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| **April 2001** **5 Sickles** |
| A LATE ANNIVERSARY |
| HHPFS is holding a late anniversary! The site actually had it's first birthday in February. But now we can celebrate with 50 000 visitors! That's, right, 50 000! And it's all thanks to you guys. This site has gone through some rough times. I even considered shutting it down once or twice, because I thought I was disappointing you by not updating. But thanks to your encouraging emails, year number two did indeed come around and it will be the best year yet! I have several new attractions set up for 2001. Unfortunately, signing up will *probably* not be one of them. It would be just too much extra work for me. Then again, you never know! ;o) What can you look forward to? Well, the Quidditch World Cup for one thing. I will try to get it up soon, by summer at the latest! The continuation of the Triwizard Tournament is another thing. Don't worry, the second task is coming up, I promise! I may even do another one (tournament, I mean) because they're so much fun! :o) And I've got one more idea up my sleeve, but I'm not going to tell you what it is. You'll have to wait and see! Finally, I'd just like to thank you for your continued support. I could never have done this without my fans. And you can help make this site even better! Send me an email saying what you like, don't like, suggestions, or ideas! I will try to use as many as I can! On three now! One, two, three! "Happy birthday to you...!" -by Kristina |
| NEW HEAD OF HOGWARTS? |
| There are rumors flying like a Firebolt that Dumbledore might lose his job! If this is true, I must inquire this: who will replace him? I would most likly be the Deputy Headmisstress, Minerva McGonngall, but what if she declines the job as Headmisstres? It could be Hagrid, Dumbledore's Groundkeeper and Care of Magical Creature's teacher, whom he trusts dearly, or Severus Snape, a formerly evil Death Eater. Or it could be Cornilus Fudge, backing out of Minister for Magic to run Hogwarts the way he wants to. But then... he would have to back out of the highest office in the Ministry. So, If you have a opinion of your own please voice it at the Hogsmeade Bulliten. -co-written by ndgirl and Lavendar |
| MUGGLES IGNORE REPELLING CHARMS |
| TOURNAMENT UPDATE |
| Yesterday at 8:00 am a Muggle girl ignored the "sign" and cover placed by great witches and wizards on Hogwarts. When she entered and discovered the Great Hall and everything else, she darted back out and told all 15 of her friends that were there with her. Before anyone got a word out, they were inside and taking photographs of everything. The teachers had no time to react, and the students and ghosts panicked! A Muggle parent came in to see what was happening, and was astounded as well. The teachers and seventh year students began Memory Charms immediately, only to find that all they would not work inside Hogwarts grounds! The Minister of Magic was called in, but he could do nothing to stop the Muggle girls from darting out the door with hundreds of photos of the Magic School. This is all that has been released to the public, but the Ministry is apparently working very hard to do everything they can to stop these Muggles. Isthe Ministry of Magic is doing it's job, or should Hogwarts have more Muggle Protection spells? Send your responses by owl to steenazpad@home.com -by a fan |
| The first task of the Triwizard Tournament has been completed by all three Champions. In first place, with 30 points was Lavender, Hogwarts Champion; second was the Beauxbatons Champion Ginny, with 20 points; and with 10 points, the Durmstrang Champion Hermione. The second task will be coming soon; Champions, there is a clue that was hidden in the first task. Think about it! |
| The Quidditch World Cup is coming to HHPFS! Yes, that's right! After giving it much thought, I have decided to re-open Quidditch as an anniversary present to you! There will be teams with seven players, each representing a country! Please don't ask to be in your own country, because there are way to many to be on one team. I will aim for 20 teams, but please don't send in any emails about this yet! I am very busy with the Triwizard Tournament right now, so hopefully this will be up by the summer *at the latest*. There will be a BIG bulletin on the main page when I do ask for applications, so you won't miss it. I hope you guys like this! I think you will! If you have any suggestions on how I should do Quidditch, please feel free to send me an owl at steenazpad@home.com. |
| Answers will appear in next issue. 1.How long did it take for Hermione to make the Polyjuice Potion? 2. What is Lockhart's favourite colour? 3. How many of Lockhart's books did Harry need in his second year? 4. Who is Colin Creevey's younger brother? 5. Who is the Headmistress of Beauxbatons? Answers from last month: 1. Who did Harry go to the Yule Ball with? Parvati Patil 2. What does Rita Skeeter transform into? Beetle 3. What is the password to the Prefect's Bathroom? Pine fresh 4. What are the three Unforgivable Curses? Impervius, Cruicius, and Avada Kedavra 5. What book could Harry have found the properties of gillyweed in? Magical Mediterranean Water Plants and Their Properties |
| WANTED: House elves desperately needed at Durmstrang School. Contact Headmaster Karkaroff if able to assist. |
| ATTENTION: Gathering of the pixie clan the Wallowers. Meet at The Sparkling Lagoon April 13. |
| FOR LEASE: Room for rent in Kensington. 10 Galleons a month. Resident ghoul, free food, close to station. |
| FOUND: Black cat found outside the Leaky Cauldron (Muggle side). Can make sparks come out of its whiskers and eyes change colour every few minutes. If you own her please send owl to Amy Dulcie. |
| LOST: Collapsible brass telescope on the Hogwarts grounds. Needed for class. Please return to Anita Pirk if found. |
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| HELP WANTED: (really!) Daily Prophet reporter Ms. Rita Skeeter is currently indisposed. If interested in writing for the DP, send your *articles* to Kristina at steenazpad@home.com ***They MUST be articles, notices or trivia! Please don't send in applications. |
| THE SCOOP |
| HOUSE ELVES REVOLT AT DURMSTRANG! Rumors have been flying around that the Durmstrang house elves have revolted and now refuse to work! Could this be true? House elves are usually content to work for no wages and to devotedly serve their masters. However, the 100 or so elves at Durmstrang School have set up a strike, refusing to cook or clean. Food has had to be conjured to feed the students, but because of the sheer volume of people, rations are slim. The school is a mess as it hasn't been cleaned for weeks. And the cause of all this? The Durmstrang elves are demanding a Galleon each week! They believe they have been mistreated and are filing a formal complaint to the Ministry of Magic, stating that some of their numbers were beaten and even cursed by the Headmaster, Professor Karkaroff. He had no comment and refused to see reporters when they entered the school. The Ministry is doing its best to resolve this issue, but due to the abnormality of the dispute, Durmstrang students may be sent home for up to a month while the wages are determined. |
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| UNICORN BLOOD FOUND AT HOGWARTS |
| A trail of silver unicorn blood was found last night by a student at Hogwarts (wishes to be unnamed). The trail led from the Forbidden Forest to the Whomping Willow. The student told reporters that he was walking back from Quidditch practice when he slipped on the silver blood. Cornelius Fudge told us that it was a fake, the boy simply wanted fame. Harry Potter told us he had seen He-Who-Must-Not-Be- Named drinking the blood and leaving a silver trail on that same night. Could You-Know-Who have returned? Or is it simply a school boy prank? The case is being closely watched by reporters at the Daily Prophet. Find out more next issue. -by Natalie |