Beonca Aims
PAD�s Hogwarts again, had the Annual Easter Egg Hunt which always creates frantic excitement. I myself passed two first years on the second floor landing and just listening to the glee in their voices when they found another egg made me smile. The eggs seemed smaller this year, a trick I know the Headmistress must have come up with to make it just a bit harder to find them as each was worth 25 points. I am sure some students never have climbed those stairs so often or even had peeked into the common rooms before and found that was interesting. I know the Trophy Room was popular; at least everyone got a good look at past House Cup and Quidditch Cup holders. This being close to end of term, that along might have given them some incentive.
I know there was a crowd gathering in the library, that was where the Runespoor Egg was found. No was going to touch it, but it was fascinating to look at. Fascinating too was the Basilisk egg found, of all places, in the Slytherin common room, of course. The common room of Gryffindor held a wonder too, one that the Ministry had to give special permission to have, the Norwegian Ridgeback Egg, same, I am sure with the Hungarian Horntail Egg found in the Penshire common room! Another dragon egg was in the dungeon, the Frost Dragon egg, I surprised it wasn�t stolen, or hidden.
There were 30 eggs, and everyone that I talked to had a blast looking and running into each other trying to find them. I even noticed rival houses giving hints to others in the effort to be successful in their search. The atmosphere was light and I would put this year�s Egg Hunt down as a success!
Hootie
So, April certainly was an interesting month, especially the 1st day! Many were up for playing pranks, take the Owl Gazette, not your normal fair, then of course the real on was posted, and it was smack full of great pranker-ish articles. Then, of course, the hilarious Snapearama! Thomasina came up with an idea to have us all post on the BB using his avatar! A thread was started for the Snapes and it got pretty crazy even when the real Snape joined in the fun, or rather...I wasn't sure if he was having fun...but we sure were! Then other others began swapping out avatars and it was hard to tell everyone apart! Hair colors were changing and some were just down right wrong! Then the professor got us all! Professor Snape that is, he posted his resignation and I am sure some of us thought it was really even though some of his own house pointed out things like, he would never be 'bored' with Potions and would never, ever say something like 'yada, yada, yada." All too funny and I think this was really the first time April fool�s Hogwarts was celebrated so heartedly! I can't wait until next April, I know the other houses will up for too!
By Seraphina Rosehill
As anyone that has spent much time at PADs Hogwarts knows, Slytherins adore their Head of House. His surly demeanor, quick wit and tendency for eating first year Huff�s is something that none of us can imagine doing without. So to honor the man we all love and adore, the house of Slytherin has created the Snape Fan Club, with the sole intention of worshipping and adoring the man with the self-made breeze.
First on the list of things to accomplish, was declaring a National Worship Snape Day. After much deliberation, every Friday the 13th has been chosen as a day to send love letters and words of thanks to Professor Snape, and the first one went off without a hitch.
A new board was created and the club is gaining new members, including our own Head Girl, Ava Black. After much discussion, we Slytherins decided that paying homage to Snape should not be something that is only open to his snakes, so we have decided to open the club to people from any house that would like to join. If you are interested in joining please PM Seraphina Rosehill, for details. We look forward to many more creative ideas and new members and seeing what all this new club can bring.
By: Jennifer Kull (JUNK)
Rain, rain, go away! �right? No! Slytherins are currently enjoying the weather conditions are PADs Hogwarts, none bothering to carry umbrellas. Others have even ventured far enough to lower their hoods in order to revel in the brewing storms. May has most certainly brought along plenty of flowers. It is a good thing that most have been drowned. Such dastardly bright things, flowers�Who wouldn�t want out of the way and in the dungeons?
By Anonymous
As many of you may have noticed, it seems that Jennifer Kull, the resident Half-Gorgon of Hogwarts, may be trying to hide something. I noticed this past week that the Slytherin Prefect was wearing a hat each time that I saw her. My curiosity peaked, I decided to follow the girl and see what the hat was all about.
I stalked her through each of her classes, lunch and even back to the common room but not once did she take the hat off! Frustrated, I made a point of sitting next to her at dinner and then I got a peek at what she was hiding. One of her snakes popped its head out of the hat for a peek, and I noticed it had an ooey-gooey runny nose. The snake seemed ill, but before I could get much more of a look at it, the Slytherin shot me a dirty look and tucked the snake back into her hat.
Later that evening, I stopped by her dorm room to visit one of her roommates. Jen seemed to be keeping to herself that night, an unusual trait for her. As my other friend and I talked, I saw the Half-Gorgon remove her hat and give something to three of her snakes, all of which looked ill and had that same goo dripping from their noses.
Is it possible that the Jen�s snakes have an allergy? We all know what happens when they are fed Pop Rocks, but is there another such allergy that is even more powerful than those? I don�t know the answer yet, but you can be sure that I will find out.
Rumors have been spreading, like wildfire, around Hogwarts; concerning two of its most well know teachers. It seems that lately, Professors Snape and Lockhart have been acting rather� strangely. Each of them have developed new habits that leads most of us to only one conclusion� are the actually the SAME person? It is rare to see the two men together, in the same room, and their dislike for each other is well known, but is it possible that these are just diversionary measures� to keep us from discovering the truth? Are they really the same person, running both the House of Hufflepuff and Slytherin? Could it be that we are all learning how to brew Potions from the same man that brought us the Peskipiksi Pesternomi charm? *shudders* Many students are reporting this odd behavior, including things like seeing a large assortment of mirrors in Professor Snape�s office, or seeing brewing cauldrons in Lockhart�s. One student even reported seeing Professor Snape styling his hair! Can it be true? Are these two Professors actually, one in the same?
By Seraphina Rosehill
Ahh, yes, it is time for yet another article covering the smilie-crazy, Snape fearing, Hufflepuff Head of House, Professor Lockhart. He is known for his famous smile, his masses of autographed pictures, his love for hair-care products, mirrors and of course, himself, but is there something that our Professor is trying to hide? Is it possible that he uses all of these tactics to turn our attention away from the truth? I think so and I intend on showing you the proof.
I was browsing through some old books in the library� looking for a potion to turn a Huff into � well� a potion for something, and a picture fell out of one of the books when I opened it. I glanced at it, giving it a once over, thinking the person in the photo reminded me of someone�. Then it hit me. It was a picture of our own Professor Lockhart, in his teenage years! You have to examine it closely, because looking at him now it is obvious that after many, many, MANY plastic surgeries, his features have changed some. I felt like I had stumbled onto something really good, so I went on to check it out further.
I found it interesting, that no where in any of his books or many personal appearances, does Professor Lockhart mention having had this surgery to attain the beauty he so covets. Is this one of his dark secrets� a skeleton in his closet, so to speak? I think that once you see this picture, you will understand, as I now do, WHY he feels the need to hoard his money and stare into mirrors all the time. His money goes to his store-bought beauty and the mirrors, well, those are so he can enjoy what he has spent all of his money on. I think that each time he looks into one of those mirrors, he is planning his next face lift, eye lift or Botox Injection� or just enjoying what money can buy. You be the judge.
By Seraphina Rosehill
Crazy things can happen when you mix Prefects from the houses of Slytherin and Hufflepuff in the same conversation. What started as a friendly chat between Zoey Taylor, Maya of Hufflepuff and Seraphina Rosehill soon turned into a competitive plan between the two houses. Quick to join in the fun was Jennifer Kull, and once the ladies all got to chatting the two respective Head�s of House found themselves thrown under the bus with the prospect of a new wardrobe.
The Houses of Hufflepuff and Slytherin have entered into a month long, Inter-House Point-a-Thon with a wager at the expense of the losing HOH. From April 21 to May 20, the two houses will be racing to earn as many points as possible to defend the honor of their house and the man in charge of running it. The plans were made and the dates were set, even before Professor�s Snape and Lockhart were asked if they were willing to live up to their involvement in this. Luckily for us, they both agreed.
The winning Head of House gets the privilege of choosing an outfit for the losing Head of House, to be proudly displayed on the BB for the enjoyment of the entire school. Of course, both HOH�s have been guaranteed victory, so it should be interesting to watch how all of this plays out over the next month.
Tracking is being done in a thread on the Bulletin Board, so if curiosity gets the best of you, feel free to take a look at it and see how things are going. One thing that is for sure, the winner and the loser will likely be talking about this for a long time after, as will the rest of the school.
GO SLYTHERIN!!!!!
By MoD
First of all: No, I am not back, so relax. I have been asked by Miss Blaire to return her �favor� of interviewing me once, by doing the same for her now. So far the explanation of why you can read this, now.
Like I said, Miss Blaire asked for this interview, and as one of my trustful sources mentioned some kind of �relationship� starting between Mister Tom Riddle and the Slytherin student, I got interested and went ahead to ask her about this. However, the outcome of this interview wasn�t quite what I expected.
MoD: Miss Blaire, first of all thanks giving me an interview. May I ask, how would you describe your relationship to Mister Tom Riddle?
Kiley Blaire: Tom? Well, I suppose we get along alright. I guess all Slytherins sort of get along automatically.
MoD: So you would say you two only 'get along' now, right?
K.B.: Yeah, sure
MoD: Hm, how come that I got word of you sitting on Tom's lap one time? You, being known being together with Eltanin W.?
K.B.: Well, that was all in good fun, you know. I believe we were having a sleepover, or something. Besides, I'm totally in love with Tani.
MoD: Uh-huh. This, Miss Blaire, is kind of hard to believe, to be true. You know who I am, don't you now? Anyway, Your current boyfriend - Tani - like you call him - seems to have a look on other Slytherins, too. How do you take this?
K.B.: I'm not sure what you mean, "MoD"
MoD: So you are not sure? Or are you simply trying to avoid giving an answer?
K.B.: I believe I said I'm not sure. Should I repeat it again?
MoD: No need to repeat anything, Miss Blaire. Maybe I should just mention one name: Miss L. Danes?
K.B.: Well, Queenie's one of my closest friends. I doubt she'd be having anything to do with my boyfriend that wasn't purely platonic
MoD: Oh? *blinks hard* It seems you've missed out something. Isn't it more like your current boyfriend is looking for a more suitable girlfriend, because you cheat on him with Tom Riddle? Who is also known to cheat on his girlfriends?
K.B.: So you don't consider me to be a suitable girlfriend for Tani? That's rather interesting, coming from you.
MoD: How am I supposed to take this, Miss Blaire?
K.B.: However you want to, Miss MoD.
MoD: Uh-huh, then I'll take this as a bad attempt to get off topic. *rolleyes* But back to Tom and you. How did this things between you start?
K.B.: If by "things" you mean "friendship," I suppose it started around the time he gained his human body.
MoD: No, I am not talking about this 'friendship'. And isn't it more that this relationship of yours started after Tom and Miss Kull broke up with each other?
K.B.: I don't see why my friendship with Tom has anything to do with Junkette. We were friends before the whole break-up happened, and I've been friends with Junkette since I joined Slytherin.
MoD: Yes, but I am not talking about Miss Kull here. It is about Mister Riddle and you. Isn't it true that you wanted to be president of the newly created 'Tomilicious Fan Club'?
K.B.: Only because any fan club requires a leader who can run things with a level head. The rest of the members are always too busy chasing around after him looking for hugs.
MoD: And you never got any hugs, are you telling me this?
K.B.: I've gotten a few, but so has every other girl in Slytherin. And probably a few of the guys, too.
MoD: Hm, I don't remember seeing a certain L. Danes getting any hugs from said boy. So, is there a coincidence behind the fact that your boyfriend flirts with said girl, who never got hugged by Tom, while you are out - obviously chasing after Tom?
K.B.: Chasing after him? When have I done that?
MoD: One might get the impression, yes.
K.B.: Well, find me "one" who gets that impression. Then we'll talk.
MoD: Ah, Miss Blaire, do you really think I would be here to interview you, if there wasn't someone who brought my attention on this?
K.B.: I think that you, as the infamous MoD, has often made something out of nothing for the benefit of your attention-seeking personality.
MoD: Well, isn't it for certain that Slytherins ARE the ones with the attention-seeking personality? And isn't it more like you wish you were the center of attention, and do whatever is needed to get what you want?
K.B.: So you ARE a Slytherin, then?
MoD: No, I am no Slytherin, I beg your pardon, Miss Blaire
K.B.: So you've got an attention-seeking personality, but you're not a Slytherin? That pretty much negates your whole theory, doesn't it?
MoD: Oh, so this is your way of avoiding questions about your relationship to Tom Riddle then? I see. You know that this is like a confession.
K.B.: A confession of what? My "relationship" with Tom is nothing but a friendly rivalry of sorts. Nothing to get all worked up about.
MoD: A friendly rivalry of sorts... uh-huh. Did you tell your boyfriend about this rivalry already? He might change his mind about looking for a better girlfriend.
K.B.: My boyfriend is quite capable of observing my rivalry with Tom by himself. He's intelligent enough to know the difference between friendship and fling, I assure you
MoD: Yes, no need to tell me. I think he has proven his intelligence by starting to look for another girlfriend already.
K.B.: I thought this interview was about my "relationship" with Tom, MoD. Losing your touch, perhaps?
MoD: Oh, you have to talk. Well, I know all I need to know by now...even though you didn't tell me that much. But talking is silver, silence is gold, isn't this how the saying goes? Anyway, thanks for your time, Miss Blaire.
K.B.: You're quite welcome, MoD.
As you can see, Miss Blaire won�t give a tiny bit of what�s going on between Mister Riddle and herself, and this although she has been seen on Tom�s lab one day, and let me tell you: arguing with another girl about her �place� there. Tom, on the other hand, seems to enjoy his newly gained popularity around the Slytherin common room, as he makes no deal about flirting with all kinds of girls there, ever since the Senior Prefect broke up with him. But what is most confusing is the fact that she, herself, has joined the Tomilicious Club � obviously because she is still �attracted� by the boy. Anyway, let�s hope that this drama will come to an end soon, as even our Headmistress started to shake her head in amusement about this. I�ll have a look on you, Tom � even if I am gone.
By an anonymous Lioness
Not many lions or students in the school seem to know exactly what's in it for this particular couple. Nor do I think they are sure what's going to happen next. But for the time being, maybe I could feel you in. I'm sure I'll live until either one of them finds out who I really am.
But the two of them took a couple days off school to visit a family. The redhead's family of course. I'm sure you might know who I'm talking about but I'll leave names out this time, for my sake. It must have some heck of several hours, as the gentleman had already found himself tricked into stepping foot in the girl's room. Something he would have never dared do, but she was too smart. Does anyone know why the pair was even visiting her home? Maybe it really was to visit her quickly coming new born sister. Or perhaps just to let him see what it was like to return home for her? But I'll tell you the real reason why: they aren't officially dating yet. Oh yes, that's right. You might think I'm a bit crazy but the two aren't official.
So you two lovebirds out there, hurry up already. The school's waiting for the official declaration. We're sure it'll come soon.
From the House of Slytherin
Kiley Blaire: I confess that almost anything involving Tom makes me want to do that. (puke)
Tom Riddle: I confess that I think Kiley's lying since she wants to be involved in the Tomilicious Race.
Kelsey Nevaeh: I confess that I'm so bored it should be illegal...
Lyra Sylvertongue: I confess that Lyra is a snot and loves no one but herself.
Seraphina Rosehill: I confess that today I killed a goat out by the lake I spiked Lockhart�s shampoo with hair remover and that I fed someone's snakes a BIG bag of Pop Rocks, while she slept.
Lucio Arroyo Ramirez: I confess that I love Triple Fudge chocolate with Moose tracks (thin curved slices of fudge) Ice Cream
Seraphina Rosehill: I confess that I simply cannot wait to see Lockhart in his new outfit after we win the PAT.
Jennifer Kull: I confess that the hair on my toes has become quite unruly.
Taika Korento: I confess that being evil and devious is lots of fun.
Seraphina Rosehill: I confess that I am UBER happy to see Kiley back, but it makes me wanna hurl to have to admit it.
Kiley Blaire: I confess that Sera is more of a prat than when my computer died, and that was only a week ago.
By Ava Black
Girls, I had the opportunity to sit down with Hogwarts� Heart-throb. I learned things I had never expected to learn. Here is that wonderful interview.
Ava: When did you start school here?
Tom: I actually joined before there were the current forums, sometime in 2003.
Ava: You had a long absence have things changed since you came back?
Tom: Yes, many things have changed while I was away but many things are still the same.
Ava: Were you always in Slytherin?
Tom: Yes, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Ava: What quality about you suits this house the most?
Tom: First & foremost I'm Slytherin's heir. All qualities He sought when building Slytherin up are all wrapped up in me.
Ava: It is rumored that the girls at Hogwarts are falling all over you � can you give me a comment on this?
Tom: The rumors are true & all I have to say is can you blame them?
Ava: Do you have a girlfriend here at Hogwarts?
Tom: *smirks* No comment
Ava: Rumor has it you are looking to snag the Head Girl, is that true? :bats her eyelashes:
Tom: *leans in close & whispers in her ear* I don't know...is the head girl looking to be snagged? *winks*
Ava: Um onto a more serious question�
There is also a rumor going around that you are trying to take over the job of DADA teacher�
Tom: I have greater things I am aspiring to at the moment, but it's not out of the question. *Wiggles eyebrows*
Ava: There are a lot of rumors surrounding Mr. Riddle, one is that you are charming the girls into following you around like puppy dogs... Care to comment?
Tom: Well, I'm quite a charming guy if you give me long enough to prove it to you. *leans in close again whispering* how am I doing so far?
Ava: Without thinking Ava blurts out:
Would you be interested in taking a walk around the lake� with me?
Tom: I most certainly would. *wink*
Well, girls my only comment after that interview, is watch out. This Ladies man knows his game! He is delicious to look upon and a delightful character � even if he doesn�t want you to know that. Ok I am off for a walk � um I mean to study!
By Thomasina Sealy
Because most students and staff here at Hogwarts have pets I thought it would be nice to give a few pointers in basic pet care.
A pet is a special friend always there for you. Pets depend on their owners for a loving home, a safe warm place and in return they give you unrelenting and unquestioned love
1. Vaccinations
Dogs need annual distemper/parvo shots. Puppies need their first shots at 8 weeks of age, followed by a series of 3 shots at 2-3 week intervals. Cats need annual distemper/leukemia shots. Kittens need their first shots at 8 weeks of age, followed by a series of 3 shots at 2-3 week intervals. Both dogs and cats need rabies shots. Puppies need their first rabies shot at 4 months and a booster at 1 year. Annual rabies vaccinations vary, consult your veterinarian.
2. Identification
Both dogs and cats should have identification. This may be an identification tag or a microchip implant. They need some way to "say" where they live
3. Spay or Neuter your pet
Both dogs and cats should be spayed or neutered. This can be done as early as 4 months of age, consult your veterinarian. A spayed/neutered pet makes a happier and a healthier pet. Pets that are not spayed/neutered are more prone to serious illness, in addition to wandering and being hit by a car. Spaying/neutering helps reduce the pet overpopulation and thus reduces the number of pets that have to be put to sleep because there are not homes for them.
4. Food
Dogs and cats need a good diet. The food you feed your pet is of vital importance to its general health. Dogs and cats should not eat "people" food, table scraps, etc. A poor diet or "people" food can cause serious health problems for your pet.
5. Clean water and housing
Both dogs and cats need clean water, not water that has algae growing in it. Both dogs and cats need shelter from the sun, wind and rain. Your dog should be confined to a fenced yard, a dog that wanders off your property is prone to get injured.
6. Parasites
Both dogs and cats can get tape worms from fleas, and round worms. There are several other kinds of worms that can infect your pet. Both dogs and cats can have fleas, or other parasites. These parasites live off your pet and not only are annoying to your pet but also detrimental to your pets� general health. Ticks also get on your dogs and cats. There are flea/tick applications or collars that will prevent these problems. Consult with your veterinarian.
7. Grooming
Both dogs and cats need to be groomed. You may groom your pet with a comb or brush, depending on your pets fur. During grooming you should check for any parasites, cuts, burrs, etc. Long hair dogs and cats fur can get matted from a lack of grooming. Matts are clumps of hair that are tightly wadded against the pets skin. Burrs and insects can harbor under these matts and cause severe problems before you know it. Consult your veterinarian with any questions or problems.
8. Exercise
Pets need exercise. A dog should not be confined to a short chain for life. A cat should not be confined to a cage. Animals need exercise, to play, romp around, stretch their muscles, to improve their general health.
By Faith Puppy
In recent events, Professor Lockhart has been caught offering beauty advises too many of his students, girls and boys alike. Although some students were slightly alarmed by this sudden behavior coming from a teacher, many students just roll their eyes or laugh it off. However when weekend came, some people have been seen entering beauty shops looking for hair and body care products, and it was obvious that these students where not buying it for friends.
Rumors, gossips and puzzling questions have been spreading among the students about this behavior, why is Professor Lockhart doing this? Does he think that students need some polishing on beautifying their physical appearance? Other rumors from students say that the teacher may be thinking of opening a beauty salon, and this random behavior is to see if students would follow his advice on buying beauty care products. After all, if none of the students bother listening to him, how would he know his customers are following his advice? It has been mentioned in the April Owl Gazette that among his top ten jobs he would like to do, if he weren�t a teacher, he would be to open his own chain of beauty salons. Perhaps he plans to snag some customers from school when he starts this business. However, Professor Lockhart needs to improve on his people skills. A helpful hint or two to students may be alright, but always sticking the fact you�re the best at helping them is quite a tad annoying, not to mention sickening.
Many students hope that Professor Lockhart curbs this bizarre behavior and to find a more polite way to tell others his thoughts on their hairstyle or facial features. Who knows, maybe Professor Lockhart will find time to open a beauty salon in the future.