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Maxilocks · #1 (**permalink**) 07-11-2011, 03:23 AM

Maybe he should look more... energetic? Energetic. It was a rank-deciding match, after all. Jared couldn't quite shake off the laid-back look after he had arrived, ten or so minutes before either team did, though. Once things were in order and both teams were there, he handed each its respective gobstone bag.

"I hope you've all familiarized yourself with the rules," he drawled. He was supposed to repeat what he had said last time around, wasn't he? Maybe he ought to ask Josephina about this. "There will be no tolerance for cheating. Good luck."

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 03:33 AM

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Round 1 Score

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Hufflepuff. - 0
Ravenclaw - 0

Round 1; Question 1

Subject: Care of Magical Creatures
Level: Easy

This XXXXX rated creature has a lion's head and a dragon's tail. It is native to which country?

Lockhartian · 07-11-2011, 03:35 AM

Chimaera / native to Greece

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 04:00 AM

Prefect Lockhart starts the match with a well-aimed shot, and the yellow gobstone rolls close to the Jack Stone, stopping a mere two inches away from it. There is no response from the Eagles. Perhaps they're waiting for the right moment to show off their abilities?

For now, though, the Badgers have the lead.

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Hufflepuff. - 0
Ravenclaw - 0

Round 1; Question 2

Subject: History of Magic
Level: Intermediate

Where is former Hogwarts professor, Cuthbert Binns, known to have kept a copy of the Draconifors spellbook?

AlwaysSnapesGirl · 07-11-2011, 04:10 AM

The History of Magic classroom

Lockhartian · 07-11-2011, 04:16 AM

Classroom 4F / History of Magic classroom

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 04:37 AM

Vashti Greenwell takes possession of the pit, for Ravenclaw. Her aim is a little off, however, and the blue gobstone she rolls veers off to the left at the last moment. Treyen Lockhart's gobstone, on the other hand, lands right next to the Jack Stone.

Hufflepuff takes the point and the round.

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Round 1 Score

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# 1: Hufflepuff
# 2: Hufflepuff
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Round goes to: Hufflepuff

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Match Score

Hufflepuff. - 1 (Round 1)
Ravenclaw - 0

Round 2; Question 1

Subject: Herbology
Level: Easy

Mooncalf dung, if harvested before sunrise, has what effect on plants?

AlwaysSnapesGirl · 07-11-2011, 04:45 AM

It will make any magical plant it is spread on grow fast and strong.

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 04:54 AM

Miss Greenwell certainly isn't one to give up - she takes possession of the pit once more and, this time, her gobstone sails right across, coming to a stop less than an inch away from the Jack Stone.

Hufflepuff doesn't attempt to outshine the shot. Ravenclaw takes the first point of the new round.

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Hufflepuff. - 1 (Round 1)
Ravenclaw - 0

Round 2; Question 2

Subject: Charms
Level: Intermediate

If you're running late and the only pair of socks you can find smells particularly bad, which charm would you use to eliminate the odour?

* Name of charm or incantation, either will do.

Walrus · 07-11-2011, 05:00 AM

scourgify

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 05:52 AM

Ravenclaw Captain, Jacob Blunt, rolls a blue gobstone across the pit. In an unexpected turn of events, however, the gobstone veers off course, and rolls out of play.

It's unknown if the Badgers are too surprised or just clueless, but there is no response from the Hufflepuff end. No point will be awarded for this turn.

The correct answer was the Anti-Odour Charm [Odoris Subsisto].

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Round 2 Score

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Hufflepuff. - 1 (Round 1)
Ravenclaw - 0

Round 2; Question 3

Subject: Astronomy
Level: Difficult

Which subject was Physical Cosmology a branch of before it became a branch of astronomy, and which famous theory of physics led to the development of modern Physical Cosmology?

Lockhartian · 07-11-2011, 05:57 AM

Metaphysics and religion / Theory of Relativity by Albert Einstein

Walrus · 07-11-2011, 05:59 AM

it was a branch of metaphysics and religion, Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 08:46 AM

Jacob and Treyen roll a gobstone each, the former for Ravenclaw, the latter for Hufflepuff. For a moment, it looks as if both gobstones are going to collide, and knock each other out of play. Then both slow down, and come to a stop. Is it a draw? Not quite. The blue gobstone is closer to the Jack Stone, close enough to cause the Jack Stone to spurt out some gob.

Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw are now tied, each with one round under its belt.

OOC: The Theory of Relativity includes the Special Theory of Relativity and the General Theory of Relativity, which were published in different years.

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Round 2 Score

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# 1: Ravenclaw
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Round goes to: Ravenclaw.

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Match Score

Hufflepuff. - 1 (Round 1)
Ravenclaw - 1 (Round 2)

Round 3; Question 1

Subject: Divination
Level: Easy

Name three major types of Divination.

Mell · 07-11-2011, 09:07 AM

Cartomancy
Tasseography
Palmistry

Talikins · 07-11-2011, 09:08 AM

Three Major types of Divination are Astrology,Oculomancy and Crystallomancy.

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 09:21 AM

Mia Gibbins and Renesmee Dixon simultaneously reach for gobstones. Mia's gobstone sails across the pit, before slowing down several inches away from the Jack Stone and causing it to spew more gob in all directions.

Has the gob scared off the Eagles? There is no response from the blue end. Hufflepuff leads the new round.

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Hufflepuff. - 1 (Round 1)
Ravenclaw - 1 (Round 2)

Round 3; Question 2

Subject: Ancient Runes
Level: Intermediate

The Runic alphabet was used to write what, before the adoption of the Latin alphabet?

Mell · 07-11-2011, 09:31 AM

Various Germanic languages

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 10:15 AM

Perhaps encouraged by her successful last shot, Mia rolls another yellow gobstone for Hufflepuff. It seems her earlier precision wasn't just a matter of luck, as the gobstone falls just half an inch short of hitting the Jack Stone.

It looks like the Ravenclaws aren't going to challenge the shot. Hufflepuff leads, two to one.

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Round 3 Score

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# 1: Hufflepuff
# 2: Hufflepuff
# 3: -

Round goes to: Hufflepuff

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Match Score

Hufflepuff. - 2 (Rounds 1, 3)
Ravenclaw - 1 (Round 2)

Round 4; Question 1

Subject: Flying
Level: Easy

Cobbing is one of the most common fouls in Quidditch. When does it occur?

Mell · 07-11-2011, 10:23 AM

When a player uses their elbow against an opponent.

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 10:44 AM

It might just be a hat-trick for Mia, as she takes possession of the pit once again, and the yellow gobstone she has rolled comes to a stop right next to the Jack Stone. The Eagles are going to find it a tough task to outshine this shot. Five seconds... ten seconds... and it seems Ravenclaw has decided not to challenge the shot.

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Hufflepuff. - 2 (Rounds 1, 3)
Ravenclaw - 1 (Round 2)

Round 4; Question 2

Subject: Muggle Studies
Level: Intermediate

Rosa Louise Parks is often referred to as "the first lady of civil rights." What is she most famous for?

Mell · 07-11-2011, 10:50 AM

Rosa was an African-American and she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white passenger.

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 10:59 AM

Mia Gibbins rolls another gobstone for Hufflepuff, her aim precise. The marble causes the Jack Stone to hiss out gob. Watch out, players! It's washable, but it doesn't smell too good.

There is silence at the blue end, as Hufflepuff bags another round. Don't give up, Eagles! It's not too late to turn the match around!

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Round 4 Score

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# 1: Hufflepuff
# 2: Hufflepuff
# 3: -

Round goes to: Hufflepuff

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Match Score

Hufflepuff. - 3 (Rounds 1, 3, 4)
Ravenclaw - 1 (Round 2)

Round 5; Question 1

Subject: Ancient Runes
Level: Easy

Which Norwegian scholar deciphered the Elder Futhark in 1865?

Mell · 07-11-2011, 11:02 AM

Sophus Bugge

Maxilocks · 07-11-2011, 06:22 PM

It looks like Miss Gibbins isn't done just yet! She reaches for another gobstone, rolling it across the pit. The Ravenclaws, perhaps still stunned at the last two expert shots, let this one go unchallenged, too.

Hufflepuff continues to lead.

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Round 5 Score

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Match Score

Hufflepuff. - 3 (Rounds 1, 3, 4)
Ravenclaw - 1 (Round 2)

Round 5; Question 2