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Gobstones Preliminary Match: Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff The building used for the Gobstones matches had had its doors closed against the early September 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 Gryffindor and Hufflepuff Houses can post in this thread, it is not a chat thread and there is no rping. |
Mr. McLeod walked in with his hands kept in his coat pockets against the cold nearing winter morning air, with Mr. Kitridge the school's librarian and together they set up the hall for the second match lightening the fireplaces. On the way down from the castle the two had seen the growing leaf piles under the trees. As the teams assembled Justin 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 second game of the season. I hope you're all as pumped up as me and Mr. Kitridge are!" Not waiting for any responses Justin quickly signalled for the teams to choose their representatives for the first shot of the game. "Let's begin!" Match Standings: Gryffindor 0 points Hufflepuff 0 points Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 1 / Question 1 Subject: Potions Level: Easy (1 point) Who is the author of Magical Drafts and Potions? |
Arsenius Jigger |
The first roll of the match for the badger side was taken by second year, Carl Leonard, against Gryffindor. The cheering increased as much as the speed from the two stones displayed. Surpassing three obstacles and hitting two more the stones slowed down to a halt, with the yellow stone stopping much closer to the center than red. "First point of the Preliminary match to Hufflepuff!" Justin declared from the sideline. Match Standings: Gryffindor 0 points Hufflepuff 1 point Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 1 / Question 2 Subject: Muggle Studies Level: Medium (2 points) Which Muggle profession best coincides with being an employee of St. Mungos? |
A Doctor or Nurse. |
Doctor and nurse |
Carl retains his spot against fourth year Marsha Hanover who represents the lion's side. With a focused look they took their shots. The yellow and red stone rebounded off four obstacles, one activating a shower of gob onto the spectators, before the stones slowed to a halt. The red one landed passed another obstacle into the center, with the yellow left behind one obstacle. "Two points to Gryffindor!" Justin declared from the sideline. Match Standings: Gryffindor 2 points Hufflepuff 1 point Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 1 / Question 3 Subject: Ancient Runes Level: Difficult (3 points) The element of air indicates what traits in Rune study? |
Intellect, Reason, Stability, Winter |
Sixth year Emma Ross steps in for her turn against the lions as Marsha keeps her ground. The two shoot their stones out as they start in a wild spiral. One obstacle down, two, three, four.. before they start to slow to a stop. The yellow stone was closer this time. "Three points to Hufflepuff at the end of the first round. They lead 4-2 as we head into the second round!" Justin declared. Match Standings: Gryffindor 2 points Hufflepuff 4 points Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 2 / Question 1 Subject: Divination Level: Easy (1 point) In the tarot deck, name the suits synonymous with Clubs and Hearts, respectively. |
Wands and cups |
First year Hattie Paton steps in for her turn against the lions. Both shoot their stones out as they start in a wild spiral. The yellow stone shoots straight colliding with the red stone rebounding it off the grid, with the yellow stone left rolling through four obstacles before halting. "First point of the second round goes to Hufflepuff!" Justin declared. Match Standings: Gryffindor 2 points Hufflepuff 5 points Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 2 / Question 2 Subject: CoMC Level: Medium (2 points) What are five signs that can be used to identify the werewolf?[/QUOTE] |
A shorter snout, more human-like eyes, the tufted tail, and their mindless hunting of humans whilst in wolf form, gain pallor as the full moon approaches and then wanes |
Fourth year Brian Woods steps in next turn against the lions. Both shoot their stones out at the start. The yellow stone with a bit too much power collides with the red sending out of bounds, the yellow continues through two obstacles before the next rebounds it off the map sending a spray of gob at the audience. Advisor note: No points awarded to either house. The correct answer was snout shape, pupils of eyes, tufted tail, heightened smell and hearing, and preference to rare meat. Match Standings: Gryffindor 2 points Hufflepuff 5 points Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 2 / Question 3 Subject: History of Magic Level: Difficult (3 points) According to Professor Lainey, Cupid was not a little baby with wings, but actually what form of entity? |
Professor Lainey thought Cupid was a poltergeist. |
First year Fiyero Jones steps in next turn against the badgers. Both shoot their stones out at the start. The red stone at a faster rate heads down the path through three obstacles while the yellow one hit the first obstacle, sending a spray of gob at the audience. "Annnd three points to Gryffindor at the end of the second round! Hufflepuff and Gryffindor tie it up with five points. Let's go teams!" It was looking to go either way at this rate. Match Standings: Gryffindor 5 points Hufflepuff 5 points Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 3 / Question 1 Subject: Transfiguration Level: Easy (1 point) Albus Dumbledore had at least one paper published in what magazine on Trans-Species Transformation? |
Transfiguration Today |
Transfiguration Today |
Brian steps in for his turn with Marsha. Both shoot their stones out at the start. The two stones head through the center through a number of obstacles. One down, two, three, four, five before slowing to a halt. The yellow stone was closer to the center than the red. "First point of the third round goes to Hufflepuff!" Justin declared. Match Standings: Gryffindor 5 points Hufflepuff 6 points Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 3 / Question 2 Subject: Ancient Runes Level: Medium (2 points) Which 5th century runic monument in Lancaster, England has an inscription that reads "Gebiddeth fora Cyunibalth Cuthbereng"? |
Cunebald's Cross |
Prefect Franklin Paton steps in representing the lions for his turn against Brian. The two boys swung their shooters and released their stones. With a strong start, the red stone fires out with the yellow one circling around three obstacles before the yellow collides with a obstacle stopping it in its path. The red stops as a greater distance than the yellow. "Two points to Gryffindor!" Justin announced from the sideline. Match Standings: Gryffindor 7 points Hufflepuff 6 points Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 3 / Question 3 Subject: Astronomy Level: Difficult (3 points) Mention the full name (first, middle and last) of the astrophysicist who mentioned that the atoms that comprise life on Earth are traceable to the stars we all look up at every night. |
Neil deGrasse Tyson |
Franklin remains his ground against Brian. The two boys swung their shooters once again to and release their stones. With too much power to compensate, the yellow stone collides with an obstacle before stopping, spraying the badger team with gob while the red stone rolls through them to a halt after three more obstacles. "Annnd Gryffindor nabs three points at the end of the third round. They lead 10-6 over Hufflepuff. It's never too late to catch up however, so let's get ready for the next round!" Justin declared. Match Standings: Gryffindor 10 points Hufflepuff 6 points Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 4 / Question 1 Subject: Arithmancy Level: (1 point) What is the concept of 9 year-cycles? |
A nine-year cycle occurs repeatedly in one's lifetime, but with a different theme ruling the cycle each time. The philosophy behind this is that all experiences in our lifetime are symbolized in the numbers 1 through 9. |
Franklin remains his ground against the badgers. As the two stones once again shot out, the yellow one came out faster rolling through two obstacles before stopping. The red stone once again rolled over towards the center before stopping, with a greater distance from the yellow. "First point of the fourth round goes to Gryffindor!" Justin announced from the sidelines. Match Standings: Gryffindor 11 points Hufflepuff 6 points Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Round 4 / Question 2 Subject: DADA Level: Medium (2 points) Which cursed object causes the victim to speak in limericks for the rest of their life? (include the type of object, and its name) |
A book: Sonnets of a Sorcerer |
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