Watching People Flirt at Hogwarts : Valentine’s Day and the Sudden Collapse of Dignity by Violette Twiggs, Fifth-Year, chocolate-fuelled, Cupid’s worst nightmare and expert in romantic catastrophes Oh I hear you all already. But please, before this article gets dismissed as bias, bitterness, or “someone clearly didn’t get a Valentine,” please hear me out. I…
New month! Its February. And this time I have the story behind a character that shows up in the 3rd act of the Sleeping Beauty Ballet. The White Cat! She dances with Puss in Boots. Enjoy its super magical! The White Cat by The Countess d’Aulnoy ONCE upon a time there was a king who…
Dear Gentlest Reader, I heard you asking, and I shall deliver—the long-overdue Winter Foraging Guide! This one may run a touch longer than our usual installments, but we are in the dead of winter. While there is still plenty to gather both around the castle and within its ancient walls, I wanted to cover the…
Care of Magical Creatures (All Years) Professor Bane (JettBane Resident) Correctly complete homework assignments by 27 March (( https://linktr.ee/bane_comc ))
Rumour Has It is for the sharp tongued among us, and the people who claim to deplore gossip, but secretly read it all the same. Ruffled Feathers are for those who need help and advice. Confessions are something entirely different. Got something you want off your chest? Need to scream it from the Astronomy Tower…
Dear Lucky, I danced with a girl I like at the Winter Ball, do the cards see us being more than friends in the future? Dances with Angels Dear Dances with Angels, Eight of Wands! Now there’s a right proper swoony pull. This card is all about arrows of love and things moving faster than…
By Jace Hume Isn’t Hogwarts just stunning in the winter? Towers topped in snow, frost on the courtyards, everyone looking right dramatic like they’re starring in some tragic storybook winter romance. In reality, winter is mostly you fighting for your life on a staircase whilst pretending you meant to do that little skid and slide.…
Rumour Has It is for the sharp tongued among us, and the people who claim to deplore gossip, but secretly read it all the same. Confessions, rumours or Questions can be given to our friendly messenger owl that loiters outside The Great Hall, he takes any messages to The Owl Post, just have a few…
So we all heard the news on the first Sunday after Christmas Break. There is no Hearty Party this year! Because of some scheduling issues. There was a collective sound of groans when this was announced.. but it was a mix of disappointment and relief! Some had been eagerly looking forward to it, others, not…
Care of Magical Creatures (All Years) Professor Bane (JettBane Resident) *Care for a Puffskein or a Pygmy Puff for one week. *Submit a photograph. *Provide a parchment on your observations. (( https://linktr.ee/bane_comc )) Flying (All Years) Professor Livingston (Calliope Deezul) Project: In small groups, use what you have learned about the acent games that Quidditch was derived…