Uugh Muggle trips and poor connections

I had to gout of town for work and while I was sure I would have plenty of time for posting and snitch searching the Internet connection at the hotel was poor and I couldn't stay on long enough to save what I was typing. I had to wait until I got back to the office to have a stable connection. I hope everyone had fun with this round of quidditch.

Questionaire

Potter Name: Cressida Townsbury

Rav ID: Rhea

I am allergic to: not a thing that I know of!

Pets that I have: 7 cats 1dog

My favorite yarn: any natural fiber

If you are a Ravenclaw, do you prefer the film colors or the book colors? (I am jealous of Ravenclaw, they are my favorite color! Book and Movie)

My favorite flavor: That is hard, I don't know if I have one.

My favorite holiday: Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas It's a toss up between Halloween and Christmas.

I would like to receive a: (Sock kit, scarf kit or yarn dyeing kit) I knit more socks than anything but I would love to try dying and it is the perfect season for scarves so........

List your favorite brand of needles or hooks, including size and length:Is there a brand that you are dying to try?: I love Harmony but people keep talking about Addi's so eventually I will try those too.

I've participated in HSKS: (How many times have you participated in HSKS swaps?) this is my third year!

Do you have a birthday during this swap? If so which day? nope

I'm in!!!!

I thought for sure that after the rotton summer I had that I would be expelled from Hogwarts this term but the Headmistress was gracious enough to let me come back! I am thrilled!!!!

Quidditch Round 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?

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?

a. True

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 Scavenger Hunt

Padma Patil

Hannah Abott

Percy

Dumbledore's Army

Cedric Diggory

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

Weekly Quiz

I have probably missed the deadline for this (slow computer) but here it is any way.

"I am not weak," said Harry in a low voice, fury now pumping through him so that he thought he might attack Snape in a moment. "Then prove it! Master yourself!" spat Snape.

Hufflepuff Knit along and Duel Status

I have signed on to knit the Dream Swatch Head Wrap and while it isn't onthe needles yet I do have the yarn picked out. I have a hank of Schaefer Yarn's Laurel in the Empress Wu Zhao colorway that is just beautiful. I have been knitting like crazy lately between UFOs that I am tring to complete and Duel Club knitting! I thought for sure that I was a gonner whe I found out the I would be dueling with Cassandra Grubbly Plank this time. We both finished our hats on the same day but she beat me to the owlry. Maybe her owl will get lost on its way here....
Oh well, I was surprised to have made it to round three.

Quiz Time

1. Who is your favorite member of the Order of the Phoenix? Mrs Weasley
   
2. Favorite person at Hogwarts? Prof. Trelawney
   
3. Favorite spell or charm to use? accio chocolate
   
4. Best and worst classes at Hogwarts? best muggle studies worst arithmancy
   
5. Favorite flower? sweet peas
   
6. What is your beverage of choice? Coffee, tea, latte, soda/pop? tea
   
7. Favorite muggle music? 50's rock or big band swing
   
8. How many family members do you have? 1 daughter, 1 soon to be ex, mum, dad, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, 18 nieces and nephews
   
9. What do you do on your summer vacation? What is your Favorite vacation ever taken? We go camping, best vacation was PSG 3 years ago.
   
10. What is your favorite subject at Hogwarts? Why? divination I feel a need to know everything even the future.
    
11. How many pairs of shoes (footwear) do you have? Which are your favorite pair? too many to count. My favorites are black suede peep toe heals that look like they were from the 40's.
    
12. How many projects do you have OTN (on the needles)? 3
    
13. What is the oldest project you're working on and when did you cast it on? Nagini socks, 4 months ago I think.
    
14. Favorite food(s)? Mexican,Thai or Indian