Friday, July 18, 2008

Quidditch # 3

1. When Hagrid returns to Hogwarts after being sent to see the giants with Madame Maxime, Professor Umbridge questions him on his late return to school. She suspects that Hagrid had been to the mountains, but where does he tell her he has been?



d. South of France



2. Professor Umbridge comes to Hagrid's Hut and searches his cabin one evening (as she believes Harry, Ron and Hermione are there visiting him at night when they are not supposed to). When she walks past the place where Harry, Ron and Hermione are hiding under the Invisibility Cloak, Harry holds his breath. True or false?



b. False



3. A stately-looking witch in an emerald green shawl is one of the members of the Advance Guard who rescues Harry from Privet Drive. What is her name?



a. Emmeline Vance



4. What is the name of the witch who was killed two weeks after the photo of the original Order of the Phoenix was taken?



b. Marlene McKinnon



5. Which two fifth year Ravenclaw students does Dumbledore choose to be prefects?



d. Anthony Goldstein and Padma Patil

6. Which house was Rose Zeller sorted into?

d. Hufflepuff


7. What is the color of Murtlap's essence?

c. Yellow

8. Name the Ravenclaw girl who became prefect in Harry's fifth year.

b. Padma Patil

9. According to a healer's portrait at St. Mungo's hospital, which disease was Ron suffering from?

d. Spattergroit

10. Which book did Harry give Hermione for Christmas?

a. "New Theory of Numberology"

Picture Savanger Hunt

Padma Patil
Hannah Abbott
Percy
DA
Cedric Diggory

(Extra 5 pts - What movie will Robert Pattinson star in this December?)
Twilight

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Quiz!

OOOO almost missed the latest quiz!

1) What is a Chimaera? A vicious, bloodthirsty, animal with a lion's head, a goat's body and a dragon's tail.


2) Name 3 of the 4 breeds of Winged Horses. Abraxan, Aethonan, and Thestral



3) What are Yeti afraid of? Fire


4) How does a wizard rid a farm of a Nogtail? Chase it off the farm with a pure, white dog.


5) Why are Fwoopers sold with a silencing charm? Because their song will drive the listener insane.


6) Where are Erklings found? In Germany



7) Name the only spell known to repel a Lethifold.(Bonus if you can name the wizard who survived a Lethifold attack) Patronus Charm. Flavius Belby was the wizard who survived a Lethifold attack.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Nice Weekend

I had a very nice weekend. I knitted, ate snacks, watched TV or played games and rested. It was very refreshing. I didn't once pick up my school books. I did look at them a couple times, feeling guilty that I wasn't hard at them but it did feel good to take a break. I almost have Ingrid's package done. I am just waiting for my handmade knitting gift to be finished. I swear I think my knitting spell has gotten slower and slower this year.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Huffle Puff Quiz

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Whoo Hoo

YAY for Selena! I am so happy that a Huffle Puff found the snitch!



GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUFFLE PUFF!!!!!

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Quidditch Round 2!

1. At the beginning of the year feast, who is the only person who rudely interrupts Dumbledore during his speech?b. Professor Umbridge



2. Off what street is the alley where Harry first met Sirius?c. Magnolia Crescent



3. Tonks' mother had two sisters, both pure-bloods, and both left on the Black Family Tree. What are their names?c. Narcissa and Bellatrix



4. What spell are the students studying in McGonalgall's class when Umbrdige is doing her inspection?d. The Vanishing Spell



5. Who comes to warn Harry and the rest of Dumbledore's Army that Umbridge and her group of followers are coming to break up their meeting?Dobby



6. Who are the members of the Order that met Harry Potter in the Dursely's house during the summer before his fifth year?c. Alastor Moody, Nymphadora Tonks, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Elphias Doge, Dedalus Diggle, Remus Lupin, Emmeline Vance, Sturgis Podmore, Hestia Jones



7. Moody used the Disillusionment Charm on Harry.a. Yes



8. Which of these Death Eaters is Sirius related to?d. All of these



9. At what age did Sirius leave his home?16



10. How many of the original Order members were killed (don't include those who disappeared)?b. 8



Picture Scavenger
Kingsley Shacklebolt


Bellatrix Lastrange


Nymphadora Tonks



Remus Lupin

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Oh dear!

There was a snake wondering around the Hufflepuff halls! It was quickly caught and done away with but someone was wondering what spell they used. I bet they used the banishing charm. I mean that is the one I would use to get rid of a snake. I can't stand the sight of them!

As for my health, I am taking it easy. This unfortunately meant I couldn't travel down to Hogsmead last weekend but some of my friends brought me some lovely treats! I do love liquorice wands and chocolate frogs! Thanks for those how have inquired about my health. I doing quite well and getting all my studies done.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Feel better!

My mum came to visit me at Madam Pomphrey's request. I think she was all ready to take me home with her but just seeing her and talking to her did wonders for my health and I am back in classes. I of course have to take it easy, which means no physical activities I have gotten a note for my professors and they are piling on the book work. You know I love book work anyways, much more so than broom class. I am going to stay a little longer this year after terms are over to make up for what I missed also. It is so good to be back. I really missed my Hufflepuff's and my other class mates too.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Quidditch Round 1

1. Which of Arabella Figg's cats ran out from under the car?


a. Tibbles



2. Which of the following is NOT one of Albus Dumbledore's middle names?


a. Ignatius


3. Which educational decree introduced a High Inquisitor to Hogwarts?


d. 23


4. Apart from Harry, Ron and Hermione, who was the first person to enter the Hog's Head that showed an interest in Harry's Defence Against the Dark Arts classes?


b. Neville Longbottom


5. In the first Quidditch match of the year which player attempted to score first?


a. Angelina Johnson


6. What kind of bush does Harry hide behind to listen to the news?


b. A hydrangea bush


7. Why is Mundungus Fletcher disguised as a woman when he witnesses the DA (Dumbledore's Army) meeting in the Hog's Head pub?


b. He was banned from the Hog’s Head pub 20 years ago.


8. When Harry and Cho go on their first date to Madam Puddifoot's in Hogsmeade, what is it decorated with for Valentine's Day?


c. Golden cherubs and pink confetti


9. How old is Sturgis Podmore and where does he live?


a. 38 and number 2 Laburnum Gardens Clapham


10. What did Fred and George Weasley do to Montague?


a. Forced him head-first into a Vanishing Cabinet on the first floor.


Thursday, May 22, 2008

I think I drank a sleeping potion!

All this week, I have been in the informary. I don't know what it is I feel like I have drunk a sleeping potion that just won't go away. I did manage to get some knitting done and then undone for my partner. I got halfway through with my knitty surprise and didn't like the way it was turning out so I am going to knit another pattern. Well with all this bed rest, I should beable to get Ingrid's surprise done in no time. Miss Pomprey said I was to lay here until she figures out what it is that is cause me to be so tired. She didn't say I couldn't knit though, so I am taking full advantage. Plus, I am keeping up with my studies my dear friends are bring me the class notes and assignments so I can finish most of them right here in bed.

Hufflepuff Quiz #2

Potions Ingredients

1. colimamhe
chamomile

2. hianeaecc
echinacea

3. lgveoa
lovage

4. nsaie
anise

5. itlhhawcez (2 words)
witch hazel

6. ladeevrn
lavender

7. oynranlype
pennyroyal

8. iwelnrepki
periwinkle

9. aavvakka (2 words)
kava kava

10. waoalhmlsrm (2 words)
marsh mallow

11. gseginn
gensing

12. uwgtrmo
mugwort

13. What is your favorite thing to do besides knit and crochet?
ocsks

14. Do you collect anything? (yes and no are invalid answers)
(four words) orsfgdnatstease

15. What is your favorite flower?
sero

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Oops forgot my Picture

My favorite caracter is Snape:


House Quiz #1

1. Is from a muggle family and the first to attend Hogwarts?
Perenelle Ballycastle

2. When knitting socks you use dpn's, 2 circ, 1 circ 1 sock, 1 circ 2 socks?
4 Dpn's

3. Their owls name is Owlbert?
Eleanor Wigworthy

4. Beat Agatey Mirrofold in a contest?
Lily Clearwater

5. Your favorite non 'puff color?
Purple

6. They learned to knit for a school play?
Emma Kettleburn

7. They got engaged last week?
Selena Starfire

8. One sentence/statement you would use to describe your stash?
Fits in a medium cardboard box.

9. Their best class is Divination?
Daisy Chang

10. Last term everyone thought you were your sibling?
Antonio de la Weasley

11. When not going to Hogwarts your favorite thing to do is?
Singing, reading, and knitting

12. You have read the books, watched the movie or both?
Seen all the movies read only the last 3 books

13. Your family includes?
Hubby, me, 2 boys, 1 dog and 1 bird

14. They have frogs in their room?
Clidonia Acromantula

15. Has a dog named Kluane?
Ursula Longbottom

16. My favorite thing to knit is.
Probably socks, since I have knit more of them than anything else.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Back at Hogwarts....

Well I am officially a 2nd year at Hogwarts now. I got all packed (everything off my long list of things to take checked off)... glad Mum told me to take the magic bottomless carpet bag because it seems this year I have more "stuff" to take. All the school supplies alone took up half of my room, so many liquids in little tiny bottles. I am really getting into the potions book. Yes, I have already started reading it. I know we aren't suppose to or try out the lessons if we aren't in class but it couldn't be helped. I am really fascinated with how you put a little of this and a little of that and POOF you have a bit of chocolate. Granted, the first few times the chocolate tasted like something scrapped off a shoe, but hey I am just learning after all.

The train ride was uneventful.... ok, as uneventful as a train to Hogwarts can be... there was only a few 1st years turned into frogs. I got to help turn them back this year since I did so well last year in my wand classes. One little boy, though, has to go to the infirmary as soon as we get to school because his head would not unfrog. It actually was quite a funny sight to see a little boy walking around with a frog head. Although him trying to catch flies with his tongue was a bit annoying after a while... it still found it humorous.

Well I am all unpacked and ready for classes next week. I had to help a few 1st years navigate the moving stairs. They can be tricky until you get used to them. A few forgot the password too into the main hall and were stuck outside trying as they might to remember. I let them all in because I never forget anything and also gave them tips on how to remember. I just love Hogwarts.... Ok now back to my knitting.... going to meet up with some old friends in the commons and discuss classes and knit.... I am so glad to be back!

--- Henrietta

Monday, May 5, 2008

Getting ready for new term...

I am packing up for my 2nd year at Hogwarts. I am super excited yet again to be going back. There were such fun times to be had last year and after the holidays I am itching to get back to my books. I also going to be joining in on another sock swap! It was sooo fun to do last year. This year we get to knit our partner a sock, bag or scarf. That should be fun! I liked knitting the bag last year but it would be nice to be able to knit something different.

Ok let me get back to packing. I will be off for the train station in 2 days and I don't want to leave anything behind, most of all my knitting!!!

---- Henrietta

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

My owl

I sent my owl off yesterday to Cassandra my partner. I hope Crooclewinkie does ok. He got into my hidden Easter egg stash last weekend and turned into all shorts of crazy things, none of which could fly. So I had to wait until yesterday when he at least had his wings back. He should be back to his owlie self by the time his flight is over. Silly bird. He does love sweets. I hope Cassandra likes it. I had a lot of fun making the bag. =) Oh and the yarn is scrumptious even though it isn't in black and yellow.

--- Henrietta

House Quiz

1.Which 2 Huffles have a Pinkstone as spoilers?
Cliodna Trelawney and Helga Lovegoods

2.Which Huffle went on a vacation to Germany?
Bella the Beautiful

3.Who is in love with Gus Cauldwell?
Petunia Acromantula

4.Which Gryffindor found the snitch during the first round of Quidditch?
Cassandra Grubbly-Plank

5.What is Harry’s class schedule on Mondays is GoF?


6.What day does Voldemort kill Frank Bryce?
August 23rd which is a Saturday

7.When was Moody kidnapped?
August 21st which is a Sunday

8.Who is called on to help Moody?
Mr. Weasley

9.What happens to Hermione during Harry’s duel with Malfory?
Her teeth are hexed.

10.When is the Yule Ball announce to the Gryffindors?
In Transfiguration class. on Dec 10th.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Almost Quidich time!

In 1 hour and 20 minutes the snitch will be released. I am going to try very hard for my house. We have dropped down to 3rd place! We were doing so well but I guess we all got caught up in our books and forgot to follow the rules. Well we are hufflpuffs.....


I will try my hardest Huffles!
--- Henrietta

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Quiddith Round 3!

Quidditch ~ Round Three

1. When Rita Skeeter prints a bad articles about Hagrid in the Daily Prophet, which Professor teaches Hagrid's Care of Magical Creatures class while he is away?
a. Professor Trisonikly


2. What was the article Rita Skeeter wrote about Hagrid called?
c. Dumbledore's Giant Mistake


3. When the school champions were being chosen from the Goblet of Fire, whose name cam out first?
c. Cedric Diggory

4. What is the spell Ludo bagman says to magically magnify his voice when he commentates?
a. Sonorus


5. What kind of dragon did Cedirc have to face in the first task?
b. A Swedish Short-Snout

6. Who raised the trophy after winning the world cup?
b. Troy and Quigley

7. How many bedrooms did Mundungus Fletcher claim to have?
d. 12

8. For what did Moody mistake his birthday gif of a carriage clock?
b. A basilisk egg

9. What did Mr. Ollivander produce for the end of Cedric's wand?
d. Silver smoke rings

10. The dark mark is on Snape's left arm.
a. Yes

Picture Scavenger Hunt

Karkaroff

A Basilisk

Mundungus Fletcher


Amos Diggory

Snape

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Spring

I just came back from a lovely walk around Hogwarts. It is starting to feel like spring, which happens to be my favorite time of year! I love the flowers and the smells. I love the way the trees look with all the blossoms. It looks like a fairy forest. Oh and when the wind blows the petals fly through the air makes me want to dance in the midst of them. Ahhhhh lovely spring!

--- Henrietta

Sunday, March 2, 2008

So many Owls....

OOOO so many people are getting owls of swap kits. I am going to have to send mine next week I think. I am too excited for my partner to get hers. Yes I am bad about that. I usually get a gift for Mum or Da and then I get so excited to see their faces as they open it, I just can't wait til the birthday. I guess I don't have to wait since others are sending theirs out. Ok that's it. I will send mine out this week! I have to remember to send my Da's card out too. It's his birthday on the 5th.

---- Henrietta

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Kit for my pal

I have the bag done for my sock pal. I just got the yarn for her too it is beautiful. Now I have been shopping around in Hogsmead for needles and stitch markers. I have a few other things I have my eye on for her. I hope she likes the kit. I love how the bag turned out. It's my first time felted and I think it turned out quit well, if I do say so myself. I am sorry I haven't written much lately. I have been busy what with school, social outings and events, with a little knitting time stuck in here and there. It has been a busy time for me. I am hoping things will calm down a little bit soonish. Until next time


---- Henrietta

Friday, February 15, 2008

Hufflepuff Quiz

I finally figured out the quiz.... Took some thinking but I did it the answer is


"Then you should have died!" roared Black. "Died rather than betray your friends, as we would have done for you!"

Hogmead

This weekend we went to Hogsmead. It was soooo much fun hanging out with everyone looking at all the different sometimes odd or oogy things in Dervish & Banges. I also loved the butterbeer and relaxing after such a hard week of studies in The Three Broomsticks. Everyone was there getting warmed up. I think though my favorite shop had to be Honeyduke's Sweetshop. I do love my chocolate. No I didn't get any chocolate froggies. I love froggies and I would only beable to keep it and look at it instead of eating it.




Thursday, February 7, 2008

Road Trip!!!

Whooo hooo. We get to go to Hogsmead this weekend! I will be working hard on my studies so that I can go also. I am so excited this is my first trip there.!

---- Henrietta

Sunday, February 3, 2008

The snitch!

Ok I can't see how it happened, but it did! I overslept and missed the whole snitch looking incident! LOL Oh well, Congrats to Griffendors. We, Hufflepuffs are still in the lead though. YAY.

Next time around I will set my alarm!!!

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Quiditch Quiz

Oops I forgot post my answers for the Quiz....


1. What was Harry dreaming about the first time he woke up with his scar on fire?

d. Voldemort and Wormtail plotting to kill Cornelius Fudge

2. What is the problem with leprechaun gold?

a. It vanishes after a few hours

3. Why did Mad-Eye Moody turn Malfoy into a ferret?

c. Malfoy attached Harry when Harry's back was turned

4. Sirius warns Harry to be careful around Karkaroff because he had been a Death Eater. Which one of the professors at Hogwarts, who also used to be a Death Eater, is frequently bothered by Karkaroff?

Snape

5. Voldemort could have used the blood from any foe to make the potion that revived him work, but he held out for Harry's blood. Why?

c. The special protection Harry received from his mother would also pass to Voldemort

6. How old would Frank have been on his next birthday?

d. 77

7. Amos Diggory works for?

b. The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures

8. Who shared a carriage with the three friends on the way from the train to Hogwarts?
Answer: (One Word

Neville Longbottom

9. What date in October did the delegates from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang arrive?

a. 30th

10. What color were Percy's dress robes at the Yule Ball?

a. Navy Blue



Mr Ollivander

Cedric

World Tourniment

Moody

Dark Mark

Quiditch this and that...

Wow I have been so busy with my studies the past week. So much has happened around here. The Ravenclaws got into trouble and have to clean out bed pans by hand, even! EEEyuck.... I couldn't imagine doing that. Like I have always said, I would never make a good nurse.


Oh and no getting sick or you will be sent off to the hospital! Poor Madame Pompfrey is ill. How did this happen? I never knew she could get sick. She heals so well and has so many potions wonder what laid her up? I wonder if it is catchy? I mean I was there last week with my cold could I catch it!!!

I have been working on the bag for my swap partner. I hope it goes well. I am trying something new it's called felting. I have never tried doing this before. I mean knitting something big then shrinking it on purpose? What a brillant idea. A lot of the girls around Hogwarts say they have tried it and it worked out really nicely for them and produced a neat little item. So, I am trying this "felting" stuff out, of course having after reading all about it and doing tons of research on it. One can't be too prepared, can one? I really like my swap partner, Cassandra. She is a dear. We have been getting to know each other and she is a very sweet person. I am enjoying knitting for her and picking out the other things for her bag.

Oh and the most exciting news of all is the Quiditch match is starting Sat!!!! I hope I find the snitch. I soooo want to. Hufflepuff is still in the lead with the house points and I want us to remain in the lead.

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Another Hufflepuff Quiz

Phew Hogwarts is keeping me on my toes. Here is one of our recent quizzes by our head mistress...

1. What does Mrs. Weasley do when she is angry?

She tends to explode!


2. Who picks up Harry for his visit to the Burrow?
Arthur, Fred, George, and Ron.


3. What did Moody give Neville?

The book entitled "Magical Mediterranean Water-Plants and Their Properties"


4. When is Hermione’s Birthday?

September 19th


5. Who does Snape have pickling rats brains for detention?

Harry and Ron


6. Are Dobby and Winky at Hogwarts at the beginning of term?

No. Dumbledore hires them after Winky was set free.


7. Where do Harry, Ron and Hermione pick up sock for Dobby?

At Gladrags Wizardwear


8. Who helps Harry figure out the egg?

Moaning Myrtle and Diggory


9. Where does Harry have his first meeting with Sirius?

In the fire in the Gryffindor House Common Room.


10. Who interrupts the above mentioned meeting with Sirius?

Ron

Monday, January 21, 2008

Sick!

Man oh man! I missed the first day of classes. I was stuck in the infirmary with a blasted cold! I felt so terrible. I so didn't want to miss classes but I guess it couldn't be helped. Some of the other girls said I didn't really miss much it was only the first day. I am all well now after drinking this smelly concoction. Why does medicine have to taste so terrible?

I am off now to dream about tomorrow. I am so excited to be starting up classes finally.


---- Henrietta

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Canary Cream

Oh Dairly, whatever you do don't eat a canary cream.... you will end up like this




The head mistress had a time rounding all of us 1st years together so she could fix us. I saw a box sitting on the table in the common room and it said for all you would like on the note. I should have noticed there was a lot of twittering up in the rafters but I didn't. It was a terrible few hours let me tell you. I vow to find the 7th year and get even!

---- Henrietta

My first quiz!

Our head mistress Miss Wartbobble wants us to complete a quiz. We get house points for it and I want Hufflepuff to win again!!!


1. How many members of Dumbledore’s Army are from Hufflepuff house? 3

2. Which famous member of Hufflepuff is related to Sirius Black? Bonus points for tell me how.
Nymphadora Tonks Her mother was Sirius' favorite cousin.

3. What is the name of the Hufflepuff house member sorted before Harry in PS? Justine Finch-Fletchley


4. Who shared a recipe for Yule Logs? Helga Lovegoods

5. List the 3 Hufflepuffs that have listed in their blogs about their wands and what wood they are made of?

Maple : Cliodna Telawney
Apple: Bella the Beautiful
Mahogany: Antonia dela Weasley



6. Who was locked out after forgetting the password? Petunia Acromantula the poor thing.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Course Listing

Here is my course list:

Ancient Runes
Arithmancy
Astronomy
Care of Magical Creatures
Charms
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Divination
Flying
Enchanted Kit Planning
Herbology
History of Magic
Magic in Threadwork and Weaving
Muggle Studies
Potions
Transfiguration

Pretty impressive, I should say. I will have lots of studying to do along with knitting and everything else. I am looking forward to DADA and Flying class. Herbology and History of Magic not so much, though. They seem like they would be booooring. I guess you just have to take the good with the bad, as me mum always says.

I haven't run into my sock partner yet. I have looked around for her but since I got the owl about the swap. I haven't seen her. I hope she isn't laid up or anything. Hogwarts is fun and an exciting place to be right now. The halls are buzzing with all the excitement. I have met quite a few fellow witches that knit. We have been chatting and knitting around the fire most nights. I am sure this will change when studies start up.

---- Henrietta

Sunday, January 13, 2008

My partner

I got my sock partner today! She is Cassandra Hopkirk. A Ravenclaw girl. I have seen her in the main hall at meals but haven't spoken to her yet. I will make an effort today as I have time. I finally got flowers from my Orchideous charm. Lovely peach roses. My fav! Tomorrow me Mum is sending me my broom by owl. I totally forgot it at home. I could have sworn I packed it but I guess with all the excitement it was forgotten. I am glad I realized it before classes started. I wouldn't want to be stuck with one of the spare wonky brooms. I would probably end up on the other side of the world unable to stop it or something.


---- Henrietta

Friday, January 11, 2008

Everyone is so nice here at Hogwarts. Well there are still a few Slytherins that are kind of obnoxious but that's to be expected, of course. I received a note from Petunia the other day. She told me she would help me with anything I needed. She is a 2nd year student so she has a whole year at Hogwarts under her belt. I heard that the owls should be coming for my swap partner for my extracurricular knitting kit. I hope she comes soon. I am getting impatient, very unlike me. I must be excited. I think I will study my defense against the dark arts text book while I wait to tide me over.

I had one exciting lesson yesterday. I tired out the Orchideous spell. Penelope was teaching some of us 1st year Hufflepuffs. I can't quit get the spell down though. I don't get flowers I keep getting mushrooms that have this awful smell. Now my wand stinks of it. Not sure what I did and the others have assured me the smell with dissipate with time. I sure hope so. I had to stick my wand in its box and that in 3 plastic bags to cut down on the smell in my room.



I love you, Mum... don't worry about me. I am doing smashing!

Henrietta

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Hogwart Tales

Oh my Diarly, Guess what happened today!!! Someone got ambitious in the Ravenclaw commons and their whole hall is soaked! I can't imagine. The poor girl. I bet she was embarrassed. If I was her I would keep it under wraps. That is a lesson for me though. I wont be dabbling in magics til I am told.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

I got sorted!!!

I really don't know why in the world I was worried.... I got sorted into HUFFLEPUFF!!!! I have already met some of my house mates they are all really nice. I think though I spent more time talking to Ravenclaws then anyone else. They aren't a bad lot really, but the Slytherins, they are just plain stuck up! I went to introduce myself to a couple and none of them would talk to me! That's ok.... I will have more then enough friends to go around. OOOOH I almost forgot I signed up for some extra curricular activities, one of them being The Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap. I get to conjure up a bag. I haven't tried doing that yet. It should be a nice challenge. I also need to find some charms and yarn in my friends house colors. That shouldn't be too hard to do. I think also I will put in a couple of goodies like some chocolate frogs and licorice wands just for good measure.

Oh I am so excited, classes start next week for me so I have a whole week almost to take my tests and sign up for the classes I need to take. This is going to be the best first year ever!

Off to Hogwarts

Today I am taking the train to Hogwarts. I am soooooooooooooo excited, as this will be my first year. I am also a little bit scared. My mum says that is to be expected. She was excited and scared her first time too. She has told me so many things about her time at Hogwarts though so that has taken the edge off of some of the scariness. One thing I am scared of is the sorting hat! I don't want to be a Slytherin. I come from a long line of Hufflepuffs and that's what I want to be!!! What if I am put in a different house!?! I am so nervous. I am sure I will faint when the headmaster puts the hat on my head. Oh, I have to go now, Diarly, my mum is calling! It's time to go to the station!!!

---Henrietta