted out of the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts department and will sneak around in the ministry, gathering information and possible death eaters identities for Dumbledore. He will risk death a few more times, but will prevail in the end. (5) Argus Filch. Mr. Filch, more and more repulsed by the students each year, will snap and begin attacking students, claiming to be a death eater, while still only a squib. He isn't really bad, but he's trying to fit into the Wizarding world without magical abilities. [Aerandir][/blockquote] Things that Were Why were James or Sirius not chosen to be a prefect? 5 points. [blockquote]Prefects are expected to have good marks AND be responsible. Though both James and Sirius were quite good students it is well-known that they were often quite foolish, reckless and troublesome (especially in regards to one Severus Snape). [thecleric007][/blockquote] Who was the female prefect from Gryffindor (assuming that Lupin was the male prefect)? Why? 5 points. [blockquote]I think the prefect was Lily because she was trying to stop James from hurting Snape in her 5th year. This is what a prefect is supposed to do. [NexuTamer][/blockquote] Who was the DADA teacher before Quirrell, and why did he/she leave? 5 points. [blockquote]The previous DADA teacher was Phillipa Verbatim, who taught for only three quarters of a year before she, while on a class holiday doing extended research with seventh graders on Grunnfoils, ran into mishap. The class was asleep while she studied their night time habits when they suddenly swarmed on her, leaving her with nasty bites before she managed to spell them off. Unfortunately, it turned out she was also allergic to them, and their venomous bites, and lost her voice and hearing days later. She now is a distant part of the OotP, mainly into research, and keeps in close contact with Dumbledore. (Grunnfoils are nasty small rodents, half rat, half beavers, who feed on flesh and poisonous berries; which obviously aren’t poisonous to them. Their bites are deep and have small amount of venom in them, which can only be harmful if you haven’t eaten much meat recently, or, if like Phillipa Verbatim, you’re allergic) [Jedi_Shmeh][/blockquote] What House was Cornelius Fudge in (if he attended Hogwarts)? Why? 10 points [blockquote]Cornelius Fudge was most definately from Hufflepuff. He is not as cunning as a Slytherin and not at all brave like a Gryffindor. He doesn't belong in Ravenclaw either. [Yodaminch][/blockquote] What House was Sybil Trelawney in (if she attended Hogwarts)? Why? 10 points. [blockquote]Sybil Trelawney was in Ravenclaw, for she was book smart, having been read to daily by her quiet and mouse-like mother. She often came within the top five in most of her exams, and could have been a great Healer, if she set her mind to it. However, her family's past was too great for her to miss out to not partake in it, so she became a Seer, much to her mothers disappoint. The chance of Fame won Sybil over Honor. [Jedi_Shmeh][/blockquote] Under what circumstances did Dumbledore become the Headmaster? How long had he been teaching at Hogwarts before he took on this role? 10 points. [blockquote]Dumbledore became Headmaster shortly after his defeat of Grindelwald forty years before present time. He had been a professor at Hogwarts for thiry years before taking on this role. His life before that is somewhat a mystery, though many people suspect that he worked as an auror. [thecleric007][/blockquote] Many people speculate that each of the Marauders were from a different House (James, Gryffindor; Sirius, Slytherin; Lupin, Ravenclaw; Peter, Hufflepuff), based on their different personality traits that are similar to those of the Houses listed above. Do you agree with this speculation? Why or why not? Give some examples from the books (and, if you wish, interviews with JKR as well) to support your answer. 20 points. [blockquote]Well, it is clear in OotP that Lupin is the Gryffindor prefect, because he got the job instead of James, who we KNOW was in Gryffindor. So obviously part of the speculation is wrong. It is possible that Sirius was in Slytherin though, because in the first book Hagrid tells Harry that all the wizards who went bad were from Slytherin, and at that point in time it was believed that Sirius had gone bad and betrayed his friends. Peter could potentially have been in Hufflepuff, because it is stated that he was never that wonderful a student. Then again, he also wasn't very loyal, now was he? So, in conclusion, I believe that all four Marauders were in Gryffindor, mainly because, as we have seen in Harry's generation, friendships within the house are much more common than those amoung students in different houses. [thecleric007][/blockquote] Briefly describe the history of House Elves in the wizarding world. 20 points. [blockquote]There is a folktale about when the first meeting of house-elves and wizards: A young wizard named Borgious Malfoy happened upon a colony of house-elves. Because he came from a wealthy family, Borgious was very well-dressed that day, in the finest robes money could buy. The house-elves, naturally, were very awed by his garments, a fact with the clever wizard quickly realized. He then decided to make a deal with the elves: if they would work for him, he would give them some of his fine clothing. The elves quickly agreed, and signed a magical and legally binding contract. This is the legend behind the slavery of the house elves, and why it is only through receiving a piece of clothing that a house elf can become free. No one knows if the story is true, as house-elf slavery has been around longer than anyone can remember. [thecleric007][/blockquote] Speculate on the past of any of the adult characters in the HP verse. May do up to 3. 25 points. [blockquote](1) Severus Snape lived a lonesome painful life. His parents beat him. He had no friends and was daily tortured by James Potter and his friends. All this pain hardened severus into a cruel twisted person who deep down was good. At a young age Severus joined Lord Voldemort's Death eaters. Severus later became teacher at hogwarts thanks to the help of his former teacher Albus Dumbledore (2) Albus Dumbledore has led a long life- At a young age he was known to be a very promising sorceror. He excelled in Defense against the dark arts and after serving as an auror for almost 10 years, Dumbledore accepted a job at hogwarts teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts. He held this position for 20 years. When the current headmaster was killed, Dumbledore was appointed headmaster of Hogwarts. (3) Minerva McGonagal was an A+ student at hogwarts. She was best in her class at everything she tried. She played on the Gryffindor Quidditch team for 6 years while at Hogwarts. She excelled in transfiguration and was interested in teaching. At the age of 30 Minerva was asked by her friend Albus Dumbledore to leave her current teaching position and come to Hogwarts. Since then she has taught Transfiguration for many many years. [Yodaminch][/blockquote] Why, yes, that was ALL the Things that Were tasks. House Pride Make a House motto. Note: this must be either a direct or slightly modified quote from any of the seven HP books, any SW book, comic, or movie, or any LoTR book/movie. 5 points. [blockquote]"There is and House, a proud old House beneath a silver lake, And there they plot and stew and plan, To retain their heritage and life so grand and honor their mascot, the snake." (from The Lord of the Rings) "There is and inn, a merry old inn beneath an old grey hill, And there they brew a beer so brown That the Man in the Moon himself came down one night to drink his fill." [Aerandir][/blockquote] Create a cheer supporting your House’s Quidditch team. May do up to 6. 10 points [blockquote]1) Green and silver Don't just play Green and silver Rule the day! 2) Out of all the houses The other three are louses! Cuz' when put to the test The serpents are the best! 3) We'll beat you down to the ground We'll win the game SLYTHERIN'S our name! 4) Green green green The serpent's team! green green green The winning team! 5) slytherin will always win we serpents don't play fair While you cry we all grin Take us on if you dare! 6) Score that goal Beat that team We're the serpents Silver and green! [RogueSticks] [/blockquote] Create a Chocolate Frog card for any member of your House. May do up to 4. 15 points. [blockquote](1) SNAPE CARD (2) GREGORY GOYLE CARD (3) MARCUS FLINT CARD (4) LUCIUS CARD [RogueSticks][/blockquote] Create a House banner (usual banner size). May be moving or animated. May do up to 20. 20 points [blockquote]Slytherin Banner 1 Slytherin Banner 2 [thecleric007] Slytherin Banner 3 [RogueSticks][/blockquote] Create a wallpaper (background/desktop image on a computer) from House-related images. May do up to 4. 40 points. [blockquote]Slytherin Desktop 1 Slytherin Desktop 2 Slytherin Desktop 3 Slytherin Desktop 4 [Aerandir][/blockquote] Humor Write a new educational decree (similar to Umbridge's, but funny). May do up to 7. 10 points. [blockquote]1. All students are expected to bow to the High Inquisiter at 2 o'clock every day. Failure to bow properly or bow at all will result in a week's detention 2. All fun is prohibited. Laughing will result in a week's detention. Smiling will result in 2. 50 points will be deducted from the offender's house. 3. All food must be inspected by the high inquister before it is given to the students and staff. If the high inquiziter decides the food is unsafe. No student or teacher will be permitted to eat. 4. All students must buy the high inquiziter a meal at least once a month. (Schedule for this month is posted along with this decree.) Failure to do so will result in a month's detention. 5. All students must where their clothes inside out on the 1st day of every 2nd tuesday of every 3rd month. Failure to do so will result in two months worth of detention. 6. All students must walk backwards on the 8th day of every month. If they do not, they will recieve a week of detention. 7. Every first day of the first month, students must buy the high inquiziter something nice between the price range of 100-150. Failure to meet this price range will result in 2 month's detention. [Yodaminch][/blockquote] Write a short song sung by Peeves (for example, a song making fun of a random student based on words that rhyme with their name ). May do up to 7. 10 points each. [blockquote](1) Seamus won't be famous cuz his name is lame! Seamus is a blighter who acts like a human lighter! His hair is on fire almost every day, Seamus has blown stuff up in every way! (2) Hermione is whiny! She has a nest on top of her head! Hermione is whiny! She needs to brush and go to bed! Hermione studys and gets top marks! But when Hermione is whiny, instead of talking, she barks! [Aerandir][/blockquote] Write amusing classified/dating type ads found in The Daily Prophet. May do up to 5. 10 points. [blockquote](1) ALL IN ONE MAGICAL PACKAGE Do you like Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans? Getting caugh in the raining frogs? If so, you might be the witch for me! I eagerly await your owl! (2) LOVE POTION #9 Single witch seeking that special wizard to drink my love potion. I enjoy long broom rides at sunset and crazy spells at night. Send me an owl and I might just show you my new cooking potion. [RogueSticks][/blockquote] Write a Day in the Life of any or all of the following people: Luna Lovegood, Cho Chang, Oliver Wood, Kreacher, Buckbeak, Hagrid, Professor McGonnegal, and Professor Umbridge. 20 points each. [blockquote]A day in the life of Minerva McGonnagal 7:30- Woke up 8:00 - Had tea 8:30 - Staff meeting 9:00- Gave Detention to Fred and George Weasley 9:30- Class with 1st years 9:35- Reversed tranfiguration of boy to snake. 9:40- Punished offender 10:00- Gave another detention to Fread and George Weasley 10:30- Meeting with Albus 11:00- Transfiguration with 5th years. 11:01- Reversed Ron Weasley's transfiguration from boy to weasel 11:02- Gave Draco Malfoy and friends Detention. Took away 50 points from Slytherin 11:05- Neville Longbottom turned himself into a duck. 11:07- Returned Neville back to normal 12:00- Lunch 12:30- Gave Fred and George Weasley another detention 1:00- Class with 4th years 1:05- Reversed accidental transfiguration 2:00- Took a much needed nap 2:30- Gave another detention to Fred and George Weasley 3:00- Watched Gryffindor's practice Quidditch 3:30- Gave detention to Fred and Georger Weasley 4:00- Class with 2nd years. 4:05- Reversed several transfigurations 5:00-Dinner 5:30- Gave another detention to Fred and George Weasley 6:00- Reprimanded Peeves 6:30- Another detention for the Weasley Twins 7:00 Restocked detention slips. 7:30- Detention Number 1 with Weasley twins 8:00- Detention Number 2 with Weasley twins 8:30- Detention Number 3 with Weasley twins and Draco Malfoy 9:00- Detention Number 4 with Weasley twins 9:30- Left detention room for day 10:00- Went to bed. [Yodaminch] A day in the life of Professor Umbridge 9:00- Awoke to a wonderful morning 9:30- Spoke with Cornelius 10:00- Had breakfast 10:30- Class with 5th years 11:30- Gave 5 more weeks detention to Harry Potter. 12:00- Purposely upset Minerva for no reason 12:30- Convinced a first year that Harry Potter was insane 1:00 - Awarded 50 points to Slytherin because Draco publicly humiliated Potter. 1:30- Meeting with Dumbledore. 2:00- Dealt with Fred and George Weasley. 2:15- Gave twins detention and removed 100 points from Gryffindor 3:00 Awarded 100 points to Slytherin on a whim 3:30 - Purposely rattled Minerva in front of class 4:00- Class with 1st years 5:00 Class with 4th years 5:30- Dinner 6:00- 9:00 Detention with Harry Potter and Weasley twins 10:00 - Bed [Yodaminch] [/blockquote] Create a 'Got Milk?' ad featuring a person from your House. An example may be found here. May do up to 3. 25 points. [blockquote](1) Got Milk? (2) Got Milk? [RogueSticks] (3) Got Milk? [Yodaminch][/blockquote] Write a commentary by Lee Jordan of a Quidditch game at Hogwarts, with some of Professor McGonnegal's comments as well. 25 points. [blockquote]L=Lee Jordan M=Professor McGonagol L- Welcome all to the Slytherin vs. Gryffindor match L- And they're off. Go Gryffindor go! And Fred Weasley knocks the quaffle out of the beater's arm and HEY THAT DIRTY ROTTEN CHEAT! M-JORDAN that gesture is disgraceful. Do it again and I'll transfigue your hand into a snake. L- Sorry Professor. Wood deflects the quaffle. Grffyndor 10 Slytherin 0. WHY YOU No good trolls! Slytherin steals the quaffle out of beater George Weasley's hands. M- Jordan watch your mouth or I'll seal it L- Sorry Professor. Beater George Weasley has broken the slytherin chaser's nose. Serve's you right you bloody--- - M- JORDAN. One more word and I'll make you .......... L- Slytherin gets a penalty shot and .........it's good. Lousy rotten M- I think you've had enough Jordan. Wingardium Leviosa. L- Hey Professor Wait. M- And Gryffindor scores another 10 points. Potter and Malfoy still haven't found the snitch. Wood deflects another shot. And Slytherin steals the quaffle. LOOK OUT WOOD! 100 POINTS FROM SLYTHERIN! And the medics rush to Oliver Wood's aid. He's out of the game. Mr.Malfoy I'll see you for detention after this match for that cheap shot. L (takes mike back) And Potter has seen the snitch. He's off. Malfoy is hot in pursuit. LOOK OUT HARRY! Crowd: Oh! M- 50 points from Slytherin! L- And Potter joins Wood in the infirmary. Weasley, I'm not sure which has the quaffle. 10 points for Gryffin- NOOOOOO! M- Oh for heaven's sake Jordan it's only a game. Malfoy has the snitch.Slytherin wins. I'll see the entire team after this and every day after for two weeks for detention. [Yodaminch] [/blockquote] Take any song and create a parody version of it. May do up to 5. Please post what song the original version was. 30 points. [blockquote] (1) Original Sound: Footloose/On Any Sunday from Footloose the Musical. FOOTLOOSE/AT ANY MEALTIME ***IN THE DUNGEON DURING A GRYFFINDOR/SLYTHERIN POTIONS CLASS (Harry's year, of course)** Severus: Been brewing so hard My eyebrows are charred. Everyday, for what? Oh, tell me what I got Male Students: Been brewing so hard Our eyebrows are charred Everyday, for what? Harry: For what? Harry, Neville, Ron: For what? Pansy, Blaise: For what? Draco, Crabbe, Goyle: For what? All: FOR WHAT? Hermione: Been brewing too damn hard My eyebrows are so charred All these hours of bustin' my butt Oh, tell me what I got All: I got this feeling that the Potion Master's a fool Pavarti, Lavender: I hate this feeling that the Potion Master's a fool All: I'll hit the ceiling or else I'll tear up this school Tonight I gotta cut loose Footloose Kick off your Hogwart's shoes Please, Louise Pull me offa my knees Jack, get back C'mon, before we crack Lose your blues Everybody cut Footloose Female Students: You're playing so cool Obeying Snape's every rule Dig way down in your heart You're burning yearning for some All: Somebody to tell you That life ain't passing you by Female Students: Life ain't passin' me by All: I'm trying to tell you It will if you don't even try You can fly Severus: If you'd only cut loose All: Cut Footloose Woooo Cut Footloose Awwwwwwwww Cut Footloose Woooo Cut Footloose Awwwwwwwww CUT FOOTLOOSE First! We've got to turn you around Second! Then take your feet on the ground Third! Now take ahold of your broom! Life keeps holding me down Everybody cut everybody cut... SCENE SHIFT TO THE GREAT HALL Choir: At any meal time here we'll be Filling our stomachs so hungrily One day once classes have ceased We will be released Albus: At any meal time, Merlin, I pray Tell me exactly the words to say Give me strength and maybe then I can reach my fellow men So they all may applaud again Thank you, Merlin, Amen. Severus: I've only been here 3 days and already The year's end seems a million years away But with my salary I'm barely hanging on there 'Specially with the Dark Lord back, there's Not too many places I could stay And maybe I'll be a DADA prof that's steady And maybe I could stand it for a year And maybe things won't be so bad And maybe I won't get too mad And maybe I could have a good class here Minerva, Hagrid: Have a good class here Professors: Is this the right answer? Choosing this as my life Choosing to teach a class That's always frightning Is this the right answer? Students: The right answer! The right answer! We strive to say what's right! The right answer! The right answer! Marks are a matter of black and white! New Students: There's rumors going 'round about the Potions prof And everybody's talking til they're blue But you know how a teacher is If he's not dumb he's dangerous But either way at we're learning something new Albus, Minerva, Hagrid: Hogwarts is love Come here and you'll never roam Stars on the ceiling above Just to light your way back home THESE PARTS TOGETHER IN FOUR PART CRAZINESS Severus: I've only been here 3 days and already The year's end seems a million years away But with my salary I'm barely hanging on there 'Specially with the Dark Lord back, there's Not too many places I could stay And maybe I'll be a DADA prof that's steady And maybe I could stand it for a year And maybe things won't be so bad And maybe I won't get too mad And maybe I could have a good class here Students: The right answer! The right answer! We strive to say what's right! The right answer! The right answer! Marks are a matter of black and white! New Students: There's rumors going 'round about the Potions prof And everybody's talking til they're blue But you know how a teacher is If he's not dumb he's dangerous But either way at we're learning something new Albus, Minerva, Hagrid: Hogwarts is love Come here and you'll never roam Stars on the ceiling above Just to light your way back home *************************************************** All: At any meal time here we'll be Filling our stomachs so hungrily Glad Sodexho didn't make the feast Asking naught but, Merlin, at least One day once classes have ceased We will be released (2) Original Song: He's the Wiz from the musical The Wiz IN DUMBLEDORE'S OFFICE, WHICH IS FILLED WITH PEOPLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON EXCEPT THAT THIS IS A MUSICAL, AND I NEEDED PEOPLE TO SING. SEVERUS AND ALBUS ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM.*** Minerva: He's the Wiz, He's the man, He's the only one, Who can give your wish right to ya. He's the Wizard. He'll send you back through time By giving you a Time Turna! All of the super power's his. Listen and I'll tell you where he is. Hermione, Ron, The Sorting Hat, Filch (yes...FILCH): He's the Wiz and he lives in Hogwarts. Hagrid: There's the way to the DADA position. That's not too far, is it? Just take your dilemma, Sev, And lay it on the Wizard. He'll fix you a drink That'll bubble and foam. And in a flash the position will be your own. Harry: He's the Wiz. He's the Wiz. He's the Wizard of Hogwarts He's got magic up his sleeve He's the Wizard And you know that however you feel, It is impossible to leave Fantastic powers at his command And I'm sure that he will understand Hermione, Ron, The Sorting Hat, Filch: He's the Wiz and he lives in Hogwarts Minerva: Sevvy, Let me tell you 'bout The world and the way things are I'm gonna point you towards the Wiz He's the Wiz Fantastic powers at his command And I'm sure that he will understand Hermione, Ron, The Sorting Hat, Filch: He's the Wiz and he lives in Oz Hagrid: Sevvy, Let me tell you 'bout The world and the way things are I know you want a different placement And I know you've traveled far. Now that you've told me what it is, I'd better point you towards the Wiz. All: He's the Wiz! [thecleric007][/blockquote] -----signature----- I have yet to encounter a situation that cannot be improved by the application of wit. 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	SLYTHERIN UPDATE, WEEK 1 CONTINUED! The Creative Spirit Create a new spell/charm and explain what it does. May do up to 25. 10 points. 1) velius membrana- this spell is for the witch or wizard caught in harsh conditions without protective clothing. Casting this spell will create a thin protective layer of skin that insulates against frigid weather or cools in the event arid temperatures. Duration is 24 hours. 2) dissimulo- a spell useful for less honest witches and wizards. Casting this spell will create an aura that will make caster appear to others as a different person. Duration is 1 hour. 3) aeris cubiculum- this handy spell is useful for the witch or wizard with back problems. When cast, this spell will create an air pocket suitable for sleeping, lounging, reclining and therapeutic uses. Spell lasts until air bubble is dissolved with a counter spell. 4) capillus infucatus- perfect for the young witch or wizard looking for a new look. This spell will change hair color instantaneously. Random colors will occur depending on the wand used, time cast, day, any variety of things can affect the color. Duration is one week. 5) diluo aeris cubiculum- this spell is the counter spell for aeris cubiculum. The air bubble created with aeris cubiculum will only dissipate when this spell is cast upon it. 6) everriculum- a very popular spell among young witches and wizards with messy rooms. When cast, this spell will "animate" all of the objects in a room. These objects will then arrange themselves tidily in the room. 7) aurum tactus- this spell is one of the most difficult to successfully cast. When cast properly, this spell will turn a dirty pair of socks into one gold galleon. 8) distraho infantia- witches and wizards with babies are fond of this spell. This spell will create illusions in the air above an infant. These illusions are formed from the thought patterns of the infant to ensure that they will successfully entertain the infant. 9) pretereo- another spell popular among younger witches and wizards. During games of chase, a person casts this spell to "escape." This spell will give the caster a chameleon like ability for the duration of five to ten minutes depending on the caster's skill. 10) novus pedis- for the witch who finds herself in a bind over her shoes. This spell turns the caster's feet into a fashionable pair of shoes that match the current outfit. Duration is four hours. 11) mellitus- while vegetables are good for you, they don't always taste that way. This spell will make any food taste sweet. 12) tertius oculus- a spell for the practical joker at heart. This spell will put a third eye in the middle of the forehead of the person it is cast on. While the eye doesn't see or affect the person, it is a startling thing to look in the mirror and see. Duration is 2 hours. 13) ebullio- another spell for the practical joker at heart. When cast, this spell causes a person to exhale booger flavored bubbles with every breath. While quite unpleasant, the effect only lasts for a duration of 20 minutes. 14) stillicidium- perfect for the witch or wizard with a green thumb. This spell creates a raincloud that stretches only ten feet in diameter. Immediately after formed, this could will let forth with a five minute rainstorm that will thoroughly supply plants with water and nutrients. 15) stipatores canis- This spell was created during the infamous magical burglaries of 1307. When cast, this spell summons the spirit of a dog to guard the premises of the caster. This dog will remain until dismissed by caster. 16) ingemino- one of the spell's banned from quidditch. This spell creates a mirror image of the caster that duplicates his or her movements exactly. Mostly just an entertaining spell, this one has been known to save the lives of several witches and wizards. 17) orno cella- this spell is useful for the last minute party thrower. With one simple swish, a boring room is instantly adorned with impressive, tasteful decorations to match any party theme. Duration can be up to 20 hours depending on caster's skill. 18) opus operis- A spell rigidly banned from all magical education institutions. This spell, when cast on a quill, will complete any paperwork a witch or wizard places on a desk. Spell lasts indefinitely (as long as there is work to be done, it will continue working). 19) organum- When cast on any object, this spell enchants the object to play music. Although, depending on the object, the music might not be quite what the witch or wizard had in mind. The duration of this spell is anywhere from one hour to four days. 20) inhebio- for the wizard or witch prone to spell accidents. Virtually foolproof, this spell will extinguish all flames within a 25-foot radius from the wand. 21) desino cruor- another spell for the accident prone spell caster. When cast, this spell will cause blood to coagulate. While it won't heal a wound, it will stop the bleeding. Duration is permanent. 22) lorica fons- this spell is perfect for spring time. Rainstorms can be surprising but with this simple spell, the caster has an instant invisible raincoat in the form of a protective bubble. Duration is one to two hours. 23) declamo- many students find this spell useful. When cast on a book, this spell will read the pages aloud to the caster. Duration is the length of the book. 24) veritas vero- a spell used by many wizarding parents worldwide. This spell is a minor truth spell. A person who has this spell cast upon him/her will be unable to lie to anyone related to them by blood. 25) puteo absorbeo- this is a multipurpose spell. When cast upon an object, any unpleasant odors are removed. This works on small objects clothing all the way up to a dragon (depending on the caster's skill level). [RogueSticks] Write a new Potion recipe and describe what the Potion does. May do up to 6. 15 points. (1) Blemish-be-gone This potion is for useful for getting rid of unsightly skin blemishes common in adolescent witches and wizards. NOTE: not a remedy for spell, charm, or potion induced blemishes. 3 cups mandrake oil two handsful fluxweed 1/2 cup ground scarab bettle shell Add 2 cups mandrake oil to cauldron and bring to a frothy yellow bubble. Add ground scarab bettle shell the instant the mandrake oil begins to turn from yellow to purple. Allow mixture to simmer until a noticable sweat smell can be detected. Add the last cup of mandrake oil now. Wait one minute and immediately add the fluxweed (IMPORTANT: do NOT crumble fluxweed, the plants need to be kept whole). With all ingredients added, simmer the fluxweed for two hours. Remove fluxweed from cauldron when the leaves are a nice rich purple. Allow to cool and then apply to face or where needed. (2) Anti-Love Potion This potion will cause the person who drinks it to stop loving someone. Most useful for wizard celebrities with stalkers. 5 horned slugs 2 horned toads 1 unicorn horn 1 medium sized cauldron full of armadillo bile 1 Ashwinder egg Stew all of the slugs and toads together in armadillo bile for 7 days. It is very important to keep track of exactly how long the slugs and toads have been stewing. At PRECISELY 7 days, the unicorn horn should be added to the cauldron for exactly ten minutes. Remove the unicorn horn and drop in ashwinder egg. Allow to dissolve. Please note: Any miscalculations in time can result in a toxic potion. Use caution. (3) Buoyancy Potion This potion is for the witch or wizard who never learned to swim. By simply drinking this mixture, the person's body becomes buoyant and will float under any circumstances. root of asphodel essence of belladonna aconite Add essence of belladonna and root of asphodel to cauldron. Bring to a bubble then remove from heat. Allow mixture to stew for two days until the mixture is a warm golden color. Bring mixture to a bubble once more and add aconite. Drink instantly because if the aconite has time to settle, it will become toxic. (4) Slippery Surface Potion If properly prepared, this potion can have amusing results. The Slippery Surface Potion is a mixture that will make any surface completely slick and impossible to stand upright on, or grab onto! This is a particular favorite of practical jokers since the liquid is invisible when mixed correctly. dragon blood knotgrass leech juice Add leech juice and knotgrass to a silver cauldron. Heat until knotgrass dissolves. Add dragon blood five minutes after the knotgrass has completely dissolved. Allow to set for 24 hours in order for invisibility to set in. (5) Exploding ink Potion This potion is another one popular amongst pranksters. It is a minor explosive that causes no serious or lasting damage but does startle a person! This potion will explode after being allowed to dry on parchment for five seconds. ink erumpent exploding fluid This spell is quite easy to make. Take the erumpent exploding fluid and bring to a bubble in a pewter cauldron. When liquid begins to smoke and spark, add ink. When the mixture stops sparking, it's ready for use. (6) Cold Cure This potion is a favorite of witches and wizards with children. Quick and easy to prepare, this potion will get rid of even the most persistent colds. daisy root crushed ginger leech juice bezoar Combine daisy root and crushed ginger with leech juice to make a paste. Heat paste in a cauldron. As soon as mixture begins to bubble, add the bezoar and heat for ten minutes. Potion is ready to drink when cool. [RogueSticks] Describe an intriguing event in the history of the wizarding world. What makes it so unusual? May do up to 3. 20 points. (1) An intriguing event in the non-muggle community (i.e. US) happened in the summer of 1333 when Sir Feb Nuikrensu took to biting his cat whenever it bit him. Thinking that this type of act was 'in', everyone soon took it up, and for a year or two, humans as well were coughing up fur balls and comparing scratches on their faces. Maybe lost an eyeball from their upset cat, and it wasn't until Sir Feb Nuikrensu's brother, Sir Klenn Nuikrensu started ridding polar bears, that people stopped this foolish act. Nowadays, all that’s left of this strange event in history, is that when a young child tries to bite a passing cat's tail, his or her mother will grab him up and say 'Don't you do a Febby!' [Jedi_Shmeh] (2) In 1222, Phedeas Finnigan created quite a stir in the wizarding world. Phedeas was a reclusive wizard from the beginning. Immediately upon graduating from Durmstrang Institute, Phedeas made a mountaintop into his home. He spent years casting various spells and enchantments that would keep people away from his home. No one quite knows what happened that fateful day in spring of 1222. One day Finnigan's owl swooped into the Ministry of Magic in a complete panic. After spending several hours trying to calm the bird to no avail, several ministry officials flew out after the owl. When the reached Phedeas' mountain home, they found quite a sight. When developing a new intruder trap enchantment, it reacted badly with his other charms and set everything off in one bad reaction. The ministry official found Phedeas fused with the boulders that formed a wall around his home. Oddly enough, when they touched a rock, Phedaes would respond. The rocks had literally become his body and he became known as the living rock. It took years but the ministry was finally able to remove Phedaes from the rock but were never able to retrieve his legs. To this day, it remains the only "successful" fusion of a living object and an inanimate object. [RogueSticks] The Artistic Spirit Create an advertisement for a popular wizarding radio station. 20 points. Wizarding Radio Station [RogueSticks] Draw, in any style, a famous member of your House. May do up to 3, but all must meet the criteria listed at the beginning of the task list. 40 points. (1) Draco [Aerandir] The Literary Spirit Write an entry for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them about any magical creature. May do up to 5. 15 points. (1) Gadersnatch- mammal. herbivore. The gandersnatch is a furry native of South American rain forests. This highly intelligent creature tends to inhabit the upper branches of tropical vegetation and feasts on leaves. The gandersnatch's most amazing trait is it's ability to morph into any object. Because of this, spotting a gandersnatch is a difficult task. Many times the gandersnatch will pose as a small rock or branch. This also makes the gandersnatch unappealing as prey as they are quite impossible to catch before they morph. The gandersnatch has been domesticated in Brazil though very few exist as pets. (2) Borctu- reptile. carnivore. This reptile is one of the most lethal beasts in existence. They are easily spotted because of their large, bulky body. The borctu's very skin contain enough poison to be lethal to a dragon. These reptiles reside in northern Africa, mainly in the desert areas. They are not particularly choosy about their prey- anything alive will do. Luckily, the borctu isn't an overly bright beast and is easily fooled with the simplest of spells. The borctu's saliva is one of the most enchanted things in the world. Saliva from the borctu is currently being used by scientists to develop charms against the aveda kedavra spell. (3) Juberling- mammal. omnivore. The juberling is a very common creature found in the basements of magical folk around the world. Yellow and about the size of a small mouse, they eat insects such as spiders, flies, and beetles. While the juberling can occasionally be a nuisance, more often than not, homeowners are pleased when a juberling moves into the house. Juberlings are very neat and tidy creatures and regularly clean their sleek coats. Children are often fond of the juberling because of the quiet magical songs the creatures sing to lure insects into their grasp. (4) Deamt- mammal. omnivore. The deamt is a large, rugged beast originating in the snows of Antarctica. These friendly creatures are extremely rare outside of anything but the coldest climates. Stranded witches and wizards are often befriended by the motherly deamt. It will provide 'friends' with food. However, most interesting is the deamt's ability to turn itself into a sort of shelter for weary travelers. The deamt has an additional layer of fur on its back that can easily accommodate several full grown wizards. Because of its trusting and helpful nature, deamts easily fall prey to other cold weather predators. Should you encounter one of these creatures, do not fear for your safety. It is likely just curious about you or wishes to assist you. (5) Tiy- mammal. herbivore. The tiy is a very fragile and timid creature. They are no larger than a child's index finger and are found frequenting pillowcases. Instinct drives a tiy to try and clean the hair humans. They do this in hopes of being rewarded with pocket lint. However, most people find the tiy an annoying creature as they tend to wait until a person is sleeping to try and clean their hair. Tiys can be kept away with a jar of open fluxweed in the house. [RogueSticks] Write a love letter/poem from any character at the time they attended Hogwarts to their crush. May do up to 3. 25 points. (1) Do you know how much I hate writing with this quill? James stepped on it and now the nib's all twisted...so ink's going everywhere... But yes. This is me, Sirius...writing...a letter to you... I don't know why I am. It's not like me at all...I guess…I just want to feel closer to you...and since it's after dinner and we're not allowed out of our Houses...you know one day I'm going to charm something so we can talk though it...see each other...without the aid of Owls or Floo Powder...maybe with mirrors or something... I miss you a lot Lyra...you're not too bad, for a Slytherin girl - just jokes. How much longer must we stay in secret? Out of all my girls you know, you've got to be the most intriguing...and you're the only one I've approached first... I don't know why I'm writing all this…really, I guess I want to tell you everything in my mind so I can…hopefully hear the same from you? I…love you Lyra…and I’m sorry for all the ink smudges. [Jedi_Shmeh] (2) My dearest Lily, This is the 27th letter I'm writing to you but this is the only one you'll ever get. I tried to write one of those flowery love letters that I bet you'd like to get. In the end I just wound up messing it up. Even Sirius laughed at the line I wrote about- well I won't say what he laughed at because I'd rather not embarrass myself. Remus finally suggested that I stop trying so hard and just tell you what I feel. No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to get what I feel down in words. 'I love you' is horribly inadequate. 'You are my life' is barely a fraction of what you are. 'I would give my life for you' doesn't even cover how far I would go. I’ve got parchments full of all these words and none of them really say what I want them to say. So how can I tell you something that I can't even find words for? The only reason I'm going to give you this letter is to let you know I'm thinking of you. Yours, James [RogueSticks] (3) (spelling and grammar errors are intentional) Dear Hermyne, I dont know how to tell you this, but i love you. Draco would kill me if he ever found out but your so smart and funny and your a nice person. i don't think youre a mudblood. i think your pretty. i no i'm mean to you and I am mean to youre friends, but i have to so Draco duzznt get suspishous. he'd kill me if he ever found out i liked a mudblood. So would you pleeze go on a date with me next time we go to hogsmeed? i will buy you a butter beer. luv, vincent Crabbe [Aerandir] Take any well-known poem (well-known: can be found by doing a simple Google search on any of its lines) and change it so that, while still recognizable as that poem, it speaks of your House. May do up to 3. 30 points each. (1) Enigma by Edgar Allan Poe "Seldom we find," says Solomon Don Dunce, "Half an idea in the profoundest sonnet. Through all the flimsy things we see at once As easily as through a Naples bonnet— Trash of all trash!— how can a lady don it? Yet heavier far than your Petrarchan stuff— Owl-downy nonsense that the faintest puff Twirls into trunk-paper the while you con it." And, veritably, Sol is right enough. The general tuckermanities are arrant Bubbles- ephemeral and so transparent— But this is, now— you may depend upon it— Stable, opaque, immortal— all by dint Of the dear names that he concealed within 't. -The End- (re-versed by Aerandirwen for Slytherin) The noblest name in JK Rowling's page, The cane that traced inexorable rage; A cunning student whose page refined, Displays the deepest knowledge of his mind; A violent boy of a magical tongue, (Indited in the spells that he sung.) A man of shameless and vengeful page At once the shame and death of our age, The prince of discord and stirling sense, The ancient dramatist of dissonance, The lady that destroys imagination's powers, And him whose lessons take hours and hours, Once more a timeless evil recall, In boldness of design surpassing all. These names when rightly read, a name [make] known Which gathers all their glories in its own. -The End- answers to the puzzles are: line - subject: 1 - Salazar Slytherin 2 - Lucius Malfoy 3-4 - Tom Riddle 5-6 - Marcus Flint 7-8 - Lord Voldemort 9 - Draco Malfoy 10 - Phineas Nigellus Black 11 - Bellatrix Black 12 - Severus Snape 13-14 - Radolphus Lestrange 15-16 - Tom Marvolo Riddle (I am lord voldemort) [Aerandir] Write an ode to a famous member of your House. May do up to 3. 40 points. (1) Salazar O honored founder, father of our house honor doth surround your name every drop of pride we have we owe to you, the first who came Those filthy little mudbloods won't mar the Slytherin code We'll follow every word you spoke For it's the only road Those Slytherins who are tried and true lead our house to great new heights We show our serpent pride by day and in the darkness found at night we believe in all your spoke O Salazar, our famous parselmouth You left the school for your beliefs And in your wake you left our mighty house (2) Draco Draco what a fearsome name How quick of wit you are What a bright young boy You're quite the shooting star There is no doubt that you will go farther than your peers You're the mastermind behind it all There's nothing that you fear Everything you do is grand Your family name you do proud The Slytherins are fond of you You name we'll shout out loud Proud young Draco You are an honor to us all You very name conveys your strength To all of us in the great hall One day you'll be a legend A mighty wizard worthy of your fame They'll write the books of history Around your courageous name (3) You-Know-Who Fearsome wizard, powerful foe There's no one in the world so strong As the mighty Voldemort! The truth of all the world will be spoken through his lips Until that day that time itself stands still And when that long awaited day Has it's glowing dawn Everyone will follow his true chosen way. No witch or wizard far and wide Can stand up to his might He power is a source of jealousy and pride A leader and a pure blood man The way all wizards should be born If anyone can rule the world, he can. [RogueSticks] The Musical Spirit Take any song and rewrite it so that it applies to your House. May do up to 5. Please post which song your version came from. 25 points. [blockquote] (1) I am a Rock by Simon & Garfunkel A winter’s day In a deep and dark December; I am alone, Gazing from my window to the streets below On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow. I am a rock, I am an island. I’ve built walls, A fortress deep and mighty, That none may penetrate. I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It’s laughter and it’s loving I disdain. I am a rock, I am an island. Don’t talk of love, But I’ve heard the words before; It’s sleeping in my memory. I won’t disturb the slumber of feelings that have died. If I never loved I never would have cried. I am a rock, I am an island. I have my books And my poetry to protect me; I am shielded in my armor, Hiding in my room, safe within my womb. I touch no one and no one touches me. I am a rock, I am an island. And a rock feels no pain; And an island never cries. I am a Slytherin by Gaeri A winter's day In the deep and dark Hogwart's dungeons; I am alone, Gazing down my nose to the rest of the world below Three houses, none of them worth their show. I am a snake, I am a Slytherin. I've created spells, Many curses cruel and mighty That none may countercurse I have no need for others, others houses are such a pain. It's stupidity and it's simplicity I distain. I am a snake, I am a Slytherin Don't talk of truth, 'Cause I've heard the word before; It's overrated by other wizards. I won't bother with verity, it's useless to me. I'd rather lie and trick and use my creativity. I am a snake, I am a Slytherin. I have my wit And my cunning to protect me; I am driven by ambition Striving for the top, no chance I'm gonna stop. I'm better than everyone, and no one comes close to me. I am a snake I am a Slytherin. And a snake fears no one; And a Slytherin always wins. [Gaeri][/blockquote] Create and record a theme for a major character that could be included in the soundtrack of the next movies. Does not necessarily have to be long or complex – it could be as simple as a short original melody picked out on the piano or a guitar. 35 points. [blockquote] Draco Theme Song [Aerandir][/blockquote] The Quidditch Spirit 700 Quidditch fouls occurred during the 1473 Quidditch World Cup. Name some of the more reckless ones, who the foul applies to, and a description of the foul. Must be original (No using Quidditch Through the Ages ). May do up to 25. 5 points for each foul. [blockquote]1) starking. this foul involves the seeker of a team jumping from his or her own broom onto the broom of another member of his team or the opposing team in order to catch the snitch. 2) jatting. when any player intentionally flies into another player's body using his broomstick as a battering ram. Impalement is possible on the faster model broomsticks. 3) bleking. when a beater intentionally hits another player in the head with his bat. this foul has been known to be the result of one of the few deaths in quidditch. 4) rakking. this foul involves any member of a quidditch team casting a spell on the bludger to make it invisible. Not only is this blatant cheating, it can have fatal consequences. 5) snoodeling. this foul involves two members of a quiddtich team flying directly over a player of the opposing team. These two players progressively fly lower and lower forcing the opponent eventually to the ground. This is usually done to the seeker of the opposing team. 6) fitch-fatching. this foul occurs when any person on a team casts a petrification spell on a member of the opposing team. 7) tandyrousting. this foul occurs when any person sets fire to the broom of an opposing team member either by spell or other means. 8) bebauming. this foul involves the seeker of a team leaving his goal open to assist his chasers in scoring with the quaffly. not only is this foolish, it is also clearly against the rules which permit a keeper to fly only in certain areas of the pitch. [RogueSticks][/blockquote] Create and name a new Quidditch move. Who was the first to use it and when? May do up to 5. 15 points each. [blockquote] (1) The Altec Dodger. First used in 1322. The Altec Dodger was first used by Keladryie Altec who devised this move in a dream, the night before the World Cup. What it involves is the player, when followed by a fellow Chaser, signals her (or his) fellow Beaters to hit their Bludgers in their direction, so she (or he) has time to duck and dodge the two Bludgers since they are aware of that’s happening. If the follower from the other team is slow and not aware of what’s happening, they will receive the brunt of the Bludgers and be knocked from their broom, leaving the player to finish the ‘Dodger’ move with a successful goal. This move also works quite well while playing in hail. [Jedi_Shmeh] (2) Fairholm Force First used in 2003 by Sebastian Fairholm. This move involves the beater of a team using a bludger to knock the snitch into a position more advantageous for his or her own team. The Fairhold Force came about in 2003. In a match between the Westminster Whizzbangs and the Chudley Cannons, the game was tied and the Cannons' seeker had the snitch within reach. Just as the seeker reached for the snitch, Sebastian Fairholm took a chance and hit a beater at the snitch, rather than at the seeker. This caused the snitch to be knocked out of the Cannon's seeker's reach and into the Whizzbang's seeker's outstretched hand. The maneuver quickly became a crowd favorite and was dubbed the Fairholm Force. (3) Teadley Twist first used by Tam and Teig Teadley in 1488 The Teadley Twist was first used in 1488 by the Teadley twins while playing for the Caerphilly Catapults. This move is used when a seeker spots the snitch in a playing area with numerous members of the opposite team. The twist involves a beater and a seeker flying in a tandem spiral. This spiral makes both beater and seeker more difficult targets. The beater protects the seeker from attacks by the opposing team, leaving the seeker free to concentrate on the snitch. (4) Dai's Dodge first used by "Dangerous" Dai Llewellyn in 1956 In the famous match against the Norwegian Karasjok Kites in 1956, "Dangerous" Dai Llewellyn invented a new defensive maneuver. When a bludger is heading directly for a player with the impact unavoidable, the player allows himself to fall from his broom, hopefully onto a team member's broom below. While "Dangerous" Dai was lucky enough to have a team member below him when he attempted this, number players have been seriously injured while trying to mimic the famous move. (5) Keeper's Toss first used by Lachlan O'Malley in 1302 The Keeper's Toss is one of the simplest quidditch moves in existence. Timing and coincidence also makes it one of the most difficult. Only a very skilled keeper can pull this off. When a quaffle is blocked by the keeper, he hangs on to it instead of immediately throwing it back to his team. If he's timed it well and circumstances are in his favor, he then throws the quaffle to the opposing team's seeker. This can generate just enough confusion among all opposing team member's to enable the keeper's own seeker to gain the upper hand. Keeper’s Toss works especially well if the opposing team's seeker is in pursuit of the snitch. [RogueSticks][/blockquote] Create and name a professional Quidditch team. Create a roster with brief player biographies (what school they attended and their history, etc...). Make a team mascot and choose team colors and explain why they are what they are. You may use members of your House Cup team, however, you may not use preexisting people from the HP-verse. 90 points. [blockquote]WESTMINSTER WHIZZBANGS [RogueSticks][/blockquote] AMAZING JOB THIS WEEK, SLYTHERIN!!! SERPENTS FOR THE CUP!!! -----signature----- I have yet to encounter a situation that cannot be improved by the application of wit. John Williams is my god JC House Cup V.12 ~~Slytherin~~ Head Prefect Dual Draft Champion - 3 Victories! - Go Intruder Squadron and the Unified Force!!
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LittleJedi Registered: Jun '01	Date Posted: 2/14/04 5:04am Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
	GRYFFINDOR UPDATE WEEK 1 AKA. TAKE THAT CLERIC YOU SLYTHERIN BUM Movies Script a scene from the Sorcerer's Stone book that was omitted completely from the movie. Do not just type out the dialogue, also include some descriptions of actions and scenery, etc. Also, must not be overly short. May do up to 3. 40 points. - IN THE FINAL UPDATE, I'LL TRY TO MAKE SURE THIS IS MARKED-UP ALL NICE AND PRETTY [Scene where Harry studies the Weasley family as he boards the Hogwarts Express, and George and Fred give him some help.] Scene opens right as Harry runs through the barrier. He gazes around in wonder, taking in the sight before him. Music plays as he walks through the platform, gazing at the different people around him. We recognize Neville Longbottom who's chasing a toad, his grandmother running behind him. We briefly see a shot of Hermione trying to calm down her parents. Harry's attention finally lands back on the Weasley family who are all standing in the middle of the platform. He stares curiously at them and we hear their conversation. MRS. WEASLEY - Ron you've got dirt on your nose again… She reaches up to try and wipe it but Ron ducks under her arm. RON - Mom! Ger'off! The two twins laugh their head off at this but before they can reply, Percy steps forward. PERCY - Well, goodbye mother. Prefects have a meeting in a few minutes. GEORGE - Oh you're a Prefect Percy? FRED - You should have told us! GEORGE - Oh wait, I remember him mentioning it once- FRED - -or twice- GEORGE - -a minute- FRED - -all summer! (sorry guys! But you really can't take out or change that line! Absolutely brilliant!) Mrs Weasley gives them a stern look but we don't hear her reply because at the moment the train's whistle blows and Harry jumps slightly and gets aboard the train. As he tries to get his trunk up, he strains with the weight, but two hands catch it before it falls. FRED - Need a hand? Harry grins slightly and he and the twins push the trunk back up. After it's secure, Harry turns to them grinning. HARRY - Thanks very much. But both twins stare at him with wide eyes. Harry looks confused and slightly scared at their odd looks and the train whistle blows in the background, making them all jump again. Harry turns to go but Fred stops him. FRED - It's you… GEORGE - You're… BOTH - Harry Potter… Harry blushes and wrinkles his nose at the same time, clearly annoyed and embarred. HARRY- Oh yes, I mean, I'm him. The twins continue to stare at him but finally go away at Mrs. Weasley's call in the background. Harry stands silent for a moment before shruging his shoulders and climbing aboard the train. [end scene] - Eowyn_Jade Things to Come How will the final battle between Voldemort and Harry come about? Will there be anyone else present? 10 points. The final battle between Voldemort and Harry will probably occur at the end of the 7th book, Harry's large trail for his last year at Hogwarts. It will occur on the Hogwarts grounds, probably near the Forbidden Forest. Others might be present, (Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore, Lupin), but they will have no part. The battle will be fought strictly between Harry and Voldemort. Even the death eaters that Voldemort brough with him cannot offer any assistance. - Eowyn_Jade Things That Were Why were James or Sirius not chosen to be a prefect? 5 points. I'm guessing that (by the one scene we saw in OotP) Sirius and James were obviously the top troublemakers in the school and I'm sure that no matter how much Dumbledore secretly enjoyed it, it just wasn't logical to make either of them prefects. - Eowyn_Jade Who was the female prefect from Gryffindor (assuming that Lupin was the male prefect)? Why? 5 points. Lily Evans was probably the female Prefect for Gryffindor. From what we know about her, she was a top student and didn't get into trouble like the Marauders did. Besides we know she was head girl, and I don't think Dumbledore could get away with make two non-prefects the head boy and girl (since we know James wasn't a prefect but was still chosen as head boy) - Eowyn_Jade House Pride Make a House icon. May do up to 4. 30 points. Both MUST conform to the JC size standards: 50X50 for regular, 50X60 for Prefect’s version. -5 extra points if you make a Prefect's version also. -The House as a whole or the Prefects must decide on one icon to have uploaded if their House wins and this icon must be clearly marked in the final update if you do more than one. icon 01 icon 01 (prefect) icon 02 icon 02 (prefect) icon 03 icon 03 (prefect) icon 04 icon 04 (prefect) - LittleJedi Create a wallpaper (background/desktop image on a computer) from House-related images. May do up to 4. 40 points. wallpaper01 wallpaper02 wallpaper03 wallpaper04 - LittleJedi The Creative Spirit Create a new spell/charm and explain what it does. May do up to 25. 10 points. 01. Advanca Rayada: Charms a book to make it automatically turn the page when one is done reading it. 02. Artistos Neeahtos: Makes paintings on the wall hang straight. 03. Carpeticus Zoom: Rolls up rugs. 04. Eymtoolaziatus: Closes the curtains at which the wand is pointing. 05. Mundaniato: Sorts red lentils into usable and non-useable. 06. Takethaticus: Shoots the dust in one room at whomever the hex is placed upon. (two birds with one stone, eh!) 07. Oohshinikin: Shines shoes. 08. Chronulus Reparo: Mends a broken watch-face. 09. Spifficusand Spannicus: Folds clothes. 10. Melodious: Soothes a savage beast. 11. Wallsnehpahears: Temporarily makes a portrait like an ordinary muggle picture for privacy reasons. 12. Portaplaca London: Moves another wizard who cannot apparate to London - difficult and cannot be applied to self. 13. Pogenes: Gives the hexed person a pig's face for differing lengths of time, depending on the level of hatred behind it. 14. Eleczopous: Shoots lighting from the tip of the wand. 15. Handius Exacticus: Adjusts the time on a clock to the correct time, exactly. 16. Mimblewible: Makes the hexed stutter temporarily. 17. No Brazo: Makes the bones in an arm disappear (can be regrown but does not wear off) 18. Suffah: Gives a man a female haircut, and vice versa. 19. Churnamentra: Makes the hexed's stomach churn violently. 20. Papillionargh: Gives the hexed 'butterflies' in their stomach. (not literally) 21. Papillionargharghcripes: Gives the hexed real butterflies in their stomach. 22. Magnificus: Magnifies a 20 cm radius at the end of the wand 23. Dubblevishion: Makes the hexed's eyes cross 24. Singulvishion: Counter-curse of 'Dubblevishion' (see above) 25. Shiteeymsoiled: Makes the hexed think that they've wet themselves. - LittleJedi AND SOMEONE, PLEASE GET RID OF THE PINK - MY EYES ARE BLEEDING. Righto, off to my little gryffy bed i go. LittleJedi -----signature----- I don't know where you get your delusions, laserbrain.
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BobaKoon Registered: Sep '01	Date Posted: 2/14/04 8:33am Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin! - Date Edited: 2/14/04 9:00am (1 edits total) Edited By: BobaKoon
	Hufflepuff Week 1 Task Update Books How exactly did the Death Eaters (including Bellatrix Lestrange) escape Azkaban in OotP? 10 points. The Death Eaters, including Bellatrix, escaped form Azkaban by the help from outdoor. Any wizard in the wizardry world would think Black helped them out, as it is said in the Daily Prophet, but readers of the Harry Potter books knows very well that it is false. Taking in consideration that Lucius Malfoy works in the Ministry, has a lot of confidence from Minister Cornelius Fudge, and is highly placed in the wizard society, literally speaking, that it might be just to easy for him to free the Death Eaters. Voldemort is probably behind the escape also, making sure nothing lies in the way of the Death Eaters as they make their breakout. Knowing of Lucius position in the Minsitry and in society he asked him to led the operation, as Lucius probably had access to the prison. It simply took Lucius to convince the Dementors that the Death Eaters were to be freed and "voila" the Death Eaters are freed. Later on in the book the reader is informed that it was somebody from the Ministry that had given the okay to free the Death Eaters. So Lucius Malfoy could well fall into the category as he is also found facing the Order in the Department of Mysteries along with the "escaped" Death Eaters. ~Lady Jedi Skywalker Describe the real origins of a legendary creature, event, or other magical allusion mentioned in the books. ie: Tell the real legend of the Sorcerer's Stone/alchemy. Give your source (URL of a website or name and author of a book). May do up to 3. 25 points. 1. Sphinx The Sphinx appears in both Ancient Egypt and Greek Mythology. The Sphinx from Greek mythology came from the monsters Typhon and Echidna. The sphinx was shown as female creature with the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle and the head and breast of a woman. The Greek Sphinx was considered a bad omen, a bringer of death and destruction. There are many stories on how the Sphinx would sit on a path and give a riddle. If the person could not give the answer to the riddle then he/she was strangled. The riddle was: "What animal has one voice, but goes on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and upon three legs in the evening?" Only a man called Oedipus was able to answer the Sphinx, "Man, who in childhood creeps on hands and knees, in manhood walks erect, and in old age with the aid of a staff." It is told that the Sphinx was so humiliated that it flung itself from the rock and died. In Ancient Egypt, the sphinx was shown as a male statue of a lion with the head of a human, sometimes with wings. In Egypt, the Sphinx was considered a wise and noble being with a good attitude to the humans who didn’t pose a threat to those that they were guarding. 2. Basilisk or Cockatrice The Basilisk is the mythical king of the serpents. The creature was born from a yokeless egg, laid during the days of Sirius (the Dog Star) by a seven year old Rooster and hatched by a toad. The basilisk may have originated from the horned adder or hooded cobra from India. Pliny the Elder (a Roman naturalist) described it as a snake with a golden crown but by the middle ages, it had become a snake with the head of a Rooster and sometimes, the head of a human. There were two species of the creature. The first kind burnt everything it approached and the second killed everything it glanced at. According to legend, the only way to kill a basilisk is by holding a mirror in front of its eyes, while avoiding looking directly at it. The moment the creature sees its own reflection, it will die of fright. The Basilisk had only two enemies – the weasel and the cock. The weasel was immune to the snake’s glare and a single cry from a cock could kill the basilisk instantly. 3. Phoenix The origin of the Phoenix myth is common among many civilizations but it is largely connected to the Egyptians. The bird was associated with the Egyptian sun-god Re and was similar to the eagle but possessed golden-red plumage that made it look like it was on fire. According to legend only one Phoenix lived at one time and lived for over 500 years. At the end of its life, the Phoenix built a nest, set it on fire and was consumed by the flames. A new Phoenix would then arise from the ashes. This cycle was repeated over and over. The Phoenix was the symbolic representation of the death and rebirth of the sun. Sources: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 ~All done by Cat Orange Movies Will there be Quidditch in future movies (besides PoA)? Why or why not? 10 points. Quidditch will more than likely not be shown in any of the future movies since they are no longer all that essential to the plot. Quidditch was important to SS because it showed that someone was trying to kill Harry (and the gang thinking it was Snape doing all of it) and it linked Harry to his father (despite it being incorrectly linked since James was a chaser and not a seeker). Quidditch was displayed again in CoS because it showed that Dobby tried to get Harry to leave by any means, which heightened the amount of danger that Harry was really in but wasn’t aware of. It is in PoA because that’s when Harry first really recognizes the screams, gets the firebolt - showing Sirius’ love for Harry...and Gryffindor wins the cup...sorta important (though not apparently that important since Oliver Wood won’t be in the movie >_< ). But in GoF, there is no Quidditch - just the Triwizard Tournament and showing a Quidditch match in OotP would be belittling to the rest of the drama going on. Since one can only imagine that the drama would be more intense in the final two chapters of the Harry’s life, Quidditch has no real role...other than possibly showing Ron as a keeper (which isn’t too integral to the story). ~Bobakoon Make a teaser poster for the next Harry Potter movie based on already released images and set pictures. 30 points. PoA Teaser Poster ~Sara Kenobi Things to Come What will the title of the 6th book be? Why? 5 points. OotP SPOILERS! BEWARE The title of the 6th book will be Harry Potter and the Werewolf of Hogwarts because the focus of Sirius’s death in OotP centered around how Harry felt, and no one knew how Remus was holding up. Since Remus would have felt far worse about Sirius’ death than Harry (Sirius was the only friend he had left after all), Remus would probably do all that he could to protect the only thing left to him and the legacy of the marauders, a.k.a Harry. This would probably end up in his ultimate demise and bring Harry back to understanding that he must stop Voldemort from gaining power. ~Bobakoon What will the title of the 7th book be? Why? 5 points. The title of the 7th book will be Harry Potter and the Return to Power. In the most likely case, Hogwarts would be destroyed in the 6th book, since Voldemort, I’m sure, is done playing around after the 5th book. With one last ditch effort to take down Voldemort before he wins, every wizard willing to fight will battle with the Dark Lord and his death eaters. At this time, Harry will confront Voldemort and the outcome will determine who returns to power over the wizarding world, Voldemort or the Ministry. ~Bobakoon How will the final battle between Voldemort and Harry come about? Will there be anyone else present? 10 points. In the final battle between Voldemort and Harry, Neville will be the only other person present. Because the only thing that differs between Voldemort and Harry is Harry’s friends, and with Neville already part of the premonition found out in the 5th book, Neville will play his part and help Harry defeat Voldemort while all of the other wizards deal with the accumulating death eaters. Neville’s character has grown so much over the past five books and it is definitely leading up to a time where Neville’s power will decide which side wins. ~Bobakoon Speculate on the plot of the last 2 HP books. Briefly outline what will happen in each book, including major scenes/revelations and possible character deaths. 50 points. OotP SPOILERS! BEWARE 6th Book Plot Unable to deal with Sirius’ death, Harry runs away from Privet Drive. Forgoing another trip on the Knight Bus, Harry opts to walk in the middle of the night with only the clothes on his back, a little money, and Hedwig. Soon the night air becomes too much for him and Harry must take refuge in an abandoned shanty that barely remains standing. Harry wakes up, much to his horror, in 12 Grimmauld Place. He finds the kind but sad faced Remus Lupin watching over him. Remus tells him that he brought him here, afraid that he would get sick from the cold. Harry ungratefully tells Remus off and scolds him for bringing him to a place that reminded him too much of Sirius. Harry tries to leave, but Remus won’t let him. Remus forces him to stay put until the beginning of the school year when Harry must reluctantly go back. With the information about Voldemort at the Dept. Of Mysteries being withheld, Harry and his DA teammates remain outcasts. The group is disbanded and only Harry, Hermione, Ron, Neville, Ginny, and Luna remain to fight the good fight. All extra-curricular activities including Quidditch are taken out of the school for the safety of the students. The students are finding everything dull, and they become restless. Harry and Ron leave with the Marauder’s Map and the invisibility cloak to find some fun at Hogsmede, ignoring Hermione’s pleas. The duo soon find themselves face to face with Remus, who was given orders to keep an eye on them. He starts to take them back through the secret passage in Honeyduke’s when they get ambushed by death eaters. Unwilling to apparate and leave Ron and Harry, Remus casts as many charms and counter curses he could muster until they reach the bottom of the Honeyduke’s cellar. There more death eaters are waiting for them including Peter Pettigrew and his brand-spankin’ new (sort of) silver hand. Overwhelmed, Remus is taken down painfully by Wormtail. Howling in agony from the touch of silver on his skin, Remus manages one last blast from his wand allowing Harry and Ron to escape, which they do quickly. Harry and Ron come back and realize that the death eaters used Wormtail’s knowledge of Hogwarts to sneak in for the school is now burning. Frantically, the boys search for Dumbledore (they still have the map) and find him on the grass of the school with burnt and shocked students watching the final pieces of Hogwarts collapse. The teary-eyed headmaster, the few remaining professors (Trelawny, Snape, McGonnegal, and Flitwick), and Hagrid lead the students back across the waters and head for the Ministry. The boys find Luna and Ginny who tell them that Hermione and Neville never came out. 7th Book Plot Months later, Dumbledore is met by Tonks, Kingsley, Moody, and Fletcher who received a note from Voldemort bartering the werewolf’s life for the boy who lived. Dumbledore refuses to give Voldemort what he wants and sends Moody and Tonks on a reconnaissance mission to find whatever they can about Remus. Dumbledore gives Harry to Kingsley and Fletcher when Hermione, badly beaten, suddenly apparates inside the Ministry building. She explains that her and Neville were taken to be used later since Voldemort knew that Dumbledore would not give Harry over that easily. After admitting to having practiced apparating over the summer, Hermione says that she knows Neville is alive since he is still weary that Neville fits the premonition, but that she knew nothing of Remus. Hermione gives what information she can and Moody and Tonks leave on their mission. Months pass and no word from Voldemort, Moody, or Tonks has reached Dumbledore. Harry begins to feel more and more anxious, unwilling to accept that all they can do is wait while Remus and Neville are somewhere injured. Finally, a battered Moody and Tonks return to 12 Grimmauld Place where the others are staying. A sobbing Tonks reports to Dumbledore that they found the hiding place and Remus, who had been tortured to death before they got there (sob). A furious group of wizards (mainly the order) convince Dumbledore to assemble all wizards willing to fight Voldemort. He spreads the news until Dumbledore’s Army (hehe) is standing on the hills surrounding the hideout. Not willing to be left behind again, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Luna lead the students charge against the death eaters. The adults of the Order rush the place first. An all out battle ensues as professors and students of all houses join to defeat Voldemort. Harry is pushed forward by Ron and Hermione who stay behind to help the others. Harry finds Voldemort watching the spectacle from the roof with Neville, who is conscious but badly injured. Voldemort tosses the boy at Harry proclaiming how useless this rebellion will be against his might (blah blah blah). Harry and Voldemort immediately duel, but having fought some death eaters not too long ago, Harry was losing. Voldemort says that there is no way that he can win and that there is no power Harry has that he doesn’t already possess. Neville weakly stands up and tells him that he’s wrong, that Harry has the power of his friends who are more than willing to fight for him and that’s all that he’ll ever need to defeat Voldemort. Neville grasps Harry’s wand with Harry and together they defeat Voldemort obliterating his and their magical powers. The death eaters are overcome with the destruction of their dark lord who is now nothing more than what he hated most, a muggle. They surrender and are taken to the Ministry then to Azkaban. Unwilling to endanger any more lives, muggle or wizard, Dumbledore decrees that magic shall no longer be taught any where, for the safety of everyone. ~Bobakoon House Pride Make a House motto. Note: this must be either a direct or slightly modified quote from any of the seven HP books, any SW book, comic, or movie, or any LoTR book/movie. 5 points. All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by frost. ~Lord of the Rings ~Bobakoon Make a House cheer. May do up to 6. 10 points. 1 Badgers Rule, Badgers Rule Hufflepuff is the best House of all the School We're kind and we're sweet We sure as heck won't be beat You're all going down So if I were you, I wouldn't even stick around We're kind and we're sweet We sure as heck won't be beat Badgers Rule, Badgers Rule Hufflepuff is the best House in the entire School Come and found out Find out what we're all about 2. Badgers, Badgers, Badgers Remember that name We'll come flying in on our Quidditch brooms and sting you like a bee Badgers, Badgers, Badgers Yeah, you know the name We're going to win that cup Remember the name HUFFLEPUFF, HUFFLEPUFF We're going to win that cup 3 Black, Black, Black Gold, Gold, Gold Badgers, Badgers, Badgers We're going to work at all hours until that cup is ours Old, Old, Old You were told, told told We're going to work at all hours until that cup is ours 4 Hogwarts Best There are no others Puffers are going to get you The Hogwarts House Cup is ours We've waited too long We're finally going to take what is ours 5 The House Cup It's 7th year Lets all go and have a Butterbeer Quidditch was fun We're not always the best But we got it where it counts Our hearts are more mighty than the rest 6 It's the last Year Lets make it ours It's our time nowThis Year is ours It's the last Year Lets make it ours We can do it I know we can That Cup will finally be ours ~All done by Sara Kenobi Make a House icon. May do up to 4. 30 points. Both MUST conform to the JC size standards: 50X50 for regular, 50X60 for Prefect’s version. -5 extra points if you make a Prefect's version also. -The House as a whole or the Prefects must decide on one icon to have uploaded if their House wins and this icon must be clearly marked in the final update if you do more than one. 1. Cedric Diggory Cedric (scroll to the bottom) 1.2.Cedric Diggory Prefect Ver. Cedric Prefect 2. Helga Hufflepuff Helga 2.2. Helga Hufflepuff Prefect Ver. Helga Prefect 3. Susan Bones Susan Bones 3.2. Susan Bones Prefect Ver. Susan Bones Prefect 4. Susan Susan 4.2. Susan Prefect Ver. Susan Prefect ~All done by Bobakoon *Note: All the links to the icons go to the Hufflepuff Board - as it was the only place I could upload it onto...sorry for the inconvenience, MJS -----signature----- "Have you ever killed a man? Ever see a man die in combat? I've killed men, and I've heard them dying, and I've watched them dying. And there is nothing glorious about it. Nothing poetic." ~Hector in "Troy"
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	Hufflepuff Task Update II Humor Write amusing classfied/dating type ads found in The Daily Prophet. May do up to 5. 10 points 1. Short, strawberry blond, female of the age 25 searching for a funny, handsome, male between the age of 25 and 30. Enjoys reading The Quibbler, watch Qudditch matches and is a fan of the Weird Sisters. Interested please contact, Miss Bienaime, by owl. 2. For sale: A set of old china plates. Incorporates, 9 large plates, 9 bread plates, 9 coffee plates, and 7 cups. White, with little flower designs, with golden trims around the edges. For more details contact by owl, Mr. Stoneli. 3. Found: An old dusty diary that snaps everytime an attempt to open it is made. If yours please come back and retrieve it. On your way here could you bring new bandages I'm out. Contact: Kassandra, room 7, the Leaky Cauldron. 4. For free: Potrait of a mother-in-law, that doesn't mind her business, and screams comments to wake up the deads everytime you wake her up. Contact Mrs. Bordoy 5. Lost: Lost on Platform nine and three quarters, an old stubborn trunk fleaing with precious things of mine such as a wig, a set of false teeth and a set of dirty robes. If found contact Mr. Distractor. ~All done by Lady Jedi Skywalker Challenge fic - Must include all of the following in a fic about Hogwarts or anything in the HPverse: - A self aware character (they know they’re in a fic) - At least 2 lines or random instances of characters/scenarios originating from Saturday Night Live (preferably the older ones, but any one will do). - "Our discussion in class may seem retarded... and it usually is." (Quote from my former English teacher) - "If you're not with me, you're against me and I'll meet you in the back parking lot after school." (Another quote from my former English teacher) - "I am your father." (Quote obviously from Star Wars) - "Now that I have your attention, I'm going to continue to pick this piece of lettuce out of my teeth." (My current English teacher, and DC's former Writer's Workshop teacher) - "Yes, he should be killed because he has a goatee and I don't trust men with goatees." (Quote from a nun that teaches at my/DC's school) - A love potion - "What were you planning on doing for an encore? Standing on a hilltop during a lightening storm wearing a wet suit of armor and yelling 'All gods are bastards!' at the top of your lungs?" (Quote from Cassandra Claire) - Some sort of defenestration. Worth 50 points. Note: "defenestration" is the sophisticated word for "someone or something gets chucked out a window"~Devi How to Get Out of Class in 10 Minutes Professor Remus Lupin lounged back in his chair awaiting his next class. He was already having a bad day and did not need to teach a review lesson for double Defense Against the Dark Arts periods to Gryffindors and Slytherins...in the same room. He already had to break up a fight between one Harry Potter and one Draco Malfoy, lunge to save a falling Neville Longbottom from a Wingardium Leviosa spell gone awry, sprint across Hogwarts to escape ravenous fan girls, and listen to Ron Weasley drone on for half an hour about Quidditch during lunch. Remus’ patience had been tried before, but with the full moon in just a matter of days, he was ready to break the next person who said the word “mudblood” or “quaffle” in half. He gripped onto his chair breaking the armrests as the students began to pile in. Remus began to twitch as the class sat in their seats still talking amicably. He was grateful for not being forced to begin straightaway and let them talk for a while. He needed some time to himself and let the author concentrate on someone other than him, after all, he didn’t need someone writing down his every thought and movement...while the author noted that one Remus J. Lupin was lucky that the writer thinks highly of him or else this day would be longer than any other day in a fan fic he has ever had. Remus sighed...and considered himself lucky for the time being. He started to hear raised voices and looked up at the class. “Fred? George? What’re you doing here? You’re not in this class!” huffed Hermione angry that the class was delayed even more from learning and primarily from hearing Professor Lupin speak. The twins danced awkwardly up to Hermione. “Now, now, Hermione. Don’t be too overjoyed to see us.” Fred stated patting her on the head. “And you think you’d expect us to be tied down by rules?” George asked hands on his hips. “After all...” The twins stood back to back. “We’re two wild and crazy guys!” They danced again around the room earning laughs from the Gryffindors and snickers from the Slytherins. Remus decided that he was probably the one that had to put this to an end. “Gentlemen, what exactly are you doing here?” The boys turned to Lupin as the girls in the class sighed after hearing him speak. “Why, Professor, we’re here to cheer you on....” “So you can get through class with this lot a little faster.” The boys grinned. “That’s very kind of you two, but I think your teachers may be expecting you in their classes and not mine. Besides today is a review day. Our discussion in class may seem retarded....” “...And it usually is,” mouthed off Draco which earned him death glares from the girls in the class. Lupin clenched his fist and turned back to Fred and George. The last thing he needed was more teenaged boys he didn’t understand. “Off you go.” He pushed them a little towards the doors, but the boys spun around. “You didn’t even hear our cheers yet!” And before Remus could protest loudly, the boys ripped off their cloaks to reveal two homemade male cheerleading outfits.“Oh, dear.” Remus sighed as the boys assumed a rigid position. Then Fred started to shout. “Who’s the prof that teaches dark arts?” “It’s you! It’s you!” “I said, who’s the prof that teaches dark arts?” “It’s you! It’s you!” “Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh. Not Lockhart!” The boys clapped furiously and jumped in the air with little half turns so they could make their way over to Harry and Ron’s seats where they used the boys cloaks as makeshift towels. “I’m...speechless,” Remus said as he unsteadily made his way to his rubber stress ball. “That was so brilliant!” Fred complimented their act. “It was more than brilliant. It was so wicked that I’m forced to make up a new word just to describe it. It was scrumptulescent!” George replied still using Ron’s cloak as a towel. “Do you realize you guys are still in cheerleader outfits?” Ron asked pulling his cloak away from George. “You guys are such weirdos.” George glared. “Yeah? Well, I know you are, but what am I?” “A weirdo.” Ron spat back. “I know you are, but what am I?” “A weirdo.” “I know you are, but what am I?” “A weirdo.” George’s eyes squinted. “Yeah? Well, takes one to know one.” Ron glared back. “Yeah? Well, I am your father.” “Ron, come now. You’re obviously not his...,” Lupin began before he was cut off by Draco. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he were,” he laughed. Ron pushed over his desk. “Shut it, Malfoy. Why don’t you just die in the corner?” “Now, Ron. I know you don’t think Draco should die.” Remus began softly. He hated doing this every day. “Yes, he should be killed because he has got a goatee and I don’t trust men with goatees.” Ron spat at Draco. Remus looked from Draco to Ron. “You do realize that Draco doesn’t have a goatee don’t you?” “If you’re not with me, then you’re against me, and I’ll meet you in the back parking lot after school!” Ron yelled at his professor. “Ron! We don’t even have a parking lot! No one drives here! I don’t understand.” Remus complained sobbing. “Why does this happen every class period?” Hermione pushed Ron out the way and wrapped her arms around Remus in a hug. Remus immediately stopped crying and looked at Harry to Hermione then back to Harry. “Is there something I should know?” Harry took out a vial half empty (or half full) of liquid. “Love potion. Sorry, we needed to test it first,” Harry apologized. Remus opened his mouth to speak until Fred screamed. Everyone turned suddenly in his direction. “Now that I have your attention, I’m going to continue to pick this piece of lettuce out of my teeth.” Everyone collapsed onto the floor as Fred picked away. “Oooh. There was a piece of ham up there too.” George joined his brother standing. “I think this situation calls for an encore.” Remus turned his fiery amber eyes to the twins. “And what were you planning on doing for an encore? Standing on a hilltop during a lightning storm wearing a wet suit of armor yelling ‘All gods are bastards’ at the top of your lungs?” Remus growled. The boys turned to each other then back to Remus and said in unison: “No, silly. The perfect cheer.” George began to poorly sing out a tune while Fred danced. Having had enough, Remus picked up Fred and George and threw them out the window. He slammed the window shut to drown out George’s pleas for help on account of not being able to swim after falling out a first story window onto the grass. Remus managed to growl a “get out,” though he may have just growled anything and the students got the message. This was the last time he’d let some person write a fan fic about/including/starring him. ~Bobakoon The Artistic Spirit Draw, in any style, a famous member of your House. May do up to 3, but all must meet the criteria listed at the beginning of the task list. 40 points. 1. Helga Hufflepuff Helga 2. Cedric Diggory Cedric 3. Justin Finch-Fletchly Justin ~All done by Bobakoon The Literary Spirit Write an entry for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them about any magical creature. May do up to 5. 15 points. Gronut XXX – Competent wizard should cope[I] The Gronut is a quick little creature with an insatiable taste for donuts. They are about 30 centimetres tall and can run as fast as the wind. They are not dangerous; they don’t kill or cause bodily damage. However, they are known to startle or scare people. They are simply pests that eat your donuts. The Gronut is known to target people eating Donuts. They wait until the person has sat down then move in to grab the donut before it is eaten. They have four legs and a tail that can be curled up to keep it out of the way. They are usually a browny, creamy colour and dark brown eyes. ~Cat Orange Write a love letter/poem from any character at the time they attended Hogwarts to their crush. May do up to 3. 25 points. 1. Hermione- Love Poem The way the bush that you call your hair bounces in the breeze. The way the sun kisses your soft and chubby cheeks. The way your huge brown eyes spy on everyone around you. The way the rain makes your hair frizz like no tomorrow. The way you can quote anything like an animated text book. The way you sit and stare at the pages. The way you touch my potions text book to get my attention. The way you scream at Snape is even cute when he's lost it. The way you smile and giggle and even laugh like a harpy. The way you brush that thick and tatted mop of hair. The way you wave your wand and scare big butted trolls off. The way you tell Snape that I'm not really stupid. All these things, Hermione Granger, make me love you. Neville- Your crush 2 Ron- Love Letter Dearest Ron, You have no idea of the affect you have on me. I think you're so cute with your red hair, and even with those big fish lips. How I've dreamed of kissing them like there was no tomorrow. You've always hung around her though. You know who I mean! Hermione Granger, the know-it-all Princess that clings to your side. Why can't you see that she's all wrong for you? I'm the one and only girl for you, Ron Weasley. I hope they find that big snake that's loose in the castle soon. Hopefully by then I'll have the courage to tell you how I feel about you. You're such a dreamy stud muffin, Ronald. Oh, do I dare call you that? I bet she doesn't. I must settle for my dreams of you, for now. Someday soon, I hope we have so much more. Love always, Your soulmate, Luna Lovegood 3 Ron- Love Poem You're so handsome, kind, and sweet. You have the biggest heart, the biggest spirit. You don't have to do anything, and I would love you anyway. Your laugh is like magic sent from the heavens. You're not an all-star Quidditch player. You can't even hold one butterbeer. You don't know how to use your wand that well. An outsider would guess that you don't even know one spell. One wouldn't even think you were a wizard at all. But I love you anyway. Yours forever, Hermione Granger. ~All done by Sara Kenobi Write a Sorting Hat song. Must be similar in length to those in the books. 50 points. What is it your wizard eyes see When you take a good look at me? A crinkly, tired, worn-out hat? Or what decides your future to be? Is this a game or a test? A riddle or a trick? Will I be sorted wrong? What color are these school bricks? All are valid questions (except for maybe the last) And I shall answer all But keep up, I’m goin’ fast.I am a magic sorting hat well-versed in the ways of sorting Trust my judgement, for I know all Your house I will be reporting. A space in Gryffindor, perhaps? Where all are courageous and strong Known for their audaciousness One’s fear does not last long. Or savvy Hufflepuff? Where the virtuous swan, the loyal and faithful strive with their wit over any brawn. Or Ravenclaw instead? A haven for a true student Where reading is more than common And studying surpassing prudent. But maybe Slytherin? Where power isn’t just a word, And winning is a way of life, and charity is absurd. So try me on and hold me tight But don’t drop me over your eyes For in front of these gray stones You’ll miss your house’s cheers and cries. ~Bobakoon Compose an epic poem of at least 75 lines in length (1 point for each additional line up to 100) describing an event or series of events within the wizarding world or at Hogwarts. 75 – 100 points, depending on length. 1 - The Snake ran through the walls during second year 2 - By third we were all having butterbeers 3 - By fourth we were curious if Harry was doing tricks 4 - By fifth we said good bye to some dear friends 5 - What will happen by the sixth year is anyone's guess 6 - Let us only hope we make to the seventh year alive and intact 7 - At fifth year we seen Ron flying on a Quidditch broom 8 - The poor boy unknowingly caught the fancy of a Hufflepuff girl named Rose Latcherpop 9 - Briefly the young couple were in love- even if only on Latcherpop's part 10 - The girl was eventually scared off when she seen what Hermione Granger can do with her wand 11 - Know one ever did hear tell of what caused poor Draco Malfoy to go flying through the night sky with nothing but his PJs on12 - Thankfully for everyone, Malfoy swore the young Hufflepuff girl to secrecy, making her tell no one 13 - Latcherpop then became interested in Malfoy 14 - They say by sixth year she'll already have the poor boy married 15 - Don't tell Malfoy's parents this 16 - Latcherpop's mum and dad are both muggleborn 17 - Lucius Malfoy would have quite the fit 18 - Knowing his son's girlfriend is a first to prove herself 19 - According to Malfoy Latcherpop doesn't know what she's talking about 20 - They are not together 21- They are not even in love 22 - The Daily Prophet says otherwise though 23 - They just announced their engagement this morning 24 - By the end of seventh year, you can call them Mr. and Mrs. Draco Malfoy 25 - Luckily for Malfoy Latcherpop lost interest the next week 26 - The week she was reminded of Ginny Weasley's crush on the boy-who-lived 27 - A crush Ginny has carried since before she was in her first year at Hogwarts 28 - If Ginny Weasley has cared for him so long, Latcherpop thought bloody hell, I'll give him a shot 29 - Watch out Harry Potter- Here comes Rose Latcherpop 30 - Rose dreamed of Harry Potter for months before she gave him a wonder 31 - Whats a handsome doll like that running after only one girl anyway 32 - Harry has loved Cho Chang for some time since third year 33 - But the poor dear won't even get her to go have a butterbeer 34 - When Latcherpop tried for his attention- the boy-who-lived side pasted her for some girl in Ravenclaw named Emily Bruceberrie 35 - Latcherpop swore under her breath to never try that again 36 - To the calls of Weasley is our king 37 - Latcherpop the Rose swore off all Lion boys 38 - Even the cute little one named Colin Creevy 39 - By sixth year Rose was dating a boy from her own House 40 - Jacob O'Brian was a cute little Puffer 41 - Poor dear Rose though 42 - He was only a ghost visiting in from muggle London 43 - Rose's hope for true love still were not dashed 44 - She decided to give the boys of Slytherin another shot 45 - She dated Crabbe for a month before mixing him up with Goyle 46 - How confused she was the boys thought 47 - Not hard too she thought48 - Both being as big as trees in the forest out front 49 - By her seventh year her love life was picking up 50 - She no longer had to date the twin trees 51 - A nice young boy from the Lion pack caught her attention once more 52 - Colin Creevy was now a handsome young boy 53 - They fell in love and everyone swore they'd always be together 54 - By graduation she was to be Mrs. Colin Creevy the very next summer 55 - A shame her sister never had such luck 56 - Latcherpop the Rose had a younger sister named Helga Latcherpop 57 - So it begins all again 58 - A Latcherpop girl searches desperately for her true love 59 - Lets us only hope she has learned afew lessons from her sister and will stay away from Slytherin 60 - By Helga's first year she was sorted into Hufflepuff and had a run in by a boy named Huck Magaff. 61 - Huck Magaff was a boy from Ravenclaw 62 - He was a fourth year that wanted to take the unusual girl to the ball 63 - Helga was however untrusting and said no 64 - She was a Latcherpop after all 65 - Besides her father would kill her if word got home that she dated a boy so much older 66 - By second year stories broke out of the chamber of secrets 67 - A Slytherin boy named Joseph Applestop told her about Harry Potter saving Ginny Weasley from Voldermort himself 68 - He went by the name of Tom Riddle 69 - By the time Applestop asked Latcherpop out, Harry Potter had returned to Hogwarts as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher 70 - A job that Harry easily held down for long years to come 71 - Applestop was the only boy for this Latcherpop for years to come 72 - Unlike her sister Latcherpop the Rose, true love had blessed her early 73 - By sixth year Applestop realized that dear Helga wasn't the girl for him 74 - After recovering from the shock Helga then dated a boy from Ravenclaw 75 - By graduation though they parted and Helga moved on 76 - By university she got a most unexpected suprise 77 - The boy she once rejected was now a rich DADA professor at her university 78 - By graduation Helga Latcherpop was married to Huck Magaff 79 - Huck and Helga Magaff were happy for many years to come ~Sara Kenobi The Musical Spirit Take any song and rewrite it so that it applies to your House. May do up to 5. Please post which song your version came from. 25 points. 1. "Someday" By Nickelback "Someday" How did Hufflepuff get like this? And why weren't we able To see the spells that we missed And try to win the House Cup? I wish you'd jump off your brooms And start on the tasks Lately there's been too much homework But don't think it's too late Nothing's wrong Just as long as Hufflepuff wins the House Cup Someday, somehow We're gonna make it alright We'll win the Cup I know you're wondering when We're the only ones who know that Someday somehow We're gonna make it alright We'll win the Cup I know you're wondering when Well I'd hope that since we're here anyway That we could work together and complete all of the tasks So we could end up winning Now the game's played out like this Just like a wizard comedy Let's re-cast an ending that fits Instead of a Muggle horror Nothing's wrong Just as long as Hufflepuff wins the House Cup Someday, somehow We're gonna make it alright We'll win the Cup I know you're wondering when We're the only ones who know that Someday somehowWe're gonna make it alright We'll win the Cup I know you're wondering when We're the only ones who know that How did Hufflepuff get like this? And why weren't we able To see the spells that we missed And try to win the House Cup? Now the game's played out like this Just like a Wizard comedy Let's re-cast an ending that fits Instead of a Muggle horror Nothing's wrong Just as long as Hufflepuff wins the House Cup Someday, somehow We're gonna make it alright We'll win the Cup I know you're wondering when We're the only ones who know that Someday somehow We're gonna make it alright We'll win the Cup I know you're wondering when We're the only ones who know that I know you're wondering when We're the only ones who know that I know you're wondering when 2. "Never Again" By Nickelback "They're gonna win" They've lost again, it's time to fight They must have done something wrong tonight The Great Hall becomes a Quidditch field It's time to run when you see them Clenching their wands They're just Hufflepuffs They're gonna win I hear them scream, from down the hall Amazing they can even talk at all The Head Boy yells, Go back to bed I'm terrified that they'll wind up in detention again, They're just Hufflepuffs They're gonna win Been there before, but not like this Seen it before, but not like this Never before have I ever Seen it this good They're just Hufflepuffs They're gonna win Just tell Dumbledore, you just plain forgot to complete the tasks that you said you'd do He looks at you, he wants the truth He wants to know why you failed With those spells Those simple spells They're gonna win Seen it before, but not like this Been there before, but not like this Never before have I ever Seen it this gppd They're just Hufflepuffs They're gonna win Winner's a name they haven't earned yet They're just wizards with courage Haven't you heard about good Hufflepuff? They're taking the House Cup this year! They've lost again, it's time to fight Same old spells,it's just a different year They get to work, they've had enough Tonight they'll find out they've won Tough the Hufflepuffs are Casts the spell just as fast as they can They're gonna win Seen it before, but not like this Been there before, but not like this Never before have I ever Seen it this good They're just Hufflepuffs They're gonna win 3. "I Go Crazy" The Tommy Shane Steiner version "We Go Crazy" DUMBLEDORE, IT’S BEEN AWHILE GUESS YOU’LL BE GLAD TO KNOW THAT WE'VE LEARNED HOW TO WORK AS A TEAM WE WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND THEY SAY OLD RIVALS CAN BE GOOD FRIENDS BUT WE NEVER THOUGHT THAT WE'D EVER LOSE WE'LL NEVER LOSE AGAIN WE GO CRAZY WHEN WE LOOK AT THE TASKS WE STILL GO CRAZY NO OUR WANDS JUST CAN’T HIDE THAT NEW SPELL INSIDE WAY DEEP DOWN INSIDE OH PUFFERS WHEN WE LOOK AT THE TASKS WE STILL GO CRAZY HOGWARTS SATISFIES OUR MINDS TELLS US ALL OF ITS SECRETS WE KNOW HOW MAGICAL WE TRULY ARE WE REALIZE THAT WE WERE BLIND JUST WHEN WE THOUGHT WE WERE WINNING WE SEE THE SCORE AND IT JUST AIN’T TRUE NO IT JUST AIN’T TRUE WE GO CRAZY YOU KNOW WHEN WE LOOK AT THE TASKS WE GO CRAZY AND THAT OLD SPELL COMES ALIVE AND IT STARTS BURNING INSIDE WAY DEEP DOWN INSIDE OH, PUFFERS YOU KNOW WHEN WE LOOK AT THE TASKS WE GO CRAZY CRAZY, YEAH Ooohhh hhhooo…ooooooohhh hhhoohhhoo WE GO CRAZY YOU KNOW WHEN WE LOOK AT THE TASKS WE GO CRAZY AND NO OUR WANDS JUST CAN’T HIDE THAT NEW SPELL INSIDE WAY DEEP DOWN INSIDE OH PUFFERS WE KNOW WHEN WE LOOK AT THE TASKS WE GO CRAZY AND THAT OLD SPELL COMES ALIVE AND IT STARTS BURNING INSIDE WAY DEEP DOWN INSIDE WE GO CRAZY 4. "Who Needs Shelter" by Jason Mraz Good-day Cedric We'd like to say how truly bright you are You don't know us but we know you You're our favorite student Follow you we will so let's get moving Who needs shelter when we're at Hogwarts? Absolutely there's no one Who needs shelter from Cedric? Not us, no. not anyone. By your clock the screech owl screeches Then off to classes where everybody goes Slow, But eventually they get there Picking up the day's work back where all left off Confined and pecking at all the tasks We know it's a worthwhile piece of work Who needs shelter when we're at Hogwarts? Absolutely there's no one Who needs shelter from Cedric? Not us, no. not anyone. We'd sleep all the work away but our owls won't let us We'd miss those lovely days of Quidditch Good-day Cedric We'd like to say how truly bright you are You don't know us but we know you You're our favorite. 5. "Too Much Food" By Jason Mraz "Too much Candy" You can say that I'm one lemon drop in the box of chocolate frogs Messing with the flavor oh the flavor that you savor Saving me for last but you better not eat me at all Living in the Hogwarts kichen making friends with the butterbeer and the pumpkin pastries People say that I'm crazy for not moving on to better things Instead I'm sitting around talking with Dobby the House elf But it's much too soon to leave this easy life Pass me the wand. Pass the every flavor beans Cause your about to get cut and get cut down It's all about the pastries and all about the fizzing whisbees You gotta let me make my choice alone before my wand gets old Better shut up or get shot down. It s all about the know how all just a matter of taste Stop telling me the way I gotta play. Too much candy on my plate. Believe it or not I expanded my sights on the surprise in the chocolate frogs My stomach's smaller than my eyes so I went to see the nurse and she said "drink this potion and you're cured" I didn't listen to what she said instead I couldn't wait to go home She said I can have this but I cant have that That I should keep wishing I was living the life of an owl because I ain't the one whose gonna be missing the feast Just like you ain't the one who seems to be calming the dragon Now your about to get cut and get cut down It's all about the pastries and all about the fizzing whisbees You gotta let me make my choice alone before my wand gets old Better shut up or get shot down. It s all about the know how all just a matter of taste Stop telling me the way I gotta play. Too much candy on my plate. Well if you are what you eat in my case I'll be sweet so come and get some I'm so over it. Now your about to get cut and get cut down Its all about the know how all just a matter of taste Stop telling me the way I gotta play. Too much candy on my plate. (Get up and get some) there's too much candy on my plate ~All done by Monica Skywalker I hate markup codes -----signature----- "Have you ever killed a man? Ever see a man die in combat? I've killed men, and I've heard them dying, and I've watched them dying. And there is nothing glorious about it. Nothing poetic." ~Hector in "Troy"
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Gaeri Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 2/14/04 11:22am Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
	I hate markup codes too. Good updates, everyone! -----signature----- I have yet to encounter a situation that cannot be improved by the application of wit. John Williams is my god JC House Cup V.12 ~~Slytherin~~ Head Prefect Dual Draft Champion - 3 Victories! - Go Intruder Squadron and the Unified Force!!
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thecleric007 Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 2/14/04 12:20pm Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin! - Date Edited: 2/14/04 12:23pm (2 edits total) Edited By: thecleric007
	AKA. TAKE THAT CLERIC YOU SLYTHERIN BUM It that all? I think I blinked and missed the Gryffindor update You know I'm just kidding! Good updates everyone! The Cleric 007 I like markups, but I'm not Head Prefect (thank Merlin) Oh yeah...go Slytherin! -----signature----- The Snippy Slytherin
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DarthBabe Title: FF CR Emeritus Moncton NB, Canada Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 2/14/04 1:49pm Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
	Go RAVENCLAW! I hope you guys reclaim the cup! -----signature----- "Now I may be an idiot but there is one thing I am not, sir and that, sir is an idiot." Family Guy "Well-behaved women rarely make history." The JC aka the land of the drama llamas
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yodaminch Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 2/14/04 4:07pm Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin! - Date Edited: 2/14/04 4:08pm (1 edits total) Edited By: yodaminch
	Eh-Hem the following will be horsewhipped if they don't pick up the pace next week: GrandAdmiralStrife NexuTamer PadawanEmily The following will be horsewhipped if they don't POST! Tahiri Staka LORDYODA01 That is all. Great job slytherin. Its only been one week and one whole task group is done. Keep it up.......or else. - Gaeri's evil eye is watching you all. And Bah gryffindor scum!
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DarthCrambette Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 2/14/04 4:22pm Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
	applauds yoda and wipes tear away from eye That post was beautiful! Hmm, I suppose you guys want me to start counting points, huh? -----signature----- All Hail Cliegg's Blue Leg
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DarthCrambette Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 2/14/04 6:58pm Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
	pssssssssssssssssssssssssssttttttt..... Oh Slytherin........ answers to the puzzles are: line - subject: 1 - Salazar Slytherin 2 - Lucius Malfoy 3-4 - Tom Riddle 5-6 - Marcus Flint 7-8 - Lord Voldemort 9 - Draco Malfoy 10 - Phineas Nigellus Black 11 - Bellatrix Black 12 - Severus Snape 13-14 - Radolphus Lestrange 15-16 - Tom Marvolo Riddle (I am lord voldemort) [Aerandir] We kind of need the rest of the task. it's not getting included this week so just put it in the update next week... -----signature----- All Hail Cliegg's Blue Leg
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yodaminch Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 2/14/04 7:15pm Subject: RE: The JC Hogwarts House Cup: Year 7 - Let the Game Begin!
	Just noticed that too. Someone's in danger of horsewhipping
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