Janne Halla

People who discovered the symbol are: River Fenwick

In April, we'll be looking at Magical Hieroglyphs and Logograms. It's a fun book all about magical symbols and what they mean. It talks about hieroglyphs, which are little pictures that can stand for a word, a sound, or an idea, and logograms, which are symbols that represent a whole word or phrase. The book shows how these symbols work and why they matter, making it a great guide for anyone curious about reading magical writing. Magical Hieroglyphs and Logograms – Task 1 Magical Hieroglyphs and Logograms – Task 2 Magical Hieroglyphs and Logograms – Task 3

Just finding a symbol isn't everything, of course. While it might look simple at first, its meaning isn’t always clear. It can represent an idea, a warning, a spell, or something completely unexpected. Understanding what it truly means often takes careful thinking, noticing patterns, and connecting it to its surroundings or use. For this task, you’ll explain how the meaning or effect of a symbol was discovered, and what clues helped reveal it in at least 100 words. Post your meanings below by 23:59 HOL-time on the 30th of April to earn 10 rubies.

Symbols can be easily spotted and understood, but most of them can be hidden in unexpected places. They're etched into old artefacts, carved into cave walls, or left behind where few people think to look. Show a discovery of such a magical symbol through any art medium, though make sure that you obey HOL rules. Alternatively, describe the discovery in at least 80 words. Post your discoveries below by 23:59 HOL-time on the 30th of April to earn 10 rubies.

Beneath layers of dust and time, you brush carefully to uncover faint lines. At first, they're unclear, then slowly form something more. For this task, you’ll help out the experts uncover a hidden symbol by solving a Slitherlink puzzle, carefully connecting the lines until the full shape of the symbol appears. Slitherlink is a logic puzzle where you draw a single continuous loop on a grid. The goal is to connect dots without crossing or overlapping, creating a loop that adheres to specific rules based on the numbers in some cells. The loop must satisfy the following rules: The loop cannot cross or touch itself. Each numbered cell must have exactly that number of sides in the loop. Send your solution to me via PM (Subject: Light Reading Slitherink) by 23:59 HOL-time on the 30th of April to earn 10 rubies.

A rather belated Happy Birthday, Prof. Lupin! :D

Some books arrive on the shelves with a sense of excitement and mystery. Others…take a little more effort to notice. Prefects Who Gained Power is, unfortunately, one of those books that many students walk past without a second glance. It’s full of rules, responsibilities, and very serious stories about prefects doing very official prefect things, and advancing to very important and official jobs. Important? Yes. Thrilling? Well…that’s another question. The publisher has finally decided something must be done, and the first step is the cover. For this task, you’ll design a brand new and very exciting cover for Prefects Who Gained Power. Post your covers below by 23:59 HOL-time on the 31st of March to earn 10 rubies.

People who turned in a correct solution were... River Fenwick

People who turned in a correct solution were... River Fenwick Kaylee Oatsong

More often than not, people see the finished exhibition in a museum and don’t always think about the work that happens behind the scenes. Curators spend a lot of time planning, researching, and making decisions about what should be displayed and how it should be presented. It can be exciting work, but it can also come with a few challenges along the way. Curators often have to balance many things at once, such as limited space, different ideas about what should be included, and the responsibility of caring for important objects. They also need to think about visitors and how to make exhibitions clear, interesting, and meaningful for many different people. In at least 100 words, share what challenges you think curators might face while preparing and managing exhibitions. You can think about practical problems, creative decisions, or even working with other people on a project. To earn 10 rubies, post your responses below by the 15th of March at 23:59 HOL-time.

Sometimes a visit to an exhibition feels very different when someone's there to guide you through it. A guide can point out small details, share stories behind the objects, and help visitors understand why certain pieces are important. Many people enjoy learning this way, especially when the person leading the tour is clearly excited about the exhibition and wants to share that interest with others. For this task, imagine you are offering guided tours for your exhibition. Write a short piece of at least 100 words, inviting visitors to join, explaining what the tour will be like, and what they can expect to learn or see along the way. To earn 10 rubies, post your tours below by the 15th of March at 23:59 HOL-time.

When visitors walk into an exhibit, an informational display helps them understand what they are seeing. It gives simple background information and explains why an object is important. A good display uses clear language and short explanations so everyone can enjoy and learn. Write an informational display text for visitors to read. Choose one object featured in your exhibit and include it as a centerpiece. Your text should explain what the object is, where it comes from, and why it matters. It should be at least 100 words for full rubies. To earn 10 rubies, post displays below by the 15th of March at 23:59 HOL-time.

This month, we'll be covering He Flew Like a Madman by Kennilworthy Whisp. This is a popular wizarding biography about the famous Quidditch player “Dangerous” Dai Llewellyn and it follows Dai’s daring career on the pitch, capturing his fearless flying style and the many injuries that earned him his nickname. He Flew Like a Madman - Task 1 He Flew Like a Madman - Task 2 He Flew Like a Madman - Task 3

Even the bravest Quidditch players aren’t invincible. 'Dangerous' Dai Llewellyn has taken a few hard knocks on the pitch, and now he’s resting and recovering at St. Mungo’s once again. Fans, friends, and fellow wizards and witches want to show their support, and what better way than with a thoughtful get-well card? Make a get well soon card for Dai Llewellyn thourgh any art medium, though make sure that you obey HOL rules. Alternatively, describe your card in at least 80 words. Post your get well cards below by 23:59 HOL-time on the 8th March to earn 10 rubies.

Some days at the Quidditch pitch are just about running, dodging, and scoring through the hoops. For Dai Llewellyn, life has always been about aiming high and passing through hoops at full speed. Help 'Dangerous' Dai Llewellyn out with his practice by determining the height of the hoops in the puzzle below. Complete the grid such that every row and column contains the numbers 1 to 5. Every row and column contains each number only once. The clues tell you how many hoops you can see in that direction. You can't see a shorter hoop (like 3) behind a taller one (like 5). Send your solution to me via PM (subject: Light Reading Hoops) by 23:59 HOL-time on 8th March to earn 10 rubies.