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On the grounds next to the vegetable patch, an area has been squared off for a potato sack hopping relay race between the houses. Stuck in the ground are about 20 poles in house colors with some distance between them in a straight line. The professors have also put up a starting line where each house has cases packed to the brim of good sized potato sacks at the students' disposal. There is no shortage of sacks. The cases will re-stock themselves if the need is dire. Each student is supposed to weave themselves around and between all the poles from left to right in a zig zag motion and then back to their friends. You have to hop until your legs get numb and really give your all for your team!
SPOILER!!: Prizes!
Everyone receives tokens for participating.
1 quality post= 1 token
2 quality posts= 2 tokens
However if your posts are lacking effort then they will earn you fewer tokens.
Crossing the finish line= 1 token
And the winners also get bragging rights.
The rules:
This is an RP event; to get some tokens you have to RP and show some effort.
Each potato hop team has to consist of 3 members.
Each team has to come up with a name for their team and post who their members are in their first post.
The game will run over 3 rounds to allow everyone to find a team and take part.. Each student has to hop in a potato sack down the field and around all 20 poles and back to where he/she pats the next member on the shoulder (to "tag" them in so to speak).
When all 3 members have completed their legs, you have to sit down to show professors you are done.
Each round lasts 3 days, and after one round is finished the next round will open. Each user has to post as many quality posts and as times as they like, to reach the end. By "quality" we mean at least one good sized paragraph, 4 lines of text, and a bit of effort put into the posts.
We know that in the heat of the moment, adrenaline will run high but please, no pushing, shoving, or use of magic to get advantages. Bad behavior isn't tolerated!
Please wait for a staff member to post to signify the start of the round.
Gustav hopped at the 11th pole, pausing to catch his breath.
"You sure are fast!!"he called towards Ira. He was drained out of energy, his muscles were pulling every inch of his body. Come on...Gustav...you can do it...for the BUTTERBEER CREW!
He willed himself to jump another short distance away, passing a few poles behind him. He saw that Ira was a few hops in front of him, he had to catch up. He looked straight ahead and focused on his teammates who was waiting for him to return.
"Urrghh.."he growled, his look of determination apparent on his face. He was at the 8th pole now..
Ira was loving this! Thank Merlins that she wasn't the only one drained of all energy! It looked like Gustav too was having a hard time as well.
Then she giggled a bit when he let out that particular growling sound! That reminded her of her father who used to growl so low but yet loud enough!
Gustav's face was screwed in determination. So was Ira's. She had to reach that finishing line first! So even though, her leg muscles were a little cramped and a little more tired, she carried on. Pulling on her sack, she hopped more. 8th pole, hop hop hop hop.. 7th pole, then some more hopping, 6th pole, 5th pole..
She was so close to the finishing line! She waved to her teammates and gestured them to be ready for the next lap.
Ira never seemed to give up yet...which he found it rather admiring about her sense of character. But he certainly didn't want to be outdone by a Gryffindor, no offense...but he wanted to show that Hufflepuffs were as strong and competent as well. He heard some bad sayings about being in this house was like being bottom of the food-chain, he wanted to prove them wrong even though this race wasn't about that at all.
This was about teamwork between the houses but there was nothing wrong if he had hufflepuff pride in him...he thought.
"Olright....time to change tactics.."he thought. He moved his hands closer together so he grab hold the potato-sack more tightly. He realised he was able to move faster.
He grinned as he was almost catching up with Ira.
"Hope your team can catch up with mine,"he shouted. He waved towards his team members to get ready. They both were almost at the finishing line!
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Originally Posted by nups21
Ira was loving this! Thank Merlins that she wasn't the only one drained of all energy! It looked like Gustav too was having a hard time as well.
Then she giggled a bit when he let out that particular growling sound! That reminded her of her father who used to growl so low but yet loud enough!
Gustav's face was screwed in determination. So was Ira's. She had to reach that finishing line first! So even though, her leg muscles were a little cramped and a little more tired, she carried on. Pulling on her sack, she hopped more. 8th pole, hop hop hop hop.. 7th pole, then some more hopping, 6th pole, 5th pole..
She was so close to the finishing line! She waved to her teammates and gestured them to be ready for the next lap.
Beezus was jumping and frantically waving her hand around as Ira went first. She was doing great. In fact, she was very good at that Potato Sack Hopping. And she was really enjoying too.
When Ira signaled her and Isaac that she was very close, she looked at the boy and with a look told him that she'd go after Ira. They would need more force at the last leg of the race and they would need a boy's energy for that. She cheered for her team mate more, "Go Ira!!" she shouted enthusiastically as she waited for her to arrive at their base.
Ira never seemed to give up yet...which he found it rather admiring about her sense of character. But he certainly didn't want to be outdone by a Gryffindor, no offense...but he wanted to show that Hufflepuffs were as strong and competent as well. He heard some bad sayings about being in this house was like being bottom of the food-chain, he wanted to prove them wrong even though this race wasn't about that at all.
This was about teamwork between the houses but it was not wrong if he had hufflepuff pride in him...he thought.
"Olright....time to change tactics.."he thought. He moved his hands closer together so he grab hold the potato-sack more tightly. He realised he was able to move faster.
He grinned as he was almost catching up with Ira.
"Hope your team can catch up with mine,"he shouted. He waved towards his team members to get ready. They both were almost at the finishing line!
Last few poles were left! Ira! You have to do this! she said to herself. I can do it! She wasn't the one to give up.. She was more hardworking rather than brave, at least that was what she thought so. But clearly the sorting hat thought otherwise!
Anyways, she clutched her sack firmly and hopped forwards. Gustav was almost close to her. And they both were close to the finishing line!
And what did he say? Her team catches up with his? Nope.. actually it should be the other way round! "Oh no! I hope YOUR team manages to catch up with MINE!" Ira replied with a smile. He sure was a wonderful competitor!
She jst wanted to lie down somewhere and go to sleep! But she hopped forwards.. 3 more to go.. Hop hop! 2 more to go.. Hop hop! 1 more to go!
SPOILER!!: Beezus
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Originally Posted by tomewitch
Beezus was jumping and frantically waving her hand around as Ira went first. She was doing great. In fact, she was very good at that Potato Sack Hopping. And she was really enjoying too.
When Ira signaled her and Isaac that she was very close, she looked at the boy and with a look told him that she'd go after Ira. They would need more force at the last leg of the race and they would need a boy's energy for that. She cheered for her team mate more, "Go Ira!!" she shouted enthusiastically as she waited for her to arrive at their base.
Ira looked towards her teammates and saw that Beezus was all set and ready to go. That was good! And it felt great to see Beezus so excited, jumping up and down, cheering for her!
Ira hopped forwards. She came to the 1st pole.. Huffing and puffing a little, she lunged forwards. 2 more hops and she would be done!
Hop! Hop! Hop! And there! She made her way around the 1st pole and crossed the finishing line. "Yayy!!!" She looked back at Gustav and urged him to come fast too. "Come on, Beezus! start the race! You've got to go!! Cheers for the Ghost Riders!" Saying so, Ira patted the shoulder of Beezus, thereby tagging her.
Then she sat down on the ground, exhausted but feeling great!
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Originally Posted by nups21
Ira looked towards her teammates and saw that Beezus was all set and ready to go. That was good! And it felt great to see Beezus so excited, jumping up and down, cheering for her!
Ira hopped forwards. She came to the 1st pole.. Huffing and puffing a little, she lunged forwards. 2 more hops and she would be done!
Hop! Hop! Hop! And there! She made her way around the 1st pole and crossed the finishing line. "Yayy!!!" She looked back at Gustav and urged him to come fast too. "Come on, Beezus! start the race! You've got to go!! Cheers for the Ghost Riders!"
"Yes!" The eaglet yelled as she saw that Ira had managed to cross the line. Immediately, she ran towards her. "Good job Ira," she told her as she hurriedly hopped unto the sack. Now, time for some hopping. She glanced at her team mates, "Wish me luck!" she mumbled then she started off the leg.
HOP. HOP. HOP.
Beezus passed the first pole with a bit of difficulty. she did not expect that it was a bit hard to jump with a sack on. Not to mention, she had not tried playing that game before. However, she pulled on the sides of the sack and continued hopping. Pole 2, passed. Balance Beezus, just keep your balance. She kept reminding herself. She looked at their opponents and the mere fact the all of them were giving their best motivated her. She hopped faster and soon she passed the third pole.
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Zhenya was almost at the end - 5 more poles to go. She hopped as quickly as she could to the finish line. Just 4 more to go. She saw Laura pass her! Wow, she is quick! She thought to herself. Others were starting to come towards her, so she thought she had better get herself into gear. 3 more to go, almost there. She was ignoring her greatly increasing heart rate. 2 more to go, she could see the finish line! IT WAS ALMOST THERE!! Just one more pole to go, and she fell over. She quickly pulled herself back up and jumped. FINALLY, she crossed the finish line.
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"Fourth Pole!" she giggled as she passed by the said pole. Why, she was enjoying the whole jumping thing. And the fact that she was always pulling the sack with her as she hops makes it more fun for her. She did not dare look behind or beside her for although she was having so much fun, she still wants their team to win.
Beezus zigzagged past the fifth pole. At first, she wasn't sure if she'd even make it to the third pole but she certainly surprised herself for not long after, she was hopping around the sixth pole. She kept grinning as she went.
"Come on Beezus!" Ira cheered for her team mate as she hopped her way and zigzagged past the 5th pole. And she was certainly moving much faster than Ira, at least it seemed that way! Thank Merlins that she's in my team! Ira thought to herself.
It was so exciting to be a spectator and cheer for others!
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Grin. And chuckle and a small laugh. She could hear her team mate cheering for her from their base but she couldn't look and even say, 'hey! I'm doing good eh?' because she couldn't risk it. She might fall and lose her balance if she did. It would really hurt her ego since she was a bit competitive. Yeah, she was always competing especially when the rival is her most annoying cousin.
"Come on, come on.." she urged herself as she passed the seventh pole. About thirteen more poles to go and she'll be going back. Thirteen more..no, only twelve for she already went around the 8th pole!
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13,14,15,16,17... Almost there! Olivia jumped faster, there were people ahead of her but she did not give up. I can do it she chanted, even though she was out of breath. 18,19,20! She rounded the bend and was now heading back the other way, she wasn't falling behind!
"Come on Beezus!" Ira cheered for her team mate as she hopped her way and zigzagged past the 5th pole. And she was certainly moving much faster than Ira, at least it seemed that way! Thank Merlins that she's in my team! Ira thought to herself.
It was so exciting to be a spectator and cheer for others!
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Grin. And chuckle and a small laugh. She could hear her team mate cheering for her from their base but she couldn't look and even say, 'hey! I'm doing good eh?' because she couldn't risk it. She might fall and lose her balance if she did. It would really hurt her ego since she was a bit competitive. Yeah, she was always competing especially when the rival is her most annoying cousin.
"Come on, come on.." she urged herself as she passed the seventh pole. About thirteen more poles to go and she'll be going back. Thirteen more..no, only twelve for she already went around the 8th pole!
Cheering on Beezus as she took off bouncing in her sack, Isaac pulled the sack as high as he could. Him being a bit taller, the sack was lower then he'd like but he would make do. "GO BEEZUS!" he said cheering again as she passed the 8th pole. Looking over Ira he grinned, tightening his hold on his sack again.
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Wow. That was just wow. From behind her, she could hear not only Ira but also Isaac cheering for her. They were such a good team, supporting each other. And that encouraged her to move on faster.
She jumped 'round the 9th pole and pulled the sack tighter above her waist. Past the 10th pole. She was doing all she can, hopefully she won't lose her balance or trip. That would consume too much time and she couldn't afford to lose time especially now that she had circled her way passed the 11th pole!
Wow. That was just wow. From behind her, she could hear not only Ira but also Isaac cheering for her. They were such a good team, supporting each other. And that encouraged her to move on faster.
She jumped 'round the 9th pole and pulled the sack tighter above her waist. Past the 10th pole. She was doing all she can, hopefully she won't lose her balance or trip. That would consume too much time and she couldn't afford to lose time especially now that she had circled her way passed the 11th pole!
"Come on Beezus!" he shouted, cheering her on again. "You're almost there!!!" Pulling at the sack so it was almost to his waist he got ready to jump.
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A red light came shooting out of her wand. "STOOOOP!" She said in a booming voice. "The first round is over." She said taking notes on performances. "That was a good round. We won't need round 2 and 3. I'm going to post the points and awards for the winners."
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(TEAM 1) nups21 - 64 Points Prize won: 1 commemorative token and A Vannacutt Manufactured Blizard 2000 Broom
(TEAM 3) Symphora - 45 Points Prize won: 1 commemorative token and Gift certificate good for 7 galleons to Madame Malkins
(TEAM 1) tomewitch - 27 Points Prize won: 1 commemorative token and Gift certificate good for 5 galleons to Slug and Jiggers
(TEAM 2) Jessiqua - 25 Points Prize won: 1 commemorative token and A broom servicing kit
(TEAM 2) Harry174 - 20 Points Prize won: 1 commemorative token and Gift Certificate for 2 galleons at Flourish and Blotts
(TEAM 5) Anna Banana - 11 Points Prize won: 1 commemorative token and A set of gobstones
(TEAM 2) CJP - 9 Points Prize won: 1 commemorative token and A trick wand
(TEAM 1) Green Ninja - 5 Points Prize won: 1 commemorative token and Gift Certificate for one Ice Cream at Florean Fortescues
Ira was unable to contain her happiness and excitement! Ooh! Team 1 had won! Yipee! She just wanted to yell about and celebrate right then and there, but kept her excitement level down in front of the professor.
"Thank you Professor! We enjoyed the race!" she said to professor
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A red light came shooting out of her wand. "STOOOOP!" She said in a booming voice. "The first round is over." She said taking notes on performances. "That was a good round. We won't need round 2 and 3. I'm going to post the points and awards for the winners."
"Thank you for the trick wand and tokens!" Olivia said to Lafay.
Potato Sack Race! 
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