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Hi My name is Dumblearry
and I'm in Gryffindor so i'm asking all Grffindors if they would
like to be my friend or something. I'll be starting my first term
on September 2,2001. I have to finish muggle elementary school
first before my parents send me to Howarts. I'm hoping to have
a lot of friends when I go to Hogwarts on September 2.
Everyone against
Slytherin?
by Laurel Crimson
of Slytherin
I, Laurel Crimson, just do not know why everyone thinks Slytherins
are rotten. Sure, we may insult those below us and crave power,
but we arn't really that bad. We have friends and family like
everyone else. We have pets and games like everyone else. Just
because we're a little, well, richer, dosn't mean we don't have
feelings. When the kids from the other houses avoid me and whisper
things about me behind my back, well, I get pretty darn mad! I
give thumbs up to that wonderful Proffessor Severus Snape, for
being so kind to us a Slytherins. Oh, and to all of those Gryffindors,
we the Slytherins really don't like you, so we give you a large
thumbs down. This is like racism!!!! Proffessor Dumbledore this
is horrible! I am being treated like dirt just because I'm a rich
spoiled girl! There is my complaint. If this continues I will
be writing weekly, no, daily complaints! -Laurel Crimson
FIGHT BETWEEN
WIZARD & OWL!!!!
By Cho Ling of
Hufflepuff
Young Neville Longbottom
was mearly have a look around Hogwaarts and came across where
all the owls rost. Well the next day this young lad recived
a owl holding a howler from his gram ( he will not tell us why)
but holding it and running for his life he climed the stairs to
the owl room then it expload sending Neville smashed into a wall
of sleeping owls wakeing Draco's bird sending it in rage! Flying
down this bird attacked the young wizard, Neville not good with
his wand tried to stop the bird but caught the bird on fire. Neville
was later fond by young Fred Weasly and rushed to the hospital
for a gash and other wounds. We wait to see what happens.
Good luck Neville!!!!!
The Quiddich
World Cup by Penelope Quirke
At the last Quiddich World
Cup, their were many interesting happenings. After the match,
Bulgaria vs. Ireland, in which Ireland won, but the bulgarian
seeker, Viktor Krum, got the snitch, at the campsite where none
other than Harry Potter was staying, a group of masked wizards,
presumably Death Eaters, were seen levitating Muggles. Many fled
to the woods, where the Dark Mark, the sign of You Know Who, was
fired into the sky. Naturally this caused panic, and, in my opinion,
requires further investigation.
I'm Sorry
By Ginny Weasley
I'm sorry to all but this
coming month I will be leaving Hogwarts to go to a differnt school
in America. My parents recieved a lot of money over the
summer and they decided that I shouldnt go to Hogwarts so they
are sending me overseas. To all the Hufflepuffs I love u! We
had a great 3 months didnt we? Also to my favorite teacher
Mrs.Socera( head of hufflepuff) you defintely showed me a fun
and intersting time at Hogwarts I will continue to send in Daily
Prophet articles about my adventures in Americas Witchery Schools.
Hello!!!!!!
By Prof. Snape
Hello!!!!!!!! Good evening
ladies and gentleman. I will be following in my fathers footsteps.
You may already know him his name is Severus Snape. He taught
potions but I will be teaching curses for this semester then around
the middle of the semester i will be teaching you about counter
curses. I cant wait to see you all in class love u all, o and
im not as mean spirited as my father though
SOMETHING HAPPENS
TO THE BULGARIAN SEEKER!!!!
by Jonathan Diggory
Yesterday during the Bulgaria
vs. Ireland quidditch match, Bulgaria came home with happy memories
about a 210-130 win but were scared of another thing. Yesterday
during the game, something dreadful happened. Viktor Krum, the
Bulgarian Seeker, was hit with a spell from a drunk and frustrated
fan (the fan is now serving time in Azkaban). The doctors think
he is only knocked out but it could be worse. Since there is no
countercurse, Viktor still hasn't woke up. The doctors must wait
patiently. On better news, the Chudley Cannons were upset 170-180
in a very close match so Bulgaria still maintains first place.
That's it for now. Tune in on February 16,2001 for more Bulgaria
games.
Help Wanted!
by Hedwig Turnowl
We need a witch or wizard
capable with excellent transfiguration skills.
Fee: 50 galleons/day
Job description: Perform
for children w/o their wizard's license yet. Transform into multiple
animals/things. Also change things into other things (Ex:
pebble into ladybug).
If you are skilled in transfiguration,
send your resume by owl to:
Child Performing Group
108 Dudes Lane
Changeville, People Land 12345
Half muggle,
half witch by Lizzy Spellboound
I can still remember the
day when i got the Hogwarts letter.
I had been sleeping in my room when I heard my grandmother scream!(shes
a total muggle im only half muggle) I can also remember the yelling
and screaming i got from her.But after a while of trying to convince
her she finally said yes.The day i left she wouldn't speak to
me at all.I didn't care though.I was to excited.And as far as
i can remember i've been happy ever since.In fact these were some
of the greatest moments in my life!
Best Friends
by Chiana
Hey if you like to talk
well I don't
blame you everybody does especially Ron and Harry.
When I was reading the fourth book it gave me a chill
up and down my spine when Harry and Ron didn't talk
for that long extention of time. Now don't worry they
start talking again for those of you who have just
started reading HP. They did have there times when
they didn't talk Harry and Ron I mean but not this
long I got so scared that they would never make up and
become friends again but that can't happen I thought
he and Ron are best friends but in the end they became
friends again do you have a best friend.
Quidditch Finals:
Ireland Leprecons vs. Chudley Cannons
by Lizabeth Bell
of Ravenclaw
The quidditch season is
well on it's way. Who ever wins this competitive game will go
to the World Cup Finals against Bulgaria! But who will win?
If Ireland once again goes to the World Cup then they will ,yes
once again be playing Bulgaria for the 2nd year in a row for the
title. We all remember last year's match- I'm sure. The Bulgarian
Veela and Leprecons had it out just like their players did on
the field. Krum, the Bulgarian Seeker got the snitch, although
Ireland won. Irelands Seeker ended up with a horrible nose bleed.
The Chudly Cannons have been doing farely well in the last few
seasons in Harry Potter's second year at school they were 9th
in the leauge. This year they are in third but might move up to
first we'll just have to see. Harry Potter's best friend, Ron,
his favorite team is the Chudley Cannons. Let's see if he gets
a win!
I'll try to keep you updated on what's happening, plus recaps
from last years wild season. That's all for today.
Muggle Family
by-Lita Seance`
of Gryffindor
As you know I have a muggle
cousin that I visit during my summer vacation. Muggles like her
don't understand what it's like to be a witch. She once walked
in on me transforming her gerbil into a mountian lion. I thought
she would take it lightly when I told her it was homework and
it could be reversed. She threw me out of her room, along with
the mountian lion, hid my belonings, and wouldn't retreive them
untill I reversed the spell!
Yeah, whatever. I reversed the spell and got my stuff back. I
don't get it. a mountian lion is so much more interesting then
a gerbil. If you are taking this seriously then don't read the
rest.
I was at the table eating dinner and I decided I did not want
to eat rice. So I turned the rice bowl into a bowl of Every Flavor
Beans when nobody was looking. Kathy got a dog dropping flavored
one and barfed on her fathers pants.
She yelled, "What's this!" I told her what they were
and she locked me in the bathroom when I went to wash my hands.
I was in there for three hours. I had finally gotten my owl, Trinidy,
to get me my wand and slide it under the door so I could open
it. Trinidy's so loyal.
That night it was even worse. Before she went to bed, I was doing
spells in her room. I turned her matress into a rock and forgot
to undo it. When she jumped into her bed she got a broken ankle.
Then she took Trinidy and let her fly out the window. Trinidy
is still young and doesn't know to stay with me so it took three
days to find her.
By the end of the week I was jumping off the walls to go home.
When I found out we were leaving that afternoon, I decided to
leave Kathy a present. Before I left I gave her gerbil fleas that
only lasted for 24 hours. I let him loose in her bed and then
put him back in his cage.
Last time I heard from her, she had to wear flea powder and take
flea baths!
Meaning: Why are muggles so uptight about witches
and wizards??
Boyz!Boyz!!BOYZ!
by- Lita Seance`
of Gryffindor
When you were in first, second, third grade and so on, boys were...
ICKY! What now?? Has the girl instinct suddenly changed for good
or are boys still... ICKY???
Now that we're all more mature and older now, we all know that
boys aren't that... ICKY any more. But, we do know what they are
now. They're not... ICKY, they're... PICKY! I think I speak for
all girls when I say what's with boys??
This is for all you guys out there. If you don't stop being...
PICKY, we're gonna start being... ICKY! All it is is a little
crush. Why do boys have to rub it in??
Meaning: What's the difference between boys then
and now? They're still annoying and ..-CKY!
Harry Potter's
Life Style By Lizzy Spellbound
of Hufflepuff
The truth about Harry Potter
is very simple. It all started when he was just one year old.
Voldemort came to the village, where he and his parents lived.
He destroyed the village and stopped at his house. HIs father
tried to fight him off, but died trying. When he found his mother
trying to protect him, he tried to make a deal that he wouldn't
kill her as long as she handed over Harry. But, she refused and
dies. In an instant's second, when he tried to touch Harry, he
had lost his power and given Harry his lightning shaped scar.
Some people said he was dead and some said he was living, but
nobody knew for sure. All anyone knew was Harry was the one survivor.
MTV??????
by Lita Seance` of Gryffindor
On a trip to the muggle
world to visit my muggle cousin, Kathy, I was mysteriously intrigued
by....the television channel called MTV. I found myself watching
it on almost every minute of my free time.
MTV is a channel dedicated to the one thing that "reaches
out to the world". Music. My first thought was How the
heck does a TV channel represent music, I mean... isn't that what
the radio is for?? Then my cousin, Kathy, explained music
videos. Music videos are like movies with music instead of a conversation.
After watching them from dawn till dusk, I totally understand
how MTV is dedicated to music.
I stayed up late to watch something called the VMA's and TRL.
I noticed there was alot of abbreviations. But, I was astounded
and awed by some of the performances at the VMA's. For instance,
people like Britney Spears over use their lustfull looks. The
outfit she wore appauled me. Nice style, but see-through set the
bomb off.
Then I came across a tiny, petite girl named Christina Aguilera.
Not too say anything insulting to the pop star, but Britney made
herself look like a cross between a muggle hoochie and a cow compared
to Christina. But, that's just my opinion. MTV brought up alot
of contoversy in music and stars. Someone named Eminem dissed
just about every peep in there.
Also I noticed muggle stars are judged very harshly. I found myself
judging too. I noticed some girls being called sexy and beautiful
when the only thing that made them look good was what the were
<or weren't> wearing. How stereotypical of these muggles!
I thought this channel was about music anyway.
I was enduldged in this controversy and I gave myself a migrane.
So I took an Advil and put on some WWF Wrestling. Ah..how much
better to watch people fight when you can just sit there and not
feel pain at all.
Muggle television confuses and bewilders me. It just makes you
not want to watch it. Then again, your practically addicted to
it. I think I'll keep to my ¤Walk-Man¤ untill I
visit Kathy again. .....My gosh, TV is so harsh.....
Meaning- What's the difference between TV and Music?
It's all controversy anyway.
New Kid In
School
by Lita Seance` of Gryffindor
The first few days at a
new school are always the same for the new kid in school. This
mysterious new student will be reffered to for the first few days
as "the new boy/girl" then she/he will get a name. Hopefully
the one that their mother gave to them. Affects of they're attitude
will always be either negative or positive. Positive- The "new kid's" name will buzz
around school and will sooner or later be judged on every aspect
and everything this person does. This person will be swallowed
up and spit out with a whole new identity. In the positive case,
the new kid will be with the hated and envied "in crowd"
or "the populars". Negative- As usual the "new kid" will
be the talk of school. In the negative case, talk will be harsh.
Judgement would proove sadly that the "new kid" isn't
"good enough" to be Miss/Mr Popularity. After being
spit out, the "new kid" will resemble the muggle cartoon
character, Daria.
No matter how hard people try their attitude will most affect
the judgement. But, school isn't the world and it isn't what your
whole life depends on. Unfortunately, this is how it seems when
you are in school. The thing is not to let it bother you and you
will have a good school year ahead. The question is, do you want
to be popular or do you want to be what you are if that's not
it? No matter what people say, if your have friends you are always
poular. Do the world and you a favor. Stay positive.
Meaning- Nobody can tell you what group you can
hang with or what you are classified as or if you are "cool"
or not. Unique, talented, or beautiful. Nobody cares as long as
your you. And, that's what people like you for.
ATTENTION ALL
FLYING STUDENTS By Proffessor
Sorcera
Flight Instructor and head of Hufflepuff
Greetings to all my marvelous
students. I would like to tell you about some of the procedures
that we will be going through for our magnificent class. First,
I am Proffessor Sorcera, don't be afraid to e-mail me anything
you need to ask me about! If you have questions, suggestions,
or just want to say "HI!" feel free to do so. My e-mail
address is Sheltegal@aol.com.
I choose e-mail instead of owl post because my own owl, Phoebe,
(who i will talk about in a minute) tends to get a bit jealous
of those lucky birds who get to deliver all your fun and interesting
mail. Now Phoebe is a big part of our class. We might play games
with her such as catch the fluffball, this is where you need to
find her (I need to talk to Mystica about this first! ;|) ) it
is also possible that you will be given homework assignments to
find pictures of owls or such. We will think of more things to
do with this. But for now i just want you all to know that I will
try to talk to all of you as much as I can. Halloween is coming
up soon so I am having a little contest, now you see I am going
to be the queen of the pixies and I'm quite sure that all of you
have marvelous costumes planned, but poor Phoebe has nothing to
wear. If you think of something SEND IT. You could get up to 30
extra house points. All who e-mail an idea will get at least 2
points. So come on. Whatcha got to lose!?
NOTE: Contest
ends on or before Decmeber 1, 2000.
Muggle Studies
By Proffesor Molly
Weasley
Hello!!! Children, I know
this was not required and trust me if I was you I wouldn't want
to carry around another book, but if you could I need to buy any
book you can find on Muggles, also I have gotten a class pet which
is a dog his name is Candy, he will be helping us out with some
of our lessons this year. Also I have heard that more people need
to join the houses of Slytherin and Hufflepuff please find people
to join those. Also I will be giving and award out to the best
student this person will complete all the homework that is given,
be intersted in the activity that we will be doing in class,etc.
If its ok with Mystica I would like to award them money if that
is ok or maybe housepoints or extra credit on their homework.This
is Prof. Molly Weasley hope to see you in class.
Note from the
Webmistress: This
is a great idea to encourage students! Prof. Weasley, in
fact, IS allowed to give the best homework extra housepoints and
perhaps money. So get those quills out and start writing!
Hufflepuff
by Ginny Weasley
of Hufflepuff
Hello, everyone my name
is Ginny Weasley im a part of Hufflepuff house we desperatly need
people in our house. Salisha(sorry about the spelling) and I really
would like to have a full house and be able to play quiditch.
I would like to tell you a little about Hufflepuff: our ghost
is the Fat Friar. the house colors are yellow and black and the
head of our house is Aeroon Socerea she is the best!!!! I love
flying lessons!! Im a beater on our house team and for a good
birthday present I would like people to please join Hufflepuff
Thank You!!!!!!! GINNY!!!!!!!!!!
Muggle Studies
Proffesor Molly
Welsey
Hello I'm the new teacher
for the Muggle Studies. I expect everyone to do their homework
and pay attention to the work that is being given. You will
have to do many different assignments that require you to think
very hard about Muggles and their lives. I hope to enjoy this
term and so will you with this particular subject!
Hot New Styles
By Autumn Treebranch
This season, robes and cauldrons are becoming more and more elaborate.
Just last week, I purchased new dress robes. They're bright yellow
and tropical themed! Afterwards I saw a turquoise snakeskin print
cauldron that I am planning on purchasing in the near future.
The hip new colors are generally bright and happy. Especially
yellow, violet, turquoise, lime green, and red. Even ink is being
sold in these colors. Witches and wizards are seeming happier
and less stressful, too. This may seem odd at a time like this,
but human psychology works in strange ways. This is Autumn Teebranch,
signing off!
MUGGLE SCHOOL
YEAR BEGINS!!!!!!
By Salisia Lippshil
of Hufflepuff
The muggles have begun their
school year. As well as our wizarding world. But what
we are focusing on is a strange form of torture for the young
muggles. It is known in their world as "High School."
I went undercover for the first week of this "High School."
It certaintly was of nothing I had ever expierienced before.
The day usually begins between 7:00-8:00 AM, it is held in a massive
and confusing structure of many labrinthian halls. The students
have 5 minutes in between classes to navigate through the extremely
complex mases of halls. Classes are unique to certain students
abilities, while they get to choose certain classes, other classes
are assigned. Physical Education being one of them. Students
are forced to endure brutal excersise tactics against their will.
All I can say for these poor Muggle Children, is I'm glad it's
not happening to me!
Percy Weasley
Grows to be a Fine Young Man
By Lavender Brown
of Gryffindor
The Weasley family should
be pround of their tough, top son Percy. While he was at Hogwarts
he was a Head Boy and then a Prefect. Now he is working for the
Ministry of Magic, and a fine job he is doing. He should be encouraged
and patted on the back for the fine work he is doing there.
QUIDDITCH TEAMS NEEDED! By Lavender Brown
of Gryffindor
Everyone who is skilled
at flying, come to Hogwarts and join the best game around! It
is called Quidditch, but we need four full teams to play. That
means we need bodies! Well, players of course, but everyone has
to start somewhere! Last four years Gryffindor has won, and Slytherin
really wants revenge. So help out, join a Quidditch team at Hogwarts
today!
Excitement
For Young Witches and Wizards!
By Lavender Brown
of Gryffindor
Young witches and wizards
all around are jumping at the chance to be going to Hogwarts Wizarding
School. They are buying their school supplies and getting ready
to leave home. Every one is also excited about the learning spells
they will do there and the exciting matches of Quidditch that
the school sponsors. So pack up your cauldrons and robes young
witches and wizards, Hogwarts Wizarding School is waiting!
WARNING!
by Cho Chang of
Ravenclaw
Sirius Black has been spotted.
The witch who has seen the Azkaban escapee is too scared to say
a word. However, we will tell you that he has been spotted far
from the magical school, Hogwarts, therefore, the dementors have
been sent back to Azkaban. "I am very glad that the dementors
left," says Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster, "They were
very distracting to our everyday lives at Hogwarts." Well,
there you have it folks, Sirius is still alive and is on the loose.
Any information, please send an owl to the Minister of Magic.
QUIDDITCH PLAYING
IS VERY POPULAR!
by Lavender Brown
of Gryffindor
Every one, come listen about
the new fast moving, action packed, flying high in the sky sport
you play on broomsticks! There are jobs for everyone, people with
strength who wack things at each other and people who try to score,
people who try to save goals, and the one special person who has
to find the golden snitch. The best place to start Quidditch Playing
is at Hogwarts, the famous wizarding school. Come on down, try
the newest and best sport around - quidditch!
A STORY OF
A NEW FOUND FRIEND
by Lavender Brown
of Gryffindor
This story begins as Lavender Brown was walking down Diagon Alley,
thinking how wonderful it was to be accepted to Hogwarts, just
about the best wizarding school as she could have dreamed of.
Both her parents had gone there, and were very skilled at magic.
Lavender wished she could grow up to be just like them. Unfortunately,
they worked many hours at the Ministry of Magic and Lavender had
to do her school shopping alone. She loved strolling into stores
and pulling out the number and password of her very own Gringotts
vault - her parents had surprised her with a large amount of Galleons
for her birthday - enough that she could open her own Vault, before
she had to share with her parents. 200 Galleons, Lavender thought
to herself. She didnt like to squander money, so she took her
time searching for the best prices for the best product. At the
end of the trip she was exhausted but happy that she had bought
everything she needed for school and still had about 100 Galleons
left. Wow! Thought Lavender. Then a sign hanging above her made
a loud thump as it hit against the wall. Lavender looked up, and
the sign read Eelyops Owl Emporium. Lavender almost jumped up
so high that she hit her head on the sign. An owl! Why hadnt she
thought of it before? When her parents weren't home, she could
make friends with her owl and be loving to it. It was perfect
- she could even bring her as company in Hogwarts. She slowly
stepped inside the store, gazing at all the colors of owls - peach,
brown, black, drk. brown, and white. She looked until her eyes
could stay open no more. She was looking for a friend, a best
friend that would keep her company and she could share her problems
and secrets with. Suddlenly, a screech came from behind the counter.
The salesperson moved a large brown owl and behind him was the
best owl Lavender could have ever wished for. It was whitish-gray,
which Lavender thought was the prettiest color she had ever seen.
The salesperson tried to talk her out of buying her, saying that
her color was not the way it was supposed to be which was pure
white. Lavender kept on strong wanting the owl. The salesperson
finally gave in and brought the cage over to Lavender. The owl
hooted with affection. Lavender put her money down on the counter
and took the owl out of the cage and held her close. Silver is
what I will call you. The beauty of your coat and the beautiful
silver in your heart that will let us be best friends. Lavender
hugged Silver closely, the put her on her shoulder. The owl looked
like it was smiling, even though there is no such thing. Lavender
felt as if she were flying as she walked back through Diagon Alley
and the Leaky Cauldron, very happy...I mean....extremely happy
with her shopping day and her new best friend, Silver.
