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Welcome to ![]() Common rooms: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Headmaster, We have a ritual of asking 'would you rather' questions in History Of Magic (please do not ask Professor Binns as he'll probably call you Appleby or something). So, would you rather be in your body but with an elephant brain or with your brain in an elephant body? Inquiring Minds Inquiring Minds, I should think that the students would prefer that I had an elephant brain in my body, they would be able to get away with much more. Imagine the havoc that would be wrought at Hogwarts. Professor McGonagall would probably poison me at dinner and insist it was a mercy killing in order to save the school. That would be part of the reason for why I appointed her as Deputy Headmistress in the first place, she's very reliable when making difficult decisions like that. Always puts the good of Hogwarts first. And in all seriousness, I should like to keep my brain in an elephant body. I think that I would find it fascinating to experience the life of an elephant, but see it through my own eyes and process it with my own mind. --- Headmaster, What is the purpose of a refrigerator? Is there a such thing as a frigerator that this refrigerator redoes whatever that job is? Arthur Weasley Arthur Weasley, A refrigerator is a cooling appliance that is comprised of a thermally insulted compartment and a heat pump which Muggles use to store and preserve their foods. It is essentially the Muggle equivalent of cooling, heating, and refreshing charms. Remarkable what they come up with in place of magic, isn't it? There is no such thing as a frigerator, to my knowledge. I believe it takes its name from the word "refrigeration." Your avid curiosity is refreshing, but if you're thinking of finding a place for a refrigerator in the Gryffindor Tower, I must advise against it. The house elves wouldn't know what to do with it, and would spend unnecessary extra hours trying to figure out how to clean it.
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![]() ![]() By Okay, you’ve guys have been busy. There’s been a flurry of writing, and I’m ecstatic. However, before we get to the really fabulous writing, I’ve got a plea for anyone who reads this. The writers out there? They are good, and they deserve your praise. Do not ever be afraid to leave any one of them a comment. Trust me, they will appreciate it. Many of HiH’s most talented writers go unknown because you—their audience—let their writing slip by without comments. I’ve got to work on it to; so let’s get better together alright? The writers thank you. Okay then, moving along. First up, I’ve got a delicious triple helping of fic. You guys may or may not However, some of you might be wondering, where’s ![]() Of course some of the fanfiction produces isn’t all peaches and cream. No one knows that better than the queen of horror herself, Ahem. So yes, do that. And finally, two short pieces that I found...interesting. So, hey guys? You might have noticed we see most of these names a lot. I type them a lot. I can pretty much type all these usernames without reference. This displeases me. Not because I dislike their names, but because that means NOT ENOUGH OF YOU ARE WRITING ME STUFF TO READ. FEED ME, OKAY? Also, heads up, the new ![]() Write, my pretties, write! ![]() By ![]() Clubbing again! *Cues house music* Oh, there are so many puns to make here it's not even difficult. Winners! Victorious house: Gryffindor was the most spirited house when it came to discussing muggle versus wizarding art. Ravenclaw best understood and predicted the patronuses of famous people. Gryffindor piped up the most Individual victors! And.... it makes me sad that I didn't mention Hufflepuff even once in here. Puffs, get clubbing! Finally, activities for you, especially for Hufflepuffs. Try this amazing link. I particularly recommend the music club album covers. You get points if you can identify even one of them. And because I can, I want to share with you the patronuses (patronii?) of some famous people, as voted on by our Defense Club! Jensen Ackles = Poltergeist Roger Federer = Cheetah Jon Stewart = American Shorthair Cat Freddie Mercury = Siamese Cat Vin Diesel = Mountain Lion Drake Bell = Peacock Diana, Princess of Wales = Badger Samuel L. Jackson = Tiger Mr. Rogers = Golden Retriever Oprah = Elephant Alan Rickman = Panther Johnny Depp = Grey Wolf Emma Watson = Manx Cat George W. Bush = Standard Donkey Taylor Lautner = Samoyed Orlando Bloom = Arctic Hare Chuck Norris = Himself Agree? Disagree? The prophet loves to hear from you! Slytherin's takeover - being helped from the inside?
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![]() By March at ![]() The Scavenger Hunt races are still very close. March Scavenger Hunt #2: Everyday Items had Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor and Slytherin finishing in that order. March's Hunt #3; HiH ended with the Badgers and Lion tied for first, the Eagles in second and the Snakes coming in last. The Scavenger Hunts are a fun and easy way to earn your house 40 points each month so be sure and give them a lot if you are up late. There is still time for the last Scavenger Hunt of March here , you have until Sunday, March 29th at 10pm CDT. Just be sure and post in your Insomniac hours of Midnight and 8AM. Last but not least there are a few posts to check out. There are two Friday Five Social Post's here and here . Things are kind of quiet at the HiH late night community, remember anyone can post so if your up late and need someone to chat with make a post and make some friends! Until next time remember; If a man had as many ideas during the day as he does when he has insomnia, he'd make a fortune. ![]() ![]() By ![]() courtesy of the lovely Sarah/ The new March animagi have not decided on their choices yet- so we'll get right down to business: the second March batch is up and running! If you vote on all you'll get 40 points and 4 knuts- registered Animagi get a 10 point bonus. It's worth it, TRUST ME. As for the Registered Animagi's community ![]() Annnd, the Packmates Program is -still- running. It's a way to earn bonus points on activities by ![]() For everyone who wants to frolic around as their own unique Animagi: do not be discouraged, it's easier than it sounds like! First, join in on ![]() Your application will be put up by the mod in ![]() ![]() Remember guys, you don't need to be a member of ![]() ![]() Read the FAQ and ready, set, go! |
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![]() By ![]() Gryffindor has been busy. What have the Lions been up to? Better than telling you, why not let Colbert show you: ![]() Subtlety is what keeps us out of the Snakes Dungeons and in detention. Truest story to ever true truthiness. The Gryffindors have been so gracious with the spotlight, potentially distracted by the smackdowns they were laying on AIG executives, they have taken third place in many activities these past few weeks. Though there have been some Gryffindors kind enough to let their fellow Lions upbraid the CEOs and their bonuses so that they could place in some activities such as the Sorter's Anonymous Banner and Icon contest in which ![]() It must have been break time in the AIG board room for the St. Patrick's Day Party because the Gryffindor house took first place (in a tie -grumble-), for the Build a Band contest, Quickfire Limericks with Gregory the Smarmy and Owl Post Secret. non tl;dr version - Gryffindor would like to extend a warm Gryffindor welcome (I.e. firewhisky and the dregs of the rum) to There WAS a game of Scattergories going on in the common room but something more interesting came up before getting to category #3. ![]() By ![]() Good evening, Claws! As if you haven’t been harassed enough in the common room about it, I bring to you our first feature; CONVINCING EVERYONE TO JOIN THE QUIDDITCH TEAM! We are in serious need of alternatives on the Ravenclaw quidditch team. We need beaters and keepers, so please, PLEASE go sign up!. They have cookies? Cookies... while we’re on the topic, has everyone checked out our new communal cookie jar? Donate your own cookies (make sure they’re 75x75!) to be included as one of our weekly Sorting Log Cookies. Brilliant, no? It beats the whipping... which you all need, clearly, due to the participation (or lack there-of) in the March debate contest. Why, Vikings, why?! I thought we were snarky and loved to argue? Sad claws are sad. Disregard my hypocrisy for not participating as well. NEW CLAWS TIME! Welcome ![]() In house contest shameless promotion time! For 30 points and 15 knuts, write three hundred words worth of a news short for the Prophet. The Prophet is a little empty looking, so go now! Knuts and points, yes? The claws are doing brilliantly around the community. Go Vikings! Join quidditch! | ![]() By Welcome back to Puffs in Passing! This is a new day Prophet readers and my fellow Puffs, a new day! I am On to business folks, the Puffs have been doing great things this month, but because we lost our correspondent and we weren’t represented in the last TWO issues. I shout “NEVER AGAIN!” Shout it with me people “NEVER AGAIN!” I hear you out there joining in the revelry! Celebrating this wondrous term of sheer Puffdom, we have a few updates in the Puff line up!!! We would like to welcome our new badgers from February 13, 2009 to March 22, 2009, whoo that is a long time! Here’s the list: “What’s going down by the kitchens?” First, we’d like to wish any badgers who had a birthday doing this time period a Happy Hufflepuffian Day of Birth! Next, we have had a plethora of top sorters! Can I get a whoop whoop for all our sorting efforts! Our prefects are very proud of our tenacity! The Puff House has been feverishly scrambling in an in-house competition for the month of March! A caption relay! We have had plenty of wonderful entries, but I can’t comment any further on that! Wink Wink! The Puffs also rocked the house over at ![]() In Transfiguration, Be sure to check in next and remember people “Real men and women bake cupcakes!” THE PROPHET NEEDS NEW WRITERS Quidditch/Hogsmeade Correspondent - This counts as one position. You will report on both communities, either two short columns per issue, or one long column on the most active of the two communities that fortnight.
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