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[PhoenixRising]

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All announcements pertaining to classes, homework assignments, quidditch tryouts and any other important school events shall be posted here! Want to help Hufflepuff defend the title as House Cup Champions? Look no further than here (or the Hufflepuff Herald) for assignments in which you can rack up those yellow diamonds.

Confused about an assignment or something that happened in a lesson? Why not ask the Professor in charge or perhaps an older student?

Note: Any Hufflepuff may post in this thread, but please remember that this is for official school events only. No personal notices please.

For your convenience, only current upcoming classes, classes in session, and homework posts will be in this thread (aka posts will be deleted when they are no longer relevant). It is also a good idea to SUBSCRIBE to this thread and all class threads to make sure that you are always up to date!


C'mon Badgers!!! No time to waste; let's take the lead! General Homework Submission Guidelines for EACH Subject can be found here, as well as in each subject's rule thread.

[FearlessLeader19]

Potions Year-long Activity!
Want to earn a chance to work with Professor Culloden privately and learn some cool potions? Want to be recommended to the most distinguished potions community? This is your chance!

All you have to do is brewing a Un-Felix Un-Felicis potion that you can also use against your enemies! It is the exact opposite of Felix Felicis - causes a complete lack of luck. If you are interested, do not waste any more time but head to the Potions Lab right away, and begin brewing! The deadline is March 15. For the recipe, please look below. For any questions, visit or send an owl to me.

Text Cut: Recipe

• a litre of goat milk
• 1 strand of thestral mane
• bicorn horn
• full, undamaged mussel shell
• one black cat's fur
• caterpillar
• 13 rose thorns from 13 different roses (plucked ripe from the branches)

1. Pre-heat the cauldron to 150 celcius degrees
2. Put one litre of goat milk
3. Add the thestral mane
4. Wait for two hours
5. Put out the fire and wait for it to cool down
6. Crush the bicorn horn into a fine powder in the meantime and add it once the potion is cool enough for you to touch
7. Check point: it should be cool in maximum 15 minutes
8. With a wooden stick, stir it five times clockwise, four times counter clockwise, three times clockwise, two times counter clockwise and once clockwise.
9. Light a fire and bring it to maximum. Let it burn for a full week. Make sure the fire is always at maximum.
10. Clean the mussel shell gently, make sure there is no moss on it. open it, remove the mussel itself and clean its inside too, then add into the cauldron after a week is up.
11. Put out the fire and wait for one Moon cycle
12. Check point: the colour should be silver
13. Sprinkle half of the fur
14. With a metal stick, stir vigorously 13 times counter clockwise
15. Sprinkle the other half of the fur
16. Stir slowly 13 times counter clockwise
17. Check point: it should smell like your least favourite flower
18. Wait for a week
19. Slice the caterpillar into five equal pieces and add the one by one
20. Swirl your wand slowly over the cauldron while telling an event you think is unfortunate (the number of swirls doesn't matter, just don't stop until the end of the story)
21. Light a low fire and wait for 13 days
22. Get 13 rose thorns from 13 different roses in the gardens and add them all at once
23. With a metal stick, stir once clockwise
24. Wait until it changes colour from green to brown
25. Label it and leave a vial it on the desk

• Do NOT! try it without my consent.
• If you have done everything correctly, it shouldn't smell or smoke. Its taste should not spoil the substances it is added.

OOC: This is this term's potions event! It is not obligatory. It is open to everyone. Most likely I will not award points, as this is something for character development and a bit of fun (if your character slipped some into his/her friend's cup? ).

I want at least 5 posts in the Potions Laboratory and 2 posts on the grounds collecting rose thorns. The OOC deadline is November 5. You don't have to notify me of your participation, but please title your posts in the lab with "Potions Activity". You don't have to PM your posts in the lab, but you should PM the posts on the grounds. Instead of double-posting, you CAN edit your next post into the previous one if no one has posted in the lab in 3 days. Otherwise, please do not edit unless it is YOUR mistake and not your character's.

I hope you have fun with this! As always, you can PM any and all questions.
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SNAC Meeting!

When: Wednesday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Divination Tower

Please bring an open mind and wear comfortable clothes.


SNAC meeting will start on Monday, September 29. If your charrie is not a member yet, check out here before the meeting.
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Arithmancy Lesson One has opened!

So, head on over there, you guys Have fun and do keep in mind that little rule about the late arrival of charries

[sweetpinkpixie]

There are two options for this homework. Please only complete ONE of them for credit. Doing more than one will not earn you double the house points. An addition 5 points of extra credit is available to outstanding efforts and creativity.

Both options are in preparation for our end of term field trip to the National Space Centre due to my shortcomings as your Astronomy professor recently. Consider it a bit of self study as we have other topics to discuss in the coming weeks.

OOC: you do not HAVE to complete the homework to participate in the field trip!

⌦ option one (worth 10 pts)
Create a timeline of the history human of space exploration. Your timeline should include at least 5 events that you believe to be especially important and please include a brief description (just a few sentences is enough) of why you think so.

For example (super basic):

February 20, 1947 - first animals into space (fruit flies). Helped prove that living things from Earth can survive spaceflight.

You may present your timeline in either written or drawing form. Just keep in mind that the more effort and thoughtfulness you put into your work, the better the reward.

OOC: Please be sure not to just copy paste answers from the internet or from the lesson for this should you select this option. I will be checking. Likewise, if you opt to draw (either by hand or with a graphics program) a timeline, please be sure it is your original work and not just a copy-paste of a pre-existing timeline on the internet.

⌦ option two (worth 10 pts)
My original intent with the lesson was that each of you would get to create your own "signature" space food (either in tube of freeze dried form). Since that plan went out the window, you may do it for homework.

Food in space has come a long way, but for you to appreciate the advances in science we will focus on the "vintage" forms of space food. Using the toothpaste tubes and box containers located outside my office, I want you to create two space food dishes. One in a purée form and the other freeze dried. The freeze dried one should be your own unique ice cream flavor while the purée is entirely up to you.

Spells you will find useful:

• Francesco; wand movement: point at food; effect: turns a food intem into a purée duratus
• Ratus Ausicceso; wand movement: slow upwards flick from the wrist; effect: freeze dries a food item

Bonus points if you get someone to taste your creation before dropped them in the box outside my office!

You may include your recipe in written form along with your creations if you wish.

OOC: This is an RP-centric assignment and requires at least 4 posts to be considered for full credit (2 posts for each food item). There is no specific location you need to use for this option. Tasks included should be the actual making (meaning mixing of ingredients and any real cooking that may be necessary) of the food item, spell casting to modify the food, and placing it in the appropriate containers - and having someone taste what you made if you wish . You do NOT need to RP picking up or dropping off anything outside of Professor Flamsteed's office.

Please PM me with the links to all your RP posts. You may, as the IC instructions state, include the recipes for your space food.

⌦ this assignment is due November 2nd @ noon GMT

Please be sure you have read through Astronomy & Space Navigation and paid particular attention to the rules regarding homework submission. Late homework submissions will not be accepted. Any questions, concerns, or what have you can be sent to me via PM.

[FearlessLeader19]

{ Muggle Studies Homework One }

PART A: Question and Answers (5points)

1. What part of the camera adjusts the lens opening?
2. What type of camera develops a print instantaneously after taking the picture?
3a. What is one advantage to film processing over digital?
3b. One disadvantage?
4. Name three possible uses for photography in different careers? (hint/example: what would law enforcement officers use it for?)

PART B: RP Exercise (up to 10 points)

Your task is to transfer the negatives you developed in class to prints using the steps outlined below. All the equipment you need is available in the technology center. But minimum 5 RP posts and simply link to each

Text Cut: Negatives to Prints Process

* Use a scanner attached to the computer in the technology center
* Make sure the computer and scanner are both turned on.
* On the lid of the scanner when you open it, you should see a slot to insert a sheet of up to five negatives; it is embellished to resemble a film strip. You may need cut your negative strip as you cannot develop more than 5 images at a time; just be careful to not cut the actual image.
* Blow any dust from the negative and be careful not to leave fingerprints or smudges (so as we held it from its edges in class, i would continue to do so in handling it)
* Insert the negative to scan into the slot with the shiny side facing the glass of the scanner.
* Close the lid and press the button to scan it into the computer.
* A menu screen should pop up onto the computer monitor; select the option to print negatives in the scanner monitor. Resolution should be set to 300 ppi and type of digital file, JPEG.
* Complete the scanning process from your computer, clicking 'scan' on the menu, which will create a digital image saved onto the computer that you can elect to print out as a hard copy.
* Repeat for a minimum of 5 pictures

Optional questions about part B (for an extra 5 points):
1. Did your pictures come out? If not, what do you think you might have done wrong?
2. What part of the process did you like best? Like least?
3. Describe the images developed OR provide a graphic (must be your own creation) of the pictures developed.

Follow the Homework Guidelines. Homework is due November 11th by 11:59pm EST, ALTHOUGH I will accept it late till the end of the term for half-credit. PM/VM me with any questions.

[sweetpinkpixie]

⌦ When
Wednesday, March 7th promptly at 9 am
OOC date & time : Wednesday, October 29th @ approximately 9 am GMT+9
⌦ Where
the Astronomy Classroom
We will travel by portkey to National Space Center (UK) at 9:30 am SO DO NOT BE LATE
⌦ Who
You, you, you, and you!
As long as you have a signed permission slip
⌦ What to bring
Please be sure to bring the permission slip to attend the field trip signed by a parent/guardian. Come dressed in muggle clothing. ABSOLUTELY NO HOGWARTS ROBES. Suits are optional.

All students are welcome and encouraged to attend this lesson. I only ask that you familiarize yourself with my rules before attending - I will know if you have not done so.

[FearlessLeader19]

Ancient Runes Lesson II

When: 10/29th
Where: Ancient Runes Classroom
What: Bring your manners first and foremost, your notes, your dragonhide gloves, and your wands.
Who: Everyone cool enough to take this class.

[emjay]

History of Magic Homework Two

Being, Beast, and Spirit Classifications

Referring to the Being, Beast, or Spirit that you chose in class and reflecting on your experiences taking on that particular persona, create an argument in support for or against your chosen creature's placement with the Ministry's classification system.

• Do you feel that their current placement is fair and beneficial or do you think somewhere else is a better fit? Why?
• Think about particular rights, protections, privileges that your creature may or may not receive in that category or a different one along with any disadvantages or discriminations when creating your argument
• Think about how the categories and their definitions changed over the years, including the various disputes that have occurred

This needs to be written in three well-thought out paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each, supported by facts, personal opinions, and class experience.

Due: November 12, 11:59 pm EST

Worth: 15 points

OOC - If you were unable to participate in the activity portion of class, you can still complete the homework. Simply choose something categorized as Being, Beast, or Spirit as the topic of your homework and follow the above instructions. If you were not in class at all, please refer to the class progression posts in the first post of History of Magic Lesson 2 to better understand the class discussion.

For information on how to submit homework for History of Magic, please read this post.

[the fastest seeker]

You may only pick one of the following options. If you choose to do both you won't be credited for either of them. Each one is worth 15 points. If you have any question do not hesitate to ask me via PM.

Option one:

Make a drawing of two different plants in two conditions. One when each plant looks healthy and the other when it looks unwell for a reason of your choosing from what we learned during class. Pick a different illness for each one of the plants. With your drawing, include a few lines describing what is wrong with each plant and what should be done to fix it.

ooc: You may use any program to draw; paint, photoshop, a paper..etc. it only matters that it is not snatched from somewhere on the internet. Upload the picture to your personal photobucket or tinypic or any other site and PM it to me. Make sure you read how to submit a homework in the rules.

Option two:

The Greenhouse was full of the sick plants like you have noticed and still is. Professor Walton requests help to treat and diagnose the rest which are still in the Second Greenhouse that will be reserved for this purpose. Andrew will be there to observe and aid if needed. You know where to find the equipment, the cupboards are big enough to be seen. Like in the lesson, make a log and stick a tag with your name on it on each plant you treat.

ooc: You will need four quality posts to get full credit in which your charrie treats a minimum of two plants. And you may only RP it at the Greenhouses thread. Check the lesson for details on how to do the treating, there are links in the first post to help you navigate. Links to the posts are to be PMed to me. Make sure you read how to submit a homework in the rules.

Have fun!

Deadline: 7th November, 11:59 PM GMT\ 6:59 PM EST

[Felixir]

From the Divination Announcements:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witches Brewzinga

(Pick only one of the two options, worth 10 points.)

1. Take the small mirror you got from that tower and find Snow White. Bring her back to me or else!

2. Write out a plan on how you would track Snow White and what you would use to get her back to me.


OOC: Hello! In trying to stay OOC, the Evil Queen wouldn't know about Homework, so using her last statement in class about going to find Snow White I pulled that for homework.

1. This is an RP opportunity that should be done in no less then three posts. Your Charrie could just be going out to find Snow without success or anyway you want to be creative!

2. This should be done in no less then two paragraphs (4 to 5 sentences per paragraph)

Please link me the RP's in your Homework Pm for option one or PM me option 2 when completed.

All homework must be turned in no Later then November 11, at 11:59 EST

[FearlessLeader19]

Hey, guys!

There are two new classes up:
1. Ancient Runes 2
2. Astronomy 3

Have fun! Remember not to post late arrivals of your charries should you get there and class has begun

[Nordic Witch]

Ravenclaw vs Hufflepuff

The consolation Gobstones Match of the term between the Crafty Ravenclaws and Loyal Hufflepuffs is open now! You won't want to miss out, so put on that face paint, wave those house flags, and come cheer your classmates on in the stands because this match is going to be out. of. this. world!
Good luck to all and see you there!

OOC Announcement: The match will last approximately 7 days, Nov. 1st - Nov. 7th. The Gobstones Rules have been revised, so please read and re-read ALL the rules before posting in the match or viewing area.

[Felixir]

EDIT: the Care of Magical Creatures lesson is now OPEN. Make sure you read the rules and all that before posting there okay cool cool cool.

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From the Care of Magical Creatures Notice Board:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cemetery Plotter

♦ CoMC Lesson #2 ♦

• When is it? 5th of November 2014
• Where at? Care of Magical Creatures Area
• Who can attend? All of you students.
• What to wear/bring? Light clothing.

ooc: Check out the class rules before attending.

[hpluvr037]

Arithmancy Lesson Two

Date - This Friday
Location - Arithmancy classroom
Attendees - You!
When - 9am sharp, don't be late

OOC: The lesson will open on Friday, November 7 in the evening (EST).

[FearlessLeader19]

Book Club Meeting

When: Ooc date start: November 8th
Where: the library
Who: All students & Staff are welcome.
What to bring: A smile, a good book you've read during the year.

EDIT: Here's the link to the meeting
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Hiya, folks!
We've got another class that should be officially starting soon- Arithmancy 2. Head on over there and give Professor Tanner your support

Remember not to post late arrivals Have fuuuun! \m/
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Ancient Runes Homework II

Option (A): Create your own Runic charm by combining more than two runes together (no more than 4 runes), explaining why you chose those runes and what your runic charm do does. [at least 3 paragraphs]

Option (B): Carve and activate the runic healing charm we learned in class on one of your personal possessions. [at least 5 posts]

ooc:
* You have until Nov 15th, midnight GMT to submit either one of those two options.
* It is very important to read the rules of submitting Homework before you submit. Failing to submit it correctly, will result in point deduction.
* Any questions, you can PM me.

[StarShine]

Potions Lesson 3 and Final

When: April 23, Thursday, at 13.30

OOC: November 14

Who: All years
What to bring: Your wits, notebooks, books and potions equipment

[Felixir]

Ancient Runes III has just opened up and will be starting in a few hours.

As always, make sure you've read the class rules before posting there, and once class has officially started don't post your character showing up late (just pretend like they've been there the whole time).

[FearlessLeader19]

⇒ What: Lesson 2
⇒ Who: All Years
⇒ Where: Dueling Arena
⇒ When: Opens on Nov 19th. Will begin on Nov 20th.
⇒ Bring: Your quill, parchment, and wand!

Please be familiar with the classroom rules before attending the lesson.

EDIT: Here's a link to the class which has now opened
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HAIIII, everyone! *waves*
Another class is hereeeee! Potions 3 + Final. Head on over there and have fun! Good luck, tooooo
Remember not to post your charries arriving late if you get there and class has begun

[FearlessLeader19]

There are two options for this homework. Please only complete ONE of them for credit. Doing more than one will not earn you double the house points. An additional 5 points of extra credit is available to outstanding efforts and creativity.

⌦ option one (worth 10 points)
Compose a thank-you letter to the National Space Centre. Be sure to include your favorite experience or something new you learned or discovered during the field trip that stuck with you. Please drop all cards in the box outside my office. Your thank-you letter should be at least 2 inches long.

OOC: this can be in written OR graphic form. Cards should be graphics created by yourself (either hand drawn and scanned or made in an image editing program such as Paint or Adobe Photoshop.

You do not need to RP dropping off your character's card outside of Professor Flamsteed's office unless you really want to. We always welcome visitors :3

Two inches equals at least 2 paragraphs of 5 sentences each.

⌦ option two (worth 10 points)
Create an advertisement for the National Space Centre based on your field trip experience. You are encouraged to post your finished poster around the school to encourage those classmates, and professors, who were not on the field trip to go check the place out on their own!

OOC: Posters should be graphics created by yourself (either hand drawn and scanned or made in an image editing program such as Paint or Adobe Photoshop. Submitting a pre-existing poster from the internet is a big no-no.

To "hang up" your posters around the school, please RP your character hanging it up with either muggle methods or a Sticking Charm and include links to your post in your PM. You should have at least one post for this and one graphic.

⌦ this assignment is due November 22nd @ noon GMT

Please be sure you have read through Astronomy & Space Navigation and paid particular attention to the rules regarding homework submission. Late homework submissions will not be accepted. Any questions, concerns, or what have you can be sent to me via PM.

[FearlessLeader19]

When: Tuesday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Your favorite Divination Tower

What to bring: Please bring your Divination Book, parchment, an open mind, and one personal item that is special to you. (ex: teddy bear, necklace)

OOC: Class will open tomorrow Monday, November 17. Hope to see you there

Here's a link to the class, guys. Please remember not to post your charrie's late arrival if Professor Cassie has started class

[hpluvr037]

Lesson Two Homework

Quote:

Respond to the following, please.
1. OOC: Provide links to each post you made in the activity/chalk art portion of the lesson.

2. IC: Which master number did you choose?

3. IC: Why did you pick that number?

4. IC: What does that number represent?

5. IC: What pictures, people, symbols, etc. did you use to represent your master number? Explain how those relate to the number's interpretation.

Due: Wednesday November 26 at 23:59 EST (04:59 GMT I think)
Submission: Please PM all assignments to hpluvr037 with the title Arithmancy HW 2 (or similar). Include your house and member number along with your character's full name and year.
Worth: Up to 15 points
Extra Credit: Draw me a picture by hand or digitally of your chalk art! Include a link in your homework PM.

[FearlessLeader19]

{ Muggle Studies Lesson Two }

When: ooc November 21st, 2014 for about 3-4 days
Who: Anyone
Where: The Muggle Studies Classroom
What to Bring/Wear: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. Ladies? Please no skirts/dresses.

A couple notes: make sure you've read the classroom rules before posting. I'll be opening the thread shortly after posting this announcement if you want to wait to post it on the common room boards until the thread is opened. Lesson will start tomorrow afternoon EST though =)


guys! Here's a link to the class! Do not post your charries arriving late after the lesson has begun, please

[Nordic Witch]

Gryffindor vs Slytherin

The Championship Gobstones Match of the term between the Brave Gryffindors and Cunning SLytherin is open now! You won't want to miss out, so put on that face paint, wave those house flags, and come cheer your classmates on in the stands because this match is going to be out. of. this. world!
Good luck to all and see you there!

OOC Announcement: The match will last approximately 7 days, Nov. 23rd - Nov. 30th. The Gobstones Rules have been revised, so please read and re-read ALL the rules before posting in the match or viewing area.

[WhittyBitty]

Transfiguration Homework 1

Now that you have all had a run on the catwalk, I want you to turn in an essay of 12 inches on your experience during the class. How you felt getting ready for the walk, the walk down the platform itself and whether or not your perception of this activity has changed for the better or worse.

Extra Credit: Send in the drawing of your design worn (this can be hand drawn or done using a photo editing software such as photoshop or paint but it must be your own work. Do not simply submit something from the internet)

Due: Sunday, November 30th @ 6 pm EST

(OOC: 12 inches = 3 paragraphs of at least 5 sentences)

[FearlessLeader19]

History of Magic Homework Three

Magical Inventions

In class we talked about how magical inventions are often solutions to existing problems, make life easier or more improved, or are just fun. Think of a need in the magical world that can be filled - what would you invent? Please complete this in three paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each.

Due: December 2, 11:59 pm EST

Worth: 15 points

For information on how to submit homework for History of Magic, please read this post.