Badger Board of Notices

[momentai]

On a wall in the Hufflepuff Common Room, a large and very well used notice board is affixed. It is adorned in the usual yellow and black decorations, as well covered in notices containing announcements or advertisements. Be sure to check them out before going to breakfast or going to sleep!

[Announcements = classes, homework, tryouts, etc. Official School occurances here only, please!]

[ers04d]

Just Posted outside Runes Classroom

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Runes Lesson I

w h e r e
The Runes Classroom.

w h e n
Sept. 09, 2010.

Dress for comfort. No high heels, unless you want to make things difficult for yourself. If you're not a fan of marshmallows and s'mores, please bring something to eat.

[Lissy Longbottom]

Divination Lesson 1

The first Divination lesson of the term will begin on Wednesday, September 8th at approximately 4 PM EST. The class will remain open over a few days to allow members from all time zones a chance to participate.

Bring a quill and parchment for notes!

See you then!

Professor Reynolds

EDIT: The time and date for the first lesson has changed, please take note of this! :]

[Cassirin]

DADA Lesson 1

The first Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson will begin around 7 pm EST on September 7. Please bring a quill and parchment to take notes, as well as your wand. Text books are not required for the first lesson.

Please do not wear clothes that cannot get very very dirty. This will be standard protocol for all Defense lessons. Headmaster Tate does not pay dry cleaning bills.

[Droo]

Potions Lesson 1

The first Potions class will open this Friday September 10th and remain open until at least Sunday September 12th. Please file into the dungeon classroom quietly, DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING and find a place to sit promptly before class begins. I will NOT tolerate tardiness, rudeness or talking once my class has started. Please familiarize yourself with my rules before attending. I don't want any whining about 'I didn't knoooow' or 'please don't take points off' or 'but my nose was not this shape when we started'. So sit down, shut up and pay attention.

[hpluvr037]

The first lesson of the term has begun! Head on over to DADA Lesson 1 to earn some points from Headmaster/Professor Tate! Just as a reminder, if the Professor has already begun class, don't post that you are late. Act like you've been there the whole time. Now let's go kick some bootay!

[DH Vixen]

History of Magic Lesson One

The first HoM lesson of the term is tentatively scheduled to begin Thursday, September 9th at 8 AM EST/Noon GMT. The lesson will open at Midnight EST/4 AM GMT to allow students to take their seats and will remain open for several days.

Please bring your quills and parchment to the lesson with you to take note, as well as an open mind. Textbooks are advised, but are not necessary required for the lesson. School dress code is to be strictly followed as well.

Please also familiarize yourself on the classroom rules before the lesson. There should be no excuse for not knowing them.

Students from all years are welcome to attend.

[PhoenixRising]

Arithmancy Lesson One

When: Tentative to begin sometime on Monday September 13th. The lesson will remain open for approximately 3-4 days

Where: The Arithmancy Classroom

Other notes: Please make sure you've read the Arithmancy Guide to Proper Etiquette, as no excuses will be tolerated for not abiding by those simple guidelines. Please bring with you parchment, quill, Arithmancy Textbook, and your brain.

All students are welcome to attend.

ooc: No time listed because it's not entirely known. I'll open the thread a few hours before I intend to start the lesson though =)

[BanaBatGirl]

Yo, Puffs! Listen up. Divination Lesson I has just begun! So get yo badger behinds there!

Just remember not to announce your late arrival.

[B~Lee]

Ancient Runes class has started so lets everyone head on over and earn us some badger House points

Edit :and please dont announce any late arrivals... thanks

[hpluvr037]

DADA Lesson 1 has moved here. We are playing a giant game of paintball, basically. Head on over and convert as many people to Team Yellow as you can! Make sure to read the rules in the first post before participating.

[Maxilocks]

The Runes House Challenge
Refresh your basic knowledge of Runes

There is a game going on in the Runes classroom. Head over to the campfire in the grounds, and help your house win some house points. ^__^

[Droo]

ATTENTION STUDENTS!

Potions Lesson 1

Due an unforseen explosion in the Potion's Mistress private potions lab, the first Potions class will be postponed til Monday September 13th (around midnight est) and it will not end until at least Wednesday September 15th. If this inconveniences you, I could care less as I will be cleaning up the lab.

[Lissy Longbottom]

Divination Homework 1

1. The Ramesside Dream-Book, one of the oldest known dream diaries, comes from which ancient culture?

2. What is a false awakening and why can they make dream interpretation difficult?

3. True or False : Everyone dreams at least once during the night, but not everyone remembers what they dreamt.

4. Why should dreams be recorded immediately when you wake up?

5. What is Lucid Dreaming?

Worth a total of 10 points

This homework is due TWO weeks from this post (Friday, September 24th) at approximately 7 PM EST. All homework needs to be PMed to ME, Miss Lissy Lou, by the time and date specified, and needs to include the required information (Username, ID, house, etc.)

[Lissy Longbottom]

Dream Diary Assignment

1. Throughout the course of this term, you need to record THREE dreams in the Dream Diary Bookcase for your character, all IC of course. Each dream needs to be a minimum of three paragraphs, and each paragraph can be no less than 5 sentences. The more details you give, the more you have to interpret!

2. Speaking of interpreations...DO NOT analyze your dreams in this thread. This is just for keeping a log of your dreams. You'll analyze everything later.

3. You can keep track of your dreams one of two ways: Either make ONE post and edit your three dreams into that one post, or make three seperate posts for each dream. All I ask is that when you pick one way to record your dreams, you STICK with it. Please don't make a post with two dreams and then change your mind and make another one. It's very confusing.

4. You MUST complete these three dreams before the final exam at the end of term. Since that gives you plenty of time to complete this part of the assignment, you cannot get full credit on the final unless you finish this part of the assignment first. Even if you DON'T do the three dreams, you can still TAKE the final exam, you just won't get the full points for it. Savvy?

Oh, and extra dreams will NOT lead to extra credit. Sorry. Feel free to write four or five dreams if you feel like doing so, however. They're fun to read!

5. Here is an example dream:

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Tonight I had a dream that I went on a walk with my cousin Dan and his pink magenta bullfrog named Winston. In the middle of the walk, we were suddenly interrupted by Death Eaters, who began to do a dance in front of us rather than try to suck out our souls. Still, we were sure this had to be some kind of trap, so we pulled out our wands and sent our patronus' after them. Oddly, my patronus had magically morphed into a bullfrog, which was strange since that is not my usual patronus. Our spells worked and the dementors ran away, never to be seen again.

As soon as we sent the dementors away, the Minister of Magic (who was not Allie Carlton, the current Minister, but Minister Cooper, who has long been out of office) and he began to yell at us like a mad man. He said we'd just run off a new Dementor hybrid. They were called Dancing Dementors that were not for guarding Azkaban, but for entertainment only. Since we scared them off, however, they were never coming back and his plan to entertain prisoners at Azkaban in order to get more votes during re-election was ruined. We tried to offer the man some chocolate as an apology, but he wouldn't take it.

Aurors suddenly appeared at his side and took us to one of the courtrooms in the Ministry, where we learned we were going to be charged with destroying Cooper's hopes at re-election. We had a very good Muggle defense attorney come speak on our behalf, but it was no use and we were sentenced to 30 years in Azkaban. On the way to Azkaban, however, they changed their minds and decided we were better off spending eternity as magenta bullfrogs. Once they transformed us, Winston, Dan's bullfrog, befriended us and brought us to his lily pad home (A lily pad PAD, haha!) and introduced us to his wife Shirley, and we all began new lives out in the Lake at Hogwarts.

6. If you don't follow these instructions, I will deduct a few points from your final score. Yes, you are being graded on reading the rules, so be sure you follow them carefully!

[BanaBatGirl]

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Originally Posted by Cassirin

DADA Lesson 1 Homework

1. Write 6 inches (at least 2 good sized paragraphs) about:

• What are the Dark Arts?
• What makes a spell Dark?
• What makes a wizard Dark?
• What makes a creature Dark?

2. We have discussed being "vigilant". Describe what vigilance means to you, and list two ways you can continue to practice being vigilant.

Total value: 10 points

Due date: Sept. 16, 12 pm EST

Go BADGERS Go!!!

[Maxilocks]

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Perplexity
is the beginning
of knowledge
♥

[] Name the runes you used, and explain why you chose them, to protect your tent. Six inches of parchment.


OOC: Six inches = two paragraphs minimum, three maximum. One paragraph must be at least four lines long. This assignment is worth eight individual house points [extra credit possible for outstanding or insightful homework] and is due exactly two weeks from the time and date of this post [sept. 26, 3 pm gmt].

Please refer to this post for information on how to submit runes homework.

Runes homework.

[Anna Banana]

Charms Lesson 1

Who: All students 1st - 7th year
What: Charms Lesson 1
When: Thursday, September 16 around 5 PM EST.
Where: Charms Classroom

Any students owning cowboy or cowgirl attire are free to wear this attire to class. Otherwise, this attire will be provided for you. Students are advised to wear strong, sturdy shoes in preparation for an activity we'll complete in class. Wear high heels at your own risk!

[Lislchen]

Muggle Studies Lesson 1

When: September 19, 2010 @ around 6pm GMT

Where: The Muggle Studies Classroom

Other notes: Be sure to bring parchment, your quill and if possible any notes you might still have from your previous Muggle Studies lessons. Furthermore, it is NOT advised to wear high-heels for this class, however if you still do, I will have shoes ready for you to change into. Hope to see you all there!

[demented_death_eater]

Flying Essentials

When: Wednesday, 15 SEPT @ 7:30pm EST (48 hour lesson; thread will close on Friday @ midnight EST)

Where: The Practice Pitch

Who Can Attend: All years are welcome to attend. Broomsticks and other equipment will be supplied.

[DH Vixen]

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HoM Lesson One Homework

Part One: (worth 4 points)

1. How can history differ from place to place?
2. Name one event that occurred during late June/early July of 1996 that was discussed in class?
3. What happened at the Battle of the Dept. of Mysteries?
4. What effects did the summer of 1996 have on both the muggle and wizarding world?

Part Two: (worth 6 points)

Choose any historical event from the past century. Taking the opposite view point, write a minimum of a foot parchment on the event. If you are of pureblood heritage, take the viewpoint of someone of muggle heritage. For those of mixed heritage, you are feel to pick a viewpoint. You are not limited to just these options. Any opposite view point will work, do explain your option in your parchment.

OCC: I'm looking for at least 3-4 paragraphs. Each paragraph should at least be four sentences long. There is no need to get too put of hand with it. I just want to see some thought put into it. Please refer to the HoM Classroom Rules for the instructions for submitting homework and all rules pertaining to such.

This assignment is due two weeks from the time it was posted in class.

[hpluvr037]

Potions Lesson 1 has begun! Remember not to post your late arrival, or Professor Hecate will be angry! Now let's go get some points and boost Hufflepuff to first place!

Arithmancy Lesson 1 has also just started!

[PatInTheHat]

Wanna show your Tri-wizard Champions and Hogwarts some support by making things such as banners and color-changing, sound emitting pom poms?

Then head over to the Tri-Wizard Tournament School Spirit Work Area!!

All the supplies are there, so head on over and make something AWESOME!

[PhoenixRising]

Arithmancy Homework One

1. What types of people are most influenced by the number two? (As in, what sun sign do they fall under?)
1a. What are underlying characteristics of people who fall under this number?

2. There has been much talk for the number seven being lucky. Yes it is a mystical number, but what makes this number (or any for that matter!) lucky or unlucky?


3. We know from history that Voldemort split his soul into seven parts. We also know that all seven parts were destroyed. Do you think it would have made a difference if he had spared his soul or made 9 horcruxes? 9 for completion and universal oneness? What do you believe might be the advantages and disadvantages to using 'lucky, magical number seven'?


Bonus Activity:
Research to find a character in the Harry Potter canon world who have one of their core numbers as a 2 or 7. Explain what this number means for them. Show any work completed for maximum credit.

Due by 11:59pm EST, Thursday October 28th that's SIX WEEKS away! plenty of time to do this assignment ;D

Please make sure you read the rules for submitting a homework here. I reserve the right to deduct points for inability to follow the rules outlined there. =)

Any questions should be directed to myself (Orchideae) =)

[Luna Laufghudd]

• Care of Magical Creatures Lesson #1 •

☛ When: Saturday September 18th @ around 6pm EST
☛ Where: Care of Magical Creatures area
☛ Who can attend: 1st-7th years.
☛ Why... Seriously, just come to the lesson if you want to learn. If not, don't bother me afterwards.

☛ Bring whatever you use to write down notes on, and whatever you want to write them down with. Dress appropriate for a lesson - this is not a Cinco the Mayo celebration. There will be no piñata. Anyone who does not follow my classroom rules will be sorry.