Elephant Toothpaste

Well, we made the Elephant Toothpaste today and it was a big hit. I love how all the foam shot up out of the graduated cylinder!! Speaking of "wicked potions"....SNAPE comes to mind. In high school, Snape was considered an "outsider". What is it about him that made it difficult to connect with others?

Make Your Case

Who is the most gifted of all the characters in our poll? By gifted, I mean in any area....flying, academics, wizarding skills, leadership, creativity, etc... Remember, being gifted does not mean you are a whiz kid at everything. Gifted people have their own strengths and weaknesses. I can't wait to hear who you will choose. Don't forget to vote on our new poll.

Password Mania

Give me your best ideas for a password that the kids can give me as they come in the door to my Harry Potter class. Just want to see the weird things you come up with. Some of our past faves include: codswallop, Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus, Portkey......

Next week I play Muggle Quidditch! Any memories from Harry Potter class? Tell me what you loved the most....what do you remember doing in class?

Bad News...what do you think?

New movie won't come out until July 17, 2009!!!! Waaaaaah!!

Tell us about your favorite summer experience!

Let us all know about your most terrifying feat, proudest accomplishment, or most amazing journey. Glad to see everyone back. And GOOD LUCK in middle school!

Summer Plans

What'cha gonna do for fun this summer?

Dumbledore's Army

Help out Dumbledore! Many of you took H.P. class in your 3rd year. Any new ideas for Harry Potter class next year? You will always be the original D.A. group...so I know you might have some good ways to make it even bettter? Tell what you loved, what you didn't, what you would like more of, or a brand NEW idea. Thanks D.A.! You are the best!

SPEW on YEW

House elves have never been big complainers! Harry has never been much of a whiner! Could Myrtle finally win something....like "Most Miserable Treatment"? Tell about an instance when the person/creature you voted for was done wrong. Don't forget.......Muggles have Rights too!!

Favorite DADA Professor

Wow! The poll shows you all REALLY like Remus. Who can blame you? Let's make this a post for all things DADA. You can mention a characteristic about your favorite DADA teacher, or maybe a complaint about your least favorite teacher, or just a DADA observation. Happy Blogging!

Room of Required Randomness

Looks like we need one of these....you know what to do! My bet is Luna will be the first to post. Ready, set, post!

Leave your good wishes for Tonks, Remus and Teddy!

It's All In the Name

In the Harry Potter books, JK Rowling uses comparisons to traditional fairy tales, myths or legends. For instance, the dog Fluffy which guards the trapdoor at Hogwarts is like Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the underworld of Greek mythology. Can you think of any other links to mythical or legendary characters? (or another language?)

Will the real Tonks please stand up...

Okay, now you can debate your theories on the real Tonks. Have any conspiracy theories? Any creative questions? Any clues?

Defend Yourself

Well the results are in. You think the most loyal character is Ronald Weasley by a whopping 52%. :::::applause::::: Neville was not far behind with 20% and Other came in with a not too shabby 16%. Hermione with 4% barely beat out Harry Potter who came in with only 4% of the votes. Now is the time to defend your answer. Why did you vote for the person you voted for? And who are these elusive "Others" that some of you thought were so loyal? I can't wait to find out your reasons.

And the Award goes to.....

In every yearbook there is a section where awards are given for things like Most Likely to Own their own Business, or Most Athletic, or Best Smile or Least Likely to Pass Potions. These are called Senior Superlatives. We are going to have our own version called SORCEROR'S SUPERLATIVES. I would love to hear who YOU think makes the most or least whatever (you fill in the blank).
Click on this link to see a website devoted to every character in the books. You may need a refresher course on some of the more minor characters.

POTTER: ABOVE THE LAW?

In The Sorceror's Stone, Harry was given a direct order from Madam Hooch (thanks Luna) not to fly while she stepped away for a moment. He took off on his broom anyway, which is normally cause for expulsion from the school. In Harry's case though, it brings him the honor of being chosen as the "Seeker" for his Quidditch team. Can you think of any other times in any of the books where Harry's actions lead to the opposite result from what was expected? Is Harry above the law or is he just a lucky guy, or could there be another explanation?