Slytherin Notice Board

[Droo]

In the corner of the Slytherin Common Room stands a tall cork bulletin board. Any parchment that touched the cork is magically affixed on it by the self sticking charm it posesses. Here is where you may post class announcements, homework or anything else you think the great house of Salazar Slytherin would do well knowing. And remember...

We're Slytherin, told it's a sin
A House no-one worthwhile's in.
What dung, what rot, what utter tripe
A rather silly stereotype.

Slytherin's for those with brains--
Yet not ashamed to work for gain
Slytherin's for those quite brave
But not to the point of an early grave.

One learns quick and well in Slytherin
How to thrive and how to win.
We're clever, ambitious and maybe mean--
But hey, we get to dress in green.

Cross us and get curse-whacked
A snake never gets side-tracked
We're Slytherin, it's all the rage
Don't stick us in your 'good kid' cage.

You'll think of us as model tykes
But prone to lies, and quick to bite
Let everyone else mutter and glare
We're Slytherins, so we don't care.

Now let's be frank; Slytherin rules
We're the rebel house, the house of cool
Trust only those who are already in,
Too bad all houses aren't Slytherin.

~By Dien Alcyone

[sweetpinkpixie]

⌦ When
Tuesday, September 3rd at promptly 6 pm
OOC date & time : Wednesday, May 8th @ 10 am GMT+9
⌦ Where
the Astronomy Classroom
⌦ Who
You, you, you, and you!
⌦ What to bring
Your wand, textbook, parchment, and quill.

Wearing a suit is not required as you all should be in your Hogwarts uniforms.

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.

[Nordic Witch]

Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff

Welcome, welcome back to Hogwarts, the Gobstones Club welcome's you back! Once you've all settled in and the first week or so of classes have commenced, take a load off and come and see the Lions of Gryffindor and the Badgers of Hufflepuff play in the term's first Gobstones match! This first match will be where the first points will be earned towards the Gobstones Cup!

If you aren't playing be sure to come watch your schoolmates in the Viewing Area. Professor Romanos and Mr. Kitridge look forward to seeing you all there!

OOC: The match will be begin May 9th and will last approximately four days (May. 9th-12th). The Viewing Area thread will be moved to the Grounds Forum during matches and will be no longer moderated.

[Hera]

Herbology Lesson One

Who: All Hogwarts Students

What: Lesson One

When: Thursday 9th May @ approx 9:30 am GMT

Where: The Greenhouses

Items to Bring: Common sense, dragon hide gloves, notebook, wand, comfortable shoes- strictly no high heels, and a smile.

OOC: The lesson won't start for about 24 hoursafter the lesson thread has been posted, so everyone will have time to RP arriving to class, reacting to their surroundings and meeting Professor Bentley. The class will last up to a week. Please read through the Herbology Rules and Expectations prior to attending the lesson, I will KNOW if you haven't read them. If you have any questions feel free to PM (personal message) me.

[Anna Banana]

► Who?
All students first through seventh year.

► When?
Class will begin in the afternoon - evening time (Central US time) on Tuesday, May 14.

► Where?
The CoMC Class Area

► What to bring:
A pair of protective gloves, your textbook, quill and parchment, and your wand

Rules and Guidelines can be found here.

[Kimothy]

Astronomy Lesson 1 Homework has been posted!
Let's go and earn house points, Slytherin!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

⌦ for 15 points
Using the vacuum you used in class, continue being a 'living black hole' around the castle and vacuum up some more dust, dirt, grim and felines. Find areas that look as though could really use a good cleaning. I personally recommend the Divination Tower and Professor Elwood's office. You will find the vacuums in a charmed wooden cabinet outside my office.

OOC: RP using your vacuum around the castle in any thread you please. Be sure to use the charm Professor Flamsteed taught in the lesson! You do NOT need RP going to his office to retrieve your vacuum - just pretend as though you already did. There is a 5 post minimum requirement for this assignment.

Please PM me with the links to your posts along with the other requirement stated in my rules.

Up to 5 points may be given for outstanding efforts.
⌦ this assignment is due May 26th @ noon GMT+9

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.

[DuckyLinJi]

Ancient Runes Term Assignment has been posted!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magical Soul

:: Ancient Runes Project ::

Make Your Own Gandr:
Steps:
1. Select a wood & locate a suitable living tree. (2 posts)
2. Communicate with your chosen tree. (1 post)
3. Ask permission from the tree to take from its bark for your Gandr. (1 post)
4. Make an offering to the tree, thank it by chanting the verse in your textbook, and cut your Gandr using your magical wand. (3 posts)
5. Thank the tree once again by chanting the second official verse in your textbook. (1 post)
6. Strip the bark off your cut Gandr & collect the shavings in a small pouch. (1 post)
7. Write a thank-you song to the tree with no more than 2 verses. (2 posts)
8. Go back to the tree and sprinkle the collected bark bits at its base, sing the song to it while walking around the base 3 times clockwise. (2 posts)
9. Leave the stripped Gandr for an entire moon cycle while working on smoothing its surface each day. (3 posts)
10. Use the spell "Intaglio" to carve the runes on the Gandr's smooth surface. (See next step)
11. State the purpose of each rune and sense the direction of its energy, this will help you decide where to start the cutting. Chant the Galdr of the rune you're carving on the surface to help you focus and evoke its energy. (5 posts)
12. Redden the runes using any reddening pigments. You don't have to use the galdrstaf to do it, use your wand or a brush or any other tool. (1 post)
13. Use beeswax to seal your wand by dipping it in the beeswax tank located in the classroom, then use your wand to dry it out. (1 post)
14. Personalize your wand by adding whatever accessories you want. However you cannot carve, burn marks or permanently change the Gandr's body. (1 post)
15. Deliver your Gandr to the classroom, choose a holster for it, and add a tag with your name/house/year on it. (1 post)

Notes:
- A neutral Gandr is what you're expected to make; Carve all runes (from Elder Futhark) equally on the Gandr's surface.
- Rune carving spell:

Incantation: Intaglio.
The wand movement: move your magical wand against the surface exactly where you wish to cut. Remember to always keep concentration on the chosen rune, chant the Galdr for more focus.

- This assignment is part of your Ancient Runes final, pay attention and be thoughtful.

ooc instructions:
- The deadline is the end of this term: 31st / July (11:59 pm GMT / 06:59 pm EST).
- There is no specific place where you're expected to do this project. As for steps 13 & 15, a thread will be created some time during the term for you.
- The minimum number of posts required for you to get full credit is determined at the end of each step.
- In step 7: a verse equals 4 lines.
- Title your posts with (AR project post #1/#2/#3..etc).
- When submitting, please include links to your posts in your PM.
- All rules about submitting a homework apply to this project too, please refresh yourself with them here.
- Refer to the textbook thread for more details about each step. If you still have questions, you can PM/IM/Tweet/DM me (do not VM because sometimes I use SS lite).
- Please read the instructions & steps carefully before asking any questions. I will know if you haven't read them and I will take that into consideration when grading your assignment.
- Have fun, be creative and don't fuss about it. It's the effort that counts in the end.

[Roselyn]

⇒ What: Lesson 1
⇒ Who: All Years
⇒ Where: Grounds near the Lake
⇒ When: Opens on May 16th. Will begin @ 9am EST on May 17th.
⇒ Bring: Your quill, parchment, and a smile! Comfortable clothing optional.

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

[Kimothy]

Transfiguration Lesson 1 Homework has been posted!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davvy_Wavvy

"Alright everyone I'm quite satisfied with the progress of most of you. Please use 'Finite' to removes the spell off the gargoyles and put them in your box. You may take them with you because your home work is to teach them a string of tricks which you will demonstrate in out next lesson. You're dismissed."

OOC: You must make five or most posts with your character performing the spell and teaching your gargoyles new tricks then link them to me. This is your home work assignment...All home work rules apply..oh and you may PM me instead of using the quiz.

Due: 17 May 2013, 11:59 EST

Should include:

Name of Character:
Username:
House:
Member ID:

[Droo]

The first Potions class will open this Monday May 13th and remain open until Monday May 20th. 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.

[DuckyLinJi]

Potions Class 1 opened up!
Now, lets earn some points and stay on top, eh?

[PadfootAndTheWolf]

SNAC wants YOU!

Professor Elwood had decided to create a club that will allow for any and all students to come and share their excitement for Divination with their peers. The Spreading the Noble Art Club is now taking applications for membership and Professor Elwood urges you to apply soon before the first assignment and meeting takes place!

Looking for your owls,
-Professor Elwood

[Kimothy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

⌦ Help Maintain Your School
As you all are aware by now, Hogwarts is going through some hard times. With my schedule, I cannot maintain everything in the Astronomy Tower. The Tower Patch is in shambles and this is why I am asking you for your assistance. There are no special gardening tools for you - you all have wands so that shouldn't be an issue - but if you feel the need for something specific you should seek out Professor Bentley.

Some things you can do in the Tower Patch include ::

• trim the hedges
• clean the fountain
• water plants
• plant and replant vegetation
• anything else you can think of!

Your efforts will not go unnoticed nor unrewarded!

OOC: In a nut shell, just RP taking care and cleaning up the Tower Patch in the Tower Patch thread. This activity will be open all term and there is no post minimum. Do whatever you and your character feel is appropriate. Any questions can be asked IC to Professor Flamsteed or OOC to me in a PM or VM. You do NOT need to PM me any links, just RP in the thread.

Don't miss out this opportunity, Snakes!

[Hera]

Herbology Homework One

Task:

In preparation for lesson two, you are to complete the following activities:

1) Clean and prep the student gardens for the coming cold season (raking up leaves, trimming, pruning, watering.)
2) Add organic waste from the student garden maintenance to the compost bin located behind the outdoor stores cupboard.
3) Turn the compost.

Worth:
10 points

Due:
Thursday 23rd May, 11am GMT

Submit to:
Professor Bentley


OOC: To be eligible for full credit you require a minimum of 6 posts. Please read through the Herbology Rules and Expectations in regards to submitting homework. I will NOT accept late submissions. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to send me a PM, and I’ll be more than happy to help you out.

[Kimothy]

Divination Lesson One

Who: All students (1st-7th Years) are invited and encouraged to attend!

What to bring: Yourelf, a friend, your textbook, and parchment and quill for notes.

Where: Divination Classroom

When: May 14th @ 8pm EST

OOC: Before attending the lesson be sure to familiarize yourself with the Classroom Rules to ensure you behave correctly and don't lose points for your House. See you soon!

[hpluvr037]

ATTENTION SNAKES!

To promote House unity, school spirit, and personal hygienic awareness, this year each House will be taking turns each week to help out with laundry duties. You and the Ravenclaws will be allowed to use the laundry room (located just off the kitchen) on Tuesdays and Fridays this month. Badgers and Lions will be using the room on Mondays and Thursdays.

Your Head of House, Professor Lafay, and Healer Tillstorm will be available on those days to assist with the hand-washing process and to answer any questions you may have. Remember to wear something old that you won't mind getting wet while you do your washing!

OOC note: Ravenclaws and Slytherins will be given their shot at the laundry room May 18-21. Go get it!

[feeheeheeny]

A Staff vs. Students Match!

WHO!
YOU!

WHAT!
A special match-up between the Hogwarts staff and a student team!

WHEN!
Saturday, May 25th at 12AM GMT and Saturday, May 25th at 5PM GMT (two sessions)

WHERE!
Hogwarts Quidditch Pitch!

WHY?!
Don't you want to see your favorite professors on a broomstick?!

VOTING for your student team will take place here and close Monday, May 20th at 8PM GMT!

The Stands will open roughly 24 hours before the game begins. Bring your school spirit, deck yourselves out in supportive house colors, and dress accordingly for this lovely autumn weather!

OOC: Any characters listed in your profile may attend the match in the Stands thread. This includes your Ministry and Diagon Alley characters. Please differentiate between various characters with different fonts/colors. Thank you!

[sarahlooo]

CHARMS LESSON I

When: Tuesday, May 21 - approximately 8:00 PM GMT
Where: The Charms Classroom
Who: All students, all houses
What to bring: Your wand, parchment, writing utensil, common sense

Read the rules. Don't be late. You WILL lose points.

[Govoni]

Homework / Lesson / Extras UPDATE!

Homework assignments:
Astronomy - Due May 26th [12:00 PM (GMT+9) | 11:00 PM (EST)]
Herbology - Due May 23rd [11:00 AM (GMT) | 7:00 AM (EST)]
Ancient Runes - Due July 31st [11:59 PM (GMT) | 6:59 PM (EST)]

Lessons opened:
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Divination
Potions
Care of Magical Creatures - Closing soon!

Extras:
Slytherin/Ravenclaw Laundry day - Open to us from May 18th to May 21st
Staff vs. Students voting - Closes May 20th [8:00 PM (GMT) | 4:00 PM (EST)]
SNAC
Tower Patch Maintenience

[Anna Banana]

It's time to make a real profit on the Ashwinder eggs you collected in class!

Directions

1. Meet Professor Barlow outside the barn this Saturday morning at 9 A.M. sharp. (OOC: You don't actually have to RP doing this, and I won't actually have Barlow there to meet your character.)
2. Together, we will walk into Hogsmeade and to the center I've set up for us to sell our eggs. (OOC: Again, we won't actually RP this.)
3. At the center, you'll have the opportunity to sell FIVE jars of eggs. Professor Barlow has added in enough jars, so that everyone has the opportunity to sell five.
4. You will receive house points for the number of jars you attempt to sell, but you can not sell more than five. You can make as many posts as you wish; however, you must make at least five to get credit. You can RP people either buying or not buying your eggs.
5. When you are done, please PM me a link to all posts you made either selling or attempting to sell your jars of eggs.
6. Be realistic. You are RPing a young student wishing to sell an ingredient to adults in the village. They won't be paying hefty amounts, and it's not realistic at all to RP them doing so. I don't want to squish your creativity, but I do want you to keep it realistic. Let's say you can't sell a jar for more than five galleons.
7. Finally, no one will actually be RPing the adults considering a purchase. You can just RP your own character and the actions of the villager they're trying to sell to.

Most of all, HAVE FUN! Please ready my homework guidelines here, so you'll know exactly how I'd like you to submit this.

Here's a link to the center.

Also, I'm really sorry about how fast this will need to go, but you only have until this Friday, May 24, to get this done. Why? Because this is happening at Hogsmeade, and that's when Hogsmeade closes. I'm not sure exactly what time it'll close, so you may want to get this done as soon as possible. The deadline to submit your links via PM is Friday, May 24 at 11:59 PM EST.

[PhoenixRising]

Arithmancy Lesson One

Who: All of you!!!! *points*

What: A chance to learn more on the mysteries of numbers

When: Monday May 20th @ approximately 8:30pm GMT

Where: Arithmancy Classroom

What to bring: Quill, parchment, textbook, and your brain are usually good things to have with you.

Anything else? Read my rules. Don't be late. I love you all and even moreso if you come to class!. Any questions, don't hesitate to PM/VM/msn me <3

[feeheeheeny]

Dylan Montmorency (THE Govoni) - Captain
Peyton Baltazar (Bubbles)
Clement Belrose (RachieRu)
Sky Carter-Hope (lazykitty)
Derryth Ferrier (JustAlice)
Katrina Hudson (PotterHeadforLife)
Theodore Kinsley (Emzily)
Ariana Logan (JennMarie)
West Odessa (Tegz)
Ascanius Stark (fanficfanatict)
Richard Turner (Fira)


Please congratulate the above housemates on making the house Quidditch team! Good work, everyone!

[Droo]

Potions Assignment 1

Description: Brew your own potion as described in class

Due: Two week from the time and date of this post.

Worth: 20 points

[Deezerz]

Hello you lovely snakes!
Charms Lesson I has opened. Have fun and earn those house points!

[PadfootAndTheWolf]

Lesson One Homework

IC Instructions: During the lesson on Tasseomancy each of you learned how to properly do a tea leaf reading. For homework I would like for you to each do three more readings throughout the week: one first thing in the morning (or at breakfast), one midday and one before you go to bed. After each reading create a journal entry telling the symbols you see, which part of the cup they were in and what you think that means for you for that day or the next day depending on the time of each individual reading.

OOC Instructions: Three readings in three different posts. Each journal entry needs to have at least three symbols and the actual body of the entry where you connect it to your upcoming day or the question the reading is about should be one paragraph (5-6 sentences). For each post you don't have to do the reading quite as detailed as in the lesson but I would like for you to try and get the majority of the seven steps in your post. Include links to each post in your PM.

Worth: 15 points

Due: June 4th, 11:59 PM (EST)

**For information on how to correctly submit homework assignments, read the post found here.