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![]() Welcome to ![]() Common rooms: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Activity: Hitori Participation Points: Participation Only- 10pts/5kts, +5 points if you own a subscription to the Daily Prophet Deadline: Saturday, November 29th, 11:59pm UTC Details: Solve the hitori puzzle behind the cut. Since you may be unfamiliar with how to solve one of these puzzles, it's an easy one. Here are the instructions: 1. Eliminate numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or column. 2. Eliminate numbers by marking them off (red/black X or however you want to do it). 3. You are not allowed to have two eliminated numbers touching horizontally or vertically. 4. Regular (un-eliminated) squares must not be isolated from the rest of the board. For more information and to try some puzzles, go here. Submit your entries here! Results! Activity: Traffic Report Participation Points: Participation Only- 10pts/5kts, +5 points if you own a subscription to the Daily Prophet House Totals: Gryffindor: 0 Hufflepuff: 30 Ravenclaw: 15 Slytherin: 15 ![]() By ► Sugarquill is hosting a Holiday Gift Exchange! ► Hogwarts Icons is hosting a Fanmix Exchange ► The ![]() ► October Points, Knuts, & Activity were posted. Holy cow, Badgers! ► October's Hogwarts Icons Roundup was posted with shinies for top earners and diverse makers in the month. Go check it out and leave love for all your fellow graphic makers! ► The Daily Prophet is hiring! As of press time, we're still looking for a Clubs Correspondent, Member of the Month columnist, and a Writing Spotlight columnist. You'll need to be able to write an article twice a month (once a month for MOTM), and you'll get paid in points and knuts (and bonus points if you do both articles that month) for your house! More details at the post. ► Appeals is hiring! ![]() ► Megan/ ► Yaakov/ ► Emma/ ► Anie/ |
![]() Apply to be a: Registered Animagus HP Character Writing Communities: ![]() Icon Making Communities: ![]() ![]() Sponsored Shops ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Attention Shop Owners! Would you like to see your banner here? Then come over to this post to find out how! ![]() Dear Dumbledore, What do you suggest adding to the perfect cup of hot cocoa? Sincerely, Whipped Cream Mustache Dear Whipped Cream Mustache, If a cup of hot cocoa is already perfect, why add to it? Yours, Albus Hi Professor Dumbledore, I'm trying to do my Christmas shopping early this year and not wait until the last minute, but I am having trouble with some people I want to gift. For instance, I would like to get the house elves a token of appreciation, but since they don't seem to want socks, I'm not sure what else they do like. Do you have any ideas? Signed, Stuck in a no-present-ideas zone Dear No-present-ideas, I have heard they are rather fond of Butterbeer, but I would caution you to give them only small doses. Yours, Albus Dear Dumbledore, Does your rubber duckie make bath time lots of fun? Sincerely, Ernie Dear Ernie, Yes, it's definitely the one I'm awfully fond of. Yours, Albus Dear Dumbledore, I miss my puppy! Over the summer, my family got a new little puppy and I can't seem to concetrate on getting back into school work. Why can't we bring dogs to Hogwarts?!! Throw me a Bone in Hufflepuff Dear Throw me a Bone, I'm so sorry about you missing your new pet, but unfortunately, puppies are not naturally magical and Mr. Filch does have a no-puppy clause in his contract that we must honor. Perhaps with the next caretaker. Yours, Albus Write to Dumbles You can write to your headmaster here; Dumbledore will try to respond to all letters, but there may be some delay before he gets to yours. All letters dealt with in strictest confidence. |
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![]() By ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() By Time for another edition of Writing With Hogwartsishome! In other words, what sort of fan fiction writing is going on right now at ![]() ![]() For those of you who caught it, sign-ups closed this weekend for the Term XXX Sugarquill Winter (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) Holiday Gift Exchange. If you made the sign up, be on the lookout today, Monday, for your assignment! You'll have until Sunday, December 14 to write and submit, then we get to see all the lovelies around Sunday, December 22. The current Writers' Block activity has a prompt of Makeover. You have until 19 November, 11:59pm UTC to submit a story. Remember, for Writers' Block, you only have to write between 100 and 500 words! So easy, so give it a try. Results for Elation will be posted soon so watch for those. Also for November, the Fic/Art Bingo post has been made. There are new cards — and a new theme — so be sure and check out the BINGO: Characters Edition. There are specific characters and generalized characters and a lot to choose from. AND Alice/ As far as writing goes, there were a few stories posted. Sam/ There were quite a few short stories written, like Once Upon A Halloween Past by Kristine/ Avi/ If you have a moment, be sure and click on any of the links or just go directly to ![]() ![]() We would love to see some more writing at ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() By I hope that you all had a good Halloween! Let's get this show on the road and see what's been happening at ![]() And now for some graphics, let's turn our attention to ![]() ![]() ![]() Stop by Bei's post to leave her some comments. Hufflepuff's Kat/ ![]() ![]() Stop by Kat's post to see the rest of the graphics. Slytherin's Tiffany/ ![]() ![]() ![]() Check out the rest of the banners over here. Over at ![]() A Whole New World Finishing Level: Any Specific Art Challenge #67 Can You Feel the Love Tonight Medium: Digital Finishing Level: Any Slytherin's Alice/ ![]() Stop by Alice's post to see the rest of her art. It seems that drawing with pencils is trending at ![]() ![]() Stop by Bei's post to leave some comments. That's it for this edition of the Daily Prophet. If you want more art and graphics, do stop by our lovely communities. Keep on being creative and making beautiful work, and you might find yourself in the spotlight in our next edition! ![]() ![]() By For those who have been in need of bonus items — Diagon Alley is stocked once more! Go forth to the shops! (Perhaps it's even time to start holiday shopping?) However, if you want something from Flourish and Blotts, you should head to this post to order for the time being. There are results out for numerous clubs; if you want to see all of them, go look through the results tag. If you'd like to see just a few: Wizarding Wear's latest SYTYCOAFL is out; congrats to Slytherin for first place, and go listen to some new music at the participation post! Sorters Anon's All A Board is out; congrats to Hufflepuff! There were so many beautiful boards. Owl Post Secret brings us another Hufflepuff win for Guilty Pleasures, a reverse scattergories game. Congrats to all! There's a goodly bit of stuff ending before our next issue: Healers' Associations wants you to create a sick kit, comprised of a mood board with things that make you feel better when you're sick. If you haven't already gotten sick yet this season, it's time to prepare! (And maybe actually go buy that ginger ale and Tylenol when you next go out....) Bored of the topics on your essays? Potions Club wants you to write a 100-word drabble on your assigned potion. We're bored with our essays... and we're also kind of tired of having such horrible DADA professors all the time. DADA is therefore taking feedback on what you would teach if you were the DADA professor. Hopefully club feedback will improve our educations in the future! Muggle Cultural Society would like to move us away from concentrated schoolwork; instead, they'd like to get a TV debate going! There is, of course, a lot more going on; go check out the rest at the weekly roundup post, or go look in the current tag. ![]() By You might be overjoyed to learn that we’re back on the Darkside this week. Or perhaps you’re frightened. If you’re frightened, I have good news for you: only two more editions of this series before we move on to lighter topics! Fear not though, lovers of the darkside. We will revel in the darkside for another two editions of the Daily Prophet. So, without further ado... Opposite Attract, or Do They?
Until next time! All material references Darkside Zodiac by Stella Hyde Blah Blah, Disclaimer. Column contents intended in good fun only. Author means no offense~ ♥ ![]() ![]() By Animagus appears to be very busy but still running smoothly this month! Just a few items of business to take care of: +There will now be social posts to discuss animals and animagus. These look like tons of fun, so don't miss out. The first is a great place to talk about your favorite Stuffed Animals + Results are in for Eye of the Tiger. Great job Hufflepuff! +Congrats to Kristine/ The voting for the November batch is up! Get those votes in by November 28th at 11pm UTC Octorber saw three new Animagi, so welcome to: Johanna/ Jenna/ Shannon/ And one new Animagus in September: Maryann/ There is now a trophy case for Animagus! There are some adorable badges to be had for voting and any of the other activities. Check out the Trophy Cabinet over here. It's not required to have your own animagus form to participate in any of the Wilderness activities, but there are always bonus points to be had. If you haven't participated in a while, you might want to check HERE to make sure that you are still registered, and if you have been taken off the list but want to reclaim your animal, just go HERE. If you no longer feel connected to your form (and have had it for six months or more), then you can submit an essay stating why in order to be able to apply for a new form; once you're approved, you can submit a new application anytime. Speaking of applications, anyone interested in becoming a registered animagus need only fill out their application (you have to have The Standard Book of Spells Vol 1-3 from Flourish and Blotts too, but that's easy stuff). ![]() Foul Potions Play A little birdie told an unnamed Ravenclaw that two students were helping each other cheat on Potions exams! One of the culprits is rumored to be a Gryffindor and the other a Slytherin. But who is helping who, we wonder? Overheard - Shhh A certain Hufflepuff house ghost overheard some rather questionable activity last week in the Gryffindor dormitories. When you try to ask her about it the only words she can manage are "there was just so much cake." Playing Ghosts Rumor has it the spirits of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are doing a lot more than haunting and playing pranks these days. And a few first years have been traumatized by seeing them engage in activities definitely not meant for young eyes. As for us? We didn't even know it was possible for ghosts to do that. Got gossip? Tell us here! |
![]() ![]() By Hello Flourish visitors, It's usual business in all the shops, so let's get to it! + SQ-sized tags are still in play for bonus points, as are Emmy-winning tv show tags. If you'd like to check if your show tags are among those, have a look at this list. + There is always room for more shops, so if you are interested in having a shop just apply over here. We have room for 2 Hufflepuff, 3 Gryffindor, 4 Ravenclaw and 5 Slytherin shops! And now a word from our shopkeepers ... about their fellow shopkeepers. ![]() 1. What do you think is the story behind the shop name? Carola/ Nic/ Chelsea/ 2. Which three tags in the shop are your favorite? Carola/ ![]() I love this quote because I say this multiple times, and people find it funny that I am that honest. So I feel identify with this tag, and I love the font and texture used; it's a really good combination. ![]() It reminds me of Madge Undersee, who is my favorite character from Hunger Games (or what I imagine her to be thanks to fanfics because she is the most underused character ever). So in my head, it's actually her. ![]() I like the chosen image. The lights and the change in focus make a really beautiful tag. Nic/ ![]() I love the simplistic nature of this, plus i'm a massive coffee lover so I like it. ![]() I like the colouring of this tag, plus the text works with it. ![]() I like the simpleness of this tag. The colours and the text look good too. Chelsea/ ![]() I like the choice of image and font positioning here. ![]() I love the tagline of "kills with weapons of cuteness" because that's what the image is doing to me. ![]() Love the coloring here! 3. What kind of tags would you love to see from the shopkeeper? Carola/ Nic/ Chelsea/ What is the story behind your shop's name? Eve/ ![]() 1. What do you think is the story behind the shop name? Carola/ Nic/ Eve/ 2. Which three tags in the shop are your favorite? Carola/ ![]() First, he is HOT. Besides that, I think the coloring is gorgeous on this one, and I love that we can’t see his whole face. I like tags where the focal point is positioned at the sides and the image is cut. ![]() I love tags with illustrations, and these three birds are too cute. I like how colorful this tag is! ![]() I love charmander and this image is so beautiful and simple. Nic/ ![]() I love the bear in this tag with the clouds. It's just fun. ![]() I like this tag with the flower blossom, as it's very pretty. ![]() I like this tag. It has a good mix of colours, and the text matches the background of the stock image. Eve/ ![]() ![]() ![]() 3. What kind of tags would you love to see from the shopkeeper? Carola/ Nic/ Eve/ What is the story behind your shop's name? Chelsea/ ![]() 1. What do you think is the story behind the shop name? Carola/ Eve/ Chelsea/ 2. Which three tags in the shop are your favorite? Carola/ ![]() When I see this tag, it transports me to that part of the movie, and then I feel sad (but the good kind!). I think it’s a pretty and sentimental tag. I love the image she chose, the red flowers and the soldier, it feels ironic to me (natural beauty and war). I love stripes and textures, and this tag is fun, simple and cute. ![]() The city that never sleeps. If you like New York, you like this tag because it represents the city perfectly — fast, colorful, even stressful. Eve/ ![]() ![]() ![]() Chelsea/ ![]() I like the coloring here and how the font matches the image. ![]() I like the textured background around the image of the patronus and the font choice here. It's pretty! 3. What kind of tags would you love to see from the shopkeeper? Carola/ Eve/ Chelsea/ What is the story behind your shop's name? Nic/ ![]() 1. What do you think is the story behind the shop name? Eve/ Nic/ Chelsea/ 2. Which three tags in the shop are your favorite? Eve/ ![]() ![]() ![]() Nic/ ![]() I like this tag, as it has the focus on the character not the text, plus it's a great insight to the artistry of Disney. ![]() I like this tag, with the sections of the character posters together, although a better box could have been chosen for the font. ![]() I like the comedy aspect of this tag with the multiple Batmans, doing a song or audition for the role. Chelsea/ ![]() I like how the text is perfectly in between the two images and how one image floats off the tag. ![]() I'm not usually a fan of eye-less images, but I think it works really well here and the text positioning fits with it. ![]() I like the font choice and size here and how she made it pop on the black & white background. 3. What kind of tags would you love to see from the shopkeeper? Eve/ Nic/ Chelsea/ What is the story behind your shop's name? Carola/ ~~~ This has been the Flourish Column. Stay tuned next for clicking sounds from the tag-making process. They will haunt you in your dreams, I promise. Have fun at Flourish HiH, have fun! ![]() ![]() By Hello, everyone! We may be between Hogsmeade weekends, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t news. Banners and badges have been posted, and you can find them here. Many thanks to Meg/ The date and theme for the next weekend have been announced. HIH’s Birthday Party will be taking place December 12-14th. Activity sign-ups, social director sign-ups, and the banner contest are all currently open until November 30th. | ||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() By Greetings, Lions! Enjoying the nap? :p What we have done: + Jess/ + Jamie/ Non-hibernating Lions: over at ![]() + Martine/ + Alexandra/ + Steph/ + Jess/ + Maryann/ + Carola/ + Jassy/ We've got THREE slots open, so if you'd like to have a shop, give the APPLICATION a look! over at ![]() + Erin/ over at ![]() + hibernating... over at ![]() + Martine/ (If I missed someone, please let me know, so that I can present myself for flogging or plank-walking ♥) ![]() ![]() ![]() By Hello, my beautiful Puffs! Let us start with the super exciting news. Take a look over here. Uh huh. Like what you see? A lot of that came from Knight Week because you guys were all super!BAMFs. And like the super!BAMFs you all are, you deserve rewards for all that hard work. So let me direct your attention over here to the prize post. Anyone that did anything at all has prizes waiting for them, so go take a look! If you offered prizes, please make sure to PM your recipients to get all the info you need. If you received prizes, please make sure to check your PMs so you can answer your gifters. If anyone has any problems with anything, let Caitie/ Once you’re done doing that, why not earn Puff some more points? The November In-House has been posted and is Finally, go check out the results of last month’s in-house and admire the pretty new header and icon we have, thanks to the creative prowess of Samantha/ PUFF SHOUT-OUTS And now it is time for a little love among badgers! • Congrats to Samantha/ • Congrats to Dani/ • Congrats to Bri/ • And congrats to everyone for earning us the most points at Hogswarts Icons during October and also for totally killing it at a whole tons of Clubs activities. You go bbs! Till next time, my badgers! I love you all! <333 | ![]() ![]() By WHY HELLO THAR Hello, flaw-free Claws~! It's Emma/ TOWER SHENNANIGANS Want to fly hiiiiiiiiiiiiigher than an eaaaaaaaaaaaagle? The November In-Haus is up, and you get to pick your poison: choose one of the puzzles to solve, and submit! I KNOW y'all are gonna rock this one out, because everyone knows that no one pwns puzzles like Ravenclaws. FINE, FRESH, FIERCE Claws have been rocking it out so far in November!! Way to go, Clawsome bbs, we got this. ★Bonster/ ★Meg/ ★Ravenclaw earned the most points in Smarmy: DITL & YDE: Greed! ★Ravenclaw earned the most points in Herbology: Healer's Helpers! ★Bei/ ![]() ★Bei/ ![]() Keep track of our collective Clawsomeness at the Term XXX Trophy Cabinet! Until next time, stay flawless, Claws! ![]() ![]() By Welcome to another issue of the Daily Prophet my cunningly ambitious snakes! In case you're new to the scene, this is where I give you all a roundup of all the Now lets see... what has the common room been up to? • Have you welcomed our newest snake? If not, head on over to this post and give Lauren/ • Have you played Snake Trouble yet? There is still time to place if you haven't! • CONGRATULATIONS are in order for Heidi/ • CONGRATULATIONS are also in order for Sam/ • In case you've been bored (or are new to the dungeons) and were wondering how you can get involved and earn some points for our noble house, I would definitely recommend checking out either the Motivational Monday or the Snake Attack Sunday posts. And last, not not least, don't forget to WIN!! WIN!! SLYTHERIN!! Now on to Slytherins Around HiH! SLYTHERINS AT HH_CLUBS: • Tiffany/ • Krystal/ • Beth/ • Tiffany/ SLYTHERINS AT HOGWARTSICONS: • Tiffany/ • Krystal/ • Trin/ SLYTHERINS AT SORTED CHALLENGE: • Congratulations are in order for Tiffany/ SLYTHERINS AT HH_FLOURISH: • Don't forget, you can order a MAX of 10 sigtags from ALL our Slytherin shops located at ![]() Krystal/ Trin/ Olivia/ Tiffany/ Eve/ OR if you are graphically inclined yourself, why not apply for a spot?. There are currently still FIVE spots available! And always remember Slytherin House — You ARE AWESOME! ![]() |
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