Horcruxes!!!

The seven Horcruxes. The Horcruxes were created as a way to give Voldemort everlasting life. As long as a Horcrux exists, he will be able to live. In order to create Horcrux, Voldemort had to murder someone.

Harry Potter. Created when Harry's parents were killed.

Nagini. Bertha Jorkins died which created the Nagini Horcrux.

Tom Riddle's Diary. Created when Moaning Myrtle died.

Marvolo Gaunt's Ring. This was a special Horcrux. Not even Voldemort knew that the stone in the ring was the Resurrection Stone--one of the three Deathly Hallows. Voldemort killed his own father to create this Horcrux.

Helga Hufflepuff's Cup, Voldemort stole from and killed Hepzibah Smith to create this Horcrux. He also stole Salazar Slytherin's Locket.

Salazar Slytherin's Locket, a muggle was killed to create this Horcrux.

Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem, an Albanian peasant's death created this Horcrux.

Snickerdoodle Basket Weaving!

Well, I'm happy to report that since the first class of beginner basket weaving filled so fast at the LYS, that they scheduled a new one. My mom and I were both able to get into the class. We went last night, and the class ran over and hour just so everyone could be sure to go home with a completed basket. Jill, our instructor, was real sweet to stay so long and be so patient with all the new weavers.

I learned so much, and my thumbs are still sore from pulling and tucking and weaving all those reeds. I had so much fun though, that I spent hours today researching where to get a good deal on more basket weaving supplies. My research paid off, and I'll be calling and placing my order tomorrow. Oct 30, I'll try to get together with my mother and make another basket.

My plan is to make one or two more of these neat little baskets, and then try my hand at a larger basket to put by a changing table to hold diapers and baby clothes in easy reach. Anyway, that is the plan. I'll see how I do. It took four hours with an instructor at our elbow to make this basket. I'm hoping it doesn't take too much longer than that to make another basket.

My beautiful creation was made with a moss green reed, while my mother used a pretty purple reed. I can't wait to try to make another.

Matching Wands

Match the wand with the owner.

Vine wood and Dragon Heartstring i. Hermione Granger

Walnut and Dragon Heartstring k. Belatrix Lestrange

Hawthorn and Unicorn tail hair m. Draco Malfoy

Hornbeam and Dragon Heartstring d. Viktor Krum

Ash and Unicorn hair g. Cedric Diggory

Rosewood and Veela Hair l. Fleur Delacour

Elder and Thestral Hair b. Albus Dumbledore

Mahogany and an unknown core j. James Potter

Elm and Dragon Heartstring e. Lucius Malfoy

Cherry and Unicorn hair c. Mary Cattermole

Yew and Phoenix Feather h. Tom Riddle

Holly and Phoenix Feather f. Harry Potter

Willow and Unicorn Hair a. Ron Weasley

So thankful for wikis. I didn't know many of these without the help of a wiki!

Week four assignment

This week we’re going to test your knowledge of Deathly Hallows. Put your answers to the quiz and your essay answer on your blog and it will count for this week’s blogging requirement. Ready

Why does Harry accuse Remus Lupin of being a coward?

Lupin offers assistance to Harry, Ron and Hermione even though he does not know what their plan is. He reveals Tonks is pregnant. He is afraid his child will be a werewolf, and that he will be an unfit father.

Who is R.A.B.?

Regulus Arcturus Black. Younger brother to Sirius. He is the one who took Salazar's locket.

According to legend, what would a person become if he could assemble the Deathly Hallows?

Master of Death

What is Ariana Dumbledore rumored to be?

Squib

What is written on Harry’s parents’ gravestone?

The Last Enemy that Shall Be Destroyed is Death

Why does Krum want to fight Xenophilius Lovegood?

He wears Grindelwald's Mark

Why does Voldemort seek the Elder Wand?

He wants to defeat Harry.

Where did Dumbledore’s family live?

Godric's Hollow

Whose eye does Harry see in his magic mirror shard?

Aberforth Dumbledore

What item does Harry steal from Gringotts?

Hufflepuff Cup

Where does Rita Skeeter get her information about Dumbledore?

Bathilda Bagshot

What is inside the Snitch that Dumbledore leaves Harry?

Resurrection Stone

Why does Dumbledore leave Ron a Deluminator?

So he can get back to Harry.

Why has Hermione not read The Tales of Beedle the Bard?

She is muggle born and so not familiar with typical wizard children's stories.

What is Dumbledore’s greatest regret?

He helped Gellert Grindelwald

Whose mail did Snape open?

Aunt Petunia's

What form does Snape’s Patronus take?

Doe

Why can the Sword of Gryffindor destroy Horcruxes?

It has basilisk venom

What name is given to wizards who help Mudbloods?

Blood traitors

How do Harry and his friends enter the Ministry of Magic?

Through the toilet

Who made Harry’s wand?

Olivander

Essay Question

Choose one of the following questions and post your answer to your blog.

1. How does Harry change over the course of the novel? Is The Deathly Hallows a true coming-of-age story?

2. In what ways do the dead speak to the living in this book?

3. In what way do Ron and Hermione act as foils for Harry, drawing out his qualities and characteristics more clearly?

Word Association Week Three Assignment

This is word association week! All things Harry Potter or Fall related.

Easy enough right? Here’s our list:

1. Pumpkin Pie
2. Owl Hoot
3. Leaf Blowing
4. Weasley Arthur
5. Quaffle Quidditch
6. Hallow Deathly
7. Mad Eye Moody
8. Dragon Norbert
9. Crystal Geyser (oh what a fail)
10. Trees Womping Willow
11. Hermione Granger
12. Hogwarts Witchcraft
13. Burrow Weasley
14. Dobby House Elf
15. Horcrux Nagini
16. Ministry Of Magic
17. Magic Wand
18. Sirius Black
19. Apple Pie
20. Juice Apple
21. Candle stick
22. Ghost Dementor
23. Snake Nagini
24. Wand Elder
25. Invisibility Cloak
26. Tent Camping
27. Spell Book
28. Umbridge Dorothy
29. Dursely Duddems
30. Prophet Daily

The 5 Things

What five things would I bring if I were running away, going into hiding or camping.

If I had answered this a few days ago I would have said:

1) Kleenex

2) Medicine--cough meds, stuffy head meds, fever reducer meds, pain meds, throat lozenges

3) More kleenex

4) Warm blanket for when I was freezing cold, and that I could kick off when fever sweating

5) Pillow

Actually I feel as if I have been in hiding for the past week, and those are the items I had with me. I feel like I should get a prize for answering correctly. Ha!

If I was going away when not ill, then the answers would be different indeed. For going camping:

1) Husband

2) Dog

3) Sonic Screwdriver--I learned from the Doctor! (See below for info about the sonic screwdriver*)

4) Mary Poppins bottomless carpet bag--you can find EVERYTHING in there

5) Crafting survival kit (Kit includes: Crochet hook, knitting needles, tatting shuttles, yarn, thread, scissors and now newly improved with a drop spindle and roving!)

If I were going to run away just scratch out number 1 above....hmmm ok scratch out number 1 and 2! hahahahaha

*For all you Doctor Who fans, from the Doctor Dances:

Capt. Jack: This can work as a sonic blaster, a sonic canon, and a sonic disrupter. Doc what you got?

Doctor: I've got a sonic uh..well never mind.

Capt. Jack: What?

Doctor: It is sonic let's leave it at that.

Capt. Jack: Disrupter, canon what?

Doctor: It is sonic, totally sonic.

Capt. Jack: A sonic what?!

Doctor: Screwdriver.

Rose: Going down! Doctor are you ok?

Doctor: Could have used a warning.

Rose: There's no gratitude.

Capt. Jack: Who has a sonic screwdriver?

Doctor: I do.

Capt. Jack: Who looks at a screwdriver and thinks, "ooo this could be a little more sonic."

Doctor: You've never been bored?

Rose: There's got to be lights.

Doctor: Never had a long night? Never had a lot of cabinets to put up?

Patients: Mummy

Capt. Jack: Door. [Trying to open door with his sonic gadget] Dammit it is these special features they really drain the battery. I was going to send for another one, but somebody's got to blow up the factory! [Looks at the Doctor]

Rose: Oh, I know! The first day we met he blew my job up.

Doctor: Ok, that door should hold it for a bit.

Capt. Jack: The door? The wall didn't stop it.

Doctor: Well it has to find us first. Come on we're not done yet. Assets. Assets.

Capt. Jack: Well I have a banana, and in a pinch you could put up some shelves.

Week one assignment

• Someone with the same craft as you (either those listed above or another one).

Mystry Moonbleu aka Fuddles--we both like to Tat

She made a very beautiful neck wrap that could be used as a shawl.

• Someone who was born in the same month as you.

Angelina Frysia aka Pinkladyknitter--yay we are both April babies!

I love her Eleanor socks! Wish I could find time to finish my first pair of knitted socks.

• Someone from a different country.

Emma Gorodok aka Selena from Germany

I love her purple goth shawl!

• A new HSKS Family member.

Vevina McFey aka Mrsmama

I love Mrs. Figgs Friend. What an adorable kitty she created.

• Someone who has been in 3 or more HSKS swaps.

Perenelle Tejedora aka Sylvo

Sylvo has taught me loads about knitting. She even got me started on my first pair of socks.

• Someone who has a bigger stash than you! (And if your stash is the biggest, proudly say so!

Rowena Bladvak aka Ronni-licious

Rowena made a very beautiful sweater. I wish I could knit a sweater.

• Someone who both knits and crochets.

Andromeda Finch-Fletchley aka Girlywithatwist

She has a sonic screwdriver!

• Someone who has the same favorite color as you.

Hermione Bagnold aka Smileynetta (I have several fav colors but tonight I'm feeling blue)

She has made some adorable little baby booties!

• Someone who has the same favorite season/holiday as you.

Cassandra Grubbly-Plank aka Kristo--I love fall, it is when the heat breaks in Texas

Kristo has made some beautiful hats/beanies with Noro silk garden.

• Someone who has the same favorite fiber as you.

Caradoc Brocklehurst aka Cayden--Noro. I think Noro is beautiful too!

He has a very cute Stowamba!