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Weasley174 · 11-07-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PumpkinRising

"Cryptograms are definitely used by Military services! And props to you for mentioning its use in history!" Yay for random history knowledge of events that happened decades ago.

"So there's a few things to keep in mind when solving cryptic messages, which include to pay attention to how common letters or symbols occur. One letter words. Sentence structure."

"I have books available for you to borrow on more expansive history of Cryptograms, as well as more details and hints on solving them, but for now, I have one for you."

Hadley flicked her wand as the following appeared on the board:

XOBWEIXSDZ DXS CQ AOXDWBDXP!

"Write it down in your notes as you work through solving it and let me know when you get it. A hint to get you started is that the D in the puzzle equals C."

Laura decided that she was going to try and work on this cryptogram and she hoped that she could work it out she had been practicing on doing Arithmancy and now was the big test to see if she could do it or not, she was hoping to show her head of house how much she had changed since she had started at Hogwarts.

SPOILER!!: Laura's work

Laura looked at her work and smiled. "Professor I think I've got it but I'm not sure." Laura was hoping she had but well she would have to wait and see if the Professor said it was right or not.

11-07-2012, 04:03 PM	#53 (permalink)
Weasley174 Formerly: Harry174 Giant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Posts: 55,850 Hogwarts RPG Name: Sophie Smith Gryffindor First Year Hufflepuff x8	The Idea Man Kori-Kins Quote: Originally Posted by PumpkinRising "Cryptograms are definitely used by Military services! And props to you for mentioning its use in history!" Yay for random history knowledge of events that happened decades ago. "So there's a few things to keep in mind when solving cryptic messages, which include to pay attention to how common letters or symbols occur. One letter words. Sentence structure." "I have books available for you to borrow on more expansive history of Cryptograms, as well as more details and hints on solving them, but for now, I have one for you." Hadley flicked her wand as the following appeared on the board: XOBWEIXSDZ DXS CQ AOXDWBDXP! "Write it down in your notes as you work through solving it and let me know when you get it. A hint to get you started is that the D in the puzzle equals C." Laura decided that she was going to try and work on this cryptogram and she hoped that she could work it out she had been practicing on doing Arithmancy and now was the big test to see if she could do it or not, she was hoping to show her head of house how much she had changed since she had started at Hogwarts. SPOILER!!: Laura's work XOBWEIXSDZ ARITHMANCY DXS CAN CQ BE AOXDWBDXP PRACTICAL Laura looked at her work and smiled. "Professor I think I've got it but I'm not sure." Laura was hoping she had but well she would have to wait and see if the Professor said it was right or not. __________________ It's time for a party.