Slytherin Notice Board

[The1HBIC]

In the corner of the Slytherin Common Room stands a tall cork bulletin board. Any parchment that touched the cork is magically affixed on it by the self sticking charm it posesses. Here is where you may post class announcements, homework or anything else you think the great house of Salazar Slytherin would do well knowing. And remember...

We're Slytherin, told it's a sin
A House no-one worthwhile's in.
What dung, what rot, what utter tripe
A rather silly stereotype.

Slytherin's for those with brains--
Yet not ashamed to work for gain
Slytherin's for those quite brave
But not to the point of an early grave.

One learns quick and well in Slytherin
How to thrive and how to win.
We're clever, ambitious and maybe mean--
But hey, we get to dress in green.

Cross us and get curse-whacked
A snake never gets side-tracked
We're Slytherin, it's all the rage
Don't stick us in your 'good kid' cage.

You'll think of us as model tykes
But prone to lies, and quick to bite
Let everyone else mutter and glare
We're Slytherins, so we don't care.

Now let's be frank; Slytherin rules
We're the rebel house, the house of cool
Trust only those who are already in,
Too bad all houses aren't Slytherin.

~By Dien Alcyone

[The1HBIC]

ATTENTION!

MANDATORY HOUSE MEETING.

ALL SLYTHERIN STUDENTS REPORT HERE IMMEDIATELY!

OOC: This meeting is taking place IMMEDIATELY after the feast.

[DaniDiNardo]

Charms Lesson One

When:
Monday, September 3rd, 9 am sharp
- OOC: January 7th, sometime around 10 am GMT -5

Where:
Classroom 2E

Who:
All of YOU!

What to bring:
Wand, text, parchment, quill, common sense, a strong stomach and your coat of bravery for those less gifted with the stuff.

Before posting I ask that you familiarize yourself with the classroom rules 'cause they matter and all that jazz. Plus I'll know if you didn't.

[sweetpinkpixie]

⌦ When
Wednesday, October 3rd promptly at 2 pm
OOC date & time : Friday, January 9th at approximately 10 am PST
⌦ Where
the Astronomy Classroom
⌦ Who
You, you, you, and you!
⌦ What to bring
Your wand, textbook, parchment, and quill.

Wearing a suit is not required as you all should be in your Hogwarts uniforms.

All students are welcome and encouraged to attend this lesson. I only ask that you familiarize yourself with my rules before attending - I will know if you have not done so.

[Nordic Witch]

Slytherin vs Gryffindor

Welcome ALL students, new and returning! The FIRST Preliminary Gobstones Match of the term between the Cunning Slytherins and Brave Gryffindors is just around the corner! You won't want to miss out, so put on that face paint, wave those house flags, and come cheer your classmates on in the stands because this match is going to be out. of. this. world!

Good luck to all and see you there!

OOC Announcement: The match will last approximately 7 days, January. 6th - January. 12th. The Gobstones Rules have been revised, so please read and re-read ALL the rules before posting in the match or viewing area.

[StarShine]

'Create Your Own Potion' Workshop!

You've read it right: I, Professor Culloden, will hold a year-long potions workshop where you, students, will be able to create your own potions. We will work together. I have to warn you all, though: YOU will be doing the work, I will only watch over you. If you are interested in, owl me your name, year and the potion you want to create. You have until 15 November 2084 to do so.

OOC: That's right, guys! I'll be holding a workshop for your characters to create whichever potion they want (except outrageous potions, of course). Lists always make it easier, so here're the things I want to say:

• I won't award points. However, I will add your potion in the 'Potions Recipe Book' with credit to you. If you don't want that but still want to participate, that's also fine. Basically, this is up to you.
• We'll hold the scenes in either potions lab or I'll create a new thread (depending on how many people sign up).
• I'm planning to have a new step every 2 weeks, but don't worry: It'll be really simple! I have a RL too, so it won't take too much of our SS time, promise!
• You can drop out anytime if you want and/or go at your own speed, but it'll be nice if you aren't behind more than two steps.
• Please PM me the potion you want to create and exactly what you want it to do, along with your character's name and year.
• Please pick only one potion.
• The OOC deadline to sign up is January 21, 23.59 EST.

You can PM/DM/IM me any questions you have.

PS. For now, you only need to PM me what I've wanted ^^ I'll tell the next step in the session, but generally, you'll find the ingredients and we'll discuss the steps later.

I hope we'll have fun with this!

[hpluvr037]

Arithmancy Lesson One

What: The first Arithmancy lesson of the term
Who: All years are welcome
Where: The Arithmancy classroom (it's on the second floor, first years)
When: January 15, opening in the evening EST
Why: To knock the stuffing out of your heads

[Bazinga]

When: Wednesday October 10, at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Divination Tower

Materials to bring: Text book, Parchment, and if you have a pet cat please bring them with you. If you do not have a cat don't worry there will be enough.

Dress attire: Silly slipper day! If you wear silly slippers you may wear comfy clothes, but please remember they must be school appropriate!!




OOC: Class will start on January 16. I will open the classroom the night before, but it will official begin the morning of the 16 (EST). Please make sure you are familiar with all ss rules and classroom rules.

[TakemetotheBurrow]

Muggle Studies Lesson 1

When: October 16th, 2085
OOC date-January 16th, late afternoon EST


Where: Muggle Studies Classroom, first floor

Who: All students welcome

What to Wear? Comfortable clothing and trainers, please

What to bring:
Textbook, paper and writing utensil of your choice, a good attitude and an open mind

Please familiarize yourself with the rules before attending the lesson! Hope to see you there!

[DaniDiNardo]

Charms Homework I

Get in a little more practice with the spell you were taught during the lesson in the Charms Annexe. There are various items in the chest located in the room that would be appropriate for testing the spell on. Don't break anything you don't plan to fix, don't blow things up.

Extra Credit: A short essay on respect (one paragraph, 4 sentences minimum)

Due: January 24, 2015 @ midnight GMT -5

OOC: You will need 5 posts to be considered for full credit with this homework assignment.

[sweetpinkpixie]

There are two options for this homework. Please only complete ONE of them for credit. Doing more will not earn you double the house points. Extra credit is available to outstanding efforts and creativity.

⌦ option one (worth 10 pts)
Using your textbook, answer the following:

1. Define the term “equinox” using your own words.
2. Define the term “solstice” using your own words.
3. Define the term “cross-quarter day” using your own words and how does it related to Halloween?
4. What is “Samhain” and how does it relate to astronomy?
5. What are the seven October constellations?

OOC: This is a straight forward question and answer option. Please please PLEASE use your own words and do not just copy paste from Wikipedia or another site <3

⌦ option two (worth 10 pts)
Select one of the constellations discussed in class and design a Halloween costumed based on it.

OOC: This is a graphics inclined option. You may hand draw, Photoshop manip, or Polyvore to create your costume.

⌦ RP EXTRA CREDIT (worth 5 points)
Come enjoy the Halloween party in the Spirit Room You'll receive further instructions upon arrival. You are encouraged to come in costume - it IS Halloween after all. Bonus points if you come wearing your designed costume or any astronomy related costume

OOC: this is an optional RP assignment. Please keep in mind that the thread may remain open longer than the homework deadline listed below. Please PM me the links to your posts when you submit. Please visit the link above for further instructions on how to earn extra credit.

⌦ this assignment is due January 24th @ midnight PST

Please be sure you have read through Astronomy & Space Navigation and paid particular attention to the rules regarding homework submission. Late homework submissions will not be accepted. Any questions, concerns, or what have you can be sent to me via PM. You do NOT have to have participated in the lesson to do this homework.

[StarShine]

General Announcement About Potions Workshop

We will have a general meeting thrice. The meetings will be held in the potions laboratory. Below are the dates of all three meetings:

First meeting: November 10, at 18.30
Second meeting: January 16, at 11.00
Third meeting: May 20, at 10.00

All of you who have signed up are expected to show up in all three meetings, but if for some reason you miss the first two, that's okay. However, be present at the third meeting.

Hope to see you there,
Professor Cosgrach Culloden

OOC: List time!

1. I'll have another thread set up for this.
2. The OOC dates are:

   First meeting: January 21
   Second meeting: February 14
   Third meeting: March 27

3. What the man said (sort of): To have your creation included in the 'Potions Recipe Book', you are expected to come to at least one meeting (doesn't matter which). Please don't stress it if you can't make it to the other two, we can assume your character met Cosgrach later to discuss it or got the notes from a friend.
4. First meeting will cover the ingredients, second meeting the process and third meeting the experiments&brewing.
5. Again, it's not obligatory at all.
6. Any other questions? Shoot me a PM!

[BanaBatGirl]

New club coming to Hogwarts?

OOC: The meeting will begin here in about twenty-four hours... look for a new thread!

[hpluvr037]

Arithmancy Homework One

The question the lesson centered around was: "What happens with Arithmancy calculations if someone changes their name (marriage, divorce, adoption, etc.)? Do they use their new name, or is it more accurate to use the name they had at birth?"

Quote:

Answer the following:
1. Explain the difference between the ancient school of thought and the more modern viewpoint on this matter.
2. Summarize the arguments for and against each view.
3. What is your personal opinion?

There is no length requirement except that answers should be of sufficient length to properly address the question. This assignment is due on January 27 at 11:59 pm EST. Homework submission guidelines can be found here.

[TakemetotheBurrow]

Muggle Studies Homework #1

We talked briefly in class about stamps. For your homework, I'd like you to design your own unique stamp. Something that represents who you are as a person. Then briefly explain why you've chosen the design you did. (A paragraph will do, at least 4 sentences long)

Extra Credit: Paragraph on the benefits of being a post person.

Due: February 2nd, 2015 by 10pm EST

OOC: Art can be done using photoshop, paint, or be hand drawn. Please don't just get an existing stamp off google and send that in! Also, make sure you're familiar with how to submit homework! <3

[RandomRaven]

realizing that Culloden hasn't posted it here yet..

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarShine

Potions Lesson 1

When: December 4, at 14.00

OOC: February 1

Where: Potions Classroom
Who: All years
What to bring: Your potions equipment and wits

OOC: I updated the rules, so please read them.

[Lissy Longbottom]

Care of Magical Creatures has started! Class has not yet begun so you may post entering the class...let's go get us some points, Snakes!

[Emzily]

When: Monday, February 2nd (evening)
Where: Herbology Greenhouses
Who: Everybody is welcome!
What to bring: Herbology textbook and a pair of dragonhide gloves

See ya there!

[SlytherinSistah]

Divination Homework assignment.

Quote:

You might have noticed many strays wondering around the castle. Well the abundant amount of cats that were at the Divination lesson are now wondering around the grounds. Your homework is to find three of them and do three different readings. OOC: Three posts and link them in a PM.


Your homework is due on Friday, February 6 at 11:00 p.m. EST



OOC: This is fully you Rping, I won't have any cats popping up around the castle, just have your charrie finding their own or random ones to do this.

PM to Bazinga

These are her homework submission guidelines.

[BanaBatGirl]

Who: Anyone
What: Second Cartographer's Club Meeting/Mapping!
When: Starting now
Where: HERE!
Why: Because Hogwarts is like a box of chocolates... you never know what you're gonna get.

[SlytherinSistah]

Care of Magical Creatures Homework

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charely Potter

♦ CoMC #1 Homework ♦

Choose only one of the following to complete:

+ Write two paragraphs (five complete sentences minimum each) on why you think Porlocks prefer to not be seen by humans at first.

+ A complete drawing/graphic consisting of yourself and the Porlock together.


Due: February 12th, 11:59 pm EST
OOC: Please read the following on submiting homework.

[DaniDiNardo]

Charms Lesson Two & Transfiguration Lesson Two

When:
Tuesday, January 8th, 9 am sharp
- OOC: February 6, sometime around 8 am GMT -5 but class won't start until later that evening or so

Where:
Classroom 2E

Who:
All of YOU!

What to bring:
Wand, text, parchment, quill, common sense, a strong stomach, some respect and your coat of bravery for those less gifted with the stuff.

Before posting I ask that you familiarize yourself with the classroom rules 'cause they matter and all that jazz. Plus I'll know if you didn't.

[Deezerz]

Get ready for Ancient Runes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magical Soul

Ancient Runes Lesson I

When: Feb, 8th (ooc)
Where: Ancient Runes Classroom
Who: Everyone awake enough at 8 am and ready to take on the beautiful teachings of the runes.
What: Don't forget to bring your textbooks and magical wands.
Most importantly your manners and respect for each other.

[StarShine]

Potions Homework 1

Find a partner. Both of you drink the potion, then try to convince your partner to do something they normally wouldn't do. The winner will get a bar of chocolate. (PS. There doesn't have to be a winner.)

OOC: You should have at least 3 posts each under the effect of the potion (so 'finding a partner' and 'drinking' don't count). PM me all the links, please.

Due: February 22, 23.59 GMT/18.59 EST.
Worth: 10 points (+5 extra available for outstanding effort)

[emjay]

History of Magic Homework One

Hogwarts Founders and their Houses

In class we discussed how one of the ways the founders of Hogwarts tried to compromise their views was to have their own individual houses. If they had agreed in the first place, would there still have been houses or would there have been another method to group or separate students? In class you were to choose either a Hogwarts without the house system or imagine another secret founder who created a fifth house.

For homework, either write a summary of your class activity (2 paragraphs of 5 sentences each) or creatively present your ideas to an audience (2 RP posts).


Due: February 17, 11:59 pm EST

Worth: 10 points

OOC - If you were unable to participate in the activity portion of class, you can still complete the homework. Simply choose one of the stances listed above for your homework and follow the above instructions. If you were not in class at all, please refer to the class progression posts in the first post of History of Magic Lesson 1 to better understand the class discussion.

For information on how to submit homework for History of Magic, please read this post.