All Hallows Eve

Last year my business partner and I decided to dress up for Halloween at the cafe. Remember Alice, the television sitcom about Mel's Diner? I went as Flo ("kiss mah gritz!") and Michael dressed as Dead Mel. Sooner or later one of those ditsy women would have done him in, right? Our customers loved it!

The Coming of Stitches Witches

The real news is that a number of HSKS participants will be flying into Baltimore for Stitches East! Everyone is meeting up at Queen Frysia's castle for a weekend of friends, fiber, fun and food! I spent most of this weekend working on something for a secret gift exchange that QF's son graciously coordinated.

Most of last week was spent in the kitchen and so not much else was accomplished. This week the Cambridge Jacket needs to be blocked and sewn together. Must also keep an eye on swap deadlines.

Quidditch Round Two

What animal does the portrait in the Muggle Prime Minster’s office resemble? b. Frog

What drink does Romilda Vane try to give Harry? a. Gillywater

What is the name of the person who heads the Holyhead Harpies? b. Gwenog Jones

How many ‘Exceeds Expectation’ grades does Harry receive in his O.W.L’s? c. 5

What is Professor Sughorn’s favorite candy? d. Crystallized Pineapple

What tattoo is Harry reported to have on his chest? c. Hippogriff

What color robes do the staff at the Weasley’s shop wear? b. Magenta

What is the man outside Flourish and Blotts selling? a. Amulets

How much is the skull, which Hermione enquires about at Borgin and Burkes, worth? c. 16 Galleons

What are Professor Slughorn’s initials? b. H.E.F.

Slytherin Homework #3

Well the question is about Chapter 10....

Harry's first encounter with Tom Riddle's diary gives insight to Voldermort's formative years. His parent's loveless marriage, his mother manipulating his father and the father's eventual abandonment are disclosed. It is also the chapter in which two future horcruxes - Slytherin's locket and the Peverell ring - are introduced. Now off to work on my kit......