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The Platinum Quill Award This award is presented to the Gryffindor who has earned the most points in a term. With over 3000 points to her name from this term alone, @Iverian Gnash is an exceedingly worthy winner! The Phoenix Award This prize is for the lion who has managed to earn the most rubies during the term. @Iverian Gnash is our winner again with an impressive 350 rubies! Lionheart Award Awarded to whichever of our guests has earned the most rubies throughout the term. We have a tie this time around as reigning champion @Maxim Trevelyan of Ravenclaw is joined by @Prof. Tarma Amelia Black of Hufflepuff -- they both earned a staggering 480 rubies. Well done both! Awards decided by the staff: Studious Simba Awarded to a lion who has distinguished themselves through hard work in their classes and potentially in other areas too. @Lorainia Riverrider has not only proved herself time and again in classes and activities but demonstrated true Gryffindor tenacity while doing so. Curious Kitten This is awarded to a particularly enthusiastic Gryffindor who has been a positive presence in The Den. We’re delighted to present this award to @Emerald Wolvenhowl for her sunny attitude and constant encouragement and appreciation of those around her. Consistent Cub Awarded to a lion who is everywhere doing everything and inspires us all to get involved. We’re very glad to present this one to @Carrie Warts for her willingness to dive into just about anything around HOL with passion and a light heart. Lively Lionet This is awarded to someone whose house pride and loyalty sets them apart. Since joining, @Isa Vestal has proved her nerve by leaving no room in the castle unexplored and has made sure the scarlet and gold is gloriously represented in every activity she attempts. The Friend of the Den Award This is awarded to a non-Gryffindor who has gone out of their way to lend a hand to the lions. We would like to present this award to @Prof. Amy Lupin for her years of unwavering support behind the scenes and in particular her generosity in extending her puzzle and graphic making expertise so that certain Gryff activities could go ahead.

Why doesn't Voldemort have glasses? Nobody nose.

I slap Carrie for being so kind and sending us hugs. *Sending some hugs to you in return* Congratulations to you too, Carrie, for getting the Consistent Cub award and congratulations to ISA too for the Lively Lionet award * hugs to you too*

I slap Carrie for being a quidditch adviser

As candy and sweets are the theme in this month's paw print, it gave me a sweet idea. Wouldn't it be cool to have a part of the castle to ourselves as a sort of candy creation corner? Here we could create new sweets and candies that have never been made before or we could use a Muggle sweet and zap a bit of magic into it. What sort of confectionery would you make? You can make what ever candy you like from something delicious to totally quirky. The world is your sweet oyster. Mine is a boiled sweet called a Rainbow Swirl. As it melts, it alternates its flavours one at a time, going through a pattern of sweet pink apple and sharp orange; tangy lemon and sweet strawberry; red grape and blueberry bubblegum. You can tell if someone has eaten one of these because they are surrounded by a bright, sparkly glow of rainbow colours which lasts about five minutes. If you are trying to keep a low profile at anytime, you may want to avoid this sweet.

How many Slytherins does it take to stir a potion? Just one. She puts the spoon in and then the cauldron revolves around her.

Two Hungarian Horntails walk into a pub, The first one says, “Sure is hot in here.” The second one snaps back, “Shut your mouth!”

Why does Voldemort prefer Twitter to Facebook? Because he only has followers, not friends *ouch*

I slap Emerald - and Isa - for being so curious and for winning the "Curious Kitten - End of the Year Award" (Emerald) and the "Lively Lionet - End of the Year Award" (Isa) - You make me love and be more and more proud of being a Gryffindor <3 *hugs*

7195 (Isa, have I told you recently that you're awesome? Scary but awesome)

I slap Carrie for even questioning if Sky caught me (I'm obviously wayyyy too fast... *cough* but yes, she did)

Thanks! Here's another joke: Wormtail: "Master, can you really rise again?" Voldemort: "Certainly, but you'll need to give me a hand."