Gobstones Championship Match: Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw

[Nordic Witch]

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The building used for the Gobstones matches had had its doors closed against the beginning of summer summer hear. Its surfaces magically dusted by Professor Tanner and Mr. Kitridge, the school's Gobstones sponsors, and made ready for the term's championship match.
The yellow and blue 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.
OOC: Remember only members sorted into Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw Houses can post in this thread, it is not a chat thread and there is no RPing.
Read the Gobstones Rulebook (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 questions? Please contact Nordic Witch (http://www.snitchseeker.com/members/nordic+witch-62104/) and/or hpluvr037 (http://www.snitchseeker.com/members/hpluvr037-77798/).

[Nordic Witch]

Leo had arrived early to this match, wanting to make sure the room wasn't riddled with cobwebs. As he entered, he left the door a little ajar to let the warmth from outside air out the room. Taking his wand out he began the process of removing all cobwebs within sight.

Eventually the teams and fans began to arrive. When the start time was upon them, Leo cleared his throat loudly to get attention. "Good morning and welcome to the Gobstones Championship Match for this term, pitting Hufflepuff against Ravenclaw. Shall we begin? Players take your places!"

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 0 points
Ravenclaw 0 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 1 / Question 1
Subject: CoMC
Level: Easy (1 point)

Name seven owl species commonly used in the Wizarding world.

[AmbiguouslyMe]

barn

brown

eagle

Scops

screech

snowy

tawny

[Lizasaurus]

Screech
Spotted
Barn
Elf
Snowy
Eagle
Tawny

[Nordic Witch]

Marching out with the shooters for the first roll of the championship were third year Thornton Baines of Ravenclaw and first year Torie Yenorin of Hufflepuff. The two boys fiddled around with the shooters until Mr Kitridge gave the signal to shoot. They swung their shooters simultaneously and watched their stones take off. The yellow stone rolled quickly past several obstacles until it smacked right into a new one. The hit was hard enough for some smoke gob smell to ooze out. The blue stone surpassed its opponent and two more obstacles for the points.

Wrinkling his nose against the smell Leo declared. "The first point of the Championship match goes to Ravenclaw!"

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 0 points
Ravenclaw 1 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 1 / Question 2
Subject: Arithmancy
Level: Moderate (2 points)

Which element of the Core describes your secret thoughts and wishes?

[FearlessLeader19]

The Heart's Desire/Soul Urge Number

[griffin]

The Heart's Desire/Soul Urge Number

[Nordic Witch]

Torie and Thornton left the court and handed over the shooters to Penelope and Aditya who were eager to give the shooters a go. The two swung their shooters and kicked their stones forward. The blue stone rolled quickly past two obstacles before it abruptly lost speed and stopped. The yellow stone easily surpassed it's opponent and made its past two series of obstacles before it stopped for the points.

"2 points to Hufflepuff!"

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 2 points
Ravenclaw 1 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 1 / Question 3
Subject: Ancient Runes
Level: Difficult (3 points)

What is the Galdr for Wunjo?

[FearlessLeader19]

wunjo wunjo wunjo
wu wa wi we wo
wun wan win wen won
wo we wi wa wu
w w w u u u n n n

[griffin]

wunjo wunjo wunjo
wu wa wi we wo
wun wan win wen won
wo we wi wa wu
w w w u u u n n n

[Nordic Witch]

Wright and Rehman remained on the court. Adi seemed to have picked up some sort of luck with his next roll. He was getting his house's stone closer and closer to the Ravenclaw's stone, and the goal in extension. "3 points to Hufflepuff at the end of the first round. Hufflepuff leads 5-1 as we head into the second round!" Leo declared.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 5 points
Ravenclaw 1 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 2 / Question 1
Subject: Charms
Level: Easy (1 points)

Which charm creates a magical barrier on a target object to prevent eavesdropping?

[FearlessLeader19]

Imperturbable charm

[kayquilz]

The Imperturbable Charm

[griffin]

Imperturbable Charm

[Nordic Witch]

After a short break Adi came back out onto the court to face off against fellow senior Eden. The two swung their shooters and kicked at their stones. The blue stone rolled quickly around the first obstacles but then it just suddenly stopped and oozed out a giant splash of smelly gob in the direction of the team benches. The yellow stone surpassed its opponent and rounded a few more obstactales for good measure before it stopped.

"1 point to Hufflepuff!"

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 6 points
Ravenclaw 1 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 2 / Question 2
Subject: DADA
Level: Moderate (2 points)

What vegetable can be used to trick a certain water dwelling demon into leaving you alone?

[FearlessLeader19]

Vegetable: Cucumber (inscribed with person's name)

[griffin]

Cucumber

[Nordic Witch]

The eagles changed players as Penelope headed out for another go, taking the shooter from Eden. Adi on the other hand remained on for the badgers. The two swung their shooters and kicked their stones forward. The blue stone rounded a series of obstacles before it lost speed and stopped. With more speed the yellow stone surpassed its opponent and a few more obstacles before it stopped.

"2 points to Hufflepuff!" Leo announced from the sideline, while he used his wand to clean his clothes from gob.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 8 points
Ravenclaw 1 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 2 / Question 3
Subject: Flying/Quidditch
Level: Difficult (3 points)

The earliest known evidence of a broomstick enchanted to fly dates back to what year?

[FearlessLeader19]

962 Ad

[Saz Hale]

962 Ad

[Nordic Witch]

Rehman remained on the court while the eagles switched in Abby Valentine. Adi seemed to have picked up some sort of luck with his next roll. He was getting his house's stone closer and closer to the Ravenclaw's stone, and the goal in extension. "3 points to Hufflepuff at the end of the second round. Hufflepuff leads 11-1 as we head into the third round!" Leo declared.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 11 points
Ravenclaw 1 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 3 / Question 1
Subject: Charms/Herbology
Level: Easy (1 points)

Which spell will charm a pot into heating itself?

[FearlessLeader19]

Chaudensis

[PhoenixRising]

Flame-Freezing Charm

[Nordic Witch]

Adi remained on for the badgers while the eagles tried a new card in TiaMarie Mancini. The two swung their shooters and kicked their stones forward. The blue stone rolled around numerous obstacles before it lost all its speed and stopped. Still having speed the yellow stone continued on past one more obstacle to claim the points.

"1 point to Hufflepuff! Come on Eagles!" Leo cheered on.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 12 points
Ravenclaw 1 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 3 / Question 2
Subject: History of Magic
Level: Moderate (2 points)

In what year was the Triwizard Tournament created?

[FearlessLeader19]

1294...

[PhoenixRising]

One thousand twelve hundred and ninety four

[hpluvr037]

This time both shooters remained, Mancini and Rehman. Both marbles began with sufficient speed, but.. "Points to Hufflepuff," Tiara declared. The yellow stone had just barely beaten the blue one, though Tiara had definitely had to bend down for a closer look. Ravenclaw needed to pick it up.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 14 points
Ravenclaw 1 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 3 / Question 3
Subject: Arithmancy
Level: Difficult (3 points)

Add the numbers represented by white jasmine and by topaz. Then, multiply this total by the number that is represented by gemini. Finally, reduce your answer.

[Lizasaurus]

----- 7

[Daydreamer11]

White jasmine- 2
Topaz-3
2+3=5
Gemini- 5
5x5=25
2+5=7

[hpluvr037]

Finally, both sides sent out new players: first year Yenorin for Hufflepuff and second year Guidry for Ravenclaw. Yenorin sent his stone rolling first, bouncing off an obstacle and coming to rest a mere inch from the goal. Guidry's roll had to be perfect, and it was - it knocked the yellow stone to the side and shot gob into the Hufflepuff's face.

Advisor's Note: As per the rulebook, the most complete answer is considered correct.

Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 14 points
Ravenclaw 4 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 4 / Question 1
Subject: Potions
Level: Easy (1 point)

For what is the Mandrake Draught an antidote?

[kayquilz]

it is an antidote for those who have been transfigured in some way back to their original state

[FearlessLeader19]

It is a potion used to restore those who have been transfigured or cursed to their original state.

[hpluvr037]

McGee and Rehman took the turns for their houses. It seemed that Ravenclaw had finally figured out that they actually needed to score points in this game. The blue marble left no chance for the yellow as it came to a halt a hair's breadth from the Jack Stone. "Point to Ravenclaw!" she proclaimed. Good, now they weren't embarrassing themselves.


Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 14 points
Ravenclaw 5 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 4 / Question 2
Subject: Astronomy
Level: Moderate (2 points)

Name three of Pluto's moons.

[griffin]

Charon, Nix, Hydra

[hpluvr037]

A miscommunication seemed to be plaguing the Hufflepuff side. While Penelope stepped up and took her roll for Ravenclaw, Tiara continued to wait for the badger contestant. "Points to Ravenclaw. Hufflepuff, please try to speed up the decision process!" If they weren't careful, Ravenclaw would make a giant comeback.


Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 14 points
Ravenclaw 7 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 4 / Question 3
Subject: Care of Magical Creatures
Level: Difficult (3 points)

Goblins often keep which creatures as pets and why?

[AmbiguouslyMe]

nifflers, to dig/search for treasure

[FearlessLeader19]

Nifflers since they help the goblins to dig deep burrows for treasure.

[hpluvr037]

It was fresh recruits for both sides in the form of third year Thornton Baines for Ravenclaw and Prefect Aditya Rehman for Hufflepuff. The badger was up first, but his roll hit an obstacle and went careening off to the side. All Baines had to do was put his stone reasonably close, which he did with ease. Putrid gob squirted from both gobstones onto the badger.

"Heading into the final round of the championship match and the score is Ravenclaw 10, Hufflepuff 14. This is for all the marbles!" Tiara chuckled at her own joke, even if it was surely very corny.


Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 14 points
Ravenclaw 10 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 5 / Question 1
Subject: Ancient Runes
Level: Easy (1 point)

Name the horn Heimdallr carries.

[feeheeheeny]

Gjallar

[FearlessLeader19]

Gjallarhorn

[hpluvr037]

Sophie Brown was up next to take on Adi Rehman. Her blue marble took on the nearest obstacle and skirted just to the side, but it ricocheted off another and stopped a good foot from the goal. Adi's managed to come closer, but not much. "Point to Hufflepuff!" This was getting good. Ravenclaw could still tie if they won the next two rolls.

Advisor's Note: The full name is Gjallarhorn.

Edit: This question was thrown out, and the score has been changed accordingly.


Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 14 points
Ravenclaw 10 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 5 / Question 2
Subject: History of Magic
Level: Moderate (2 points)

Bridget Wenlock discovered the magical properties of which number and in what century?

[Anna Banana]

7; 13th Century

[FearlessLeader19]

Number 7 in the 13th century.

[hpluvr037]

OOC: Please note that a formal dispute has been filed regarding one of the previous questions. The match will continue once the matter has been settled.

[hpluvr037]

OOC: The Easy question from round five will be thrown out. The answers in the lesson thread and textbook threads are contradictory, and therefore the advisors feel we should ask a new question. The game is back open at this point.

[hpluvr037]

While Aditya Rehman took another turn, second year Kate Addison stepped in for Ravenclaw. This was truly a pressure roll; if Ravenclaw didn't win it, they could kiss the trophy goodbye. It was another close battle, but Ravenclaw prevailed, bringing the score to within two points. "Fourteen to twelve, Hufflepuff leading. What a match!" she said with glee. Yes, she wanted Ravenclaw to win, but she was loving the high level of competition and would be just as happy to see Hufflepuff prevail.

Advisor's Note: We will be asking the replacement round five question 1 after this.


Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 14 points
Ravenclaw 12 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 5 / Question 3
Subject: Flying/Potions
Level: Difficult (3 points)

Name the potion responsible for preventing the explosion of the ball used in an American variant of Quidditch.

[FearlessLeader19]

Quodpot solution

[griffin]

Quodpot solution

[hpluvr037]

Penelope Wright versus Aditya Rehman, the pressure roll that would determine the championship. Adi's roll showed no sign of being affected by nerves, as it sailed around obstacles and landed about six inches from the Jack Stone; there was room for improvement. But Penelope's roll couldn't beat it, as it hit the side of an obstacle and shot off to the side. "Points to Hufflepuff!" she proclaimed.


Match Standings:
Hufflepuff 17 points
Ravenclaw 12 points

Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Round 5 / Question 1 make up
Subject: Charms
Level: Easy (1 point)

Which charm encloses the head of the caster with contained breathable air?

[Anna Banana]

Bubble-Head Charm

[FearlessLeader19]

The Bubble Head Charm.

[Nordic Witch]

The last encounter between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw was concluded by the facing off between Rehman and Addison. Both players did their best in this last turn with their shooting. The blue 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 Ravenclaw had gotten the last point of the match, and 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 Ravenclaw, 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 17 points - Winner!
Ravenclaw 13 points

Player of the Match: Aditya Rehman.