by Lynessa O’Connor With the Hogsmeade weekend quickly approaching, we seem to have some visitors that have arrived in town. Le Cirque de Sorcières is back to grace the citizens of Hogsmeade and the students of Hogwarts with their feats of acrobatic intrigue. I had the pleasure of meeting with Madame Francine Godard, one of…
DetailsCredit to Henry Haddock By V. Goyne and T. de Barbarac The term “pure-blood” is bandied about despite the decades between ourselves and the second wizarding war; a war so steeped in pureblood supremacy that witches and wizards questioned each other or defended each other and there was no inbetween. But really, the term “Muggle-born”…
DetailsWith the Yule Ball, Christmas and New Year soon approaching, I thought I would write a letter addressing all of my fellow students with advice and encouragement for Christmas and the New Year. Since the start of our first term Hogwarts has seen many events- the banshee, the vampire and maybe even… Events that have…
DetailsIt has been said that the Slytherin Head of House is the most elusive man in Hogwarts. Well, you would not be entirely wrong. Professor Bernard Knagthon is a difficult man to catch with free time, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t there for his students. Sacrificing a few moments of his time, Professor Knagthon…
DetailsRecently, something rather, shall we say disturbing has been submitted to the Owl Post. A particular list, that, in a nutshell, pits specific students against each other in a battle of appearance, personality, and “desirability.” And it angers me more than many things, to know that my name was put on that list. I’m sure…
Details– an odd note was submitted to the Owl Post. A familiar name crops up once again – Read carefully and I suggest you comply to my terms Hyland [sic. Vitrac]. Given the reigns of the Owl Post only invites you as my greatest enemy and I have no doubt that your familiars have informed…
Detailsby Sila Warrington Titles brought to you by Aisling Jones This newest article comes to you a few days late, as what happened took a few days to fully process everything. November 9th the next victim to be attacked was the portrait Vladislaus the third. He was violently slashed and defaced by none other than…
DetailsMany people feel that the current Hufflepuff Head of House is a cranky unfeeling woman. So the idea to interview her was a little daunting. Due to this I chose to ask some of my fellow Badgers for a few questions they wanted answered and then one night after her class we chatted. And in…
Detailsby Sila Dear readers, it’s time that we bring you another update on the unfortunate series of events that have been plaguing our school. Though the Halloween Bash brought about laughter and a temporary reprieve from the stress of the ongoing problems, it did not last nearly long enough. Hogsmeade weekend went on without issue,…
DetailsBy Adam Fletcher Having entered the castle on the eve of last year it was perhaps pointless to write on O’Keeffe before she’d managed to unpack her things. But now that she has a few months under her belt perhaps it is time to shed some light on the woman dressed in shadow. Fret naught…
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