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Hera · 12-15-2011, 12:57 PM

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All announcements and the latest news pertaining to classes and homework as well as the latest Quidditch and Gobstones announcements can be found in this thread. If you missed a class... don't fret. Just come check this thread and you'll be set. Stretch your legs and strive for achievement.

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Special events

Cassirin · 03-10-2012, 10:47 PM

Seminar Lesson Three ♥ Entrancing Enchantments

♥ What: The most educational, fabulous, and spectacular class you will ever have the privilege and honor of attending.
♥ When: Class will open Sunday March 11 at 8PM PST/ Monday March 12 at 4AM GMT, and it will begin approximately 12 hours after.
♥ Where: Divination Tower
♥ Who: Students of all ages are invited.
♥ Additional: Bring your wands and you charm. Gifts for Her Fabulousity, Madam Poppy Prunella Pricklepot, will get you far.

pundantic · 03-12-2012, 06:16 AM

Gryffindor Quidditch Victory Party!

So we beat Slytherin this Saturday at the Quidditch match! Thanks to all who came out to support. Now you are all invited to attend the lion victory party in the Common Room. Head over now and let's get the party started!

sweetpinkpixie · 03-13-2012, 06:37 AM

AncientRunesLessonThree
PLUSFinal

When: Sunday, 18th March

Time: 11pm GMT, 7pm EST

Where: Ancient Runes Classroom, fifth floor.

The lesson will start off in the classroom before moving outside. So comfortable clothing is required.

demented_death_eater · 03-15-2012, 02:25 AM

Ravenclaw vs Gryffindor

When
Saturday, 17 March @ 1pm EST*

Where
Hogwarts Quidditch Stadium

Information for the Fans
The Stands will open the evening before the game and will close 36 hours after the game ends.

School spirit is highly encouraged at all Quidditch Games
and make sure that you dress accordingly for the weather!

*For those not living in the United States, please be aware that the USA is now on Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) which means the start time for the game is 5pm GMT.

sweetpinkpixie · 03-16-2012, 04:42 AM

Lesson #3 Homework

Due
Wednesday, 21 Mar @ 8pm EST.
Work received after the deadline will not be graded.

The Assignment
1. What are the origins of the game of Quodpot? (5)
2. How many players are on a Quodpot team? How does a team score? (5)
3. Explain how Quodpot and Quidditch differ (5)

This is worth up to 15 points.
All answers must be in your own words; plagiarized answers will receive a score of zero (hint: don't copy and paste).

Homework Submission
Title your PM 'Flying #3 HW' and send to Professor Vindictus.
In your PM, please include your user number and your answers.

Hera · 03-18-2012, 04:13 AM

Herbology Lesson Three - Part Two

Who: All Hogwarts Students

What: Lesson Three - Part Two

When: Sunday 18th March, class will open approximately 5am GMT

Where: The Student Garden

Items to Bring: Common sense, strictly no high heels, your wand and a smile.

OOC: The lesson won't start for about 12 hours after the time mentioned above, so everyone will have time to RP arriving to class, reacting to their surroundings etc. This part of the class will last approximately 2-3 days. After which, the second part of the lesson will commence -- keep an eye on the notice boards for details. Please read through the Herbology Rules and Expectations prior to attending the lesson- I'll know if you haven't. If you have any questions feel free to PM (personal message) me.

sweetpinkpixie · 03-18-2012, 04:45 AM

{Basic Arithmancy Lesson Three Assignment}

1. Calculate the four Core numbers for either a member of the Hogwarts Staff OR a student role model of your choosing. (You may need to ask them specifically for their birthdates and full names.)

2. Does that person's Personality number coincide with your first impression of them?

3. How does this person's Destiny and Life Path Numbers seem to integrate with where they are today?

4. Knowing this person's birth date, how does the traits found in this person's Zodiac sign compare with the meanings in their core numbers?

DUE: Friday March 30, 2012 @ 11:59pm EST
Don't forget to follow my rules for homework submission

Reminder: This assignment is ONLY for 1st through 3rd years (with the exception of ONE third year, who knows who she is)

sweetpinkpixie · 03-18-2012, 10:49 AM

DefenseAgainsttheDarkArtsLessonThree

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roselyn

They probably had thirty minutes, maybe a little more, before the class ended. Most so far wanted to do the activity, which was fine with her. "Like I've said, I've hidden a number of items out in the first floor corridor with the bedazzling hex, and you are to use the Verdimillious spell to try and find them. If you bring them back to me, you can grab a few extra points for your house. There are equal items out there for each house, and they are of course, colored the house's color, so if you come across an object that you know doesn't represent your house, leave it be."

"Also, if I catch the fact that you skipped out on class early or are using any spell other than Verdimillious, you will be losing house points. I expect all of you to be back here at the end of the lesson relatively unhurt; items vith you or not. Othervise, you better have a very good excuse. Other than that, you can go ahead...The items are only on the first floor corridor. Don't stray elsewhere."

"As for those who vont to practice the offensive nature of the spell, Mr. Murdoch here vill be helping us...vith target practice." Really, she really really owed him for this. Glancing towards him, she gave a quick smile before moving on. "You all know the incantation, Verdimillious, yet to achieve this side of the spell, the vand movement is quite different. A lot less elaborate I guess you could say. All you do, is point your vand at your target, and say the incantation. For example. Verdimillious." She pointed her wand at the invisible chest. A green line of sparks shot from her wand before surrounding the chest, snap, crackling, and popping around it for a moment before disappearing.

"It's effects can be quite effective in dueling to buy you some time. It mostly feels like little stings and pinches, making the skin become quite sensitive. So umm..." Medea glanced towards the groundskeeper. "Mr. Murdoch here vill let you know if you're doing it right. Like I said, if you do happen to be hit, I do have a cream here that'll help soothe the sensitivity."

For those who are doing the activity, you can start RPing in the First Floor Corridor, and make sure to check back here regularly to see an up-to-date list on what's been found and what hasn't! For those who are practicing the spell, aim for Mr. Murdoch! Hehe. Don't worry, a tough groundskeeper like him can handle it. ~~maybe.~~ Reminder, this class will end around late Monday (19th) or Tuesday (20th).

SPOILER!!: Activity Items

Even if you were not in the first part of the lesson you can still join in! So come on lions!

sweetpinkpixie · 03-19-2012, 06:07 AM

{Pre-Lesson Assignment For Advanced Students}

Think about the events that have happened to you this past year. Your life, as many numerologists will say, can be visualized as musical score.

Your assignment is to use a musical score as a background and write in highlights and key points thus far in your life and what may come in the future. Just as notes in a musical piece are played at specific moments to give music its rhythm and character, each point in your life has a certain duration and influence over your life during a specific period of time.

You should have at least five "notes" on your "life musical score". You can either do this as a graphical representation or just write it out, but the more effort you put into it, the more points you'll earn.

An example of a "note" in your life might include "taking your OWL exams", as this is a milestone, which is what i mean by having key points listed, is really a way of saying listing 'mile markers' on a musical score.

SPOILER!!: VERY simple example

Remember, you could make this as complex as you like. The more you add the more points you're likely to get. You can do it by bullet points or graphical representation. You COULD even put the bullet points to actual music or music notes, if you're so inclined to do so.

DUE BEFORE the lesson begins, which should be sometime about March 26th (or 27), evening EST.
Don't forget to follow my rules for homework submission

Reminder: This assignment is ONLY for 4th through 7th years (with the exception of ONE third year, who knows who she is)

sweetpinkpixie · 03-20-2012, 06:56 AM

DefenseAgainsttheDarkArtsLessonThree
HOMEWORK

○Write an adventure story in which you are an explorer, and how both sides of the Verdimillious spell had helped you along the way. Include the correct incantation and wand movements. This should be at least 6 inches of parchment. (4 paragraphs). [10 points]

OR
○Make up an item that has been imbued with dark magic. Remember to list what it is, how it is used, who would use it, and who would most likely be the victim. Include a drawing of the object in your submission. [10 points]

○Extra Credit: Draw a picture or create a card for Mr. Murdoch, thanking him for helping out so valiantly with the past lesson. RP either giving him the picture/card or sticking it on his front door, and include the post in your homework PM. [5 points]

Note: Please choose just one assignment to do. Doing both won't earn you extra points.

Worth: 10 points + an additional 5 for extra credit!
Due: March 27th, 8am EST [1pm GMT]

Please be familiar with the homework guidelines before submitting.

Lezleighd · 03-20-2012, 05:58 PM

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Part Two

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The third Muggle Studies lesson will open this Wednesday, March 21 and will begin Wednesday evening.

Make sure you bring your favorite apron to cook in and your appetite to learn about Muggle dishes from around the world!

Can't wait to see you there!

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Hera · 03-21-2012, 04:55 AM

Herbology Homework Three

Task:

After caring for, and raising your Norandola over the last month, you need to consider how it reflects your personality traits. Remember Norandolas develop differently, depending on who or what they have been exposed to. This includes appearance and gender. Your task is to complete the following tasks:

1. Name it.

2. Sketch it.

[x] Can be hand drawn, done in paint or another graphics program. However it cannot be an image taken from Google. That's called cheating.

3. Write a rationale on how your Norandolas appearance reflects your personality.

[x] Please use my example as a guide. The amount I have written is the MINIMUM (if you want full marks).

[x] Remember, Norandolas do not possess the ability to fly, they cannot talk and are not poisonous or flesh-eating (mild toxicity is acceptable). Their APPEARANCE and gender are the ONLY things which will reflect your characters personality. If you disregard these restrictions, your homework assignment will be penalised. No matter how much effort you have put into it.
Click here to view my example.

Worth:
15 points

Due:
Monday 2nd April, 7am GMT

Submit to:
Professor Bentley

OOC: Please read through the Herbology Rules and Expectations in regards to submitting homework. I will NOT accept late submissions. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to send me a PM, and I’ll be more than happy to help you out.

sweetpinkpixie · 03-22-2012, 08:46 AM

EntrancingEnchantmentsHomework

Part I (5 Points)
1. Who are the three most important contributors to the field of Entrancing Enchantments? (1 pt)

2. Which other historical figure do you think practiced Entrancing Enchantments and why? (2 pts)
(OOC: For this one you may use a canon-HP character, canon-SS character or a real historical figure. Please include some evidence as to why you think so. What is it about their lives that cause you to believe they practiced E.E.s?)

3. How do you think Entrancing Enchantments are generally perceived by witches and wizards? Why? Refer to The History of Entrancing Enchantments for help. (2 pts)

Part II (3 Points)
Practice one of the following spells. You must post at least three time casting the spell. When submitting your homework, please include the all of links.

The Peace Inducing Charm
Type: Pagma Heterogenous
Incantation: Paxpacis (PAHK-pah-keys)
Wand Movement: Swish back and forth
Effect: Puts a nervous person or creature into a peaceful trance
Side-Effect: Target may become drowsy and fall asleep

The Cheering Charm
Type: Pagma Heterogenous
Incantation: Hagolus (Hah-GOO-Loose)
Wand Movement: Point
Effect: Cheers up a person
Side-Effect: May cause uncontrollable fits of laughter

The Flattery Charm
Type: Eros Autogenous
Incantation: Flattery Fluttery Fakery
Wand Movement: Tap twice and point
Effect: Everything the target says will sound like a compliment to others, causing them to have that butterfly-in-stomach giddy feeling.
Side-Effect: None

You may also practice the ones you learned in class, if you wish to. Only practice ONE, unless you want to practice more, but only one (3 posts) is required. You may practice them on a friend, enemy, pet, other animal, professor, etc. Just do it.

Part III (2 Points)
Go to the Headmaster's Office and tell him how great of a professor Madam Poppy Prunella Pricklepot is. Include links as proof when you submit your work.

Submit your homework to Starbreeze. Include your Username, ID Number, and House. Please, and thank you. Deadline is a week from this post. DUE before Saturday March 31st at noon PST

Lezleighd · 03-22-2012, 04:05 PM

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Part Two

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The third Muggle Studies lesson has officially begun!

Hope to see you there!!!!

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sweetpinkpixie · 03-23-2012, 02:12 AM

PotionsLessonThree

Is now in session!

demented_death_eater · 03-23-2012, 03:01 AM

Quidditch Cup Championship Game

Ravenclaw vs Hufflepuff

When
Saturday, 24 March @ 1pm EST*

Where
Hogwarts Quidditch Stadium

Information for the Fans
The Stands will open the evening before the game and will close 36 hours after the game ends.

School spirit is highly encouraged at all Quidditch Games
and make sure that you dress accordingly for the weather!

*For those not living in the United States, please be aware that the USA is now on Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) which means the start time for the game is 5pm GMT.

sweetpinkpixie · 03-24-2012, 06:51 AM

HistoryofMagicLessonThree

is in session
Class will not start until late tomorrow (around 7PM EST) so feel free to post your character arriving. Just please keep chatting to a minimum

sweetpinkpixie · 03-25-2012, 02:26 AM

History of Magic & Potions have BOTH moved to the same location!!

sweetpinkpixie · 03-25-2012, 04:09 AM

Care of Magical Creatures Lesson Three

For homework, you are to create a Public Service Announcement about how to handle a dangerous creature. A PSA can be anything from a video to a poster, as long as it informs the public about something they need to know. In this instance, you must create a PSA Poster.

Post your PSA Poster somewhere in the castle once you are finished. Before the final begins, submit a photo of your poster and a description of three spells you think would be useful against a dangerous creature. Be sure to include a rationale (explanation) for each spell you would choose to use.

OOC: Basically, you need to...
Make a PSA Poster.

RP your charrie hanging the poster up somewhere in the school.

Choose 3 spells you would use in conjunction with your PSA and write why those three.

PM me the link to the post along, your actual PSA, and your three spells blurb.

Due Date: 12:01 AM EST on April 1, 2012

Points Value: 15 points, with up to 5 bonus points for excellence.

OOC Note from the CoMC Professor: If you want to adopt your pygmy puff from the last lesson, too, you need to contact me (preferably via PM) BEFORE the final starts (likely the same day the homework is due).

*Nordic Witch* · 03-25-2012, 08:55 AM

MYSTERY TELESCOPE CHALLENGE!!!

The end of term is creeping closer. If you haven't gotten all your Rp posts in or still has a question or two that still needs to be answered then this is the time to do the work. The deadline to finish the challenge is on Tuesday March 27th 2012. There are up to 40 points hanging in the balance so get posting everyone!

Hera · 03-27-2012, 07:38 PM

Herbology Final

Who: All Hogwarts Students

What: Final Practical Examination

When: Now

Where: Greenhouse Two

Items to Bring: Common sense, strictly school uniform, your wand, dragon hide gloves, and your thinking caps.

OOC: The Final will close at approximately 7am GMT on Tuesday April 3rd. Please read through the Herbology Rules and Expectations prior to attending the Final.

Lezleighd · 03-28-2012, 05:02 PM

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Quote:

HOMEWORK:
Find three entrees and three desserts, not mentioned in class, from the Eastern Hemisphere. Include the following information about each item:
* Name
* Origin Country
* Brief History of the dish
* Ingredients of the dish
* Links to your sources

Please DO NOT just copy and paste from Wikipedia or you will receive zero points and a detention for copying.

Extra Credit:
For extra credit, create a menu using a graphics program of your choice with each of your dishes and desserts on it. You must include pictures.

Due Date: Monday, April 2 by 11:30 PM CST

Don't forget to look at the rules for submitting homework.

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BanaBatGirl · 04-01-2012, 09:12 PM

ATTENTION!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

As you walk into the barnyard, you might be disturbed by the professor's slightly glazed look as he sits on a stool and stares off into the distance. The man snaps to, however, as soon as he sees you and offers you a soft smile and a friendly wave. Williamson waits for the rest of the class to arrive and then explains your final. As he is explaining, you notice the corral of new pygmy puffs (on temporary loan from Weasley's Wizard Wheezes) and the buffet table set up near the empty winged horse stalls.

"First of all," the professor starts, "your task today is half practical and half theoretical. You're going to pick a pygmy puff you've never worked with before, select three of the foods for it to eat, and then document your process with discovering whether or not it will eat the foods. You will also describe the pygmy puff in detail and make an educated guess as to its gender, with reasoning behind your guess.

"You last step is a short essay in which you explain how you would go underwater for some reason --- that part is up to you --- and you find yourself surrounded by grindylows. Write how you would handle the grindylows, keeping in mind what we learned about dangerous creatures and the spell we used in our first class of the year. Explain why you would react to a dangerous creature that way. Wrap up your essay and your final with a small conclusion about what you learned this year in Care of Magical Creatures and what you would like to learn next year."

His spiel done, the professor gestured toward the pygmy puffs and then toward a stack of parchment and anti-cheating quills near his stool. "You may begin!"

OOC Directions:

Make one post.
Label it with your username; your member number; and your character's name, year, and house.
RP out the pygmy puff practical portion.
THEN, under a spoiler tag, and beneath your RP, write your essays.
Your essay portion should consist of at least three paragraphs: one about the pygmy puff's reaction to the foods and your process to discover its gender; one about the grindylow and how you should handle such a creature; and one conclusive paragraph about what you learned/want to learn in CoMC.
This thread will close on April 4, 2012. Good luck!

You only have THREE DAYS to complete this final, so GET STARTED! Even if you start a post and edit it when you have more time, that would be worth more points than not posting at all! This final is worth between 30 and 40 points.

GOOD LUCK!

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