Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap 5

Antonio

2008-09-24T08:11:00.000-07:00

I think I saw an Owl flying your way!

My Kit

2008-09-01T21:10:00.000-07:00

I've always been a bad procrastinator, so perhaps it's only fitting that I got my kit on Saturday. I'm afraid Hurricane Deflecting Spells are too advanced for us Hogwarts Students.

But wow, this was worth the wait. Check it out on my blog. Thank you so much, Morgana!

I Am Home!!!!

2008-08-19T19:34:00.000-07:00

YAY!! And I got my package! :D Tee hee

Here's some pics:

Thanks Enid Black! The quality of the handmade goods was astounding! And the yarn is divine.

Wonderful Owl

2008-08-11T04:59:00.000-07:00

Allitrya Spelling's owl delivered the most WONDERFUL package to me last week. Stop by my blogsite for details. I'm a LUCKY GIRL.

An Owl has Arrived!

2008-08-08T18:30:00.001-07:00

I received my owl from Firenze Spinnet! Come check out my blog for more pictures!

The Owl Has Landed!

2008-08-07T13:54:00.000-07:00

Clidonia Acromantula has sent me an amazing swap package! Come look, Come look! You definitely want to see it :)

LAST CALL FOR KITS!

2008-08-07T12:03:00.000-07:00

As everyone is aware, the deadline for mailing kits to your spoilee was July 25. Most Hogwarts students were able to meet that deadline. Impressively, 66% of all Howarts students mailed prior to the early mailing date of July 14. Hats off to you!

Sadly, there are still 6 students who have not yet mailed their kits. This swap runs for 3 months and, except in extreme circumstances, not being able to mail by the last date of the swap is unacceptable. Therefore, those who have not yet mailed AND provided a delivery confirmation number to both Lavender Ackerly and Wisteria Lovegood by 7:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday, August 8 will be expelled from Hogwarts and not be allowed to return.

Any student who has NOT RECEIVED a kit should notify both Lavender and Wisteria immediately.

We have collected enough donations to prepare 2 full angel kits. If there are students who would be willing, if necessary, to provide an angel kit, or part of an angel kit, please notify Wisteria.

Finally pics are up

2008-08-06T11:17:00.000-07:00

Swing on over to my blog to see the fabulous kit I got from Eleanor Wigworthy. Emma D

Owl arrived!

2008-08-05T08:07:00.002-07:00

My kit arrived yesterday and it's just lovely! Pictures up on my blog soon! - Emma Lovegoods

2008-08-03T15:45:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gents, it has come to the very end of the swap. Actually, a little past the end. Thank you for you patience in waiting for me to get these awards up and such. So, without much adieu . . .

Congratulations Hufflepuffs!!!

This is the second time that Hufflepuff is coming away with the overall win for Quidditch.

Dueling Club
This is the first time that we had so many activities coincide with the main portion of the swap. The best addition, I might add, was the Dueling Club. This activity will continue into the next HSKS swaps.
So, our inaugural winners are:

Congratulations to all the winners!!

HSKS 6 Announcement

The details of HSKS 6 will be announced as time goes on, but you can watch the new blog for details. The HSKS website will be updated in a bout a week.

Eleanor Wigworthy

2008-08-01T23:09:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: August 1st -
Ok guys the pics are back up and the blogs up and running properly!

Just incase any puffs are wondering I moved my HSKS5 blog over to here.

Educating Eleanor

http://ewigworthy.blogspot.com

cheers!

The Owl Arrived!

2008-08-01T04:19:00.000-07:00

A beautiful Great-Horned Owl delivered a package to me from my wonderful spoiler, Slytherin's own Ceciley Fortescue. First of all, I am not so patient and did not take a picture of the pre-opened package and it was all I could do not to dive into the edibles prior to a few snaps. All of you Hogwarts students--try not to be too jealous because this package is just incredible.

Ok. I see that you all are closely checking out the loot. Well, let me help you. I received a beautiful skein of Wollmeise Superwash Merino in the Kurbis colorway. Nice muted Gryffindor colors and the first time I have seen, held, smelled and soon to knit Wollmeise. The witches at Hogwarts are right--it is a magical yarn!

Ceciley made a beautiful cotton drawstring pouch, in beautiful Gryff colors all tied up with a silk ribbon. I will be using this immediately.

The stitch markers are lovely sapphire colored beads and the needles are a great pair of circulars. She included two great patterns--Fawkes (perfect for the Kurbis colorway I do believe) and School Sock, perfect for when I return to Hogwarts in the fall.

She sent The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova which should be a great "vampire" read over the break, along with lots of great stickers, the Busy Woman's Survival Kit filled with the best edibles, lots of Gryffindor colored candies,

a cool, stacked notions container, and a Harry Potter Spells and Potions Activity Kit that my kids and I will break out this weekend. Thank you again Ceciley and to all at Hogwarts. I cannot wait to see you next term! Cheers, Calliope Smythwyck

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

2008-07-31T23:31:00.000-07:00

Have you see this??? The collector's edition is $100!!! This would be a nice little edition to the Harry Potter libraries, no?

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Owl arrived!

2008-07-31T13:18:00.000-07:00

Thank-you DanAzaerlla Daemonova!! my awesome package arrived this afternoon :) In the kit was the cutest felted bag love it :) , a skein of All Things Heather in the Potter colorway, 2 Lorna's Laces 1 Brick and 1 Butterscotch, keychain, bookmark, stitch counter bracelet that is so pretty with matching markers, Rosewood dpn's so excited to see these, my first 'nice' set of dpns was rosewood but I lost 1 and broke another so now can't really use them also these are size 2mm that's a hard size to get around here :), cute tape measure, chocolate and MAgic Mirrors sock pattern looks like fun :) Thanks so much

Owl from Across the Atlantic

2008-07-30T16:27:00.001-07:00

My kit arrived while I was in Reno! Please visit my blog to see the loot!

Happy Birthday Arae Hydra!

2008-07-30T08:54:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Arae!!!

My Kit Arrived! :)

2008-07-29T19:44:00.000-07:00

According to USPS.com, my kit arrived today! I am so excited to open it, however, I won´t know for sure it arrived until probably tomorrow or later this week when DBF goes to pick it up. I will also not find out what is in it, nor be able to post pics, until I get back from Mexico! lol So, pics will be here the qweek of August 18 when I am home and have unpakced and gotten ready for school. Sorry for the delay everyone!

Brand New HBP Trailer WB Official

2008-07-29T19:40:00.000-07:00

The timing of this trailer leads speculators to believe that this trailer will be released with the new Mummy Movie. Anyway it is fabulous!

ETA: If you go to www.moviefone.com AOL has 3 different sizes of HD versions of this trailer to watch including November at the end instead of This Year and the .com website instead of the .uk website. Very nice resolution go lookie!

Missing Kits

2008-07-29T16:11:00.001-07:00

As you know, the final day to mail your kit to your spoilee was July 25. I am aware that there are a few kits currently in the process of being delivered by owls. If you have NOT yet received your kit from your spoiler, I would appreciate knowing as soon as possible so I can follow up. If you have mailed your kit but have not provided the delivery confirmation number, please get it to Lavender Ackerly or me immediately so we can cross you off the list. If you haven't yet mailed your kit, it is imperative that you contact me right away and let me know when you expect to mail.

We are really hoping that we won't need to send out angel kits. This has been such a fun term at Hogwarts. Let's not ruin it by not living up to the responsibilities each of us assumed when we enrolled.

My Swap Package is here!

2008-07-29T14:55:00.000-07:00

Here is a small teaser. You'll have to go to my blog to see the rest!

Here is where you can see all the action!

Stu-Pendous!

2008-07-29T14:51:00.000-07:00

Just a sample of how much Stu is better than anyone. I'm just sayin'

Full details on the http://danazraella.wordpress.com blogthing.

Owl Delivery

2008-07-29T12:43:00.000-07:00

My package arrived while I was away for the weekend! Look what arrived from Olive Bladvak.
You can read more about this package on my muggle blog.

Thank You Violet La Veela!

2008-07-28T21:37:00.001-07:00

I recieved a wonderful package in the mail.
I will post pictures to my blog. Violet did a fabulous job and all the right colors!

The Truth About Stuart Cauldwell

2008-07-28T18:40:00.000-07:00

If you would like to know exactly what my concealment charm was hiding, please come over to my blog to learn the truth.

Thank you Madam Ferula McGonagall!

2008-07-28T11:56:00.000-07:00

Your owl arrived today (looked a bit peaky due to the heavy package being carried, I think). Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. More on my blog later today.

My Package Arrived!

2008-07-28T10:21:00.000-07:00

Details are on my blog.

~Enid Black

Dumbledore's Army

2008-07-27T14:39:00.000-07:00

**Updated 7/29**

The final scores for Dumbledore's Army are in!

Because we're not counting blogging for the last week of the swap the threshold for each level lowered somewhat...
Acceptable = 90 - 105 pts
Exceeds Expectations = 110 - 125 pts
Outstanding = 130 - 155

(If you're on the list, your Badge will be emailed to you by your prefect)
Acceptable Swappers
Abigail Zinerva
Aurora Curlycoat
Avada Abraxam
Lavender Durmstrang
Morgana Black
Ophelia Ballycastle
Clidonia Acromantula
Ferula Vector
Agatha Ackerly
Cecilia Kettleburn
Elanor Cadogan
Emma Diggory
Hydrangea MacDuff
Ingrid ze Insightful
Ceciley Fortescue
Madam Ferula McGonagall

Exceeds Expectations Swappers
Cassandra Grubby-Plank
Celestina Densaugeo
Fiera Firenze
Jalanna Kedavra
Penelope of Flitwick
Arae Hydra
Daisy Chang
Electra the Enchanting
Penelope Willow
Ursula Longbottom
Agatha Vablatsky
Chrysta the Cursed
Daisy Finnigan
Emma Ravenclaw
Emma Scrimgeour
Stuart Cauldwell
Emma Gorodok
Enid Black

Outstanding Swappers
Calliope Smethwyck
Lady Felula the Forgetful
Laeita Khandylle Haxloeffen-Barnoell
Lizzie Wychwood
Millicent Brocklehurst
Rowena Bladvak
Antonio dela Weasley
Calliope Candleworth
Elanor Wigworthy
Emerald Rosmerta
Emma Kettleburn
Fleur Dolohov
Kaaelana Lassanda Allianda
Lavender Ackerly
Lily Clearwater
Madam Ferula Finnegan
Selena Starfire
Allitrya Spelling
Andromache Tonks - Becky G.
Emma Wigworthy
Minerva Kwikspell
Miranda Moonstone
Olive Bladvak
Ophelia Hopkirk
Patonga Pinkstone
Wisteria Lovegood
Andromeda Finch-Fletchley
Arabella Moody
Bella Shacklebolt
Cassandra Puddlemere
Catriona Lestrange
Daisy Scrimgeour
Enna Kirts
Esmerelda Beanswallow
Lavender Diggory-Dolohov
Lily of Flitwick
Lucretia Plunkett
Matilda Edgecombe
Megaera Black
Narcissa Shrivelfigs
Ophelia Crookshanks
Perenelle Cauldwell
Perpetua Phoenixfire
Queen Frysia

Congratulations to everyone who earned a badge this swap!

THANKS TO ALL WHO DONATED

2008-07-27T05:42:00.000-07:00

Headmistress Wartbobble and I would like to say a HUGE thank you to all who donated items to be used as prizes or in angel kits. We got a tremendous selection of items...enough for at least 2 full angel kits with plenty of things left over for prizes. We honestly didn't know if this method of putting together angel kits and prizes would work, but it seems to have been a success. It has lifted the burden off any one person to put together more than one kit as well as lifted the financial burden off others to provide prizes. Everyone at Hogwarts is truly generous and I hope that in the future more students will participate. If everyone donated just 1 item we may be able to collect enough for end-of-term prizes for everyone!

Thanks for another great term at Hogwarts. Headmistress Wartbobble, your prefects, headgirls and I had very few issues to deal with. It was a fun term and I personally hope to see many returning students next term.

Finally posted pictures of my swap kit!

2008-07-26T20:14:00.000-07:00

Cecilia Kettleburn sent me this fantastic package:

Go check out the details on my blog.

Owl came!

2008-07-26T14:11:00.000-07:00

So I got an owl from pal Minerva Dumbledore this week. Thanks Minerva! I already started a sock in the yarn it's so soft and yummy, so hard to resist casting on. Click on the picture to see more on my blog.

Owlbert has arrived!!

2008-07-26T07:54:00.000-07:00

This morning I had a visitor from Australia, Owlbert who is Eleanor Wigworthy's owl. He had the most AMAZING kit for me. I will post pictures later today. All I can say is WOW! As I am writting this I am sucking on a sherbert lemon, which is amazing for me. I have a corn allergy, but candy outside the USA is not made with corn syrup and as I have not had candy in over 3 years, lets just say I am in heaven!!! I have prepared a small owl feast and will let Owlbert take a nice long break before I arrange a portkey for him back home. Thank you so much Eleanor, I absolutely love everything!!!

Badger Paws!

2008-07-25T18:26:00.000-07:00

I finished the socks that I was knitting, using my sock yarn from HSKS4. There are pics in my blog!

A couple of things

2008-07-25T07:58:00.000-07:00

Dumbledore's Army will be wrapping up soon, so make sure to report all your points so you can get credit.

Tracking Numbers should be sent to hsks5 at yahoo dot com and lavackerly at gmail dot com. If you're an international student you don't need to get one, but please email me so I can mark down that you sent your kit.

Thank you to EVERYONE for making this such an awesome swap! Special shout-out to Ms. Wartbobble, the prefects, and the head girls for all their hard work.

My Hufflepuffs - thanks a million for making this swap so fun! Hugs all around, and of course - Huzzah!!

Final Cummulative House Scores

2008-07-25T00:13:00.000-07:00

Hello, everyone!!
Here are the final scores. These scores reflect the -10 per person who did not send in the tracking numbers for the packages that they sent and the final Quidditch scores.

1st place ~ Hufflepuff - 98%

2nd place ~ Ravenclaw - 76%

3rd place ~ Slytherin - 75%

4th place ~ Gryffindor - 73%

Congratulations to all the winners and all the players :)
We will continue updating this site with packages received, the Dueling Club winners AND information on when the HSKS 6 - The Half Blood Prince will begin.

DA Points

Final DA points will be updated either today or tomorrow, so be looking for those.

Also, to answer some questions that came in the (-10) was deducted from those that did not send their packages before July 14th. It was an early incentive.

Great package from Lavender Ackerly!

2008-07-24T20:39:00.000-07:00

Hello all! I just wanted to post a photo (finally) of the great package I received from my spoiler, Lavender Ackerly. This photo doesn't even show all of the goodies! I had a great time in HSKS this term. Thanks to all for organizing it.

For more details on Lavender's package, see my blog!

Hydrangea MacDuff

Pictures of my kit (finally!)

2008-07-24T18:34:00.000-07:00

I finally have pictures up on my blog of the fantastic kit Calliope Candleworth sent me earlier in the term. I apologize for the delay--I kept looking for my camera's software for my computer, and I ended up not even needing it!

Ravelympics

2008-07-24T08:46:00.000-07:00

HSKS has a team for the Ravelympics - a magical knitting version of the Muggle Olympics. The games will run concurrently with the Muggle Olympics. If you'd like to join Team Hogwarts disapparate to the Team Headquarters where further information and relevant portkeys are to be found.

Awards List

2008-07-23T23:52:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gents,
Here is the much awaited awards list. There were some tough decisions to be made, so it took the prefects and I a little longer than I had hoped to put this list together for you.

Please Note: Those that won the Bag Design Contest will be receiving their prizes from me. The prizes are not yet ready, but I will do my best to get them out in the next two weeks. Scouts honor!

Also, Duel Club is still in progress. We hope to be able to name the victors early next week, so keep checking back. We'll also make the announcement on Ravelry.

Final House points will be posted Friday.

Best Swap Kit

1st place ~
Ophelia Hopkirk

http://texapedalis.blogspot.com/2008/07/package-for-another-ophelia.html

2nd place ~
Perenelle Ballycastle

http://perenelleb.blogspot.com/2008/07/it-came-it-came-it-came.html

3rd place ~
Esmeralda Beanswalow

http://esmereldabeanswallow.blogspot.com/2008/07/emma-scrimgeour-is-spoiled-witch.html

4th place ~
Cassandra Puddlemere

http://gryffinitter.blogspot.com/2008/07/box-part-ii.html

Chattiest Raveler
Tied between SheWhoKnits(Cassandra Puddlemere) and Kims (Lavender Ackerly)

Best Concealment Charmer
Stuart Cauldwell

Quidditch Round 1 & 2
Selena Starfire of Hufflepuff

Bonus Round
Millicent Brocklehurst of Gryffindor

Quidditch Round 3
Ursula Longbottom of Hufflepuff

Prizes that I'm awarding:

Bag Contest ~

1st ~ Phoenix Rising Bag - Cassandra Puddlemere

2nd ~ HSKS Bag - Emma Wigworthy

3rd ~ Sorting Hat - Miranda Moonstone

Daily Prophet Classifieds - Found

2008-07-23T14:25:00.000-07:00

Specky the owl has been found safe and well in Sweden. Lizzie Wychwood and family extend grateful thanks to all students/alumni for the many support messages received, and look forward to Specky's joyous home-coming.

Megaera Rocks!

2008-07-22T19:40:00.000-07:00

Check out the extra bonus that my swap pal sent me!

Isn't it just the coolest thing ever!?

More details about my mini-package on my blog.

I got my kit!

2008-07-22T16:53:00.000-07:00

An owl came in from the lovely Avada Abraxam today! For me!

Look at some of my wonderful kit! more pics at the blog.

I am so pleased, I love everything! thank you so much!

Daily Prophet Personal Notices - Lost...

2008-07-22T14:23:00.000-07:00

One family owl, answers to the name "Specky".

Sex: male.
Age: unknown (circa 65 owl years)
Identifying features: missing wingtip (from encounter with a Moy Valley Terror).

Last seen 3rd July at Huddersfield post office for pre-flight checks, prior to taking off for Gnesta, Sweden, bearing package for Ms Lily Finnegan of Hufflepuff.

Any student/alumni with information regarding his whereabouts to contact Lizzie Wychwood of Gryffindor. A reward is available in exchange for his safe return.

My package arrived from Gryffindor Celestina Densaugeo!

2008-07-22T08:35:00.000-07:00

Come over to my hufflepuff dorm and check out the great kit Celestinas Owl brought for me Today!

Eleanor Wigworthy - Hufflepuff

Dueling Club - Final Round - Go!!

2008-07-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hat Bracket Pattern

Spinstah

Sock Bracket Pattern

Kew

Goodies from Ravenclaw Tower

2008-07-21T17:19:00.000-07:00

Here are the group shots of the package that arrived today in the Snake Pit all the way from Ravenclaw Tower. Thanks go to Agatha Ackerly!!! Check out the blog for close up shots.

Duel Club - Final Round

2008-07-21T11:59:00.000-07:00

The Duel Club took a week off while one of our members was on vacation, and now the last and final round will begin tomorrow - Tuesday at 7 a.m. These are the players:

Sock Bracket
Lucretia Plunkett vs. Minerva Kwikspell

Specs
Silkwood Hedgerow Sock Yarn [75% wool, 25% polyester; 220yd/200m per 50g skein]; color: #002; 2 skeins - or a reasonable substitute

1 set of 4 US #1/2.5mm double-point needles
1 US #3/3.25mm straight needle (used for casting on only)
Tapestry Needle
Smooth waste yarn

Hat Bracket
Cassandra Grubbly-Plank vs. Agatha Vlablasky

Specs
Gauge will have to be done after round starts.

Malabrigo Worsted in Verdeazul or any worsted-weight yarn
17" US 7 (4.5mm) circular needle
US 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles
stitch marker or scrap of yarn
cable needle (optional)
tape measure
tapestry needle

Package from Ursula!!!

2008-07-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

I received a wonderful package from Ursula Longbottom today. Not only is she the best snitch hunter, but she is the best swap partner too!. Check out all the pictures on my blog.

Fondly, Patonga

SPEW

2008-07-21T10:15:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Lucretia Plunkett and Cassandra Grubbly-Plank for their dontions to SPEW!

First Teaser Trailer Released

2008-07-20T10:51:00.000-07:00

With the premier of The Dark Knight this very short teaser trailer for Half-Blood Prince was released and I'm warning you it really is a tease!

Congrats to Ursula!! ~ Round Three Winner

2008-07-19T09:11:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Ursula Longbottom!!

I know that we all have a special place in our hearts for the Longbottoms, so it is with great respect and honor that I say congratulations, Ursula :) It seems that we should have some of these Huffle in Ravenclaw, no? Quite intelligent they are LOL Here is Ursula's account of how she found the snitch:

Well, there are only 2 male students. The clue mentions a tower, and Stuart is in Ravenclaw.

On his blog there is an adorable kitten post. The clue was in the comments, which lead me back full circle to Snitch Release #1 (In May posts), where the original post was altered to include the last clue and link.

Congratulations Hufflepuff!

2008-07-19T08:55:00.000-07:00

A Big Congrats from Gryffindor

To Hufflepuff

Great Job on Finding the Snitch!!!

2008-07-19T08:49:00.000-07:00

Ring around the rosie,
a pocket full of nargles,
ashes, ashes, we . . . . all . . . must
look to a male student to find the
first and only clue.
Don't you love the way some
animals can play with their tails?
I imagine one of the cutest
animals could be hiding in one
of the Hogwarts Towers.

ROAR ROAR GRYFFINDOR!!!

2008-07-19T08:48:00.001-07:00

Go Gryffindor!!!!!

Distract tactics :)

2008-07-19T08:29:00.001-07:00

No need to look any where else folks ... who can resist such cuteness!?

Calling Cat Lestrange!!

2008-07-19T08:18:00.002-07:00

We know you are out there, and your quidditch post needs to go up ASAP!!!
Hurry girlie!!!

Get 'em Gryffs!

2008-07-19T07:08:00.001-07:00

ROAR!!!

2008-07-19T05:54:00.000-07:00

GO GRYFFINDOR!!!!!!!!!!

Snitch Release

2008-07-19T01:09:00.001-07:00

Please be looking for the release between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. PST

Sorry for the late notice. I thought that I had mentioned the release time in my post earlier this week.

Best Kit Nominations

2008-07-19T01:07:00.001-07:00

Best Kit Nominations announcement extended until Wednesday, July 23rd!

Kit Post Links
(To be updated soon)

Fiera Firenze
Emma Diggory
Emma Wigworthy
Kaaelana
Lady Felula the Forgetful
Selena Starfire
Daisy Finnigan
Enna Kirts
Penny Willow
Rowena Bladvak
Queen of Frysia
Perenelle Cauldwell
Antonio dela Weasley
Cassandra Grubbly-Plank
Ophelia Hopkirk
Hydrea MacDuff
Cecilia Kettleburn
Narcissa Shrivelfigs
Perenelle Ballycastle (received)
Fleur Dolohov
Megeara Black
Ophelia Ballycastle
Esmeralda Beanswallow
Celestina Densuago
Cassandra Puddlemere

Happy Birthday...

2008-07-18T13:45:00.001-07:00

To Perenell Cauldwell of Slytherin. Have a super day. Here's some birthday goodies for you...

Look what I made!

2008-07-18T11:08:00.000-07:00

Check out what I made for my daughter!
I'm pretty proud of myself, and it's totally HP related, so I thought it would be okay to share here. ;-)

Snotch Release

2008-07-18T07:27:00.001-07:00

I was just wondering when the Snitch Snotch will be released??

Lookey lookey what I got...

2008-07-17T11:45:00.001-07:00

My kit was waiting for me after a very long morning. Two boxes just the ticket for a great pick-me-up! Madam Ferula Finnigan you are such an awesome Spoiler!! I can't thank you enough - everything is SO wonderful! :) Pics are up on my blog... Thanks again Ferula...You're the BEST! :D

Gryffindor 4th House Quiz Winner!

2008-07-17T09:33:00.001-07:00

I apologize to everyone that I am last posing our lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who participated.

The winner of our 4th House Quiz is............

Celestina Densaugeo

Congratulations!!!! Keep an eye out for an owl headed your way!

Surprise!

2008-07-17T06:07:00.000-07:00

When I returned to my dorm room last evening, exhausted after a long hard day of helping Professor Lufkin grade parchments and extracredit DADA practice, I discovered a very tired little owl ensnared in some of Fleur's peacock feathers. Poor little thing...I rescued it and gave it something to eat and drink before my eyes fell on the corner of a box addressed to me sticking out from under my bed. I can only guess that when the little owl found itself held prisoner in peacock feathers that it dropped the box and I most likely kicked it when I hurried to free the little guy.

Anyway, once the owl was safe I ripped into the package and discovered a wonderful swap kit from my spoiler, Catriona Lestrange. I can't wait to share the things she spoiled me with! I love it all. I will take photos and post them to my blog this evening.

Thank you, Catriona!! I'm very pleased.

Not Ready for Awards

2008-07-17T05:28:00.001-07:00

Hello, everyone :)

I'm waiting on a little dialogue from my wonderful prefects so that I can make decisions on who will win the awards previously suggested. So, please give me another day or so to get this accomplished. Thank you!!

Best Spoiler Package!!

2008-07-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

This is the BEST spoiler package EVER!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Hydranea!! Check out the pictures on my blog lavenderdiggory.blogspot.com. Here is a teaser:

It's Here!

2008-07-16T16:52:00.000-07:00

A very tired owl delivered a fabulous package from Bella Shacklebolt today! I love it! If it's not too late, I definitely would like to nominate her for the Best Kit award, as she really paid attention to small details I may have mentioned here or in other ravelry groups/posts and put together goodies that I have been wanting for a while. Full details are on my blog!

Owl Post!

2008-07-16T16:34:00.001-07:00

It's here! I've just been seriously spoiled by Minerva Kwikspell! Come see all the pictures of the amazing goodies at my blog!

Seriously Spoiled. Seriously.

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Come follow Brigid to see all the goods!

Ignore this

2008-07-16T11:06:00.001-07:00

Apparently blogger seems to forget that this isn't my primary blog...

Packages recieved.....

2008-07-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

Well this is both for myself Emma and for my mom who is on vacation with my step dad camping which means no computer. Celestina who is my momma and a Gryffindor just wanted to let our swap partners know and of course everyone else how amazing they were and how grateful we are to have great spoilers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately neither of us has a camera so no pictures :( BUT if our spoilers have pictures that would be great if they could post them at least until we get pics up! That would be great! And I'm not sure but I would like to nominate Esme/Carma for best package award so if you have a pic Carma can you post it????? I hope you win because it was an amazing package!

Quidditch ~ Round Three

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1. When Hagrid returns to Hogwarts after being sent to see the giants with Madame Maxime, Professor Umbridge questions him on his late return to school. She suspects that Hagrid had been to the mountains, but where does he tell her he has been?
a. Europa
b. Fiji
c North America
d. South of France

2. Professor Umbridge comes to Hagrid's Hut and searches his cabin one evening (as she believes Harry, Ron and Hermione are there visiting him at night when they are not supposed to). When she walks past the place where Harry, Ron and Hermione are hiding under the Invisibility Cloak, Harry holds his breath. True or false?
a. True
b. False

3. A stately-looking witch in an emerald green shawl is one of the members of the Advance Guard who rescues Harry from Privet Drive. What is her name?
a. Emmeline Vance
b. Dorcas Meadowes
c. Amelia Susan Bones
d. Bellatrix Regulax

4. What is the name of the witch who was killed two weeks after the photo of the original Order of the Phoenix was taken?
a. Alice Longbottom
b. Marlene McKinnon
c. Emma Fenwick
d. Dorcas Meadowes

5. Which two fifth year Ravenclaw students does Dumbledore choose to be prefects?
a. Terry Boot and Mandy Brocklehurst
b. Luna Lovegood and Ernie Macmillan
c. Cho Chang and Michael Corner
d. Anthony Goldstein and Padma Patil

6. Which house was Rose Zeller sorted into?
a. Gryffindor
b. Slytherin
c. Ravenclaw
d. Hufflepuff

7. What is the color of Murtlap's essence?
a. Pink
b. Peach
c. Yellow
d. It is transparent

8. Name the Ravenclaw girl who became prefect in Harry's fifth year.
a. Hannah Abott
b. Padma Patil
c. Luna Lovegood
d. Marietta Edgecombe

9. According to a healer's portrait at St. Mungo's hospital, which disease was Ron suffering from?
a. Splattergroit
b. Splittygrot
c. Spottygroit
d. Spattergroit

10. Which book did Harry give Hermione for Christmas?
a. "New Theory of Numberology"
b. "A Compendium of Common Curses and their Counter-Actions"
c. "Acheivements in Charming"
d. "Moste Potente Potions"

Picture Scavenger Hunt
Padma Patil
Hannah Abott
Percy
Dumbledore's Army
Cedric Diggory
(Extra 5 pts - What movie will Robert Patterson star in this December?)

A little surprise

2008-07-16T02:00:00.000-07:00

Yes another owl came to my dormitory to drop off a surprise from Emma Wigworthy! A truly amazing piece of literature that I have been reading from beginning to end with great enthusiasm!

This is probably the best book about socks and how to knit them! Which is great because I've never done socks before so this should start me off on the right foot (pardon the pun!)

I'll take a picture of my beautiful book, when my Muggle camera batteries recharge!

Thank you Emma!!!!

Owl Arrival

2008-07-15T20:20:00.001-07:00

I am pleased to announce the arrival of the Best Spoiler EVER!! Ophelia Hopkirk's owl arrived carrying a fantastically magical box with lots of wonderful goodies. As soon as Mr. Crookshanks arrives home to fix the wand that connects the two muggle toys I will post still pictures of the kits. Have no fear Ms. Hopkirk, I took plenty of them. I will put one here

and then more on my personal page.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. You are the best.

Package Brought by Spider!

2008-07-15T14:39:00.000-07:00

My Package from Lily May Clearwater arrived and was PACKED with goodies - check my blog for more pictures of all the goodies.

That was some kind of PACKAGE!!!!!

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I have been spoiled beyond my wildest imagination!! It took two owls to bring all this stuff to me... Emma Ravenclaw - you are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More pics on my blog.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!
Love,
Perry

P.S. I absolutely wish to nominate this for best package! I will do more pictures in a couple of days.

One tired out owl

2008-07-15T08:06:00.000-07:00

Came to my house yesterday....you can view the details at my blog . It was sent by a WONDERFUL student, Ms. Arabella Moody!!

Aurora Curlycoat

Thanks so much, CLIDONIA!

2008-07-14T16:16:00.000-07:00

My awesome housemate Clidonia Acromantula sent me my prize for winning at House Quiz 5 today! She knows I need caffeine and yarn to make it through the rest of the semester!!! The coffee is Starbucks and the yarn is 440 yds of Superwash Merino in the "Crookshanks" colorway from Shelby B's Designs. Beautiful!

Thanks so much, Clidonia - you rock! HUZZAH!

Thanks Antonio dela Weasley!

2008-07-14T12:09:00.000-07:00

A very tired owl arrived at my doorstop today! Just look at everything he brought! Check out my blog for more detailed photos and descriptions! Thanks so much Antonio! I am sooooo spoiled!!!

ATTN MINNIE QUICKSPELL

2008-07-14T10:44:00.000-07:00

Minnie my poor little owl couldnt handle the package by himself. I fear he is following in the footsteps of Errol. So I had to borrow one from some one else. You can therefore expect a couple of boxes in the next couple days. I do feel the need to tell you I got home and found several of the extras still on the couch so I will most likely send you a third goodie bag soon....

Huzzah

Ferula

Look What the Owl Brought!

2008-07-14T07:44:00.000-07:00

I'm late in posting this formally (but not in sending e-mail thanks, and posting to my own blog!) - but Fleur Dolohov's Owl dropped this wonderful package by last week, and I've been enjoying it ever since! Just look:

I LOVE everything - she was super-sweet when putting this package together! Again, thankyouthankyouthankyou, Fleur!!!

:O)

Quidditch!!

2008-07-14T06:39:00.000-07:00

Ok Slytherins, Put your Quidditch goggles on, your socks on, and get your brooksticks in most excellent shape!

Arabella Moody

Miranda Moonstone I thak you :o)

2008-07-14T02:29:00.000-07:00

The post man came this morning...

A magic sortering hat, with suprises inside...

I've got the hat-bag, how lucky am I :0)

A nice box...

With more supirses... :o)

These are so cool, they got the foot print of an badger... Huzzah.

Hat-bag, yarn, needles, colour, knittinggadges, candy, candles... Im so lucky. Thankyou Miranda, you have been a grate spoiler for me... Now I'll make some coffee to match the chockolate... Jummy...
And think of an projeckt fit for the needles...

House Points

2008-07-12T23:33:00.001-07:00

Hello, all!

Time for a House Points Update before we head into the last stretch of the swap.

By now most of you should now that the early deadline for sending your package has been extended to July 14th. The final send date is July 25th. If your package is not sent by that time you will not be allowed to join further HSKS swaps. I want to make that clear. If there is anyone that has not received their package by that date or heard from your partner as to whether or not they sent your package, please contact your prefect and arrangements will be made to have an angel package sent out to you as soon as possible. Reminder: Delivery confirmation is your friend!! It is very important to get delivery confirmation if you plan on sending within the next two weeks. We need to make sure that you actually sent your packages to your partners.

Drop outs and Reassignments

At this time those that have been in jeopardy of being dropped for not posting in their blogs for over two weeks or not contacting their partners will be dropped from the swap and not allowed to return for future HSKS swaps. Partners will not be reassigned if packages have already been sent, but if your spoiler has been dropped or MIA for over two weeks at this point, please contact your prefect and we will work on either making contact with your missing partner or we will get an angel package ready for you.

House Points

These percentages reflect the level of participation since the last Quidditch match. Ten points per person have been deducted for each week that they did not post.

Previous Points

Gryffindor 75%

Hufflepuff 99%

Ravenclaw 79%

Slytherin 82%

Current Points

1st place - Hufflepuff - 98%

2nd place - Slytherin - 81%

3rd place - Ravenclaw - 78%

4th place - Gryffindor - 73%

Quidditch Round Three

Quidditch trivia will be posted on Wednesday, July 16th, between 7 and 8 a.m. PST. The Snitch will be released on Saturday, July 19th. Window for hours of release will be posted by Wednesday. The release will be prompted with a clue, which will be posted on this blog, during a 3-hour window of time on Saturday.

An owl...

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stopped by my house today with a wonderful package from my spoilee. Please, please check out my blog. This is such a cool kit!

I'm not entirely sure why my link isn't showing up. I put it there. I even went back to double check that I put it there but it still isn't showing up. I don't get it. You should still check my blog though. :D

Gryffindor House Quiz Prize

2008-07-12T05:16:00.001-07:00

I have just received my prize for winning House Quiz No.3 from our dear headgirl Millicent Brocklehurst. It is a skein of divine Black Bunny Fibers 100% Blue Faced Leicester sock yarn called "Audacity", and a pattern for "Primavera Socks". Thank you - I love them, and can't wait to cast on...

My package is here!

2008-07-11T19:37:00.001-07:00

My package arrived yesterday... but long-ish story short I wasn't able to get to it and really enjoy it until this afternoon.

More pictures and information on my blog, if you are so inclined. Thank you so much Chrysta! I love it!

My owl has landed

2008-07-11T16:00:00.001-07:00

I received a fabulous package today from Penny Willow. Check it out:

There's lots of details about the contents on my blog. Thank you Penny!

My Package is Here!

2008-07-11T08:11:00.000-07:00

Enna Kirts' owl has landed after a long flight from the Netherlands to NorthDakota. Unfortunately I'm at work and don't dare open it. So as soon as I get home I'll open it and take pictures and share all my goodies with you all. I can't tell you what's in it, but it's big an it's heavy...

This is me again, telling you how absolutely marvelous all the great things Enna sent me are. Go to http://www.chrystathecursed.blogspot.com/ to read more!

And honestly, Enna deserves to win the Best package Award!

Qualification Date Extended

2008-07-11T01:59:00.000-07:00

Hello, all!

I have decided to extend the deadline and possibly change a rule. I believe that previously I stated that packages had to be received by July 11th in order to qualify for our Best Package award. I have decided that your package must be sent by Monday, July 14th in order to qualify. I've decided to give a little grace for those that might finish up their packages this weekend, but not be able to get it into the mail until Saturday or Monday.

How to enter your kit:
To qualify for this award you must send your tracking number to Lavender Ackerly via email (email addy over in the right column) and you must post the link to your kit post (either on this blog or your own) in the comments section of this post. If we do not have your confirmation number your pictures will be disregarded. Those whose confirmations we have will see Kit Post Links updated in this post no later than Tuesday, July 15th. If you know you sent in your confirmation, but don't see this post updated with the link to your kit, please contact me - Winnie - right away via email - Do NOT post your concerns to this post. I only want links to kits posted in the comments of this post, please. Please, please make sure to leave a comment with the link to your post as well as your Potter name. Not all of your Blogger names match to your Potter names. This will save much headache :)

Then on Thursday, July 17th, I will post the top 3 kits to a Ravelry thread. You will all have the chance to vote on the best kit. The winner will be announced Friday, July 18th, along with the winners in the other contest categories.

Kit Post Links
(To be updated soon)

Fiera Firenze
Emma Diggory
Emma Wigworthy
Kaaelana
Lady Felula the Forgetful
Selena Starfire
Daisy Finnigan
Enna Kirts
Penny Willow
Rowena Bladvak
Queen of Frysia
Perenelle Cauldwell
Antonio dela Weasley
Cassandra Grubbly-Plank
Ophelia Hopkirk
Hydrea MacDuff

Le Package de Amazement

2008-07-10T19:40:00.000-07:00

Holy cow. Check out the incredible package I got from Selena Starfire.
Posted here. Can you say wow!

Jealous yet?

My owl has arrived....

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and I have the best spoiler ever!!! Thank you Morgan Kneen!!! Check out my blog to see all my goodies!

It's here, it's here!

2008-07-10T12:30:00.000-07:00

My kit from Lady Felula arrived yesterday!

Pictures are up on my blog.

Thanks Lady F!!! It's a really amazing kit.

Another Owl Arrival

2008-07-10T08:07:00.000-07:00

Enna Kirts asked me to post for her and tell you all that her owl arrived, and ask you to go to her blog to take a look. Here's a link to the post! :)
http://ennakirts.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/without-further-ado-the-package/

Happy Birthday

2008-07-10T05:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Wisteria Lovegoods!!

Cake and butterbeer in the Great Hall at 2 (EST)

Ravenclaw House Quiz

2008-07-09T14:22:00.000-07:00

We interrupt all the excitement about owls arriving with kits for another House Quiz. While spending some time with Professor McGuinness recently, he was telling me some of the history of Hogwarts. So, everyone grab your quills and your parchment and let's see how much you know!

1. What is the literal translation of "Albus Dumbledore"?

2. "Occlumency" is not, in reality, a word. However, it seems to be derived from a familiar real word that means "to block". What is that word?

3. Remus Lupin, the werewolf, has a name that is a double reminder of his traits. From what languages are his two names derived?

4. Percy Weasley's owl takes its name, quite appropriately, from the Greek messenger god. Who is this god?

5. Many of the creatures studied in the Care of Magical Creatures class or encountered by Hogwarts students are based on mythological animals while many others were made up. Name a mythological animal which is studied and/or encourntered by Hogwarts students.

6. Harry is tried for the "crime" of using magic outside Hogwarts by the Wizengamot. From what culture is the name "Wizengamot" derived?

7. The hospital in OotP is called St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries. Who was the real St. Mungo?

8. Dobby the house-elf gets his name from another kind of creature. In English folklore, what is a dobby?

9. Mundungus Fletcher is a disreputable little wizard with a penchant for trading in stolen goods. What exactly does mundungus mean?

10. Harry's arch-nemesis throughout OotP is Professor Umbridge. Why is her name appropriate for her?

Good luck!! You have until Saturday at 11:59 Eastern time to post your answers!

Eon Arrived Today!

2008-07-09T11:59:00.000-07:00

And he brought this lovely package!!! Thank you to Ophelia Crookshanks for an awesome package!!! For more pictures of what's inside, see my blog.

An Owl Arrived!

2008-07-09T08:01:00.000-07:00

I heard a scratching noise at the front door this morning, and when I went to investigate, an owl was on the doorstep, clutching a VERY heavy package from Perenelle Cauldwell of Slytherin House! It was all incredible... WAY above and beyond! I feel so blessed to have gotten to know her (and so many more of you!) this term. I don't have a camera at the moment, so can't post photos (yet). But you can check out my description on my blog! http://www.ronnisroundup.blogspot.com/

Edited to add: Photos are up! Here's a teaser shot:

Another Ravenclaw Winner...

2008-07-08T18:51:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to everyone for doing such a great job on your homework last week! Truly exceptional mastery of your skills witches and wizard! ;o) I've placed all of your names in the Sorting Hat and come up with a winner. So, without further ado...

Congratulations to

Ophelia Hopkirk!!

Seva will be soaring your way soon with some special goodies just for you!