QUIDDITCH CHAMPIONSHIP TONIGHT - WHICH HOUSE WILL REIGN THEM ALL?
MICHEAL CORNER FACES STIFF COMPETITION FROM CLAWS
HOGSMEADE WEEKEND HERALDED A GREAT SUCCESS
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Welcome to ![]() Common rooms: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Professor, do you think the moon landing was an elaborate Muggle hoax to bolster American patriotism in the midst of the Cold War or do they really have the brain power to make something that can escape the Earth? - The Vast Muggle Conspiracy Theorist Dear Conspiracy Theorist, The muggles' lack of magic does not by any means translate to an inherent inferior intelligence, rather that they then channel said intelligence through other means. Where we have the complexities of magic, they have the complexities of science. I assure you, the moon landing was not a hoax and the Muggles indeed have the brain power to invent a working spaceship. However, you have a fine point there in that the Americans surely would not have been nearly as enterprising in their struggle to reach the moon first if it weren't for their competition with the Russians and subsequently the need to bolster patriotism and to prove that the communist Soviet Union was inferior to the democratic United States. There's a fine Muggle newspaper called The Lone Gunmen that you'd probably enjoy, considering that you're so fond of conspiracy theories. --- Dear Headmaster, I'd like to reduce my carbon footprint, can you reassure me that Hogwarts is indeed Green? - Earth Conscious in Claw While as Wizards we have done much in the way of leaving our mark on the world and I'm not going to deny that our magic leaves behind a residue, the issue of reducing your carbon footprint is large in part a Muggle issue. However, there is an ink clearing charm in Albert Gore's text "World Weary Charms" that could be well utilized in order to save parchment. If you require further assurance, Professor Sprout would be happy to elaborate for your benefit, as I'm quite sure she knows far more on the subject than I. Above all, I commend you on your concern and earth conscious attitude. Did you know that the Muggles even have a day dedicated to these matters? I believe it's April 22nd. You might want to keep that in mind, use it as a day to spread awareness to your fellow students.
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![]() By St. Mungo's would also like to welcome its newest staff: new Healers-in-Training If you ever watch medical shows and try to figure out what's wrong with the patient, then the latest activity, A Dental Differential Diagnosis, was right up your alley. Time for another health tip from St. Mungo's. The Witch's Health division would like to remind you that it's unrealistic to expect that the end outcome of every love potion is going to be a perfect experience. Sometimes those meetings in the Astronomy Tower are a little disappointing. That's perfectly normal. "It's best," says Healer Violetta Wannabanga, "to share your concerns and feelings with your partner. Before you know it you'll have your own reserved spot on the Astronomy Tower, if you keep communications open." ![]() Ravenclaw vs Slytherin 10pm EDT @ ![]() Come and support your favourite! ![]() By The club scene is buzzing. Drama arose in several clubs activities this month. In light of all of this drama, HiH mods have issued an official statement on how we should treat incendiary comments when we encounter them. Please read the statement here in full. Most important to note (for me, anyway! This is not something I do easily), is that if we see something that we consider an offensive comment, we are asked to "tell the mods of the community, your prefects or [Sas & Steph]". One thing you should not do? RESPOND. Do not respond. For me that is especially hard, but just walk away from your computer for a bit. Enjoy the spring air. Take your dog for a walk. Take your neighbor's dog for a walk. Take my dog for a walk. Walk away from some dogs if you don't like them, but please try not to propagate negativity in our clubhouse! On a happier note, some winners! Slytherin took top house in poetry, the Slug Club membership debate, astrology in Divs Club, and the witch's equality debate. Ravenclaw House is the expert in hiring DADA professors and in sorting those pesky sparkly vampires that I adore so much. Gryffindor and Ravenclaw both love their text book authors. Hufflepuff house is still missing? The new activity everyone's talking about? CHECK IT. ![]() I also heard a rumor that there are clubs other than mine and that some of them have activities too, pshaw. ![]() ![]() By At the risk of sounding lazy, I am not going to tell you that all of this issue’s recommendations came from the first page of Sugar Quill. Er, oops? Anyway, that aside, we have a community of fantastic writers. There is so much fanfiction on both Sugar Quill and Writer’s Block that I sometimes have trouble choosing which pieces to feature. Keep it up writers. Don’t let the lack of comments distress you. You have talent. Never forget that. Now then, my first must read is a bit selfish. Fellow Slytherin, Speaking of pranks, April Showers by And finally, to spice things up a bit, Now then, I’ll see you next term. Until then keep writing, reviewing, and next time maybe you’ll be the one in the spotlight. Reigning Ravenclaw
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![]() By Over at ![]() The Scavenger Hunt results are as always close for each house. Scavenger Hunt #1 found the Lions coming in first and the Eagles second with the Badgers and Snakes tying with one entry each! April's Scavenger Hunt #2 found Ravenclaw in first this time with Gryffindor and Slytherin tied for second and my Poor Puffs coming in last again. Try to catch April Scavenger Hunt #3: Wizarding World Landmarks before Sunday, April 26th at 10pm CDT and remember you must post your answers during your local insomniac hours of midnight and 8AM. Last but not least there is one additional post you can check out. There is a Friday Five Social Post here . Come on Insomniacs! Everyone can post so when you're up late at night make a post and have some late night chat. Until next time remember; “Insomnia is nothing to lose sleep over.” ![]() ![]() By Finally our (more or less) newly acquired animagi are here: The first batch of April animagi have been revealed, so go look at that! The second batch of April is also up and running! If you vote on all you'll get 30 points and 3 knuts- registered Animagi get a 10 point bonus. It's worth it! As for the Registered Animagi's community ![]() The results for the 1st April activity "The return of Decryption!" are up: congratulations to the Hufflepuff House for placing first with 56 points. As for Gryffindor- ![]() where were you guys? As a friendly reminder, the Packmates Program is still up and running. It's a way to earn bonus points on activities by ![]() For everyone who wants to frolic around as their own unique Animagi: 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! ![]() By Party's over, people! Back to class! Er, except for all of you in the Hospital Wing ... Really, they're snakes, how hard is it to move out of the way when you see a HUGE CROWD of them stampeding? slithering? slitherpeding? your way?! Or would the more appropriate metaphor involve a boa constrictor's coils? Either way, Slytherin kind of crushed everyone else during the April 2009 Hogsmeade Weekend. Wow. In addition to the usual activities hosted by Hogsmeade Mayor Thank you, A big round of applause and a standing ovation for Congratulations to the winners of the placing activities! Hufflepuff ![]() ![]() ![]() I'll see you in another six weeks! Until the next Hogsmeade weekend, remember: you can use that Naked Hex on your dorm mates when they steal from your Honeydukes stash! |
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![]() By ![]() First, to the Gryffindors that were so eagerly anticipating the column in the last edition. I was lazing, in the Gryffindor way, on a sandy beach, and in true Gryffindor manner, managed to get a decent sunburn when I decided to have more fun playing in the water instead of reapplying sunblock. Secondly, the pride in Gryffindor has expanded, big Gryffindor welcome (in the form of CAPSLOCK, and SANITIZED TOILET SEATS) to While Gryffindor may be making themselves scarce across the halls of Hogwarts, the Common Room is a 'rockin and a rollin. Literally. The April In-House is going out with a bang in the form of a Battle of the Bands. There's everything that Gryffindors know and love: friendly competition, rock and roll, and brackets. Well, not sure on the brackets, friendly competition and rock and roll are definite Gryffindor loves. In true Gryffindor fashion, Since this is the last Gryffindor column of the term, while not certainly my last ( I'll be holding on to this position foreverrr out of love for Gryffindor) I would like to honor you in song (cowritten by MY HOME AND NATIVE HOUSE. TRUE PATRIOT LOVE IN ALL THY LIONS LAZE. WITH FLOWING MANES WE SEE THEE RISE THE BRAVE TOWER STRONG AND FREE. FROM HULL AND WALES, O GRYFFINDOR WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE GODRIC KEEP OUR TOWER CHIVALROUS AND FREE. O GRYFFINDOR, WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE. ![]() By Hello again students of HiH, from your newly renamed Slytherin correspondent! I would like to introduce to you the newest snake in the den. Please congratulate As this term comes to a close we in the Slytherin house are working double shifts for our quest for the cup. Congrats to ![]() In the normal club activities, congrats to ![]() ![]() Once again, the Slytherin Quiddtich Team reigns supreme! The stunning match held last Sunday was well played by both teams. The Gryffindor Chasers were really on their game and kept the quaffle for most of the game even as the amazing beater, See you at the Championship Game on Sunday, April 26th @ 10pm [EST]! Snakes: Remember to go Here to look at the most recent Slytherprompt and Here to "get your picture taken". It is a true Slytherin who is known as much for their sincerity as their insincerity. | ![]() By This, my friends, is the last issue of the term. Puffs, let me be the first to say GREAT job, and next term will be even better! A shout out goes to our spectacular prefects, made of total LUV JUICE, Next, Happy Hufflepuffian Day of Birth to all our April babies, including moi! Also, welcome to our new Puffs Another in-house activity success for the month of April! Yay! Over twenty badgers participated in the meme/questionnaire to get to know one another better! In addition to that, apparently we Puffs, sort our ![]() Hey ![]() This past weekend we had a blast at Hogsmeade and our fairly new Puff I’m outta here until next term! Shhh, I’ve got a search and rescue mission in Deutchland! Secret Agent Badger business, don’t tell anyone! Tschuss! ![]() By ![]() So, it’s just about the end of the term, which has been wrapped up with a Hogsmeade weekend! Ravenclaw did fabulously all weekend long, frantically point-grabbing. ![]() ![]() I also want to congratulate Ravenclaw on our owning of the recent Defence Against the Dark Arts club acitivty. Those are the kind of results we need more often ;D We have an upcoming Quidditch match – the championship playoff! Please come out and support your team tonight, all the players have worked extremely hard to get there and we're very excited for them - good luck guys, well done for making the playoffs! Our April in house competition is completely awesomesauce. Go make a gift for someone based on the weekly theme, and grab 2 points a gift. I suggest participation; you get shinies, and poooooints. Vikings love shinies and points. We are so close, claws. I think with a Welcome new claws, albeit a bit late in the term; I am using far too many smilies and exclamation marks. It’s the MUST HAVE CUP mentality, I assure you. Let’s go, Ravenclaw, we’ve almost got this beat. Rah Rah, Ravenclaw! |
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