By Hilary Stevens
This is just a quick update on the Tri-Wizard tournament currently taking place on the BB in a RPG. As you may or may not know, Professor Yalva Pendragon had to take a short leave of absence, meaning the tournament was suspended for a short while. I am now glad to report that the Professor has returned to us, meaning the tournament is now underway again! Shalamar Magoo has now taken to the arena, facing her Iceland Mountain Wyvern Dragon. Many students have turned out to watch this event, and I'm sure everyone will be cheering for you Shalamar, especially the Penshires!!! So good luck to Shalamar and further updates will come on this tournament. But in the meantime, happy cheering!
By Will Potter
Hello readers. A month ago, I gave you a report about a supposed Muggle who wrote books about the Gryffindor House ghost, Harry Potter. The books have been a huge hit on the muggle population and now Muggles are even more curious about the Wizarding World. Reports have contained Muggles making false wands and muttering Unforgivable Curses under their breath, saying Lumos! Every time they turn on a light, and pulling sheets over themselves claiming they are invisibility cloaks. I will keep you informed.
By Rose Wick
Most of you know what funny, weird, and strange topics Gryffindor students make up. Well, Gryffindor Roxanne Whitez gave another example of this; making up the topic, MY Laughter!
After spamming in the Banning Game in the Gryffindor Common Room, Roxanne claimed a smiley, known as the 'neener' smiley, to herself. Of course, fellow spammer Kimmie Brandon wouldn't take that; she kept using it anyway. So, Roxanne made a sign up sheet for using the 'neener' smiley. The current accepted Laughter fanatics are Kimmie Brandon, Rose Wick, Hermy_own Granger, Audrea Martin, and now her very own gentleman Gawyn Crossguard. And she didn't call them fanatics for nothing! Currently, Laughter has moved into Audrea's dorm room� the first dorm in history to house a smiley officially!
By Fiona Chauvet
Most people know the Prefect and Senior Prefect of Gryffindor. Some people may and may not know that Audrea Martin and Kristin Johnson are actually twins. Interestingly enough, these two posed a question in Gryffindor and also on the Bulletin Board. They wanted to know which one of them was the evil twin. It's common knowledge with every pair of twins; one is always more evil then the other. Their results were interesting! In Gryffindor people thought Audrea was more evil then Kristin, while on the Bulletin Board people thought Kristin was more evil then Audrea! So which is it?? Kristin won by a landslide on the BB, so does that prove Kristin is in fact the evil one? That could be so, but what if Audrea is so evil that she set this whole thing up to make Kristin look like the evil one! That sounds pretty evil to me, and something an evil twin would do. I have no facts to back this up, but in the mean time we'll just have to watch and observe these two closely. You have no idea what an evil twin is capable of.
By Roxanne Whitez
So my fellow house reporter and I were discussing about the articles one day and we came across one topic; new things to write about for the issue. Of course, as amazing as it sounds *sarcasmendshere*, we realized that most of our Gryffindor articles were repetitive and well, in a brief note, boring. However, that might just be our little observation.
So what I wanted to do was just to check off the boxes of what has been done already, through my two years of being a student here. I know that my experience is little compared to some older students but bear with me. Most houses have what we call a "Student of the month" article every once in a while, where the house or the author of this article, would choose one student from their house and put them in the spotlight for the issue. Houses like Penshire and Slytherin have theirs almost every month, while Gryffindor used to write such an article, only longer and more profound in the student's overall outlook. Other ideas that have been planted out are the events that happen inside the houses, like the crazy but loved post-o-thons and challenges. Always interesting and inviting to read are the gossip articles, where writers give the school a scoop on who's dating who and what's inside every relationship in the house, or just in general.
What was started a few months back was MoD. Now I don't know how many students were lucky enough to talk to our friend, or even the possibility of getting an owl from MoD, but he/she had certainly started a brilliant... well, idea! We were all eager for each issue to come out, so we could read what MoD had had to write or tell us. Things we didn't know, things that we never noticed, those kinds of things. As it had successfully carried over a couple of months, others started to copy the trend. Whether it was to bring MoD down, or just for the fun of being anonymous, it finally made us pause and think. I don't need to relive the whole event for all of you but what MoD had started and now had ended, was just another experience the Gazette had had to go through.
Other than what I have already mentioned, we have the usual Administration articles like Caught, or Ask Alba, updates on the Quidditch matches and upcoming school-wide events. Cartoons that are drawn always add a bit of humor into every issue as well as any random lists that pop into mind, like the top ten ways to bug your HoH, for example. Variety is what makes every one of the Gazette's issues an interesting read and it's only up to us as writers to dig around for topics. So I guess the point of this whole long article would be to get out there and write. Become inspired by the things that surround you, the weird things your friends do every morning, the habits you notice your house ghost has. Or just copy one of those doodles I know you've drawn in your notebooks when class gets too boring.
By Adam Crawford Jr.
As I began to write this report about the Twidles I had believed everyone knew the Twidles of Door Knobs and Knockers. To my surprise I found that though there products are very popular no one really knows the genus behind the making of these items. So I present this article in hopes that people will become more familiar with the maker behind the door knobs and door knockers used in most homes of the wizardry world.
Amos Twidle born in Daven's Yearn outside London always enjoyed tinkering with simple locks, hinges and the like. But when he met up with Lidia Tomkin a bright and business minded young woman the two put there heads together and decided to go into the door knobs and door knocker business. Up to this point there truly was little competition and such devices were often not thought about.
They opened a small shop in Diagon Alley, Lidia had the no how to get the financing or at least a way with the goblins to get them to invest in there little business. Their first line of Door Knobs was the Barker, the Hidden Door knob and the Pick breaker. All three of these items are still used today to keep people away to disguise doors or to prevent buglers from breaking in.
To go along with their line of Door Knobs; they came out with 3 door knockers. The Thunderer, The Greeter and the Torch. One to make a loud enough nose to wake the dead, the other to great the guest while the landlord made there way to the door and the last to light up the Door area.
The couple soon married and pulled together a small fortune. But it hasn't always been a bed of roses for these fine crafts people. Some items like the Chocolate door knob had side effects they were not expecting. The Chocolate door knobs are still sold to this day with a warning that they are for eating and not for real use as a door knob though they could in fact work. There was also the Door Knocker with personality imprinting. It is believed the imprinting was a little to good and often give advice when not wanted. Though Lady Hassle said she still uses hers to this day and couldn't ever go out with out the clothing advice her door knocker gives.
So the next time you use a door knob or door knocker look for the Twidle engraving and give an extra turn or one more knock in appreciation of the Twidles and their hard work to bring you such wonderful devices that tend to go unnoticed every day.
By Kimmie Brandon
I've already reported about the Fascination of the Minds, that has infected the Gryffindor house, however, there is something, or should I say someone else, bringing us some restless thoughts during our stay at the common room. Whom I speak about? The one and only: Gawyn Crossguard. He is one of the few active boys within the four walls of our home, and he is even funnier to tease. Yes, you have read right. Anyhow, I should start at the beginning.
When I entered my home a few weeks ago, he was one of the first people I have met, and let me say this: he's one to have lots of fun with. We started to game � at first pretty harmless, but this changed quickly. We started to openly tease each other � all in good fun of course, and I learned fast that I have not been the first person to tease him. In fact there are several other girls, jumping in on the fun of 'paying Gawyn some proper attention'. So, Megan Miller and I had the idea to start a fan club for the Prefect's Assistant, on the simple purpose to tease him officially. The next step followed and a poll was created, where the members of Gryffindor had the chance to vote either for or against the club, or choosing one of the other options like 'Who is Gawyn?'
The reactions on this poll were quite funny, as Gawyn, whom I asked nicely not to vote, put in the first vote, and let me tell you: a 'yes'. Others followed, like Megan Miller, Fiona Chauvet or Leah Black. All in all, all girls gave either a yes or a maybe, except for one single person, whose identity shall remain secret.
The one who is known to have a 'special relationship' with the boy, Roxanne Whitez, however, announced that she would need time to think about it. No wonder. I think it is pretty hard to take sides for her. It's a 'for or for' Gawyn decision. XD Either way, we would be glad to welcome you to the Club, dahling, because at the looks of it, all we need is to open it up.
So, Gawyn, be prepared to get some more of the attention you deserve. We all know you will enjoy it � no matter how much we tease ya! =D
Well, so I had a little bit of trouble finding a suitable name title for this particular article but I had to find some creativity to match the one my partner had. Though I will admit that MoD didn't only have me, if you all noticed, but MoB as well. I haven't personally heard from MoB but I'm sure we will meet some time in the future, if there is any that is. What I'm trying to get at right now, instead of starting off with some curious insight of Tom Riddle's love life, is something I don't exactly know how to put out in words.
Of course, when I first came out into the open, I was introduced as the person who would come out and tell you all the juicy scoops about the on going relationships, whether it's the students or maybe the Professors even. But if anyone noticed, my articles weren't half of what I was supposed to write about. Why? Simply because we have other talented writers in our beloved school who already give us the scoop monthly. My purpose there is therefore unnecessary.
This won't be one of those "I-loved-it" articles. Nor do I think it is even worthy to be compared to MoD's farewell, but this is mine. I was sad to see my partner let down all the work put up to create what was created, but as I had followed the lead, I will also follow once again. Saying goodbye, whether I or we will return, I am not too sure but if you need to find any of us, don't bother looking. We'll find you.
<3
LoV.
By Adam Crawford Jr.
It was a busy Monday evening as Chance Willcox age 42 working for Brooms are Us was heading home on his Slip Jim number 9 a leisure broom under a charm that caused any on lookers to look away. According to Mr. Willcox it has been an extremely difficult day and he was going to enjoy a ride over the tower of London.
At the same time Lynal Maxwell age 32 was on his way to join with some old friends getting together to go replay some of their glory days as the Quidditch team the Dust Devils. He had tossed on an invisibility cloak and was flying over the tower of London toward the London Bridge. Riding his Lighting Bolt One Thousand.
These two seemed to have nothing in common other then they were both flying brooms at about the same height and same day. They collided at 5pm rush hour. Hundreds of Muggles looked up into the sky as the two broom flyer's came crashing down toward the river. To them seemly out of no where. Muggles were heard to say, "where is the plane or helicopter."
Both crashed into the water as rescue alarms were heard though out the area and people rushed to the crash site. The cold water of London's river brought these two wizards wide awake though very badly beat up.
Several people from the ministry of magic were sent to the scene to fix the situation. It took all night and much of the morning for the ministry to alter memories and to find those who had seen and walked off. How ever no one was able to recover Mr. Maxwell's cloak and it is feared that it might fall into the hands of a muggle.
Both flyers are doing well. Chance ended the night with a broken right leg and Lynal ended with a broken left wrist and dislocated right shoulder. Each was heard to say, "I'm I live, it is truly a miracle." Though the real accident is yet to arrive when the two receive the bill for this day's dreadful event.
EH Addams
With a name like Penshire, it makes you think of THE Shire from Lord of the Rings. Visions of Hobbits running around and meeting at the Green Dragon for ale and song would dance in your head. Even the Head of House calls us her �Shirelings�, a word that brings to mine the great wizard Gandalf. Could a hobbit come to Hogwarts? Well�not likely. For one, even though we here pride ourselves on diversity, a hobbit is really not a �magical� being. They are just short. And though hobbits are known for making merry, singing songs, and going about their daily lives in simple contentment, I don�t think Hogwarts would fit their lifestyles. I don�t mean one can�t come to Hogwarts, but we know that you would have to be invited by �the letter� and I really can�t see an owl making a delivery at Bag End. So, could Frodo go to Hogwarts? Sure, will he fit in at Hogwarts? Sure, but would it be by the �letter� he would be invited to Hogwarts? No.