A Guest
Author: Dr. Armageddon Endikut
Date: 12-14-01 21:15
"No thank you, Armageddon. You really do like staying up late studying," the shadowy figure said. "Still sore about me turning your hair blue?" I asked. "Among other things," said my guest as he stepped into the light. It was Argus Filch. "So how is your magic" I asked. "Terrible! You always knew I was a squib!" Filch said. "Sorry, I had an uncle that was an unfourtunate with magic (Dr. Endikut's way of saying squib)," I said. "I know I just want to do magic so much I..." he said to me. "You are a good man deep down. I must warn you some unfourtunates with magic resorted to terrible ways to surpass with their peers in magic," I said. "Oh, I know" he said as part of my lesson plan slipped off my desk. If I wasn't writing down the November lesson plan I would have noticed Filch and the page on the 13 elemental (or very powerful) deamons was gone.
My Name is
Neo
Author: Neo Anderson
Date: 12-14-01 21:42
"Hello!" said Neo. "Sorry to make you fall over. I've noticed you left looking gloomy." The surprised dude seemed to have calmed down a little. "What?" he said.
Neo looked at one of the portraits and waved (which waved back with a smile ^_^) and looked back at the dude. "When ever I see a gloomy face I always try to make a difference," said Neo. The dude looked confused.
"Let me put it this way... Ahem!..." Neo raised his right hand, "Hello! My name is Neo Anderson. I'm a transferred sixth year student sorted into the Hufflepuff house, and I would like to be your friend!"
The dude smiled, "Hi Neo. I'm Prote Spacy! I am also a transferred sixth year in Hufflepuff. I take it you live in London, England?" Prote said. "Yes! Where were you transferred from?" asked Neo.
"I'm from New York City, America," Prote explained. "Neat!" cried Neo with a huge grin. "That is awesome! You are from the other side of the world!"
Neo looked around. "Would you like to walk around?" he asked. Prote smiled. "Sure" he said.
Reading and
to Bed
Author: Lostark The Rude
Date: 12-15-01 00:31
"You still reading?" Doug said going into his room. "I'm on an interesting part in this book," I said.
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Ravenclaw team 1940
...Chaser - Ulysses Nathan Lucky, 5th year
Although the Battle of Britain saddened many Muggles and wizards alike, U. N. Lucky was the most affected, losing his entire family to the attack. It affected him so much, that he was distracted at his loss. He was struck by two bludgers, killing him instantly. U. N. Lucky is now remembered by this book and the memorial plaque in his second home away from home, the library. His broom is gilded and placed in the Ravenclaw common room...
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"So that is what is with that golden broom with the word unlucky on it. I thought it was cursed," Doug said straddling the broom. "Hey! Don't touch that!" said Prescott Clearwater, our prefect. "One, you are a first year so you can't use a broom unless approved, and two that is a tribute to a departed Ravenclaw!" Prescott continued. "Sorry," Doug said sitting down. "You should go to bed. It's late!" Prescott said shooing us to our room.
Wotever Title
You Want It to Be
Author: Sykra Sawyer
Date: 12-15-01 03:42
"OUCH!!" Sykra hit her head as she reached the bottom of the stairs. She slowly sat up and looked around at the pile for first years.
"SYKRA!" Sykra turned to see Cho glaring at her. "Why'd ya go and fall into me?"
"WOT?! You think I meant to?!" The two girls glared at each other before bursting into laughter. "Where's Aradia?" Sykra looked around.
Cho also searched. "I dunno." They stood up. "OH! There she is!" Cho pointed.
"Where?!"
"Over there! Under that pile of first years!"
"OH!" Sykra exclaimed. "Well let's go 'elp her!" They ran over to her and threw the little first years off of her. "You alright?"
"Uh...uh...I think so..." Aradia slowly sat up. "What exactly happened?" Sykra pretended to become interested in a painting hanging on the wall, that contained a man laughing at them. Sykra glared at it as Cho spoke up.
"Well...Our LOVELY friend Sykra here decided to trip on the top step..!"
"Hey!" Sykra said in defense. "Woz an accident, it woz!"
Cho laughed. "Oh I was only jokin'...ya know that!" Sykra glared at her an stood up.
"Be nice." The other two girls stood up laughing.
"What happened?!" All the Ravenclaws turned around to see Professer Flitwick looking up at all of them.
"Uh..." Sykra slowly spoke. "I...uh...kinda...accidentally..tripped on the top step...an' um...we all kinda...um...fell." She jumped behind Cho and Aradia, who were still laughing at her.
Professor Flitwick looked at her for a few moments before bursting into laughter. "Oh Miss Sawyer...is there ever a first day at Hogwarts where you don't do something like this?" He grinned as Cho and Aradia stepped to each side revealing a blushing Sykra. "Just wouldn't be the same if you didn't." He looked at all of the first years watching him in shock. "Now off to bed with you all!"
Sykra headed up the stairs, ignoring the glares she was getting from Prescott, followed by her two friends, who had reduced their laughter to smirks.
Good Nighty
Night!!
Author: Samantha Thatcher
Date: 12-15-01 03:48
George left Fred and Samantha stared after him.
"Umm...So...You play Quidditch?" His attention went back to Samantha.
The girl smiled. "Sure do. M'favourite position is Chaser. But I'll play any'thin' jus' as long as I'm playin'!"
Fred grinned. "Well, the only position we have open is Keeper. How are ya at that?"
"Keeper, eh? Well M'brother says that I am the best Keeper he's seen," She laughed. "I'm fair enough, but a be'er Chaser. They get all the action...!"
Fred laughed. "Yeah they do! Me 'n' George are the Beaters....I think tryouts are on the 16th at...10 in the morning I believe."
"Bea'ers? That's a fun one to. Yeh gunna come cheer me on?" Samantha smiled.
Smiling back Fred replied, "Sure, if ya want. Wouldn't miss it."
"Good...Well now," She yawned and stretched. "Think it's time fer bed. 'Ave a long day tamorrow." She grinned.
"Yeah...Good idea. I'll see ya in the morning, then?" Fred asked.
"Yup! See ya 'en...G'night."
"Sweet dreams Samantha..."
Help!!
Author: Aradia Forest
Date: 12-15-01 06:10
It takes a few minutes before I am finally rescued by Cho and Sykra, who heroically fling first years from on top of me (I HAD to be at the bottom).
Sykra helps me up and asks, "Are you alright?" "Uh," I dust myself off and try to reclaim some dingity. "Yeah... I think so. No broken bones. What happened, anyway?"
Cho explains how Sykra BRILLIANTLY tripped and caused a human domino effect. Sykra is in the process of glaring at a man in a picture who is laughing at her (at us?) and defending herself when our Head of House, Prof. Flitwick comes. He takes one look around and asks for an explanation. A very embarrassed Skyra tries to hide behind Cho and myself. However, the two of us, laughing, step aside and leave Sykra to explain.
After a brief pause, he too laughs. "Oh Miss Sawyer...is there ever a first day at Hogwarts where you don't do something like this? . . . Just wouldn't be the same if you didn't." He looked at all of the first years watching him in shock. "Now off to bed with you all!"
"This is a REGULAR event?" I query, still laughing as we enter the commonroom. "Thanks for the warning you two! Sheesh! Some friends you are!"
Off to Bed
Author: Majandra
Date: 12-15-01 07:30
Majandra wraps up talking with one of the new first years just as Samantha and Fred are finishing their own conversation. Just after the two say their goodnights, Majandra walks past Fred on her way to the girls' dormitory. A slight smile plays on her lips when she pauses long enough to whisper to Fred, "How about a drink named HilariTea? Think about it."
Before Fred can reply, Majandra bounds up the steps to bed.
Coffee, Tea,
or Me?
Author: Fred Weasley
Date: 12-15-01 19:21
Fred raised an eyebrow, his eyes following Majandra as she disappeared into her dormitory.
"HilariTea," Fred muttered, thinking it over. His eyes lit up when he understood the concept and leaping to his feet he exclaimed, "That's bloody brilliant!"
He ran off to his dorm room, hoping to find George still awake. Fred found George buried under a pile of covers, snoring loudly. "George, George! Wake up!"
George stirred, but merely rolled over and began snoring again.
"Remind me to tell you tomorrow then," Fred mumbled, getting ready for bed. He didn't fall asleep quickly, despite the fact that he was very tired. The last time he looked at the clock was midnight...
Deep Thoughts
Author: Pyrrhus
Date: 12-15-01 20:11
Pyrrhus, deep in thought and hardly listening to the talk going on around him, walked with the other Slytherins from the Great Hall down to the dungeon where Slytherin House is located. After entering the Common Room, he sinks down into one of the overstuffed chairs near the fire. The kernel of an idea for getting Granger had popped into his mind just as the feast was ending. The more Pyrrhus rolls the idea around in his mind, the more convinced he becomes that the plan is workable. It's just a matter of polishing the details and drafting one or two fifth year Slytherins to help implement things.
A very sly grin spreads across Pyrrhus's face as he unconsciously rubs his hands together in glee. A minute later his expression turns serious again. His right hand rubbing his temple, Pyrrhus begins thinking of ways to get back at Majandra.
Midnight Meeting
Author: Hermione Granger
Date: 12-15-01 20:38
Hermione was feigning sleep when Majandra slipped into the dorm room. She quietly waited for Majandra to fall asleep, before rolling over to check the time. Midnight.
She carefully pulled back the covers, trying not to make any noise. Sliding her feet into a pair of slippers, Hermione pulled on a robe and secured it around her waist. She exited the dormitory and found the common room to be empty.
"Those boys better not be asleep," she whispered, taking her usual seat before the fireplace.
A minute later, Ron appeared with Harry following closely behind him. Harry held the golden box tightly as he took a seat next to Ron. The three sat quietly for a few moments before Hermione hissed, "Go on already. State your name!"
Harry cleared his throat before saying, "Harry Potter."
The glowing mouth burst from the box and smiled, "Hello Harry..."
It Speaks...Again
Author: Sirius Black
Date: 12-15-01 21:45
The red diaphanous mouth had burst from the box and assumed a great smile upon hearing Harry's name.
"Hello Harry," it said in its shimmering voice. "Please make sure you are in a safe place, then state the name of the gift that Snuffles gave to Ron two years ago.
The three looked at each other and shrugged. "We're safe here," said Ron.
"Everyone's asleep," added Hermione.
Harry looked at them both, scanned the room and said...
Wataya Want?
Author: Clara Devaki
Date: 12-15-01 23:27
Clara walked into the common room and sunk into a chair by the fire. She sighed and looked around. Tempest came in shortly, looked around for Clara, spotted her, and went to sit by her. Clara glared. "Wataya want?"
Tempest glared back. "Was lookin' for you!" She whacked Clara. "You jus' stormed off leavin' me there!"
"Well I wonder why!!"
"Oh come off it Clara!" Tempest looked at her. "It's not like I found it a BAD thing...jus' thought it was a lil funny, that's all..."
Clara glared at Tempest and looked away. "Wasn't s'pose ta be funny."
"Well..." Tempest looked at her. "OH! FORGET IT!!!" She got up and stormed away.
Clara glared after her and looked around. Pyrrhus Fine was sitting a few seats away with a sly looked grin on his face. Wonder what he's happy 'bout... She thought to herself as she sat there staring into the fire.
Cute
Author: Tempest Asiling
Date: 12-15-01 23:45
I swear that girl is impossible! Tempest left for the girls' dormitories to go to bed. She sat and waited for Clara to come up, who eventually did.
"Clara...Why do you take things so personally? I was only playin' with ya!" Tempest grinned. "Draco is kinda cute...!"
Clara's eyes flared. "Good night Tempest." She said through gritted teeth. Tempest grinned and fell asleep.
Missing
Author: Hannah Abbott
Date: 12-16-01 00:20
Hannah talked to Susan and some of the first year Hufflepuffs when they got to the common room.
As the Hufflepuff students started to make their way to bed Hannah realized that she hadn't seen Prote or Neo come in.
Fiddle sticks thought Hannah, I must have lost 'em somewhere in the halls. Hannah couldn't go to bed until she found them. Without the password those two wouldn't be able to get into the House.
Hannah made her way back into the hallways of the castle to look for them.
We Was Found
Author: Neo Anderson
Date: 12-16-01 01:59
Neo and Prote were talking (and walking) until they heard a shout. It was Hannah Abbott.
"Where have you two been?!" she asked. Neo and Prote stared at each other. "We were jus' walking aroun'..." said Neo. Prote shook his head and Hannah let out a sigh.
"Well I couldn't find you guys in the common room! You cannot go in there without the password or knowing where to go!" explained Hannah. "I suggest you both follow me in order to know where you need to go."
Neo and Prote looked guilty. "Follow me..." said Hannah, and all three of them walked to the Hufflepuff house.
Hufflepuff
First Year
Author: Kaitlynne McVeigh
Date: 12-16-01 02:18
Kaitlynne looked around the comfortable Hufflepuff common room once Hannah was done speaking with the First Year students. She didn't even notice Hannah leaving the common room rather quickly.
"So this is Hufflepuff House in Hogwarts. Mum said it was a good place to be. I'm glad I'm in her old House..." Kait thought as she noted the couches and tables, the overstuffed chairs, and the large fireplace.
Remembering that conversation with her mother also brought back the moments just before it. It was the day Kait received her Hogwarts acceptance letter. She thought at first it was some kind of prank. Who'd ever believed that witchcraft and wizardry were anything more than children's tales?
It was then that Mum revealed what she'd been hiding from both Dad and Kaitlynne all those years. Mum was a witch. Dad didn't believe it at first, and neither had Kait.
"Mum made some pretty convincing arguments, though." Kaitlynne smiled as she remembered how Mum had Transfigured Dad's favorite chair into a badger and back. Dad wasn't too pleased. He'd been sitting in the chair at the time.
Right up until Kait left for Hogwarts, Dad went through the day with a constant bewildered expression on his face. Poor Muggle Dad didn't know how to take it that both his wife and daughter were witches.
Now, here Kaitlynne was in Hufflepuff House. She was on her way. And studying Magic now... she might even keep up with her classes for a change. She was always an indifferent student at best in non-Magical schools. But this, this was exciting!
A huge yawn ambushed Kait. All of the sudden, she was tired. It had been a long day, and all the excitement proved draining. Following Hannah Abbott's directions, she found her way to the First Year Girl's dormitory. Even the large, four-poster beds with the hangings to keep out light and keep in warmth impressed her. She found the bed where her things had been stored, and changed into pajamas.
She couldn't wait for tomorrow, her first full day at Hogwarts!
