The Enchanted Chalise
"Have you drank from the chalise yet?" Arriana inquired as she plucked the beautiful gold cup from his hand.
"No. According to the legend one must be worthy of a sip from this chalise or death comes on swift wings. I'm not quite ready to go just yet," Artis replied as he stood to put on his robe. " We really must be getting back to Hogswart before they notice that we are gone. Do you still have some floo powder?"
"Yes, are you sure it's still safe for us? What are you going to do with the chalise?"
"I'm going to hide in the forbidden forest when we get back to school," Artis told her as he took some of her floo powder. Seeing the worry on her face he assured her that it was for the best. No one would think to look there.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
New Knitting Bag
I've decided that I need a new knitting bag. My current one has seen its better days and is starting to tear in the front. It's really not the bags fault though. I'm hard on bags. I like to carry everything that I think I might need. So I've been looking at the Namaste Laguna Bag and the Jordana Paige bags. I'm leaning really hard towards the Laguna Bag. It looks nice and roomy but I'm wondering if it can hold up over time. Like I said I'm hard on bags.
I've decided that I need a new knitting bag. My current one has seen its better days and is starting to tear in the front. It's really not the bags fault though. I'm hard on bags. I like to carry everything that I think I might need. So I've been looking at the Namaste Laguna Bag and the Jordana Paige bags. I'm leaning really hard towards the Laguna Bag. It looks nice and roomy but I'm wondering if it can hold up over time. Like I said I'm hard on bags.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Quidditch Round 2
1. On which day did the Order of the Phoenix come to get Harry?
a. Tuesday
b. Sunday
c. Saturday
d. The day of his 17th birthday
2. During all this chaos with voldemort and the Death Eaters, people still had lives to live and Ron's oldest brother, Bill decided to marry Fleur Delacour? Who were the uninvited guests at Bill and Fleur's wedding?
a. Voldemort
b. Death Eaters
c. Scrimgeour
d. Grindewald
3. Voldemort had seven Horcruxes hidden in different places. Six of them were hidden at the Gaunt shack, Hogwarts, a cave, inside Harry, inside his snake, Nagini and Tom Riddles Diary. Did Voldemort hide the last Horcrux inside the Malfoy's vault at Gringotts?
a. Yes
b. No
4. Why did the Dumbledore's move to Godric's Hollow?
a. The reason is unknown
b. They were tired of their old home.
c. The father went to Azkaban
d. It was a better place for their children to grow up
5. Harry and Hermione read a part of "Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore," written by Rita Skeeter. Then they met Dumbledore's brother Abeforth and he told them the same story, just with a few details changed. Which of the following did Aberforth and Rita Skeeter agree on about Dumbdore's past?
a. Why the Dumbledore family moved to Godric's Hollow
b. That Dumbledore was friends with Grindelwald for a while.
c. Why nobody outside the family noticed Ariana much.
d. The reason for Dumbledore's father's imprisonment in Azkaban.
6. When Harry and Hermione visit Godric's Hollow, they visit the graveyard to see Harry's parent's graves. Harry walks by a tombstone that we later learn belong to tone of "The Three Broother'. The brother buried there once owned what?
a. The ressrection stone
b. The cloak
c. The wand
d. The sword
7. The Trio finds out that Luna had been kidnapped by the Death Eaters , and that they won't give her back until they got Harry Potter. Why did they kidnap Luna?
a. Her father sided with Harry and Dumbledore
b. They though he would come to her rescue
c. She was a muggleborn
d. Her father failed as a Death Eater
8. After Voldemort killed Snape, he left the room and Harry came out from under the cloak. Snape gave Harry some of his memories all the way from when he was a child to just months before. Harry dived into the Pensieve and which of the following did he not see?
a. Dumbldore telling Snape that at some point Snape had to kill him.
b. Snape telling Lily she was a witch
c. Snape and Lily having fun in a potions class
d. Snape talking to Dumbledore on a hilltop
9. On the search of the Lost Diadem, Harry finally gets to takl to the Gray Lady. Who was the Gray Lady when she was alive?
a. She didn't remember because she had been dead for so long.
b. Rowena Ravenclaw.
c. Helena Ravenclaw.
d. A girl who was put in ravenclaw 800 years previously
10. Which of these is not one of Harry or Ron's children?
a. Rose
b. Hugo
c. James
d. Victoria
Picture Scavenger HuntThese pictures must either be posted to your blog or linked to from your blog.
Picture Scavenger HuntThese pictures must either be posted to your blog or linked to from your blog.
Lily
Ron
Snape
Luna
Godric's Hollow
Friday, March 13, 2009
News Around HSKS7
- a brief highlight of what your classmates are up to.
Sian a bright first year in Hufflepuff has thrown herself into her homework with such relish that all of her teachers love her. Many are confused why the young lady seems to have been targeted by dementors so lately. The ministry is investigating the matter as we speak.
Prendolyn of Griffindor was called out of town to attend a state Quiddich championship with her family. Her team came close to winning but lost when the seeker of the other team caught the snitch with his mouth. It was an exciting match to say the least.
Emma of Slytherin has been busying teaching the youngest member of her family how to knit the muggle way due to underage wizard restrictions. She finds it very relaxing to do it that way also, but don't tell her that I told you.
From HSKS7 News
Arriana Stylos
- a brief highlight of what your classmates are up to.
Sian a bright first year in Hufflepuff has thrown herself into her homework with such relish that all of her teachers love her. Many are confused why the young lady seems to have been targeted by dementors so lately. The ministry is investigating the matter as we speak.
Prendolyn of Griffindor was called out of town to attend a state Quiddich championship with her family. Her team came close to winning but lost when the seeker of the other team caught the snitch with his mouth. It was an exciting match to say the least.
Emma of Slytherin has been busying teaching the youngest member of her family how to knit the muggle way due to underage wizard restrictions. She finds it very relaxing to do it that way also, but don't tell her that I told you.
From HSKS7 News
Arriana Stylos
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
From the frying pan to the fire!
Arriana having planned for just this kind of betrayal took a step back right onto the portkey that she had made out of an ordinary garden hoe. Landing on the street behind Diagon alley, Arriana carefully made her way to her hotel room. Once upstairs she remove her cloak, the extra padding she had added to her clothes and her wig.
"That was a close one," she told her brother as he removed the cuffs.
"I'm glad that you took a fake with you. I couldn't imagine what would have happened if this had fallen in the wrong hands," he told her as he held up the enchanted chalise that gave the drinker eternal life according to legend.
The ministry had been after it for months since Voldermont had taken over.
Arriana having planned for just this kind of betrayal took a step back right onto the portkey that she had made out of an ordinary garden hoe. Landing on the street behind Diagon alley, Arriana carefully made her way to her hotel room. Once upstairs she remove her cloak, the extra padding she had added to her clothes and her wig.
"That was a close one," she told her brother as he removed the cuffs.
"I'm glad that you took a fake with you. I couldn't imagine what would have happened if this had fallen in the wrong hands," he told her as he held up the enchanted chalise that gave the drinker eternal life according to legend.
The ministry had been after it for months since Voldermont had taken over.
Friday, March 06, 2009
New Homework
The shadows lengthened as the lonely witch waited in the graveyard to make her connection. Where was he? He couldn't have forgotten about her, could he? The shiver of cold slithered down her back and her heart jumped to her throat as she spotted someone in the distance. Was that him? She had never met him before, but hoped it was her contact. If she were to be caught by Ministry officials with this in her possession, it could mean real trouble for her whole family! Impatient and fearful, the stranger approached too fast, but too slow all at once. "How did I get myself into this?" she muttered under her breath. The faces flitted though her mind of those that coerced her into submission. Assuring her that this was the only way for all of them to be safe.
"Do you have it?" asked the stranger in a gravelly voice that didn't match his youthful face. Nodding she reached into the inner pocket of her cloak, extracted a small black velvet pouch and dropped it into his out stretched hand. As soon as the bag touch his hand magically cuffs appeared on her wrists. "Miss Stylos you are under arrest and will be sent to Azkaban to await trial." Stay turned more to come.
The shadows lengthened as the lonely witch waited in the graveyard to make her connection. Where was he? He couldn't have forgotten about her, could he? The shiver of cold slithered down her back and her heart jumped to her throat as she spotted someone in the distance. Was that him? She had never met him before, but hoped it was her contact. If she were to be caught by Ministry officials with this in her possession, it could mean real trouble for her whole family! Impatient and fearful, the stranger approached too fast, but too slow all at once. "How did I get myself into this?" she muttered under her breath. The faces flitted though her mind of those that coerced her into submission. Assuring her that this was the only way for all of them to be safe.
"Do you have it?" asked the stranger in a gravelly voice that didn't match his youthful face. Nodding she reached into the inner pocket of her cloak, extracted a small black velvet pouch and dropped it into his out stretched hand. As soon as the bag touch his hand magically cuffs appeared on her wrists. "Miss Stylos you are under arrest and will be sent to Azkaban to await trial." Stay turned more to come.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Bi-weekly Question #5
What knitting/crochet pattern have you worked that you could see yourself making over and over and never get tired of? I don't know of any pattern that I could make over and over again to be honest. I love to knit hats and a few of them I have knit twice but no more than that. I like trying a lot of different patterns and challenging myself to top the last thing that I made. I also like to make things that are constructed differently. One sweater and one vest that I recently made, I'm thinking of making them again in different colors of course but that is about as far as it goes.
What knitting/crochet pattern have you worked that you could see yourself making over and over and never get tired of? I don't know of any pattern that I could make over and over again to be honest. I love to knit hats and a few of them I have knit twice but no more than that. I like trying a lot of different patterns and challenging myself to top the last thing that I made. I also like to make things that are constructed differently. One sweater and one vest that I recently made, I'm thinking of making them again in different colors of course but that is about as far as it goes.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Hogsmeade Weekend
I'm just now getting over my butterbeer hangover enough to make it to my computer to record the events of this weekend. My roommates and I made our way to the candy store and I bought as many chocolate frogs as my pocket could hold. I hate running out of those. Then I went to the Post Office and placed a package in the mail for my Mom. No real reason just cause. Then we made our way to the pub and played drinking games until I was under the table. I'm really not that go at them. Even when I went to Muggle schools.
Arriana
I'm just now getting over my butterbeer hangover enough to make it to my computer to record the events of this weekend. My roommates and I made our way to the candy store and I bought as many chocolate frogs as my pocket could hold. I hate running out of those. Then I went to the Post Office and placed a package in the mail for my Mom. No real reason just cause. Then we made our way to the pub and played drinking games until I was under the table. I'm really not that go at them. Even when I went to Muggle schools.
Arriana
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Potions
On my way to potions class I tripped over Knitsy our house elf and slid one way while my books and quills went the other. She felt horrible thinking that it was her fault but I assured her that it was mine. I should have been watching where I was going but Snape was on my mind. I'm horrible at potions and that man never lets me forget it. I'd already spent one detention with him and seeing as how I'm running late right now I'm positive that I'll be spending another evening with him instead of practicing with my Quidditch team. Quickly picking up my things I raced off in a mad dash once again. With barely a minute to spare I landed gratefully in my seat. Snape glared at me but I didn't get detention. Yah!
On my way to potions class I tripped over Knitsy our house elf and slid one way while my books and quills went the other. She felt horrible thinking that it was her fault but I assured her that it was mine. I should have been watching where I was going but Snape was on my mind. I'm horrible at potions and that man never lets me forget it. I'd already spent one detention with him and seeing as how I'm running late right now I'm positive that I'll be spending another evening with him instead of practicing with my Quidditch team. Quickly picking up my things I raced off in a mad dash once again. With barely a minute to spare I landed gratefully in my seat. Snape glared at me but I didn't get detention. Yah!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Quidditch Round One
1. What momentous event was the reason that the members of the Order of the Phoenix felt it necessary to move Harry out of the Dursley’s house?
a. The start of the new school year
b. The Dursleys kicking him out
c. Voldemort’s escape from Azkaban
d. Harry’s upcoming birthday
2. Who revealed the actual date of Harry’s transfer to Voldemort, despite the misinformation the Order had been spreading around that the move would occur on the eve of his actual birthday?
a. Mundungus
b. Snape
c. Yaxley
d. Shacklebolt
3. With the use of Polyjuice Potion (and to confuse any possible attack by Death Eaters), six member of the Order were disguised as Harry and escorted out of Privet Drive, along with the real Harry. Which member of the order did not survive that night?
a. Mad-Eye Moody
b. Nymp0hadora Tonks
c. Hagrid
d. George Weasley
4. Who informed Harry, Ron and Hermione of the bequests left to them in Dumbledore’s will?
a. Kingley Shaclebolt
b. Minerva McGonalgall
c. Arthur Weasley
d. Rufus Scimgeour
5. During the wedding celebration for Bill and Fleur, Kingley Shacklebolt sent a Patronus to tell the guests that the Ministry had fallen, Scrimgeour (the Minister) was dead and the wedding celebration was about to be attacked by Death Eaters. What form did the Patronus take?
a. A lynx
b. An otter
c. A doe
d. A stag
6. Escaping from the wedding to London, our three friends found themselves confronted by a pair of Death Eaters, disguised as workmen. This close brush impressed on them the need to find someplace to hide. Where did they decide to go?
a. The Leaky Cauldron
b. Sirius Black’s house
c. The Dursley’s house
d. Ron’s Auntie Muriel’s house
7. Kreacher’s animosity towards Harry, Ron and especially Hermione (a Mudblood) was well documented in book five, “The Order of the Phoenix.” His initial interaction with them showed that his attitude had not changed. How did they win him over?
a. By giving him clothes and his freedom
b. They didn’t win him over!
c. By giving him something to eat
d. By giving him Regulus Black’s old locket
8. Who did they eventually find was in possession of the locket/Horcrux?
a. Severus Snape
b. Lucius Malfoy
c. Lord Voldemort
d. Dolores Umbridge
9. What did Harry find embedded in the door of Umbridge’s office?
a. Moody’s magical eye
b. Nymphadora’s purple hair
c. Hedwig’s head
d. George Weasley’s ear
10. After retrieving the Horcrux, they tried to return to their safe place but they were pursued (actually Yaxley tagged along when they disapparated). This meant that the Death Eaters knew their hiding place and they had to go somewhere else. Where did Hermione take them?
a. To Godric’s Hollow
b. To the Forbidden Forest
c. Back to the Burrow
1. What momentous event was the reason that the members of the Order of the Phoenix felt it necessary to move Harry out of the Dursley’s house?
a. The start of the new school year
b. The Dursleys kicking him out
c. Voldemort’s escape from Azkaban
d. Harry’s upcoming birthday
2. Who revealed the actual date of Harry’s transfer to Voldemort, despite the misinformation the Order had been spreading around that the move would occur on the eve of his actual birthday?
a. Mundungus
b. Snape
c. Yaxley
d. Shacklebolt
3. With the use of Polyjuice Potion (and to confuse any possible attack by Death Eaters), six member of the Order were disguised as Harry and escorted out of Privet Drive, along with the real Harry. Which member of the order did not survive that night?
a. Mad-Eye Moody
b. Nymp0hadora Tonks
c. Hagrid
d. George Weasley
4. Who informed Harry, Ron and Hermione of the bequests left to them in Dumbledore’s will?
a. Kingley Shaclebolt
b. Minerva McGonalgall
c. Arthur Weasley
d. Rufus Scimgeour
5. During the wedding celebration for Bill and Fleur, Kingley Shacklebolt sent a Patronus to tell the guests that the Ministry had fallen, Scrimgeour (the Minister) was dead and the wedding celebration was about to be attacked by Death Eaters. What form did the Patronus take?
a. A lynx
b. An otter
c. A doe
d. A stag
6. Escaping from the wedding to London, our three friends found themselves confronted by a pair of Death Eaters, disguised as workmen. This close brush impressed on them the need to find someplace to hide. Where did they decide to go?
a. The Leaky Cauldron
b. Sirius Black’s house
c. The Dursley’s house
d. Ron’s Auntie Muriel’s house
7. Kreacher’s animosity towards Harry, Ron and especially Hermione (a Mudblood) was well documented in book five, “The Order of the Phoenix.” His initial interaction with them showed that his attitude had not changed. How did they win him over?
a. By giving him clothes and his freedom
b. They didn’t win him over!
c. By giving him something to eat
d. By giving him Regulus Black’s old locket
8. Who did they eventually find was in possession of the locket/Horcrux?
a. Severus Snape
b. Lucius Malfoy
c. Lord Voldemort
d. Dolores Umbridge
9. What did Harry find embedded in the door of Umbridge’s office?
a. Moody’s magical eye
b. Nymphadora’s purple hair
c. Hedwig’s head
d. George Weasley’s ear
10. After retrieving the Horcrux, they tried to return to their safe place but they were pursued (actually Yaxley tagged along when they disapparated). This meant that the Death Eaters knew their hiding place and they had to go somewhere else. Where did Hermione take them?
a. To Godric’s Hollow
b. To the Forbidden Forest
c. Back to the Burrow
d. To the site of the Quidditch World Cup
Picture Scavenger Hunt
The pictures must be posted on your blog or at least linked to from your blog. Make sure that the links work or you will not get credit.
Mad-eye Moody
George Weasley
The Durley's House
Kreacher
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
RAVENCLAW QUIZ!
1. What form does your Patronus take? What does it symbolize for you? A tiger. It symbolizes a deadly beauty, while tigers are beautiful they are just as deadly. I love them.
2. Did you bring a cat, an owl, a toad, or other pet with you? What is their name? I brought a cat. His name is Baby.
3. What is your favorite class here at Hogwarts? Charms
4. What is worth sneaking out of the castle for, even if you got caught? Hogsmeade. I had a blast the last time I went.
5. What has made you laugh so hard that you've had butterbeer come out of your nose? Knitting with my girlfriends at a cafe. We were swapping stories and I've never laughed so much.
6. What yarn do you covet? http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_21
7. What is your favorite flavor...the one that you could simply not live without? Is brand important? Chocolate. No.
8. How many HSKS terms have you participated in? One
9. Do you have a birthday, anniversary or other big Muggle event during this year at Hogwarts? My birthday is March 11th
10. Spoiled wool loving yarn snob
1. What form does your Patronus take? What does it symbolize for you? A tiger. It symbolizes a deadly beauty, while tigers are beautiful they are just as deadly. I love them.
2. Did you bring a cat, an owl, a toad, or other pet with you? What is their name? I brought a cat. His name is Baby.
3. What is your favorite class here at Hogwarts? Charms
4. What is worth sneaking out of the castle for, even if you got caught? Hogsmeade. I had a blast the last time I went.
5. What has made you laugh so hard that you've had butterbeer come out of your nose? Knitting with my girlfriends at a cafe. We were swapping stories and I've never laughed so much.
6. What yarn do you covet? http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_21
7. What is your favorite flavor...the one that you could simply not live without? Is brand important? Chocolate. No.
8. How many HSKS terms have you participated in? One
9. Do you have a birthday, anniversary or other big Muggle event during this year at Hogwarts? My birthday is March 11th
10. Spoiled wool loving yarn snob
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Mittens
For my humdrum mittens I've already thought up a theme for the package(vernal equinox) and brought some Lambs Pride in a wonderful color. It's so pretty I would share it with you but you never know who is stalking your blog. The mittens I picked out are so marvelous that I may have to make a pair for myself.
In other swap news- I'm in two others I've decided what hat I'm making for my spoilee. For my HSKS7 swap I'm waiting to hear if we are supposed to be making bags for our spoilees. Until then I'll try to come up with a theme for her package.
For my humdrum mittens I've already thought up a theme for the package(vernal equinox) and brought some Lambs Pride in a wonderful color. It's so pretty I would share it with you but you never know who is stalking your blog. The mittens I picked out are so marvelous that I may have to make a pair for myself.
In other swap news- I'm in two others I've decided what hat I'm making for my spoilee. For my HSKS7 swap I'm waiting to hear if we are supposed to be making bags for our spoilees. Until then I'll try to come up with a theme for her package.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Warm Ewe Up Swap
After a hard day of work, I came home and found a huge box waiting for me on the kitchen table. Seeing that it was from my secret pal I opened it with glee. Inside I found everything wrapped like this.
When I unwrapped it I fell in love with everything. I have three lovely skeins of yarn, some exotic red tea, a Spin-off magazine, some dark chocolate every girls dream, a beautiful red mirror, an exquisite pale pink mug, and a wonderful smelling yankee candle. Can we say spoiled! I love everything!
Monday, January 26, 2009
No More Humdrum Mittens
I just got my match for the next round of this secret mitten swap. I've been checking out my partner's blog and her Ravelry page trying to pick up on her style. I already sent her a message to see if she is looking for a special type of mitten or if I can just go hog wild and surprise her. Naturally I'm hoping for the latter. I've been looking at mitten patterns all day in anticipation of her answer. I'm just so ready to go!
I just got my match for the next round of this secret mitten swap. I've been checking out my partner's blog and her Ravelry page trying to pick up on her style. I already sent her a message to see if she is looking for a special type of mitten or if I can just go hog wild and surprise her. Naturally I'm hoping for the latter. I've been looking at mitten patterns all day in anticipation of her answer. I'm just so ready to go!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
QUESTIONAIRE
How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? I've been knitting for almost ten years now. I took a class at my local LYS.
Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? Intermediate
What are your favorite colors? red, black, blue, purple, pink and yellow
Any you dislike? green
Do you like Latvian type patterns? If so, what are your favorite patterns? I like how Latvian patterns look but I've yet to try any so I don't have a favorite yet.
Do you desire mittens for yourself, your "special someone else" or your child? Me of course
What is the measurement from your wrist to the tip of your longest finger? 7.5 inches
What is the circumference of your hand at it's widest point? 6.75 inches
What other things do you enjoy knitting? I enjoy knitting sweater, shawls, vests and socks.
What sort of needles do you enjoy working with?(addi turbo circulars and wooden double points that are not bamboo)
What's the one project that you've not yet tried but are dying to make? Colorwork gloves like the ones in the book Color Style
What other hobbies do you have? Do you spin? Sew? Garden? Cook? I spin and sew but I'm a major beginner at both.
Besides yarn, do you collect anything? journals
What kind of goodies do you enjoy? Sweets? Salty? I love chocolate, gummy worms, hard candy like butterscotch and jolly ranchers.
Anything you hate or are allergic to? I hate black licorice and acrylic yarn.
What is your least favorite part of Winter? Black Ice
Monday, January 12, 2009
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Why did I learn how to knit?
Even though it was only about nine years ago it seems like forever. Back then I was an avid crocheter and every pattern that I would see and really want to make was knitted and I found myself disappointed every time. So I decided to teach myself to knit with a book. That didn't work out and just when I was about to give up I came across the magazine Easy Knitting with a soap opera actress on the front who said that her favorite knitting shop was in my city. Armed with that magazine I went to that shop and the owner Brenda taught me to knit. I soon gave up crocheting and have been an avid knitter every since. I'm not knocking crochet. I just was not a very good one.
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