Friday, January 21th 2010
Winter of 2072 (IC-wise) Classes in Session Ancient Runes 1; here ; All years, first to seventh.
Care of Magical Creatures 1; here ; All years, first to seventh.
Flying Basics 1; here ; First years and anyone who
wishes to brush up on their basic flying skills.
Transfiguration 1; here ; All years, first to seventh.
*Reminder: Do NOT post your late arrival. Just pretend like you were there the whole time. And please do adhere to each of the class rules as it is the best way, as proven by countless times, to show respect to the professors.
Scheduled classes Arithmancy 1; Arithmancy Classroom ; Saturday, January 22nd @ 11 pm EST / 4 am GMT.
Care of Magical Creatures 1; Care of Magical Creatures area ; Friday, January 21st @ 6 pm EST / 11 pm GMT.
Muggle Studies 1; Muggle Studies Classroom ; Thursday, February 3rd @ 12 pm (noon) EST / 5 pm GMT
Homework Charms Homework 1
Describe a situation in which you could have, or might, use Mizurus boru and Leviosa, separately or as a combination. Two fair-sized paragraphs, minimum.
OOC: This assignment is worth eight individual house points [extra credit possible for outstanding and/ or insightful homework] and is due by Feb 4, 6 AM GMT [two weeks from now] at the latest.
Please refer to this post for information on how to submit Charms homework.
Worth: 8 points
Due: February 4th @ 1 am EST / 6 am GMT.
Potions Homework 1
Write me an essay (3 paragraphs) on why the ministry should revisit the statute of secrecy on things like these potions that would help muggles.
Worth: 10 points
Due: January 26th @ 10 am EST / 3 pm GMT.
If you encounter any questions regarding the assignments, feel free to PM myself (Wenzlebug), Beth (imaginarynumb3rs), Lindsey (Lindzers) or the Professor who assigned the homework.
Extras Hogwarts Grounds: Our dear Groundskeeper Stryker has a lot on his mind lately. Make sure to keep an eye on these hot spots for any volunteers he might be looking to lend a hand or two or four in doing some light chores around the grounds.
The Student Gardens: Professor Mugwort likes the student gardens well maintained. Have a knack for Herbology? Then why not offer your assistance in helping to ensure the plants are well nourished?
Hogwarts Library: Perhaps you are one who enjoys the books and spends way too much time inside reading/studying? If this is you, then try offering out your assistance to re-shelving/organizing books to Madame Donovan.
Animal Collective: Have no qualms of dealing with animals? Then the Animal Collective is the best place for you. Twenty different animals roaming free in an enclosure, that is quite a big number, isn't it? Professor Saylen could really use some apt, kind volunteers.
Find anyplace else that you think would be good to add to this 'extra' list for Badgers to know? Please send a PM to one (or both) of your House Prefects, or Quidditch Captain.
Quidditch January 15th (Saturday) - 12:00 PM (noon) EST / 5:00 PM GMT
January 17th (Monday) - 4:00 PM EST / 9:00 PM GMT
January 21st (Friday) - 5:00 PM EST / 10:00 PM GMT
January 22nd (Saturday) - 1:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM GMT
Keep in mind that these are subject to change or be canceled at any time. If you are tryout out, DO NOT forget to PM Captain Lockhart the questionnaire if you intend to play quidditch this term. Also, please don't forget to read the rules and the other bits of information the Hufflepuff Captain has sent to those trying out.
House Points Gryffindor: -5 Hufflepuff: -30 Ravenclaw: -7 Slytherin: -15 Prefect's Note
As you all may have probably noticed from the very start of the term, we have a visitor, a special addition to the staff: Ikenna Gevrik, Department Head of Magical Security for the Ministry of Magic. As Mr. Gevrik himself put it, he's here for security purposes. We have also found out, from the start of term, that we have a new Head of House. A beguiling Healer Moretti. Please treat them kindly, the way we treat our own professors, and show them what a true Hufflepuff is: just, loyal, honest, hardworking to mention a few... for it is the first impression, though never lasts, that creates the impact.
And about the House Cup. I always say, we can do this, can't we? We know we certainly can. Our House points are currently negative, dear Hufflepuffs... now isn't that such an unlovely sight? But rather think of that as a motivation. Something that will motivate us to strive harder to accomplish what we need and want to accomplish.
Prefect Cedric Leone.