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Socks for My Dueling Partner

Here's a photo of the socks I made for Minee. Good luck to all the duelers moving on to the next round.

Death by Chocolate...and Sock

I received my death sock in the mail yesterday along with some delicious chocolate. Thank you Minee for the gorgeous socks and the tasty treat. Here's a pic of my wonderful new socks:

Knitting with a Vengeance

Dueling is a blast so far. I hope and pray my partner isn't crushing me right now unbeknownst to me. Lol. The pattern is definately lacking but I would like to say that, being very competitive, it isn't slowing me down in the least bit. I don't think I will EVER use this pattern again unless it is force upon me but my first sock did come out nicely. The first day the pattern was released my husband and I had a moment on an elevator where we thought we might be stuck inside because the doors didn't seem to want to open. We had an appointment at the Ministry of Magic and he had to get back to work afterwards. I threatened to sit in the floor in knit while he pace about worrying about not getting back to work on time. Hehe.

Quidditch - Round One

1. Which of Arabella Figg's cats ran out from under the car?

(a) Tibbles

2. Which of the following is NOT one of Albus Dumbledore's middle names?

(a) Ignatius

3. Which educational decree introduced a High Inquisitor to Hogwarts?

(d) 23

4. Apart from Harry, Ron and Hermione, who was the first person to enter the Hog's Head that showed an interest in Harry's Defense Against the Dark Arts classes?

(b) Neville Longbottom

5. In the first Quidditch match of the year, which player attempted to score first?

(a) Angelina Johnson

6. What kind of bush does Harry hide behind to listen to the news?

(b) a hydrangea bush

7. Why is Mundungus Fletcher disguised as a woman when he witnesses the DA (Dumbledore's Army) meeting in the Hog's Head Pub?

(b) He was banned form the Hog's Head Pub 20 years ago.

8. When Harry and Cho go on their first date to Madam Puddifoot's in Hogsmeade, what is is decorated with for Valentine's Day?

(c) golden cherubs and pink confetti

9. How old is Sturgis Podmore and where does he live?

(a) 38 and Number 2 Laburnum Gardens, Clapham

10. What did Fred and George Weasley do to Montague?

(a) Forced him head-first into a Vanishing Cabinet on the first floor.

Care of Magical Creatures

Well, as a first year I'm not required to take Care of Magical Creatures at all but I didn't think there would be any harm whatsoever in reading up on our school books anway. "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" is quite the interesting read but I much prefer "The Monster Book of Monsters" as it's so much more, um...engaging. I do rather enjoy a good book so while I was in Flourish & Blotts I decided to pick up a couple of extra books. I would like to recommend "How to Live With A Unicorn" and "The Monster Hunter's Handbook" for a bit of light reading, although I must say that "The Monster Hunter's Handbook" is much more informative. I am ever so fascinated by the Phoenix. It seems the most helpful magical creature of all but I am also quite fond of the Leprechaun, as I am Irish myself.

Quidditch

I am seriously looking forward to some Quidditch! Woohoo!!!