In My Office

In my office this morning attending to camp business. Had to run out this morning and get myself a Nutty White Mocha! LOVE! But, I can only afford about one a week currently. Unfortunately, camp staff only gets paid once a month! Can you believe it? So, I have to ration out the goodies that I allow myself. But, mmmmmmmmm, is it good!

Be sure to check out the main blog because we are deciding on a DADA Professor for the summer session. There are definitely some yummy decisions to make, and I know that Wisty is itching to get starting with the DADA orientation. She's got it down perfectly. I think she already has a set orientation schedule and run through planned because she's done it so many times already. I'm perfectly at ease because I know that whomever is chosen will be in good . . . eh hem - hands!

In other news, I'm excited to have Cassie Grubbly-Plank as my spoilee for the summer. I'm sad, however, because the link that I have to her blog is not working. Oh, Cassie!!! If you read this please let me know ASAP what you blog address is. Can't wait to read it!

Also, it turns out that I did not have nargles in my sleeping bag, but Horklumps!!! They must have jumped in when I went through my garden at home.

WINGO

Well, I guess we are playing WINGO. I will have to add as I go. This is what I have so far:

Getting Settled In

Whew!!! I feel like I just blew in here on a tornado! I'm so grateful to finally be at camp and have everyone settling in. There is still a lot of work to do for me before I can really join in on the festivities, but I wanted to express my heartfelt welcome to every camper that has chosen HSKS Summer Camp this summer.

Okay, enough of that. I have to make sure there are no nargles in my sleeping bag! More tomorrow!

Last Day of HSKS7

Well, today is the last day of HSKS 7. The end of the term is certainly not my most favorite part of the term. There are lots of email owls flying back and forth, checking and re-checking lists, following up with those who are silent about their kits. The end of the swap does not overshadow the rest of the swap, though. That is why I like HSKS so much. I have also met some awesome people throughout the life of HSKS. Those mentioned below have gone above and beyond this term to make sure that things run smoothly. They have also been a great support to me in various ways and I appreciate them.

HSKS Administrative Staff

• Wisteria Lovegood/Neila (Ravenclaw) - She is fiercely loyal and dedicated. HSKS would not be where it is today if it were not for her input and willingness to get her hands dirty. Thank you!!

• Quinn aka Lavender Ackerly/Kim (Slytherin) - She is extremely dedicated and willing to help where needed. She is another one who has contributed to the improvement of each swap in which she has participated in. Thank you!

HSKS Students

• Bevin Rae Mooney/Heather (Ravenclaw) - The heart of a lionness! She is dedicated and passionate :) She has stepped in with Best Kits and offered numerous suggestions and help to improve the swap.

• Olive Bumblebirch/Sarah (Ravenclaw) - Another one who is passionate in what she believes in. She has dug in and offered suggestions on improving things and has offered tools of efficiency for HSKS 8.

• Hermione Bagnold/Donetta (Ravenclaw) - I think of her as Olive's sidekick. She is protective, she is supportive, she is heartsy, and she is awesome.

Thank you so much for bridging the virtual gap to make lifelong friends and for your dedication to making HSKS a great swap!

Quidditch ~ Round Three

1. This “Harry Potter” character’s first name comes from Roman mythology. The mythological character’s twin brother is named Romulus. What is the Harry Potter character last name?

b. Lupin

2. Which “Harry Potter” character’s first name is the Roman equivalent of the Greed Goddess Athena?

c. McGonagall

3. In ‘Harry Potter’ World, this wizard has created the Philosopher’s Stone (called the Sorcerer Stone in the US). The historical figure from the 14th and 15th centuries was a scribe and a manuscript-seller who became famous as an alchemist. Who is this individual?

Nicholas Flammel

4. What is the first name of a character whose last name is the name of a Bulgarian leader from early 9th century who doubled the country’s territory?

c. Viktor

5. Which character’s name is the name of goddess in Indian mythology?

b. Patil

6. “Where the Wild Things Are” tells the story of Max, a young boy sent to bed without his supper for his wild antics. Who created this winner of the Caldecott Medal?

a. Maurice Sendak

7. What was NOT one of the unexpected defense mechanisms that Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Griphook encountered in their attempt to rob Gringotts?

c. Anti-summoning Enchantments

8. What was Snape aiming at when he cut off George’s ear?

c. Another Death Eater’s wand hand

9. How much older than James was Lily? (Referring to Harry’s parents, not children).

a. James was older

d. 2 months

10. Food is one of the five exceptions to what magical law?

b. Gamp’s Law of Elemental Transfiguration

Picture Hunt


Patil

McGonagall


George

Huffle Homework

Who gave Harry an enchanted mirror?

Sirius

Who said, “Imagine if something went wrong and we were stuck as specky, scrawny gits forever.”

Fred


Who said, “Are you planning to follow a career in Magical Law, Miss Granger?”

Scrimgeour


What is Ron’s middle name and what was he given in the Will?

His middle name, Bilius, is the same as that of a deceased uncle.


What does Hermione want to talk Mr Lovegood about and what is his first name.

She wanted to speak to him about the emblem he wore at the wedding. And his first name is Xenophilius


What is the name origin and what does it mean.

Greek and means a love of strange things or of strangers