Muggle studies homework

Part 1: Short Answer

1. Explain why Muggles need electricty.

Because they are unable to use magic. Almost all Muggle children need their computers and other electronic devices.

2. What are the most common ways Muggles communicate when they are not together in the same place?

Video chat, cell phones, and e-mail

3. How do Muggles cope with broken items?

The kids throw a fit, and the adults either fix it themselves, try to make someone else fix it, or throw it away.

4. Describe a popular Muggle sport.

Football - a bunch of big smelly Muggles that tackle each other as they try to move an oblong ball toward the end of a large field for points.

5. Name something you'd like to try doing without magic, and how you would accomplish it.

Washing a dog - I would have a friend hold the dog in a bucket, pour water on it, rub some soap ino its fur, and then rinse it out and repeat until the dog is clean.


Part 2: Identify these common Muggle items.

1. A small squared-off rod held in the hand with many soft buttons on one side with numbers and words written on them.

A remote control

2. A metal box with a long, handled hose, which counts several sets of numbers when you compress the handle.

A gas pump

3. A heavy rod with a single button that emits light when pushed.

A flashlight

4. A small, thin, glossy rectangle that has pictures on one side and emits a variety of noises, often attached to Muggles' ears with a thin cord.

An Ipod

5. A large cabinet with one glass side, displaying a variety of neatly organized items, which occasionally spits one out when the correct code is entered.

A vending machine


Part 3: Find a picture of the following Muggles and describe why they are famous.

1. Spike Jonze - famous director


2. Oprah Winfrey - talk show host


3. Bono - famous singer and musician and lead singer of Irish rock band U2


4. Elizabeth II - Queen of England


5. J.K. Rowling - only Muggle to know about wizards and not be married to one. Documentar of Harry Potter's life.

Surprise mail by owl

Sometime last week, I got a mysterious package in the mail. It was my prize from Hermione for the 100% blogging. I found multiple wrappings inside the brown paper. The picture shows our little puppy thinking it might be for her.


As soon as all the wrapping was off, I opened the little box and received a HUGE surprise.


Hermione had sent me a calligraphy pen, in Ravenclaw colors of course. Thank you Hermione!


And now, the kit I received from Fleur Sweeting.


A first glance reveals a note, yarn, a box, and a little bag.



Here is all of the items in the box. The kit was themed after Sirius Black. It included a compass to make sure I didn't get lost, Puppy chow and snacks disguised as dog treats, the yarn and needles for a Cerus Scarf, a small notebook, a bag which I believe is to hold my yarn on a chair, my own copy of Charmed Knits, and a mini sock kit. Also other items I will go into detail with.



This hat she knit is a reversible skull cap. She spent 3 hours watching Prisoner of Azkaban in freeze frame so she could study Sirius' tattoos.



This little guy was a thank you from Ronnica and Fleur for playing Beater for them. Their names are Gilderoy (the sleeping/unconscious one that reminds me of Professor Lockhart after his memory charm backfired) and Godric (the brave, fierce one that reminds me of Godric Gryffindor).


And finally, stitch markers with little birdies on them. Fleur sent them because a wizard always needs to have a way to communicate and owls are not always handy.

These were my surprises from owls. One from Italy, and on from Las Vegas. Thank you Hermione and Fleur!

Arithmancy Homework

Ok, I got my homework done, and not at the last minute like usual. My three answers are:

Puzzle #1 - Dobby

Puzzle #2 - Harry Potter

Puzzle #3 - Hog's Head

PART 1

Find one person for each of these questions. No repeats!

Who is new to HSKS this Term? dogwithbooks (don't know HSKS name)
Who has played Quidditch for their House this Term? Ronnica (Rowena Bladvak)
Who is working on the same project (WIP) as you?
Who has more items in their Queue than you? misslucy (Fleur Sweeting)
Who has donated to SPEW this Term? Dragonsinger (Rowan Dragonsinger)
Who has participated in Dueling Club this Term? ajkane (Clara Clovenhoof)
Who lives within 100 miles of you? bartlebean (Ambyr Phoenixfyre)
Who is from a different country than you? smileynetta (Hermione Bagnold)


PART 2

Comment on at least one blog from each of the other houses. List their names here and something you learned about them from their blog post.

Lizzie Wychwood from Gryffindor - Even when she is on holiday, she still finds time to knit.

Storm Ivory from Hufflepuff - From what I read, she is writing a novel.

Minerva Lovegood of Slytherin - She didn't have much said, but she is raising chicks.

Go Ravenclaw!

Good luck at the match Ravenclaws! I hope I will not be tardy.

RAVENCLAWS RULE THE PITCH!!!!!

Camping

Well, it's good bye Hogwarts for the weekend. My Dad is taking me and my two brothers backpacking. We currently are getting all the gear split up. We will be buying food on the way up, so hopefully we will have enough room for it in our packs. I will see you all when we get back. Maybe I can even convince Mom to let me borrow her old camera so I can have a few pictures of the trip to show.

And Ravenclaws, I am praying that I will be back in time for the match. If I am late, I hope Amethyst/Loomatic will not mind filling in for me.

Potions Homework - Part 3

My brother and I made a little orange and chocolate smoothie that was EXTREMELY GOOD!! You take a quarter cup orange juice concentrate, a fudge Oreo, half a waffle cone (it's hiding behind the blender), a full squirt of Ghiradelli chocolate (or your favorite liquid chocolate), a quarter cup of heavy cream, some orange zest, and a half an orange. Then, you throw it all in the blender, get it all mixed and crushed, then poor into your favorite cup.


And Voila! Choco-orange smoothie.