Dear Lucky, What should I wear to attract the attention of the person I like? Nothing to Wear Dear Nothing to Wear, Ah ha, the King of Swords for a clothing crisis! That’s brilliant. This bloke is not all sequins and sparkles. Nope, he just strolls in. He looks sharp and wins the room over.…
DetailsRumour 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…
DetailsSo, since I dance ballet I chose to find the original story behind the Nutcracker Ballet to post! I love the story of the ballet and even got to dance Maria/Clara in ONE show last year over break. But the original story is really long, with a detour into a full OTHER story that the…
DetailsBrooms, quaffles, bludgers, golden snitches, players giving their everything and fans shouting from the bottom of their lungs -amplifying charm included. The number one wizarding sport we all thrill for is here to make you jump on your broom. Calista Earnshaw and Edward Callbeck will bring you this week’s coverage with the special collaboration of…
DetailsBy Violette Twiggs, Unofficial Inspector of Ugliness in Winter Wardrobes At Hogwarts, the ugly Christmas jumper is not just a sweater. It is a magical weapon of chaos, a public statement of taste (or lack thereof) and, in extreme cases also a minor curse (like the one that first year slytherin wore last year with…
DetailsMythology (All Years) Professor Hargrave (Calisto Hinterland) Spend 10 minutes alone outdoors, no wand waving, no shouting spells at squirrels. Record the following, a natural sign or omen you observe, what you believe it might symbolize, which deity you think could be associated with that sign, and why. Potions (All Years) Professor Rask (Valent1ne Apogee) Brew one…
DetailsWelcome to Mishaps & Munchies, where Anastasia Hemlock, a daring Gryffindor with a sweet tooth and a knack for trouble, takes you on a journey through the unpredictable world of magical munchies. Here, recipes don’t always go to plan… but that’s half the fun! From cauldrons bubbling over to desserts that decide to grow wings,…
DetailsBy Violette Twiggs – weather forecasting journalist, hopeful survivor, and part-time scarf burrito Welcome, fellow sufferers of the North, to another episode of “Violette Warns You About Things the Staff Pretend Aren’t That Bad.” Today’s subject: Scottish winter. You’d think living in a castle full of fireplaces, charms, and cute magical creatures would make winter…
DetailsThis month I’m going try to find holiday themed Fairy tales to share until break! This one tells one of the many versions of the Origin of the Christmas tree! AND it has a fairy! I can’t find who wrote it down. The Christmas Fairy of Strasburg Once, long ago, there lived near the ancient…
DetailsIt’s Quidditch Time! – By Lumos and Nox Hufflepuff V Ravenclaw – 520 – 390 And there we have it! Another day, another game! It really feels like now the Hogwarts Quidditch season is live, and if you’re still wondering: how do I get into this? What do I know about this? When is Quidditch?…
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