It came!!

So after many issues thanks to the pranksters in Gryffindor, ;;points at the guilty parties:: you know who you are, my package from Belladonna Boomslang arrived on Sunday by owl, good thing that the owl was sent back before the snow started to come down!

You can find pictures of the faboo package she sent me with pictures and explanation of the uber-geeky (geek is a good thing, seriously!) socks Bella designed for me on my blog. Thank you Bella don't worry about it being late, I didn't mind waiting.

Do not disturb

So beside having issues with blogger last weekend I am sick and have been in the infirmary keeping Madam Pomfrey very busy. After not being about to knit for about a week due to my ailment, I did manage to finish Bella's socks, so not I just need to wash and block them as well as the final touches on her package. I have leave from school this (Canadian long) weekend so I can go visit relatives and stay at our cabin on Galiano Island, BC for some much needed r&r and I hope to be fully recovered by then.

I apologize Slytherins that I haven't gotten your quiz out and there is a lovely prize just sitting in my dorm room waiting for it's new owner. Once I get back from celebrating Thanksgiving, the quiz will be written and up. For all you Canadian students, have a wonderful Thanksgiving, salute!

Slytherin Quiz Prize

Here is the prize that I won for a Slytherin quiz. This yummy package arrived today. It's all very Twilighty. Thank you very much for my prize!!! Looking forward to knitting up that yarn. That and my sweater from Whimsical Alley arrived today as well. I have finished with my one of my pal's socks and the second is coming along faster than the first. Then I will make sure that I have everything ready to package up for her. ::waves at Gryffindor pal::

Finally some progress

So there has been some progress with Bella's sock and I haven't frogged it for a while now! I hope I don't jinx myself. All that needs to be done are these socks and I hope to finish the first one with week and start the second after that. Things have been busy working on my double potions homework and some nasty ancient runes translations to do.

Slytherins there will be a house quiz coming up in the next week or so. I hope everyone is working hard on their pal's socks and kit.

Knit on,
Megaera Black
Slyherin Prefect

Slytherin Zucchini Bread

Imagine my surprise when I, a Ravenclaw, pulled this out of the oven a couple of days ago!



It looks just like the S on the Slytherin locket. I baked two loaves. The other came out with some version of an R on it (and was quickly eaten). The batter is basically a puree when it goes in the oven, so really and truly, I did not carve any letters into it.

So, who's putting spells on my bread? ;)

And, here's a teaser:


Cliodna Boomslang, Ravenclaw

What a slow owl!!

Well the owl with Bella's yarn finally got here! This owl makes the Weasley's old owl Errol look like a speed daemon. I can finally swatch for Bella's socks, now I just need to find the perfect pattern. :: does a happy dance::

Slytherins I hope that all goes well with your knitting charms or those who prefer to have their house elves do their knitting you haven't had any issues with Dobby or Hermione trying to liberate your house elves. If so let me know I need some practice on my hexes ;-)

Cheers,
Megaera Black
Slytherin Prefect

Sneak Peak

Hey Queen Frysia from Gryffindor ... did you want a peak at your socks? here's a nice blurry photo so you can peak at the colors at least.

If you want a better look you can pop over to my blog and take a look at some clearer photos.

(for others interested, the photos show my StopFast/LifeLine thread as well and how I use it).

Queen Frysia

Slytherin

(aka ginger gargoyle)

Slytherin Quiz #2

Here is the second of our House Quizzes my slippery friends! (I'm sorry to be so tardy with this Megeara...the week got away from me! Please don't use the Crucio curse!!!) You will have until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 3rd to get your answers up. A winner will be selected at midnight to receive the House Prize this week!

Good Luck!!

1. If the spell to Apparate goes wrong and leaves part of you behind, you have been what?
2. What text was used in Potions in Grade 4? Who authored the book?
3. What phenomenon is produced when brother wands (twin-cores) meet?
4. Name the charm used by Ludo at the World Cup to amplify his voice.
5. Who did Fleur attend the Yule Ball with? Which house was he from?
6. What charm requires the use of a Secret-Keeper?
7. Who cast The Dark Mark at the Quidditch World Cup? Who's wand was used?
8. What creature presented a riddle in the maze?
9. Who gets trapped in a jar? As what?
10. How many spectral visions appeared from Voldemort's wand? Name them in the order they appeared.

Homemade Link Buttons

I made a homemade link button -- how do I get it on the group?

Only thing is .... its got a rated .... sleazy ... pic of Snape .... thank goodness for beakers.

Queen Frysia

Slytherin House

Meez Magic

I decided not to go with the knitting theme -- figured some Potions extra-credit might get me in good with Professor Snape (ggggrrrrrrowl) .... now if only I could find something more sexy to wear!
Queen Frysia the Fierce
Slytherin
(aka ginger gargoyle)

Knitting in the Dungeons

So like the Headmistress I've had my Meez for a while too here she is in her knitting glory! I haven't had my bottom of my hair tinted green before well my peacock blue did actually fade to a green but that was a long time ago. Think I might grow out my hair a bit again and do this for the Half Blood Prince when it comes out in July (meh, still not happy about the delay!) You migh not be able to notice my scarf is a snake!
Cheers,
Megaera Black
Slytherin

Owl Troubles

I'm still awaiting my partner's yarn to start her socks. All the goodies and extras I ordered are here and there is just one more crafty thing besides the socks that I need to complete. What is a Hogwarts Sock Swap package without the socks!! I believe that the owl may have been owlnaped! I'm crossing my fingers that it will be here soon.

Megaera Black
Slytherin

blog request

I was wondering if there was a way of getting a list on the side-bar that lists who is which house with links to their blogs? I would love to look at some blogs from other people in my house.

Queen Frysia the Fierce

Slytherin House

Slytherin House Quiz 1: Potions

Hello Slytherins. This is the first quiz of the term, please comment in the post and leave a link to your completed quiz. You have till next Friday to complete your quiz. I'll pick a random winner from all the completed quizzes and that person will receive a little prize donated by me.

1. Sachrissa Tugwood is the expert of making what type of potions?
2. Name the ingredients in a Shrinking solution.
3. What are the some side effects of an Euphoria Elixir and where would you find the brewing instructions for this elixir?
4. Name the ingredients to make Polyjuice Potion.
5. If you needed to think more clearly what potion would you use and what ingredients would you need?
6. What is murlap essence and it's use?
7. Deflating Draught is an antidote for what?
8. Who invented the Wolfbane Potion?
9. What is aconite and what other names does it go by?

Picture Hunt : you can either post the pictures or a link to the url of the photo.

Severus Snape
Firenze
Dark Mark
Professor Dumbledore
Barty Crouch Jr.