Prof. Amy Lupin

Siren’s Song Prompt: The Weird Sisters are one of the most famous wizarding musicians in Britain. Their instrument ensemble include guitars, bagpipes, cello, drums, bass, and a lute. Think of another instrument that'd be a wonderful addition to the lineup and why. Minimum 30 words. Submissions: Adeline Morior: I think a traditional tribal hand drum (the ones with the animal skin tops) would be an excellent addition. There are some amazing slower parts of songs just before the bigger parts hit that would sound really nice and kind of build up to the main part of the songs. I have heard some really nice rock music that uses them in slower momentum to build up. Cassie Williams: Another instrument that would be a wonderful addition to the Weird Sisters' lineup would be the kazoo. It fits the slightly chaotic theme they have going on with both their group name and instruments, while still being an instrument that produces a higher pitched sound that could complement some of the more overpowering instruments such as the bagpipes. Ellie Vernez: I think a piano would be a great addition to the band, when played right it can sound amazing and it allows complex harmonies and textures, making it suitable for a variety of musical styles. Galena May: I think that a piano would be a great addition to The Weird Sisters' ensemble. I think so because their music is known for being inspired by dark elements, and when such music is performed, some painful notes may help set and add to the mood. I think that the piano is the perfect instrument to play painful notes on. Besides, the black and white keys of a piano would add a dark aesthetic that would go well with the themes of their performances. Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis: The Weird Sisters could benefit from adding an ocarina to their instrument lineup. They currently only have the bagpipes as the sole wind instrument in the band. Ocarinas can be customized and easily fit the vibe and style of the Weird Sisters. River Fenwick: A harp would be a good addition to the lineup because it can blend well with the softer sounds of a lute and cello, creating a more layered beat, while also being able to fit into multiple different musical genres.

Prompt: Draw a Sneakoscope. Submissions: River Fenwick: Alt text: Silver spinning top like object with blue, yellow and orange.

Prompt: Draw Hagrid's Hut Submissions: Ellie Vernez: Alt text: Outlined cobblestone building with stairs leading into it. River Fenwick: Alt text: Outlined cobblestone building with a tall roof and chimney with a smaller building and tree stump nearby.

Prompt: Draw the Philosopher's Stone Submissions: Ellie Vernez: Alt text: Bright red stone. Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis: Alt text: Bright red stone with extra illustrations to show it is gleaming. River Fenwick: Alt text: Dark red stone.

Prompt: Draw the trophy for the Triwizard Tournament. Submissions: Ellie Vernez: Alt text: Dark silver trophy with a light blue cup and black handles. Galena May: Alt text: Ornate black, blue, gold and silver and trophy. Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis: Alt text: Silver trophy with a light blue cup. River Fenwick: Alt text: Dark silver trophy with a blue cup.

Prompt: Draw the Marauder's Map. Submissions: Adeline Morior: Alt text: Folded parchment map with the text "Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs are proud to present the Marauder's Map". The text "The Marauder's Map" is centred on a maroon diamond surrounded by an illustration of the castle and footsteps. Ellie Vernez: Alt text: Map cover with with the text "Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs are proud to present the Marauder's Map". The text "The Marauder's Map" is centred on a maroon diamond surrounded by an illustration of the castle. Galena May: Alt text: Folded-out parchment map with with the text "Intinerrarrium Maraudentium. Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs are proud to present the Marauder's Map" on the cover. The text "The Marauder's Map" is centred on a maroon diamond surrounded by an illustration of the castle. The map is also decorated with footsteps. Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis: Alt text: Folded-out parchment map showing black footsteps, maroon circles and rectangles, and the Whomping Willow. Above the map are the words "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" and below the map is "Mischief Managed". River Fenwick: Alt text: Parchment map cover with the text "Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs are proud to present the Marauder's Map". The text "The Marauder's Map" is centred on a maroon diamond surrounded by an illustration of the castle. The map is also decorated with footsteps.

Prompt: Draw a cauldron Submissions: Adeline Morior: Alt text: Black cauldron with a handle. Ellie Vernez: Alt text: Black cauldron filled with a bright red potion. Galena May: Alt text: Dark gold cauldron. Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis: Alt text: Silver cauldron with a bright green potion mixture starting to bubble over. River Fenwick: Alt text: Grey cauldron with a green potion emitting green bubbles.

Prompt: Draw the Mirror of Erised. Submissions: Adeline Morior: Alt text: Ornate dark gold framed mirror with an inscription in the frame. Cassie Williams: Alt text: Tall ornate dark gold framed mirror with the Mirror's inscription in the frame. Ellie Vernez: Alt text: Outlined tall ornately framed mirror. Galena May: Alt text: Tall ornate golden framed mirror with the Mirror's inscription in the frame. Maria Williams: Alt text: Outlined ornately framed mirror. Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis: Alt text: Pencil-drawn tall ornate mirror with the Mirror's inscription in the frame. River Fenwick: Alt text: Ornate black and gold framed mirror.

Augurey’s Artwork Prompt: Draw a potion. Submissions Adeline Morior: Alt text: Rounded corked potion bottle with dark red liquid. Cassie Williams: Alt text: Rounded corked potion bottle filled to the brim with purple liquid that has flecks of pink. Ellie Vernez: Alt text: Tall potion bottle with a heart-shaped centre filled with pink liquid. Galena May: Alt text: Black and gold cauldron overflowing with a bubbling purple potion, with a filled capped potion bottle next to it with a handwritten tag. Maria Williams: Alt text: Outlined rounded potion bottle that is less than half full. Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis: Alt text: Black cauldron with Draught of Peace just brewed. There is a silver vapour being emitted from the cauldron. Near the cauldron is powdered moonstone and hellebore flowers. River Fenwick: Alt text: Corked round potion bottle with blue liquid sloshing in it.

We have put together a showcase of the creative submissions we received throughout the course of Potterium. Index: Augurey's Artwork Siren's Song

Week 4 Turn 1 Adeline advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Ellie advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Galena advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Maria advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). River advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Scarlet advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Turn 2 Adeline advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Ellie advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Galena advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Maria advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Scarlet advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Turn 3 Adeline advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Ellie advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Galena advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Maria advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Scarlet advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Turn 4 Adeline advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Ellie advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Galena advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Maria advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Scarlet advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Turn 5 Adeline advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Ellie advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Galena advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Maria advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Scarlet advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning).

Just a reminder that today's the last day to sign up for Potterium, as we'll be heading into the final week tomorrow.

Week 3 Turn 1 Adeline advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Ellie advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Galena advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Maria advanced to green (Siren’s Song). River advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Scarlet advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Turn 2 Adeline advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Ellie advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Galena advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Maria advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Scarlet advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Turn 3 Adeline advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Ellie advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Galena advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Maria advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Scarlet advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Turn 4 Adeline advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Ellie advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Galena advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Maria advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). River advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Scarlet advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Turn 5 Adeline advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Ellie advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Galena advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Maria advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). River advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Scarlet advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork).

Hope you have a magical day, @Janne Halla!

Happy Birthday Lo! Hope you had a lovely day!

Week 2 Turn 1 Adeline advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Cassie advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Ellie advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Galena advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Lexa W advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Maria advanced to green (Siren’s Song). River advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Scarlet advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Sobe advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Turn 2 Adeline advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Ellie advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Galena advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Lexa W advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Maria advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Scarlet advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Turn 3 Adeline advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Ellie advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Galena advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Lexa W advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Maria advanced to green (Siren’s Song). River advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Scarlet advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Turn 4 Adeline advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Ellie advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Galena advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Lexa W advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Maria advanced to green (Siren’s Song). River advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Scarlet advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Turn 5 Adeline advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Ellie advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Galena advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Lexa W advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Maria advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Scarlet advanced to green (Siren’s Song).

The mayor is deeply appreciative of everyone’s efforts in making this year’s Gryfftoberfest a success. Godric Gryffindor is the mayor’s personal hero so they’re grateful to have been able to pay tribute to such a legend with your help. As a token of the mayor’s appreciation, they’ve awarded rubies to the Hogwarts volunteers as follows: Adeline Morior - 315 Cassie Williams - 300 Ellie Vernez - 140 Galena May - 330 Lex Green - 25 Maria Williams - 20 Prof. Kendra Givens - 15 River Fenwick - 330 Skylar Peyton - 80 The following volunteers also snagged the Gryfftoberfest award: Adeline Morior Cassie Williams Galena May River Fenwick Thank you for all your hard work, and we hope you enjoyed Gryfftoberfest! (If your rubies total is incorrect, please let me know asap and I'll get it sorted out)

It's time for your Potions class, and, unsurprisingly, the professor has set you the task of brewing a particular potion. You toil over the potion for the bulk of the class, but now that it's finished and has been assessed, there's one more thing left: the label. Careful labelling is an often overlooked step in potion-making but is just as essential as getting all the ingredients and steps right. We'd like you to design a label (no bigger than 600 x 600 pixels) for your newly made potion. Please include the name and at least 2-3 other details. Post your labels below by 23:59 HOL-time on the 30th of November to earn 10 rubies.

You happen to open the textbook to the chapter discussing the classification of potions. Throughout the history of potion-making, different scholars have put forward their own ideas for how potions can be classified. Arsenius Jigger has further contributed to this debate. We'd like you to choose 10 potions and classify them into 3-5 categories. Keep in mind that Arsenius does not like using the more conventional categories of antidotes, healing potions and poisons. Share the list and also Arsenius's reasoning behind these categories in 100 words or more. Post your classifications below by 23:59 HOL-time on the 30th of November to earn 10 rubies.

Week 1 Turn 1 Adeline advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Cassie advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Ellie advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Emily advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Galena advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Katherine advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Lexa W advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Maria advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). River advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Scarlet advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Turn 2 Adeline advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Cassie advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Ellie advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Galena advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Lexa W advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Scarlet advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Turn 3 Adeline advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Cassie advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Ellie advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Galena advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Lexa W advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Scarlet advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Turn 4 Adeline advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Cassie advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Ellie advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Galena advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Lexa W advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). River advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Scarlet advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Turn 5 Adeline advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Cassie advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle). Ellie advanced to red (Centaur’s Cunning). Galena advanced to green (Siren’s Song). Lexa W advanced to green (Siren’s Song). River advanced to blue (Augurey’s Artwork). Scarlet advanced to yellow (Sphinx’s Riddle).

Current Standings: 1st: Ellie (55 spaces moved) 2nd: Adeline, Galena (51 spaces moved) 3rd: River (50 spaces moved) 4th: Scarlet (48 spaces moved) 5th: Maria (44 spaces moved) 6th: Lexa W (27 spaces moved) 7th: Cassie (15 spaces moved) 8th: Emily, Katherine, Sobe (3 spaces moved)

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Happy Birthday! *sneaks a cupcake off*

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