Accidents Happen

One recent beautiful evening, I was giving Professor Whitmarsh a tour of the Hogwarts grounds. It was so beautiful and peaceful down around the lake at sunset. The sight of multicolored swans gliding along in pairs with their graceful necks entertwined was very romantic. Somehow along the way, my foot because tangled in something and I ended up with a broken bone. Professor Whitmarsh was very concerned and helped me back to the infirmary where put me in the care of Emma Wigworthy.

After leaving the infirmary, I wanted to let Professor Whitmarsh know that the break wasn't severe when I saw that Lavender Ackerly had cornered him and was talking his ear off. Being the considerate person he is, he was smiling and nodding his head as Lavender continued to talk and retain him. As I turned to leave, I saw Lavender's robe on the floor so I picked it up and saw that someone had stepped on it and left quite a muddy footprint. I hobbled back to my dorm room where, unfortunately, I tripped and fell into a few of Minee's cauldrons of dye. There was quite a colorful pool of liquid on the floor and, not thinking, I threw Lavender's robe on top of the dye to prevent it from spreadding to my peacock feathers. I must say that Lavender's robe was much improved with the tie-dyed effect...love that florescent pink!

I thought I should probably make good use of my time so I went to Professor Whitmarsh's office to wait for him. I was hoping that he had finally escaped from the trap set by Lavender A. I started straightening up the office and saw that the doors to the cupboards containing cubby holes filled with parchments was open and a few parchments were falling out. I slowly climbed up the ladder to put the parchments back. I was certainly surprised to see that the parchments contained the grades of all the DADA students. A couple parchments fell to Professor Whitmarsh's desk and were smudged. I tried to re-write those grades but Lucious's...er...Lucius's handwriting is sometimes very hard to read. I sure hope I didn't screw up anyone's grade.

Thank You Lavender Ackerly

I am so excited! Have you seen my lovely purple hair? Thank you so much, Lavender, for thinking of me. I have been asking my parents for ever so long to allow me to dye my hair purple and they keep telling me no. But now, because Lavender was thoughtful enough to put purple dye in my shampoo, I have my lovely purple hair. Aren't you jealous?

Oh, Lavender, I hope you don't get in too much trouble. My parents are not happy and I overheard them talking about an appointment with Miss Wartbobble.

Quidditch Round 1

1. At the beginning of the book, Cornelius Fudge is talking to the Muggle Prime Minister. Which member of the Order of the Phoenix has recently been found dead?

a. Hestia Jones
b. Elphais Doge
c. Emmeline Vance
d. Dedalus Diggle

2. What animal does Bellatrix Lestrange kill when she and her sister, Narcissa, are goign to see Professor Snape?

a. Owl
b. Fox
c. Rabbit
d. Cat

3. What time does Professor Dumbledore collect Harry from Privet Drive?

a. Midnight
b. 11 p.m.
c. Noon
d. 11 a.m.

4. What did Professor Slughorn transform into when he was trying to hide from Harry and Professor Dumbledore?

a. An armchair
b. A bed
c. A table
d. A wardrobe

5. What grade did Harry get in Herbology?

a. E - Exceeds Expectation
b. P - Poor
c. O - Outstanding
d. A - Acceptable.

6. Herbert Chorley, the Prime Minister's Junior Minister, has been entertaining the public by impersonating which animal?

a. A hen
b. A duck
c. A lion
d. A squirrel

7. What is Profeesor Sprout's first name?

a. Pimmy
b. Pomony
c. Pommy
d. Pomona

8. What is Dumbledore's idea of "a few words"?

a. nitwit, odder, blubber, and tweak
b. nitwit, odder, bubblegum and tweak
c. nitwit, oddment, bubblegum and tweak
d. nitwit, oddment, blubber and tweak

9. Who is Marcus Belby's famous uncle?

a. Bertie
b. Damocles
c. Tiberius
d. Savage

10. What is Snape's mother's name?

a. Helana Prince
b. Eileen Prince
c. Lily Prince
d. Elizabeth Prince

PICTURES:

PICTURE DAY

Being the shy, humble person I am, why post 1 picture on photo day when you can post 3! Being a Ravenclaw, seems only appropriate.


Me with one my favorite people in the whole wide word!


One of my many alter-egos.


My dad, siblings and me.

The Perfect Mate

So who is the man of my dreams? The man who will sweep me off my feet? Will he be a wizard? A professor? A Muggle?

Your result for The Harry Potter Husband Test...

Mrs. Weasley Twin

Laughter is important to you. You want a guy who's never boring, who can always put a smile on your face, and who can pull the best of pranks and never get caught. Or possibly two such guys. Because let's face it, they're pretty much a two-fer. You get one, you get both. Even if one of them's only a friend, he'll still be around so much you'll feel like you're married to him, too. Sure, they may not seem like the most mature guys in the world, in a traditional sense, but just ask them about their business plan. When they drive you nuts by relentlessly testing their latest inventions on you, you can console youself with that huge stack of cash and dragon-leather jacket. Besides, you know you're powerless against those stereo smiles.

Take The Harry Potter Husband Test at HelloQuizzy

Updating School Records

At the start of every school term, we get asked the same questions. Wouldn't you think that they had all this info already? And where does all this parchment get stored? I've never seen any old records in the lower levels of Hogwarts when I've been down there. None in the upper reaches as well.

Potter Name: Wisteria Lovegood

Rav ID: Neila

I am allergic to: Cats, dust, blooming fruit trees, Republicans and some Slytherins

Pets that I have: Only my little owl Paisley. (Do DADA professors count?)

My favorite yarn: Most of them!

If you are a Ravenclaw, do you prefer the film colors or the book colors? I like both, but I really prefer book colors.

My favorite flavor: clove or peppermint

My favorite holiday: Halloween

I would like to receive a: I would be thrilled with anything! Never tried dyeing so it might be fun. I LOVE making socks and living in a cold climate I can always use scarves.

List your favorite brand of needles or hooks, including size and length: I am a huge fan of Knit Picks Harmonies in all sizes and shapes. Can't have too many!

Is there a brand that you are dying to try?: I've only tried Lantern Moon.

I've participated in HSKS: (How many times have you participated in HSKS swaps?) 4

Do you have a birthday during this swap? If so which day? Nope, birthday was last term so this time I'll help others celebrate.

And, being a Ravenclaw, I'm all into extra credit so here are some other facts:

Favorite colors: Purple, blue, green

Favorite seasons: Spring and Fall

Favorite Disney character: Tinker Bell

Favorite time of day: early morning

Favorite snack: Popcorn

A New Term at Hogwarts

I'm so excited for the start of a new term at Hogwarts! There is so much activity around Ravenclaw Tower. There are first years dragging trunks up and down stairways looking totally baffled and lost. I do hope that the Slytherins can control themselves and not direct all these poor new students in the wrong directions. It was sad to see wide eyed first years terrified and stranded on the moving staircases last term. Let's hope they can all make it safely to their dorms without being permanently scarred!

Of course, I've been busy readying the Common Room. We have a new House Elf this term. Hopefully by the end of the week we'll know her name.

Oh..I see the new DADA Professor arriving! I'm off to welcome him as only I can do!