An update!! i won most creative for the duel!!!:) archerpren won most true to theme and staarrkatt won most artistic!!:D congrats to all:D
the brown ones were made by dragonsinger for round one (crochet), the stripped ones were made by for round 2 (knit), the blue ones were made by for round 3 (knit)
okie here we go:) a cool sly folder, which i actually need for hmwk papers, a awesome needle holder that holds ALL my long needles, its the thing with skull and cross needles, hehe!!:) then some awesome sock yarn that i'm gonna use to make some yoga socks, a pair of punkish socks, skittles (which are now all eaten), some yummy teas, a book on JK Rowling, a pair of full arm, fingerless mitts in the most amazing yarn ever, it feels sooo soft and heavy yet when you put them on is soo light!:) and then...
some fun halloween stitch markers and some tiny hair clippies to use to help hold stuff while i knit. thanks sooo much for this amazing package!!!:D dont forget to give your cute owl a couple of extra treats for his patience.
so not this last week but the week before that i think... i got my RAOK package from Pren the Wierd!!!:)
she sent a pattern for felted bowls (which i must add that i've never felted anything before so this will be fun to do i just need to figure out if i can do it here at the dorms), some feltable wool and some green ribbon and yarn to decorate my bowl once i've made it:)
this was an awesome week and i wanna appologize again for not putting this up earlier, but thanks Pren!!!:D
The first part of the class assignment is written ….. but it’s also partly ‘pretend’. For the sake of the assignment, you will pretend that you are on the Hogwarts Debate Team (not that we have one, but ….. ) …… the question before the Debate Team is: Should House Elves be freed across the board, by law or decree of the Ministry of Magic? You will need to prepare to argue both sides of this question, as you don’t know which side you will be assigned to. You may present your answers in one of 2 forms - as an outline or as a written statement. Remember - you will need an outline/statement for each side of the question. Please try to keep your answers short enough to take up less a full ‘page’ in the classroom! ::grins::
The written part of this assignment is worth 10 points for your House and must be completed and posted here, in the classroom, before you can earn extra credit for the fun part. :)
Free an Elf!
For an extra 25 points, knit or crochet a mini sock as a symbol of freedom for the Elves. As we all recall, Dobby was freed from virtual slavery with the Malfoy family when Harry tricked Malfoy senior into giving Dobby a book that also contained an article of clothing … specifically, a sock.
Your sock can be any pattern (or plain!), any style, any color or combination of colors. In size, it can be no larger than a baby sock. You can create a pair of baby socks & submit them for your project, but this part of the project will still be worth only 25 points.
Pictures of your project must be posted to the classroom, so we can all ooh & aah over them. If you need help doing this, Bebe eKNITabeth, one of our awesome Assistant Deputy Headmistresses, can help you …. check with her in the I.T. Dungeon thread.
Please do not use projects you have already made & used in other groups for this part of the assignment. Create a sock just to free an Elf.
Please take a picture of your favorite muggle plant. Please identify the plant and give a short (4-5 sentences) paragragh about the plant. It may be about the climates it grows in, or maybe the way you care for it. It may take a little research on your part to find out these things about your favorite plant. You may post this to the thread or to your blog with a link here. You may find this website helpful in finding info on your plants. This assignment is worth 20 points
Extra Credit:
With any form of crafting, please make you interpretation of a mandrake root. It may be a knit crochet painted ect. This site has some very interesting info on the mandrake along with this site, you should be able to get a good idea of what a mandrake root is. 25 points
I hope you all enjoy this assignment! Please let me know if I can be of any assistance! This is due by September first at midnight est.
Here’s your assignment: worth 10 points
Potions are magical liquids created by mixing various ingredients in a cauldron according to very specific rules. These mixtures must usually be drunk to give their magical effect. The ingredients in potions range from the mundane to the bizarre and fantastic, and the procedures for creating some potions can be complicated and time-consuming.
1 What were two potions made during Harry’s first year in Potions class?
2 What potion were the students making during the second year when Harry threw a firecracker in Goyle’s cauldron to create a diversion?
3 What potion imported from Peru did the Weasley brothers give Harry when he visited their store in Hogsmeade in Half Blood Prince?
4 Name 5 ingredients available in the Students Store cupboard at Hogwarts.
5 What tricky potion, which is an O.W.L. standard, is taught in fifth-year Potions?
6 What is the N.E.W.T.-level textbook for Potions during Harry’s sixth year?
7 Who invented Wolfsbane potion and who’s uncle was he?
8 What 2 ingredients in your kitchen will make a fizzy potion? (used in home remedies to help with bee stings)
9 What ingredient added to a carbonated drink will make the drink foam? ( We all love these!)
Hint: A tree has …, your pint of ….. is on the bar , and you ….down a river
Now for the Extra Credit worth 25 points
I thought I would give you guys a break from Potions work. I know we need to get our mitt, gloves, whatever done for our spoilee….We can’t forget about them. So for extra credit PM me with a picture of your mitts, gloves, whatever starting (as in the cast on) or where ever you are at now.. and a pic of them next Tuesday when you have made some progress on them or if you get them done by then. Please don’t post the pics here as we don’t want to spoil our surprises. You must show some progress. At least 10 rows or an inch. Whichever comes first.
If you are some of the lucky ones ( pandoraphelps archerpren ) who have finished their mitts, gloves, whatever. Then I would like for you to do one of these cool potions for your assignment. Pick which ever one you want to do or if you can answer number 9 in the quiz then you may do that one. But I want to see proof as in pics of your experiment.
So no time to waste….get out your potions books and get started!!!!
Oh and don’t forget to sign your posts for your quiz! :)
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Well students good to see you all, come on in & settle down. I think you will find this assignment interesting. Scratches her head, “Now where did I put those notes?”
Right here they are. Pens & parchment ready? Then here we go.
For 25 points, make in whatever medium you like something to help you dream. This can be anything that fits the theme eg a small sleep pillow containing a sleep charm or a dream catcher. Use your imaginations.
An extra 10 points can be earned by recording one of your dreams & analysing it.
All work to be completed & posted to this classroom by 11:59 PM EST on the 18th of August.
Good Luck Everyone.
Professor Clara Trelawney
So here is the assignment. It shouldn’t take too long. Since it is a quiz, it is only worth 10 points. The quiz will be due at midnight (Pacific time) on 11 August 2009. Now, the next few days I will be busy with Sock Summit (a crazy muggle sock knitting convention) but will check in when I can.
1) Which is the incantation one must say to repel a Dementor?
a. Anapneo
b. Riddikulus
c. Braccium Immendo
d. Expelliarmus
e. Expecto Patronum
2) Name the three “Unforgivable Curses.”
3) What is the name given to the language of snakes, which is usually associated with the Dark Arts but that Harry Potter can speak?
4) The ability to penetrate another’s mind and read their thoughts is…
a. Mind-reading
b. Psychology
c. Memory Alteration
d. Legilimency
e. Occlumency
5) What is the difference between a werewolf and an animagus?
6) What Unforgivable Curse killed Harry Potter’s parents, the Riddle family and – in “Half-Blood Prince” – a certain main character?
7) What creature lurks in places where blood has been shed, waiting to attack unwary travellers?
a. Vampire
b. Redcap
c. Hag
d. Kappa
e. Banshee
8) How can a Petrified person be restored to their original state?
a. They can’t
b. Mandrake Draft
c. Pheonix Tears
d. Essence of Dittany
e. Skele-Gro
9) If a dementor kisses you, what has it done?
10) What is the name of a creature that is reanimated by a Dark Wizard to do his or her bidding?
a. Dementor
b. Inferius
c. Flobberworm
d. Boggart
e. Banshee
11) Which is the incantation one must say to repel a Boggart?
a. Obliviate
b. Protego
c. Expecto Patronum
d. Riddikulus
e. Stupefy
12) A Patronus by itself is not enough to repel a Dementor. What else is necessary?
a. A sad memory
b. A happy memory
c. A general memory
d. An angry memory
e. A confusing memory
13) The first basilisk is believed to have been bred by what wizard?
a. Uric the Oddball
b. Herpo the Foul
c. Emeric the Evil
d. Loxias
e. Antioch Peverell
14) The ability to conceal one’s thoughts from external penetration is…
a. Levitation
b. Occlumency
c. Mind Cloaking
d. The “GET THE HELL OUTTA MY BRAIN” Focusing Charm
e. Legilimency
15) What is the only cure to basilisk poison?
a. Essence of Dittany
b. Centaur Tears
c. Pheonix Tears
d. Unicorn Blood
e. Gillyweed
Andromeda Finch-Fletchley
Slytherin HoH/DADA Professor
ETA: Don’t forget to include your HP name and house so I know who to give the points to.
Project Assignment:
Out of 35 possible points.
Extra credit of 35 points possible
Due: August 4 (Tuesday)
For every Charms student, a wand is the most essential tool. I would like each of you to try your hand at wand-making. Using common household items (and whatever else you may be able to find at the local crafts store), please construct a wand for yourself.
In addition to constructing your wand, please include the following: a list of (Muggle) materials you used and 2-5 sentences about why your wand has picked you. You can talk about wand wood, core, length, flexibility or anything else that may be special.
Also, each student must have a place to put his or her wand when class is over. For the extra credit part of the assignment, you are to construct a wand pouch. Again, use whichever materials you can find at the local crafts store, but I have found that both knitting and crocheting work quite well.
Grading Rubric:
Wand Construction: (25 points)
* Is this portion of the assignment finished and did the student follow directions?
* Did the student make a decent wand that would be functional in the classroom?
* How much artistic style did the student put into making the wand? Written Portion: (10 points)
* List of Muggle materials?
* Short written analysis of his or her wand? EXTRA CREDIT
Wand Pouch Construction: (35 points)
* Is the assignment finished and did the student follow directions?
* What is the quality of the pouch? How well will it function?
* Is the wand pouch aesthetically pleasing? Callisto Verity
Charms Professor
Ravenclaw HoH
edited by DHM pren for points
What are two magical creatures that are kept as domestic pets in magical households? Kneazle and Puffskein
What creature resembles a ferret? couldnt remember this one so i had to look at what others said, they said Jarvey
Are unicorn babies- a. Pink b. Green c. Blue d. Gold
Name 4 breeds of dragons. norwegian ridgeback, common welsh green, chinese fireball, and antipodean opal
What are the magical properties of a phoenix? its tears can heal anything, it will brust into flames, die, then be reborn from the ashes
Bonus-
Knit or crochet a pygmy puff, name it, and described he/she’s personality. The description does not need to be longer than 5 sentences.
My Answer:
okie this is bob, he isnt like normal pygmy puffs as he isnt bright colors. but he likes that and so do i cause i'm not a bright colors girl to begin with:D he likes to nap all day with my kitty and likes to eat a lots of junk food, basically he gets along well with my kitty and puppy. he is great friend and can always be counted on.
Don’t have fur yarn? Try this tutorial. Fur Stitch, thanks Lizzie for finding this!
Let’s begin with a basic class, here goes:
::reads from text::(Source here)
Astronomy (from the Greek words astron (ἄστρον), “star”, and nomos (νόμος), “law”) is the scientific study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth’s atmosphere (such as the cosmic background radiation). It is concerned with the evolution, physics, chemistry, meteorology, and motion of celestial objects, as well as the formation and development of the universe.
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. Astronomers of early civilizations performed methodical observations of the night sky, and astronomical artifacts have been found from much earlier periods. However, the invention of the telescope was required before astronomy was able to develop into a modern science. Historically, astronomy has included disciplines as diverse as astrometry, celestial navigation, observational astronomy, the making of calendars, and even astrology, but professional astronomy is nowadays often considered to be synonymous with astrophysics.
So, for your assignment, select one planet and on your blog, linking in a post below (Or here if you don’t have a blog) select one planet or celestial body (star, moon, sun) and tell us a little about it in 4-5 sentences. 10 points due July 21
For extra credit, using any craft medium of your choosing, create a celestial body. (If making stitch markers, must be at least 4) 25 points due july 21
My Answers:
Jupiter is the 5th planet from the sun and the larget of all the planets. It is one of the 4 gas giants of the solar system. It was named by the Romans after their god, who was the leader of the Olympian gods as well as the god of thunder - makes sense why they named this one gets the name since its HUGE:). In Japan it is concidered the wood star - hence why on Sailor Moon (manga and anime), Sailor Jupiter has the color green and shoots a lot of leaves and what not when she attacks, tho in the US cartoon of it she yells out stuff with lightning and thunder in the name but still has the leaves in the attack itself, give on to us Americans for mixing mythology:) Other mythology Jupiter is assiociated with is Norse Mythology's Thor - also god of thunder tho not leader of the gods that was Odin; Babylonian Mythology's Marduk - which was their god of water, vegitation, judgement, and magic, which sounds a little like the Japanesse's Mythology of Jupiter. hehe I love mythology and how they all connect:D
sooo yeah i didnt realize that this assignment was already posted cause i thought that we were waiting till each assignment was turned in before a new one was posted but its okie, i didnt have time to make a celetial body for extra credit sadly:(
isnt he freaking adorable!!?!?!?:)The Sorcerer’s Companion Arithmancy Calculator
Once you have completed your reading, the written assignment is:
Calculate and determine your
1) Character Number - which indicates the general personality type of the individual.
2) Heart Number - representing the individual’s inner life and can indicate desires and fears hidden from others. The Heart Number is the reduced total of all the vowels in the name.
3) Social Number - showing the outer personality, the face an individual shows to the outside world. The Social Number is the reduced total of all the consonants in the name.
These will be posted on your blogs and link posted below Assignments must be posted no later than midnight Pacific time, July 14th. July 21st.
Grade points: 10 points for the assignment
My Answers:
Bella the Beautiful
1) Character Number: 9
2) Heart Number: 5
3) Social Number: 4
Extra Credit Voluntary Assignment:
Should you desire to explore Arithmancy further, knit or crochet an item that illustrates one of your above answers.
For Example: If one of your three numbers is
1 This is the number of the individual, the solitary unit. Ones are independent, focused, and determined. They set a goal and stick to it. They are leaders and inventors. Ones find it difficult to work with others and don’t like to take orders. They can be self-centered, egotistical, and domineering. They are often loners.
You could create a wolf to illustrate the lone wolf aspect;
or should one of your three come out to be
4 Like a table that rests solidly on four legs, four indicates stability and firmness. Fours enjoy hard work. They are practical, reliable and down to earth; they prefer logic and reason to flights of fancy. They are good at organization and getting things done. Like the cycle of the four seasons, they are also predictable. They can be stubborn, suspicious, overly practical and prone to angry outbursts. The conflicts possible in “two” are doubled in four.
Something practical, or something to illustrate the wheel of the year/four seasons.
As long as you can explain the significance, I’m willing to listen and grade
Grade points: 25 for the extra credit assignment
NOTE: This portion of the assignment is voluntary!
My Answers:
1) 9 = Represents completion and achievement to the fullest degree (as it is the complete number, three, expressed three times). Nines dedicate themselves to service, often as teachers, scientists, and humanitarians. Strongly determined, they work tirelessly and are an inspiration to others. However, they can also be arrogant and conceited when things don't go their way.
