1- A fellow classmate never lets you speak in a conversation. What incantation do you mutter under your breath? What happens to your classmate when you say the incantation?
Ducto moutho! duck tape appears across their mouth, I feel its an effective spell lol
2- You’ve just entered a Muggle city in complete wizard clothing and a restroom cannot be found to change out of your outfit. What charm or spell do you say to change what you are wearing?
presto chango!
3- You are riding a bicycle along on a country road and suddenly notice your tire is flat and needs air. What spell do you perform to give your tire air?
wingardium leviosa! (ill be riding on air lol)
4- You are reading a valuable and one-of-a-kind book, and, quite unusually, you’ve left your quills and parchment in the dorm. You only have your wand for assistance. Create a spell for highlighting or remembering the important pieces of text without harming the book.
emblazio! it will highlight the text in a nice light (great for when you are in dark rooms)
Muggle Studies: Write a small paragraph about the following objects. What are they used for? Do you have any personal experience with them?
The first object is a steam presser. I think the muggles use it to flatten things. I have never used such an object but I have heard they find it very useful in their day to day lives. The second object is a grass smoosher or so I gather from the picture. They use it to kill grass, who knows why they are so distructive to mother earth. The third object is used to cut the tops off of cans. We have one at home and while I have never used it without magic I do find it to be a useful object. The final object looks like a weapon. I am sure we could use it at home to take care of the garden gnome problem.
Magical Clubs and Associations: Use your creativity to tell us what the following clubs/associations are based on their acronyms. Is the club/association open to all? Members only? Requirements to belong? Have some creative and clever fun with this. Elaborate as you wish!
1- The HAGS association This group is founded by an older witch named Agatha (nicknamed Hagatha for her less than stellar looks) She wanted older witches to have a group to which they could belong. It's primarily made up of unattractive ladies.
2- The club of SQUEALers This is the piglet cheerleading squad. Once a year they hold tryouts for enchanted pigs to join this elite squad. Only the best and brightest piglets can join and cheer for the Hogs, a local quidditch team.
3- The THE club The TRUE HERO ELITE club or THE Club is a group of witches and wizards who gather together at conventions dressed as their favorite hero from folklore. It's like the muggles version of a scifi convention. Anyone can join as long as you are a hero at heart (or at least a side-kick)
4- The association of FIRE and ICE This is a very old association begun by witches and wizards who enjoyed being burned at the stake because of the tickle from the freezing flame. While witches and wizards are no longer burned at the stake this old group continues to meet several times a year to discuss the most advanced in fire and ice spells. Only the best and the brightest of our time are accepted as members.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
RAOK!!!!
Bob and I got home from the dogpark and found the most amazing present in the mailbox today! It was from Bevin Rae Mooney! Look at that gorgeous stationary she used. 
She sent me so many awesome goodies, like the Buddah paper clip. I love it, its so cute and will be put to use immediately organizing yoga papers! :)
She sent me some really pretty blue and bronze beads to make my own stitch markers or earrings. I can't wait to use them, they will be so much fun! 
The she sent me a variety of teas! I am drinking the raspberry tea now and it is delicious. I haven't tried the others yet but I'm excited because I love tea. 
She handknit this gorgeous soft cotton cloth. I'm sure it will be put to good use. I do love handknit cloths, I have one in the kitchen right now lol. :)
This is Bob "helping" with the photoshoot....or sitting on it. I guess that depends on your definition of helping lol.
This is a shot of everything from the package. THANK YOU BEVIN!!!! You're the best and have totally made my day! :)
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Photo tag!
I just got tagged by Cass so I guess its time to share! Here are the rules:
1. Go to your pictures on your computer
2. Open the 6th folder
3. Choose the 6th picture
4. Show the picture on your blog and write something about it.
5. Invite 6 new people to this challenge.
6. Link to them and let them know they have been tagged.
LOL this is Hank, my mom's dog. He is the sweetest creature in the world. This is him just chillin in my mom's kitchen. He loves to go outside and chase whatever you throw. It's his favorite game on the planet.
I tagged: Lady Arabella Carmichael , Hermione Bagnold, Megaera Black, Bevin Rae Mooney, Cassandra Goode, Fleur Dolohov
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Quidditch Round 1
1. What momentous event was the reason that the members of the Order of the Phoenix felt it necessary to move Harry out of the Dursley’s house?a. The start of the new school yearb. The Dursleys kicking him outc. Voldemort’s escape from Azkaban d. Harry’s upcoming birthday
2. Who revealed the actual date of Harry’s transfer to Voldemort, despite the misinformation the Order had been spreading around that the move would occur on the eve of his actual birthday?a. Mundungus b. Snape c. Yaxley d. Shacklebolt
3. With the use of Polyjuice Potion (and to confuse any possible attack by Death Eaters), six member of the Order were disguised as Harry and escorted out of Privet Drive, along with the real Harry. Which member of the order did not survive that night?a. Mad-Eye Moody b. Nymp0hadora Tonks c. Hagrid d. George Weasley
4. Who informed Harry, Ron and Hermione of the bequests left to them in Dumbledore’s will? a. Kingley Shacleboltb. Minerva McGonalgallc. Arthur Weasley d. Rufus Scimgeour
5. During the wedding celebration for Bill and Fleur, Kingley Shacklebolt sent a Patronus to tell the guests that the Ministry had fallen, Scrimgeour (the Minister) was dead and the wedding celebration was about to be attacked by Death Eaters. What form did the Patronus take? a. A lynx b. An otter c. A doe d. A stag
6. Escaping from the wedding to London, our three friends found themselves confronted by a pair of Death Eaters, disguised as workmen. This close brush impressed on them the need to find someplace to hide. Where did they decide to go?a. The Leaky Cauldron b. Sirius Black’s house c. The Dursley’s house d. Ron’s Auntie Muriel’s house
7. Kreacher’s animosity towards Harry, Ron and especially Hermione (a Mudblood) was well documented in book five, “The Order of the Phoenix.” His initial interaction with them showed that his attitude had not changed. How did they win him over?a. By giving him clothes and his freedomb. They didn’t win him over!c. By giving him something to eat d. By giving him Regulus Black’s old locket
8. Who did they eventually find was in possession of the locket/Horcrux?a. Severus Snapeb. Lucius Malfoyc. Lord Voldemort d. Dolores Umbridge
9. What did Harry find embedded in the door of Umbrdige’s office?a. Moody’s magical eye b. Nymphadora’s purple hairc. Hedwig’s headd. George Weasley’s ear
10. After retrieving the Horcrux, they tried to return to their safe place but they were pursued (actually Yaxley tagged along when they disapparated). This meant that the Death Eaters knew their hiding place and they had to go somewhere else. Where did Hermione take them? a. To Godric’s Hollow b. To the Forbidden Forest c. Back to the Burrow d. To the site of the Quidditch World Cup
Picture Scavenger Hunt
The pictures must be posted on your blog or at least linked to from your blog. Make sure that the links work or you will not get credit.
Mad-Eye Moody
Nymphadora Tonks
George Weasley
The Dursley's House
Kreacher
2. Who revealed the actual date of Harry’s transfer to Voldemort, despite the misinformation the Order had been spreading around that the move would occur on the eve of his actual birthday?a. Mundungus b. Snape c. Yaxley d. Shacklebolt
3. With the use of Polyjuice Potion (and to confuse any possible attack by Death Eaters), six member of the Order were disguised as Harry and escorted out of Privet Drive, along with the real Harry. Which member of the order did not survive that night?a. Mad-Eye Moody b. Nymp0hadora Tonks c. Hagrid d. George Weasley
4. Who informed Harry, Ron and Hermione of the bequests left to them in Dumbledore’s will? a. Kingley Shacleboltb. Minerva McGonalgallc. Arthur Weasley d. Rufus Scimgeour
5. During the wedding celebration for Bill and Fleur, Kingley Shacklebolt sent a Patronus to tell the guests that the Ministry had fallen, Scrimgeour (the Minister) was dead and the wedding celebration was about to be attacked by Death Eaters. What form did the Patronus take? a. A lynx b. An otter c. A doe d. A stag
6. Escaping from the wedding to London, our three friends found themselves confronted by a pair of Death Eaters, disguised as workmen. This close brush impressed on them the need to find someplace to hide. Where did they decide to go?a. The Leaky Cauldron b. Sirius Black’s house c. The Dursley’s house d. Ron’s Auntie Muriel’s house
7. Kreacher’s animosity towards Harry, Ron and especially Hermione (a Mudblood) was well documented in book five, “The Order of the Phoenix.” His initial interaction with them showed that his attitude had not changed. How did they win him over?a. By giving him clothes and his freedomb. They didn’t win him over!c. By giving him something to eat d. By giving him Regulus Black’s old locket
8. Who did they eventually find was in possession of the locket/Horcrux?a. Severus Snapeb. Lucius Malfoyc. Lord Voldemort d. Dolores Umbridge
9. What did Harry find embedded in the door of Umbrdige’s office?a. Moody’s magical eye b. Nymphadora’s purple hairc. Hedwig’s headd. George Weasley’s ear
10. After retrieving the Horcrux, they tried to return to their safe place but they were pursued (actually Yaxley tagged along when they disapparated). This meant that the Death Eaters knew their hiding place and they had to go somewhere else. Where did Hermione take them? a. To Godric’s Hollow b. To the Forbidden Forest c. Back to the Burrow d. To the site of the Quidditch World Cup
Picture Scavenger Hunt
The pictures must be posted on your blog or at least linked to from your blog. Make sure that the links work or you will not get credit.
Mad-Eye Moody
Nymphadora Tonks
George Weasley
The Dursley's House
Kreacher
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Now for your viewing pleasure...fiber content! :)
Pictured above is my entrelac sock by eunny jang. I have never made entrelac anything before so its been a fun learning experience. When I finally finish these socks they will be sent to my friend Adrienne. I will also enter them into the SKA drawing to maybe win a prize! :)
Pictured above is one of my attempts at spinning on my drop spindle that I got for christmas. It has a single on it right now from the louet gems drop spindle kit. It's been fun learning singles I am ready to try plying though.
Above are some special socks to send to a special friend. They are the campfire socks. I just love the yarn I used, artyarns merino. So pretty but they took much longer than I was anticipating so I will be glad to send them off finally. 
Above you will see the amazing prize I got from HSKS6. Some yummy yarn and chocolate. I do love my sock yarn! Thanks Neila I was soooo excited to get it in the mail! You are the best. :)
This is sock one of the Marlene socks from Cookie A in the Knit1 mag. They have turned out pretty awesome if I do say so myself which I do, lol. I can't wait to finish the second one so I can wear them! Not that this has stopped me I finished this sock today and am wearing it (just the one sock) around the house. :) Below is a rare glimpse of my kitty and puppy hanging out together. If they knew I had this picture they would probably kill me and burn all photographic evidence. ;)
I have a hat I want to post but my spoilee has yet to receive it so that will be saved for a later post. Now I am off to make some dinner and then knit the night away on my socks! :)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Slytherin quiz....yeah I want to get to know them
Slytherin House Quiz #2: How Well Do You Know Your Housemates?
1. Which housemate has an 11 ½ inch holly wand with a Dragon Heartstring core? Bathilda Boomslang
2. Which housemate creates rockin’ sock patterns? Emma Wigworthy
3. Which housemate has the hots for David Boreanez? cassandra puddlemere
4. Which housemate used to be the top badger who made a habit of eating snakes? Quinn
5. Which housemate shows off her awards from HSKS6 on her blog? madam ferula
6. Which housemate makes kicka* * cookies IRL? Esme
7. Which housemate is a third year Slytherclaw, whatever the hell that means? Callisto
8. Which housemate wants Plymouth to make her feet happy? Bathilda Boomslang
9. Which housemate is a knitting addict? (Ok, all of us, but one in particular.) lily of flitwick
10. Which housemate loves to sing? diana lockhart
11. Which housemate has issues with muggle devices? ginny crookshanks
12. Which housemate likes Darth HelloKitty?cecily fortescue
13. Which housemate has a member of the family with his own fan club? queen frysia
14. Which housemate has never-ending PMS? olivia gaunt
15. Which housemate originally comes from South New Joisey?penelope caerphilly
16. Which housemate “adores” European chocolates? clara clovenhoof
17. Which housemate has a roommate who seriously put a crimp in her communication abilities? rowena weasley
18. Which housemate was fortunate enough to lose her HP husband? lavender diggory dolohov
19. Which housemate likes some Nascar dude? Andromeda Finch Fletchley
20. Which housemate needs a new time-turner? ophelia crookshanks
1. Which housemate has an 11 ½ inch holly wand with a Dragon Heartstring core? Bathilda Boomslang
2. Which housemate creates rockin’ sock patterns? Emma Wigworthy
3. Which housemate has the hots for David Boreanez? cassandra puddlemere
4. Which housemate used to be the top badger who made a habit of eating snakes? Quinn
5. Which housemate shows off her awards from HSKS6 on her blog? madam ferula
6. Which housemate makes kicka* * cookies IRL? Esme
7. Which housemate is a third year Slytherclaw, whatever the hell that means? Callisto
8. Which housemate wants Plymouth to make her feet happy? Bathilda Boomslang
9. Which housemate is a knitting addict? (Ok, all of us, but one in particular.) lily of flitwick
10. Which housemate loves to sing? diana lockhart
11. Which housemate has issues with muggle devices? ginny crookshanks
12. Which housemate likes Darth HelloKitty?cecily fortescue
13. Which housemate has a member of the family with his own fan club? queen frysia
14. Which housemate has never-ending PMS? olivia gaunt
15. Which housemate originally comes from South New Joisey?penelope caerphilly
16. Which housemate “adores” European chocolates? clara clovenhoof
17. Which housemate has a roommate who seriously put a crimp in her communication abilities? rowena weasley
18. Which housemate was fortunate enough to lose her HP husband? lavender diggory dolohov
19. Which housemate likes some Nascar dude? Andromeda Finch Fletchley
20. Which housemate needs a new time-turner? ophelia crookshanks
Ancient Runes hw
These are my rune slippers. They ward off the nargles that try to attack when you aren't looking. The runes are a M and W for my initials. Even advanced magicians are unsure why runes frighten nargles away. :) Either way they are a comfy pair of slippers for me! Monday, February 9, 2009
Ravenclaw Assignment 1
1- What form does your Patronus take? What does it symbolize for you? I'm going to say a sea turtle. They are such majestic creatures. It symbolizes a love of the ocean and sea creatures.
2- Did you bring a cat, an owl, a toad, or other pet with you? What is their name? My cat, Ziggy. He is pretty much the most evil creature on the planet but I love him. (picture below)
3- What is your favorite class here at Hogwarts? I love all my classes bring on the homework! Does knitting count as a class because I'm pretty sure I spend all of my time in the common room doing that....
4- What is worth sneaking out of the castle for, even if you got caught? Books (or making out with a muggle)! What teacher is going to fault you for sneaking out to expand your knowledge (or drink butterbeer...hey they do it too)
5- What has made you laugh so hard that you've had butterbeer come out your nose? My husband with one beer in hand weilding a vaccuum cleaner (yeah we party hard around here)
6- What yarn do you covet? Link please...http://www.sockpixie.com/catalog/item/5411235/6560001.htm this or anything by sockpixie....yum
7- What is your favorite flavor... the one thing you could simply not live without? Is brand important? Coffee pretty much coffee. I love dunkin donuts but I'm kind of a coffee floozie soooo yeah coffee...yum
8- How many HSKS terms have you participated in? This is my second HSKS6 stole my heart so I return for yet another amazing year! Go Claws! Lets bring it home another term.
9- Do you have a birthday, anniversary or other big Muggle event during this year at Hogwarts? If yes, please tell us what. No big muggle events that I can think of....I could make one up. Minerva appreciation day. We can celebrate it everyday. ;)
10- You in 5 words. crazy, funny, laid back, fun and clever
BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Comment on six fellow 'Claws assignments... meaning you read them and then say whatever you want to say. Email me with the six students you commented on. Email is bevinraemooney "at" gmail "dot" com
2- Did you bring a cat, an owl, a toad, or other pet with you? What is their name? My cat, Ziggy. He is pretty much the most evil creature on the planet but I love him. (picture below)
3- What is your favorite class here at Hogwarts? I love all my classes bring on the homework! Does knitting count as a class because I'm pretty sure I spend all of my time in the common room doing that....
4- What is worth sneaking out of the castle for, even if you got caught? Books (or making out with a muggle)! What teacher is going to fault you for sneaking out to expand your knowledge (or drink butterbeer...hey they do it too)
5- What has made you laugh so hard that you've had butterbeer come out your nose? My husband with one beer in hand weilding a vaccuum cleaner (yeah we party hard around here)
6- What yarn do you covet? Link please...http://www.sockpixie.com/catalog/item/5411235/6560001.htm this or anything by sockpixie....yum
7- What is your favorite flavor... the one thing you could simply not live without? Is brand important? Coffee pretty much coffee. I love dunkin donuts but I'm kind of a coffee floozie soooo yeah coffee...yum
8- How many HSKS terms have you participated in? This is my second HSKS6 stole my heart so I return for yet another amazing year! Go Claws! Lets bring it home another term.
9- Do you have a birthday, anniversary or other big Muggle event during this year at Hogwarts? If yes, please tell us what. No big muggle events that I can think of....I could make one up. Minerva appreciation day. We can celebrate it everyday. ;)
10- You in 5 words. crazy, funny, laid back, fun and clever
BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Comment on six fellow 'Claws assignments... meaning you read them and then say whatever you want to say. Email me with the six students you commented on. Email is bevinraemooney "at" gmail "dot" com
Huffle shmuffle quiz
1. Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been at your craft? knitting for about 7 yrs....
2. Do you spin? What type of spinning do you do? I am in the beginning stages of learning to use my top whorl drop spindle and I love it!
3. Are there any other crafts that you participate in? cross stitch, sewing...probably some others but mostly just knitting
4. What are your favorite yarns/fibers? I love fingerweight sock yarn...yum. I enjoy it in most fibers (Opal sock yarns seem to be in my all time fav list though)
5. What are your LEAST favorite yarns/fibers? acrylic mostly it just hurts my fingers and is mostly unpleasant feeling when knit up 100% wool is alright but again when I knit with it, it is rough on the hands.
6. Are there any types/brands of yarn that you are dying to work with but haven’t gotten a chance? ummm i guess socks that rock yarn and most indie dyers make some pretty sweet looking yarn. im always up for trying new fibers. :) I REALLY want to try some of sockpixie.com fibers I LOVE her color work.
7. What are you currently working on? ummm soooo many things. 2 pairs of socks, a hat, a shawl, and soon a bag for my spoilee
8. Are their any knitting/crochet techniques that you would like to learn? I LOVE learning new techniques. I get bored easily and enjoy a challenge so the most challenging sock patterns intrigue me. :)
9. Do you have a yarn winder and/or a swift? No I want one though...
10. Where/how to you keep you needles/hooks? In a plastic ziplock bag which my cat enjoys chewing on
11. Do you like sweets? What are your favorites? yes dark chocolate and even milk chocolate...and chocolate...you get the point
12. Are you having a birthday during this swap? Nope I wish, May 30th
2. Do you spin? What type of spinning do you do? I am in the beginning stages of learning to use my top whorl drop spindle and I love it!
3. Are there any other crafts that you participate in? cross stitch, sewing...probably some others but mostly just knitting
4. What are your favorite yarns/fibers? I love fingerweight sock yarn...yum. I enjoy it in most fibers (Opal sock yarns seem to be in my all time fav list though)
5. What are your LEAST favorite yarns/fibers? acrylic mostly it just hurts my fingers and is mostly unpleasant feeling when knit up 100% wool is alright but again when I knit with it, it is rough on the hands.
6. Are there any types/brands of yarn that you are dying to work with but haven’t gotten a chance? ummm i guess socks that rock yarn and most indie dyers make some pretty sweet looking yarn. im always up for trying new fibers. :) I REALLY want to try some of sockpixie.com fibers I LOVE her color work.
7. What are you currently working on? ummm soooo many things. 2 pairs of socks, a hat, a shawl, and soon a bag for my spoilee
8. Are their any knitting/crochet techniques that you would like to learn? I LOVE learning new techniques. I get bored easily and enjoy a challenge so the most challenging sock patterns intrigue me. :)
9. Do you have a yarn winder and/or a swift? No I want one though...
10. Where/how to you keep you needles/hooks? In a plastic ziplock bag which my cat enjoys chewing on
11. Do you like sweets? What are your favorites? yes dark chocolate and even milk chocolate...and chocolate...you get the point
12. Are you having a birthday during this swap? Nope I wish, May 30th
Monday, February 2, 2009
I stole the Slytherin quiz
What are your three most favorite colors? blue and green but I like most colors so yeah...
What are you three least favorite colors? pretty much anything pastel
Your favorite candy is _________________. butterfinger I guess
Draco, Lucius, or Snape? not any but i guess if i have to pick on snape because of the complexity of his character
Do you knit, crochet, or both? knit would love to crochet but so far its a little confusing
What type of kit did you ask for? sock (I heart socks)
Acrylic—has its uses, should all be burned, best yarn to work with (choose one)? most finger weights but I love using Opal for socks
Who is the Slytherin Head Girl this term? isn't it quinn?
Name four “extras” you would love to receive in your kit. sock blockers, size 1 needles dpns, coffee and tea
What are your three most favorite scents? I love pumpkin, most yankee candle company scents, sandalwood rose
Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? I like both. Dark chocolate and goldfish have been favorites of mine as of late
Which Slytherin is the Keeper of the Crucio List? ummm good question...
Do you really need more stitch markers? Probably not I don't really use the ones I have but they are cute and fun
Dpns, circular, or straight? dpns
What yarn makes you squee? pretty and soft yarns in blues and greens
Favorite HP Movie? probaby the third because it becomes a little darker but harry has hope at the end because he has his godfather
Favorite HP character? I love minerva mcgonagall but I also really like ginny.
Who was your first choice for DADA professor? Colin Firth or Boreanaz
What is the Slytherin Common Room called? the snake pit
What makes you worthy of being in Slytherin House? haha I'm a claw through and through
What are you three least favorite colors? pretty much anything pastel
Your favorite candy is _________________. butterfinger I guess
Draco, Lucius, or Snape? not any but i guess if i have to pick on snape because of the complexity of his character
Do you knit, crochet, or both? knit would love to crochet but so far its a little confusing
What type of kit did you ask for? sock (I heart socks)
Acrylic—has its uses, should all be burned, best yarn to work with (choose one)? most finger weights but I love using Opal for socks
Who is the Slytherin Head Girl this term? isn't it quinn?
Name four “extras” you would love to receive in your kit. sock blockers, size 1 needles dpns, coffee and tea
What are your three most favorite scents? I love pumpkin, most yankee candle company scents, sandalwood rose
Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? I like both. Dark chocolate and goldfish have been favorites of mine as of late
Which Slytherin is the Keeper of the Crucio List? ummm good question...
Do you really need more stitch markers? Probably not I don't really use the ones I have but they are cute and fun
Dpns, circular, or straight? dpns
What yarn makes you squee? pretty and soft yarns in blues and greens
Favorite HP Movie? probaby the third because it becomes a little darker but harry has hope at the end because he has his godfather
Favorite HP character? I love minerva mcgonagall but I also really like ginny.
Who was your first choice for DADA professor? Colin Firth or Boreanaz
What is the Slytherin Common Room called? the snake pit
What makes you worthy of being in Slytherin House? haha I'm a claw through and through
Sunday, February 1, 2009
History of Magic assignment
Based on your reading of the websites previously listed and your own personal knowledge of Hogwarts history, write a short essay on the meanings of the House symbols. Include all 4 Houses, not just your own. Include the specific reason why each House chose the animal it has for its symbol, if you can find it.
Ravenclaw's symbol is the eagle. The eagle is an intelligent bird so they are well matched. Ravenclaw's value intelligence, wit and wisdom. The element associated with Ravenclaw is air so the animal is suited to the element. The blue is represented by the air element. Ravenclaw is named after its founder Rowena Ravenclaw.
Gryffindor's symbol is a lion. The element associated with Gryffindor is fire. The fire represents strength of character and bravery which explains the colors. The lion is a golden color. The lion is a considered a brave and courageous animal and those are traits regarded highly by Gryffindors. The house was named after its founder Godric Gryffindor.
Hufflepuff's symbol is the badger. I am unsure of the badgers meaning but it could relate to the the earth element associated with the house. Hufflepuffs value loyalty and hard work. The yellow and black colors could represent the earth (think desert). The house was named after its founder Helga Hufflepuff.
Slytherin's symbol is the snake. This houses element is water. Sytherin's value ambition cunning and resourcefulness. The snake is a the house symbol because they are associated with cunning and resourcefulness (think biblically satan taking on the form of a snake to tempt eve to the fruit tree (sorry didn't mean to take this to a religious place)) Snakes are resourceful, they use their environment to their advantage. The green could be a representation of their ambition i.e. money. The house was named for its founder Salazar Slytherin.
Ravenclaw's symbol is the eagle. The eagle is an intelligent bird so they are well matched. Ravenclaw's value intelligence, wit and wisdom. The element associated with Ravenclaw is air so the animal is suited to the element. The blue is represented by the air element. Ravenclaw is named after its founder Rowena Ravenclaw.
Gryffindor's symbol is a lion. The element associated with Gryffindor is fire. The fire represents strength of character and bravery which explains the colors. The lion is a golden color. The lion is a considered a brave and courageous animal and those are traits regarded highly by Gryffindors. The house was named after its founder Godric Gryffindor.
Hufflepuff's symbol is the badger. I am unsure of the badgers meaning but it could relate to the the earth element associated with the house. Hufflepuffs value loyalty and hard work. The yellow and black colors could represent the earth (think desert). The house was named after its founder Helga Hufflepuff.
Slytherin's symbol is the snake. This houses element is water. Sytherin's value ambition cunning and resourcefulness. The snake is a the house symbol because they are associated with cunning and resourcefulness (think biblically satan taking on the form of a snake to tempt eve to the fruit tree (sorry didn't mean to take this to a religious place)) Snakes are resourceful, they use their environment to their advantage. The green could be a representation of their ambition i.e. money. The house was named for its founder Salazar Slytherin.
Potions assignment
1. Name the two known Potions professors at Hogwarts during the books. Include which book(s) each of them were professors during. (1)
Snape (books 1-5) and Slughorn (books 6-7)
2. Name the five pieces of equipment that a student of Potions is expected to have. (1)
Cauldron, herbs, glass phial, advanced potion making book and knife for cutting
3. Give me the name and the person who invented the potion that is used as a remedy for the common cold. (1)
Glover Hipworth
4. What does the Polyjuice potion do? Name at least four of the ingredients. Tell me at least two of the characters who used this potion in the books and tell me what it did to them. (2)
Allows the drinker to take on the form of someone else. Boomslang, lacewing flies, antimony and dna from the person whose form you are taking. Harry and Ron took the potion and they took on the forms of Crabbe and Goyle.
5. What is a bezoar and what is it used for? (1)
Stones from the stomach of a goat used to save someone from poisoning.
6. Tell me what the Amorentia potion is. What would yours smell like? (1)
Its the most powerful love potion in the world. Mine would smell like my husband. :)
7. Name three Potions ingredients that can be found in the Muggle world. What are each of these items used for in each situation? How to Muggles and Wizards use these things differently? (2)
ginger root-makes you smarter muggles use it for food, leeches-muggles use them to cleanse the blood and we use them for polyjuice potions, passionflower juice is used in the love spell and in the muggle world its used to liven up a garden. :)
8. What is your favorite Potion and why? (1)
I don't really have a favorite potion I guess if I have to choose one it would be the luck potion especially when voldemort was around.
9. There are at least two Potions which are mentioned as being illegal to the students at Hogwarts, but they get used in the series. Which two are these and what do they do? (2)
Felix Felicis potion (makes the drinker lucky and is illegal to take during quidditch) and Amortentia potion (love potion because love is a choice) are illegal
10. Name the three ingredients in the Draught of the Living Death. In what year do the Hogwarts students brew this potion? (2)
asphodel, infusion of wormwood and valerian root. They brew this during their 6th year.
11. We all know that Remus Lupin is a werewolf. During his time teaching at Hogwarts, Snape makes him the wolfsbane potion to counteract some of these nasty effects. There is one ingredient which Lupin says will render the effects useless. What is this ingredient and why is it important? (1)
It tastes awful but if you add sugar it will render the potion useless.
Snape (books 1-5) and Slughorn (books 6-7)
2. Name the five pieces of equipment that a student of Potions is expected to have. (1)
Cauldron, herbs, glass phial, advanced potion making book and knife for cutting
3. Give me the name and the person who invented the potion that is used as a remedy for the common cold. (1)
Glover Hipworth
4. What does the Polyjuice potion do? Name at least four of the ingredients. Tell me at least two of the characters who used this potion in the books and tell me what it did to them. (2)
Allows the drinker to take on the form of someone else. Boomslang, lacewing flies, antimony and dna from the person whose form you are taking. Harry and Ron took the potion and they took on the forms of Crabbe and Goyle.
5. What is a bezoar and what is it used for? (1)
Stones from the stomach of a goat used to save someone from poisoning.
6. Tell me what the Amorentia potion is. What would yours smell like? (1)
Its the most powerful love potion in the world. Mine would smell like my husband. :)
7. Name three Potions ingredients that can be found in the Muggle world. What are each of these items used for in each situation? How to Muggles and Wizards use these things differently? (2)
ginger root-makes you smarter muggles use it for food, leeches-muggles use them to cleanse the blood and we use them for polyjuice potions, passionflower juice is used in the love spell and in the muggle world its used to liven up a garden. :)
8. What is your favorite Potion and why? (1)
I don't really have a favorite potion I guess if I have to choose one it would be the luck potion especially when voldemort was around.
9. There are at least two Potions which are mentioned as being illegal to the students at Hogwarts, but they get used in the series. Which two are these and what do they do? (2)
Felix Felicis potion (makes the drinker lucky and is illegal to take during quidditch) and Amortentia potion (love potion because love is a choice) are illegal
10. Name the three ingredients in the Draught of the Living Death. In what year do the Hogwarts students brew this potion? (2)
asphodel, infusion of wormwood and valerian root. They brew this during their 6th year.
11. We all know that Remus Lupin is a werewolf. During his time teaching at Hogwarts, Snape makes him the wolfsbane potion to counteract some of these nasty effects. There is one ingredient which Lupin says will render the effects useless. What is this ingredient and why is it important? (1)
It tastes awful but if you add sugar it will render the potion useless.
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