update for 8-7-08

here is the latest project update:

AngelaMarie-Andromedea Finch-Fletchley chevron scarf(scarfstroke) booga bag II(bagntotebackstoke) slytherin hip house scarf(wipwrestling) slytherin cabble and bobble hat(wipwrestling) basket weave preemie blanket(wipwrestling) Gumdropsocks(sockput) fawkes socks(sockput) Pomatomus(sockput) booga bag III(bagntotebackstroke) slytherin fingerless mittens(mittenmeadley)


astormorray-Calliope Candleworth Laney's Magic loop socks(babydressage)

b-girl Hphouse fair isle pouch(bagntotebackstroke)


BatOutof Hell-Miranda Moonstone mystery stole 3(wip wrestling) skin of the sea(wip wrestling) secret of the stole 3(balancebeads,laceweightlongjump,shwlrelay) Glendurgan(designersdiscus) Daisy Cardigan(wipswrestling)


Bexx The golden snitch(amigurumintoystoss)

bigbadpug-Eleanor Wigworthy Kaaes Hufflepuff Harriet Kerchief(Hatdash) Lina beanie(hatdash) handspun spiral rib beanie(hatdash) Foliage hat #2 pattern(hatdash) bigbadpugs amanda hat(hatdash) hufflepuff pride socks(colorworkcrosscountry) babysocks for baby jase(babydressage) babysocks for Bianca's baby(babydressage) fairisle beanie(colorworkcrosscountry)

biotechgrrl pomatomus(sockput)

bksreader-Wendelin Weasley sunshine yarn hp sock clubMay 2008(wipswrestling Luna's purple cardigan(sweatersprint)

brcctexas-Galetea burbage Harry Potter knee highs(sockput) very tall socks(sockput)

brineydeep4-Wihelmaina Everton Coachella (cowljump)


chloecat262-Emma Kettleburn Mens fingerless gloves(glovedecathlon) beverly's birthday socks(wipswrestling)


crookshanks fish blanket(wipswrestling) striped socks(sockput)

eliseknits gretel(hatdash)

fairisle hermione's beaded bag(fantasydecknitathalon)


fineskylark-Serafina Starfire cathedral mittens(designersdiscus) alpaca waves socks(wipswrestling) Rhiannon's Wisp(scarfstroke) Matilda Jane(wipswrestling)

forevertinking elephante(amigurumintoystoss)


foxyfiberchick-Emma Diggory Ravenclaw Fox(amigurumintoystoss) Ravenclaw anklesocks(sockput)

gryffinitter-Belladonna Boomslang faux Russian Shawl(wipswrestling) ooooh!!!shiny!(sweatersprint) lace socks(sockput) hogwarts socks 1(designersiscus) hogwarts socks 2(designersiscus)


harrypotterknits druidmittens(mittenmedley)


hjweasley-Eloise Johnson a hat for me for once(hatdash) Dress for Andrea's new baby(babydressage)

Jantine-Enna Kirts Mick's cabled pullover(wipswrestling)


Justjo-Ginerva Billywig Honeymoon socks(sockput)

Kaae-kaaelana Lassandra Allianda FrØ-frog socks (WIP Wrestling) Spring chocolate shawl(fantasydecknitathalon) Micheals ribbed cardigan (fanstasydecknitathalon)(giftknitspentathlon) felted knitting wand holder(fantasydecknitathalon) hufflepuff pride socks(fantasydecknitathalon,sockput) The monster book of Monsters (designerdiscus,fantasydecknitathalon) A new owl for HSKS6(fantasydecknitathalon) Norbert(fantasydecknitathalon) Protronus neckwarmer(fantasydecknitathalon) pygmy puff(fantasydecknitathalon,giftknitspentathlon) Aragog(fantasydecknitathalon,feltedfreestyle) Ravenclaw socks(wipswrestling)

Kermito-Felicia Pheonixfire Leafing socks(wipswrestling) Really brite socks(wipwrestling) monet socks(wipwrestling) Harry potter hoody(wipswrestling)

kims-Lavender Ackerly Little Slip #2 bag (WIPs Wrestling Princess Mitts(WIPwrestling) Hufflepuff Dream KAL4(wipwrestling) Best of show(babydressage,giftknitspentathlon scallops and beads bag(bagntotebackstroke, feltedfreestyle) Pirate hat(wipswrestling) coffe cup cozy(giftnkitspentathlon,homestuffhammerthrouw) too much AC(giftknitspentathlon,mittenmedley) lady detective hat(giftknitspentathlon,hatdash) frivol(giftkntispentathlon,hatdash) I owe C a cloche(feltedfreestyle,giftknitspentathlon,hatdash) Robin's egg blue(giftsknitspentathlon,hatdash) calorimetry(giftknitspentahlon,hatdash) turtle dishcloth(giftknitspentathlon,homestuffhammerthrow) paw cloth(giftkntispentathlon,homestuffhammerthrow) Winnie the pooh(giftknitsplentathlon,homestuffhammerthrow)

knitbot-Millicent Brocklehurst At last pullover(wipwrestling) New old blankey(afganmarathon)


knitterphd-Agatha Vablatsky Bag number 1(bagntotebackstroke) Bag number 2(bagntotebackstroke) bag number 3(bagntotebackstroke) bag number4(bagmtotebackstroke) bag number 5(bagntotebackstroke)

Knittingbec-Olive Bladvak February Lady(sweatersprint)

Knit-to-bond-Draco Firewalker Jakes socks(wipwrestling) August BD Socks(sockput) July BD socks

Knottieknitter-Lavender Diggory Dark mark illusion scarf(wipwrestling) White bamboo lace socks(wipswrestling)

ladymay-Ophelia Trelawney elf-ish hat (hatdash) Gator scarf(scarfstroke) Jyri Mountain scarf(scarfstroke) chuncky button hat(hatdash) berry baby hat(hatdash) Rowan toasty hat celtic swirl curl winter hat(hatdash)

lostarts Light blue wimple(cowljump,designerdicus) celtic sweater(wipswrestling)

lykkefanten such a slytherin sock(wipswrestling) Olympic vest(giftknitspentathlon,vestvault) Olympic socks club(designerdiscus,sockput)


Martee-Isindra Charveorr Logan's Weasley sweater(WIPwrestling) First socks(sockput) three wise men(amigurumintoystoss,holidayhandball) bell sleeve shrug(sweatersprint)

MissWartbooble-Professor Winifred Wartbobble doctor's bag(wipswrestling)

mortiana27-Ursula Longbottom bag of stitch witchery(wipwrestling) Rushing river socks(sockput) socks for little witches(sockput) sock blank swap socks(sockput) messenger(bagntotebackstroke,feltedfreestyle) Cables and Eyletesfor the HBP(hatdash)


Nabschan-Padma Cauldwell fawkes socks(sockput) BYOB(wipswrestling)

NeeNee hat3(cablesteeplechase,hatdash)

Neila-Wisteria Lovegood celtic braid socks(sockput) Cabled Baglet(bagntotebackstroke) Lucy bag(bagntotebackstroke, feltedfreestyle)

notafraid2knit Fall fancy tam(wipswrestling) warmestpurple passion(scarfstroke)

noteventherain saartje's bootees(babydressage)

omly-Matilda Edgecombe twisted flower sock(wip wrestling)

Ria72-Cassandra Ollivander hp house fair isle pouch bags(bagntotebackstroke) Fetching(mittnmedley) Sweater(sweatersprint)


RockyMoreno-Arabella Carmichael teamhogwarts(holidayhandball)

RodeoMom-Penelope of Flitwick vest(vestvault) socks(wipswrestling) felted vest (wipswrestling)

Ronnica-Rowena Bladvak felted tote(feltedfreestyle) christmas ornaments(holidayhandball)

Rubyintherough biker boy(wipswrestling) snuggly star(wipswrestling) dragonmitts(wipswrestling) Paul Bunyan's rope sweater(wipswrestling)

SheWhoKnits-Cassandra Puddlemere Ravelympics handspun(handspunheptathlon)

silmiriel Snitch socks(sockput)

SinKnitty-Ophelia Ballycastle Jane's for Sierra (wipwrestling) sirius black socks(sockput) dress 4 eli(babydressage) dress 4 siera(babydressage) Bellatrix socks(sockput) Odessa hat(hatdash) JJ Wizard socks(babydressage,sockput) hedwig in tofu(sockput) saartje's bootees(babydressage) Potter scarf(scarfstroke) jj boy hat(hatdash)

skeinbrainalison-Calliope Smythwyck summer of love bag(bagntotebackstroke) Perezoso Hat(hatdash) Dot felted bag(bagntotebackstroke) Koolhaas for hogwarts(hatdash) ravelympics headband(hatdash)

Smileynetta-Ragazza Magica Frances' blanket(wipwrestling) baby blanket(wipwrestling) Static granny square blanket(wipwrestling) switch-a-roo(shawlrelay,synchonizedflirtyskirts) GIR!(amigurumintoystoss) Torie's hat(hatdash) newsboy-ish cap(hatdash) Emily(hatdash) Daisy skirt(synchronizedflirtyskirts) darkmark scarf(scarfstroke) Aidyn's wizard hat(hatdash) calen's wizard hat(hatdash) shell vest(vestvault) torie's red hat(hatdash) torie's fiesta hat(hatdash)

Spinningmaid-Emma Wigworthy Vesty thing (wip wrestling)

stephie333 hermione's hat(hatdash)

stitchinsteph-Madam Ferula McGonagall


swapknitsy Ella Grace's BSJ(babydressage)

Sylvo MJ's xmas 2006 gloves(wipswrestling) FJ'spurple headband state fair of TX socks(wipswrestling) pears(holidayhandball) sockies(sockput)

tagesmom-Madam Ferula Finnigan 8'8'8'shawl(shawlrelay) moodyhaze(sockput) strickenby the olympics(sockput)

Terik-Queen Frysia the Fierce Twilight drawstring bag(giftknitspentathlon) Twilight drawstring bag(giftknitspentathlon)
Thechickwithstix-Lily of Flitwick hourglass jacket(wipwrestling) entrelac headband(wipswrestling) knotty gloves(glovedecathlon) Minugus socks (sockput) Amanda Hat(wipswrestling) Theloniuous socks(sockput) Rosalie gloves(glovedecathlon) golden gate park hoodie(wipswrestling) Mystery stole 3-swan lake(wipswrestling)


tkdknits Weasley sweater(wipswrestling)

ttknits-Minerva Kwikspell springforward(sockput) bellcurve(synchronizedflirtyskirts) Pablo green socks(sockput) cableforce(hatdash) Carnival Ankle sock(sockput) 5600yds 100% merino superwash(handdyehurdles)


tweedy masters knitting program(wipswrestling)

wahinewithsticks the wool cardi(sweatersprint)

Wychwoodlady-Lizzie Wychwood Twilight bag (bagntotebackstroke)
Yarnjourney mermaid shawl(laceweightlongjump,shawlrelay)

Yarnmaiden honeyduke's gloves(glovedecathlon)

Zomqcathy-Lucretia Plunkett Fred and George Socks(sockput) rainbow ripple socks(sockput) slytherin snake socks (sockput) green shruggy vest(vestvault)


zanahoria12 Swallowtailshawl(laceweightlongjump,shawlrelay)

My swap kit from Eleanor

Finally here are the pictures from my fabulous package from Eleanor Wigworthy. I was really spoiled, I have to say! Most of it has been put in use right away (the bookmark went right into my copy of "Twilight" and the glow in the dark stickers are on Grompton's fish tank). This swap was really great and Eleanor really did an outstanding job spoiling me. Thank you thank you, thank you!

Team Hogwarts participants and projects

Events and projects
Ravthletes
Spinningmaid-Emma Wigworthy Vesty thing (wip wrestling)

Knittingbec-Olive Bladvak February Lady(sweatersprint)

Thechickwithstix-Lily of Flitwick hourglass jacket(wipwrestling) entrelac headband(wipswrestling) knotty gloves(glovedecathlon) Minugus socks (sockput) Amanda Hat(wipswrestling) Theloniuous socks(sockput) Rosalie gloves(glovedecathlon)


Neila-Wisteria Lovegood celtic braid socks(sockput) Cabled Baglet(bagntotebackstroke) Lucy bag(bagntotebackstroke, feltedfreestyle)

AngelaMarie-Andromedea Finch-Fletchley chevron scarf(scarfstroke) booga bag II(bagntotebackstoke) slytherin hip house scarf(wipwrestling) slytherin cabble and bobble hat(wipwrestling) basket weave preemie blanket(wipwrestling) Gumdropsocks(sockput) fawkes socks(sockput) Pomatomus(sockput) booga bag III(bagntotebackstroke)

Wychwoodlady-Lizzie Wychwood Twilight bag (bagntotebackstroke)
kims-Lavender Ackerly Little Slip #2 bag (WIPs Wrestling Princess Mitts(WIPwrestling) Hufflepuff Dream KAL4(wipwrestling) Best of show(babydressage,giftknitspentathlon scallops and beads bag(bagntotebackstroke, feltedfreestyle) Pirate hat(wipswrestling) coffe cup cozy(giftnkitspentathlon,homestuffhammerthrouw) too much AC(giftknitspentathlon,mittenmedley)


Kaae-kaaelana Lassandra Allianda FrØ-frog socks (WIP Wrestling) Spring chocolate shawl(fantasydecknitathalon) Micheals ribbed cardigan (fanstasydecknitathalon)(giftknitspentathlon) felted knitting wand holder(fantasydecknitathalon) hufflepuff pride socks(fantasydecknitathalon,sockput) The monster book of Monsters (designerdiscus,fantasydecknitathalon) A new owl for HSKS6(fantasydecknitathalon) Norbert(fantasydecknitathalon) Protronus neckwarmer(fantasydecknitathalon) pygmy puff(fantasydecknitathalon,giftknitspentathlon) Aragog(fantasydecknitathalon,feltedfreestyle) Ravenclaw socks(wipswrestling)


ttknits-Minerva Kwikspell springforward(sockput) bellcurve(synchronizedflirtyskirts) Pablo green socks(sockput) cableforce(hatdash)

Knottieknitter-Lavender Diggory Dark mark illusion scarf(wipwrestling) White bamboo lace socks(wipswrestling)

Ronnica-Rowena Bladvak felted tote(feltedfreestyle) christmas ornaments(holidayhandball)

fineskylark-Serafina Starfire cathedral mittens(designersdiscus) alpaca waves socks(wipswrestling) Rhiannon's Wisp(scarfstroke)

Zomqcathy-Lucretia Plunkett Fred and George Socks(sockput) rainbow ripple socks(sockput) slytherin snake socks (sockput) green shruggy vest(vestvault)

astormorray-Calliope Candleworth Laney's Magic loop socks(babydressage)

knitbot-Millicent Brocklehurst At last pullover(wipwrestling)
mortiana27-Ursula Longbottom bag of stitch witchery(wipwrestling) Rushing river socks(sockput) socks for little witches(sockput) sock blank swap socks(sockput) messenger(bagntotebackstroke,feltedfreestyle) Cables and Eyletesfor the HBP(hatdash)

bigbadpug-Eleanor Wigworthy Kaaes Hufflepuff Harriet Kerchief(Hatdash) Lina beanie(hatdash) handspun spiral rib beanie(hatdash) Foliage hat #2 pattern(hatdash) bigbadpugs amanda hat(hatdash) hufflepuff pride socks(colorworkcrosscountry)

chloecat262-Emma Kettleburn Mens fingerless gloves(glovedecathlon)

skeinbrainalison-Calliope Smythwyck summer of love bag(bagntotebackstroke) Perezoso Hat(hatdash) Dot felted bag(bagntotebackstroke)

omly-Matilda Edgecombe twisted flower sock(wip wrestling)
brcctexas-Galetea burbage Harry Potter knee highs(sockput) very tall socks(sockput)

gryffinitter-Belladonna Boomslang

foxyfiberchick-Emma Diggory Ravenclaw Fox(amigurumintoystoss) Ravenclaw anklesocks(sockput)

ladymay-Ophelia Trelawney elf-ish hat (hatdash) Gator scarf(scarfstroke) Jyri Mountain scarf(scarfstroke) chuncky button hat(hatdash) berry baby hat(hatdash)

MissWartbooble-Professor Winifred Wartbobble doctor's bag(wipswrestling)


stitchinsteph-Madam Ferula McGonagall

Ria72-Cassandra Ollivander hp house fair isle pouch bags(bagntotebackstroke) Fetching(mittnmedley) Sweater(sweatersprint)

SheWhoKnits-Cassandra Puddlemere Ravelympics handspun(handspunheptathlon)

Knit-to-bond-Draco Firewalker Jakes socks(wipwrestling) August BD Socks(sockput)

Nabschan-Padma Cauldwell fawkes socks(sockput)

SinKnitty-Ophelia Ballycastle Jane's for Sierra (wipwrestling) sirius black socks(sockput) dress 4 eli(babydressage) dress 4 siera(babydressage) Bellatrix socks(sockput) Odessa hat(hatdash) JJ Wizard socks(babydressage,sockput) hedwig in tofu(sockput) saartje's bootees(babydressage) Potter scarf(scarfstroke) jj boy hat(hatdash)


Jantine-Enna Kirts Mick's cabled pullover(wipswrestling)

tagesmom-Madam Ferula Finnigan 8'8'8'shawl(shawlrelay) moodyhaze(sockput)


lostarts Light blue wimple(cowljump,designerdicus)

knitterphd-Agatha Vablatsky Bag number 4(bagntotebackstroke) Bag number 1(bagntotebackstroke) bag number 3(bagntotebackstroke)Bag number 2(bagntotebackstroke)

RockyMoreno teamhogwarts(holidayhandball)

brineydeep4-Wihelmaina Everton Coachella (cowljump)


Terik-Queen Frysia the Fierce Twilight drawstring bag(giftknitspentathlon) Twilight drawstring bag(giftknitspentathlon)


Justjo-Ginerva Billywig Honeymoon socks(sockput)

BatOutof Hell-Miranda Moonstone mystery stole 3(wip wrestling) skin of the sea(wip wrestling) secret of the stole 3(balancebeads,laceweightlongjump,shwlrelay) Glendurgan(designersdiscus)



bksreader-luna lovegood sunshine yarn hp sock clubMay 2008(wipswrestling Luna's purple cardigan(sweatersprint)


swapknitsy Ella Grace's BSJ(babydressage)


Smileynetta Frances' blanket(wipwrestling) baby blanket(wipwrestling) Static granny square blanket(wipwrestling) switch-a-roo(shawlrelay,synchonizedflirtyskirts) GIR!(amigurumintoystoss) Torie's hat(hatdash) newsboy-ish cap(hatdash) Emily(hatdash) Daisy skirt(synchronizedflirtyskirts) darkmark scarf(scarfstroke) Aidyn's wizard hat(hatdash) calen's wizard hat(hatdash) shell vest(vestvault)



Martee-pet phoenixfire Logan's Weasley sweater(WIPwrestling) First socks(sockput)


Kermito Leafing socks(wipswrestling) Really brite socks(wipwrestling) monet socks(wipwrestling) Harry potter hoody(wipswrestling)


silmiriel Snitch socks(sockput)


Bexx The golden snitch(amigurumintoystoss)

Quidditch ~ Round Three

1. When Hagrid returns to Hogwarts after being sent to see the giants with Madame Maxime, Professor Umbridge questions him on his late return to school. She suspects that Hagrid had been to the mountains, but where does he tell her he has been?
d. South of France

2. Professor Umbridge comes to Hagrid's Hut and searches his cabin one evening (as she believes Harry, Ron and Hermione are there visiting him at night when they are not supposed to). When she walks past the place where Harry, Ron and Hermione are hiding under the Invisibility Cloak, Harry holds his breath. True or false?
b. False

3. A stately-looking witch in an emerald green shawl is one of the members of the Advance Guard who rescues Harry from Privet Drive. What is her name?
a. Emmeline Vance


4. What is the name of the witch who was killed two weeks after the photo of the original Order of the Phoenix was taken?
b. Marlene McKinnon


5. Which two fifth year Ravenclaw students does Dumbledore choose to be prefects?
d. Anthony Goldstein and Padma Patil

6. Which house was Rose Zeller sorted into?
d. Hufflepuff

7. What is the color of Murtlap's essence?
c. Yellow

8. Name the Ravenclaw girl who became prefect in Harry's fifth year.
b. Padma Patil


9. According to a healer's portrait at St. Mungo's hospital, which disease was Ron suffering from?
d. Spattergroit


10. Which book did Harry give Hermione for Christmas?
a. "New Theory of Numberology"



Picture Scavenger Hunt
Padma Patil
Hannah Abott
Percy
Dumbledore's Army
Cedric Diggory
(Extra 5 pts - What movie will Robert Patterson star in this December?)Twilight

My Kit for Daisy

Here are the pictures of the kit I sent to my Slytherin partner Daisy. I had a really fun time makeing the kit. I had the theme "Everything you need for a second term at Hogwarts" contents included
Yarn and knitting needles for Transfiguration
Sensantional knitted socks a.k.a. the standard book of spells grade 2
stitch markers for charms class
snake pendant as a defense against the dark arts amulet
milky way bars for those long nights in the astronomy tower
hand scrub and hand lotion-poitions of course
not pictured is a sprig of Heather for Herbology.
A hand sewn and quilted project bag with lots of pockets!!!
I painted the boxes and the snake and decoupaged the hogwarts crest on the trunk

On Holiday

Grompton and I decided to take a little vacation over to the Keys to visit our Wizarding family. I sent out my package before I left and I was so happy to see that my owl arrived safely and Daisy liked her package. Whew! I am glad that is over with. I will have to see if I will be able to do the next term. It has been so hard this term. I feel like I have missed out on too much of the fun! I can hardly bear to think of not attending Hogwarts though. Maybe in the fall things will ease up with Grompton in full time wizarding elementary school.

The kit is complete

I just need to finish wrapping up a few things and pack it up tight for our owl. I am going away next week and everyone knows that American Owls don't fly on July 4th so my dear husband will be sending our owl out to Daisy next week. I can not wait for her to get it. I really hope she likes it. I spent more than I initially budgeted for on the sock yarn, but in my opinion it is totally worth it. Most of the contents of the kit were either hand made or painted by me. I had so much fun doing it, but I am also glad to be finished.

workin' hard

Well I got a lot done on my bag for my spoilee, but because I added a lot more things to her kit, it is almost like I made no progress :) I need to stay out of hogsmead otherwise I will have to send her package with 2 owls! Lots else going on but no time to post, maybe later.

Quidditch round 2

1. At the beginning of the year feast, who is the only person who rudely interrupts Dumbledore during his speech?
b.Professor Umbridge

2. Off what street is the alley where Harry first met Sirius?
c. Magnolia Crescent


3. Tonks’ mother had two sisters, both pure-bloods, and both left on the Black Family Tree. What are their names?
c. Narcissa and Bellatrix


4. What spell are the students studying in McGonalgall’s class when Umbrdige is doing her inspection?
d. The Vanishing Spell


5. Who comes to warn Harry and the rest of Dumbledore’s Army that Umbridge and her group of followers are coming to break up their meeting?
Dobby


6. Who are the members of the Order that met Harry Potter in the Dursely’s house during the summer before his fifth year?
c. Alastor Moody, Nymphadora Tonks, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Elphias Doge, Dedalus Diggle, Remus Lupin, Emmeline Vance, Sturgis Podmore, Hestia Jones


7. Moody used the Disillusionment Charm on Harry.
a. Yes



8. Which of these Death Eaters is Sirius related to?
d. All of these


9. At what age did Sirius leave his home?
16


10. How many of the original Order members were killed (don’t include those who disappeared)?
b. 8





Kingsley Shacklebolt

Bellatrix Lestrange

Nymphadora Tonks

Remus Lupin

Package

My package is coming along nicely. I placed several orders at hogsmead last weekend and recieved them via owl this week. I have decided to make my kit everything a 1st year student needs. Still have to make the bag and I have an idea for stitch markers, I have started collecting extras, always my favorite part of the kit. I really hope Daisy will like it.

my Patronus

I am embarrassed to say that I haven't had to produce a patronus since I was in Hogwarts the first time around! Lucky for me I haven't ever run into a dementor. I had always had difficulty with the spell but after lots of hard work, in my younger days, I was able to produce a brilliant bald eagle! As expected it was just as difficult to produce one again, especially after such a long time! First finding a truly happy memory was very hard. I tried to use the day Grompton was born, but although I was extremely happy, I was also anxious, tired, and in a lot of pain! So I went back further in my memory and decided on my wedding day. As far as I am concerned it was my only truly "perfect" day. So I concentrated on that memory and yelled out "expecto Patronus" imagine my surprise when instead of a bald eagle, a fox emerged from the end of my wand! I guess my love of my husband has changed my patronus! I am so glad this assignment was given to us, otherwise I might have never known!!

My plans are all coming together!!!!!

OK my sock yarn quest, much like the strawberry plants in the garden, has born fruit!!! I have on the way to me some lovely slytherin colors (more or less) sock yarn that I really hope will not be itchy to my partner! I also orderd needles and the patterns. I have the fabric I need, now I have to sew. I haven't gotten a good idea about stitch markers yet. Hmmmmm...maybe I need to go up to the tower and see Proff. Trelawney and see if she can see what I will send my parnter and if she will like it. She is ever so helpful in that area (especially if you bring her a bottle of cooking sherrie). I am busy, busy busy with school work and starting my muggle business. Actually I just put grompton to bed and was on the way down to my laboratory to finishe up some muggle stitch markers. Maybe the idea for my partner will come through divine inspiration? Nah, better hit the library!!!!

Catching up

OK I know my homework is overdue and it is too late for the contest, but I will not rest till I get caught up.

The cyrptogram reveals the sentance:
Can you keep a secret? The headquarters for the order of the phoenix is at no. 12 grimmauld place.

(of course now everyone knows where it is!)

Also my brief bio:

I am an adult witch who graduated from Hogwarts in her youth, but is attending again to gain an advanced degree in potions and medieval muggle studies. I was employed and the US Ministry of Magic in Potions research and development, but my assignement has run its course. I am now trying to use my magicical craft abilities to cater to the muggle population. Having studied how difficult it is for the muggles to do things like knit and sew without magic, I feel it my duty to help them out! I am married to a wonderful wizard named Rudolphus who is currently working on assignment at the Ministry in the UK to help restore the landscape destroyed during the past few years by He who must not be named and his groupies. I have a son, Grompton who attends Hogwarts pre-school. We are all active in dueling and I really enjoy knitting with my pal Molly.

Qudditch round 1

1. Which of Arabella Figg's cats ran out from under the car?
Mr. Tibbles

2. Which of the following is NOT one of Albus Dumbledore's middle names?
Ignatius

3. Which educational decree introduced a High Inquisitor to Hogwarts?
23

4. Apart from Harry, Ron and Hermione, who was the first person to enter the Hog's Head that showed an interest in Harry's Defence Against the Dark Arts classes?
Neville Longbottom

5. In the first Quidditch match of the year which player attempted to score first? Angelina Johnson

6. What kind of bush does Harry hide behind to listen to the news?
A hydrangea bush

7. Why is Mundungus Fletcher disguised as a woman when he witnesses the DA (Dumbledore's Army) meeting in the Hog's Head pub?
He was banned from the Hog’s Head pub 20 years ago.

8. When Harry and Cho go on their first date to Madam Puddifoot's in Hogsmeade, what is it decorated with for Valentine's Day?
Golden cherubs and red confetti

9. How old is Sturgis Podmore and where does he live?
38 and number 2 Laburnum Gardens Clapham

10. What did Fred and George Weasley do to Montague?
Forced him head-first into a Vanishing Cabinet on the first floor.




Fred and George Weasley (Together)
Hog’s Head Pub
Sirius Black
Mr. Weasley & Harry (Together)
Draco Malfoy

I am here!

OK, I really still am at Hogwarts I swear, I have just spent so much time in the library. I wanted to do a quick post so the other Ravenclaws don't think I am not posting. I PROMISE to get my homework from last week and this week done this weekend!!!

New term

Yikes,
It is the first week of term and I am already behind. Since my assignment at the Ministry of Magic ended I have tried to figure out how to make a living. I have decided to try and start up my own shop. Mostly selling to muggles making knitting bags and needle cases etc. It is kind of an extention of my muggle studies training from last term. I am so happy that we are having free contact between the spoiler and spoilees. It should help me really spoil my student. She is in Slytherin and I am super excited to be doing things in the Slytherin colors!I am hoping over the weekend I will get caught up with all my Hogwarts business including our first Ravenclaw assignment of posting a bio. This term is going to be fast paced I can tell!

I am officially spoiled!!!

I got home today after running a million errands to find a damp, and slightly disgruntled owl named Ulrich on my front doorstep with a fantastic package from Lily Durmstrang. She is just so wonderful, this kit is absolutely spectacular. There is just so much to describe(and I am pretty tired) so I will let the pictures do the describing. I just want to say one more thing about Lily, I am so grateful that she would send me such a fantstic,thoughtful and beautiful package when she was not my assigned spoiler. She had to send another package out to someone else and I am ever so grateful for her generosity for also volunteering to spoil me. All I can say is mission accomplished. I just stopped raining only an hour ago, so Ulrich will be back on his way. He had a good nap and my owl Amelia was gracious enough to share some of her food (at least she didn't try and grab it out of his beak). There are more pictures on my Flickr account here are the highlights.

Feels like spring!

Well my top secret Ministry assignment it finally finished and I have enjoyed a nice few days not having it hanging over my head. I have really enjoyed looking at the other muggle studies knitting swap packages that everyoen has sent. I have gotten some really good ideas for next term. I am so happy our swap will not be a secret swap this time around, I think it will be much better for communication sake. We have a little bit of a break from studies now, registration for next sememster starts on May 1st for new students and April 30th for returning students. I am trying to get some of my unfinished projects done before the start of next term. I have learned some valuable lessons from this term, like start the bag right away, while still lots of time. The sememster gets hectic really quick with house meetings, and Quidditch and homework. I feel very fortunate to be in Ravenclaw house. The ladies there are all so awesome, and we had so much fun on our own. I loved the newsletter that Minee put out, and Neila came up with some really fun homework assignments. I hope I get a swap partner from a different house this swap. As much as I love Gryffendors, I would love to make a bag for a different house. There is a bag design contest, and I might actually enter if I can think of something unique. I LOVE to make bags. Well got to go do some spring cleaning.

ooops

Sorry haven't posted in a while. I have been very busy on a top secret project for the Ministry of Magic. I was surprised that I got the call from them, but happy for the work. I have been deciding on if I should take a sememster off from Hogwarts. I had a really good time but it was a lot of work and it has all gotten kind of confusing at the end. I haven't heard from the person assigned to spoil me since the very begining of the swap. She didn't give her blog address so I don't know what is going on. I know that a few students have had to leave this term due to family issues, I hope that is not the case. I am glad I have been able to get to know the person I was spoiling. I could see how not having a secret swap would be really fun. Oh well. I am hoping an owl comes my way next week. I am really tired of stalking the muggle postman for ministry information as it is so secret they don't want to use owls! I am one tired Diggory! Off to bed! Emma

whew!!

My spoilee got her package and she seems very happy with it. I am so relieved. As always I was stressed that everything that I did wasn't good enough, but I am glad she was happy. She also likes to study medieval muggles so I tried to get her things that would help her out. I still have not recieved an owl from my swap partner and I just can't imagine what surprises will be inside for me. I was so focused on spoiling my partner that I haven't given my package much thought, but now as the end of term is only a week away, I can't help watching the skys for an owl.

End of the term is Nigh!!!

I can't believe it is almost the end of term! I just finished my Muggle Studies independant study project on the fiber processing of medieval muggles. How did they do it without magic? I am still stumped, all that knitting and spinning takes sooooo long the muggle way. I hope I get a good grade, we will see when my owl returns from delivering the package.
Gryffendors won the house cup this term. It isn't surprising that they are so good at quidditch, but I never expected them to sweep all three games. I bet they are still partying over in Gryffendor tower. And well they should, they played so well. The rest of us Ravenclaws are busy studying for end of term exams, and even though we are all really stressed out about it, we are secretly loving it. What could be better than sitting in a comfy chair in the common room next to a warm fire, studying! Not that I have had time for such luxury. Grompton has been on spring break this week and I can't wait till he goes back to school, I am exhausted. Hope everyone has a happy easter!!Emma

Quidditch ~ Round Three

Picture Scavenger Hunt
Karkaroff
A Basilisk
Mundungus Fletcher
Amos Diggory
Snape

1. When Rita Skeeter prints a bad articles about Hagrid in the Daily Prophet, which Professor teaches Hagrid's Care of Magical Creatures class while he is away?c. Professor Grubbly-Plank

2. What was the article Rita Skeeter wrote about Hagrid called?

c. Dumbledore's Giant Mistake

3. When the school champions were being chosen from the Goblet of Fire, whose name cam out first?

b. Viktor Krum

4. What is the spell Ludo bagman says to magically magnify his voice when he commentates?

a. Sonorus

5. What kind of dragon did Cedirc have to face in the first task?

c. A Welsh Green

6. Who raised the trophy after winning the world cup?

b. Troy and Quigley

7. How many bedrooms did Mundungus Fletcher claim to have?

d. 12

8. For what did Moody mistake his birthday gif of a carriage clock?

b. A basilisk egg

9. What did Mr. Ollivander produce for the end of Cedric's wand?

d. Silver smoke rings

10. The dark mark is on Snape's left arm

a. Yes

Raven claw Quiz #5

create spells to do the following:
1. Do my homework for me.
fillus parchmentium
2. Tidy up my bedroom.
removeo messius
3. Make a delicious chocolate cake.
deliciousococofectionary
4. Make my professor stay in bed today.
bedstickium(or use spell number 3 and stick a skiving snackbox in it)
5. I would like breakfast in bed, please.
Nombrelazio
6. Stick all my Quidditch opponents' feet to the floor.
movietheateriusfloorio
7. Give everyone the giggles.
Elmolio
8. Dye some yarn in my favorite color.
Woolus Paasdyeum
9. Unravel the mess I've made with my yarn.
Froggius totalis
10. Knit my Prefect the perfect bag!
Bagusfornelia

This was fun once I realized we had to invent the spells and not research them in the History of Magic by JK Rowling.

trying to catch my breath

Wow am I behind on homework!! I have to get my quiz finished by tomorrow for Ravenclaw and I still haven't even started on my essay on Fleur. I have been putting my nose to the grindstone trying to finish my muggle studdies project (my swap kit). I got the bag finished, it is drying as we speak, but I am still on the fence about needle felting the Gryffindor crest on it. I don't want it to overwhelm the bag. I will have to work on it when it is fully dry. The embroidery for the stitch marker holder is almost done, and I have one more sewing thing for the bag, then I will take a trip to the closeset thing to hogsmeade we have here in the states to see if I can't pick up a few little trinkets to add to the box. Today is supposed to be my last day on assignment here at the ministry, and while it will give me more time to attend to my studies, I can't help but feel nervous about the lack of availible work and the lack of galleons coming in. Oh well. Hopefully this weekend I will be able to start packing up a very special package for my spoilee!

Ravenclaw Quiz #4

1. What colorless and odorless potion forces the drinker to tell the truth?
Veritis serum
2. If the spell to Apparate goes wrong and leaves half of you behind, you have been what?
Splinched
3. Who wrote the Standard Books of Spells Grades 1 and 2?
Miranda Goshawk
4. What is it called when brother wands meet
Priori incantatum
5. Name the charm used by Ludo at the World Cup to amplify his voice.
Sonorus
6. For what is the charm Aparecium used?
It allows the caster to read invisible ink, and possibly can be used to have other invisible things reveal itself
7. What charm requires the use of a Secret-Keeper?
Fidelius charm
8. What color should the Strengthening Potion be?
Purple
9. What plants are used in preparing a confusing potion?
Sneezewart, scurvy-grass, loveage
10. What condition is cured by Glumbumble?
Hysteria
11. What poton makes a werewolf safe so he can keep his mind when he transforms, and what substance makes it useless?
Wolfsbane potion. Sugar makes it useless
12. When does Fluxwood, an ingredient used in making Polyjuice Potion, have to be picked?
At the full moon
13. What color should a Shrinking Solution be?
Green
14. What potion is made from asphodel and wormwood?
Draught of living death
15. For what are Jobberknoll feathers used?
Truth serums and memory potions

Quidditch ~ Round Two

1. With whom does Ginny go to the Yule Ball?
a. Neville

2. When Harry arrives at the Burrow and Mrs. Weasley makes them all dinner the night before they leave for the Quidditch World Cup, what does her wand turn into?
a. rubber mouse

3. Since some of the sixth-year girls didn't have any quills on them, what did they think Krum might sign their hats in?
c. lipstick

4. How old does the Quick Quotes Quill say that Rita Skeeter is?

a. 43

5. What color cloak is wormtail wearing in the Riddle house?

b. Black

6. What color is "Mad Eye" Moody's magical eye?

d. Blue

7. What color are the robes that Rita Skeeter was wearing when Harry meets her at the Weighing of the Wands ceremony?

b. Magenta

8. What does Sirius Black tell Harry, Ron and Hermione to call him when speaking around anyone else?

b. Snuffles

9. Which team beat Wales, disqualifying them from competing for the Quidditch World Cup?

c. Uganda

10. What does Madame Maxime say is the only thing her steeds will drink?
c. single-malt whiskey

Picture Hunt

Goblet of Fire

Madam Maxime

Dragon from first challenge

Viktor Krum

Madam Pomfrey

GO RAVENCLAW!!!!