Gobstones Preliminary Match: Hufflepuff vs. Gryffindor

[Nordic Witch]

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The building used for the Gobstones matches had had its doors closed against the early autumn morning chill. Its surfaces magically dusted by Professor Tanner and Mr. Kitridge, the school's Gobstones sponsors and made ready for the term's first preliminary match.

The yellow and green marbles were set out and the playing 'field' had been marked. Chairs were set out on each side of the arena creating a Viewing Area (http://www.snitchseeker.com/gobstones-club/gobstones-viewing-area-100712/) for those not playing to watch.

OOC: Remember only members sorted into Hufflepuff and Gryffindor Houses can post in this thread, it is not a chat thread and there is no rping.

Read the Gobstones Rule book (http://www.snitchseeker.com/gobstones-club/gobstones-club-rulebook-93273/) before playing and if you did last term, please check again for potential updates and changes.

Any question please contact Nordic Witch (http://www.snitchseeker.com/members/nordic+witch-62104/) and/or hpluvr037 (http://www.snitchseeker.com/members/hpluvr037-77798/).

[Nordic Witch]

Mr Kitridge had walked in with his hands stuck in his coat pockets against the brisk autumn morning air, the Arithmancy Professor had graciously set up the hall for the first match so Leo could focus on lighting the fireplaces and getting warmed up.

As the teams assembled he put his wand to his mouth to enhance his whistle to get the players attention. "Good morning and welcome to the Gobstones club, today's our first game of the season, I hope you're all as excited and geared up as I am." Not waiting for any responses Leo quickly signalled for the teams to choose their representatives for the first shot of the game.

"Let's begin!"

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 0 points
Gryffindor 0 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 1 / Question 1
Subject: Herbology
Level: Easy (1 point)

What will 'sulk in the Sun'?

[nanyjj]

Devil's Snare

[MuggleDinosaur]

Devil's Snare.

[Nordic Witch]

For the first roll with the shooters Gryffindor sent out Emmylou Duchannes and Hufflepuff sent out Leah Abbott. The two girls swung their shooters and kicked their stones forward in the court. The red stone circled a few obstacles before it lost speed and stopped. The yellow stone surpassed its opponent on its way to clear four more obstacles before it too stopped.

"The first point of the match goes to Hufflepuff!" Leo declared from the sideline.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 1 points
Gryffindor 0 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 1 / Question 2
Subject: Divination
Level: Moderate (2 points)

How many stones are used in Lithomancy?

[FearlessLeader19]

Thirteen.

[ArianaBlack]

Thirteen stones are used

[Nordic Witch]

Emmy and Leah handed over their shooters to Adi and Zander who eagerly marched out for their first battle. The two boys swung their shooters and kicked their stone's forward. The red stone shot forward and knocked head first into a obstacle causing it to drop to the court and stop. Oozing out some smoke but no gob. The yellow stone surpassed it's opponent and cleared 3 more obstacles before it stopped.

"2 points to Hufflepuff! Come on lions!" Leo announced and cheered on with a glance over at the stands that was filling up with spectators.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 3 points
Gryffindor 0 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 1 / Question 3
Subject: Charms
Level: Difficult (3 points)

You've just made a study schedule for your OWL exams, but you find it difficult to read because all the words are in one color. Which charm could you use to best make the text more colorful and eye-catching by blinking?

[FearlessLeader19]

colour changing charm

[MudInMyBlood]

Colour Change Charm

[Nordic Witch]

Valentine and Rehman took to the court again. Adi seemed to have picked up some sort of luck on the bench during the short break. He was getting his house's stone closer and closer to the Gryffindor's stone, and the goal in extension. "3 points to Hufflepuff at the end of the first round. Hufflepuff leads 6-0 as we head into the second round!" Leo declared.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 6 points
Gryffindor 0 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 2 / Question 1
Subject: DADA
Level: Easy (1 points)

Which one-legged dark creature appears to be made of smoke and carries a light to lure travelers into bogs?

[FearlessLeader19]

Hinkypunk

[Stormdancer]

The imp-like Hinkypunk!

[Nordic Witch]

Adi remained for the badgers while the lions sent in firstie Marsha Hanover. The two swung their shooters and watched their stones take off. The red stone just rolled a few meters before it stopped and sprayed up a gush of smelly gob. Eww, watch out! The yellow stone surpassed its oppent and cleared 2 obstacles before it stopped.

"1 point to Hufflepuff! Come on lions!" Leo cheered on. If the badgers got a too big lead his hope for a tight match would be ruined.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 7 points
Gryffindor 0 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 2 / Question
Subject: Flying/Quidditch
Level: Moderate (2 points)

The Chasers of what Quidditch team invented the move where three Chasers fly from three different directions at an opposing Chaser?

[FearlessLeader19]

The Wigtown Wanderers.

[SarcasticStrawberry]

Wigtown wanderers

[Nordic Witch]

Adi kept on for the badgers while the lions switched in Cinnamon Bayless. Hoping that a fresh player would have better hand with the shooter and stones. The two swung their shooters and kicked their stones forward. The red stone sped off oicking up pace as it rounded obstacle after obstacle but suddenly it just lost all its speed and stopped. The yellow stone had been trailing behind its opponent and now moved to surpass and around another obstacle before it stopped.

"2 points to Hufflepuff! Come on lions!" Leo cheered on.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 9 points
Gryffindor 0 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 2 / Question 3
Subject: Ancient Runes
Level: Difficult (3 points)

How does the inscription on the rune relic, the Great Stone of Jelling, read?

[FearlessLeader19]

''King Haraldr ordered this monument to be made in memory of his father Gormr and his mother Thorvi. This was Harladr who won all Denmark for himself and for Norway, and who made the Danes Christian"

[MuggleDinosaur]

"King Haraldr ordered this monument to be made in memory of his father Gormr and his mother Thorvi. This was Harladr who won all Denmark for himself and for Norway, and who made the Danes Christian."

[Nordic Witch]

Duchannes and Rehman took to the court again. Adi seemed to have picked up some sort of luck on the bench during the short break. He was getting his house's stone closer and closer to the Gryffindor's stone, and the goal in extension. "3 points to Hufflepuff at the end of the second round. Hufflepuff leads 12-0 as we head into the third round!" Leo declared.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 12 points
Gryffindor 0 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 3 / Question 1
Subject: Arithmancy
Level: Easy (1 points)

What is the formula for calculating the Personal Year number?

[FearlessLeader19]

Personal Year Number = month of birth + day of birth + current calendar year.
Using the current four-digit calendar year.

[MuggleDinosaur]

month of birth + day of birth + current calendar year = personal year number Using the current four-digit calendar year.

[hpluvr037]

It was Duchannes and Rehman again for the next roll. "One point to Hufflepuff," she said as Adi's stone rolled true. "Let's go, Gryffindor!" She felt badly for rooting on one house, but it was obvious they needed the encouragement more at this point.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 13 points
Gryffindor 0 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 3 / Question 2
Subject: Astronomy
Level: Moderate (2 points)

Which planet has the most moons? Name three of those moons.

[Lizasaurus]

Saturn
Titan, Iapetus, Rhea

[ArianaBlack]

jupiter has the most moons. And three moons are 1) europa 2) lo 3) ganymede

[hpluvr037]

Finally some variation came from both houses as Yenorin and Adair took turns. "Two points to Gryffindor!" she said enthusiastically as Zander's stone won. A stream of gob squirted all over the first year Hufflepuff in response.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 13 points
Gryffindor 2 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 3 / Question 3
Subject: Transfiguration
Level: Difficult (3 points)

Name two registered and two unregistered animagi and their respective animal forms.

[RandomRaven]

registered: Minerva McGonagall (tabby cat) and Morgan le Fay (bird; though the registration system was not in existence in her time.)

unregistered: James Potter (stag) and Sirius Black (large black dog)

[Lizasaurus]

Registered -
Falco Aesalon - falcon; the first recorded Animagus; the registration system was not in existence in his time.
Minerva McGonagall - tabby cat

Unregistered -
Peter Pettigrew - rat
Rita Skeeter - beetle

[hpluvr037]

Fifth year Jackson Hwang now took a turn for Gryffindor's roll as first year Torie Yenorin continued for Hufflepuff. The red marble's course was straight and true, stopping just before it touched the Jack Stone. The yellow marble had no chance, and Tiara proclaimed, "Three points for Gryffindor!" when it came to a stop.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 13 points
Gryffindor 5 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 4 / Question 1
Subject: DADA
Level: Easy (1 point)

Name the dark creature with a skeletal green-tinged face whose screams will kill.

[Hera]

Banshee

[FearlessLeader19]

Banshee

[SarcasticStrawberry]

Banshee

[hpluvr037]

The match was beginning to pick up now as Gryffindor was mounting a comeback. Rehman stepped up for Hufflepuff and Rogers for the lions. They threw their stones, but a third one suddenly showed up. "Be careful, Bayless!" Tiara said as she saw the Gryffindor drop one of her marbles into the playing area. "Point to Hufflepuff." An unfortunate accident.

OOC: The Gobstones rulebook states: "If more than one student from the same house answer a question, the points go to the other house regardless of their answer. However, if the time gap between the two (or more) same-house answers is less than 5 minutes, then it won't be a penalty."

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 14 points
Gryffindor 5 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 4 / Question 2
Subject: Muggle Studies
Level: Moderate (2 poins)

Which Muggle profession best coincides with being an employee of St. Mungos? (There are two suitable answers but the first to post EITHER/BOTH will win the point.)

[FearlessLeader19]

Doctor & Nurse.

[Weasley174]

Nurse and doctor

[hpluvr037]

Rehman stayed on for Hufflepuff as Valentine took her turn for Gryffindor. Angel's stone came to rest a few inches from the Jack Stone, but Adi's throw knocked hers out of the way and further from the goal. "Two points for the badgers," the advisor announced.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 16 points
Gryffindor 5 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 4 / Question 3
Subject: CoMC
Level: Difficult (3 points)

Name three magical creatures which gain a ministry rating of XXXX despite not being considered overly aggressive or dangerous, and provide the reasons that each of these creatures has gained this rating.

[FearlessLeader19]

Thestral, Phoenix, Merpeople.

[ArianaBlack]

Phoenix: only because a small number of wizards have succeeded in domesticating it

Merpeople: because one must be conscious that they should be treated with respect

Godeln Snidget: because severe penalties will apply if they are captured/injured

[hpluvr037]

Once more it was Rehman for Hufflepuff, but Adair took the next shot for Gryffindor. Zander's roll came first and stopped just short of the Jack Stone, but Adi's roll couldn't quite go the distance. The smelly liquid immediately squirted into the badger's face. "Three points to the lion side!"

Advisor's Note: The Gryffindor answer was more complete.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 16 points
Gryffindor 8 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 5 / Question 1
Subject: Divination
Level: Easy (1 point)

How many Major Arcana cards are in the standard tarot deck?

[FearlessLeader19]

Twenty Two.

[MuggleDinosaur]

Twenty-two cards.

[hpluvr037]

After Adair's success, he gave way to Duchannes while Rehman stayed in position. Both players' rolls were close, but the eagle eye of Professor Tanner ruled, "One point to Hufflepuff - by a millimeter!" It was very close to a tie, but in the end the yellow stone won out.


Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 17 points
Gryffindor 8 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 5 / Question 2
Subject: SS RPG canon
Level: Moderate (2 points)

Name the top three candidates in the first debate of the Board of Governors election. (in order)

[FearlessLeader19]

Althea Schirmer,Erik Vinteren, Carter Phillips.

[SarcasticStrawberry]

Althea Schirmer,Erik Vinteren, Carter Phillips.

[Nordic Witch]

Leo had taken a back seat and let Tiara advise the match for a few rounds with good success. As it came down to the last two rolls of the match Leo took over the leading. Cinnamon Bayless and Adi Rehman marched out again with their shooters. A minute or two later the stones were rolling down the court. The red stone made it past a few obstacles before it caught some dirt and stopped spraying up foul smelling gob in the air, that rained over the spectators in the viewing area. The yellow stone surpassed it's opponent for the points.

"2 points to Hufflepuff!" Leo declared, holding a hand over his nose against the horrible stench.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 19 points
Gryffindor 8 points

Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor
Round 5 / Question 3
Subject: CoMC
Level: Difficult (3 points)

Which two foreign countries have been repeatedly fined by the International Confederation of Wizards for contravening Clause 73 of the International Code of Wizarding Secrecy?

[nanyjj]

The countries of Scotland and Tibet

[Mell]

Tibet and Scotland

[Weasley174]

Tibet and Scotland

[Nordic Witch]

The last encounter between Hufflepuff and Gryffindor was concluded by the facing off between Abbott and Toussaint. Both players did their best in this last turn with their shooting. The yellow stone raced towards the goal and was the first to touch the Jack Stone, causing Mr Kitridge to start applauding a little too enthusiastically-- not because it was Hufflepuff, but because it was finally over and they would all go back to their headquarters to eat some well deserved food.

"Hufflepuff wins!" He announced, clapping lightly, "Great game Gryffindor, you were fantastic as well. Thank you everyone for watching and taking time out of your leisure time to enjoy this championship match today. Today's player of the match is Aditya Rehman, thank you for your dedication to the game." He flashed Adi a big smile. "Off you go to your common rooms for hanging out with your housemates or even studying for your end of term exams." Leo ushered everyone out, out, out.

Final Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 22 points - Winner!
Gryffindor 8 points

Player of the Match: Aditya Rehman.