Welcome [Edition Two]
Welcome to another jam-packed edition of The Hogwarts Pensieve!
It has now been over two months since The Hogwarts Experience opened, and it has been a busy second month. There have been more classes, more duels, and even more Quidditch. New areas have been opened, including the yearbook and we have adopted some animals to the site. We have had challenges, games, apparition tests, awards, debates and new languages, not to mention over doubling our members!
To sum it all up, here are the highlights:
Order of Merlin Awards were presented to the following people on Sunday 16th April
Order of Merlin - Best Initiative - Fated4HPOrder of Merlin - Hard Work - WaterLily
Order of Merlin - Most Helpful - LilyFlower
Order of Merlin - most cheerful - Cheery
Order of Merlin - Humorist - Cill
Order of Merlin - Most Dedicated - Duck the Duck
Order of Merlin - Bravery - Roman
Well done to Waterlily who passed her apparition test on Thursday 6th April 2006
We have also welcomed five new professors to join the existing professors:
Astronomy Professor LisaMackayHerbology Professor Herbaceoustraitorous
Arithmancy Professor Just Ginny
Divination Professor Etta
Librarian Roman
Enjoy the edition!
Quidditch Roundup
by Padfoot Potter
And here are the Quidditch Standings! I am your reporter, Pads and I will be giving out the inside scoop on Quidditch! I will also be interveiwing some of the Players themselves!
I am here interviewing a talented player. The one the only, RUNNING_SWIFT!!! So if you are a Quidditch player...I could be coming to you next!
Do you really like being in Quidditch or just kind of like it?
Somewhere in between, I guess. Quidditch wasn't (and still isn't!) really my kind of thing, but once I start playing, I get really really into it, and it's really fun, so yes'm, I do enjoy it!
Do you think you are good?
No, not really! Well... I don't like to say I'm good at things, but I'll leave whether I'm good at it or not up to you to decide haha.
Who do you think is the best player on your team?
Erm... If I say, the rest of the team will... *cowers and hides* Haha. I like working with everyone on the team, and I'm good friends with all of them. I'd say WL's most original, and definitely the most determined, and Ducky and you are always there to back everyone up. All those Chasers... well, we help them do a good job... *cowers and hides some more*
Who do you think you play best with?
Do they have to be on my team? On my team, I really don't know. I mean, there're 5 other people who have people to work with, whilst me and you kinda... hover. So I really wouldn't know, on our team anyway. Not on our team... I regret now saying that the two people who I work best with (in my opinion) are both on the Slytherin team *more cowering and hiding* Even though they are both pure evil, I think I work with them both really well... kinda. Well, apart from the acid-on-broom and the... sneaking-up-behind-me things... I think I need to redefine my definition of 'working best with'...Okay, I'll shut up now...
What team do you think is the best?
GRYFFINDOR!!!!!!!!!! GO GO GRYFFINDOR! GO GO GRYFFINDOR! Very Happy (Was that a question that really needed answering?)
Do you plan on playing this game for a long time?
Quidditch? I'm doing everything I can to keep us Gryffies at the top of the House Points! It's not something that I'm overly joyous about, but if we just do well, then it's fine!
Now here are the standings!
Hufflepuff: Played 4 Won 4 Lost 0
Ravenclaw: Played 4 Won 2 Lost 2
Slytherin: Played 4 Won 1 Lost 3
Gryffindor: Played 4 Won 1 Lost 3
So root for your team. Also remember if you are not on the team and would like to talk to your captain about being able to play for a player who can not make it to a match. We have played tons of games and all have been rockin!!
I am out.
New! Think Aloud Thermos!
Fred and George's Mad Mumblings
by rip_dogfather
"George?"
"Yes Fred?"
"What do you get if you cross a kangaroo with a sheep?"
"I don't know George, what do you get if you cross and kangaroo with a sheep?"
"A woolly jumper!"
"Har, har, har! That was very funny George. Now, on a more serious note, I've got some terrible news."
"What is it Fred? Have you sold your soul to Voldie? Are you gay? Oh No! You've joined Malfoy's gay Death Eater squad, haven't you?"
"No, no my dear brother. I had to go to St. Mungo's the other day because I got a steering wheel stuck down my trousers."
"You should have told oh brother of mine."
"I must have forgotten. So I said to the Healer, 'Will you do something about this steering wheel down my trousers? It's driving me nuts!? Do you see? 'Driving me nuts.' Do you get it? Do you?"
"That was terrible. Now, do you want to hear my story?"
"Yeh! I love stories. Do you remember the one about Silverdreds and the Three Dragons and-"
"Fred! I'm telling the story. Anyway, it was a dark and stormy night and three wizards were stuck in the Shrieking Shack."
"That place gives me the heebie-jeebies."
"Shut up Fred! Well, one of the wizards said, 'Tell us a story Big Jack,' So Big Jack stood up and told the story as follows, 'It was a dark and stormy night and three wizards were stuck in the Shrieking Shack.'"
"Hang on, you already told this story."
"I haven't finished telling it yet! So, one of the wizards said, tell us a story Little Bob. So Little Bob stood up and told the story as follows, 'It was a dark and stormy night and three men were stuck in the Shrieking shack, and one said...'"
"George. Shut that hole in your face or I'll rearrange your head so it looks like Snape's backside, and if his buttocks are as ugly as his face then pigs will fly."
"If I levitate them they will fly."
"Never mind George. Thank you, dear reader, for listening to us-"
"-and have a safe journey home. Fred and I will be back with more Mad Mumblings-"
"-as soon as we have thought of some more. So, I'm away laughing on a fast camel-"
"Fred, I'm not sure they'll understand that so in other words, goodbye to all the normal people out there, whose name is not George Weasley."
"Or Fred."
The Witches Wardrobe
Feeling like a rebel? Ever wondered what it would be like on the...dark side? Wonder no more! Looking lithe in leather, our model Leah simply oozes evil.
Dazzle your friends and impress your professors with this crisp sports outfit, modelled here by Helena. Sitting in the stands watching Quidditch no longer needs to be a chore, when you're wearing this light-as-a-feather sports outfit.
Christmas may be a while away yet, but it's never too early to start planning your perfect party outfit! Inspired by the top Fairy designer Anya LaDiva, our model Sara shows that cutesy can be cool, and Christmas doesn't have to be an endless line of drab jumpers.
House Colours
Whether you're a Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin or Hufflepuff, we've got the outfit for you. Show off your house colours when wear these fantastic designs.
The epitome of cool, our Gryffindor model Sammie keeps it simple but chic in a slouchy jumper and skinny jeans. To add that extra bit of house pride to the outfit, accessorize with red ballet-style pumps and gold accessories.
Our Ravenclaw model Rachel keeps it cowgirl-cool in top-to-toe blue. Wear your skinny jeans with killer heals to add that extra bit of glamour to your outfit.
Let the bad girl in you out when you wear this outfit. Our model Ebony teams bootcut black jeans with a slouchy skull and cross bones jumper, in a way that only a Slytherin can.
Go girly with Gabby in this stylish summer outfit for Hufflepuff. Combining all the latest trends into one perfectly preened outfit, your housemates will be green with envy.
Words by duck the duck, pictures created by Elfie Dumbledore
Crabbe and Goyle's Words of Wisdom: How to Write Good
Once again, Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle are here to impart their words of wisdom, with another few snippets on 'How to Write Good'.
You will be amazed by their wisdom, astounded by their intelligence and simply flabbergasted by their sheer cleverness.
Ahem.
1. Be more or less specific.
2. The passive voice is to be avoided.
3. Foreign words are not apropos.
4. Contractions aren't necessary.
Cooking With Dobby
Welcome to another edition of Cooking With Dobby. Dobby is most pleased that you is here today to learn how to bake English scones. Scones are most delicious when eaten warm with butter and jam, and a nice cup of tea. This recipe makes 10-12 scones.
What you will be needing for the scones:
* 8oz self raising flour
* 1oz sugar
* 1 level teaspoon baking powder
* 2oz margarine or lard
* 7 tablespoons of milk
* 1 egg
* A greased baking tray
* Round pastry cutter
* Raisins and sultanas (if you'd like)
1. Rub margarine/lard into flour, sugar and baking powder until it resembles breadcrumbs. If you want the raisins and sultanas in the scones, add them now.
2. Add egg, and stir in. Gradually add the milk until a soft dough is formed. If dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
3. Roll dough out to approximately half an inch thick. Use a pastry cutter to make the scones, and bake on a greased baking sheet for 12-15 minutes on gas mark 7/420F, in the middle of the oven.
4. The scones will be golden brown on the top when done.
5. Enjoy!
A Knut For Your Thoughts
Crystal Ball Gazing With Etta
Hello my lovely little peas! Professor Etta is here today to show you an amazing insight into the lives of some of your favourite teachers. As some of you may know, was taught everything I know from the fabulous Professor Trewlaney. Now let us begin with our wonderful headmistress Elfie Dumbledore.
Alrighty then, for my predictions to be accurate I have had to borrow a small tea pot from Elfie's large and hideous, I mean lovely, collection which I will put back once I have fixed it.
Now concentrating hard I can see a grand wedding taking place. Hmm. YES! I can see a tall purple hippo named Ed waiting at the bottom of the aisle for his blushing bride. And beside Ed is the best man who looks rather grumpy, Professor Snape. Oh this looks like an amazing wedding, but wait! Poor Elfie, her wedding will be ruined by an impending death, a very upsetting death indeed, it will be so upsetting that she will turn tail and run for her freedom, if i just go a little closer.... OW!....too close....Yes now i can see, i can see the death of Elfie's bouquet! Oh the shame! Poor Elfie! Run woman run!
Moving on, Duck the Duck has very kindly, without her knowledge, loaned me her collection of Louise Rennison books, oh the fabosity of them all! Let me just gaze into the foggy ball and see..... There we go, I can see a large building, possibly a college or University. And there is our lovely Duck the Duck looking rather sinister as she.... oh dear.... oh lord....NO! She is burning down the building! Quick someone! Help her! Stop her! Lock her away! She has gone MAD, i tell you she has gone MAD!
This really isn't going very well now is it? Let us move quickly on to Lisa Mackay. Ah now using Lisa's unwashed and smelly Cheerleading outfit, I can see our lovely teacher driving along happily in her brand new BMW. Lisa dear..... You re supposed to drive on the road not the pavement! LISA! DO NOT RUN OVER THE PEDESTRIANS!!!!! Oh those poor innocent shopping Muggles! She has just driven straight over them....poor people!
And very quickly we move on to our final teacher of the day, the lovely LilyFlower. Let us take a quick look at Lily's life. With the help of her muggle hand gun, i can see Lily driving along in a pink Hummer with Roman at the wheel, they are laughing rather madly, and singing Britney Spears Oops I did it again... Ah Roman has just pulled up outside of a bank, obviously our two favourite teachers need to stop off and get some cash. Yes, there they go into the bank. Roman dear you have left the engine running.... Oh good heavens! GUNSHOTS! LILY?!?! ROMAN?!?!?! Oh thank the lord, here they come now, and would you look at all those money bags, at least they have escaped the lunatics with the guns...uh oh..... Lily and Roman are no more.... I have unmasked their true identities! It's really Bonnie and Clyde! Oh no!!!!!
Who would believe it! Elfie jilting Ed the hippo at the alter, Duck the Duck is an arsonist, Lisa MacKay killing Muggles and LilyFlower and Roman are the real Bonnie and Clyde!
Heaven help us all! I must flee into this copter!
Until next time my petit pois!