Monday, November 29, 2010

my kit came!



I recieved my kit today from Emma Scrimgeour. She made me a very nice cowl with a cute pin on it. There is some nice purple self striping sock yarn, a pattern for ankle socks, stitch markers and a whole lot of great smelling coffee. Thanks Emma!

Saturday, November 6, 2010

final project coming together nicely

I have been getting together all the last little pieces of my kit together. The yarn I ordered is really nice, I may have to order some for myself after the holidays are over. I am working on the handmade object and I am really happy with the color choices I made. I should have that wrapped up this weekend then I can just focus on wrapping everything up and getting some treats crammed into the box as well.

Friday, October 29, 2010

evil is in the air

Things are starting to look very creepy around the neighborhood as everyone gets ready for halloween. I am doing one more trip into diagon alley for goodies for my spoiler then I should be all set.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

halfway there

I can't believe this term is already half over. Although I am really enjoying the theme of this swap and the way the swap is working out, I do miss quidditch. I doubt I would have time for it even if we were playing this term. I have been continuing to work late nights/early mornings at the ministry. I think I have finally decided on an alternate handmade item for Cassie's kit. I am still not sure about it,but time is a wasting, I am going to try and get over to my fav yarn shop in diagon alley this weekend so I can get started.
I got a. New owl that comes with me to the ministry which I hope will help me communicate for the rest of this term.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Home WORK!!!!

wow this week is hard! I think they shouldn't let the Ravenclaws assign the homework anymore! I haven't read this book as much as the others mostly because it is too dang sad. I am going to have to use my Slytherin skills to get the answers for some of these (i.e. cheat off someone else)



Why does Harry accuse Remus Lupin of being a coward?
He wants to leave Tonks who is pregnant at her parents to go off with Harry

Who is R.A.B.?
Sirus' brother

According to legend, what would a person become if he could assemble the Deathly Hallows?
a bad ass

What is Ariana Dumbledore rumored to be?
a squib

What is written on Harry’s parents’ gravestone?

Why does Krum want to fight Xenophilius Lovegood?
He is wearing the symbol of grindlewald

Why does Voldemort seek the Elder Wand?
he can't defeat Harry with his current wand and the elder wand is the strongest wand there is

Where did Dumbledore’s family live?
Godric's hallow

Whose eye does Harry see in his magic mirror shard?
aberforth dumbledor albus dumbledor's brother

What item does Harry steal from Gringotts?
Hufflepuff's cup

Where does Rita Skeeter get her information about Dumbledore?
Bathilda bagshot

What is inside the Snitch that Dumbledore leaves Harry?
The stone

Why does Dumbledore leave Ron a Deluminator?
so he can find his way back to his friends ( I never really understood this one)

Why has Hermione not read The Tales of Beedle the Bard?
she was muggle born

What is Dumbledore’s greatest regret?
death of his sister

Whose mail did Snape open?
sirus

What form does Snape’s Patronus take?
Doe

Why can the Sword of Gryffindor destroy H
orcruxes?
it was infused with baslik blood

What name is given to wizards who help Mudbloods?
blood traitors

How do Harry and his friends enter the Ministry of Magic?
polyjuice potion

Who made Harry’s wand?
olivander

Friday, October 1, 2010

word association

I am liking this weeks homework. After all the late hours I have been putting in at the Ministry, I can use a no brainer :)

1.Pumpkin- pie
2.Owl -hedwig
3.Leaf -blower
4.Weasley- wizard wheezes
5.Quaffle -sccccooooooooooooore!
6.Hallow- ween
7.Mad-scientist
8.Dragon-Durfle (Old D&D story)
9.Crystal-cave
10.Trees--robin hood
11.Hermione-hat
12.Hogwarts-homework
13.Burrow-home
14.Dobby-love
15.Horcrux-hunter
16.Ministry-of magic
17.Magic-8 ball
18.Sirius-satelite radio ( I just renewed my subscription )
19.Apple-pie
20.Juice-food shopping
21.Candle-white barn
22.Ghost-story
23.Snake-slytherin
24.Wand-alivans
25.Invisibility-cloak
26.Tent-Pennsic
27.Spell-book
28.Umbridge- toad
29.Dursely-uptight
30.Prophet-Pennsic Independent

Friday, September 17, 2010

be very very quiet...I am hunting for horcruxes..

I love the theme of this term at hogwarts. We are sending horcrux kits! I have so many fun ideas, and some rather creepy ones! I need to get some measurements from Cassandra and start working on the handmade item. It is very ambitious and I hope I can get it to turn out right. I am rather nervous after my last homemade item disaster (which I still have to finish the replacement for). So much to do, I think I need to see if I can get a time turner.