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    Hey there, Lions!

    We’re almost to May already! There’s still plenty of time to finish your classes, earn points and snag yourself some awards but make sure you don’t leave it all until the last minute - stress is no fun.

    Gryffindor is still lagging behind a little in the cup race and we need every single point we can get to try to narrow the gap. I know we can do it but only if each and every one of you helps us along in whatever way you can. Even if you only have time to earn a few points here and there, it all adds up and will help us to end the year on a high note.

    Let’s go, Gryffindor, let’s go!

     

    Now, speaking of points…

    There are department projects to complete! The Art Department are asking you to create a birthday card for the Weasley twins and to share your plans for spring break. Over in the Library it appears to be raining money (why? You decide!) and there are some mysterious bunnies popping up. All the current projects are worth 20 points, so there’s 80 available in total!

    Art Deadline: 30th April

    Library Deadline: 6th May

     

    The Howler’s latest theme is ‘Whirlwind Adventure’, so grab your map and lets go! Whether you like writing, creating art or devising your own puzzles, you’ll find something to suit. If you’re stuck for inspiration, why not check out The Idea Bank? Remember that each issue gives you the chance to earn up to 60 points!

    Deadline: 20th June

  5. Posted

    Approved

    Artemis Perkins - Slytherin Visitor

    Rejected

    We're still getting too many spam accounts for me to list each rejection, so if your account hasn't been approved then please sign up again using your HOL name exactly as it appears on the main website (including spacing and capitalisation). Cheers!

  7. Posted

    You join the group of students in the entrance hall, all gathered around a long, empty  table that has been set up off to one side. Everyone is talking quietly and glancing interestedly around.

    “They know somethings up,” one girl mutters, “Sir Cadogan called me a cowardly nave yesterday.”

    “That’s just his way of saying hello,” her friend points out.

    Prof. Alton steps forward and claps her hands once for silence.

    “Many of the portraits here in the castle need to be professionally cleaned,” she explains. “This is rather… upsetting for their occupants and in the past we’ve had a bit of trouble with very noisy protests.” She looks a little worriedly round and lowers her voice. “So I’m asking volunteers to go and speak to the portraits concerned to explain the situation to them in a quiet and considerate way.” She gestures to the table. “Once you have gained a portraits trust and they’ve given their permission to be cleaned, please remove the picture from the wall and bring it down here where our magical art restorer can work on it.”

    “But what if the person in the portrait isn’t… in it when we get there?” a 3rd year asks.

    “Then I’m afraid you’ll need to search the castle for them,” Prof. Alton explains. “Now, if everyone will line up, I’ll give you your portrait assignments.”

    The Situation:

    You’ve been asked to convince the occupants of the Hogwarts portraits to let themselves and their paintings be given a spruce up. How you persuade them is up to you but remember you need to be polite! We don’t want a portrait uprising on our hands!

    The Location:

    The entire castle is fair game. Pick a portrait to go speak to - either one from the Harry Potter Books or one you’ve invented yourself. Feel free to make up their responses to you or find a friend who can do it for you. If someone else has already used a particular portrait, either ask if you can join them or pick a different one.

    Give the rules a read before diving in. Have fun!

  9. Posted

    Approved

    Hailey Peterson - First Year

    Rejected

    We've been having a lot of trouble with spam accounts recently so there are too many rejected signups to list here. If you've tried to sign up recently and don't see your name in this thread, please try signing up again with your full HOL name as your username. :)

  10. Posted

    39 minutes ago, Evie Figg said:

    Hi!!

    Apologies if there is not where I should ask this, however I am having trouble uploading/changing my profile picture, as well as my cover photo on my profile.

     

    I'm not sure if anyone else has experienced this issue? I have tried to change it on my laptop, phone and my desktop computer yet whenever I try, the website gives me this message:

     

    /var/www/gryffindor/uploads/monthly_2023_03 could not be created.

    Please contact us for assistance.

     

    As I said, I'm not sure if I'm the only one experiencing this, as I have tried changing it on 3 different platforms.

     

    Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

     

    -Evie Figg

     

     

    Hi Evie. I'm afraid that feature has been broken for quite a while now due to an issue when we were forced to switch servers, so it's not just you. Prof. Brighton is looking into it so if you want to send him a message with the error you're getting, I'm sure he'd appreciate the additional info.

  17. Posted

    March is well underway and there are lots of points to be earned around the castle, so let's get right to it!

     

    First up, have you ever wanted to be a Triwizard champion? Well, now's your chance. The Triwizard Tournament is taking place right now on the HOL Forum. Prove yourself in 3 tricky tasks and earn glory, awards, beans  and95 house points!

    Deadline: 31st March

     

    The Howler is still open for submissions for the 'Little Kindnesses' issue. Whether you like writing, creating graphics or puzzling up a storm, there's bound to be a way to contribute that suits you. And with 60 points available, it's really a golden opportunity. Head to the HOL Forum for more information.

    Deadline: 31st March

     

    Go test out our fabulous new navigation menu by visiting the Departments! You'll find them under 'Castle and Grounds' now. The Library Department are inviting you on a trip to Wonderland and asking you how people would mark a day named in your honour. The Art Department are asking you to decorate a lantern for National Panda Day and put your own imaginative spin on what the HOL gardens look like in springtime.

    Art Deadline: 1st April

    Library Deadline: 9th April

  20. Posted

    I've had to manually reset rubies for this term so unfortunately the widget on the main CR page won't be displaying correctly for a while. It should resolve itself soon. :)

  24. Posted

    New term, new chances to earn points!

     

    The Departments are always a great place to be. This month, the Library are asking you to create an entry from Cupid’s diary and to solve the mystery of what happened to the groundhog’s shadow. The Art Department are inviting you to design your own kite and send a card to someone special in your life. All prompts are worth up to 20 points each, so that’s a possible 80 in all!

    Art Deadline: 28 February

    Library Deadline: 9 March

     

    The school newspaper, The HOwLer, is open for submissions! The theme is ‘Little Kindnesses’ and you’d certainly be doing one if you contributed. Remember you can submit articles, opinion pieces, puzzles, ads, artwork, creative writing and more. There are 60 points up for grabs, so get yourself over to the HOL forum to get your ideas approved.

    Deadline: 31 March

     

    Let's go, Gryffindor, let's go!

  25. Posted

       The easiest way to help out your house and show your lion’s pride is to earn points! There are lots of ways you can do this so you’re bound to find some that play to your strengths.

     

      In this post, I’ll give you a brief run-down of the regular point earning opportunities available to you. Whenever a new one opens up throughout the term, we’ll post it as a reply so keep checking back!

     

     The first and most obvious is to take part in classes. All classes will give you the chance to earn 300 points in a term through homework and extra credit. If you take several classes (even if you don’t have the time for the maximum of 5 every term), those homework points soon mount up to quite a tidy haul.

     

    Class sign-up opened on the 1st of February 2023 and will remain open until the 20th of May, so remember to put your name down for the classes that interest you and get sending in that homework! (It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on the individual assignment deadlines so that you don’t run out of time or put too much pressure on yourself)

     

      The next are the creative projects offered each month by the Library and art departments. If you enjoy getting artsy or brushing up on your writing, visit the 'Departments' tab on the main website. Don't be shy: your submissions are anonymous during the rating period. You can get started by going to your profile and telling everyone 'How you Got Into Harry Potter' in the designated section - that will earn you a cool 10 points!

     

      Finally there's the HOL Newspaper, the HOwLer. This is a great chance to earn plenty of points by writing about what interests you. If articles and reviews aren’t your thing, it will also offer creative prompts and the chance to submit your own puzzles, graphics and more. Keep an eye on the Newspaper section of the main HOL Forum for updates about the latest issue.

    https://hol.org.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=612

     

      Throughout the term, there will be unique and exciting activities to take part in which will give you the chance to earn points along the way. Remember to check the replies to this thread for announcements and reminders about anything that might be occurring!

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