I have not been a very good student this term at Hogwarts. Too much other stuff going on in my muggle life, unfortunately. But I have mostly kept up with my homework... Here's the answers for the last Quidditch match of the term.
1. Who was Tom Riddle Sr.'s girlfriend before Merope gave him the love potion?
Cecilia
2. What does Luna say floated into Harry's ear when he was in the train car that supposedly caused him to lose focus? Wrackspurt
3. How much do the primary Apparition lessons cost? 12 galleons
4. What is Professor Merrythought's first name? Galatea
5. What Hogwarts club was Eileen Prince captain of? Gobstones Club
6. Who is head of the Goblin Liaison office? Dirk Crestwell
7. Mrs. Weasley offers Fleur a goblin-made tiara for the wedding with Bill. What family member is currently in possession of the tiara? Aunt Muriel
8. How many points does Snape take from Gryffindor for Harry's late arrival and muggle attire? 70
9. When Profressory Slughorn first meets Hermione, he asks her whether she is related to Hector Dagworth-Granger. What society did Dagworth-Granger found? The Most Extraordinary Society of Potioneers
10. Which of these describes Golpalott's Third Law? The antidote for a blended poison will be equal to more than the sum of the antidotes for each of the separte components
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
RavenClaw Secret Quiz
Well, the RavenClaws are *determined* to win the House Cup. And, of course, we're a very frinedly bunch. We want to know our fellow Hogwarts students. So... Here's the answers to the quiz. (I had to swipe a couple of these ansers...)
1. Astrid Cloverleaf
2. Cassandra Grubbly-Plank
3. Enna Kirts--my spoiler from last term!
4. Selena Starfire
5. Henry Longstaff
6. Cecily Fortescue
7. Mona Ravenscroft
8. Argentia Pascal
9. Prendolyn Wilcox
10. Lizzie Wychwood
11. Ursula Longbottom
12. Rowena Weasley
13. Aurora Curlyfur
14. Lily May Clearwater
15. Megaera Black
Bonus 1: smileynetta
1. Astrid Cloverleaf
2. Cassandra Grubbly-Plank
3. Enna Kirts--my spoiler from last term!
4. Selena Starfire
5. Henry Longstaff
6. Cecily Fortescue
7. Mona Ravenscroft
8. Argentia Pascal
9. Prendolyn Wilcox
10. Lizzie Wychwood
11. Ursula Longbottom
12. Rowena Weasley
13. Aurora Curlyfur
14. Lily May Clearwater
15. Megaera Black
Bonus 1: smileynetta
Monday, November 3, 2008
Hand Painting Yarn
I got together with some Muggle friends this weekend and we practiced the muggle art of turning plain white yarn into rainbows. It wasn't magic, of course, but I must admit the muggles have a certain je ne sais quoi ... Perhaps it is a way of coming close to magic. First we had to wind the yarn into skeins, then soak the fiber for an hour to thoroughly wet it.
Then 
we mixed up the dye 
in little bottles. Professor Snape would have had a fit, I'm sure, to see Muggles mixing a potion. We removed the fiber from the tubs they had soaked in and laid them out flat on plastic to protect the tables. Then we went mad squirting and brushing the dye on the yarn in wild and disharmonic color combinations that nonetheless turned out beautiful. 
We had to hang the yarn to dry. 
we mixed up the dye 
in little bottles. Professor Snape would have had a fit, I'm sure, to see Muggles mixing a potion. We removed the fiber from the tubs they had soaked in and laid them out flat on plastic to protect the tables. Then we went mad squirting and brushing the dye on the yarn in wild and disharmonic color combinations that nonetheless turned out beautiful. 
We had to hang the yarn to dry. 
Now we have beautiful hand painted yarn to knit with!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
My Package Arrived!
And, boy, is it great!!
The cats like it too!It began with a nice note from Penelope (Daisy) Clearwater of Slytherin, explaining in Harry 
Potter terms what each item was . Bath salts = potions, balls of yarn & needles = Muggle artifacts, hand sewn purse = wand pouch. 
Everything was so nice. It was obvious that Daisy had selected each item with an eye to my wish list. On my list I had said I'd like to try the Lantern Moon Sox Sticks, but I knew they were too expensive for a swap. But I got them - Ebony, size 2.25! I also said I wanted to try out the 
Panda wool and bamboo sock yarn, and I got 4 skeins in a gorgeous blue/green mix, plus a pattern that looks marvelous, called Lupine Lace Socks from Fiber Trends. I got a fun Christmas card with a picture of a box of "fast growing moths" which is what Santa gives to naughty knitters. There was a nifty little knitters notebook with pen, a tin of ginger candies, bath salts, a can of spice tea, two bars of really nummy chocolate. All those items were on my wish list. The one thing I really did not expect to recieve is a tea pot. I collect tea pots. My spoiler didn't disappoint. She gave me a ceramic tea bag holder (like a spoon rest) in the shape of a teapot. It's adorable.
So I really did get everything I had wanted, and more than I expected. Thank you Daisy! It is a lovely package. And tonight I am planning on opening one of the chocolate bars and having a cup of tea.
Potter terms what each item was . Bath salts = potions, balls of yarn & needles = Muggle artifacts, hand sewn purse = wand pouch. 
Everything was so nice. It was obvious that Daisy had selected each item with an eye to my wish list. On my list I had said I'd like to try the Lantern Moon Sox Sticks, but I knew they were too expensive for a swap. But I got them - Ebony, size 2.25! I also said I wanted to try out the 
Panda wool and bamboo sock yarn, and I got 4 skeins in a gorgeous blue/green mix, plus a pattern that looks marvelous, called Lupine Lace Socks from Fiber Trends. I got a fun Christmas card with a picture of a box of "fast growing moths" which is what Santa gives to naughty knitters. There was a nifty little knitters notebook with pen, a tin of ginger candies, bath salts, a can of spice tea, two bars of really nummy chocolate. All those items were on my wish list. The one thing I really did not expect to recieve is a tea pot. I collect tea pots. My spoiler didn't disappoint. She gave me a ceramic tea bag holder (like a spoon rest) in the shape of a teapot. It's adorable.
So I really did get everything I had wanted, and more than I expected. Thank you Daisy! It is a lovely package. And tonight I am planning on opening one of the chocolate bars and having a cup of tea.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Bad News
My brother in law was found in his home this morning, dead. It appears he had died several days ago. He and my sister have been estranged for the last two months, trying to reconcile but unable to reach any agreement. The cause of death is unknown, but may be self inflicted. My five year old niece doesn't know what is going on and my sister is overwelmed. Please pray for us.
Here is a picture of my sister, her husband and their daughter a couple years ago.
I am going now to take comfort in the lovely assortment of goodies my spoiler sent me. I think a cup of tea is just what I need right now. I am not able to properly post about my package now, but I will post tomorrow.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Handmade item finished!
I got my handmade item finished in time for the deadline on Friday. See? Here's my scroll.
yay! Now I have to wait for the witchy knitting needles to arrive by owl before my package is complete.
Friday, October 24, 2008
RavenClaw Quiz
Here's the next house quiz for Ravenclaw. I'm guessing on a couple of these:
What security question does Mr. Weasley ask Mrs. Weasley before he enters the Burrow? What is the answer? Mr Weasley asks what is his private name for her? Mollywobbles
What two names does Mrs. Cole call Dumbledore when she takes him to see Tom Riddle at the orphanage? Mr. Dumberton/Mr. Dunderbore
What is the name of Ginny's Pygmy Puff? Arnold
What three D's are needed for apparating? Destination, Determination, and Deliberation
What spell did Harry perform when he was attacked by Dementors? Patronus Charm
Who did an arrow salute at Dumbledore's funeral? the centaurs
What did Dumbledore set on fire to prove to Tom Riddle that he was a wizard? Tom's wardrobe
What Christmas present did Kreacher give Harry? a large number of maggots
What is on top of the Weasleys' Christmas tree? a golden garden gnome in a ballet costume
What was the most popular item at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes? Love potions
Why did Harry threaten to kick Ron off the Griffindor Quidditch team? His bad attitude about the other players
What happens if you break an Unbreakable Vow? You die
Who did Hermoine go to Slughorn's party with? Connor McLaggen
Who is Mrs. Weasley's favorite singer? Celestina Warbeck
Who are the only two people who know the full contents of the prophecy made about Harry and Lord Voldemort? Harry and Dumbledore
What security question does Mr. Weasley ask Mrs. Weasley before he enters the Burrow? What is the answer? Mr Weasley asks what is his private name for her? Mollywobbles
What two names does Mrs. Cole call Dumbledore when she takes him to see Tom Riddle at the orphanage? Mr. Dumberton/Mr. Dunderbore
What is the name of Ginny's Pygmy Puff? Arnold
What three D's are needed for apparating? Destination, Determination, and Deliberation
What spell did Harry perform when he was attacked by Dementors? Patronus Charm
Who did an arrow salute at Dumbledore's funeral? the centaurs
What did Dumbledore set on fire to prove to Tom Riddle that he was a wizard? Tom's wardrobe
What Christmas present did Kreacher give Harry? a large number of maggots
What is on top of the Weasleys' Christmas tree? a golden garden gnome in a ballet costume
What was the most popular item at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes? Love potions
Why did Harry threaten to kick Ron off the Griffindor Quidditch team? His bad attitude about the other players
What happens if you break an Unbreakable Vow? You die
Who did Hermoine go to Slughorn's party with? Connor McLaggen
Who is Mrs. Weasley's favorite singer? Celestina Warbeck
Who are the only two people who know the full contents of the prophecy made about Harry and Lord Voldemort? Harry and Dumbledore
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