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Was funny so decided to share with you all... *A conversation between Sirius Black and Prof. McGonagall, in her office* Prof. McGonagall: I asked you if you were involved in that prank. Were you lying to me? Sirius: That depends on how you define lying. Prof. McGonagall: I define it as not telling the truth. How do you define it? Sirius: As to be in a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface. Prof. McGonagall: Sirius: Prof. McGonagall: Get out of my office. Sirius: With pleasure.

Listen very closely. Do you hear that? That's the sound of Gryfftoberfest on its way. Get ready!

Approved Willow Mae - First Year Isla Haven - First Year Becka Grange - First Year Anthony Simon - First year Sybill Maxim - First year Irony Vinca - First Year Ophelia Verde - First Year Evanora Amarillo - First Year Mildreth Brasswell - First Year Isabel Black - First Year Rejected Jasminexalmario - please try again with a valid HOL name Rose Potter - I couldn't find an account that matched your name and email in the HOL database. @Ahmed Dhankwala Notes @Anaelle St-Laurent you tried signing up with your email as your display name. I've changed it to your HOL name and you were approved as a first year. @Ahmed Dhankwala I've corrected your display name so that both parts start with a capital letter and you were approved as a first year Scarlett - I changed your name to @Scarlett Stone to match your HOL name and you were approved as a first year. amy.abbot - I changed your name to @Amy Abbot to match your HOL name and you were approved as a first year

To the 1% who read this Your skin isn't a paper, don't cut it Your face isn't a mask, don't cover it. Your body isn't a book, don't judge it. Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it. Your life isn't a movie, don't end it. You are you, and you're beautiful the way you are. There are at least 2 people in this world that would sacrifice themselves for your living. Be proud of your self, be you. Express your feeling and show that you are great, because you certainly are. Study hard, push your self, and you will achieve your goals.keep fit, eat healthy and keep hygiene. And we can get through COVID19 together! Stay safe and take care of yourself and your family

Hello Lions! I hope you don't mind a Hufflepuff coming to visit you guys for a bit! My name is Sophie and I am a first year student for the Hufflepuff house. I love contributing to any house pride and competitions, if theres any house points involved, I'll be right on it! My favourite classes to attend at the moment are Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. I hope all of you are doing well, I am excited to get to know everyone, See you later, Sophie *Leaves a house plant on the table* :)

Approved Sabrina Leggio - First Year Octavia Wart - First Year Rejected Jackie Gosling - Unfortunately I couldn't find you in the HOL database Notes Ivy_Valentine I changed your name to @Ivy Valentine with correct spacing and you were approved as a first year

Hi everyone! Yeah... I'm a Slytherin. But I promise I'm not here to get into any trouble! My name's Ainsley Ashwell and I'm hoping that I'll be able to make a really awesome inter-house friendgroup! If anyone ever needs someone to talk to, I'm always open, especially if you need me to stand up to someone with you :)

Okay, couldn't help myself- had to add a third class- A visit to Diagon Alley is now on my plate :)

Oh hi there. I'm Septima Lestrange and I'm super excited to meet you all! I'm 27 years old and from Ohio, US. It's dreadfully dull here and hopefully I'll be moving soon. I love creating, above all else! I'm an artist, a writer, a musician, I make videos....I just...create! Also literally anything that puts me outside and around trees. I'm from Ravenclaw but I'm really excited to meet friends from other houses!

“My wand is beech wood with a Phoenix feather core, 13 3/4 inches, and brittle flexibility,” Elladora replies, happy about getting to know her friend. “I love my patronus! It’s a unicorn!” Elladora says enthusiastically. “My first time on the Hogwarts express, I was a little confused to be honest. I didn’t know where to find platform 9 3/4, but then I saw some other people talking about it and followed them. I was amazed seeing the train for the first time. It was so beautiful. Before I got on the train, I hugged my parents goodbye. That was a little sad, but I was too excited, that I just couldn’t be sad. I found an empty chair to sit in and some other people sat around me. When it came time for snacks, I made sure to bring some money so I could try some jumping frogs. I had been dying to try them. They were really good, too! I was so excited when we first got to Hogwarts but I was also kinda nervous for the sorting ceremony. Even though I already knew I belonged in Hufflepuff. Tell me about you wand, patronus, and Hogwarts express experience. Also, I would love to hear about how you met Rose. You two seem to be good friends. She seems really nice.”

What is your favorite kind of puzzle?? crossword? wordsearch? fallen letters? nonogram? other?

I was suddenly surrounded by my new little Gryff friends from first year and they were just adorable. "Thanks, Manya dear" - I said looking at her gently - "but don't worry about it, I'm sure Prof. Tarma and I can solve this together" - I said reassuring it not only to her but to myself - "plus, it gives me the chance to work hand-in-hand with the Charms professor!" - I said out loud and gave Manya an even bigger smile and a hug. "By the way... do you know if there's any coffee left at the Gryff table?"

I've been watching a lot of movies and series during the summer holidays this time. Muggles see them on Amazon Prime and Netflix. If anyone needs a suggestion for what to watch, just ask me. Or Manya.

Notes Viona Ameylia - Your name was changed to @Ameylia Octora to match your HOL name and you were approved as a first year

“Of course! Lots of people call me Ella. :) I am from Florida, born and raised. It’s really hot there, so being a Hogwarts feels great. I might even see snow for the first time! I got into Hogwarts pretty normally. A letter arrived at my door and I was very shocked that I was a witch, since both of my parents are muggles. Funny story actually, the first time my letter arrived, I threw it away because I didn’t know what it was. But then when it came again, I opened it. What about you?” Elladora responded.

The play starts with the men washed up on the shores of Circe's island. We could have a backdrop of a rocky landscape with some shrubbery, I imagine it is a Mediterranean island, and tall trees don't really grow around there as far as I can remember. We could have some pieces of wood or a ladder that will serve as the plank to Odysseus' ship, which would be to the side of the stage but still facing the audience, so that the actors would walk through them and climb up to the stage the first time we see them. I think it'd be nice to see the stage as Circe's abode, and emphasise that these men do not belong there.

Elladora sees a beautiful, friendly girl walking over to her. As she approaches, Sabastien leans over and says,”that Manya, she really nice, I think you two would be great friends.” Manya sits down next to Elladora, as they introduce themselves and start talking. They talk about what classes they are taking this term, what classes they are most excited for, and how they got into Hogwarts. Elladora comes from a muggle family so this is all very new and exciting to her. Manya waves to another girl as she approaches the table. “Who’s that?”, Elladora asks. “ That’s Rose. You two will be great friends,” Manya replies. Elladora sees Rose holding some gifts in her hand and realizes she forgot to bring hers. She was running late this morning and totally forgot about them. She remembers that there are 2 cauldron cakes sitting on her nightstand in her room. She will bring them for Manya and Rose tomorrow morning. Rose sits down across from Elladora and Manya, and hands Elladora her gift. It is a beautiful yellow and black scarf. She immediately puts it on and loves it. “This scarf is so pretty, thank you so much, Rose. This is a great final touch to my outfit,” Elladora says enthusiastically. The three girls continue talking about what they are most excited for this year at Hogwarts. “Care of magical creatures is a fun class, but I am most excited for potions class. I am also looking at joining the jeopardy club. I have done a few of the tasks and it was really fun. What about you guys?” Elladora asks.