Professors:
Prof. Ruben Orion
Prof. Gwyd Aerlyn
PiC/Prefects/JPs:
Cyriel Aurorus
Ilona Littrell
Joanne Grey
Katie Potter
Jenny Lupin
Jessica Summers
Missa Matz
Zenix James
Students:
Ardeliah Longbottom
Ekaterina Carbone
Joel Aireserkeiel
Lillian Wotters
Lizzie Bagnold
Maria Stephens
Nadine Borovicka
Spring Somes
Tarmo Mitt
Zach Goldenfarb
[12:08] [Jessica] Welcome to the first house meeting of the year, Lions! *cheers* (Ready for some c/ping?)
[12:08] [Jessica] You’re in for tons of fun, no worries. We’ll have lots of cool information for you, plus pleas for everyone to do their homework, threats for those that don’t, and enough c/p-ing to keep you happy and/or in shock until the next meeting. Before we start though, we have to go over a few simple rules that must be followed at all times during the house meeting...unless someone says not to follow them. >>
[12:08] [Jessica] First rule! Unless you are an operator with the really cool squiggle next to your name, colors off! You can turn your colors off with the simple command "/remote off"...without the quotes, of course.
[12:08] [Jessica] So everyone with colors, please turn off your colors right...now. Dooo iiit!
[12:08] [Jessica] Okay, now that all of you are color-free, moving on to the second rule! This one is slightly more complicated so listen (or watch) carefully.
[12:08] [Jessica] When you have a comment, type "!". Wait for an operator/moderator/owner of a squiggle to call on you. (Make sure to be typing your comment while waiting to be called on though, as we don’t like to wait.) When you are called on, you may then comment. If at any time during the time you are waiting to be called on you decide that you no longer want to comment, please type "-!" and then no one will call on you.
[12:09] [Jessica] The same goes for questions but instead of using !/-!, you use ?/-?. Simple, ne?
[12:09] [Jessica] Third rule? Um...well there isn’t one. *adds only having two rules during house meetings to the already extremely long list of why Gryffindor pwns*
[12:09] [Jessica] Enjoy the meeting! *tosses mic to Jenneh*
[12:09] [Jessica]
[12:09] [Jenny] *grabs the mic*
[12:09] [Jenny] Hi everyone and welcome to another wonderful Gryffindor House Meeting! It's a brand new school year and with that come many changes within Gryffindor. At this time I would like to introduce the staff members present, as well as give a warm welcome to all the new staff members!
[12:09] [Jenny] Representing the Professors of Gryffindor we have Prof. Ruben Orion aaaaand Prof. Gwyd Aerlyn!!! *claps loudly*
[12:10] [Jenny] From the Prefects, we have Katie Potter, Jessica Summers, Jenny Lupin, our two newly promoted prefects Joanne Grey, and Ilona Littrell, aaaand here in spirit because RL work is evil, is Head Prefect Missa Matz!
[12:10] [Jenny] And finally, from our newly appointed Junior Prefects, please give a warm welcome to Zenix James and Cyriel Aurorus! :D
[12:10] * Lili cheers
[12:10] [Jenny] So everyone, don't forget to say hello to all of these wonderful people when you see them in the halls! \o/
[12:10] [JoelA] *claps*
[12:10] [Zach] *cheers!*
[12:10] [Jenny] Yayy and now on to more serious business!
[12:11] [Jenny] *tosses the mic to Cy*
[12:11] * Cyriel catches it
[12:11] [Cyriel] So, by now most of you are sorted into your new Dens! Unless of course you've just joined and haven't been PMed the password yet, but even if that's the case, do not worry, your lovely prefects will get to that as soon as they get a moment free from putting an end to Gryffindor's cheesecake stocks. This year the dens are...
[12:11] [Cyriel] (Yes, that's the part where you get to shout and cheer! \o/)
[Insert a lot of spamming and den cheering, of which I was far too lazy to html individually]
[12:13] [Cyriel] That's more like it \o/
[12:13] [Cyriel] Like you've hopefully noticed, the first challenge is up and running and I sincerely hope you've found the time to take part in it. Because liek, if you haven't, no butterbeer for you! :o Your job is to create some sort of clever selling schemes for stores in Diagon Alley and as always, the den with best bribing skills ... I mean, most creative entry wins. For more info, check this topic: http://www.gryff.net/CR/index.php?showtopic=1035
[12:13] [Gwyd] I forgot I wouldn't be in a den now *weeps*
[12:13] [Cyriel] Questions, comments?
[12:13] [Cyriel] No?
[12:13] * Cyriel throws things at Jenny
[12:13] [Zach] "I have a question!"
[12:13] [Lili] !
[12:14] [Jenny] Yes Zach?
[12:14] [Cyriel] Right, Zach?
[12:14] [Zach] *raises hand*
[12:14] [Jenny] And please remember to use ? for a question
[12:14] [Zach] ok, so for the challenge, can we advertise anything, or does it have to be a real thing from the books?
[12:14] [Jessica] The list of advertisable thingers is in the den challenge topic.
[12:14] [Cyriel] I believe there are lists of the things you're supposed to sell
[12:14] [Zach] thank you
[12:14] [Cyriel] Yeap :D
[12:14] [Cyriel] Lili?
[12:14] [Jenny] Okay, Lili?
[12:14] [Lili] This challenge rawks :P
[12:15] [Jenny] :D
[12:15] [Jenny] It does!
[12:15] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:15] [Jenny] Yes Ekaterina?
[12:15] [Cyriel] Ekaterina?
[12:15] [Ekaterina] Someone told me that students weren't allowed in House Meetings...
[12:15] [Ekaterina] Is that true, or what did they mean?
[12:15] [Jenny] Everyone is allowed in the House Meetings
[12:15] [Katie] Not true. XD
[12:15] [Jenny] Staff have separate meetings :)
[12:16] [Ekaterina] Oh, okay
[12:16] [LizzieBagnold] ?
[12:16] [Jenny] Lizzie?
[12:16] [LizzieBagnold] When does the challenge end?
[12:16] [Jenny] It is due by September 26th, I believe
[12:16] [LizzieBagnold] ok :)
[12:16] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:16] [Katie] Ekaterina?
[12:16] [Cyriel] Yeah, check that topic I gave a link to ^^
[12:17] [Ekaterina] Can other people from other houses come to the house meeting?
[12:17] [Katie] Nope
[12:17] [Katie] ^^
[12:17] [Ekaterina] Okay, thanks for answering
[12:17] [Zach] ?
[12:17] [Jenny] Zach?
[12:17] [Katie] Zach?
[12:17] [Zach] Jenny, why are your letters the color of slytherin?
[12:17] [scoots] ?
[12:17] [Jenny] Because they need to stand out :)
[12:17] [Katie] Maria?
[12:17] [Cyriel] Maria?
[12:18] [scoots] I have a hard time with the challenge can we choose partners?
[12:18] [Cyriel] And please keep the questions more or less reasonalbe if you can XD
[12:18] [Jenny] You can work with everyone in your den!
[12:18] [Jenny] :)
[12:18] [scoots] K
[12:18] [Jenny] okay
[12:18] [Jenny] moving on
[12:19] * Jenny dodges all the things Cy threw in her direction
[12:19] [Cyriel] That included the mic, yes *g*
[12:19] [Jenny] Is it a bird? Is it a plane? NO! It's the Gryffindor Quidditch Team! Zooming through the air on their lightning-quick brooms, they are definitely a site to see!
[12:19] [Jenny] With the start of a new Quidditch season rapidly approaching, the GQT is looking to add a few more players to their roster. If you love a lot of action, excitement and Harry Potter trivia, GQT is the place for you!
[12:19] [Jenny] Tryouts will take place between the 15th of September and October 2nd, but you must declare your intentions of trying out before September 12th!
[12:19] [Jenny] Information regarding who to send your tryout email to, as well as what kinds of things are required of GQT members and where you can start practicing for your tryout, may be found in this post: http://www.gryff.net/CR/index.php?showtopic=908
[12:19] [Jenny] We look forward to seeing you on the Quidditch Pitch!
[12:19] [Jenny] Questions and/or Comments relating to the topic?
[12:20] [Lili] !
[12:20] [Zach] !
[12:20] [Jenny] Lili?
[12:20] [Lili] GQT rawks *nodnod* And they're scary. *hides*
[12:20] [Katie] Zach?
[12:20] [Zach] I'm trying out on the 22nd at 8 pm est time, will missa know that est time might conflict in her other time schedule or she would let me know if it is good
[12:20] [scoots] !
[12:21] [Jenny] Missa will send you an email regarding your tryout time
[12:21] [Katie] Mhmm
[12:21] [JoelA] ?
[12:21] [Katie] Maria?
[12:21] [Zach] thank you
[12:21] [Jenny] Maria?
[12:21] [scoots] I stink at that you guys all know too well!LOL
[12:21] [Jenny] Joel?
[12:21] [JoelA] Just wondering, GQT practices started?
[12:22] [Ardeliah] ?
[12:22] [Thal] !
[12:22] [Jenny] Practices for current members of the team have started.
[12:22] [Katie] Ardeliah?
[12:22] [Jenny] Until you have your tryout, you are welcome to bot :D
[12:22] [Zach] ?
[12:22] [Ardeliah] If you want to be on a team but then find you don't have enough time to do all the practices will you be dropped from the team
[12:22] [JoelA] ?
[12:23] [Jenny] You can talk to Missa about things related to that. *nods*
[12:23] [Katie] Zach?
[12:23] [Zach] I have a tryout time and where do I go at that time for the tryout?
[12:23] [Ardeliah] ?
[12:23] [Zach] what channel?
[12:23] [Jenny] You will go to #gqt I believe
[12:23] [Zach] ok thank you
[12:23] [Katie] Yep
[12:23] [Katie] Joel?
[12:23] [JoelA] Can i watch practice? XD
[12:24] [Katie] Nope
[12:24] [Zenix] Ardeliah?
[12:24] [Katie] Not now, at least. Sorry XD
[12:24] [JoelA] Okie, thanks :)
[12:24] [Ardeliah] And if you aren't on a team can you use a bot to practice with for next year? Is there a specific one for non players?
[12:24] [Jenny] Yes you can use any bot you'd like :)
[12:24] [Cyriel] There are three actually, for Gryff people
[12:24] [Katie] They're all in the topic Missa posted about tryouts. ^^
[12:25] [Jenny] Practices with the team are closed practices.
[12:25] [Jenny] You may bot with the team outside of practices though :)
[12:26] [Gwyd] I believe Thal has a comment?
[12:26] [Jenny] Okay
[12:26] [Jenny] err
[12:26] [Jenny] Thal?
[12:26] [Jenny] <-- doesn't see it on her screen anymore
[12:26] [Jenny] XD
[12:26] [Thal] It's ok, I was just gonna say that I could try out if you need comic relief.
[12:26] [Katie] Oh yes
[12:26] [Katie] She did
[12:26] [Thal] :P
[12:26] [Jenny] <33's Thal
[12:26] [Thal] <3.
[12:26] [Zach] ?
[12:27] [Katie] Zach?
[12:27] [Isis] !
[12:27] [Zach] If we tryout, afterwards will missa let us know if we made it or not?
[12:27] [Katie] Yes
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[12:27] [Jenny] Yes she will :)
[12:27] [Katie] Isis?
[12:27] [Zach] thank you
[12:27] [Isis] I have to leave is that okay?
[12:27] [Katie] Sure
[12:27] [Isis] thanks
[12:27] [Katie] Byes <3
[12:27] [Isis] bye :)
[12:27] [Jenny] Bye!
[12:27] * Lili waves bibi to Isis
[12:27] [Isis] bye
[12:27] [Jenny] okay moving on :D
[12:27] * Isis (Isis@c-68-47-223-38.hsd1.tn.comcast.net) has left #gryffhousemeeting
[12:27] [Katie] Uhm. Moving on, if anyone has other questions or comments, please ask them later. ^^
[12:28] * Jenny tosses the snitch to Ilo
[12:28] [Ilona] *Grabs the mic and blinds people with her colors*
[12:28] [Ilona] Do you like shouting?
[12:28] [Ilona] Do you like dancing?
[12:28] [Ilona] Do you overall like bouncing around while squealing?
[12:28] [Ilona] Do you like pom poms?
[12:28] [Ilona] If your answer to either of these questions is yes, you might be the one we're looking for!
[12:28] [Ilona] The Gryffindor Cheerleader Squad are now looking for new members!
[12:28] [Ilona] What do we do?
[12:28] [Ilona] - We make up cheers
[12:28] [Ilona] - Meet up at the games when our very own Gryffindor Quidditch Team are playing and cheer on them
[12:28] [Ilona] - We spread teh SPIRETH!
[12:28] [Ilona] - And have fun! ^^
[12:28] [Ilona] For more information on how to join, look here:
[12:28] [Ilona] http://www.gryff.net/CR/index.php?showtopic=725
[12:29] [Ilona] Questions/comments? (related to the topic) ^^
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[12:29] [LizzieBagnold] ?
[12:29] [Ilona] yes Lizzie?
[12:30] [LizzieBagnold] It says on that thread that the tryouts will be held in august...doesn't that mean we've already missed them?
[12:30] [Ilona] They started in august yes.
[12:30] [Ilona] but we're still accepting new members
[12:30] [Ardeliah] ?
[12:30] [Ilona] Ardeliah?
[12:31] [LizzieBagnold] okay i might tryout then :) thanks.
[12:31] [scoots] !
[12:31] [Ardeliah] Is there a deadline for tryouts so if you don't make the team could you try out for the cheering?
[12:31] [Zach] ?
[12:32] [Ilona] It's very easy to join the squad, first is you is put in the SSS group, then if you're active, you're promoted to a cheerleader
[12:32] [Ilona] though you can pretty much do most that the cheerleaders do as a SSS member
[12:32] [Ilona] Scoots?
[12:32] [Ilona] oh, and there's no deadline
[12:32] [Ilona] ;)
[12:33] [scoots] I tried out already in August,but missed it for whatever reason,Im going to tryout again
[12:33] [Jenny] Zach?
[12:33] [Zach] If I make the gqt, the practices are during my school hours, can I still do it after it?
[12:33] [Katie] You can discuss it with Missa
[12:33] [Katie] Questions related to this topic, please? XD
[12:33] [Zach] thanks
[12:33] [Ilona] as a GQTer you can still join the SSS squad
[12:34] [Ilona] but you can't obviously be a cheerleader since you'll be playing at the games
[12:34] [Katie] Oh haha, misunderstood the question.
[12:34] [Katie] Sorry XD
[12:34] [Ilona] but we also have other activities ;)
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[12:34] [Mandi] !
[12:34] [Ilona] Mandi? :)
[12:35] [Mandi] I am a current SSS member, and i recommend you join ;)
[12:35] [Ilona] ^^
[12:35] [Spring] !
[12:35] [Ilona] Spring?
[12:35] [JoelA] ?
[12:35] [Spring] i HAVE TO GO NOW, CAN i GO?
[12:35] [Katie] Yes
[12:35] [Jenny] Yes.
[12:35] [Jenny] Byes :)
[12:35] [Zenix] Joel?
[12:35] [Katie] Bye :)
[12:35] [JoelA] What SSS stands for? =X
[12:35] * Spring (Lera@64-131-24-126.usfamily.net) Quit
[12:35] [scoots] bye
[12:36] [Zach] bye
[12:36] [Ilona] Special Spirit Squad ;)
[12:36] [scoots] I got spirit
[12:36] [Ilona] then you shoudl tryout ;)
[12:36] [Cyriel] And you don't have to ask for permission when you have to leave ^^
[12:36] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:36] [Jenny] Ekaterina?
[12:36] [Ilona] Ekaterina?
[12:36] [scoots] I am
[12:36] [Ekaterina] Can you use CGI to be on SSS?
[12:37] [Ilona] the SSS squad doesn't have to meet up on IRC for the games or meeting
[12:37] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:37] [Ilona] they can do other things
[12:37] [Ilona] but to be promoted you need to meet up on IRC, not cgi
[12:37] [Katie] Ekaterina?
[12:37] [Ekaterina] So can I be on SSS but not get promoted to cheerleader?
[12:37] [Katie] Yep
[12:37] [Ilona] yes
[12:38] [scoots] Oh
[12:38] [Ilona] ok, moving on
[12:38] [Ilona] *tosses the mic on*
[12:38] [Katie] Hey Gryffies ^__^
[12:38] [Katie] Since it's the start of a new year, the Gryffindor Drama Club will soon be accepting new members! Professor Ben Quaddler, my co-leader, will be posting sign-ups in a few days.
[12:38] [Katie] If any of you are interested in joining the world of Mr. Purple, Herme, or any other Drama Club character, keep a look out for sign-ups \o/
[12:39] [Katie] Related questions/comments?
[12:39] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:39] [Lili] ?
[12:39] [Katie] Ekaterina?
[12:39] [Ekaterina] Do you have to have mIRC to be on the Drama Club?
[12:39] [Ekaterina] Does it use those things?
[12:39] [Katie] Would be better so you can perform better during our performances. ;)
[12:39] [Katie] Lili?
[12:39] [Lili] *can't remember* How often do they preform?
[12:40] [Ardeliah] ?
[12:40] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:40] [Katie] We'd like to go for once a term. *nod*
[12:40] [Katie] Ardeliah?
[12:40] [Ardeliah] I can't quite grasp how you can perform on line?
[12:40] [Lili] ?
[12:40] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:40] [Katie] It'll be explained when you join, don't worry ^^
[12:40]
[12:40] [Katie] Lili?
[12:41] [Lili] Do you have to make all of the preformances?
[12:41] * Lili is actually asking relevent questions
[12:41] [Katie] Nope, if you can attend the performance, then we'll get you a part ^^
[12:41] [Katie] Ekaterina?
[12:41] [Ekaterina] So just to clear things up, I can still be on the drama club and have CGI?
[12:42] [Katie] For now, I'll say yes. ;)
[12:42] [Ekaterina] Yay
[12:42] [Katie] Anyone else? ^^
[12:42] [Katie] Okay
[12:42] [Katie] moving on
[12:42] [Katie] *tosses mic into the air*
[12:42] [Jenny] *swoops in and catches it again*
[12:42] [Jenny] Do you like to write? Do you have a strong grasp of punctuation, capitilization and grammar? If so, come share your talents with the staff at the Paw Print, Gryffindor's super awesome magazine!
[12:42] [Jenny] If writing isn't your thing, but you like using photoshop, the position of Layout Designer is also open!
[12:42] [Jenny] Not only is the Paw Print a really fun thing to do, it is also a great way to earn house points for Gryffindor!
[12:42] [Jenny] The Paw Print is currently looking for writers and layout designers, so if you are interested please read this post for more information about sending in your application: http://www.gryff.net/CR/index.php?showtopic=968
[12:42] [Jenny] Remember, your application is due by September 15th.
[12:43] [Jenny] Questions or Comments relating to the topic?
[12:43] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:43] [Jenny] Ekaterina?
[12:43]
[12:43] [Lili] !
[12:43] [Ekaterina] Experience needed to be on the PP?
[12:43] [Jenny] Nope, just send in your application :)
[12:43] [Ekaterina] Okay thanks
[12:44] [Jenny] Nadine?
[12:44]
[12:44] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:44] [Jenny] Humfrey is our house boggart
[12:44] [Zach] ?
[12:44] [Zenix] Ekaterina?
[12:44] [Katie] Lili
[12:44] [Lili] The Paw Print RULES!! *hides for spamming*
[12:44] [Katie] skipped Lili XD
[12:44] [Katie] Ekaterina?
[12:45] [Ekaterina] How could someone research for the PP application article?
[12:45] [Ekaterina] Like interview a boggart...?
[12:45] [Ekaterina] What do you do?
[12:45] [Jenny] Use your imagination, of course. But you can also look at old PP issues and things like that :)
[12:45] [Ekaterina] Oh, so just make it up?
[12:45] [Ekaterina] Kind of like that?
[12:45] [JoelA] ?
[12:45] [Katie] Creativity works wonders. :P
[12:45] [Ilona] Humfrey is like out version of peeves ;)
[12:46] [Ilona] *our
[12:46] [Jenny] Zach?
[12:46] [Zach] Is it a secret to meet humfrey cause there's a password and I really want to meet him.
[12:46] [Katie] Humfrey's Hollow is the Gryff Drama Club forum
[12:46] [Zach] o
[12:46] [Katie] Not related to Humfrey ;)
[12:46] [Katie] Joel?
[12:46] [Zach] ok thanks
[12:46] [JoelA] Anymore graphic post besides layout designer? =X
[12:46] [Katie] Sorry, no ^^
[12:46] [JoelA] Ah, okay XD
[12:47] [Jenny] but you can always submit graphics for the monthly Prose and Cons :)
[12:47] [Katie] Yep :D
[12:47] [Jenny] Okay moving on then! :D
[12:47] * JoelA nods
[12:47] * Jenny tosses a chicken to Jo
[12:47] [Jo|SpoilAndDie] :(chicken)
[12:47] [Jo|SpoilAndDie] Hiiiii
[12:47] [Zach] *it hit zach's head
[12:47] [Jo|SpoilAndDie] It's time for Point Status Check :o
[12:48] [Zach] ouch!
[12:48] [Jo|SpoilAndDie] As points start to be awarded, we all do our best to win as much as we can and be first in the race for the House Cup. Since the new school year has just begun and the nasty multiplier does not mess with our pointsies, we are currently second, with 2672 points, only 333 points away from first place.
[12:48] [Jo|SpoilAndDie] Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to emphasise the importance of earning points for Gryffindor. As an example of how much we value that, and not to threaten anyone, of course, this is a quote of our energetic Head Girl, Missa Matz, made while idly swinging her racket: "If you don’t do your homework, I keel you. Easy as that".
[12:48] [Jo|SpoilAndDie] So, as much as all Gryffindors luuurve procrastinating (trust us, we know *nods*), take a break from that and go do your homework and make your . Now. Kthx. ^.^ [if you don’t we will blindjoo with our super blinding colours ]
[12:48] [Jo|SpoilAndDie] Any questions/comments?
[12:48] [Lili] ?
[12:48] [Katie] Lili?
[12:48] [Lili] Is it bad that I can read both of those colors?
[12:48] [Lili] *most spamming comments*
[12:48] [Lili] more*
[12:48] [Katie] You have nice eyesight. ;)
[12:49] [Katie] Anything else? ^^
[12:49]
[12:49] [JoelA] ?
[12:49] [Katie] Joel?
[12:49] [JoelA] Multipliers? as in?
[12:49] [Ekaterina] ?
[12:49] [Jenny] Mulitpliers are a way the Head Office evens out the number of students in each house.
[12:49] [Katie] Ekaterina?
[12:49] [Zach] ?
[12:50] [Ekaterina] What are ways you can earn points?
[12:50] [Katie] Classes, contests
[12:50] [Jo|SpoilAndDie] [for more details about the multiplier, read this http://www.hol.org.uk/handbook.php?mode=view&code=77
[12:50] [Jenny] Doing your Homework, Extra Credit, practicipating in contests, writing for the Paw Print
[12:50] [Katie] Mostly classes which we encourage you to join. XD
[12:50] [Cyriel] Library entries!