Bathilda's Place

My package arrived!!!

2009-04-20T19:23:00.001-07:00

Wow! It's like Christmas came early! I got some fancy chocolate, some darling stitch markers, a journal, cool sock yarn and patterns, another KP circular for my collection, a huge bag, and I think best of all a drop spindle and some roving!!!!! Squeeee!!! Now I can learn to spin! Pictures will follow, but probably not for a week or so, as we are leaving for vacation tomorrow, camping where there is no internet access. (Sounds bad, but there is also no cell phone reception, which sounds even worse, BUT it means I can't get a pleading call from work asking if there's any way possible I could come in for a few hours.)

Thank you Antonio!

BB

My owl is flexing his wings

2009-04-10T18:39:00.001-07:00

limbering up, and getting ready to carry my package to Callisto tomorrow.

Bag is done!

2009-04-03T18:49:00.000-07:00

Callisto's bag is done, finally! I'm getting the last few items together, and plan to mail the package on or about the 10th.

That is, unless I get detention again.

By the way, is there actually a *rule* against telling the firsties that it's a professor's birthday so they sing to him in the Great Hall?

Bathilda

It wasn't me, you can't prove it was me, he was like that when I got here...

2009-03-26T19:16:00.000-07:00

So...word of advice to fellow Slytherins...unless you really enjoy scrubbing all the trophies in the trophy room without magic, do not:

1) Sneak a batch of gillyweed out of the greenhouse.

2) Feed it to a gaggle of gullible firsties, telling them it's a "special wizard delicacy"

3) Yell, "Oh Merlin, no! Run, run for your lives! It's coming right at us! Into the lake, we'll be safe, it can't swim!" and chase them toward the water when you didn't actually see a thing.

4) Laugh so hard you swear you will need skele-gro for the three ribs you cracked because you never saw anything so funny in your whole life.

BB

p.s. I swear I had more of a sense of humor at 11. And I did have a drying charm and some pepper-up ready, so no harm no foul, right?

p.p.s. That Ravenclaw was totally exaggerating...the Squid barely touched him. It definitely did not "grab him" and "nearly squeeze the life out of him".

p.p.p.s. And I totally do not believe he knows mermish.

p.p.p.p.s. On the other hand, I didn't think he knew words like that either. I wonder if the soaping hex has worn off his mouth yet?

Quidditch

2009-03-16T14:34:00.000-07:00

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

Sorry I haven't posted lately

2009-03-13T19:13:00.001-07:00

I've been serving detention.

Who knew the Puffies would take it so *seriously* when I charmed snowballs to follow them around like bludgers? I mean, I thought they would have appreciated the extra quidditch practice.

But maybe it was taking it too far to have a round dozen pelting dela Weasley in the Great Hall? Quinn spoke to me at great length on the proper value of Slytherin subtlely. ;-)

BB

Slytherin Quiz

2009-02-27T13:02:00.000-08:00

Here it goes...I've been in bed all day, taking breaks only to wobble to the bathroom and drinking small sips of ginger ale that the house elves have been bringing me.

House Quiz
These are short answer questions. Try to answer them completely - if three people do something, for example, give all three names. When you have done the quiz and posted on your blog, please come comment here so we can go check it. Thanks!

1. Harry discovers in Regulus' room that he and Regulus have something uncommon and unexpected in common. What is this, and how did he figure it out?
Regulus was also trying to destroy the horcruxes. He found the note with the initials RAB on it, and made the connection with Regulus Black.

2.On three ocassions former professors can be presumed to have "visited" the trio while they are in "exile" - which professors and which ocassions would these be?
Umbridge at the Ministry of Magic, Lupin at 12 Grimmauld and Phineas Black in the forest from the portrait of Hermione in her bag.

3. How do Ron and Harry get into the Ministry?
They use polyjuice potion

4. Who is the blond-haired boy, and why is he important?
He's Grindlewald...who grew up to be a dark wizard but at the time was apparently Dumbledore's sweet baboo. :-)

5. How is the exception that food cannot be conjured classified?
Gamp's elemental law of transformation states that food can be multiplied but not created from nothing.

6. Where does the trio first run into Dean Thomas?
In the forest while he was on the run.

7. Bathilda Bagshot does not speak in front of Hermione and Ron because....
It's not really Bathilda Bagshot--it was Nagini in disguise. It would have given her away if she spoke in Parseltoungue

8. Who can Harry be said to have buried in Deathly Hallows?
Crabbe

9. Which Horcruxes has Harry actually seen in person before the book starts?
Nagini, the Diary, the resurrection stone, and himself

10. Who actually destroys each of the Horcruxes?
The diary which produced the teenage Riddle revenant - destroyed by Harry with the basilisk fang
Nagini - stabbed with Godric Gryffindor's sword by Neville
Hermione destroyed Helga Hufflepuff's cup
Ron Weasley destroyed the locket
Dumbledore broke the resurrection stone
Crabbe destroyed the Ravenclaw diadem accidentally with fiendfire
Harry was killed by Voldemort

Extra credit:

Tom Riddle's grandfather inherited the stone of resurrection. Harry's father inherited the invisibility cloak. What does this imply about Tom Riddle and Harry Potter?
The Potters must somehow (through marriage?) be related to the Gaunts and the Peverells. Which is not really surprising given that most purebloods are related to each other, and draws into question Dumbledore's true motivation in sending Harry to live with the Evanses...given pureblood interrelation, I find it a bit of a stretch that there was *no-one* who was even vaguely related to the Potters still alive. (Did he want Harry to have a hard life to set him up to feel extremely grateful to Dumbledore when Dumbledore "rescued" him?)

Quidditch

2009-02-19T19:05:00.000-08:00

Picture Scavenger Hunt

Nymphadora TonksMad Eye Moody
Kreacher
The Dursley's House at 4 Privet Drive
George Weasley (Twins, Basil. Twins!)

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?

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?

b. Snape

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

4. Who informed Harry, Ron and Hermione of the bequests left to them in Dumbledore’s will?

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

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?

b. Sirius Black’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?

d. By giving him Regulus Black’s old locket

8. Who did they eventually find was in possession of the locket/Horcrux?

d. Dolores Umbridge

9. What did Harry find embedded in the door of Umbrdige’s office?

a. Moody’s magical eye

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?

d. To the site of the Quidditch World Cup

Slytherin House Quiz

2009-02-13T19:01:00.000-08:00

1. Which housemate has an 11 ½ inch holly wand with a Dragon Heartstring core?
I believe that would be...me!
2. Which housemate creates rockin’ sock patterns?
Emma Wigworthy
3. Which housemate has the hots for David Boreanez?
Cassandra Puddlemere
4. Which housemate used to be the top badger who made a habit of eating snakes?
Quinn
5. Which housemate shows off her awards from HSKS6 on her blog?
Madam Ferula Finnigan
6. Which housemate makes kicka* * cookies IRL?
Esmerelda Beanswallow
7. Which housemate is a third year Slytherclaw, whatever the hell that means?
Callisto Verity...my spoilee!
8. Which housemate wants Plymouth to make her feet happy?
Belladonna Boomslang
9. Which housemate is a knitting addict? (Ok, all of us, but one in particular.)
Lily of Flitwick
10. Which housemate loves to sing?
Diana Lockhart
11. Which housemate has issues with muggle devices?
Ginny Crookshanks
12. Which housemate likes Darth HelloKitty?
Cecily Fortescue
13. Which housemate has a member of the family with his own fan club?
Queen Frysia
14. Which housemate has never-ending PMS?
Olivia Gaunt
15. Which housemate originally comes from South New Joisey?
Penelope Caerphilly
16. Which housemate “adores” European chocolates?
Clara Clovenhoof
17. Which housemate has a roommate who seriously put a crimp in her communication abilities?
Rowena Weasley
18. Which housemate was fortunate enough to lose her HP husband?
Lavender Diggory-Dolohov
19. Which housemate likes some Nascar dude?
Andromeda Finch-Fletchley
20. Which housemate needs a new time-turner?
Ophelia Crookshanks

I got a new wand

2009-02-04T15:26:00.001-08:00

Wood type: holly
Length: 11½ inches
Core: Dragon Heartstring

get your own wand!

Slytherin Quiz Answers

2009-02-02T12:58:00.000-08:00

First Slytherin House Quiz

What are your three most favorite colors?
green, silver, and black
What are you three least favorite colors?
burgundy, gold, and yellow
Your favorite candy is Chocolate Frogs. Or any chocolate. I'm not fussy.
Draco, Lucius, or Snape?
Yes, please!
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Both
What type of kit did you ask for?
Any
Acrylic—has its uses, should all be burned, best yarn to work with (choose one)?
Has its uses. I'm not spending the galleons for merino wool for a large afghan, for instance.
Who is the Slytherin Head Girl this term?
Quinn
Name four “extras” you would love to receive in your kit.
chocolate, tea (decaf), stitch markers, yarn
What are your three most favorite scents?
hyacinth, sweet pea, and lilac
Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?
sweet
Which Slytherin is the Keeper of the Crucio List?
Cassandra
Do you really need more stitch markers?
yes...I keep losing them!
Dpns, circular, or straight?
Circular, especially KnitPicks Harmony interchangeable
What yarn makes you squee?
Alpaca
Favorite HP Movie?
HP and the Sorcerer's Stone
Favorite HP character?
Twins, Basil. Twins.
Who was your first choice for DADA professor?
Whichever one's the cutest. Life's too short for ugly teachers. :-)
What is the Slytherin Common Room called?
The Snake Pit
What makes you worthy of being in Slytherin House?
There are other houses?

I promise I will behave this year...

2009-01-23T13:30:00.001-08:00

I sent my owl back to Hogwarts

2009-01-23T13:27:00.000-08:00

I can't wait to hear back!

Bathilda's First Post

2009-01-10T14:50:00.000-08:00

I'm eagerly waiting for the new term at Hogwarts to begin! I had so much fun last time (and made a new friend in Gryffindor) I can't wait to do it again.