tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20165872556029645512024-03-12T18:26:30.075-07:00Matilda's CornerMatilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-72405937751821988602008-11-15T13:54:00.000-08:002008-11-15T14:07:03.136-08:00Quidditch 3<ol><li> <p>Who was Tom Riddle Sr.’s girlfriend before Merope gave him the love potion?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">b. Cecilia</span><br /></p></li><li> <p>What does Luna say floated into Harry’s ear when he was in the train car that supposedly caused him to lose focus? <span style="font-weight: bold;">c. Wrackspurt</span></p> </li><li> <p>How much do the primary Apparition lessons cost? <span style="font-weight: bold;">d. 12 galleons</span></p> </li><li> <p>What is Professor Merrythought’s first name? <span style="font-weight: bold;">b. Galatea</span></p> </li><li> <p>What Hogwarts club was Eileen Prince captain of? <span style="font-weight: bold;">b. Gobstones Club</span></p> </li><li> <p>Who is head of the Goblin Liaison office? <span style="font-weight: bold;">b. Dirk Cresswell</span></p> </li><li> <p>Mrs. Weasley offers Fleur a goblin-made tiara for the wedding with Bill. What family member is currently in possession of the tiara? <span style="font-weight: bold;">a. Aunt Muriel</span></p> </li><li> <p>How many points does Snape take from Gryffindor for Harry’s late arrival and muggle attire? <span style="font-weight: bold;">b. 70</span><br /></p> </li><li> <p>When Profressory Slughorn first meets Hermione, he asks her whether she is related to Hector Dagworth-Granger. What society did Dgworth-Granger found? <span style="font-weight: bold;">d. The Most Extraordinary Society of Potioneers</span></p> </li><li> <p>Which of these describes Golpalott’s Third Law? <span style="font-weight: bold;">d. The antidote for a blended poison will be equal to more than the sum of the antidotes for each of the separtea components</span></p> </li></ol> <div id="forum_post_9062386_tracking"> </div><br /><br />AND my pal's package went out today via priority owl post. I can't wait to see it arrive!Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-30184957095741294842008-11-09T07:50:00.001-08:002008-11-09T07:53:00.485-08:00Belated Halloween PicOpps, I never did end up posting my picture of my Halloween costume. I was a "mad scientist."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7WNd0eD5gvqE-Y_WUFEGNIsJmJV2tsaWQ37RjSJp9Fg9mYpwuj1SML9J4BYi2NJu1VaFlXkq5AwXBJBoXsjocx7LnsbSvIYM28LYAuMybwxFXtDP70LWkFNS_-j25GIfy9zB9zyF6p8/s1600-h/IMG_3686.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7WNd0eD5gvqE-Y_WUFEGNIsJmJV2tsaWQ37RjSJp9Fg9mYpwuj1SML9J4BYi2NJu1VaFlXkq5AwXBJBoXsjocx7LnsbSvIYM28LYAuMybwxFXtDP70LWkFNS_-j25GIfy9zB9zyF6p8/s320/IMG_3686.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264151217333709330" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And in my pocket you can see the amazingly cute felted bat I made for the costume. (Because like Slytherins, mad scientists are also fond of dark dungeons.) There is more info about that project on my <a href="http://omly.blogspot.com/2008/11/felted-bat.html">my blog post</a>.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-69636469035024607632008-11-02T18:50:00.000-08:002008-11-03T15:01:36.042-08:00Owl ReceivedI have been quite remiss! I received an amazing package from Pandora Phelps, but I have had several set backs in actually blogging about it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzBvWaQHJ9O6d2KYeGhYwyydl8jWDnxU2MUGc5QU0-w9B_7uVkqvmDneG0CVaGol8HX40Vd1cPjOxtxZvAC-sceRGyd60ayyf_z13uwhIDeG4wXTOxuiRvVazvfrXwx6F10ssugD4Sg/s1600-h/IMG_3667.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzBvWaQHJ9O6d2KYeGhYwyydl8jWDnxU2MUGc5QU0-w9B_7uVkqvmDneG0CVaGol8HX40Vd1cPjOxtxZvAC-sceRGyd60ayyf_z13uwhIDeG4wXTOxuiRvVazvfrXwx6F10ssugD4Sg/s320/IMG_3667.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264567657027146530" border="0" /></a><br />Not only were there all sorts of fun pictures to open, but there was also one addressed to my "little witch-in-training". She was thrilled! And she is planning to use the bracelet making kit this week.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOloWD1-Q_6tF6Md25XIBBSnvvg1VXKF1sosfhPAH01qkhGSdSAB2qK2Vtrdc1_EAHnS8it60W0sOEx4SKYoDmWUuc-Q-kEjQ6i3PM1HnVAmYr-bveWIHJuLZdsNd6QM-YmDG5G66Z-g/s1600-h/IMG_3669.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOloWD1-Q_6tF6Md25XIBBSnvvg1VXKF1sosfhPAH01qkhGSdSAB2qK2Vtrdc1_EAHnS8it60W0sOEx4SKYoDmWUuc-Q-kEjQ6i3PM1HnVAmYr-bveWIHJuLZdsNd6QM-YmDG5G66Z-g/s320/IMG_3669.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264567664765214626" border="0" /></a><br />I was far from forgotten though. Inside were a bunch of green goodies. There were DPNs in a size I didn't have, and cute sock point protectors to use with them. Also included was enough Tofutsies sock yarn that I think I could make a good size toddler sweater if I wanted to. And not one, but two tins of minty goodness!<br /><br />And last, but not least, a beautiful needle case. If I didn't know the guidelines for the swap I would totally have thought it was commercially made, it is really that well done. The perfect seams, the beautiful fabric, the elegant binding, the flawless zipper installation; I am seriously impressed.<br /><br />Thank you so much for everything. This package is amazing!Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-33337725479690744472008-11-01T17:54:00.000-07:002008-11-01T17:58:59.538-07:00Halloween 2008Alas I won't be able to post my Halloween costume until tomorrow (too late for the Slytherin prompt), but I will share since it was lots of fun.<br /><br />Yesterday we went straight from school to a friend's house for dinner. Then we headed over to see the <a href=http://rtfm.arberth.com/>Anti-morris</a> (done at sun-down on Samhain in silence rather than sun-up on May Day with bells). Very fun! Then we skipped the <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummers_Play>mumming</a> in favor of trick-or-treating. Hopefully soon in a year to come we will get to stay and watch the mumming plays though, since it looked really interesting.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-15612554922119973082008-10-25T17:39:00.000-07:002008-10-25T15:51:34.797-07:00HSKS6 PalsAck! Somehow I just realized that I have not yet mentioned much about my pals for this term. This round I get to spoil another Ravenclaw of the name <a href="http://danniellesteen30.blogspot.com/">Molly Crookshanks</a>. I am really excited about my package for her, but I am still pulling together final details. I am also lucky enough to have <a href="http://pandorasknittingbasket.blogspot.com/">Pandora Phelps</a> of Gryffindor for a pal, who is totally an inspiration as far as swap pals go. She is so good about checking in with me, I have to admit it makes me feel a little guilty about my own correspondence.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-88573646995337747522008-10-16T09:21:00.000-07:002008-10-16T16:04:24.512-07:00HSKS6 Quidditch Round 2<ol><li> <p>What animal does the portrait in the Muggle Prime Minster’s office resemble? b. Frog</p> </li><li> <p>What drink does Romilda Vane try to give Harry? a. Gillywater</p> </li><li> <p>What is the name of the person who heads the Holyhead Harpies? c. Glen Jones</p> </li><li> <p>How many ‘Exceeds Expectation’ grades does Harry receive in his O.W.L’s? c. 5<br /></p> </li><li> <p>What is Professor Sughorn’s favorite candy? d. Crystallized Pineapple</p></li><li> <p>What tattoo is Harry reported to have on his chest? c. Hippogriff</p> </li><li> <p>What color robes do the staff at the Weasley’s shop wear? b. Magenta</p> </li><li> <p>What is the man outside Flourish and Blotts selling? a. Amulets<br /></p> </li><li> <p>How much is the skull, which Hermione enquires about at Borgin and Burkes, worth?c. 16 Galleons</p> </li><li> <p>What are Professor Slughorn’s initials? b. H.E.F.<br /></p> </li></ol>Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-56388285163922554502008-10-10T17:26:00.000-07:002008-10-11T11:03:03.393-07:00Sneaking in Sock TimeI have been busy sneaking in time between classes to work on a new pair of Slytherin house socks for me.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG_CCvYJ57VzXIrQm73qGTCT7zaqpwD8phIJWs6mLmeRezbizpejwv_z2VIBnwAxfzGP5Qp6eXgwUld8gvkqF-eztjZkUcfuzPsFkBC1uJbw9k75VMAzL1__zATImmFtpB5C-pCcmAyw/s1600-h/IMG_3598.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG_CCvYJ57VzXIrQm73qGTCT7zaqpwD8phIJWs6mLmeRezbizpejwv_z2VIBnwAxfzGP5Qp6eXgwUld8gvkqF-eztjZkUcfuzPsFkBC1uJbw9k75VMAzL1__zATImmFtpB5C-pCcmAyw/s320/IMG_3598.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255686530209772978" border="0" /></a>I have finished the heels of one of these, and am now turning the heel on the other. That magical researcher Cat Bohrdi must have been the cleverest witch of her year. I am working on her River Bed pathway, and it is absolutely inspired!Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-42660289651062557002008-10-02T14:02:00.000-07:002008-10-16T16:04:37.290-07:00Slytherin House Quiz 2<ol><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Are you a sock knitter?What are your foot measurements?</span> Yes I like to knit socks. I wear a size 6.5 shoe US Women's shoe, and my foot is about 9 inches long</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Do you have a yarn winder and/or a swift? </span>Yes, both.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Where/how to you keep you needles/hooks?</span> In clear zippered pouches in a drawer. I really want to make a hanging circular case though, where the needles can hang out so that the tips stick out on either end.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Do you collect anything? </span>I have several small dragon figurines in my bathroom, but I am not actively collecting them. Probably what I collect most are hobbies...</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">What is your favorite type of music? Are you MP3 ready?</span> I really like acapella, happy hardcore, vocal trance, operatic rock, wrock, musicals, and most music with good female vocals. I have a nano iPod, but also listen to a lot of podcasts from my computer.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Do you like sweets? What are your favorites?</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> I really like gummy things, mint-flavored things and of course chocolate.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">What is your living situation like? Any pets? Children?</span> I live in a tiny apartment that fits 2.5 people. We have an african fat-tailed gecko and a 9 year old little girl for pets. I mean children. I mean... nevermind.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Do you have an online wish list (Amazon, Etsy, Loopy Ewe, etc.)?</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Not really. I may have to think about that.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Favorite Harry Potter movie character?</span> It changes regular, depending what fan fiction I have read recently. I have been playing with Pansy Parkinson recently though, since she isn't a character we get to know terribly well in canon. </li></ol>Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-45918178172581560282008-09-30T08:12:00.000-07:002008-09-30T08:12:00.341-07:00Dorm 5Did I mention my dormmates yet? How remiss! I really like them all so far. There is a great mix of new and returning students.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ravenclawolive.blogspot.com/">Jade Bladvak</a><br /><a href="http://cecileyfortescue.blogspot.com/">Ceciley Fortescue</a><br /><a href="http://emmagorodok.blogspot.com/">Emma Gorodok</a><br /><a href="http://misswartbobble.blogspot.com/">Winnie Wartbobbble</a><br /></div><br />Jade is even the sister of my swap pal last term, Olive Bladvak. The only problem is that I keep finding her watching me suspiciously. I wonder what Olive might have told her about me...Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-35565240538903515372008-09-25T13:11:00.000-07:002008-09-25T13:34:15.982-07:00Quidditch Round 1<p>1. At the beginning of the book, Cornelius Fudge is talking to the Muggle Prime Minister. Which member of the Order of the Phoenix has recently been found dead?<br />c. Emmeline Vance<br /><br />2. What animal does Bellatrix Lestrange kill when she and her sister, Narcissa, are going to see Professor Snape?<br />b. Fox<br /><br />3. What time does Professor Dumbledore collect Harry from Privet Drive?<br />a. Midnight<br /><br />4. What did Professor Sluhorn transform into when he was trying to hide from Harry and Professor Dumbledore?<br />a. An armchair<br /><br />5. What grade did Harry get for Herbology?<br />a. E – Exceeds Expectation<br /><br />6. Herbert Chorley, the Prime Minister’s Junior Minster, has been entertaining the public by impersonating which animal?<br />b. A duck<br /><br />7. What is Professor Sprout’s first name?<br />d. Pomona<br /><br />8. What is Dumbledore’s idea of ‘a few words’?<br />d. nitwit, oddment, blubber and tweak<br /><br />9. Who is Marcus Belby’s famous uncle?<br />b. Damocles<br /><br />10. What is Snape’s mother’s name?<br />b. Eileen Prince<br /><br /></p><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pictures</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/thumb/5/5d/Narcissablackmalfoy.png/150px-Narcissablackmalfoy.png">Narcissa</a><br /><a href="http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/thumb/9/92/SeverusSnape.jpg/250px-SeverusSnape.jpg">Snape</a><br /><a href="http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Bellatrix.jpg">Bellatrix</a><br /><a href="http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/e/e8/Professor_Sprout.jpg">Professor Sprout</a><br /><a href="http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/thumb/9/94/Dumbledore.JPG/250px-Dumbledore.JPG">Professor Dumbledore</a>Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-66833875485336810412008-09-22T16:59:00.000-07:002008-09-22T18:00:44.792-07:00Class Photo DayToday is Picture Day. As you can see, all that time down in the dungeons has left me a bit fluorescent white. I am moderately convinced that the sun and I simply can not get along.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRJpX6m15EcwCbL18z2HK8937aiIx9TpgZIXuDC5NSSEqARfxUXEuWCNy1-2dkRPqcRsne2qynpLxIFPHi8rWlO8A6CH_00sxLXKTTvlGsOQD88j6pFs00TBGZ-J2aF_wa2x02FfM4w/s1600-h/IMG_6160-crop.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRJpX6m15EcwCbL18z2HK8937aiIx9TpgZIXuDC5NSSEqARfxUXEuWCNy1-2dkRPqcRsne2qynpLxIFPHi8rWlO8A6CH_00sxLXKTTvlGsOQD88j6pFs00TBGZ-J2aF_wa2x02FfM4w/s320/IMG_6160-crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249002387644400994" border="0" /></a>I didn't spend much time on the grounds though, since I have volunteered to help with the grading for first year potions. Good thing that it is a subject I love, because it is taking way more time than I was planning to spend on it this term. Guess it is time to go back to work though. They just had their first test on Friday, and I should have everything graded and ready for the Professor to look through by this evening.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-13296165444150120372008-09-15T19:41:00.000-07:002008-09-15T19:41:01.085-07:00Slytherin Quiz #1<p><strong><br /></strong></p> <ol><li>Do you knit and/or crochet: <span style="font-weight: bold;">yes both</span><br /></li><li>How long have you been at your craft?<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 4 years/2 years</span><br /></li><li>Do you spin? <span style="font-weight: bold;">yes</span><br /></li><li>What type of spinning do you do (drop spindle or wheel)? <span style="font-weight: bold;">wheel</span><br /></li><li>Are there any other crafts that you participate in? <span style="font-weight: bold;">sewing, drawing, painting</span><br /></li><li>What are your favorite yarns/fibers? <span style="font-weight: bold;">I like wool and cotton a great deal.</span><br /></li><li>What are your LEAST favorite yarns/fibers? <span style="font-weight: bold;">mohair in significant quantities</span><br /></li><li>Are there any types/brands of yarn that you are dying to work with but haven’t gotten a chance? <span style="font-weight: bold;">I am curious about the Berroco Comfort sock yarn.</span><br /></li><li>What are your favorite types of projects to knit/crochet? <span style="font-weight: bold;">I really like hats and socks. Portability is awesome.</span><br /></li><li>What are you currently working on? <span style="font-weight: bold;">An afghan for my brother's wedding</span><br /></li><li>Anything you plan to start this autumn? <span style="font-weight: bold;">socks and maybe a new Slytherin item (vest or socks, undecided)</span><br /></li><li>What is your favorite Finished Object? (Please, post a picture if you would like.) <span style="font-weight: bold;">I am probably most proud of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/omly/print-o-the-wave-stole">my sister's wedding shawl</a>, but among those I use and love I would have to say my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/omly/quidditch-sweater">Slytherin Quidditch sweater</a>.</span><br /></li><li>Are their any knitting/crochet techniques that you would like to learn? <span style="font-weight: bold;">I would like to improve my fair-isle skills (very rudimentary) to do Latvian mittens</span><br /></li></ol>Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-25725114367602628692008-09-14T19:22:00.001-07:002008-09-14T19:36:10.525-07:00HSKS6 QuestionaireAnother term at Hogwarts begins, and I am really excited. The headmistress has asked up to post a few things about ourselves, so here goes:<br /><br />Potter Name: Matilda Edgecombe (though you can call me Mati)<br /><br />Rav ID: omly<br /><br />I am allergic to: um, mold<br /><br />Pets that I have: an african fat-tailed gecko<br /><br />My favorite yarn: don't know that I have one<br /><br />If you are a Ravenclaw, do you prefer the film colors or the book colors? NA<br /><br />My favorite flavor: mint<br /><br />My favorite holiday: Halloween<br /><br />I would like to receive a: (Sock kit, scarf kit or yarn dyeing kit) surprise me :)<br /><br />List your favorite brand of needles or hooks, including size and length: turbo addi (needles or hooks), clover soft touch (hooks), or metal circular needles in general<br /><br />Is there a brand that you are dying to try?: not really, but I tend not to be a fan of bamboo (KP harmony are okay though)<br /><br />I've participated in HSKS: (How many times have you participated in HSKS swaps?) 3<br /><br />Do you have a birthday during this swap? If so which day? nopeMatilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-48108114575768357982008-07-29T12:01:00.000-07:002008-07-29T12:42:41.324-07:00Owl DeliveryMy package arrived while I was away for the weekend! Look what arrived from <a href="http://ravenclawolive.blogspot.com/">Olive Bladvak</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhCqjuUff9iUeiCxi8nuH6xyDcrJrHxIIEk1m6DNQmvYTZoW4ShVq2TtP2nJOMq3pZQLJTi-G95YlaFpCD5yTzzKt-kO1J0ptlWB8UBzArNVmdH5BWFQ_odbgfvnejglSPoJSsll4I6j8/s1600-h/IMG_3396.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhCqjuUff9iUeiCxi8nuH6xyDcrJrHxIIEk1m6DNQmvYTZoW4ShVq2TtP2nJOMq3pZQLJTi-G95YlaFpCD5yTzzKt-kO1J0ptlWB8UBzArNVmdH5BWFQ_odbgfvnejglSPoJSsll4I6j8/s320/IMG_3396.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228202335141735970" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT8RoI7F4LcJEwRWKlUzmEWi0bHo_ph_HxAxB_wlp9cPzjeYYKgmeqeLR8aLGcOMptENLcFSvCtNA7LOGoldxY_y_VmJnSrfnfag0DqX1cks08EYE7sKBWod1GMpSIJCYRgJYm2HPTTVk/s1600-h/IMG_3397.jpg"><br /></a> You can read more about this package on <a href="http://omly.blogspot.com/2008/07/owl-delivery.html">my muggle blog</a>.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-79968797175856007602008-07-20T11:45:00.000-07:002008-07-20T11:45:01.049-07:00Making New RobesGiven the wear and tear of the semester, I have decided that I should make myself some new robes. I have started with the lining as practice before moving on to the outer layer.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRXofsHbnJMQyBos5D3lIg2Ow9ofjV1h8XZyXWW-66O5CYMDA3Efb4lBKyCUxT7KlKTgn1s_KFnYkWtIhKS-HFRHgXguVc0i3s4WqiBcRt4wEbuDsOD6nlHT3CS83Uiak733k5YKxEF4/s1600-h/IMG_3380.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRXofsHbnJMQyBos5D3lIg2Ow9ofjV1h8XZyXWW-66O5CYMDA3Efb4lBKyCUxT7KlKTgn1s_KFnYkWtIhKS-HFRHgXguVc0i3s4WqiBcRt4wEbuDsOD6nlHT3CS83Uiak733k5YKxEF4/s320/IMG_3380.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224425733754778402" border="0" /></a>Um, please ignore the pajama pants.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrVuAduQRVilArNsq244sqnK5fSu9YJvxJS-6h4wCKjVzU7TM-Sf0dgahWEnXqqinZsvAZ_5IlehUpvo4UDB5YDEd8yRUdKjfZbsPxGMnuIg2a668rRGU1OqqnpZbx9QPZIvHR38HR_I/s1600-h/IMG_3383.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrVuAduQRVilArNsq244sqnK5fSu9YJvxJS-6h4wCKjVzU7TM-Sf0dgahWEnXqqinZsvAZ_5IlehUpvo4UDB5YDEd8yRUdKjfZbsPxGMnuIg2a668rRGU1OqqnpZbx9QPZIvHR38HR_I/s320/IMG_3383.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224425741826153586" border="0" /></a>It still seems a little long, but I can take up the extra length when I sew the outing robe and lining together.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-15186632462310501312008-07-18T10:12:00.001-07:002008-07-18T10:12:50.316-07:00Quidditch Round 3<span style="font-weight: bold;">1. When Hagrid returns to Hogwarts after being sent to see the giants with Madame Maxime, Professor Umbridge questions him on his late return to school. She suspects that Hagrid had been to the mountains, but where does he tell her he has been?</span><br />d. South of France<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Professor Umbridge comes to Hagrid's Hut and searches his cabin one evening (as she believes Harry, Ron and Hermione are there visiting him at night when they are not supposed to). When she walks past the place where Harry, Ron and Hermione are hiding under the Invisibility Cloak, Harry holds his breath. True or false?</span><br />b. False<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. A stately-looking witch in an emerald green shawl is one of the members of the Advance Guard who rescues Harry from Privet Drive. What is her name?</span><br />a. Emmeline Vance<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. What is the name of the witch who was killed two weeks after the photo of the original Order of the Phoenix was taken?</span><br />b. Marlene McKinnon<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. Which two fifth year Ravenclaw students does Dumbledore choose to be prefects?</span><br />d. Anthony Goldstein and Padma Patil<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. Which house was Rose Zeller sorted into?</span><br />d. Hufflepuff<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7. What is the color of Murtlap's essence?</span><br />c. Yellow<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8. Name the Ravenclaw girl who became prefect in Harry's fifth year.</span><br />b. Padma Patil<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9. According to a healer's portrait at St. Mungo's hospital, which disease was Ron suffering from?</span><br />d. Spattergroit<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10. Which book did Harry give Hermione for Christmas?</span><br />a. "New Theory of Numberology"<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Picture Scavenger Hunt</span></span><br /><a href="http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Padma_Patil_002.jpg">Padma Patil</a><br /><a href="http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/film/cs/abbott-cs.gif">Hannah Abott</a><br /><a href="http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/film/percy-film.jpg">Percy</a><br /><a href="http://harry-potter.hellzworld.com/ootp/3.jpg">Dumbledore's Army</a><br /><a href="http://www.isleepinadrawer.com/archives/CedricDiggory.jpg">Cedric Diggory</a><br /><br />(Extra 5 pts - What movie will Robert Patterson star in this December?) TwilightMatilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-76186678429690201072008-07-12T17:22:00.000-07:002008-07-12T17:25:53.169-07:00TerminusI am desperately looking for a ticket to <a href="http://www.terminus2008.org">Terminus</a>. (Imagine a whole bunch of wizards and witches converging on Chicago.) Unfortunately registration closed July 1st while I was finishing up my preparations for my defense, and I totally missed it. There is still a chance I can get a transfer membership though, which seems more possible than showing up at the door for at-the-door registration.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-55902829198838827152008-07-12T06:28:00.000-07:002008-07-12T06:32:03.897-07:00Defended!Thank you for all of the good wishes I received privately, here and on my muggle blog. My defense was successful, and so soon I will be certified in a specialized field of potions. My mother is already asking if I have lined up work for after Hogwarts gets out, but I don't feel ready yet!Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-80361185437313845332008-06-28T23:49:00.000-07:002008-06-29T05:51:29.102-07:00Checking InSo very tired... I have just a few more days until my big school project is done though. Which means soon there will be lots more time for knitting, blogging and generally having fun.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-3904266396457493032008-06-22T10:14:00.000-07:002008-06-22T10:16:14.072-07:00Birthday GiveawayIt's my birthday! If you would like to celebrate with me, go visit my <a href="http://omly.blogspot.com/">muggle blog</a> for more information on my birthday give-away.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-8214631931315180082008-06-18T13:05:00.000-07:002008-06-18T13:32:53.293-07:00Quidditch Round 21. b. Professor Umbridge<br />2. c. Magnolia Crescent<br />3. c. Narcissa and Bellatrix<br />4. b. The Shrinking Spell<br />5. Dobby<br />6. c. Alastor Moody, Nymphadora Tonks, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Elphias Doge, Dedalus Diggle, Remus Lupin, Emmeline Vance, Sturgis Podmore, Hestia Jones<br />7. a. Yes<br />8. d. All of these<br />9. 16<br />10. b. 8<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">Picture Scavenger</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/mk/kingsley-mk.jpg">Kingsley Shacklebolt</a><br /><a href="http://static.twoday.net/derwahnsinnhateinennamen/images/Helena-Bonham-Carter-als-Bellatrix-Lestrange-.jpg">Bellatrix Lestrange</a><br /><a href="http://www.encyclopedie-hp.org/images/ht/Nymphadora_Tonks_by_Hito761.jpg">Nymphadora Tonks</a><br /><a href="http://www.hogwartsfansite.co.uk/Lupin.jpg">Remus Lupin</a></div>Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-56658437631921484082008-06-14T16:44:00.000-07:002008-06-14T16:48:48.553-07:00New Sweater In ProgressLook I started a new House Sweater! Okay maybe it isn't the most exciting knit, but it is incredibly soothing to knit, which definitely counts for something at the moment.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7saLUkmmQddVNtjmmB6CymOtvxYBY4nxl7lymhQ-zFc5q-SjMGaaEjqNA-5IAL55ekXFLXzCtqecEl9tKb5F8Osy1qWBHTpxWWSdRlrDzlVfF4xZINiLH_tk86B8khp3gCIGmpYsV1w/s1600-h/IMG_3317.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7saLUkmmQddVNtjmmB6CymOtvxYBY4nxl7lymhQ-zFc5q-SjMGaaEjqNA-5IAL55ekXFLXzCtqecEl9tKb5F8Osy1qWBHTpxWWSdRlrDzlVfF4xZINiLH_tk86B8khp3gCIGmpYsV1w/s320/IMG_3317.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211883299284846402" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I had to do some math to get a bust measurement that would fit me well, but I am pleased with both the fabric and the size at the moment. The grey is a yarn I had never worked with before called <a href="http://www.meimeicrafts.com/camel.html">Mei Mei Camel</a>. It is so soft, and will be perfect for keeping out drafts in the dungeons.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-47679037484729532392008-06-06T10:06:00.000-07:002008-06-06T20:15:31.592-07:00Care of Magical Creatures Homework<a href="http://hsks5.blogspot.com/2008/06/hufflepuff-slytherin-quiz-3.html">Care of Magical Creatures Homework Assignment</a><br /><br />I have always had a weakness for runespoors. I know that some might wonder what sort of beast that was, while others might withdraw in horror. I first saw these creatures in horrible conditions near the entrance of Knockturn Alley on my first pre-Hogwarts Diagon Alley shopping trip.<br /><br />For those unfamiliar, the runespoor is a magical three-headed, snake that is bright orange with black banding and are often 6 - 7 " long. They are also unique among known magical beasts for producing its eggs through its mouths.<br /><br />Part of the problem is their unfortunate reputation, since the species was once a favorite type of pet for Dark wizards, mostly due to its intimidating appearance. They are not intrinsically Dark creatures, however, and due to the threat that wizards have put them in with poaching, they are severely threatened.<br /><br />Though it would mean having to move to Burkina Faso, where they are native, and there are several forests are designated as preserves for its sole use, working with these animals and their habitat seems one of the few ways to help them given the current lack of Ministry interest in their welfare.<br /><br />Given that runespoors rarely live to a great age, as each head (containing independent brains with different personalities) tends to attack each other, their own natures would be threat enough even without the blackmarket trade in them. Currently the black market in both the serpents and their eggs, which has existed for centuries, has seen significant growth. The complete ban of these creatures by the Ministry has actual threatened them more than a careful controlled flow on to the market.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-85929606022856681782008-06-05T12:27:00.000-07:002008-06-06T09:43:16.505-07:00Change of PlansSadly I recently got an email that my partner, <a href="http://minerva-caerphilly.blogspot.com/">Minerva Caerphilly</a>, had to drop from the swap for personal reasons. I hope that everything is okay Minerva! But that means that <a href="http://ravenclawolive.blogspot.com/">Olive Bladvak</a> and I will be each other's partners, which is sort of fun too. Now I am off to work out a few changes to the package I am putting together.Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016587255602964551.post-45208762799988022212008-05-28T13:08:00.000-07:002008-05-28T13:26:06.190-07:00Quidditch Round 11. Which of Arabella Figg's cats ran out from under the car?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">a. Tibbles</span><br /><br />2. Which of the following is NOT one of Albus Dumbledore's middle names?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">a. Ignatius</span><br /><br />3. Which educational decree introduced a High Inquisitor to Hogwarts?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">d. 23</span><br /><br />4. Apart from Harry, Ron and Hermione, who was the first person to enter the Hog's Head that showed an interest in Harry's Defense Against the Dark Arts classes?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">b. Neville Longbottom</span><br /><br />5. In the first Quidditch match of the year which player attempted to score first?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">a. Angelina Johnson</span><br /><br />6. What kind of bush does Harry hide behind to listen to the news?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">b. A hydrangea bush</span><br /><br />7. Why is Mundungus Fletcher disguised as a woman when he witnesses the DA (Dumbledore's Army) meeting in the Hog's Head pub?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">b. He was banned from the Hog’s Head pub 20 years ago.</span><br /><br />8. When Harry and Cho go on their first date to Madam Puddifoot's in Hogsmeade, what is it decorated with for Valentine's Day?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">c. Golden cherubs and pink confetti</span><br /><br />9. How old is Sturgis Podmore and where does he live?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">a. 38 and number 2 Laburnum Gardens Clapham</span><br /><br />10. What did Fred and George Weasley do to Montague?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">a. Forced him head-first into a Vanishing Cabinet on the first floor.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Picture Scavenger Hunt</span><br /><a href="http://www.sugarquill.net/images/wail/1gredforge.gif">Fred and George Weasley (Together)</a><br /><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/Hog%27s_Head.jpg">Hog’s Head Pub</a><br /><a href="http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/film/pa/sirius-poster-pa.jpg">Sirius Black</a><br /><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1385/600184019_b819050824.jpg?v=" 0="">Mr. Weasley & Harry (Together)</a><br /><a href="http://www.topishot.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/draco_malfoy.JPG">Draco Malfoy</a></div>Matilda Edgecombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521510723323892266noreply@blogger.com0