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Gobstones Consolation Match: Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw The building used for the Gobstones matches had had it's doors closed against the harsh, winter air and its surfaces magically dusted by Professor Botros and Mr. Kitridge, the school's Gobstones sponsors and made ready for the term's third preliminary match. OOC: Remember only members sorted into Gryffindor and Ravenclaw Houses can post in this thread, it is not a chat thread and there is no rping. |
Mr Kitridge had walked in with his hands stuck in his coat pockets against the chilly morning air, the Ancient Runes Professor had graciously set up the hall for the third match so Leo could focus on lighting the fireplaces and getting warmed up. As the teams assembled he put his wand to his mouth to enhance his whistle to get the players attention. "Good morning and welcome to the Gobstones club, today's our consolation match and third game of the season, I hope you're all as excited and geared up as I am." Not waiting for any responses Leo quickly signalled for the teams to choose their representatives for the first shot of the game. "Let's begin!" Match Standings: Gryffindor 0 points Ravenclaw 0 points Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw Round 1 / Question 1 Subject: Transfiguration Level: Easy (1 point) What is the incantation for the spell that turns leaves into lumber and what is the wand movement? |
The incantation is "Temran madera", the wand movement is a horizontal line drawn with your wand. |
The incantation is "Temran madera," and the wand movement is a small horizontal line drawn in the air with one's wand. |
Sophie Brown and Victor Bay marched out with the shooters for their houses. The two players swung their shooters and kicked their stones forwards. The blue stone rolled past several obstacles before it stopped. The red stone rolled and rolled until it had just surpassed it's opponent before it stopped. "First point of the game goes to Gryffindor!" Leo announced. Match Standings: Gryffindor 1 points Ravenclaw 0 points Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw Round 1 / Question 2 Subject: General Knowledge Level: Moderate (2 points) What do the numerals around the edge of each wizarding coin represent? |
A serial number number belonging to the goblin that cast the coin. |
A serial number referring to the goblin who cast the coin |
Botros, standing next to Kitridge, watched Brown and Toussaint take a shot at their house's stones. The red and blue stones rolled few steps further into the board, the blue one stopping only a step behind the Gryffindor's one. Match Standings: Gryffindor 3 points Ravenclaw 0 points Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw Round 1 / Question 3 Subject: Divination Level: Difficult (3 points) Who uses Sage and Mallowsweet and for what purpose are they used? |
Sage and Mallowsweet are herbs burned by centaurs, who observe the fumes and flames to refine the results of their stargazing. |
Centaurs burn sage and mallowsweet for better scrying in smoke and to refine the results of their stargazing. |
Diggle of Gryffindor and Brown of Ravenclaw marched out for a new battle. The players nudged the stones of their houses, the red stone surpassed the blue one significantly and stopped at a decent distance from the Jack Stone. Blue gob was sent the Lions' way. "Points for Gryffindor at the end of this round. Gryffindor leads 6-0. Come on eagles!" Leo cheered on. It was more fun if the match was close. Match Standings: Gryffindor 6 points Ravenclaw 0 points Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw Round 2 / Question 1 Subject: Potions Level: Easy (1 points) Leech parts are used in which two potions? |
Leech parts are cut up (into chunks) and used in both Polyjuice potions and Forgetfulness Potions. |
Leeches are actually included in the Wrinkle-Heal Potion, the Polyjuice Potion, the Lingualaxus Truth Serum, the Forgetfulness Potion, and the Antidote for the Confounding Concoction, while the more specific juice of leeches is included in the De-aging Potion, the Shriveling Potion, the Babbling Beverage, the mild formulation of the Confounding (Confusing) Concoction, the Shrinking Solution, and Medicamentum Contraho: The Shrinking Potion. |
Both Third years seem to be confused about the shooter, holding it upside down and failing to kick any stones. Tsk tsk tsk. Botros made a sign with his hand so that they held it right and tried again. Advisor's note: The question caused a little of confusion, it was referring to any two potions. So, we're going to throw it out and ask a new one. Match Standings: Gryffindor 6 points Ravenclaw 0 points Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw Round 2 / Question 1 (try B) Subject: Divination Level: Easy (1 point) What is Belomancy? |
The ancient art of divination by use of arrows. |
Belomancy is a kind of divination anciently practiced by means of marked arrows drawn at random from a bag or quiver, the marks on the arrows drawn being supposed to foreshow the future. One would typically either draw from the quiver and and the first arrow drawn would be the predictor, or all quivers would be shot and the one that traveled the furthest would be the answer. |
Alexa Cambridge headed out on the court to join Sophie Brown for a new battle of the shooters. The two girl's swung their shooters and kicked their stones forwards. The blue stone rolled and rolled past a series of obstacles before it stopped. The red stone rolled and rolled until it surpassed its opponent and stopped. Match Standings: Gryffindor 7 points Ravenclaw 0 points Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw Round 2 / Question 2 Subject: Muggle Studies Level: Moderate (2 points) What were the original manual typewriter ribbons made out of? |
Cotton. |
Heavily inked cotton |
Alexa handed over the lion shooter to Demelza whereas Sophie kept the eagle shooter. The two girl's swung their shooters and kicked their stones forward in the court. The red stone rolled around a few obstacles before it stopped. The blue stone rolled and rolled until it past its opponent and stopped causing red gob to spray towards the spectator benches. Match Standings: Gryffindor 7 points Ravenclaw 2 points Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw Round 2 / Question 3 Subject: HoM Level: Difficult (3 points) On which date in history was the infamous Harry Potter first delivered to his Aunt and Uncle's doorstep and by whom was he delivered? (Include month, day, and year for the date) |
November 1, 1981. He was delivered to the doorstep by Dumbledore, but to Privet Drive by Hagrid. |
An unknown Gryffindor player and Brown of Ravenclaw marched out for a new battle. The players nudged the stones of their houses, the blue stone surpassed the red one significantly and stopped at a decent distance from the Jack Stone. Red gob was sent the Lions' way. "Points for Ravenclaw at the end of this round. Gryffindor leads 7-5. The match is getting closer!" Leo announced. Match Standings: Gryffindor 7 points Ravenclaw 5 points Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw Round 3 / Question 1 Subject: Charms / Herbology Level: Easy (1 points) Which spell will charm a pot into heating itself? |
Tea-Making Spell. Wand movement is to tap the kettle and it will heat up the kettle. |
The Chaudensis Charm, the incantation being "Chaudensis." |
incendio, the fire making charm |
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