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Gobstones Preliminary Match: Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw The building used for the Gobstones matches had had its doors closed against the early fall morning chill. Its surfaces magically dusted by Mr McLeod and Mr. Kitridge, the school's Gobstones sponsors and made ready for the term's first preliminary match. OOC: Remember only members sorted into Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw Houses can post in this thread, it is not a chat thread and there is no rping. |
Mr Kitridge walked in with his hands stuck in his coat pockets against the brisk fall air, with Mr McLeod the schools groundskeepr and they together set up the hall for the first match lightening the fireplaces. On the way down from the castle Leo had seen the growing leaf piles under the trees. As the teams assembled Leo 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 first game of the season, I hope you're all as excited and geared up as I and Mr McLeod are!" 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: Hufflepuff 0 points Ravenclaw 0 points Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw Round 1 / Question 1 Subject: CoMC Level: Easy (1 point) Which dangerous carnivorous magical creature is covered in thick reddish-brown hair, has five club-footed legs and a low-slung body? |
Quintaped |
Quintaped |
The first players to step out with theeir houses respective shooters were first year Rachel Watson and fifth year Henric Nicolai. To cheers from the viewing area they released their marbles. The yellow marble rounded two obstacles before it lost all speed and stopped. No amount of cheers could get it to move. The blue marble surpassed its opponent and 4 more obstacles to claim the first points of the match. "First point of the Preliminary match goes to Ravenclaw!" Leo declared from the sideline. Match Standings: Hufflepuff 0 points Ravenclaw 1 points Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw Round 1 / Question 2 Subject: Ancient Runes Level: Moderate (2 points) Why is wood the medium of choice when crafting rune sets? |
Wood has a sacred, or mythical meaning. Every rune set is absolutely unique, bearing the characteristics of a single branch from a particular tree. |
A tree is the most perfect of spiritual beings, with its roots buried alive in Mother Earth and its limbs stretching out in the air. |
The badgers opted to switch players as Carl Leonard walked out on the court. Rachel Watson stayed for the eagle to complete a first year duel. The two released their marbles and watch them roll off side by side. They paced each other around the first 5 obstacles before the yellow marble swerved heavily to the right and stopped oozing out just a bit of smelly smoke. The blue marble surpassed its opponent and one more obstacle for the points. "2 points to Ravenclaw! Come on badgers!" Leo declared from the sideline. Match Standings: Hufflepuff 0 points Ravenclaw 3 points Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw Round 1 / Question 2 Subject: DADA Level: Difficult (3 points) What are three ways dark creatures differ from other animals? |
They are magical in nature, they actively harm for no reason other than that they can, they usually do not have a complete life cycle the way a typical animal but exists simply as a physical extension of an evil intention. |
They are magical in nature, they actively harm for no reason other than that they can, they usually do not have a complete life cycle the way a typical animal but exists simply as a physical extension of an evil intention. |
Neither team switched for the next roll as Rachel and Carl remained on the court with their houses respective shooters. Rachel seemed to have picked up some sort of luck with her next try with the shooter. She was getting her house's stone closer and closer to the Hufflepuff's stone, and the goal in extension. "3 points to Ravenclaw at the end of the first round. Ravenclaw leads 6-0 as we head into the second round! Come on badgers!" Leo cheered on. Match Standings: Hufflepuff 0 points Ravenclaw 6 points Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw Round 2 / Question 1 Subject: Divination Level: Easy (1 points) In the tarot deck, name the suits synonymous with Diamonds and Spades, respectively. |
Pentacles and swords |
wands and cups |
The badgers sent out fifth year Henric Nicolai again after the short break while the eagles relied on first year Rachel Watson. The duo swung their shooters and kicked their marbles forward in the court. The blue marble rolled around one obstacle without trouble but SMACKED nose first into the next one causing it to stop and ooze up a gush of smelly gob into the air and towards the spectators in the stands. The yellow marble surpassed its opponent and a few more obstacles to claim the points. "First point of the second round goes to Hufflepuff!" Leo declared. Match Standings: Hufflepuff 1 points Ravenclaw 6 points Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw Round 2 / Question 2 Subject: Herbology/Potions Level: Moderate (2 points) What plant is a kind of yarrow, the powdered leaves of which are said to cause sneezing and are used in a potion whose purpose is to cause hotheadedness, recklessness, and confusion? |
Sneezewort |
Sneezewort |
Rachel left the court and handed over the shooter to another first year, Jace Reed. The badgers kept playing with Henric. The two boys swung their shooters and released their marbles simultaneously. The yellow stook picked up pace fast as it rounded obstacles but unfortunatley for the badger side it lost its speed just as fast and came to a stop just short of its next obstacle. The blue marble surpassed its opponent and barley made it around it next obstacle before it too stopped. "2 points to Ravenclaw!" Leo declared still wrinkling his nose at the gob stench still in the air. Match Standings: Hufflepuff 1 points Ravenclaw 8 points Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw Round 2 / Question 3 Subject: Charms Level: Difficult (3 points) What is the difference between Finite and Finite Incantatem? |
Finite:: stops the current spell in effect, usually just one spell Finite Incantatem:: stops multiple spells happening at a given area |
Finite targets a specific spell on an object or individual while Finite Incantatem ends spell effects in the surrounding area. |
Jace remained for the eagles why the badgers sent out Carl again. Jace seemed to have picked up some sort of luck with his next try with the shooter. He was getting his house's stone closer and closer to the Hufflepuff's stone, and the goal in extension. "3 points to Ravenclaw at the end of the second round. Ravenclaw leads 11-1 as we head into the third round! Come on badgers!" Leo cheered on. Match Standings: Hufflepuff 1 points Ravenclaw 11 points Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw Round 3 / Question 1 Subject: DADA Level: Easy (1 points) What does the insect jinx do? |
makes the victim's head sprout feelers |
Sprouts feelers on the victim's head, removes the victim's powers of speech, and forces the victim to scuttle along the ground. |
Rachel came back out onto the court for the eagles while the badgers sent out a new player Bradson Sommerhalder. The first year duo swung their shooters and kicked their marbles forward. The blue marble rolled around a few obstacles before it swerved heavily to the left and out of play. The yellow marble surpassed its opponent and two more obstacles before it stopped. "First point of the third round goes to Hufflepuff!" Leo declared. Advisor note: Point goes to Hufflepuff for more complete answer. Match Standings: Hufflepuff 2 points Ravenclaw 11 points Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw Round 3 / Question 2 Subject: Arithmancy Level: Moderate (2 points) What did the Pythagoreans do to the person who discovered irrational number? |
They tied a millstone around the person's neck who discovered the irrational number and threw him into the ocean. |
Tied a millstone around the person's neck who discovered the irrational number and threw him into the ocean. |
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