Monday, October 11, 2010

Wands

  1. Vine wood and Dragon Heartstring i. Hermione Granger
  2. Walnut and Dragon Heartstring k. Belatrix Lestrange
  3. Hawthorn and Unicorn tail hair m. Draco Malfoy
  4. Hornbeam and Dragon Heartstring d. Viktor Krum
  5. Ash and Unicorn hair g. Cedric Diggory a. Ron Weasley
  6. Rosewood and Veela Hair l. Fleur Delacour
  7. Elder and Thestral Hair b. Albus Dumbledore
  8. Mahogany and an unknown core j. James Potter
  9. Elm and Dragon Heartstring e. Lucius Malfoy
  10. Cherry and Unicorn hair c. Mary Cattermole
  11. Yew and Phoenix Feather h. Tom Riddle
  12. Holly and Phoenix Feather f. Harry Potter
  13. Willow and Unicorn Hair a. Ron Weasley

Monday, October 4, 2010

Answers to questions

This week we’re going to test your knowledge of Deathly Hallows. Put your answers to the quiz and your essay answer on your blog and it will count for this week’s blogging requirement. Ready?

  1. Why does Harry accuse Remus Lupin of being a coward? he was going to abandon his child
  2. Who is R.A.B.? Regulus Arcturus Black
  3. According to legend, what would a person become if he could assemble the Deathly Hallows? Master of Death
  4. What is Ariana Dumbledore rumored to be? a Squib
  5. What is written on Harry’s parents’ gravestone? the quote "The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death."
  6. Why does Krum want to fight Xenophilius Lovegood? He thinks the Deathly Hallows symbol actually the symbol of Gellert Grindelwald. Grindelwald killed his grandpa.
  7. Why does Voldemort seek the Elder Wand? He believed it could be used to kill Harry Potter.
  8. Where did Dumbledore’s family live? Godric's Hollow
  9. Whose eye does Harry see in his magic mirror shard? Aberforth Dumbledore
  10. What item does Harry steal from Gringotts? Helga Huffepuff's Cup
  11. Where does Rita Skeeter get her information about Dumbledore? Bathilda Bagshot
  12. What is inside the Snitch that Dumbledore leaves Harry? Ring of Marvolo
  13. Why does Dumbledore leave Ron a Deluminator? So he can find his way back to Harry and Hermione.
  14. Why has Hermione not read The Tales of Beedle the Bard? She was not raised in a magical family, thus she did not read the collection of children's tales.
  15. What is Dumbledore’s greatest regret? Helping Grindelwald
  16. Whose mail did Snape open? Aunt Petunia
  17. What form does Snape’s Patronus take? Silver Doe
  18. Why can the Sword of Gryffindor destroy Horcruxes? It is impregnated with basilisk venom
  19. What name is given to wizards who help Mudbloods? Blood traitor
  20. How do Harry and his friends enter the Ministry of Magic? Through the toilets.
  21. Who made Harry’s wand? Ollivander


Monday, September 27, 2010

Weekly Blog

  1. Pumpkin Patch
  2. Owl Poop (seriously how do they keep the Owl Post clean)
  3. Tea Leaves
  4. Weasley Wizard Wheezes ("WHY ARE YOU WORRYING ABOUT YOU-KNOW-WHO? YOU SHOULD BE WORRYING ABOUT U-NO-POO THE CONSTIPATION SENSATION THAT'S GRIPPING THE NATION!")
  5. Quaffle Quidditch
  6. Deathly Hallow
  7. Mad Eye
  8. Dragon's Tail
  9. Crystal Ball
  10. Whomping Willow Trees
  11. Hermione's Library (would that not be a sight!)
  12. Hogwarts grounds
  13. Burrow great house and garden
  14. Dobby socks
  15. Horcrux evil
  16. Ministry of magic
  17. Magic jokes
  18. Sirius Black
  19. Apple Crisp
  20. Poly and pumpkin Juice
  21. Candle hanging from the ceiling
  22. Ghost discrimination (poor nearly headless Nick)
  23. Snake Parseltongue
  24. Magic Wand
  25. Invisibility Cloak
  26. Tent in Purse
  27. Spell Book
  28. Umbridge Pepto Bismol
  29. Dursely Cupboard Under the Stairs
  30. The Daily Prophet

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Part of the kit I am putting together! Can you tell what it is??

Wednesday, September 22, 2010


Check out the flower bulbs I just ordered for one of my gardens!! So excited to see how they turn out next spring!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Week 1 Homework Complete

WOW! I am exhausted! I have been running all over trying to meet as many HSKSers as possible! We have some amazing people here! Have you seen some of the great patterns our classmates have created? Check out the color combos of their projects too! Thanks for all of you who posted information, it was great to get to know you!!

Quiz 1

  1. Someone with the same craft as you (either those listed above or another one). I knit, weave, sew, dye, spin, and do beadwork. I have ADD when it comes to crafts, I like them all! Acromantula
  2. Someone who was born in the same month as you. September Morgianna Defeufaucon
  3. Someone from a different country. I live in the USA! Emma Wigworthy
  4. A new HSKS Family member. Not my first HSKS Rodeo! Vevina McFey
  5. Someone who has been in 3 or more HSKS swaps. Winifred Hornswaggle
  6. Someone who has a bigger stash than you! (And if your stash is the biggest, proudly say so! Not all of my yarn is up there, but I diffently have less than Fleur Sweeting.
  7. Someone who both knits and crochets. Emma Diggory
  8. Someone who has the same favorite color as you. Purple! Poppy Pluot
  9. Someone who has the same favorite season/holiday as you. Fall! Siobhan Mooney
  10. Someone who has the same favorite fiber as you. Soft and Squishy! Ambyr Phoenixfyre